Beyond All Doubt
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An unusual request by the Wizengamot leads Hermione to witness a side of her professor she never imagined could be real.
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University student and science geek, 20, who spends far too much time reading fanfiction and far too little time focusing on future career.
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He's in need of some serious Hermione coddling. I only wished that this visit had left him with more hope for the trial.... *sighing*
*nods*
He will think, now, that she truly despises him. In all of his despair, he has just been handed another to add to his misery. Cruel, cruel Author!
I have confidence that you will not leave him in such utter despair. I am enjoying your story very much.
I'm loving it, please update soon! Did Hermione really have to be soooo mean to poor Severus.
Another great chapter.
This is an AMAZING story. I think the thing I like best about it is your characterization of Snape. McGonagall occasionally gets on my nerves, but perhaps that's because no author really knows what to do with her ... I'm trying to balance my review here because I like your story so much it's hard to be impartial! In all honesty I'm waiting on tenterhooks for the next chapter. I was wondering when Hermione walked in and told Snape she'd been in his memories if he would think her apparel was mocking or taunting him ... I wasn't surprised that he didn't make that connection, however, due to the tension-fraught way that he discovered she'd been in his Pensieve! Again, marvelous story. Keep writing.
she was dressed much too nicely for a trip to Az. I know she wanted to impress, but the place is dirty *shudders* and noxious. Not for Severus, but for the 'guards' and other lowlifes swarming in that place. Smart is sexy, and glasses CAN make a girl look cool (spoken from experience)!
This has been a really engrossing read! Well written. I much of a Hermoine fan, but I like how you have portrayed her. And I'm really interested to hear how things turn out. Looking forward to an update.
Some SSHG interaction! I like it when Hermione says that she was the one who saw his memories. Poor Severus.Please update ASAP. I'm dying for more.
OMG! I love this chapter wow wow wowI can't wait for the next chapter...
Finally a scene between HG and SS- not that the previous chapters weren't great. As is I can't imagine him being exonerated, so I'm guessing a more convincing argument will come out that is separate from the memories.
I understand Hermione's reaction at the end. He succeeded at keeping her off balance, so she responded by getting him back. Likely it made him think she hates him now and definitely not what she planned but anger does that.
Oh, no...Severus probably thinks that Hermione absolutely despises him now after what she said to him! You do have a plan for working around this, I trust? I've been enjoying this story, and I hope there's a way for it to end happily.
Hermione is one confused girl, eh? But what a lot to process in such a short amount of time. I'm glad she gave him the notes - just so he has an advantage - and I understand her reaction. She saw something horrific and now he's standing in front of her. Viewing those memories had to take a large emotional toll and she hasn't yet had time to process it.
I'm anxious to see how this turns into a romance. It is a romance isn't it? *goes to look at which category it's in*
Overall, another well-written chapter!
I can't say that I understand why she went to see him. She is both obsessed with him and enraged with him--and the combination leaves me bewildered. Am I missing something significant here, or is she as confused as I am? I cannot tell if she wants him to be convicted or exonerated...
OH my! I'm dying for more!
Ouch.
I am curious as to how this will turn out given a couple of issues. First, she's not entirely objective as far as her role which could potentially be used against her. Second, being "neutral" can actually be harmful to him then helpful. Like during the rape, his behavior, facial expressions and words play together more than "he raped her." As a mental health professional, it can be a pain in the rear to objectively identify emotions/behavior but it has to be done to document the whole picture.----mind you I'm not ranting or the like, just curious as to how this will pan out based on your story progression. 
Things don't look too good for him.
awww...so sad to see them fight, but each has a good point. i hope the trial goes well!
This does not bode well for his trial...
Love this story! Can't wait for more!
Oh my the connection is made between Hermione and the tart in the magazine! Yipppee!
I am confused now why he chose these memories. I thought at first that there were many. If he was regularly abused by his parents, how come he chose the one where his mother sends him inside and not some of the beatings? What about his school years? What about the last year, if this is the only memory from that period -- why that one? This is a very interesting story, but I do need a logical reason for the existence of this Pensieve.
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
Firstly, I mentioned that Hermione had viewed more memories than I am elucidating. She did mention, I believe in chapter two or three while he was going through his adolescence, that she saw plenty of instances of abuse and violence during his childhood. I chose to portray him as a young boy because it is not an aspect fanfiction writers often address; most focus on him as an adolescent. Secondly, I did present a memory from his school years, and Hermione also mentions that she views him both at school and over the summers, when he returns home. He would not have been taking the Pensieve to school, in all likelihood, so one memory which would have stood out in his mind vividly enough to preserve it once he returned home the following summer would be a conflict with Sirius. I did not include the incident in the Shrieking Shack, for example, because I believe Dumbledore would likely have requested his word that he would not preserve what happened in any form.Thirdly, I chose only one memory from his sixth year because I wanted to present a moment of unusual intimacy and friendship between him and the Headmaster. With Dumbledore busy giving Harry lessons and his duties as DADA instructor, they probably would not have had too many such moments together. A normal post-meeting report from him probably constituted a hasty trip to Dumbledore's office in which he presented the bare facts before leaving the Headmaster to his duties. I wanted to portray a meaningful side of their friendship that we do not get to see in the books and that was probably offered very few opportunities to flourish.Lastly, I do address the existence of the Pensieve when he is a child in the next chapter, which is in queue at the moment. I sincerely hope it is explained to your satisfaction.
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
I would like to clarify what I believe might be a misleading statement on my part. By "his sixth year" I am referring to Harry's sixth year in the novels and Snape's year as DADA instructor, which is, I assume, what you meant by "the last year."
Response from lipa (Reviewer)
Your explanation fits with my impression up until this chapter, that there were many memories and you give us details of only the chosen few. What caused my confusion and my question was this:
"Severus had placed precious few memories in it. Already, I noted, memories I’d previously viewed were returning to the surface, the cycle revealing how few he’d put in there."
The sixth year was not misleading.
Thank you for caring to reply.
This is just brilliant :) The premise and your writing make for a very enjoyable story.
Oh, well done!
Where to begin...Love Minerva's characterization, really made her a fuller character beyond the usual token appearance. Great use of her character to properly delve into such a laden topic. It made the event more vivid and not seem like just another convenient plot point. The dialogue between Severus and Albus was simply divine. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed the great writing!
Wonderful chapter