Beyond All Doubt
dolefully desired682 Reviews | 7.59/10 (682 Ratings, 0 Likes, 482 Favorites )
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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Member Since 2007 | 3 Stories | Favorited by 102 | 4 Reviews Written | 99 Review Responses
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 has been so angry with her, I just cannot believe he would actually dance with her now.
AHHHH! Evil cliffie! Will she or won't she?? I can't wait to find out!
I liked it a lot, but...I'm not gonna lie...kinda creepy. Hopefully there was a good reason for it.
Again, I have to tell you how much I LOVE this story. Even though the slow build is killing me, it is actually believable and perfect. I find myself going back between new posts and re-reading my favorite sections, so I don't go insane waiting for new installments. That isn't to say I wish you would hurry up (well, maybe I wish that a little) -- but the quality of this story is so good that I wouldn't want to rush you for anything. Thank you for writing this. It's amazing!
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
Thank you! It's hard for me not to throw them together, I admit it, but the SS/HG stories I've always liked best are those that take enough time to present a believable progression of their relationship. That's what I've been hoping to do. It's made my day to hear that you're enjoying it so much! :)
Wow, this is an excellent story, wonderfully executed, normally I don't much care for stories where one character is already in love with another, but you have absolutely sold me on this story. I also adore your turn of phrase, sentences such as "I'd let slip the last vestiges of my sanity" just underline what a great writer you are. It goes without saying that I look forward greatly to your next chapter.
Okay, that is no way to leave your audience hanging! I love this story and I can't wait to see their romance progress....more please! Soon!
Brilliant!!! I love it and I totally can't wait for you to write more!!!
cheers for dolefully desired!Great chappie and I hope for more soon!!!
I'm new to this site, so I'm still looking over all the stories here. I'm really enjoying this story so far. I usually don't like to read stories in 1st person, but this is the first one I've ever come across that I really love. I usually don't read them because the only way to know what another character is thinking or feeling, is by what the main character says happens. I can hardly imagine what's going through Severus' head ever since he learned of Hermiones' feelings for him. I also wonder if Hermione will follow through with her idea of revenge against Umbridge for what was done during the trial.
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
I'm glad you're enjoying it despite the first-person narration. Initially I wrote the first chapter in third person limited omniscient, switching over to Severus' viewpoint when he was a young child, but I started thinking that it might be more suspenseful emotionally if I focused on Hermione, especially as their relationship begins to grow. I can understand the desire to view Severus' viewpoint as well, but I think it adds an additional element of awareness to view him solely through her eyes because he becomes much more unpredictable and mysterious. Or maybe that's just me. :P
Response from draegon_fire (Reviewer)
No, it's definitely not just you. I see where you're coming from on this, and I agree with you completely. I think it definitely adds to the emotional suspense just to see things from Hermiones' eyes. I think you were very creative on this.
Response from draegon_fire (Reviewer)
No, it's definitely not just you. I see where you're coming from on this, and I agree with you completely. I think it definitely adds to the emotional suspense just to see things from Hermiones' eyes. I think you were very creative on this.
I hope you don't think I missed the late afternoon walk, at the beginning of this chapter! Even then, Hermione is already plotting to make herself more attractive to Snape. The way she handled the whole thing was excellent, start to finish.
Hmm, bet he's more interested than annoyed with her. Can't wait to see what comes next.
oops!! i forgot to tell you. try to listen to his song and judge for yourself. it's sweet.
it could help with mood and tone.
sorry if i sound demanding.
great chapter!i feel sorry for hermione. it's somewhat strange reading a snape/hermione pairing but this is one of the best i've read. i can't wait for the ball. I wonder what song they'll be playing. (may i suggst elliott yamin's "wait for you"? it seems ti fit hermione's emotions.)
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
It's ironic you should mention a song, because it was a song that gave me the idea for the fic. :P I hadn't planned to use any song in particular during the ball, but I listened to "Wait for You," and it is amazingly fitting. Thank you! :)
And the hits just keep on comin'!! Poor Hermione and Professor Snape!!! I'm glad he can find it in himself to be decent to her at least once! I hope your exams are going well, and I can't wait for your next update!! GG
And the hits just keep on comin'!! Poor Hermione and Professor Snape!!! I'm glad he can find it in himself to be decent to her at least once! I hope your exams are going well, and I can't wait for your next update!! GG
Wow...I've been bewitched by this one, reading straight through so intensely I can't even recall blinking! The summary sure doesn't give this page-trurner away! I never suspected I would be sucked right in like I was! You simply *must* update soon...very good characterization and 1st person POV! Five stars all the way through, and good use of nasty old Deplorable Dolores too!~HR
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
She is very effective as a vile plot point, isn't she? :P My sincere thanks for the compliment about the narration. When I first posted I was worried that everyone would dislike the first-person POV.
You brighten my day whenever you update. Good chapter. I'm happy they are at least talking... The potion brewing stuff is well done too. Update when you can. I hope the exams went well. :)
I am enjoying this story very much. I can't wait for the next update will you notify me please?
Did I mention that I love your story?? I'm looking forward to the revenge on Umbridge and for Hermione to hurry up and graduate already!? How long are you going to torment Severus ... and us?? Thanks for your work!
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
I suspect that if anyone will be inclined to do the tormenting, it's Severus. :P I'm glad you're enjoying it. Thank you so much! :)
Oooo! What will Hermione do at the Ball to attract his attention? Apart from shaving all her hair off, what could she possibly do? Many scenarios can be contemplated... but I'll wait to see what you come up with. *impish grin*Hope to see more soon. Cheers!
What more can I say, another excellent chapter. I was completely immersed in Hermione's POV, and the tension was quite palpable. I can't wait to see Hermione's plan for the Yule Ball.
Lovely. I'm really enjoying this story!
I get so excited whenever a new chapter of the story goes up. Great job.
This story is absolutely perfect! Your writing style is fantastic, the plot is mesmerizing, and Snape is hateful and enchanting at the same time.Great job!MC4
Response from dolefully desired (Author of Beyond All Doubt)
That's the way I like him. :DThank you so much for the kind words. :) It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying it so much!
Who !!!! Another reveiwer said that chapter seven ginny in the bed room could have been snape. I had to go back and reread it. Oh my goodness she is right it could be SHOCK! Oh my goodness agin and chapter 8 well talk about a mature way to deal with it i think it say's somthing about the writer that she could come up with that i am 30 years old. Im still waiting to get that mature i think i'll be waiting a wial more.Awsome story.