Bookends
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Severus Snape and Hermione Granger are the only survivors of the Final Battle. The responsibility of re-building Hogwarts and usher in a "New Era" for the school falls upon their shoulders.
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I am a grateful fan of Ms. Rowling and of her overwhelming Byronic Character, Severus Snape! Please check out the first chapters of each fic (except for "How Can I Tell You," which is on Chapter 2) to see pictures of the Heroines.
Admins' Note: Livvy6 died suddenly on February 22, 2012, leaving behind her husband, six-year-old daughter, and seventeen stories well-loved by the TPP community. All who knew her—including those in Harry Potter fandom and all of us, here—are richer for having known her.
Requiescat in pace, Livvy. Always.
Reviews for Bookends
Laughter and tears. Let the healing begin.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks! I hope you keep on liking it!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks! I hope you keep on liking it!Livvy
No reason to apologize for lack of dialogue here. A very compelling chapter.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I'm glad you appreciated it. I really felt it needed to happen this way to explain what was really going on underneath everything.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I'm glad you appreciated it. I really felt it needed to happen this way to explain what was really going on underneath everything.Thanks,Livvy
Wow. As always, you grab us fast and hard and don't let go. I love how you had Poppy so much on autopilot that she stripped them down in front of each other and they only were aware of each other through respect, no ogling one another (which is hard to imagine happening realistically, despite fangurl flutterings). Well done!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I needed it to be right from the start: respect. There had to be respect between them before anything else because when things get rocky later on, that is what will keep them together. Yeah, the sex is going to be hot and that's good- it's just that sex will not keep a marriage together through the rough times, but respect can.Thanks!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I needed it to be right from the start: respect. There had to be respect between them before anything else because when things get rocky later on, that is what will keep them together. Yeah, the sex is going to be hot and that's good- it's just that sex will not keep a marriage together through the rough times, but respect can.Thanks!Livvy
Livvy, this is the best writing you have ever done! Awesome job!I don't think I have ever been turned on by a historical lesson in the art of husbandry! OMG!!!And boy did he take Rosie's words to heart, fast! Hermione might not be able to look him in the eye without blushing after that morning of sex god rising. It will be fun reading how he goes about "tending" to his little nymph. I will never think of the word "tend" in the same context ever again. You managed to unleash the sexy Snape embodied with all the power, possession, passion, tenderness, control, commanding and patient nature, with just the right timing. I believe you have set a new standard for yourself.Sorry for the delay in reviewing I was so "stupefied" when I read this update I had to take a few days to calm down before I could think clearly enough to write. Now go write that next chapter, please. 
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Written and will be up as soon as I can! I am so glad you liked it. It was actually something that was taold to my husband and me by our minister who happens to be an old college friend. He and his wife were good friends of mine in coleege. He explained the role of the husband and the role of the wife and how the world has warped God's plan. The husband has much more responsibility to treat his wife with respect and honor, tending to all her needs and in responsive a wife will naturally want to submit and give herself to her husband because she knows he has her best interest at heart. I've been married seven years and I have been through many difficult thiings. My husband has nurtured and tended me over the years and I always brag about him to my firends about what a gem he is. He serves me and I serve him in return. Some women would think I am just another "submissive wife" but if that is true, my husband would be called "pussy-whipped" in return! Marriage is a beautiful relationship when the husband and wife's motives are pure. We'll see more of this in the future.Thanks!Livvy
Response from Isode (Reviewer)
No you are not submissive, your friends are dead on about the biblical nature of marriage. Often people quote the verse in Ephesians 5:22 about wives submitting to husbands, but, they never quote verse 21 or read further to verse 25-30. Whether biblical or in other works of liturature the best lovers are the ones who are patient, kind, and willing to sacrafice for the other. I have been married for twenty years to my college sweetheart who is a wonderful man. Hope you have as many and more happy years as we have. And I did mean what I said about your writing this is the best yet!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Written and will be up as soon as I can! I am so glad you liked it. It was actually something that was taold to my husband and me by our minister who happens to be an old college friend. He and his wife were good friends of mine in coleege. He explained the role of the husband and the role of the wife and how the world has warped God's plan. The husband has much more responsibility to treat his wife with respect and honor, tending to all her needs and in responsive a wife will naturally want to submit and give herself to her husband because she knows he has her best interest at heart. I've been married seven years and I have been through many difficult thiings. My husband has nurtured and tended me over the years and I always brag about him to my firends about what a gem he is. He serves me and I serve him in return. Some women would think I am just another "submissive wife" but if that is true, my husband would be called "pussy-whipped" in return! Marriage is a beautiful relationship when the husband and wife's motives are pure. We'll see more of this in the future.Thanks!Livvy
Response from Isode (Reviewer)
No you are not submissive, your friends are dead on about the biblical nature of marriage. Often people quote the verse in Ephesians 5:22 about wives submitting to husbands, but, they never quote verse 21 or read further to verse 25-30. Whether biblical or in other works of liturature the best lovers are the ones who are patient, kind, and willing to sacrafice for the other. I have been married for twenty years to my college sweetheart who is a wonderful man. Hope you have as many and more happy years as we have. And I did mean what I said about your writing this is the best yet!
I'm very curious to find out just how Severus and Hermione did survive.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
It is told in a three differnet chapters but bascially, Severus had been knocked out beyond the scope of the Killing Curse that blasted withina kilometer radius. All the fighting had shifted there by then and Bellatrix fell on Hermione, blocking her from the path. Hermione in a later chapter thinks on it and her feelings right after realizing everyone was dead around her.Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
It is told in a three differnet chapters but bascially, Severus had been knocked out beyond the scope of the Killing Curse that blasted withina kilometer radius. All the fighting had shifted there by then and Bellatrix fell on Hermione, blocking her from the path. Hermione in a later chapter thinks on it and her feelings right after realizing everyone was dead around her.Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
"I can hear you..." LOL! Love it!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Ithought a little light-heartedness was needed.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Ithought a little light-heartedness was needed.Thanks,Livvy
Enjoyed this chapter again! Can't wait for the update!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks! THe next chapter is in the queue!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks! THe next chapter is in the queue!Livvy
"We will push these bastards upright and force them to tow the line like bookends."Very nicely put.I was surprised at the condition of Grimmauld Place, but it sounds like the kind of thing Bellatrix would do.Severus' discussion with Rosie was a bit of inspired writing! It gave him a new focus, that of being a nurturer as well as a protector. And Hermione took to heart Emilie's advice about telling Severus of her fantasies. Their heeding those two bits of advice paid off in spades for both Severus and Hermione. Good job!I know it had to mean the world to Hermione that Severus was more than willing to talk with his wife about all the grief she felt at the loss of so many of her friends. That's a powerful thing -- not everyone is comfortable sharing someone else's grief -- and it had to bring their level of trust to a higher plateau. Also, his advice to her not to lose herself in her grief was good advice. I've seen it happen to some of my family members, and no good can come of it.I can't wait to see what the Charms Mistress has in store for Little Miss Astoria Greengrass. That's going to be priceless!!!And now it is time for FANTASIES and LEMONS!!! Next chapter, I believe?
Great Chapter! Great writing!Beth
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Yes, next chapter is going to have major lemons and Severus will be fulfilling Hermione's fantasy. Whoo-hoo!Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Yes, next chapter is going to have major lemons and Severus will be fulfilling Hermione's fantasy. Whoo-hoo!Thanks,Livvy
the discussion of husband was facinating. would that all men understood that. thanks so much for this delicious update and i look forward to the next chapter
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you! That was what I learned when I married my husband. A good friend of mine that I went to college with, he and his wife, sat us down before he married us and explained the institution of marriage. He explained what the role of a husband was and the what the role of a wife was and used the Biblical model to do it. I must say, the husband has a lot more responsibility than the wife! As much as men have tried to warp God's word, it is very clear that men will have to answer to God about how they treated thier wives and not the other way around because it is true that it is in the nature of a woman to love easily. If men only got that! My husband knows that by just taking 30 min. out of his weekend to clean my kitchen floor, the rewards will be in abundance! :)The next chapter will illustrate that fact between Severus and Hermione. ;)Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you! That was what I learned when I married my husband. A good friend of mine that I went to college with, he and his wife, sat us down before he married us and explained the institution of marriage. He explained what the role of a husband was and the what the role of a wife was and used the Biblical model to do it. I must say, the husband has a lot more responsibility than the wife! As much as men have tried to warp God's word, it is very clear that men will have to answer to God about how they treated thier wives and not the other way around because it is true that it is in the nature of a woman to love easily. If men only got that! My husband knows that by just taking 30 min. out of his weekend to clean my kitchen floor, the rewards will be in abundance! :)The next chapter will illustrate that fact between Severus and Hermione. ;)Thanks,Livvy
Great chapter. Many thanks
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you! I hope you like the next chapter. It's in the queue and should be up shortly.Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you! I hope you like the next chapter. It's in the queue and should be up shortly.Livvy
Looks like they both needed some confidence. I liked Rosie's explanation and Hermione finally expressing her various emotions.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks, now that they have finally reached that point in their relationship, things will just continue to get better in that area, which is good because other things are going to start falling apart :)Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thanks, now that they have finally reached that point in their relationship, things will just continue to get better in that area, which is good because other things are going to start falling apart :)Livvy
Finally they are starting to connect. I loved Rosie's definition of husbandman. I think it was quite helpful to Severus and to the reader.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you. I think it really connected Severus to what he could do for Hermione. He is a protector at heart and with time and explanation, can become a real nurturer.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you. I think it really connected Severus to what he could do for Hermione. He is a protector at heart and with time and explanation, can become a real nurturer.Thanks,Livvy
Finally!!!! That was sooo hot!!! Great chapter, I want more!!gab
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue and it is going to be even hotter :)Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue and it is going to be even hotter :)Thanks,Livvy
Oh this was so wanton and sexy and tender I could go on and on with adjatives to discribe this chapter but alas I would run out of them. Great job with their feelings and the lemons where perfection. What have you got planned next for them, more lemons and more mayham I hope. Again BRAVA an out standing chapter. Update soon.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue and it's going to be even hotter! Enjoy, Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue and it's going to be even hotter! Enjoy, Livvy
Fabulous chapter. Enjoyed it immensely.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I'm glad! Next chapter is in the queue. Thanks!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
I'm glad! Next chapter is in the queue. Thanks!Livvy
There was so much I enjoyed about this chapter (not the least of which were the lemons, hee-hee!): I liked Snape's summation of Moody's mindset, and Hermione's grief for Harry and Ron, and Rosie's explanation of husbanding to Snape. Nice update!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you, I wanted to really set the chapter in a realistic way, not just throw lemons at people. So now the sex has been established, the next chapter I'll be lobbing lemons:) We'll get to find out how Severus is going to fulfill her fantasies. It's in the queue so a few days and It'll be up.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Thank you, I wanted to really set the chapter in a realistic way, not just throw lemons at people. So now the sex has been established, the next chapter I'll be lobbing lemons:) We'll get to find out how Severus is going to fulfill her fantasies. It's in the queue so a few days and It'll be up.Thanks,Livvy
Ah, the old 'dawn attack' ploy! Worked very well for him, didn't it? About time! Yea!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Yes, I thought, mmm, morning, relaxed, nice way to wake up, so I went with it. Now that we've got the sex thing figured out, on to the serious smut! ;)Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Yes, I thought, mmm, morning, relaxed, nice way to wake up, so I went with it. Now that we've got the sex thing figured out, on to the serious smut! ;)Thanks,Livvy
*sigh* 
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Glad you liked it. Next chapter will kick the smut up a notch!Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Glad you liked it. Next chapter will kick the smut up a notch!Thanks,Livvy
Sneaking up on her while she was asleep, now that was inspired.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Inspiration took over and besides, the man was desperately needing some good sex. Poor guy! Next chapter will kick up the smut a notch.Hermione is coming into her own.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Inspiration took over and besides, the man was desperately needing some good sex. Poor guy! Next chapter will kick up the smut a notch.Hermione is coming into her own.Thanks,Livvy
wow....need a cigarette after that one...although I don't smoke! Thank you!!!!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
LOL! I am glad I made it worth your while! If you thought this one was hot, the next one will knock your socks off :)Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
LOL! I am glad I made it worth your while! If you thought this one was hot, the next one will knock your socks off :)Thanks,Livvy
Yahoo! Hermione got her groove on! I can't wait to see what she does to those snobby little Slytherins. lol Boy you sure took me by surprise when they visited Grimmauld Place, I never would imagine that being gutted out like that. I so look forward to your next chapter, well done!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter will see Hermione getting her bearings and taking more control of her life. Lots more smut as well!Thanks!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter will see Hermione getting her bearings and taking more control of her life. Lots more smut as well!Thanks!Livvy
Fantastic Fantastic!! More More!! LOLGreat Chapter!!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue. Thanks!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter is in the queue. Thanks!Livvy
FINALLY!!!!! It took Hermione and Severus to get things right, and now he's finally pleased her. I think his talk with Rosie, and Hermione's fantasy confession was just the thing that was needed. I can't wait to read more!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter will be the big fantasy. Naughty stuff ahead ;)Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Next chapter will be the big fantasy. Naughty stuff ahead ;)Thanks,Livvy
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Very nice progress, not to mention that their progress should give Hermione even more strength to put little, annoying Miss Greengrass in her place:-)) I hope you intend to let us "vitness" said incident?
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Oh, yes. Hermione is going to put them all in their places and get control over all this crap. THen, the big fantasy reveal *rubs hands evilly*Next chapter is in the queue.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
Oh, yes. Hermione is going to put them all in their places and get control over all this crap. THen, the big fantasy reveal *rubs hands evilly*Next chapter is in the queue.Thanks,Livvy
I'm glad he finally got her to enjoy the sex. I think they can move forward from there a bit easier.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
The sex is just going to get better from now on. THere is still some drama going on in the background that will reveal itself, but by that time, Hermione will have reclaimed her true self and take care of business!THanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Bookends)
The sex is just going to get better from now on. THere is still some drama going on in the background that will reveal itself, but by that time, Hermione will have reclaimed her true self and take care of business!THanks,Livvy