Extracts from the life of Hermione Granger years 2004 - 2005
Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.
Chapter 5 of 8
nocturnusA collection of original, diaries, letters, pensieve reminiscences and other documents drawn from various sources within the Special Collections Division, help us understand the attitudes, perspectives and feelings of this popular couple.
ReviewedHermione Granger’s Ringtone:
Click to listen Pablo Neruda poem: "The Dead Woman" (Rickman, a XXIst Century Muggle actor, recites the verse which begins "perdóname . . . ")
Dead Woman
No, forgive me.
If you no longer live,
if you, beloved, my love,
if you
have died,
all the leaves will fall in my breast,
it will rain on my soul night and day,
the snow will burn my heart,
I shall walk with frost and fire and death and snow,
my feet will want to walk to where you are sleeping,
but
I shall stay alive,
because above all things you wanted me
indomitable,
and, my love, because you know that I am not only a man
but all mankind.
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Chat between dean_forest (dean_forest@hotmail.com ) and Herm19 (herm19@aol.com) (October 11th, 2004)
02:01
dean_forest: Aren't you being a n night owl?
Herm19: What part of “buzz off” don’t you get Dean Thomas?
dean_forest: That day of the month or just midterm exams?
Herm19: you jerk!
Herm19 has left the chat
Herm19 is offline. You can still send this person messages and they will receive them the next time they are online.
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Fragment: Letter from Hermione Granger to Miss Judith Lorinstein, Departmental Manager, asking for more time for her thesis due to Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Departmental Manager
Department of Sociology
School of Economics
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
Application to postpone thesis deadline due to Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Dear Miss Lorinstein:
At the start of the academic year 2004/2005, I entered my last term at London School of Economics, Department of Sociology, and committed to end my thesis; this was accepted in lieu of my double honors degree. I now realize that due to my Fibromyalgia Syndrome crisis, this will not be possible…
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Ted Lupin´s favorite Chocolate Card Frog
(Transcription has been made after several Scourgify spells; (*) expresses unreadable chewed parts)
*ione Granger.
(Currently on Sabbati*.)
*nsidered by many to be one of the greatest witches of modern times. Granger is particularly famous for her work during the war, helping defeat Tom Riddle with her partner, Harry Potter; being the founder of the resistance group “Dumbledore’s Army”, *
* collaboration in Wizards’ Rights trials, and promotion of the Magical Creatures Rights Charter against Tortu*.
My oddmother
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Chat between dean_forest (dean_forest@hotmail.com ) and Herm19 (herm19@aol.com) (September 15th 2005)
14:27
dean_forest: Hi Oddie!
Herm19: Hi monstrosity
dean_forest: What are your birthday plans?
Herm19 Fight with thesis of doom?
dean_forest: Wrong answer sweetie!
You need to thank the Gods for the day you met me
Herm19: ????
14:29
dean_forest: I got tickets for you
Herm19: Impossible!
They were all sold out! I double - checked.
dean_forest: Called it my Muggle conection
First row.
Mr Rickman could whisper Neruda at your ear
14:30
Herm19: My two loves together
dean_forest: You can dust off your Neruda’s copy
Herm19: I wish he recited "La muerta"
dean_forest: Dreadful poem that one, not a cheerful tone.
Herm19: Shut up!
Would I be too childish if asked him to sign it ?
dean_forest: Who cares? My lips will be sealed.
Herm19: If you weren’t my best friend I would ask you to marry me
dean_forest: If I weren’t gay
Herm19: That 2
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London Public Library book, marked page from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
Underlines are suspected made by Granger
Indo-European Roots
ENTRY: mer-
DEFINITION: To rub away, harm.
Derivatives include nightmare, morsel, morbid, mortal, mortgage, and ambrosia.
II. Possibly the same root is *mer-, “to die,” with derivatives referring to death and to human beings as subject to death. 1. Zero-grade form *m -. a. Suffixed form *m -tro-. murder, from Old English morthor, murder, from Germanic suffixed form *mur- thra-; b. suffixed form *m -ti-. mort1, mortal; amortize, mortify, postmortem, from Latin mors (stem mort-), death; c. suffixed form *m -yo-. moribund, mortgage, mortmain, mortuary, murrain, from Latin mor , to die, with irregular past participle mortuus (< *m -two-), replacing older *m -to- (for which see d); d. prefixed and suffixed form * -m -to-, “undying, immortal.” (* -, negative prefix; see ne). (i) immortal, from Latin immort lis; (ii) ambrosia, from Greek ambrotos, immortal, divine (a- + -mbrotos, brotos, mortal); (iii) amrita, from Sanskrit am tam, immortality (a- + m ta-, dead). 2. Suffixed o-grade form *mor-t- yo-. manticore, from Greek mantikh ras (corrupted from marti(o)kh ras), manticore, probably from Iranian compound *martiya-khv ra-, “man-eater” (*khv ra-, eating; see swel-), from Old Persian martiya-, a mortal man. (Pokorny 4. mer-, 5. mer- 735.)
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Latest 25 Reviews for Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.
50 Reviews | 5.36/10 Average
How could she have lost her magic. She was the brightest witch of her age. And a Muggle born. All that is very mysterious. And what about those people who should be but are not dead...Also I'm glad to finally know about Snape. (I expect more in the next chapter because that was a bit short for my sanity ;)
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Oh, that's a mistery, death had stop
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Oh, that's a mistery, death had stop
The description of this bookstore is simply lovely. Really poetic and gorgeous.Does the red of the door have any significance?
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like the bookstore description. It's a mix of my favorites ones.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like the bookstore description. It's a mix of my favorites ones.
OH, don't stop there!! I'll be expecting an update quite soon. Anyhoo, I really love the way you make every entry different. You do an especially great job in the reference quotes. They truly seem as if they could be true references. Hopefully, her chat with Severus will help us to know more of what ails her???? I'm not a patient woman. 
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Next chapter should disclose a lot, the problem is that Severus is not coperating
Response from debjunk (Reviewer)
And when, exactly, does Severus ever cooperate?
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Next chapter should disclose a lot, the problem is that Severus is not coperating
Response from debjunk (Reviewer)
And when, exactly, does Severus ever cooperate?
No magic? What caused that? How nice to see Severus. I'm hoping that by the time this story ends we will see everyone's magic return and a bit of romance.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Romance will come. Be patient. Severus POV is in the next chapter.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Romance will come. Be patient. Severus POV is in the next chapter.
very interesting. the time jumps and POV changes are interesting, if a bit unsettling at times. Over all this story is one I will come back to for more updates.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like it. This story will unfold slowly very much like a mosaic.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like it. This story will unfold slowly very much like a mosaic.
What a change from the delightful first chapter! whoa! i actuallyhad to look up at the top of the page and make sure i was reading the right story. Very tragic and effective writing!
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I apretiate you take the time to give me feedback. I'm a non native writter. My poor betas struggles with my grammar horrors. There will be more changes of POV's and styles. I hope this won't turn to be too confusing.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I apretiate you take the time to give me feedback. I'm a non native writter. My poor betas struggles with my grammar horrors. There will be more changes of POV's and styles. I hope this won't turn to be too confusing.
This is awfully funny and clever! Thank you for sharing this tongue-in-cheek scholarship with us. I look forward to your next chpter.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Oh, but this is serious. I have all the documantation at home, I find it in my grandama trunk. hehehe
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Oh, but this is serious. I have all the documantation at home, I find it in my grandama trunk. hehehe
No deaths ... Hermione's vanished magic ... could it be connected?
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
mmmm. You'll see
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
mmmm. You'll see
Oh wow!(So, not totally speechless, but pretty close.)
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Speechless good or speechless bad?. Next chapter is on que, soon will be up.Thanks for comenting
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Speechless good or speechless bad?. Next chapter is on que, soon will be up.Thanks for comenting
No magic? Does anyone know why?
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Mmmm; it will unfold in two more chapters.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Mmmm; it will unfold in two more chapters.
Your story is disturbing me. Last chapter she was making research about death and we know her twin brother died when coming to the world. And now she seems obsessed with death. I don't like the way she's feeling. I hope she won't do something stupid.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Don´t worry, she is obsessed with death but still safe. 
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
Good to know. So it must be something related to Severus because we haven't heard from him yet despite the tittle...
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Don´t worry, she is obsessed with death but still safe.
Response from snitchette (Reviewer)
Good to know. So it must be something related to Severus because we haven't heard from him yet despite the tittle...
Nice change of pace. I like the idea of writing a book. I think it will help them all to heal.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback
Is she obsessed with death, or are the rest of them avoiding it?
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
A little of both things I think
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
A little of both things I think
Wow. Sometimes wandering around different fan sites, one is lucky enough to find a gem.This is most definitely one of them. Great job, and please update soon!
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Thanks, you make me blush.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Thanks, you make me blush.
Hmm, it seems like Hermione's thoughts of death are running rampant.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Yes, she tend to get carried away.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Yes, she tend to get carried away.
The transformation from bossy Hermione to Hermione-of-the-song was most telling. I am a bit worried about her, to tell you the truth. What a sad and telling song ... and we didn't even need to hear the words to feel it.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. The song is a classic folk here in Chile. When a baby died, country people organized a "little angel funeral", they dress the baby in white, the godmother saw wings for the baby. They set him in an altar with flowers and candles. The mother is forbiden to cry until the baby is buried, her tears could make it dificult to the baby to fly to heaven. During the ceremony woman recite and sang special songs which express the sorrow of the parents, the departing words of the baby and the hope that the angel will care for the family.I never been in one, since the are rare nowadays. But my mother in law was called to sing in those funeral when she was a child.
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
My goodness. I don't think I'd ever be able to sing for a funeral like that. It just tears at my heart. I'd be crying, even if I did not know the family. How could a mother not cry? I know the strength of the belief is so strong that she'd be able to do it. But ... wow.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. The song is a classic folk here in Chile. When a baby died, country people organized a "little angel funeral", they dress the baby in white, the godmother saw wings for the baby. They set him in an altar with flowers and candles. The mother is forbiden to cry until the baby is buried, her tears could make it dificult to the baby to fly to heaven. During the ceremony woman recite and sang special songs which express the sorrow of the parents, the departing words of the baby and the hope that the angel will care for the family.I never been in one, since the are rare nowadays. But my mother in law was called to sing in those funeral when she was a child.
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
My goodness. I don't think I'd ever be able to sing for a funeral like that. It just tears at my heart. I'd be crying, even if I did not know the family. How could a mother not cry? I know the strength of the belief is so strong that she'd be able to do it. But ... wow.
I read all four chapters and found this to be quite interesting. I have so many questions which I hope further chapters will answer.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I´am thrilled to know you enjoy it. I visualized this fic as a mosaic, or a jigzaw puzzle, I will give the pieces but the reader will have to connect the dots. I hope it will work.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I´am thrilled to know you enjoy it. I visualized this fic as a mosaic, or a jigzaw puzzle, I will give the pieces but the reader will have to connect the dots. I hope it will work.
what a twisty and interesting start (except for chap 1) thanks
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. It's good to have some feedback.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im glad you like it. It's good to have some feedback.
Ill keep an eye on this oneSounds promising, The intro was cool l(ike a future sientific discussion of fanfic', funny idea)The guild chapter was a bit depri and I can't place it in the story jet . The bit's an' pieces afterwards are nicely done. I had to read it twice to get it, but I liked the different way of communication (howler, html, letter's etc)and this chapter... well it leave's a lot of questions. What happend with Hermiony? What's the time frame? When will Snape arrive in the story?It looks like your heading for a long story (20+ chapters) You sure have a lot of staring point's 4 chapters 4 pov's.One thing's for sure you got me curious so.. start updating!
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm playing and having fun with this pieces of parchment, pensieves, and other documents. I hope at the end people could put the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle toghether. I apretiate you take your time to give me feedback, it helps me with my writing.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm playing and having fun with this pieces of parchment, pensieves, and other documents. I hope at the end people could put the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle toghether. I apretiate you take your time to give me feedback, it helps me with my writing.
Love Harry's PJ's!
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like it! I visualised Harry as the man without childhood, so I think he could use those sort of childish things. ;)
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you like it! I visualised Harry as the man without childhood, so I think he could use those sort of childish things. ;)
Great presentation! Interesting snippets.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
This first volume will be snippets only, I think of this as a mosaic or jigsaw puzzle fic.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
This first volume will be snippets only, I think of this as a mosaic or jigsaw puzzle fic.
Leave it to Harry to draw Hermione back to a world that she seems to have abandoned. Good for him.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you see it that way, it was the idea I was trying to develop
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
I'm glad you see it that way, it was the idea I was trying to develop
I can't wait to find out more about Hermione and why she isn't using magic anymore. Hopefully something will be revealed in the collection telling us more.Thank you for this peek into Hermione's world.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
You'll have to wait for it.;)
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
You'll have to wait for it.;)
hummmmmm, very interesting. very interesting indeed. please update soon.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Thanks, the next chapter is on the run
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Thanks, the next chapter is on the run
You must have had a hard time getting everything in the right colour, place, etc. Very great job. I particularly like the mail exchange between Hermione and Dean Forest.
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im not that good in htlm, but I try. Thanks for comenting
Response from nocturnus (Author of Hermione & Severus: The Letters and Other Writings.)
Im not that good in htlm, but I try. Thanks for comenting