Descending into Obscurity
sbrande219 Reviews | 6.49/10 (219 Ratings, 0 Likes, 174 Favorites )
'I await your command, for I am yours to do with as you see fit.'
Winner of Action & Adventure Order of Merlin, Third Class in the Owl Awards 2009.
Lucius Malfoy, on orders from the Dark Lord, captures Hermione Granger to be held as his prisoner deep within the underground dungeons of his Manor. Can Harry and Ron carry on without the brains of their trio, or will Lord Voldemort prevail and take over the wizarding world?
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Member Since 2005 | 1 Story | Favorited by 61 | 100 Reviews Written | 373 Review Responses
Hi, I am a member of several SS/HG websites and have written my first fan fic, HG/SS of course! I am currently working on a Dark story, which shall be an epic of sorts.
I live in Australia with my two boys and plenty of dogs, and love reading anything involving SS/HG (don't we all). Cheers
Reviews for Descending into Obscurity
I truely don't think that, Draco knows what he's getting into, there's no way he can know what has gone on, between Voldermort and Lucius, he is bound to put his foot in it, sooner or latter. As we have seen Voldermort shows no mercy, to those that betray him. Hermione still has a tiny piece of herself, locked away, if she can keep that, then there may be some hope, that she can find her way back.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I believe you are right, but Hermione will never be the same again, that is almost certain.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
No, the Hermione that Harry and Ron knew, is long gone. I meant she may be able to find her way back, to sanity.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Yes, I truly hope she will, with a little help from Severus of course ;)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I believe you are right, but Hermione will never be the same again, that is almost certain.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
No, the Hermione that Harry and Ron knew, is long gone. I meant she may be able to find her way back, to sanity.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Yes, I truly hope she will, with a little help from Severus of course ;)
My heart fell into my shoes, when Bella and Fenrir took the stage; those tow would make hell look like heaven. I don't blame Severus for carrying that poison with him, with the likes of, Lucius, Bella, Fenrir, and Co about. Harry will not assume he knows, how many foes he is facing, from now on.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I know what you mean, they are just dispicable human beings, if they can be called that.Thank you for your continuing support.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I know what you mean, they are just dispicable human beings, if they can be called that.Thank you for your continuing support.Love Sonia :)
I am surprised I finished this, to be honest. Parts of it were a bit more brutal than I normally enjoy. Seems an odd place to end the story, but I sort of understand why you wrote it that way. Not sure why this was categorized as Potions Under Duress, as Severus and Hermione are only in the same room in the first chapter, and that scene was never finished or explained. I still enjoyed this story and hope to read the planned continuation/sequel. So many plot threads dangling tantalizingly.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
It will become an SS/HG story as evident in the opening chapter. I didn't plan on writing about Hermione's ordeal, but she insisted and wouldn't leave me alone until I did so.Thank you so very much for finishing my story and for reviewing it.Love Sonia :)
Out of the frying pan, snd into the fire.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Yep, AD sure likes to keep them on their toes!Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Yep, AD sure likes to keep them on their toes!Love Sonia :)
How will hermione survive the knowledge of what she has done, under the influence of that damned collar. Draco is the kind of person, that can't empathise with anyone else's pain, untill he has felt great pain himself. I hope you have something suitablely gruesome,in store for Lucius.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I don't think it will come up again, the knowledge of Mundungus' demise, at least not by Severus. And yes, I agree with you on the fact that Draco can't, or isn't willing, to empathise with anyone until he goes through something tragic himself. Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
So Hermione won't remember what she did under the influence of the collar?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Not really sure yet, haven't gotten that far into my thought process yet. Severus won't mention it, and I think she will block most of it out, like a victim (not all) of rape does. It will be too painful for her to remember.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
Ok, thanks.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I don't think it will come up again, the knowledge of Mundungus' demise, at least not by Severus. And yes, I agree with you on the fact that Draco can't, or isn't willing, to empathise with anyone until he goes through something tragic himself. Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
So Hermione won't remember what she did under the influence of the collar?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Not really sure yet, haven't gotten that far into my thought process yet. Severus won't mention it, and I think she will block most of it out, like a victim (not all) of rape does. It will be too painful for her to remember.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
Ok, thanks.
I wouldn't like to speculate,on the workings of Lucius'mind, but it will not be good for Hermione I'm guessing.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
No, it never is.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
No, it never is.Love Sonia :)
It looks like Severus is being put out to pasture by Albus and Tom. Now Draco is on the hot seat. Severus must be nuts to be envious of him. But then again may be he was counting on being killed that much sooner. I guess no one knows Hermione is still alive yet. 
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Everyone thinks she is dead.
Thanks for your review babe.
Love Sonia :)
Dumbledor is taking great care of Remus, finding someone to sacrifice their life, for the cause, having Severus commit murder, then hiding Remus at Hogwarts. What a pity he couldn't put a tenth of that effort into looking for Hermione. Lucius has made a BIG mistake allowing Draco to see his abuse of Narccisa, it will open his mind, as it breaks his heart.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Of course, Remus is a Gryffindor... Enough said.Yes, Lucius is making a huge error in judgement, but then again I think he isn't right in the head ;)love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
So is Hermione, maybe it's because she's a woman, Dumbledor has more than a touch of the misogynistabout him. Has Lucius ever been ,right in the head?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Not in my fic, no ;)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Of course, Remus is a Gryffindor... Enough said.Yes, Lucius is making a huge error in judgement, but then again I think he isn't right in the head ;)love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
So is Hermione, maybe it's because she's a woman, Dumbledor has more than a touch of the misogynistabout him. Has Lucius ever been ,right in the head?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Not in my fic, no ;)
Well the apple doesn't fall ,far from the tree, does it. I found Lucius' show of tenderness chilling.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
LOL, I think he is starting to really care for Hermione in his own sick, perverted mind.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
Yes, that's what I find so chilling, but is does give me hope for Draco,maybe he isn't to far gone to be saved.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
You'll have to keep reading to see ;)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
tease.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Who??? Me??? Never ;0
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
LOL, I think he is starting to really care for Hermione in his own sick, perverted mind.Love Sonia :)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
Yes, that's what I find so chilling, but is does give me hope for Draco,maybe he isn't to far gone to be saved.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
You'll have to keep reading to see ;)
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
tease.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Who??? Me??? Never ;0
It's a good thing that Harry can now keep Voldermort out of his mind, but Harry can't see into Voldermort's mind either,it was this ability that saved Arthur Weasley, when he was bitten by Nagini. Poor Severus, between a rock,and a hard place, again.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I think it is actually better that LV doesn't know what Harry's up too, well better for Severus actually. It only gets worse for Severus I'm afraid.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I think it is actually better that LV doesn't know what Harry's up too, well better for Severus actually. It only gets worse for Severus I'm afraid.Love Sonia :)
This is all the more horrifing, because Malfoy can repair the damage he does. so he can keep pulling teeth and nails forever, if he wants.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Exactly babe.Thank you for continuing to read this story even though I know it's not your cup of tea so to speak.Love Sonia :)p.s. I thought you had abandomed me after ch 10.
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
No, I just had to take a break, I've come this far, I won't abandon you now.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
LOL. Thanks. Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Exactly babe.Thank you for continuing to read this story even though I know it's not your cup of tea so to speak.Love Sonia :)p.s. I thought you had abandomed me after ch 10.
Response from mick42 (Reviewer)
No, I just had to take a break, I've come this far, I won't abandon you now.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
LOL. Thanks. Love Sonia :)
*hugs*
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks Darl.
Love, Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks Darl.
Love, Sonia :)
The Death Eaters manipulated the memories of Hermione's parents. I hope it's reversible!?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I don't know... And it was Lucius Malfoy working alone...
Loves you, Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
Lucius alone? Is he planning something behind the Dark Lords back?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
No, if you read ch 2 you will see it was commanded by the DL...
Love Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
Okay, I'm such a blondie sometimes. LOL!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
That's okay darl. I too get confused when reading too many fics at once ;0
Love Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
The sad thing is this is the only story I read at the moment. I'm taking a break from reading HP fanfiction. I only read it because you are the author. ;-) *hugs*
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
You are too kind. Thanking you so very much!loves you, Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I don't know... And it was Lucius Malfoy working alone...
Loves you, Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
Lucius alone? Is he planning something behind the Dark Lords back?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
No, if you read ch 2 you will see it was commanded by the DL...
Love Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
Okay, I'm such a blondie sometimes. LOL!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
That's okay darl. I too get confused when reading too many fics at once ;0
Love Sonia :)
Response from ksianna (Reviewer)
The sad thing is this is the only story I read at the moment. I'm taking a break from reading HP fanfiction. I only read it because you are the author. ;-) *hugs*
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
You are too kind. Thanking you so very much!loves you, Sonia :)
That was dark. And tragic. Poor Hermione.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
So I guess I got the message across then... Good, as it was meant to be.
Thanks for your review.
Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
So I guess I got the message across then... Good, as it was meant to be.
Thanks for your review.
Love Sonia :)
Don't worry about the lack of reviews. I often do stories that have few reviews. The important part is you are breathing life into a creative outlet.I enjoyed the chapter because of the stark reality of Hermione's situation. You did a good job portraying her feelings and thoughts.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanking you! Yes, although it was brutal, that is what rape is! It is all about the taking of the woman's choice away from her. love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanking you! Yes, although it was brutal, that is what rape is! It is all about the taking of the woman's choice away from her. love Sonia :)
Ok I was finally able to catch up on this story. Poor Hermione, did they cast a forgetting spell on her parents or something. IS that why they had no idea who Severus or Minerva? Still shivering at the last chapter, that was a emotional chapter for me to get through.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh lets just say that it shall still be getting Darker, sorry. you don't have to read it if you can't stomach it.We shall find out what happened to the Granger's in the next chapter.Loves you, Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh lets just say that it shall still be getting Darker, sorry. you don't have to read it if you can't stomach it.We shall find out what happened to the Granger's in the next chapter.Loves you, Sonia :)
Dont' be apprehensive, it's developing into a great story.
Will there be eventual SS/HG ??
x.x
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh YES, there shall be SS/HG as this is my main ship. As you saw in the beginning Hermione only responds to Severus... Don't want to give too much away, but rest assured it's in the workings.
Thank you so very much for your review.
love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh YES, there shall be SS/HG as this is my main ship. As you saw in the beginning Hermione only responds to Severus... Don't want to give too much away, but rest assured it's in the workings.
Thank you so very much for your review.
love Sonia :)
I don't always review every chapter, but I am reading. I'm very interested to see where you are going with this eventually.This chapter was very intense.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanking you.
It was my intentions for this chapter to be intense as there is nothing pleasant about rape. I wanted my reader to be right along for the ride, and so far it seems to be doing the job.
Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanking you.
It was my intentions for this chapter to be intense as there is nothing pleasant about rape. I wanted my reader to be right along for the ride, and so far it seems to be doing the job.
Love Sonia :)
So sad. Poor Hemione. I wonder if she will ever be able to be a normal person again?Livvy
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Does anyone truly recover from such an act of violence? I know it is possible, but I guess we shall just have to wait and see where the characters want to take me.
Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Does anyone truly recover from such an act of violence? I know it is possible, but I guess we shall just have to wait and see where the characters want to take me.
Love Sonia :)
I think you did an excellent job depicting this rape scene and the trauma it caused her. I can definitely see how this could be a pivotal chapter. And now you've got me wondering what the rest of this story is like, so I will mark it and come back to it once I'm done moving. If it is as well-written as this chapter, I know I will enjoy it. 
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks Darl... Now you've really raised the stakes haven't you!?! I shall attempt to keep your attention.
Hope all goes well with your move.
love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks Darl... Now you've really raised the stakes haven't you!?! I shall attempt to keep your attention.
Hope all goes well with your move.
love Sonia :)
Once again, the suspense of the 2nd chapter is as good as the first! Of course, I'm mightly glad I'm not Hermione in this particular story! Continue please, you're doing great...
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Why thank you. You can expect more next week, but with 3 litters of puppies up-and-coming, updates may be a little slower then usual.Thank you for reviewing my story.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Why thank you. You can expect more next week, but with 3 litters of puppies up-and-coming, updates may be a little slower then usual.Thank you for reviewing my story.Love Sonia :)
Oh, you write so well. Your describtions are perfect, not too much. There are a lot of authors who get lost in lengthy describtions. I have the bad feeling I will have to continue reading this, even though it's not my cuo of tea because I really want to know what happens/happened. LOL!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I'm afraid it is only going to get worse from here on in. Those last two chapters were nothing I'm afraid.
Thank you for the review, btw.
Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I'm afraid it is only going to get worse from here on in. Those last two chapters were nothing I'm afraid.
Thank you for the review, btw.
Sonia :)
Excellent, I got the chills in this chapter.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Great! Thanks for the review.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Great! Thanks for the review.Love Sonia :)
Great start, I was in the mood for something dark and this fits the bill so far.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh this is only the beginning. It shall get way more darker as we progress.Thanking you for reviewing and leaving your kind words.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Oh this is only the beginning. It shall get way more darker as we progress.Thanking you for reviewing and leaving your kind words.Love Sonia :)
That poor girl. War is a horrible thing.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
That it is. And with her only being a pawn in the war, it makes it even worse.Thanks for the review.Cheers, Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
That it is. And with her only being a pawn in the war, it makes it even worse.Thanks for the review.Cheers, Sonia :)