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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sbrande
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
Poor Hermione, she is going to go through hell with Lucius. The creature from chapter 1 is Hermione and Lucius did break her but didn't give her to Voldiebutte. Guessing here. You will find I like to guess. Great chapter, tells a lot.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Something happened and he didn't get the chance. He didn't break her per se, oh, I can't reveal too much...Keep those guesses coming.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Something happened and he didn't get the chance. He didn't break her per se, oh, I can't reveal too much...Keep those guesses coming.Love Sonia :)
You've really got my attention with your story so far. It's well-written and I'm impatiently awaiting more to read.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Sorry, but I can only write so fast and with my perfectionist attitude, I don't want to give you (as a reader) substandard works. You understand right?Love Sonia :)
Response from soccermom (Reviewer)
I understand completely that it takes time to write well and am more than willing to wait for more.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Don't worry, as I shall not abadon it unless something dreadful happens, i.e. I am in a car accident and declared brain dead, in which case you will see the Dr's findings, LOL!Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Sorry, but I can only write so fast and with my perfectionist attitude, I don't want to give you (as a reader) substandard works. You understand right?Love Sonia :)
Response from soccermom (Reviewer)
I understand completely that it takes time to write well and am more than willing to wait for more.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Don't worry, as I shall not abadon it unless something dreadful happens, i.e. I am in a car accident and declared brain dead, in which case you will see the Dr's findings, LOL!Love Sonia :)
Oh man, this is a great first chapter. I can't wait to see what is going on next.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thank you.Keep reading and reviewing.Love Sonia :)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thank you.Keep reading and reviewing.Love Sonia :)
I really like the story so far although I had to place a bowl beside me for chaper eleven - as a precaution. (I had to skip a few lines.) I wonder about the time when the storyline comes to chaper one and how it will proceed. Really dark indeed!Please don't make anyone die in the end, but let it still be dark.Best wishes!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thank you. I can't guarentee that no one will die in the Final Battle though.Cheers for leaving a review.Love Sonia :)
Nice upgrade, more.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thankyou so very much.Love Sonia :)
Nice upgrade, more.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks babe.Love Sonia :)
how can hermione ever come back from this. painful to read but well written. thanks
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
There are ways. The human will to survive is greater then you realise.Thank you for reviewing.Love Sonia :)
Nice chapter!!!Poor Mione being in the worst place in hell.When Severus Snape will save her?When she will be save!!?What will happen in chapter twelve??
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
LOL, I know what will happen in ch 12 but my lips are sealed :)She will be saved in about a year and a half. Poor thing indeed.Thank you so very much for leaving a review.Love Sonia :)
First, my condolences to you and your family for the passing of your grandmother.As for the chapter, Lucius is one depraved wizard. Now he has marked Hermione as his, but I doubt the Dark Lord is going to be pleased. It is great to hear the thoughts behind Prof. Snape's snarling words as he chews out Harry. LOL.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks babe for your condolences. What can I say? This is part of life.I doubt Voldemort will even notice, though don't worry, he has a plan up his sleeve in ch 13 for that.Glad I could amuse you.Love Sonia :)
Great job so far. I hate torture fics usually, and thoughI skip over the worst of it, I am enjoying ... that is a hard thing to say. I like your fic. The writing is good, the characterisation, the way that Hermione is slowly being lost is believeable. My favorite part is now Severus and Harry are working together. I hope there is more coming, and soon. I need to see Hermione saved.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
She will be saved, or shall I say at least found. Severus will attempt to put her back together, though by no means an easy task.You can blame Lucius for the torture and rape, he was the one that insisted that I show all that he is capable of. *SHAKES HEAD*Thank you so very much for leaving a review.Love Sonia :)
I have no idea if this is finished. I tend to skip over the rape scenes, as I have no wish to ever read things like that. But I am curious as to how the story will turn out. I hope there is a happy ending...but how can there be after so much horror. Just wanted to let you know I am reading, and am hopeful.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Of course there will be a happy ending of sorts, well at least for the characters I like ;)Thank you for reviewing and sorry if I took you out of your comfort zone.Love Sonia :)p.s. No, this story is no where near being done... Yet.
Good chapter, I liked how Harry caught on to the real purpose for detention.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thanks babe.Love Sonia :)
Poor Hermione. Will her pain ever end? This is a great angsty read but I need some balance soon!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
The balance you seek will be sort of coming in the next chapter. Well it will be as much as Lucius can give.
Thank you for reviewing and if nothing else you can hold onto the first chapter where Remus and Severus, find Hermione alive.
Love Sonia :)
My sincere condolences to you for your Grandmother's passing . . . It is good that you feel her presence still reading along with you. 
I wanted to thank you for continuing your story, even through difficult times. You are to be commended. I look forward to more chapters and finally seeing Hermione freed from such a horrible situation. Good Work!!!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Thank you dearest heart. I NEVER intended to stop writing this story, it's just that RL got in the way.You and I both would love to see Hermione freed, but alas, she still has a year left in that hell hole.Love Sonia :)
is she always going to have "LM" written on her back?? I would think Voldy would be irritated to have Lucius' initials on Voldy's toy. bad Lucius! is it significant that Lucy smeared his semen and blood into her mark? I'm hoping that didn't give him more power over her. thanks for the chapter!!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
You are a clever little bunny aren't you!?! Lucius can always change it to LV when the time comes (that's his way of thinking anyway... Damn you, I don't want to give too much away, keep your thoughts to yourself ;) Only kidding, you know how much I love you and you (and only you) can keep those guesses coming... I didn't say I'd answer them though ;)Hey, didn't you review on Ashwinder??? Hmmm... Oh well, I guess you had more to say.Loves you Sonia :)
Ahhhh I'm so excited!!! Can't wait to read more, so addicting! 👏👏👏
Love this story!!!! Sorry I haven't reviewed up till now. Devouring it too quickly I suppose 😉
Really good. Thanks for sharing!
This is truly an incredible story. Hermione is not usually one of my favorite characters in HP but I certainly hope she is gonna be capable of kicking some major Malfoy a$$ soon! Pick one of them... I don't care. :-)
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I have plans for Darco and Lucius. Is Narcissa okay? LOL.Thank you for gracing me with a review, it is much appreciated.Love Sonia :)
Interesting chapter. I'm not sure what to think. Is she contaminated by werewolf disease, for lack of a better term? Is she, Merlin forbid, pregnant by that creature?
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
No to all of the above questions. She is not infected as Lucius put a spell on the room so no one can harm her but himself. (She can't even commit suicide)
Thank you for leaving a review.
Love Sonia :)
words fail me.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
I hope that is in a good way and not in a disgusted way.
Love Sonia :)
I can see using the beast demonstrated how depraved Lucius is as a person. I was completely freaked when he left her alone with the moon dog. I almost cheered when Lucius discovered she had triumphed.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Yes, those ancient protective spells can do wonders because you don't even know when you are evoking them.
Love Sonia :)
Ok, Lucius is just creepy and disgusting! I'm glad he won't have to resort to such nasty things with that collar in place. At this point in the story, how long has she been in that cell? Since she seems to be more compliant (other than the beastiality thing I mean) I was thinking she has been there awhile but I have found no reference in this chapter. So, I'm just wondering... Thanks for the update!!!
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
She has been in there for at least 1 1/2 months. When are NEWTS again? LOL! This is their final year so I have to put some reference to the NEWTS in there. Hmmm. Thanks for making me think when I am brain dead, LOL!
I believe it is in June and as Hermione was taken during the Easter holidays, on the 9th of April 1998, we can assume NEWTS are coming up pretty damn soon. I'd better make a reference to it in the next chapter. Thanks darl for making me get my shit together.
Also, we know that Hermione is found sometime between the 3 - 5th of Dec. 1999.
Sorry to make this into along winded response but now you have gotten me thinking about my story.
Yes, Lucius is creepy and disgusting, and all the nasty names you want to throw at him. But don't forget that he finds Muggleborn students to be scum and would treat them as such subjecting them to his every whim.
Love Sonia :)
Oh a new chapter, and how horrifying! Your Lucius is truly a fiend. I can't believe how evil he is (well, I can believe it but it's still awful.) He sees that one little spark in Hermione and just won't rest until he's snuffed it out. How much more of this will she have to endure?Hope the next chapter is up soon I am on the edge of my seat.
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Not much as the collar is now in place and... I can't really say without giving too much away. Just let me reassure you that the worst of it is over.
Thanking you for your review.
Love Sonia :)
That was one of the harderst chapters I had to read, but somehow the evilness of it all awoke something in Hermione that was truly powerful. I was disappointed that Voldemort got through the barrier so easily. I so wanted Hermione to have more time at peace and not be abused for a while longer. I am curious to see what Voldemort has planned now. I wonder if in the future after she is rescued by Lupin and Severus if she will be unable to bear being in Lupin's presence?Livvy
Response from sbrande (Author of Descending into Obscurity)
Some of your questions shall be answered (in a round about way) in the next chapter and it's not the reason why she loathes Remus' presence so much that you think.
Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
Love Sonia :)