The Spirit That Remembers
Elise_Wanderer221 Reviews | 7.48/10 (221 Ratings, 0 Likes, 71 Favorites )
The war is over, and Severus Snape is dead---or is he? Hermione Granger, with the help of Harry Potter, begins to work on redeeming his memory. In the process, she uncovers the power of memory itself. Canon-compliant—despite JKR’s best efforts.
Complete in 19 chapters plus Prologue and Epilogue (What Epilogue?).
Chapters (21)
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Elise_Wanderer
Member Since 2008 | 5 Stories | Favorited by 62 | 555 Reviews Written | 567 Review Responses
I stumbled onto the Potterverse in the summer of 2007, the weekend that DH came out, which was also the weekend I had a screening of the latest film. I reread HBP after starting DH and realizing it had been awhile, so, by the end of that weekend, I was overdosed on Harry Potter . . . and needed a fix! I stumbled onto SS/HG fics. These turned out to be far and away my favorite of these writings, in part because they're almost all wickedly erotic, funny as hell, deeply moving, and a vindication of intelligence as the ultimate aphrodisiac!
In RL I am an actor and a writer.
Reviews for The Spirit That Remembers
hermione is fascinated, and so am i! i can't wait to learn what else she discovers about snape. : )
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I hope to keep you (both!) fascinated! Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I hope to keep you (both!) fascinated! Thanks for reviewing!
this is a very intriguing beginning and i look forward eagerly to seeing where it goes from here.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much! It is finished, but TPP is posting slowly because they're a bit swamped right now, so have patience. I think you will enjoy where it goes (hope so, anyway!).Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much! It is finished, but TPP is posting slowly because they're a bit swamped right now, so have patience. I think you will enjoy where it goes (hope so, anyway!).Thanks for reviewing!
Love it! I especially like your distinction between a nice and a good man. /M
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
It's a subtle thing, isn't it? If it had to be one or the other, it'd be a hard choice, but I think I'd choose good.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
Because being nice is totally overrated? ;-)
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
No, actually, it's a lovely thing (my best boyfriend of all time was deeply, genuinely nice). So on second thought, don't make me choose! I want 'em both!!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
It's a subtle thing, isn't it? If it had to be one or the other, it'd be a hard choice, but I think I'd choose good.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
Because being nice is totally overrated? ;-)
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
No, actually, it's a lovely thing (my best boyfriend of all time was deeply, genuinely nice). So on second thought, don't make me choose! I want 'em both!!
Anonymous
Great continuation! Your analysis of Ron's behaviour is very fitting and works well with the canon-character. I'm eager to read about what Hermione and Harry will find!
Author's Response: Thank you! I hope I've stayed true to them all. I like Ron, and I can see why she would, too. But she and Harry are going to find out some things that will expand her horizons....
Thanks for reviewing!
Well two out of three on Snape's side is not bad!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Quite true, and I guess I can't really blame Ron. Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Quite true, and I guess I can't really blame Ron. Thanks for reviewing!
A great start, Elise_Wanderer. I'm very sad for Ron--I can see how that would be something one dealt with in being married to Hermione if one couldn't share it--those sudden, all-consuming obsessions. I'm looking forward to the next!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you--that means a lot from you! And I think you'll be interested to find out more as it goes along---all may not be quite as it appears....Thanks so much for the review!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you--that means a lot from you! And I think you'll be interested to find out more as it goes along---all may not be quite as it appears....Thanks so much for the review!
ooohhh. intriguing start. thanks
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Glad you think so--thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Glad you think so--thanks for reviewing!
A well-constructed and teasing start; I look forward to reading more.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much!
Anonymous
A really good and catching beginning!
Author's Response: Thanks, and thanks for reviewing--I appreciate it!
You have me well and truly hooked. Whose secret will we find out first? :D
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Ummm, his, I believe...but not for awhile. There are other secrets to discover first. Glad to hook you---thanks for the review!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Ummm, his, I believe...but not for awhile. There are other secrets to discover first. Glad to hook you---thanks for the review!
Very intriguing. Looking forward to the next chapter. /M
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thanks, M! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it, and thanks for the review!-w
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thanks, M! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it, and thanks for the review!-w
Brilliant chapter, very well written.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so very much! I hope you enjoy this journey---it was great fun to write.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so very much! I hope you enjoy this journey---it was great fun to write.Thanks for reviewing!
Very nicely written my dear! I must admit to being a bit teary-eyed here. I feel you've handled the complexities of marriage brilliantly and with great sensitivity.Well done!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so glad you think so---it means a lot, coming from you!Thanks so much for reviewing, my dear!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so glad you think so---it means a lot, coming from you!Thanks so much for reviewing, my dear!
I liked this first chapter, and I hope the second chapter will be just as nice a read. :)
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you---I hope so, too! Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you---I hope so, too! Thanks for reviewing!
Intriguing begining. Well written.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you very much---hope you enjoy where it goes. Thanks so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you very much---hope you enjoy where it goes. Thanks so much for reviewing!
Nice start, Elise! :)
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you, my dear!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you, my dear!
Oh this is a promising start! And I am fortunate enough to be the first to review it. I like it very much. You've packed a lot of backstory into a tiny, well crafted chapter. -Wahoo
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much, and thanks for being the first! I hope you like where it goes. This is my first multi-chapter effort, and I tried to pack a lot in all the way through. Thank you for reviewing---you made my night!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much, and thanks for being the first! I hope you like where it goes. This is my first multi-chapter effort, and I tried to pack a lot in all the way through. Thank you for reviewing---you made my night!
Doesn't it say in the epilogue "Hermione Weasley"?
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
No, sorry. The only mention of a Weasley is in the admonition to Rose about "Grandpa Weasley." (I just checked it again to be sure.) I did read it pretty carefully before writing this, and there's a lot that's suggested without being explicitly stated.
“You will not be able to give it up, Miss Granger” he replied, matter-of-factly.There should be a comma after Granger.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you.
I didn't see a mention of it and maybe you've never heard of it, but there was a fic written a few years back by a person using the penname Riley and the title of her fic was Pawn to Queen aka PtQ. It was about chess and SS/HG.Your Mr. Riley, PtQ, and chess stood out.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Very sharp eyes! This is indeed an homage to that marvelous (though abandoned) fic. I figured if I had to give his chess partner a name, I might as well give a nod to Riley. Wish she'd return and finish it someday!So glad you caught that--you are indeed an SSHG fan!
I really enjoyed it.I think your pacing is very good. The story isn't rushed and it doesn't drag.I cannot imagine how much effort this took to write. Thank you so much for sharing your imagination with us.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. It was a blast to write, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!(I love the little cheerleader, too--that's exactly how getting a review feels!)