The Way Home
morgaine_dulac256 Reviews | 6.49/10 (256 Ratings, 0 Likes, 96 Favorites )
He has left it all behind. He does not belong to the Wizarding world anymore. Has he ever? Seven years after the defeat of the Dark Lord, Severus has found a new life in the land of ice and snow. Will he even find love?
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morgaine_dulac
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Born: in the glorious year of 1979, when Dio joined Black Sabbath and Peter Pettigrew started passing on information to the Dark Lord
Colours: black, green, silver
Passions: writing, cooking, baking, witchcraft
Obsessions: quite a few, chocolate for one (hi Lupin!), but mainly a certain Potions master and a blond DE.
When I am not writing alone, I co-write with my favourite Ravenclaw star_girl. Look for sevs_starsisters to find our stories.
Published writer since 2014. Original fiction is good fun, but I find myself returning to fan fiction every now and then 
Reviews for The Way Home
‘It is you,’ he whispered. ‘All of it is you, Severus.’Beautiful line, beautiful chapter.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
*bows* Thank you!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
*bows* Thank you!
Oh, I can't wait to see him play dress-up! He will surprise her indeed!By the way, your title is perfect. Cassandra herself is The Way Home.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I missed the robes, I really did.Thank you for your compliments. I am enjoying re-reading the story while you read it for the first time.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I missed the robes, I really did.Thank you for your compliments. I am enjoying re-reading the story while you read it for the first time.Cheers. /M
I am loving your sense of place. I've never been anywhere at all even like Iceland, and this really makes me want to go (so I'm glad you're taking me along!).Methinks also that the cat knows more than a cat would....I love the pace of this, the gradual getting-to-know-you development. And if she is not a "real" witch (and I'm not convinced yet!), still the effect of her words on him was very well delineated.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Iceland is indeed a wonderful place. I fell in love with the landscape there many years ago. I you ever have the possibility, you should visit.Hm, Nicodemus is a smart little kitty, very smart.Now, let's go see whether Cassandra is a witch ...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Iceland is indeed a wonderful place. I fell in love with the landscape there many years ago. I you ever have the possibility, you should visit.Hm, Nicodemus is a smart little kitty, very smart.Now, let's go see whether Cassandra is a witch ...
Oh, I love this woman--and I believe Severus does, too! What subject does she teach those dunderheads and nincompoops? They are exactly right for each other!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Would be fun if she taught chemistry, eh? But actually she teaches English.Glad you like the pairing.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Would be fun if she taught chemistry, eh? But actually she teaches English.Glad you like the pairing.Cheers. /M
Well, her name is Cassandra, after all, so perhaps she has powers that don't really require explicit answers....And yay, Minerva! She really did make up for her treatment of him during the worst of it.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I've always liked Minerva and was very disappointed about how she treated Snape during their last encounter. Needed to give her a second chance, too.Tanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I've always liked Minerva and was very disappointed about how she treated Snape during their last encounter. Needed to give her a second chance, too.Tanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Oh, dear heaven.... (Toujours pur--what was the story where someone had Hermione thinking that would be a very good name for a brand of orange juice?)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Orange juice? Oh Merlin! ;-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Orange juice? Oh Merlin! ;-)
Oh, yay. Those words are so important, as is Severus' realization that he will stay or go based on her decision. So wonderful!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
He does have his bright moments ;-)Glad you liked.Cheers. /M
Response from WriterMerrin (Reviewer)
I finally got around to rec'ing this story to The New Library, and now you're entitled to use the "I've been rec'd" icon found here:http://community.livejournal.com/the_new_library/78056.html
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I take a deep bow and say: thank you very much. I am honoured.And I just love the icon!! Yum!/M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
He does have his bright moments ;-)Glad you liked.Cheers. /M
Response from WriterMerrin (Reviewer)
I finally got around to rec'ing this story to The New Library, and now you're entitled to use the "I've been rec'd" icon found here:http://community.livejournal.com/the_new_library/78056.html
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I take a deep bow and say: thank you very much. I am honoured.And I just love the icon!! Yum!/M
What a great start! I love both his curiosity and his reserve--and why do I think they might just share more than a country of origin? Onward!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Yeah, why would you think that, huh? ;-)Glad you liked the start. Hope you'll like the rest.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Yeah, why would you think that, huh? ;-)Glad you liked the start. Hope you'll like the rest.Cheers. /M
Until Severus got back to Cassandra's from Hogwarts, I worried that she might get frightened again. I'm glad that she is not averse to the use of magic, and I'm sure Severus will help her regain control of hers.Nicodemus is a very astute familiar and takes his responsibility to Cassy very seriously. I imagine that he has carefully watched over her for the last ten years.I like the way you are bringing their story along, revealing bits of their past as they have learned to come to terms with each other's past as well as their own. Both deserve to be happy.Great chapter!Beth
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I'm very glad that you like what I am doing to Severus and Cassandra. I have grown very fond of the both of them. And Nicodemus is a wonderful little cat.The last chapter is written, so all I have to do now is post them.Thanks, once more, for reading and taking the time to review.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I'm very glad that you like what I am doing to Severus and Cassandra. I have grown very fond of the both of them. And Nicodemus is a wonderful little cat.The last chapter is written, so all I have to do now is post them.Thanks, once more, for reading and taking the time to review.Cheers. /M
Again, so sweet. I love it! I am so glad he took the time to tell her he loved her.Livvy
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Oh so am I. Trust me :-)Glad you liked it!Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Oh so am I. Trust me :-)Glad you liked it!Cheers. /M
Finally... it's so sweet to "observe" them...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
They're cute, aren't they.Glad you're enjoying this.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
They're cute, aren't they.Glad you're enjoying this.Cheers. /M
I'm so happy they've said it, at last! Of course, I'm sure you'll come up witth a new twist in the plot to shoot it all to hell again, but that's your particular genius *wink*! Very good chapter.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
a new twist in the plot to shoot it all to hell againWho'd come up with a cruel thing like that? Me? Na, never! *snort*Hope you'll like it though.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
a new twist in the plot to shoot it all to hell againWho'd come up with a cruel thing like that? Me? Na, never! *snort*Hope you'll like it though.Cheers. /M
Oh, Severus' words about learning to live with it are so true. Per's last sentence is also so telling. Good for her for suggesting they Apparate. *applauds*
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
It would be weird if all the pain just went away. And in Severus' case, his pain has made him into the man he is today. And the same goes for Cassandra.Per is a very understanding friend. He's grown on me. Initially, he was just a sidekick at the Goth Party. I'm glad he decided to stick around.Now let's see what Magic can do ...Glad you're still reading. Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
It would be weird if all the pain just went away. And in Severus' case, his pain has made him into the man he is today. And the same goes for Cassandra.Per is a very understanding friend. He's grown on me. Initially, he was just a sidekick at the Goth Party. I'm glad he decided to stick around.Now let's see what Magic can do ...Glad you're still reading. Cheers. /M
I really like Per. What a guy, suffering the agony of a close friendship with his unrequieted love!! If you do an epilogue, could he please find someone? (Of course, it's your world, and you should follow your plan...) Severus is so compassionate. I love the way that he is giveing her time, and also that he's considered what she's going to feel, and what he's asked of her. Excellent!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Um, do you do Legilimency? Because I am currently writing the epilogue and have just been thinking about Per and what he is doing now. Spooky.I'm very glad that you like my little story. It means a lot to me./M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Um, do you do Legilimency? Because I am currently writing the epilogue and have just been thinking about Per and what he is doing now. Spooky.I'm very glad that you like my little story. It means a lot to me./M
Wonderful chapter! Your attention to detail is perfect. You make it all seem so real. Makes me wonder about some of my friends -- if they are wizards in disguise. :)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Uh, who knows. Go say 'Voldemort' now and then and see if they flinch ;-)Glad you liked the chapter.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Uh, who knows. Go say 'Voldemort' now and then and see if they flinch ;-)Glad you liked the chapter.Cheers. /M
Thanks for updating regularly it really enhances my enjoyment of this great story. I love how you have them being able to heal each other and face up to their own individual pasts.Just wondering on the name Cassie. For a while there I thought her name was Cassiopeia considering the Black's penchant for using the names of stars/constellations as first names, but it is Cassandra. How did you settle on the name Cassie/Cassandra?Cheers and lookinf forward to reading more.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I'm happy to inform you that the next chapter is in the queue.About the name Cassandra: I just like the name, so there is no hidden meaning behind me choosing it.Thank you very much for reading and leaving a note. I am very glad that you are enjoying my little story. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
I'm happy to inform you that the next chapter is in the queue.About the name Cassandra: I just like the name, so there is no hidden meaning behind me choosing it.Thank you very much for reading and leaving a note. I am very glad that you are enjoying my little story. /M
Oh I hate it when Severus tries to be unselfish and acts the git because of it...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Hehe, I kinda like git-Severus. It's so him. ;-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Hehe, I kinda like git-Severus. It's so him. ;-)
Cassandra and Severus have crossed a chasm this night. I believe she is willing to leave Iceland and return to Wizarding Britian with Severus. However, I sense that Severus is unsure that this would be the best thing for her... but what are they to do? Severus feels he must return, but doesn't want to ask anything of Cassandre that will cause her harm.Maybe, [Severus] thought, just maybe, there was a chance that magic would not divide them after all. This was a great chapter! Thank you. Beth
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
What ever road they choose, it will be a tough decision.Stay tuned, and you will find out.Thank you for reading and leaving a note. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
What ever road they choose, it will be a tough decision.Stay tuned, and you will find out.Thank you for reading and leaving a note. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. /M
*tears*
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Naw! *hands over handkerchief*Didn't mean to make anybody cry./M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Naw! *hands over handkerchief*Didn't mean to make anybody cry./M
Now that's an interesting turn...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Glad you liked it. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Glad you liked it. /M
I know this story is just getting started. Coming home can't possibly be that easy? Can it?You are a skilled writer, I'm sure there will be more twists and turns on the road back to Hogwarts...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
You're right, coming home is not that easy.Hope you'll like the continuation, and thank you for the compliment./M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
You're right, coming home is not that easy.Hope you'll like the continuation, and thank you for the compliment./M
Woohoo! Severus is thinking about coming back to Hogwarts, and I'll bet Cassandra would come with him.This was a wonderful chapter full of thoughts of the future... and the hopes of this reader that the Potions Master and Sirius Black's little sister will soon be making their home there. It is time.Thanks, Beth
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Don't get too excited yet ... ;-)Thanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Don't get too excited yet ... ;-)Thanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Oh my. I must admit I thought Christmas would bring about the 'talk', but alas, perhaps New Years?? Very nice, Though I'm wondering if there's more to Per than meets the eye...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Per is growing a lot. Wonder what I will do with him ...Thanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Per is growing a lot. Wonder what I will do with him ...Thanks for reading and leaving a note. /M
Severus coming back? Will Cassandra come with him? I hope he tells her he loves her soon!Thanks!Livvy
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Yeah, hope he does. (Um, shouldn't I know that? hihi)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Yeah, hope he does. (Um, shouldn't I know that? hihi)
*blinks back little tears* so beautiful!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Naw! Your comment just made my day.Cheers. /M
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of The Way Home)
Naw! Your comment just made my day.Cheers. /M