The Witches of Gilford
pyjamapants438 Reviews | 6.84/10 (438 Ratings, 0 Likes, 373 Favorites )
The war and subsequent clean-up has ended, and the wizarding world is beginning to come out of its shell. Having had enough of Hermione and Severus's bookworm, introverted ways, Molly and Minerva give well-intentioned Christmas gifts aiming to push our heroes out of their comfort zones and into the arms of a well-read, like-minded witch or wizard. Will our heroes ally to survive with their wits intact? Will they overcome their personal demons? Will they find love within the pages of the detested novel?
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I'm a freelancing Yank who lives in the Midwest with her husband, three cats, and two dogs.
I'm a dabbler by nature. Jack of all trades, master of none. I write, run, swim, garden, quilt, bake, and so on.
Reviews for The Witches of Gilford
Pajama Pants does a wonderful job of playing with my heart as these two characters I have come to want desparately to be together are pulled apart and then pushed together even more intensely. I found myself muttering at the computer at both of them on the date! I was also surprised to find myself most displeased with Albus Dumbledore...a character of whom I am usually a devoted fan. Being able to hear the music added to the experience.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Awww, shucks. I'm glad I've you over to the ship!
Excellent story. Well-written, funny, poignant. All good things -- can't wait for more.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it!
ha, that was a great chapter. so they both went through the night misreading each other's attitudes. I loved the chapter. I can't wait to read the next one. sad that it's not going to be up until late this month. :( anyways, i'm looking forward to it and will be looking for it and trying to be patient! if it's not before christmas merry christmas!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Writing this date made me hope I never have to go on a first date again. I suspect the next chapter will be up before Christmas. We'll see how efficient the humor elves are at assisting me.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Writing this date made me hope I never have to go on a first date again. I suspect the next chapter will be up before Christmas. We'll see how efficient the humor elves are at assisting me.
I'm caught up now (that it's getting so good)!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
:)Glad you're enjoying it, toots. I'll win you over to the Snape/Hermione fandom yet.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
:)Glad you're enjoying it, toots. I'll win you over to the Snape/Hermione fandom yet.
"It felt like they were sharing the best kind of secret together." Oh, I am undone! Not only was this hot as hell, but the emotional intensity and sensitivity was beautifully wrought. Thank you so much for writing this!
Ungh, I love Bolero... it has ALWAYS turned me on. And making out with Severus in a hallway... what a perfect end to the evening. Brava!
those two poor babies. the road to lurv is rocky, indeed. this was a supreb update and i loved the music inserts, altho i had to use two different internet browsers! (my dunderheadedness, not yours!) thanks so much
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the music inserts! I was struggling to write it, and just couldn't do it until I figured out what they were listening to. I figured I might as well share the soundtrack!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the music inserts! I was struggling to write it, and just couldn't do it until I figured out what they were listening to. I figured I might as well share the soundtrack!
Great chapter! I've always loved Bolero for the exact reasons that Hermione was thinking (you put it into words better than I could). I enjoyed watching the video--it's exciting to see all of the instruments at work. And I actually just saw the HCMC Symphony Orchestra play the overture to Prokofiev's R and J two weeks ago so I was really excited when you mentioned it.And I'm so glad that they got to have a nice little makeout session. I can't wait to see what they have planned for the book club, although to be honest, I forgot all about it during the date scene.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The music was integral to me working through some writer's block, and it only seemed fair to share! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!!!!!Thanks for the lovely review!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The music was integral to me working through some writer's block, and it only seemed fair to share! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!!!!!Thanks for the lovely review!
Oh, and I;m glad to see I wasn't alone in thinking of Hermione and Severus dashing around an ice rink in purple and sequins. I loved Torville and Dean when I was a kid ;-)
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I have a hankering for IceDancing!Snape now. Hopefully that image wasn't too distracting whilst you were reading....
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I have a hankering for IceDancing!Snape now. Hopefully that image wasn't too distracting whilst you were reading....
Snerk! All they needed was a bout of food poisoning from the restaurant and it would have been the perfect evening!Thank you for that. Most refreshing and I look forward to reading more :D
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Indeed.Alas, no food poisoning until chapter 8 (which is up now).Thanks for reviewing! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Indeed.Alas, no food poisoning until chapter 8 (which is up now).Thanks for reviewing! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Oh good lord... Nigel Reese sounds suspiciously like... GILDEROY LOCKEHART!!! 
Can it be?? Sure, he's not blond, but he's so annoyingly good-looking and Practically Perfect in Every Way! If Hermione and Severus can survive this with their sanity intact, it'll be a miracle! Looking forward to reading the next chapter...
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Nigel Reese is a bit much to handle, isn't he? :)I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully, you've enjoyed their various coping mechanisms.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Nigel Reese is a bit much to handle, isn't he? :)I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully, you've enjoyed their various coping mechanisms.
Have finally found the time to come on over and read your fic! I really liked this chapter. You've discussed a couple of things about magic that I've pondered in the past very interestingly... and that was a cleverly horrific way to off poor Ron!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm absolutely tickled that you've read and liked this. Glad you appreciated how I offed Ron. It was either "gruesome, horrific death" or "lying, cheating, SOB". I just didn't have the energy to ever write a scene with him in it, so the gruesome death won out. Although after writing chapter 5 of this, I find I don't loathe him quite so much.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm absolutely tickled that you've read and liked this. Glad you appreciated how I offed Ron. It was either "gruesome, horrific death" or "lying, cheating, SOB". I just didn't have the energy to ever write a scene with him in it, so the gruesome death won out. Although after writing chapter 5 of this, I find I don't loathe him quite so much.
Ohh, now this was an awkward date! Glad it came to a satisfactory ending, at least (hmm, should Ginny's failure to make the charm a little bit longer lasting get the credit for that?), but I didn't envy either Hermione or Severus for most of it!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I believe Ginny has redeemed herself for the last chapter. First she fends off Lavender, and then she indirectly sends Hermione into Severus's arms. :)
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I believe Ginny has redeemed herself for the last chapter. First she fends off Lavender, and then she indirectly sends Hermione into Severus's arms. :)
I know everyone is waiting for the *book club presentation* chapter but I loved this one. And thank you for the "happy thanksgiving" greeting. I think I speak for all American's on this holiday we eat to much damn food, but it's so good!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I'm tickled people enjoy the book club. I rather like the passengers rather than the vehicle. ;)Thanks for reviewing!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I'm tickled people enjoy the book club. I rather like the passengers rather than the vehicle. ;)Thanks for reviewing!
nice job - keep up the good work!!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
You know for a spy whose life depended on reading body language Snape does a shockingly poor job and reading Hermione. Good thing he didnt have to date as a spy. Might I remind you that my birthday is 12/31? Perhaps chapter 8 could be my present???? 
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Indeed. I believe his spy training entirely skipped first dates and ticked off girl-friend types.Chapter 8 is coming along.... I believe it will be posted well before 12/31. Perhaps I could interest you in a more citrus-inspired later chapter for your birthday?
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
COLOR ME PLENTY INTERSTED!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Indeed. I believe his spy training entirely skipped first dates and ticked off girl-friend types.Chapter 8 is coming along.... I believe it will be posted well before 12/31. Perhaps I could interest you in a more citrus-inspired later chapter for your birthday?
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
COLOR ME PLENTY INTERSTED!
What a delicious and sassy beginning! How did I miss this until now?Running to read the rest!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for leaving a review!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for leaving a review!
Awww... I look forward to your next chapter!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you for reviewing! I hope the next chapter lives up to your expectations!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you for reviewing! I hope the next chapter lives up to your expectations!
My favorite sentance was the last one.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the story enough to pick a favourite sentence! I tend to agree... Albus was rather cruel to several individuals.Thanks for the review!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the story enough to pick a favourite sentence! I tend to agree... Albus was rather cruel to several individuals.Thanks for the review!
Anonymous
Great chapter! I think it's great how you captured the emotions of grieving Hermione and how much Severus was touched by it, and managed to overlook his own feelings by it - and so find out completely new ways to react...
It's so good that he finally talked about his experiences, too. My favourite part is the dinner, though, with the both of them eating in companionable silence, not needing to speak , just enjoy each others company, and Hermione falling asleep in his arms. If anything is a sign of feeling well with someone other, than this is it, I think.
Author's Response: Thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter so much.
This is a great story, and your writing is excellent.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you so much for leaving a review to tell me so! Thanks!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you so much for leaving a review to tell me so! Thanks!
Lovely! Can't wait for the next installment. Thanks for writing.
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
You're quite welcome! Thanks for reviewing!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
You're quite welcome! Thanks for reviewing!
Awwww, your Severus is so adorable, considering his feelings, concluding that he has fallen in love with Hermione. And what a perfect image you left us with! Am loving this story, and I am always excited when I get notification that it is updated. Thanks!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks so much for your lovely review! Though I suspect Snape would send you a howler if he read that you'd called him adorable. ;)
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thanks so much for your lovely review! Though I suspect Snape would send you a howler if he read that you'd called him adorable. ;)
And she has them sleeping together by chapter 5 although not quite in the way I had hoped. It does my romantic heart good to see how relaxed they have grown with eachother. I have a feeling this relationship is going to last. "She was accustomed to friends playing different roles and satisfying different aspects of her personality" So very true!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
:DI'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! There's nothing nicer than falling asleep with someone (well, other than SLEEPING with that someone before you fall asleep......)
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
:DI'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! There's nothing nicer than falling asleep with someone (well, other than SLEEPING with that someone before you fall asleep......)
Bravo...that was a fantastic chapter. Let's see what happens when they both wake up and look at each other.......
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you! I hope you're pleased with the opening scene of chapter 6... should be up within a week or so.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from pyjamapants (Author of The Witches of Gilford)
Thank you! I hope you're pleased with the opening scene of chapter 6... should be up within a week or so.Thanks for reviewing!