Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road
devsgma418 Reviews | 6.11/10 (418 Ratings, 0 Likes, 173 Favorites )
Darned Child and Devsgma have combined their talents to tell you the story of what has happened to our favorite pair. It starts with a few letters from one extremely grouchy Potions maker to the manager of a used book store. Canon through Deathly Hallows to the point of Severus Snape's supposed death at which point it becomes AU.
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Having just discovered your story, I'm completely hooked. The title led me to expect something lighthearted and wry, which it is, but the darker mystery of the nightmares is an unexpected bonus. It gives the story such a suspenseful dimension. Really looking forward to more.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Thank you so much! We always enjoy welcoming a new reader. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Thank you so much! We always enjoy welcoming a new reader. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
superb, now will she consult a portrait?
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
(Uhm - if we tell - then you'd know and you'd tell others.) I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
(Uhm - if we tell - then you'd know and you'd tell others.) I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Ooch finally they get down to details. Poor Simon just can't be comfortable revealing anything personal about himself, and while Hermione has his best interests at heart, talking about these things really pushes his defensive buttons. I think that old trickster Dumbledore may have something to do with his nightmares. Maybe a carefully approached portrait consult would be helpful. Hoping that Hermione can help him, but really wanting them to pounce on each other soon too! :) PS: Baby girl arrived on the 19th, healthy and strong via c-section! We're both doing great. :)
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Wonderful news about the baby and you! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Wonderful news about the baby and you! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
What a nosy neighbor! Damn her and her meddlesome ways. Great chapter, I really do love their chemistry. And I suspect Mr. Non-Romance is really quite the hedonist on the inside.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Yesh, she is. LOLI'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Yesh, she is. LOLI'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Phew – at least he didn't run (yet). This is not how they imagined the evening to turn out, heh? But in the long run, it seems to be much more helpful than the version we have all been expecting. Good luck to them and thanks to you!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Leontes and Yorik.Delightfully appropriate, on both counts. Especially Yorik.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Someone else had to explain Leontes to me, believe it or not, because that name came from Darned Child.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Someone else had to explain Leontes to me, believe it or not, because that name came from Darned Child.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
"I think I've just been paid a compliment, but I'm not quite sure."I adore this line. Absolutely.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
The wonderful and clever Darned Child came up with that.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
The wonderful and clever Darned Child came up with that.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Oh, I wonder what that's going to mean for their physical relationship now that she realizes he won't fall asleep in her presence. This just isn't getting any easier!I also have to say that after reading it last night, my mind kept on returning to the flying scene all day today.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Hee! We'll find out, but we're really glad you enjoyed the flight!I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Hee! We'll find out, but we're really glad you enjoyed the flight!I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
aww, poor simon. he wants the dreams to go away, but he doesn't want to lose lily. I wish i could reach through and give him a hug. I can't wait to read more.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
What? Did Dumbledore do it to him so he felt guilty enough to keep spying, then didnt reverse it before he died? That would be cold, even for Dumbles.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Well, IF he did, I'd have to agree. But think what he had in mind for Harry. Not much difference, huh?I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Well, IF he did, I'd have to agree. But think what he had in mind for Harry. Not much difference, huh?I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
now we're getting somewhere! i totally wouldn't put it past dumbledork to do something like that. great update. i love youse guys. thanks so much
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
LOL We love you too.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
LOL We love you too.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Wow. That was quite intense.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Yes, yes it was.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Yes, yes it was.I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I feel so sad for Simon. These nightmares are terrible and he seems to be at a breaking point. Because opening up like he did in the end is a huge clue about it. I really do hope that she'll be able to help him. Not only for the sake of the story but also because he deserves it so much after evrything he's been through.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
We shall see, won't we. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
We shall see, won't we. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Oh My! Poor Severus....I hope Hermione can help him to end the nightmares...Excellent chapter, looking forward to more...Thank you for this chapter today...you have made my day!!!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
You're very welcome! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
You're very welcome! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Oh, poor Hermione isn't trying to be a tease, but I'm sure looking forward to reading Sev's reaction. Delightful chapter.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
"My dreamer has finally arrived,"Another wonderful moment that heralds a long-awaited scene. I'm so glad they did this!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Thank you! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from WriterMerrin (Reviewer)
I came across the movie this was inspired by (or you could have been inspired by the book, I guess), and I watched it last night. It was funny and touching, but I'm ever so much gladder (as I read this story for at least the third time) that you really made it your own, adding so many interesting aspects.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Hee! I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I watch it whenever I know it's on. It had such a bittersweet ending, but I don't think it would have worked any other way, really. If Helene had met him before he died, and they really fell in love, his wife would have been destroyed I think. As it was, my impression, from the movie anyway as I've never actually read the book, is that Frank's wife (is it telling that I don't recall her name?) was a tad bit jealous of Helene, but was gracious and welcomed her.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Thank you! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from WriterMerrin (Reviewer)
I came across the movie this was inspired by (or you could have been inspired by the book, I guess), and I watched it last night. It was funny and touching, but I'm ever so much gladder (as I read this story for at least the third time) that you really made it your own, adding so many interesting aspects.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Hee! I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I watch it whenever I know it's on. It had such a bittersweet ending, but I don't think it would have worked any other way, really. If Helene had met him before he died, and they really fell in love, his wife would have been destroyed I think. As it was, my impression, from the movie anyway as I've never actually read the book, is that Frank's wife (is it telling that I don't recall her name?) was a tad bit jealous of Helene, but was gracious and welcomed her.
wow, great chapter. that neighbor is a trip... i think i would kick her if she interrupted something like that. anyways, i can't wait to read more!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
simon just can't catch a break! i can't tell youse guys how much i look forward to the updates of this delightful story. you all write so powerfully and feelingly that i'm feeling what the characters are feeling. thanks so much...youse guys rock! 
(me blowing kisses)
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
LOL. Thank you. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
LOL. Thank you. I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Ok, Wow! Mrs. Carmichael is lucky to be in one piece after that! I really hope there will be no more interuptions. I am really with Simon on this!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
No guarantees! ;)I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
No guarantees! ;)I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Good! Looking forward to the rest of the evening
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
This woman is absolutely awful. Seveus would do better to Apparate directly inside Hermione's flat next time to avoid the nosy woman.Now I can only hope they'll resume their previous activity after dinner? Talking can surely wait until morning. *grin*
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Ah, poor Mrs Carmichael would be sooo hurt if she knew what you said. (but I have to agree ;) ) I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Ah, poor Mrs Carmichael would be sooo hurt if she knew what you said. (but I have to agree ;) ) I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I still think he should have Oblivated that woman!
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words. (I, personally, think Hermione would have killed him if he'd done something like that to her neighbor.)
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your review. RL has reared it's ugly head and stolen me away. I think I've found my way back. Thank you so much for your kind words. (I, personally, think Hermione would have killed him if he'd done something like that to her neighbor.)
Hee.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
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Mrs. Carmichael is delightful. I've had a smile on my face since her blue eyes spied Simon in the hallway. Thanks for the update.
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I think you're the only reviewer who actually like Mrs Carmichael. LOL You get the PRIZE! (Pssst - what prize?)(What do you mean, what prize? Don't we have prizes?)* eye roll * (NOOOO!)( Ooops?)About that prize, uhm - a new chapter is in the queue?
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
I think you're the only reviewer who actually like Mrs Carmichael. LOL You get the PRIZE! (Pssst - what prize?)(What do you mean, what prize? Don't we have prizes?)* eye roll * (NOOOO!)( Ooops?)About that prize, uhm - a new chapter is in the queue?
Okay. Who will knock on the door (or window) in the next chapter? ;-)
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Banana?Banana who?Knock-knock.Who's there?Banana.Banana who?Knock-knock.Who's there!!!Orange.Orange who?Orange you glad I didn't say Banana? ;)
Response from devsgma (Author of Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road)
Banana?Banana who?Knock-knock.Who's there?Banana.Banana who?Knock-knock.Who's there!!!Orange.Orange who?Orange you glad I didn't say Banana? ;)