Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition
StormySkize29 Reviews | 6.52/10 (29 Ratings, 0 Likes, 35 Favorites )
Hermione and Severus celebrate their first Christmas as husband and wife, and Hermione's parents come for a visit. No angst here. This is unabashedly sweet and fluffy, just as a Christmas story should be. You may need to brush your teeth after reading this one!
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I am in my late 50's and I didn't even start reading Harry Potter until after the third book came out. My granddaughter got me 'hooked on Potter,' and while surfing the net one day, I found a fanfiction site. That was it! My first story, "Renaissance," was published on Ashwinder a month later and I've been writing ever since. I am primarily a HG/SS shipper, but I also enjoy reading and writing RL/SS. I live in Tampa, Florida with my wonderfully adoring and supportive husband, and three completely spoiled cats. (Kallie, Mysha, and Smudge {who was the inspiration for the cat that Severus gives Hermione in my story "Renaissance."}) I'm always happy to correspond with my readers and I answer ALL reviews. I'm always looking for plot-bunnies, so feel free to throw some ideas out.
Reviews for Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition
very good epilogue XD (i ocnsider this the epilogue XD rather thatn the last chapter XD) Beautiful story ^^ I think I´ve gotten a little bit of a crush? on your stories XD
Such a perfectly lovely story!!!
Awwwwwww, how sweet! And I think Portia is the perfect name for the Snape daughter. After all, she's bound to be a clever little thing with such intelligent parents...
Aww, just sweet. I hadn't read the original story when this was first posted, but I caught that one on Ashwinder over Christmas break. So I'm glad to catch up on this one too.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed.
*gasp* i think i'm going into insulin shock! lovely, fluffy and touching. thanks so much and a blessed new year to you and yours
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I did warn about excess fluff ... I'm glad you enjoyed in spite of its marshmallowy stickiness.Thanks for reading and reviewing.And a happy, healthy, and (hopefully) prosperous New Year to you and yours, as well.
I love it! Tidings of Comfort and Joy has become a Christmas Tradition of my own. I have read it every year since I found it and admittedly inbetween, as well. It is wonderful to see that Severus are doing well and happy.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.I must admit I was surprised, but exceedingly pleased, to learn how many people like the original story. I never thought I would re-visit, but I'm glad I did.Thanks for reading and reviewing and for all the lovely, shiny stars!
What a sweet story. I enjoyed it
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Thank you so much!And thank you for all the pretty stars!
Perfect fluff and a classic holiday dilemma -- how to honor your parents' traditions while creating your own. Thanks for letting us look in on this corner of the world again!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm so glad you enjoyed.Thanks for taking the time to read and review.And thank you for all the glittering Christmas stars!
Very moving and sweet.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.And thank you so much for all the lovely stars!I hope your holiday is lovely.
I loved so much the original story so I'm very glad to have news of this particular couple. There should be more challenge like this one to not forget beloved fiction like yours.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I never intended to write a sequel to my original story, but couldn't resist when this challenge was announced.Thank you for reading and for taking the time to leave a review ... and the stars!Happy holidays to you!
So sweet! Just perfect, really - thank you so much for this.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Intentionally sweet, and with no apologies for the fluff. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading and reviewing.Happy Holidays!
Awww!!! Tidings Of Comfort and Joy is one of my all time favorite SS/HG stories EVER, and I am thrilled beyond words that there is a sequel/epilogue! And such a lovely one! Thank you, thank you!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Although a writed should 'love' all her (or his!) stories, this one is a particular favourite of mine. I'm so happy to learn it's one of your favourites as well.I never intended to write a sequel, and this is really more of a snapshot than a sequel, but when the Yule Challenge was announced, I couldn't resist the opportunity to create one more Christmas for Severus and Hermione.I'm so glad you enjoyed it.I thank you for reading and reviewing ... and for all the lovely 'Christmas' stars!Happy Holidays!
Portia? Excellent baby name! And the stocking tradition...ohh, so cute! This is so wonderfully fluffy :) Merry Christmas!!!!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Intentionally fluffy ... lol.I couldn't resist the Shakespearean name for their little girl, and I still remember the opening of Portia's speech about the quality of mercy ... it just seemed very appropriate for Severus's child.Thank you for reading and reviewing.Happy Holidays!
What a perfect Christmas Eve, hope yours is as wonderful as your story.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Yes, their Christmas Eve was perfect. Mine is very quiet ... just hubby and I, as we don't have any family at all living nearby. But we are each other's best friend and are enjoying the evening nonetheless (although hubby has gone to bed now, and I'm taking the opportunity to catch up with answering reviews ...something I've neglected terribly!)I'm glad you enjoyed my little story.Thanks for reading and reviewing and for leaving all the lovely Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
Thank you for this delightful Yule Edition. I am embarrassed to admit it, but I haven't read Tidings of Comfort and Joy yet. I will correct this character flaw of mine just as soon as I post this review!I adore that Severus and Hermione's parents have such a good relationship. It's nice to see Severus not so grumpy... in fact he is solicitous of them! My favorite part is that Severus and Hermione are going to be parents. Woohoo! One of my daughters best friends from college is named Portia... they have always called her Shay. I think it is such a lovely name.My second favorite part is that Severus and Hermione establish their own family tradition of the green stockings on Christmas Eve, and their own red ones on Christmas Day. Thank you again! 
Beth
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I hope you'll enjoy the original story. It is a Christmas story, sort of, as it begins a few days before Christmas one year, and concludes on Christmas Eve the following year. A lot happens in-between, however. Please let me know what you think of it!I'm glad you liked this little story, however. The red woollen stocking is actually an element from the original story that I carried over.I've always been fond of the name Portia and was glad to be able to work it into a story in a believable way. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and for leaving me all the Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
So loverly....Happy Holidays
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm glad to know you enjoyed.Thank you for taking the time to read and review.And thank for all the 'loverly' Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
Oh! Tidings is one of my favourite stories, and here is a little extra tidbit, a sugarplum of an addition. How touching! I love that Severus had made hermine a matching stocking! Happy Holidyas, and thanks for this holiday girft to us!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm so happy to know you enjoyed it.I didn't think I'd ever write a sequel/epilogue to this story, but I couldn't resist the Yule Challenge.Thanks for reading and reviewing ... and for all the lovely Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
Squeeeee!!Santa has been very, very good to me this year! Tidings of Comfort and Joy was one of my very favorite SSHG Holiday stories from my first reading of it. The stocking Hermione gave to Severus at the end was one of my favorite parts. I am so glad that Severus found his first stocking as special as I did. I am delighted that you gave us this peek into their future. Thank you for a lovely holiday treat!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm not sure, but I don't think I've ever been 'squeeee'd' so enthusiastically!I'm always pleased to know that one of my stories is one of someone's favourites. It's one of my favourites as well.I never intended to do anything else with this story, but I couldn't resist the Yule Challenge.I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Thanks for taking the time to read and review ... and the stars are a special holiday treat for me as well!Happy Holidays!
OMG thank you for the Yule update on one of my most favorite Christmas stories. Now I just want to go read Tidings again instead of going to bed! This is wonderful!!!!!!! 
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Oh, thank you so much! Reviews such as yours are a wonderful Christmas present.I'm so glad you enjoyed it ... and that it makes you want to read the original story again. (Who needs sleep anyway?)Thanks for reading, reviewing, and sprinkling all those lovely Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
Very sweet.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Thank you so much.Happy Holidays!
Very sweet. :)
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Thank you very much.Happy Holidays!
Thank you for this wonderful Christmas fluff! Tidigs of Comfort and Joy has always been one of my favorite HG/SS fics. I re-read it often and I'm thrilled to see this sweet little sequel!
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm always flattered to know that people re-read my stories.I didn't think I'd ever re-visit Tidings, but I couldn't resist the Yule Challenge.I'm glad you enjoyed this fluffy little glimpse into our favourite couple's future.Thanks for taking the time to read and review and to leave all the lovely Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
I think I have a toothache now :DThat was delightfully sweet, thank you for the Yule Update - Tidings of Comfort and Joy is one of my ultimate favorite SSHG tales.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
Sorry about the toothache, but I did warn you!I'm glad you enjoyed. And I'm flattered to know that Tidings is one of your favourites.Thanks for reading, reviewing, and gifting me with all those lovely Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!
Tidings of Comfort and Joy is one of my absolute favorite stories, so this jaunt back into that wonderful creation is just the perfect gift. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and love of these characters with us all. Merry Christmas to you.
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.It always makes me happy to know that one of my stories is one of someone's favourites.Thanks for taking the time to read and review.Happy Holidays!
Lovely! I am so grateful for all of you fantastic authors who have taken the time to write and submit such wonderful stories for Christmas! This was especially lovely, I just adored the red woollen stockings part:-))
Response from StormySkize (Author of Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Yule 2008 Edition)
The red woollen stocking is very special to Severus and to me. I'm glad you think it's special, as well.Thank you for reading and reviewing, and for gifting me with all those twinkling Christmas stars!Happy Holidays!