Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P)
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When Professor Snape heals Hermione's injuries after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they are both surprised by what they learn. The two must work together to help Harry defeat Lord Voldemort.
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age : 34
sex : female
hometown : melbourne, australia
lives : brooklyn, usa
likes : HGSS, the holes in canon that make fanfiction fun, long walks on the beach
note regarding the phoenix trilogy : I am working on it! RL events are slowing me down, but I hope to be back posting sometime over summer (2010). Wish me luck . . .
Reviews for Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P)
Good chapter! I hope that is Dohlohov and that Severus will come upon the struggle in time to see Hermione use the new skills he has taught her for defense!Lookin' forward to another chapter!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Hmm . . . you'll just have to wait and see what happens! It's in the queue, at least, so you won't have to wait too long. :)Thanks for the review. :)
All hail Vector and the arithmancy! I love it ILOVEIT! Promise me there will be lots more in the upcoming chapters?She wasn’t so certain that she wanted Dumbledore as a confidant. Amen to that sister! I think AD is a manipulative bastard. OH NO what a cliffhanger! Quick update! 
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
There is more Arithmancy in this story's future: I PROMISE. :) And, yes, I agree, AD likes to play mastermind a little too much for my liking.The next chapter is in the queue, so you'll just have to be patient . . .
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
I am not so good at patient. I will sit on my hands. I will curse you as they fall asleep
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
I'm sure there are better things you could do with your hands . . . ;)
Once Albus is dead, I’m unlikely to get close enough to the Boy Wonder to say hello You Severus does have a valid point here. Oh Severus why do you have to lash out so??
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Sigh. Poor Severus. He's just not a happy camper.Clearly he needs the love of a good smart highly intelligent, deeply moral woman. Hmm. I wonder where he might find one of those?
I loved this chapter. I don't really read "re-telling" type stories and almost avoided this one. That said, I am so glad I started this tale. It is original in it's point of view and the Vector scene as well as the Quidditch scene was new and compelling. I am happily going to carry on with this tale and am looking forward to see where it all goes. Off to continue reading. I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying this.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
It's a fine line with "re-telling" stories: too little new material and there's no narrative impulse, too many repeated scenes and the whole thing becomes boring. I tried really hard to avoid such traps, but I know it's not always everybody's cup of tea.I just had such a strong impulse to reshape the story the way I WISH it had gone. :) Im glad to hear that you're finding it worthwhile so far. And thanks, too, for taking the time to say so.
Would it be shallow of me to admit I enjoyed Hermione's POV just because its a lighter tone than Snape's? Her x-hippie parents, lesbian relatives, and fuck buddies kept a smile on my face the whole way thorugh. 
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Not everyone can be as miserable and bitter as Snape is all of the time ;) I like my Hermione as a child of the modern world. After all, it was Christmas of 1996! :)
Hello!! I'll be reading over here from now on. I expect you dont mind as long as there is a review left! Ha! Did we already know that bit about Vicktor and Hermione becoming lovers after they broke up? Makes it all seem so deliberate. I can understand why Severus is prickly. Poor guy. Vikctor's invention is cool! Lets mass produce them and give them to everyone? K?
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
You're absolutely right about me not caring where you review, as long as you do ;) Here at the TPP you get a lovely, coloured background and a much more accurate comma distribution--neither of those things are to be sniffed at.I'm all about spreading the Portkey love, don't worry about that! Thanks, AS ALWAYS, for reviewing. :)
gah, Gah, GAH! Evil cliffie! Bad, bad author! Thank goodness the next chapter is in the queue ^_^ Can't wait!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Bad? Who, me? ;) In my own defence, it's not often that I leave you on such tenterhooks. Besides, now you can *really* look forward to the next chapter! :)Thanks for the review.
Response from LadyTuesday (Reviewer)
Hehehe. It's true, you're usually VERY good about no evil cliffies. And honestly, the cliffie is what builds excitement, so I'm all for it. In fact, I'm usually a total whore for cliffhangers in my writing ^_^ So hurray! I can't wait for the next chapter!
o - now that's just plain evil... i can't wait for the next post. i love all the arithmancy and the way you are presenting vector. what a responsibility for both of them! looking forward...
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Mwahahaha! (That's my evil side coming out!) I'm glad you like Vector, she and Hermione have important work to do.Thanks for the review!
Great chapter!! I really lik your semi-omniscient Vector, she's so nice!! Now, hurry and update soon!!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you very much! The next chapter is in the queue, so you shouldn't have too long to wait. :)
Vector is an awesome character! :)
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you! I'm glad you approve. :) Hermione needed a bit of female companionship, and Lavender wasn't really going to do it for me.
Oh gosh who is it?!?!? I think I know but then I think no, he wouldn't just grab her and push her about would he? PLEASE put my mind at rest soon!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Hmmm . . . we'll just have to wait and see ;) Seriously though, I'm about to post the next chapter, and as soon as the mods have had their wicked way with it, you can find out.Thanks for the review :)
yike! who will help her? i love the way you discribe arithmancy...it sounds so facinating. wonderful update. thanks so much
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
I'm so glad you like the Arithmancy sections! They bring out the big geek in me who took advanced pure mathmatics when i first went to uni, and loved every second of it.Thanks for the review! :)
I love Vector's characterization, and the cliffie took me a bit to work out, but I think I got it . . . I'll let you know. Fascinating story.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you! I wonder who you think it is ;) You should find out soon enough, as I'll be adding the chapter to the queue very soon, maybe even tonight.
Again - WOW!!! Can't wait to see where this goes - thank you so much for such an engrossing story - your plot is sustained so well and the character depth of Snape is brilliant. Thanks so much!!!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you, thank you, thank you. *grins delightedly*Snape is such a fun character to play with entirely because he is so complicated. I'm happy to hear that you're appreciating my version of him. :)Thanks again for the review(s)!
WOw - such intensity - while my heart is breaking I can't help but enjoy your writing!! Thank you!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you for such a lovely review. I'm glad that you're enjoying the story so much--even when Severus is behaving so badly. :)
Oh my god! You'd better have the fastest turn-around-time EVER for the next chapter! Aaack!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Never fear! I'll be adding it to the list very, very soon. :)Thanks for the review! :)
I wonder who it is! Very good chapter, as usual.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Hmm . . . I guess you'll have to wait and see ;)Thanks for the review. :)
Oh, no! Poor Hermione.Great plot, looking forward to reading more.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you very much! More is on the way . . .
This really is an excellent story. Professor Vector is especially well-drawn. She's a character that never gets much attention and you have created a well-drawn and fascinating individual. Also the descriptions of arithmancy are intriguing. I'm really enjoying this!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you very much! I'm delighted to hear that you're enjoying the story--and thanks particularly for taking the time to tell me by leaving a review :)
Too bad Hermione doesn't know some hand to hand combat. I think that knowledge would prove useful at this moment.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
I totally agree! I vote that she knees him in the groin. Thanks for the review!
Response from sinbad (Reviewer)
Actually, that would be a fruitless move giving the situation and position she's in. Besides men look for that.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Hmm. What do you suggest?
Response from sinbad (Reviewer)
OK, I actually tried this with my husband so I had a good feel for her position. Right knee into lower part of rib cage should loosen the hold then a far head but to the nose. Done with enough force the results would be broken ribs, broken nose and she can also follow up with a stomp onto the knee cap which would prevent him being able to get up and chase her.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
WOW! RESEARCH! :) Results noted. Stay tuned . . .
AGGHHHH!Is there a writer's conspiracy out there this week? Seems like just about every story I've read in the past few days ends with a cliff. I guess Hermione and Severus are up for a little 'chat' now. If this IS Snape, he deserves to have his nose broken. Again. I'm honestly hoping it isn't someone like Dolohov. I like the way you've used Vector in this story. It makes sense and I've only read two others where she played an integral role via her calculations. But allowing her to be a second mentor and support to Hermione is great.Anyway, great update.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
I like writing Vector precisely because we know so little about her from canon, but that which we do know connects her to Hermione. I really like the Vector in Pet Project, too.I'm glad you liked the update, hopefully you'll find out who it was soon . . . ;) Thanks for the review.
what a butt-head! he has such a hard time dealing with any emotions but anger. faboo update. thanks so much
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Thank you! I confess that reading your review I was struck by the fond mental image of someone calling Severus a butt-head to his face ;)
That went incredibly well, didn't it? I hope he stews for a long, long time. Then I hope he wakes up. He was incredibly rude and out of line.
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
Didn't it just? Poor Hermione; he went far beyond the bounds of even his customary levels of rudeness. Thanks for the review :)
Wow, can they ever get over THAT?? That was Severus at his best!! Great chapter!!!
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
We can only hope they do! Thanks for the review, I'm glad you liked it :)
Silly, silly man! :)
Response from grangerous (Author of Phoenix Song (or, Hermione Granger and the H-B P))
True. But not really so unexpected, given his history.