The Gilded Cage
ApollinaV311 Reviews | 5.59/10 (311 Ratings, 0 Likes, 221 Favorites )
Clever Miss Hermione Granger believes that by marrying Azkaban prisoner 11652 she can effectively skirt the new Ministry Marriage Law requirements. A story about morality, mortality, and pickled walnuts.
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ApollinaV
Member Since 2008 | 25 Stories | Favorited by 97 | 169 Reviews Written | 627 Review Responses
Like many proud alumni of the honorable Hufflepuff House, ApollinaV is a rabbid Huffle-hugger, champion pear-tickler, and founding member of Cleansweep-Streakers Guild (the AV-Eyeful is so named in her honor). Since graduating Hogwarts, she done 'responsible' and 'professional' things - and resolves not to do that anymore. Dreadful amounts of paperwork.
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So who needs to take care of whom?? Great chapter!!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Yes, they're both in gilded cages of their own making. And co-dependency is lovely stuff. Thanks! AV
Throughly enjoying your story.Thanks for the sharing!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you, I appreciate it. AV
Oh, I'm so happy you've brought this to TPP. I've been wanting to start it for a while, but I haven't had time to catch up to you on ff.net and now I can start from the beginning. An excellent start! I'm looking forward to the journey. :)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Well, I am slower to post to TPP, but it's getting there. FFnet is updated through Ch 51 right now. I was overwhelmed by how readers responded to it, and thought well, it 'might' be good enough for TPP. Thanks love. AV
lovely update! thanks so much
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
And yet, you've read it all before. You nut. *grins* Thank you love. AV
That's so nice he is so concerned about her well being. Maybe with time she'll feel enough comfortable with him to share her problems. He might give some useful advices. After all that's what husbands serve for. *wink*
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Indeed. And if she's smart, she'll take his advice. Thanks! AV
i am really enjoying this. more soon, please!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you. I'll be updating fairly regularly. It's mostly finished. AV
Loving it! Keep it up!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you, m'dear! I appreciate it. AV
wonderful! tentative movements toward a relationship of sorts - yeah! Glad HG is unbending at his concern and he is considering his approach. But what I truly enjoy is your writing style - can not wait to see the next post - thank you for your hard work
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
They are both a little rigid and unflexible with each other. And I suppose it's reasonable with a new relationship, especially as they've kind of been thrown together. Thank you love, I appreciate it. AV
I absolutely love your story and I can't wait to read more :)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you, m'dear. That's very kind of you to say. AV
She's relaxing in his presence more. That's a good sign. :)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
I would agree. That is a good sign. But it's still a slowly developing fic. They're not going to move from loathing to love overnight. Thanks! AV
Another fine chapter ! I like that Severus is trying so hard to be civil.Hermione allowing him to hold her like that will fuel much more effort on his part I'm sure. Keep on writin' -- I look forward to your updates!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you. It's a slowly developing relationship. I don't think it's reasonable to go from loathing to love in 2.5 chapters. I appreciate it. AV
Oh yeah. He's concerned over her health, kind of. Still, it's darling. Oh, and ending with prepositions is marvelous, at least once and a while. If they allow that sort of thing. Pins and needles until the next chapter, as always.
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Ha! I think my beta once asked if I was intentionally trying to end sentences with prepositions. Thank you dear. AV
Apollina ~ I know I've told you before, but I love this fic. I loved hearing about Hermiones day to day life. I seriously loved the last section when you were dealing with Severus' musing on the situation and dealing with Hermiones care packages. I can't wait to see whats going to happen next! Much Love ~ Brena
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you, that's so very sweet. But I hope to keep you guessing on what's going to happen next at every turn. AV
wonderful even the second time! thanks
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
You spoil me too much. *blushes Thanks, AV
It is quite amusing to see Hermioned bested as she attempts to take advantage of Snape! i love that he has a hidden card to play!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Hermione does her research, you've got to give her credit for that. So she should be confident in her knowledge, and perhaps that makes her cocky about the situation, but she's missing that one vital clue... his hidden 'Get out of Jail Free' card, and really that one piece of information changes everything. Thanks! AV
Thank you for the very lengthy update! I continue to love Hermione & Severus' conversations with eachother. Very very awesome. And hilarious too! The whole Wayne's World reference was fabulous. I can't wait to see what happens next! Much Love ~ Brena
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thanks m'dear. And I had to throw in the Waynes World reference. It was a moral imperative. I'm so glad you're enjoying this, and I hope it continues to entertain. Thanks, AV
yes, i guess in the wizarding world monkey could fly out of one's butt. interesting mental picture, that. great update even the second time arround. thanks so much
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Ha-ha-ha. It's just one of those golden gems of a saying that's always stuck with me. And I imagined that wizards almost consider anything possible. Still, that's one mental image nobody needs. Cheers love, AV
Wonderful, wonderful! You are brilliant with Snape at his snarkiness and Granger at her most devious! Really enjoying your work- thanks for sharing!!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you! I like a strong Hermione. Well, I accept that she's vulnerable in her own way, and she tends to be insecure, but when she wants to be gutsy, she's a joy to write. And a snarky Severus is always a beautiful thing. Thanks love! AV
“I suppose that under the highly improbably circumstance that Voldemort himself rises from his scattered ashes, rebuilds an army of evil, murdering Death Eaters, takes over the Ministry, opens the doors of Azkaban, approves of his most loyal servant impregnating his Mudblood wife, and I haven’t killed myself by then, then yes, I suppose we could talk about the probability of children.”LOL!!! 
That was great! But even better was...“Or, Mr. Snape could be found innocent on appeal,” Ffoulkes offered.I can just imagine Ffoulkes saying that with an utterly bland straight face, knowing that Snape could indeed do so at any time he wished! If only Hermione knew that she'd just been given her only warning about this whole procedure... This is fabulous. I can't wait until the next chapters just to see how all this is going to play out and how long it will take the two of them to realize that they actually have quite a bit in common. Keep up the EXCELLENT work!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Ah, and therein lies plot and the crux of the situation. Thank you m'dear. I'm having so much fun writing this, I hope you continue to enjoy it. All the best, AV
It is quite amusing to see Hermioned bested as she attempts to take advantage of Snape! i love that he has a hidden card to play!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you m'dear. Hermione doesn't get rattled often, but when she does it's alwasy amusing. Cheers! AV
“EVER… consider coming to you for my so-called needs. Pervert.” LOL. Bet she changes her mind... :)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
...I bet she does too...Hermione may think herself an ice queen, but Severus, well, he's got a magic of his own. I don't think she'll last against him.AV
Why am I under the impression that Snape will be cleared of all charges very soon and she'll have to bear an army of little Snapes. (Okay I'm exagerating here, one or two would be nice enough)
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Hmm... I will neither confirm nor deny, because that would be giving away plot, but I will say that the fic won't end with him still incarcerated. I intend for him to be released. AV
Wow, what a fast-paced chapter. Great!! Everything was spot-on! I'm looking forward to "the happiest day of her life"...gab
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thanks love! I hope the rest of the fic continues to satisfy like this chapter. I've had a blast writing it. Cheers! AV
ha! bring on the next chapter! this only gets better and better!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you! In total this fic is right now 130,000 words, and I expect to finish it around 160,000. I hope to post chapters as they clear the queue. -AV
This arbitration was amazing!! You are far to clever, dearst!
Response from ApollinaV (Author of The Gilded Cage)
Thank you. It is a fun chapter, especially with the bickering. They almost deserve each other. -AV