The Unforgiven
livvy6398 Reviews | 6.68/10 (398 Ratings, 0 Likes, 42 Favorites )
Fourth Place Winner in the Potter Place's Variety Challenge 2009. Life after Voldemort isn't as everyone thought it would be.
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I am a grateful fan of Ms. Rowling and of her overwhelming Byronic Character, Severus Snape! Please check out the first chapters of each fic (except for "How Can I Tell You," which is on Chapter 2) to see pictures of the Heroines.
Admins' Note: Livvy6 died suddenly on February 22, 2012, leaving behind her husband, six-year-old daughter, and seventeen stories well-loved by the TPP community. All who knew her—including those in Harry Potter fandom and all of us, here—are richer for having known her.
Requiescat in pace, Livvy. Always.
Reviews for The Unforgiven
don't read that chapter and listen to the song hallelujah(the one on youtube with the 4 swedish guys) it made me cry the whole way through this chapter T.T
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Oh gosh! I know that song. It was a difficult enough chapter to write. I cried writing it. Thanks :)
Oh wow. This chapter was amazing! What wonderful dialouge you have here between them! It was so aweseome. I totally can't wait for the next chapter! Thank you so much for posting! Much Love ~ Brena
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
The next chapter will be the one we've all been waiting for. I hope it will live up to all the build upThanks :)
yes, they've all done "unforgivable" things. but hermione makes a good point. what a powerful update. thanks so much
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Yes, you can't live your life in the past. It will only serve to keep you sad and hopeless.Thanks :)
I was looking for something new to read this morning, and I'm glad I found this story. There is so much I want to say since I read it all in one shot, but I'm having problems organizing my thoughts and actually getting them out in writing. One thing I can say now is I am absolutely in love with little Eugene. Totally arse over elbow for that boy. I'm excited to see the next chapter ^^
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Eugene is a sweetie, there is so much Harry and Severus both in him. If only they both could have had a woman like Hermione to mother them. Ah, well. I'm glad you found yourself a good read. I love that when it happens to me :) I hope you keep enjoying it to the end! Only about five more chapters left.Thanks :)
I really liked a lot about this chapter. The first thing I truly loved was the description of Severus' hand on hers and all of her impressions about his hands prior to that moment.
Then I liked Severus' hesitancy as he explained things to Hermione. His inability to forgive himself was expected, but you gave it a bit of a twist with his admission of wanting James and Harry dead. I think many authors are afraid to broach that subject. (I know I've never gone there!) It makes him look too mean and evil. But I do believe that is part of his past. A part that he probably regrets deeply.Hermione's admission that she in part,'killed' her parents was quite insightful on her part. She took away their agency, and their memories. Her use of that as a parallel to what Severus had done really opened up the door to understanding, I think.Then, of course, the end was lovely, with their getting even closer, admitting their love, and Severus being quite shy because of his lack of experience. Very nice.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you. I really wanted there to be a depth that I hadn't really seen before with Severus' past. It was so important that he wasn't shunned by Hermione for admitting and facing the truth. I believe that is the only way a person can truly rid themselves of their pain, by admitting it and naming what it is.Thanks :)
I just finished reading your fic in one go and I can't wait for the next chapter! I love the relationship that's growing between all three of the characters, especially with Hermione and Severus! I'm so geeked to read the next chapter!!!!
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
I just finished with polishing it before sending to to my beta. So, hopefully it will in the queue soon. Hope you enjoy it!Thanks for reviewing :)
I thought that was it from his reaction to Eugene's question in the previous chapter! You handled the question of why he's virgin nicely, plausibly, without leaving us to think 'oh, of course."I think Hermione is dealing with her demons as well in this chapter. I still have hope that Harry and Severus will be able to sit down and have closure to old wounds. I'd like to see that.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
There willl be a chapter towards the end where Severus and Harry have a "one on one" and talk a bit about things. Wish I could say more, but, I can't!Thanks :)
This is such a wonderful chapter! It's chock full of discovery and confession, self-revelation and hope. Very well written and a joy to read!I loved it that Severus found the courage to bear his soul to Hermione. They both have been through so much, and it can only be a good thing that they are able to talk so candidly to each other about all the regrets and sorrows they feel because of decisions each has made.I wanted to cry when Severus spoke of his dreams of finding a woman who would desire him as much as he desired her... a woman who would not treat his heart cavalierly and cast him aside when she had got what she wanted from him.I'm looking forward to the next chapter when, hopefully, we will see them learning to express their love for each other more completely. OMG! I just thought of something. What would happen if Eugene wakes up in the middle of the night and finds that Hermione and Severus are asleep in the same bed... or what if he hears them... young though he is, he will recognize a sexual situation when he sees/hears one. A few Silencing Charms, a well cast Muffliato, and a Warding Spell or two might come in handy. Or not. A curious child can be a formidable force, and Eugene is very bright and very curious.Oh I am so looking forward to the next chapter!Beth
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
I am reminded of that saying in the movie theatre: Silence is Golden. Just like any parents, you have to be sneaky, sneaky and quiet!Thanks :)
wow, I just love this fic!!congrats, its great!
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you! More good stuff to come!Thanks :)
The start into their relationship isn't an easy one, but at least they are talking about it.Good chapter.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Yes, and there will be more discussions ahead.Thanks :)
Oh my! Great chapter, I like how he explained himself to her and she him. He really is alot like Harry in this story.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
There is so much guilt so much responsibility that he carries. While Harry feels he "owes" to save the Wizarding world forever, Severus feels he "owes" it to those who died to atone forever. That's something no one person can acheive or live with for life.Thanks :)
My air conditioning must be off, because it's a little warm here. Wait a second, that's the story. And they haven't done anything yet, I'll have to turn the settings way down for the next chapter.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
I hope the build-up wasn't too much...It would not be good for the real action to be not as hot as the events leading up to it!Thanks :)
Good chapter, Severus has come to some hard realizations, but I think it will do him good in the end.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
He still has more to reconcile within himself, but yes, it can only be good for him.Thanks :)
its about time they worked all that out! good for them! uuuhhhh...but here...lemme take Eugene for a while, yes? ~takes him down to visit Jareth! because every magical child should visit the underground and run around with goblins!~
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
LOL! Severus and Hermione are going have to be on stealth mode for a while with Eugene in the house.Thanks :)
Response from keske (Reviewer)
definitely, but really, who better to babysit a child than jareth in the Labyrinth?and hey, his girl sarah would just adore helping watch the kid too, give mione and sev some free time and all....~shuffles Eugene on out of the house and to the park~
Well' he has a lot to learn! :)
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
And Hermione is ready to instruct him! lol!Thanks :)
I'm enjoying this story. I've loved seeing the two of them get closer and I also like Eugene a lot. I'm looking forward to the next chapter. =)
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you! The next chapter will be very interesting! :)
What an emotional and truly brilliant chapter! I had a lump in my throat while reading, it was very well written and I am sooooo looking forward to read more:-))
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you for your compliments! The next chapter will have a lot more action in it - less dialogue ;)Thanks :)
Wow. This chapter is very intense. Severus has the beginnings of a new life before him, but so much baggage he might drown before he ever sets foot down his new path.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Very perceptive. He will struggle a great deal because of his past. But Hermione was right: he has to forgive himself.Thanks :)
Good enough to make me keep reading... well done
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you! I hope you keep enjoying it! :)
Well, that explains why he didn't know what to say.
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Well, he finally found the words, didn't he?Thanks :)
Is it me or is it getting hot in here? Whew!
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
The teperature is starting to get quite warm. Hold on to your socks!Thanks :)
Oh so close! I can't wait for the next chapter now! Nice work! I love this story :)
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you! The next one will be worth waiting for ;)Thanks :)
So sad, I always wonder about the what if's...
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
I'm sure everyone else is as well.Thanks :)
This was such a great chapter! I'm so happy to see that Hermione is making progress with Severus. I just wished Ginny was a bit more cooperative. I know shes all bitter and upset and stuff but seriously. Anyways, Thanks for the update! I can't wait to see what happens next. Much Love ~ Brena
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
I think you will love the next chapter! Thanks :)
Your story is compelling, and I'm really enjoying it. Thank you!
Response from livvy6 (Author of The Unforgiven)
Thank you very much! I'm glad you are enjoying it!Thanks :)