II: How to Approach the Potions Master
Chapter 2 of 41
sevs_starsistersTwo girls. Two Houses. One obsession.
In their final year at Hogwarts, two very different girls face their own battle with the continuing rise of the Dark Lord, encountering along the way shattered friendships, broken hearts, a charming blond Death Eater with a twisted plan, and a secret that could rock the foundations of the Wizarding world. Once more, the stern Potions master will have to do the impossible and offer his protection. Will he succeed?
Set during Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix and mostly canon compliant.
Chapter II: How to Approach the Potions Master
Charis and Morgana began their mission in earnest, by seeking to impress the Potions master with their skill and knowledge. However, if there had ever been a man who wasn't easily impressed, it was Severus Snape. The girls worked hard and assiduously, and the combination of Ravenclaw brilliancy and Slytherin cunning earned them the highest grades in Potions. But a word of praise from their teacher, there was none.
Not that they had ever expected any praise. The teacher in question was, after all, Severus Snape, and the day he would praise a student would surely be the day when Hades froze over. But working their butts off and not getting anything in return started to become frustrating. Both Charis and Morgana had thought Snape would value intelligence in a woman, and being girls of considerable talents, they studied diligently and mastered their potions to perfection in the hope they would receive, if not praise, then at least a keener interest in them and their work. Snape, however, much to their disappointment and frustration, did not treat them any differently.
By the middle of October, Morgana had decided to change her tactics. She had not been sorted into Slytherin for nothing, and she would get what she wanted, at any cost.
'I'm going to get myself put in detention,' she announced one evening when she and Charis were studying in the library.
'Detention? Are you out of your mind? You have never had detention.' Charis couldn't believe it. It was one thing to get the attention of their Potions master by behaving well, but risking his wrath with detention? She had always thought she would rather clean out Hagrid's Blast-Ended Skrewts than be on the receiving end of one of Snape's notorious bad moods.
'Hey, I am not going for the Most Righteous Student Award here,' Morgana snapped. She was not in the mood for Charis' justified but still annoying advice.
'Snape is not noticing us when we are being nice,' she continued, 'so maybe he will notice us when we go bad. And you know what they say about good witches going to heaven and bad witches going anywhere they want.'
Charis started chewing her lip. Her record was spotless, and she was proud of that. Getting detention wasn't very high up on her priority list. But then again, this was about getting close to Severus Snape. And that was certainly worth getting into trouble for.
'But you might end up with Umbridge,' she pointed out.
Umbridge. Both of the girls wrinkled their nose at the very name. The foul woman had managed to reduce one of their favourite lessons into a subject drier and more tedious than History of Magic. There was no chance to perform spells, and all work seemed to involve copying great chunks out of their revised and "Ministry approved" textbooks.
It was their NEWT year, the year when the sum of all their hard work should be honed before examinations in the summer. But no, instead they were forbidden any practical work and were reduced to having to read meaningless fodder. Charis and Morgana both agreed that if Umbridge's un-pedagogic teaching methods caused them to fail DADA, they would personally use all three Unforgivable Curses simultaneously on her.
The woman was vindictive, though. Vindictive and poisonous. The girls had seen how appallingly Professor Trelawney had been treated, and whilst neither of them were especially fond of the old fraud, they did feel sympathy for the way she had been humiliated in front of her students.
And Umbridge's vindictiveness was also tinged with blatant xenophobia. Many times she had lectured them about the dangers of interbreeding cross-species and the threat of Muggles on a peaceful, pureblood society. Charis could feel anger and hurt well up inside her stomach as the toad-like woman spoke words of hate drizzled in her cloying, sickly, honeyed tones. This was dangerous. Umbridge was feeding the undercurrent of Muggle-born hatred that was bubbling within Slytherin House. And the Slytherins, Morgana and some other brave souls excluded, seemed to lap it up.
'Snape takes pleasure in giving out detention personally,' Morgana replied. 'He'd want to issue any punishments himself.'
'And just how are you planning to get yourself in detention then, Morgana?' her friend enquired.
To that, the red-haired witch leant back in her chair, arms crossed in front of her chest, grinning mischievously. 'You'll see, Star Sister. You'll see.'
* * *
Morgana got her first chance for detention that very same evening. She and Charis had been working on their Potions essays for three hours straight, and despite her burning interest for the subject, Morgana was getting bored.
She laid her head onto the table and groaned theatrically: 'Why did we ever sign up for NEWT Potions, Charis? Why? Why?!'
Charis had already opened her mouth to remind her friend of their reasons when a low baritone made her spin around in her chair.
'Are you falling asleep while doing my assignment, Ms Belakane?'
Morgana shot off her chair and seemed suddenly wide awake. 'Would never dare, sir,' she replied. She tried hard not to grin but was failing miserably.
'Sycophancy will get you nowhere,' Snape snarled, and Charis flinched at the mere tone of his voice. To her utter shock, she saw Morgana's eyes narrow slightly, and she knew that her friend was up to no good. She knew Morgana well enough to know that narrowed eyes meant trouble.
'I was sorted into Slytherin for a reason, sir,' Morgana started, 'I think sycophancy becomes us rather well.'
'I am very aware of the traits of Slytherin House, Ms Belakane,' Snape replied in a low, dangerous tone. 'Now get your ridiculous hide to bed before Madam Pomfrey diagnoses you with narcolepsy.'
'Narco... What was that, sir?' Morgana asked, looking innocent as a fawn.
'The condition where one falls asleep during intervals throughout the day without their control, Ms Belakane,' Snape explained in a tone that clearly showed his annoyance.
'During the day?' Morgana smirked. 'Sir, it is night.'
Charis groaned inwardly, her toes curling with embarrassment inside her shoes. Morgana was skating on very thin ice. And the worst thing was that she did not even seem to care that Snape might explode with anger any second now. Her eyes darted from Snape to Morgana, hardly daring to breathe. Morgana was acting very out of character, giving her Head of House such lip, and Charis knew Snape did not tolerate insubordination of any kind. She braced herself for a scathing retort.
To her surprise, Snape's voice was more snarky than angry when he spoke again. 'Well done, Ms Belakane. Your powers of observation impress me. It is, however, unacceptable that you are falling asleep while doing a Potions assignment or when a superior is talking to you. Or were you not taught basic manners by your parents?'
Morgana sat up straight. 'I am wide awake, sir. And no.'
'No, what?'
'Sir?'
Now she had done it.
'Miss Belakane, I do not appreciate your tone,' Snape spat coldly, any trace of snark gone from his voice. Now he was angry. 'Off to bed with you now before I am forced to take points from my own House.'
And with that, he swept out of the library, leaving a gaping Charis and a smirking Morgana behind.
'My, my, my. Looks like he had noticed us after all. Wonder if he meant my bed or his?' Morgana mused when Snape was out of earshot.
'Are you out of your bloody mind?' Charis chided her friend. 'You could have got detention for that behaviour!'
Morgana turned towards her friend and gave her a look that could just as well have come from the Head of Slytherin House himself.
'My dearest Charis,' she replied. 'Getting detention was actually the point of the whole game.'
* * *
They handed in their essays on Mind Controlling potions the next day, and Charis couldn't help but notice the mischievous grin on her friend's face. Nor did she miss Snape's eyebrow raising as he read the title of Morgana's essay.
'What the hell did you write about?' Charis whispered.
The grin on Morgana's face broadened. 'Lust Potions.'
Charis gasped. 'You did not!'
But then again, she knew Morgana. Of course she had! That was just the sort of thing she would do to get Snape's attention. That girl had no scruples whatsoever. Charis watched as her friend smugly took out her textbook from her bag. Whilst she wasn't sure baiting Snape was altogether the right way to approach their Potions master, she couldn't help but feel a little envious of Morgana's gall. An essay on Lust Potions! Morgana might as well have 'I've Got the Hots for Severus' tattooed on her forehead, it was so obvious! Charis would never have the nerve to do something so blatant. Fiddling with her own textbook, she pondered how Snape would react to this new bit of attention seeking.
And Morgana certainly had gotten the attention of their Potions master. In fact, he approached the two girls in the library the very same evening.
'That was a well thought-through essay you handed in today, Ms Belakane,' he said in a low voice. 'Three rolls of parchment, too. Ten points to Slytherin for your diligence.'
Charis gasped, and Morgana cocked an eyebrow at her teacher. Ten points and praise? Na, that was too good to be true. And Snape's slightly narrowed eyes proved them right.
'However,' he went on. 'Ten points will be taken from Slytherin for having your mind firmly in the gutter.'
Morgana snorted. 'My mind likes the gutter, sir.'
Snape raised an eyebrow at her and smirked. 'So it seems, Ms Belakane. So it seems.'
* * *
It was a Sunday afternoon in late October when Morgana fled her common room with a book in her hand. There was no way she was going to be able to read in there, not with Draco Malfoy showing off his new broom that his daddy had bought. How she hated that little brat! She had seen enough of him over the summer, when she had been invited to stay at Malfoy Manor. She certainly had no desire whatsoever to spend any more time with Draco.
But where was she to go? She couldn't take that book to the library. She had bought it in Knockturn Alley, and it was certainly not part of the curriculum. So she decided to find a quiet little alcove in one of the corridors in the dungeon. There she conjured a fluffy pillow and made herself comfortable.
Potions which enabled the brewer to ensnare the drinker's mind proved to be an interesting read indeed, and Morgana was just re-reading a very alluring passage about Lust Potions when a low baritone made her slam the book shut.
'Enjoying yourself, Ms Belakane?'
She raised her head to stare up into a pair of beetle-black eyes and smiled. 'I'm studying, sir.'
Snape cocked an eyebrow at her, and she could have sworn that he was suppressing a grin. 'Well, there is a first time for everything.'
Morgana bit her lip not to laugh. Snape knew her grades. And he knew damn well that she was a good student.
'I am not particularly keen on books, sir,' she replied. 'I am more of a learning-by-doing-person.'
Snape peered down at her book and smirked. 'Obviously. One cannot learn how to brew potions by merely reading a book.'
'Of course not, sir,' Morgana replied with a smile that could have made wax melt, 'Potions require more than intellect.' A little flattery couldn't hurt, now could it?
'Indeed.' Snape's eyes narrowed slightly, and Morgana felt a shudder go down her spine. She hated it when he looked at her that way. And at the same time, she relished it.
'And what, pray, are you endeavouring to learn today, Ms Belakane?'
What the hell did he think she was endeavouring to learn? She was reading a book about Mind Controlling potions. Morgana set her jaw and looked up at her Head of House. If she played her cards right, she might have a chance for a private lesson. 'Anything you'd see fit to teach me, sir.'
'It is Sunday, Ms Belakane,' Snape replied, his voice cold. 'You do realise lessons are for weekdays only?' Then a flicker of amusement appeared in his eyes. 'Are you asking me for remedial lessons, Ms Belakane?'
Bingo. 'Do you think I need them, sir?'
'Honestly? No.'
Morgana gasped. Had Severus Snape just given her a compliment? Horklumps might fly!
'There is no harm in practising, however,' Snape went on, already directing his steps towards the Potions classroom. 'Practice makes perfect, after all.'
Morgana got up, Vanished the pillow and put her book into her book bag. 'Then what might we be practising today, professor?'
'So you want to practice, right this instant?' Snape asked, suddenly sounding sour. 'You realise I will have to supervise you, don't you? I would have appreciated some advance notice or even the courtesy to be asked to use my classroom ...'
Morgana frowned. Talking about getting mixed signals. Here he was, telling her off for disturbing him, and at the same time he was already holding open the door to the Potions classroom. She had no idea if he wanted her to enter the classroom or not.
But Snape didn't move, was still holding open the door, and Morgana took her chance. She slunk inside under his outstretched arm and immediately turned to look at him. 'I'm sorry, sir. Since you opened the door, I thought that I was welcome. I would have assumed that you'd send me away if you found my presence here disturbing.'
'Disturbing?' Snape repeated, his black eyes boring into her blue ones. 'No. But had I realised you had planned on getting some practical experience, I would have been more prepared. It is, after all, only common courtesy to ask, seeing as you will be using ingredients from my store cupboards.'
'More prepared?' Morgana saw her chance for yet another dose of flattering. 'But sir, you certainly do not need time to get prepared.'
His gaze became even more intense, and Morgana had to take a deep breath to keep her knees from going weak.
'What do you mean by that, Ms Belakane?' he asked slowly.
'I mean that if anyone in this castle is man enough to take on any challenge at any time of the day, it must be you, sir.'
'It seems you have a rather inflated sense of ego, Ms Belakane,' he growled. 'You are no more of a challenge to me that a Doxy is.'
Of course he would have taken that the wrong way, Morgana thought. Oh well, the damage was done, and she might as well push a little further. Eyes slightly narrowed, she whispered: 'Try me, sir.'
His voice was a stern mask, but his voice was dangerous. 'Are you threatening me, Ms Belakane?'
Many other students would have run for their lives, but Morgana stayed put. Backing away now would be against her nature. 'Threatening you would be a waste of time, sir. Didn't you just say that I was no more of a challenge than a Doxy?'
'Then why are you trying my patience?' His voice was like thunder, but Morgana didn't flinch.
'Would you like me to leave, sir?'
She heard him breathe through his nose and expected a yes. But Snape surprised her:
'You may stay,' he growled. 'But you will be setting your own work. And if you try goading me again, you will be out of this classroom quicker than water off a Hippogriff. Do I make myself clear?'
'Crystal clear, sir,' she answered and smirked as he turned to unlock the store cupboard. It almost looked liked she had managed to get under his skin.
Snape watched Morgana closely as she started to pick her ingredients and set up her workstation. She had obviously chosen to brew a simple Healing Potion. Nothing advanced, but a sensible choice.
He disappeared into the shadows of the classroom, pretended to be working on his own potion, but in fact, his eyes never left the girl.
Why him, he wondered? Of all the teachers in the castle, why did she feel the need to impress him? He knew that she had a knack for Potions. And she must know that he had seen her talent when he had given her an O on her OWLs. Then why was she trying so hard?
He could understand the motives of her little friend. He wasn't blind, after all, and had noticed how Charis blushed every time he spoke to her and how her pupils dilated when he gave her one of his intense looks. That girl certainly had some kind of crush on him. It was amusing, really. It had only developed in the last year or so, as she had become a young woman. The look in her bright green eyes had changed from one of intelligent concentration to one of longing. The little Ravenclaw had a crush on her teacher. Snape snorted. In all his time teaching, he had only ever recognised a schoolgirl crush in a handful of students, and the majority of those were from his own house. Still, it was fun to watch her blush and squirm, and Snape intended to see how far he could push the girl into further embarrassment from her little crush.
But Morgana? He wondered if the word crush was even part of her vocabulary. From what he had seen over the last year, she did not chose boys with her heart, but picked them according to what she could get from them.
She had become cocky over the summer, brattish even. It almost seemed to Snape as if she would do anything to get his attention, even the negative kind. She resembled a petulant teenager who would deliberately get into trouble for her parents to notice her.
Was that it? Snape frowned. He knew that Morgana had lost her parents at a very young age. She wouldn't be the first student to look for a father figure in one of their teachers. But him? The mere thought was ridiculous. He supposed the girl could be having Electra Complex issues it wouldn't be impossible to imagine that the girl was projecting some kind of bizarre Freudian schemas on to him from the lack of a strong patriarchal figure in her own life. Snape mentally shook himself. Now he was indeed being ridiculous.
'By the way, Ms Belakane,' he asked as she was bottling her potion. 'I meant to talk to you about your essay. Why ever did you choose Lust Potions? Girls your age normally choose to write about Amortentia when studying Mind Controlling Potions.'
Morgana tried to look nonchalant, but the way her head snapped up told Snape that he had touched a nerve. Nevertheless, her answer and the cold tone in which she delivered it surprised him.
'Amortentia is a Love Potion, sir. And in my opinion, love is highly overrated.'
She handed him her phial for grading and silently cleaned up her workstation. Within five more minutes, she had gone. And Snape stared at the door she had closed behind her, wondering how a girl that young could have lost hope in love already.
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Wonderful job. Your story was actually enjoyable read. Your character development and portrayal of emotions was especially well done. You're both talented others, and together you are bloody brilliant! I look forward to the second part of the story.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We're so glad you enjoyed this story. We wrote it without any plan whatsoever in the start and had no idea how it would work out. We've had thoughts about going back to polish the plot and fill in all the plot holes, but as you've noticed, we wrote a Part 2 instead, which we hope you will enjoy. Thanks for reading! :)
Wow that was intense. I smiled the glee as the Dark lord punished the blonde menace. Ahhh, bedtime stories with Severus. I loved that. Perfect way to end the chapter.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
There is so much to enjoy in this chapter, and so much to regret.
This chapter was like watching a train wreck about ready to happen. You know Zambini is going to be A complete cad in the end, But there's nothing you can do to stop it. All you can do is read on while trying to cover your eyes at the same time. I hope someone steps on the same serve, But there's nothing you can do to stop it. All you can do is read on while trying to cover your eyes at the same time. I hope someone And save her before she does something she will regret forever.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
"All you can do is read on while trying to cover your eyes at the same time." That description kind of fits the whole story. We're very glad you're enjoying it. :-)
Poor Sev. He is trying so hard to be noble, but it's gotta be difficult for anyone in his situation. Great chapter.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
You cannot imagine how many times at least one of us writers tried to make Severus be anything but noble. It was quite a struggle.
Well that was really dickish of Severus. Quite that bastard I how he behaved. But I guess we will see where this goes. Your writing is wonderfully done and really grabs the reader. It just made me want to grab Severus by the throat and throttle him.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
One of the writers is now having naughty ideas that involve Severus and throttling. Down, Muse. Down! ;-)
Ah, neive little girls thinking he wouldn't know what they were up to. This is a wonderful start. I am really looking forward to your story.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Oh, this brings back fond memories! Hours in front of the computer, chats that went on way past midnight, and then the crazy idea of "Hey, let's make a real story out of this." Good times. Really good times!
Oh god I want a croissant. Chocolate preferably. But enough on food. Both of the girls are so undeniably teenage and nieve. Lust does not equal love. Just because he says and acts sweet doesn't mean he is not lying. While they might be having mind blowing organs, I want to shake some sense into both of them. But alas, at that age I would have acted the same way. I hope they can some how survive these situations without too much heartbreak in the end.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We ALL want chocolate croissants!! In some ways, it was quite liberating to write about naive teenage girls for once, since you can let them make ALL the mistakes. At the same time, it was rather cringeworthy at times, and the writers wanted to step in and take some "parental responsibility". But we let them make their mistakes, and the we cleaned up the wreckage.
Talk about playing with fire. She is gonna get burned as if she keeps this up.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Silly little girl, that one.
Enjoyed the story. Thanks!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
THANK YOU for reading til the end!
Well I had been expecting this since Morgana smelled roses in the bubblebath. At least Snape doesn't have to choose now!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
It doesn't end here...
What an amasing story. I came upon it after it was compleated and whas able to read it in it's entirty. Now I will be starting to read part two as far as it has progressed. Please keep the updates coming.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Thank you, we're thrilled you enjoyed it and we hope you'll enjoy the sequel just as much.
What an amasing story. I came upon it after it was compleated and whas able to read it in it's entirty. Now I will be starting to read part two as far as it has progressed. Please keep the updates coming.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Thank you again :)
Wow, what a great story! It took me longer to read, than I had planned, but I enjoyed it and can't wait to read part 2!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We're thrilled you stuck with til the end, it was a beast of HBP proportions!
LUCIUS! Oh no he didn't!! And who wouldn't want to have Snape read a bedtime story.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Snape could read me the telephone catalogue, I'd listen! And Lucius is as bat-shit crazy as his sister-in-law. It's all those years of inbreeding.
Lucius... Now I've been almost rooting for him for quite a few chapters (the man sure knows what he's doing) and then he goes and spoils it all by turning back to being a class A prick! I hope he's not too pissed at Morgana and Snape, but he DID interrupt something important. And Snape! Pull your act together man!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We would have loved to let Snape beat the crap out of Lucius in this chapter. But alas, it seemed so off-canon!
But you know Snape; he always saves the day in the end.
Oh wow - so far SOOOOO good! I see why I was told to read this fic! Chapter 4 = ♥ ♥ ♥ I like my Bellatrix like I like my looneys: Deranged and dangerous. And OMG SEXY Bellatrix too! I do not like Lucius one bit in this fic so far. Which is highly unusual, but he's a nasty piece of ----! Good thing I still have so many chapters to go, 'cause this is good!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Isn't Lucius being a nasty piece of ... part of his charm? And don't we all love him for it? We hope that the more you read, the better you find the story... it certainly felt like that as authors.
Love it.......
Can't wait for the next installment...are you going to write it?
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We are very much planning to write it. However, plot bunnies with rabies have attacked out ankles and we need to fight them off first. Hoping to get back to the Star Sister soon, though.
Glad you enjoyed part one, and we hope to see you here again.
very enjoyable. looking forward to part 2
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
So glad you liked it. Welcome back for Part 2. :)
Dumbledore has a role mapped out for everyone in the war with Voldemort, and I have no doubt that Charis, Morgana, and Severus, and Harry, Ron and Hermione will find themselves in the thick of things. Even now, before the Star Sisters have left the castle, he has written letters to them inviting them (I think) to join the Order of the Phoenix. Severus would just as soon "his girls" be left out of this particular club, but he knows that will not happen.
Seeing the emotions that Charis and Morgana have had to deal with at the end of their Hogwarts days was bittersweet. Charis is scared for the future. The coming war coupled with the knowledge that Sirius had been killed by the same cousin that had nearly killed her was terrifying to contemplate. Just as bad is her fear of losing contact with her "sister" and her Potions Master. I wish she had been able to make herself go to the dungeons to say farewell to Severus, but I could understand how it might have been too difficult. And after reading his thoughts on not being able to say goodbye, it was probably best. Surely she will see him somewhere, sometime. Whether she sees him or not, he will be seeing her.
Morgana's thoughts on this, her final day at Hogwarts, made me so sad. She too is already missing the only home she has really known; how very much like Severus she is in regards to the path that life has given her to tread. Though she will not miss her housemates, she will very much miss Charis and Snape. Even though she will miss her best friend, she could not bring herself to say goodbye. The emotion that she had shared with Charis in the Room of Requirement had scared her so badly that she was afraid to say goodbye, afraid to feel that much emotion all at once.
I'm a bit worried about Morgana having to stay in the room at the corner of Diagon and Knockturn Alley. Dodgy, indeed. And downright dangerous. I feel better knowing that Silvy has insisted that she come with her Mistress wherever she goes, and Severus will be able to keep on eye out for her, too.
Severus has braved the cold winds at the top of the Astronomy Tower just so he could see "his girls" as they leave the castle for the las time. He had been able to speak with Morgana, but I really wish he had been able to say goodbye to Charis. He most probably would have been his gruff self, so perhaps it was just as well. One thing that he did do that made me happy was to get Silvy to secret away the charmed mirrors in the girls luggage. I'm sure they will be shocked and delighted when they discover them and realize they can talk to each other, and of course they will not know that Severus will be able to keep an eye on them.
His regret was sad at not having apologized to them for his lack of control and that he couldn't protect them from the awful things that had happened to them, but it had made him feel better to see them embrace each other and walk to the station together. And knowing that he will see them soon— whether or not they see him— cheered him. I found it very telling that his thoughts also included musing that when he saw them again he would not be their professor, and they would not be his students. Could this mean what I think it means???
I have to tell you that I nearly had apoplexy when I saw "Epilogue!" I wanted to cry because I thought this was the complete end to this wonderful story. Thank you, thank you, thank you for telling us there will be a Part Two. I am primarily a Severus/Hermione shipper, but "Star Sisters" had captured my attention and my heart from the beginning. What will the name of the sequel? Maybe you don't even know yet, but I want to be sure to see it when you begin posting it.
Please tell Apple Blossom thank you for me for giving you "the courage to post this to a wider audience in the first place." I have adored your story, and I can't wait to see where you will take these fabulous characters in Part Two. Both of you ladies have done a smashing job of telling an engrossing story and bewitching this reader! A Thousand Points to Your Houses! Now what are you waiting for? Get busy writing. Chop chop.
Lots of hugs,Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
The girls will both be working for the Ministry and have access to information Dumbeldore and the Order can use. They will be useful allies.
Question is, will they both willingly play along?It was hard indeed for both girls to say goodbye, especially with Voldemort's spectre now looming over both of their futures. Charis will probably regret not summoning the courage to say goodbye to Snape personally, but as you rightly said, they will indeed see each other again.
The girls will, of course, see each other again soon, too, but first they have some things they need to work through on their own, not al least Morgana ... in that dodgy room right at the corner of Knockturn Alley.As for Snape, you know canon, he has a busy year ahead of himself.
We are very glad that we managed to capture your interest for two OCs. Thank you for all your support and kind reviews. You have made at least one of us well up with your kindness. And we send you hugs right back!
Hopefully, you (and we) will not have to wait too long for Part 2.
Good insight into Dumbledore, Snape, Charis and Morgana's thoughts. Of course this is no goodbye for the girls, just a farewell.I found it so appropriate for Morgana to rent a flat right at the corner of Diagon and Knockturn. The metaphor is very significant.Every good thing must come to an end, and you chose a fine moment to end part one. I'll be looking forward to part two.I'll miss you in the meantime.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We will miss your reviews, dear Crystal, and we're so pleased you stuck with us the whole way through. We'll try not to keep you waiting too long!
This has been one of my favorite stories, and I read each installment eagerly! Thanks for continuing the tale. One unanswered question: about the illnesses experienced during the pregnancy? Was it just her body/spirit fighting against the potential evil of Lucius' child? Did he subconsciously want her to misscarry? Ah well, thank you again, and WELL DONE!!!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Thank YOU for sticking with us and the story. We hope that Part 2 will hold the answers to your questions. See you around.
I'm so glad there is going to be a part 2. When I saw the story marked as completed, I was surprised because there seemed to be way too much to wrap up so quickly. I've enjoyed part 1 and am looking forward to following the girls and Severus into the next phases of their lives. Thank you for an interesting (and regularly updated!) story.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Thank you for sticking with us til the end. We know there are some questions left unanswered, all will be revealed is all we can say.
Hope to see you around.
Oh, endings... They are so sad and yet so full of possibility. I'm glad you have more adventures in store for the girls in future. Otherwise there would be tarring and feathering involved. At present, I'll be thinking about what Snape will be doing with his mirror. : ) Lovely story ladies. On serious pins and needles until Part 2 arrives.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Ehm, you wouldn't have any naughty thoughts about Snape and the mirror, would you? Hehe. Possibilities indeed!Thank you for staying with us for
40 chapters, we hope not to make you wait too long for part 2 and hope you enjoy that just as much.
While I didn't expect this, it didn't surprise me either. Now I'm thinking of all the possible scenarios that could lead to Snape finding out about them.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
We promise we'll let Snape find out eventually. Until then, would you like to share your scenarios?Thank you for staying with us for 40 chapters.
Well, that was a surprise, but after what Charis and Morgana have been through for the last few hours, I guess you take comfort where you can find it. And I'm fairly certain that right now the only people that either of them feel they can trust is each other... so what happens now?Soon they will graduate, and then I suspect that all hell will break loose for Severus. How will he be able to keep an eye on them, assure himself that they are safe? And what if he thinks Dumbledore's plans for "his girls" are foolhardy and liable to cause them injury or death? I have no doubt that he would hex Dumbles into next week to protect the young women he has come to care so deeply about.I wonder how Draco will act when he comes back from the Manor. With Lucius in Azkaban, will Narcissa welcome Charis to her family? Will Harry feel a little closer to Charis because she was Sirius' cousin? Will Morgana and Charis be able to see each other often after graduation? I think the girls will need each other more than ever after they leave Hogwarts. With the storm that is on the horizon, I can't believe they'll be able to weather it all without each other and Severus.Great chapter, ladies. I'm on tenterhooks waiting to find out what will happen next.Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Star Sisters)
Some of your questions will be answered soon (we're #21 in the queue), for others, you'll have to wait a little longer.Thank you for being such a loyal reader and reviewer.