New Chapter for Tree of Life - graphics heavy version
Tree of Life - graphics heavy version
shefa23 Reviews | 7.17/10 (23 Ratings, 0 Likes, 52 Favorites )
Voldemort is dead and gone, but the wizarding world bears more than the usual scars of war. Severus and Hermione find themselves in the middle of what they hope will be the solution that will keep their world from unraveling. Author's Note: This story will appear on the archive in two formats, graphics heavy and text only. The content is identical, only the formats differ.
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Relatively longtime reader of this OTP, fervent SSHG shipper.
Reviews for Tree of Life - graphics heavy version
Brilliant.
I'm notoriously forgetful when it comes to leaving reviews (especially when I've already reviewed, elsewhere), my apologies.
But I've rec'd you for TPP, so I'll leave that rec here - you've earned the kudos! <3
"Why I love this story: This is a multi-layered, insightful, beautiful piece from the Winter 2008/9 SS/HG Exchange that will carry you in its gentle embrace through the heights and depths of every chapter."
This is quite an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with words.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reviewing. :)
Thank you Machshefa, for recommending this work of yours to me. It was an incredibly in-depth story, for only having six chapters! I enjoyed it immensely and I'm glad you pointed me to the graphics heavy version - I'm sure I would have felt like I was missing half the story if I hadn't read the parchments in between. The only thing I was suprised to see, was that Severus and Hermione didn't go back to the Ley Lines at the Man again to recheck things (yet, I'm going to assume they did at some point later after the story ended!) Thanks again~!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
I'm so glad that you came around to read this and enjoyed it! The text only version does contain the content of the parchments, but I happen to like the graphics version best :) I'm glad you did, too! In terms of the Ley lines, there was one running through the locked room at the DoM, so they did close the circle there even though they didn't go back to the Long Man. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Great story!! I'm enjoying it!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you!
(sigh). Yummy. And beautiful.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you so much :)
ahhh yes... Love heals all. Wonderful chapter.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
*grins... Love and balance. Indeed. Thank you!
oh wow... this is so deep I had to re-read this chapter, and I'm still not sure I understand it! Still... I'll stick with it.... looking forward to more.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Please do stick with it. It will all make sense as you keep reading :D
Would I be correct in assuming something MAJOR is about to happen in the next chapter, and it doesn't just involve....a certain citrusy fruit? :-)
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
*grins... Now what would ever have given you *that* idea? :) Citrusy fruit? Hmmm.... I'm not sure... might need to read more. :)
oh wow! What an incredibly moving and sensual way to bring them to their senses! Beautiful stuff!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks so much! I'm thrilled you're enjoying this.
I was holding my breath all through the last part. Good thing I excel at reading quickly, or I may have passed out. You sure know how to raise tension and hold on to it. This is such a wonderful experimental piece, I love the graphics idea. Can't wait for the next chapter! -UK
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
I'm so glad to hear this and that you survived until the end of the chapter! :) I'm delighted that you're enjoying it! Thanks so much for reviewing... hope you continue to enjoy.
A very intriguing story. I'm looking forward to reading more. Oh, and I love (!!!) the graphics!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks so much! The next chapter is in the queue and will post soon, I hope! I'm delighted that you're enjoying it -- and the graphics! :)
I enjoyed reading your story. The pictures painted from such choice words and phrases were marvelous. I look forward to futures works.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you, Lady Ophelia. I hope you're enjoying my other stories!
I just finished reading this story for the second time, and I loved every minute of it. It is very inspiring - now reading about the long man and ley-lines. Wonderful
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
*grins... that research draws you right in, doesn't it? I love that you read it twice -- thanks for taking the time to tell me :D
This has been an amazing story. So much so that I was shocked to find this was the last chapter. I guess I just wasn't ready for the ending to come so quickly. I hope you choose to write more in this world some day.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you :) Lady in the Cloak requested a ficlet five years later (from the last scene, not the last journal excerpt), so there will be more in this universe. This story was written on a deadline for the SSHG exchange, and that may have influenced the ending and its timing, though it felt "finished" at the time. The culmination was rather intense... sorry the ending felt so abrupt!
That was a very interesting story. So different from anything I had read before, but I liked it a lot!! Thank you for this!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks so much! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. :)
Fantastic! And beautiful graphics too.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)
This is so incredible, I feel almost as immersed in the story as Severus is in his research! Looking forward to more!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
I'm thrilled :) Thanks for your review. The next chapter is in the queue...
ooooh, brilliant! I'm in love with this already and I really enjoyed their little sparring match!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you! *grins I hope that you enjoy this as it unfolds!
Beautiful!
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) I hope you enjoy my other stories as well. Apologies for my late response to this, and thank you for reviewing!
yum!I am really impressed by the graphics. They are lovely, and add to the atmosphere. That tree of life! Double yum! Do you draw the stuff yourself, or photoshop? I love it when authors give their readers extra goodies. It gives the story that extra umph that usually comes only with a real book in your hand. I can only imagine the amount of work you put in preparing this version - for me, coding is a pure nightmare.Gallons of appreciation!I thought I'd say it here, since I'll be reading (and pouring out my fangirly gratitude at) the text-only version mostly. Sorry - old comp, crappy loading speed etc.I'll visit to check out for any new illustrations though. More alchemical symbols? BTW, do you have a bigger version of the "dancing elements" divider that you could put here? As a "cover" of the next chappie, perhaps?Ok, I'll shut up now.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks,
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
! I did use Photoshop with a Wacom tablet to create the Tree, Dancing Elements, and the journal pages. The upcoming chapters have further journal pages and the last chapter has another Tree graphic. So, go ahead and read the text only and peek at the last chapter when it posts. Hope you enjoy the upcoming chapters as they post -- and thank you for the lovely review!
Wow. I am not a massive fan of SS/HG, but I must say you have set the scene incredibly nicely for the aftermath of the war. And the illustrations are great. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
Thanks, Star Girl :) I'm delighted! I hope that you enjoy where this is headed...
*sighs contentedly* My other favourite of this round of the exchange. You know I love all your writing, but I really think this fic is incomparable to anything ever posted.
Response from shefa (Author of Tree of Life - graphics heavy version)
*giant hugs You leave me speechless, my dear. Thank you, endlessly... and the encouragement is helping build some energy for writing more for that long neglected WIP :D