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As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn

shefa

13 Reviews   |   13 Ratings, 0 Likes, 19 Favorites )

Drama Angst Psychological Hogwarts Castle 3,732 Words 1 Chapter Complete
Luna Lovegood Severus Snape

Snape patrols, and finds Luna precisely where she is not meant to be. Bathed in light, chalk in hand. Written for Miss_Morland for the 2009 Snuna exchange.

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Chapter 1: As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn


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shefa

Member Since 2007  |  24 Stories  |  Favorited by 151  |  73 Reviews Written  |  944 Review Responses

Relatively longtime reader of this OTP, fervent SSHG shipper. 

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Reviews for As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn

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10/10

Jayalalita

Beautiful. The writing is concise, but full, loaded with emotion and imagery. Subtle but clear, like the characters themselves-- Severus in a sharp way, Luna more thoughtfully. Sweet, sad, and ultimately reassuring. Thank you for this lovely piece.

10/10

libco

*sob*

10/10

HBAR

You've perfectly captured both of these characters and surrounded them with your beautiful writing.  Your words are always perfect, every time you write.  This is a pairing that I really like, but only when they are handled really, really well.  And you've done just that.  Fabulous story.

10/10

AsherRay

Wow that made me teary eyed. This story is perfect in its simplicity and wonderfully beautiful. Thank you.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you so much!  This was my first Snuna.  I'm delighted you enjoyed it...  thanks for reviewing!

10/10

Pele

This story moved me to tears, which is significant, given that I can count the number of films that have produced the same reaction on one hand and the number of books on the other. There's such haunting beauty in the way you've portrayed Snape's death, with the Tivkas coming to comfort him, and gently guide him into the next world. I also love stories in which Luna manages to see right through Snape's loyal Death Eater act. Out of all of Harry's circle of friends, she seems the most likely to have figured out what was really up, as she's extremely perceptive. I think you've done justice to all the nuances of both characters in this story. I especially love that you pay homage to Luna's artistic talents, something that's frequently overlooked in fanfic, it seems. Thanks for writing this story!

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you,

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

. :)  What a wonderful, thoughtful review.  I do see Luna as someone who doesn't get distracted by the peripheral details.  Once I saw Luna through an artist's lens, the whole story fell together... I'm delighted it worked for you, and especially that it moved you so strongly.  *hands you tissues

0/10

liviconnor

The way you paint an image is... special.  Clear, and a bit unusual.  Lines like, "curious eyes scanning for something only she seeks," where you turn at the last minute from cliche to interesting, or "silver memory and scarlet blood spilling from him," where the colors are so crisp and alive in the mind's eye, are what make this story worth reading.  More than worth reading, they set it apart.  Excellent job.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you... turning something from a cliche to something interesting is just what I'm hoping for.  I'm pretty visual in how I think about the world, so it's good to hear that this comes through and works in my storytelling.  Thank you!  I hope you enjoy my other work, too :)

10/10

pythia_delphi

Loved this on the Exchange where, as a matter of fact, I read it just last night for a second time. Truly beautiful writing. Am very much looking forward to meeting you at Azkatraz.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

*bounces... Thank you!  I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it enough to reread!  I'm excited to meet you at Azkatraz, too!  Woot! :D

10/10

pookah

Wow!  Original and touching.  Very moving.  the sort of story that makes you think about it after you read it.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you,

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

.  I'm delighted that it touched you and made you think.  :D

9/10

ladyljd

This is beautiful.  You're writing is truly amazing.  I'm really becoming a fan.  Your Luna here is pitch-perfect and a bit haunting.  Very well done.  I'm off to read more of your work!

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you,

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

!  *blushes...  Haunting is the way it feels when I reread this -- I'm glad it resonates with you, too.  I'm so excited you're off to read more!  I hope that you enjoy! :)

0/10

sunny33

Fabulous! So much imagery in such a brief piece. :D

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thank you, Sunny! :)  Glad you enjoyed it.  

10/10

Crystal Quill

Loved your writing style.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thanks so much!

0/10

Iluma Knight

Wow. I haven't really read any Luna/Snape, but based on that I'm going to. Beautifully written.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

I hadn't read any Luna/Snape until this exchange -- nor written it.  I'm glad you enjoyed this :)

0/10

Aoibheann

That was truly beautiful.

Response from shefa (Author of As to a Portrait, Gently Drawn)

Thanks so much!

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