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Discovery
Melenka14 Reviews | 7.79/10 (14 Ratings, 0 Likes, 15 Favorites )
Years after the war ends, Severus confronts Hermione about her part in saving him.
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Melenka
Member Since 2008 | 20 Stories | Favorited by 82 | 104 Reviews Written | 967 Review Responses
Writer of various fiction, prone to putter in the garden, recovering costumer, dedicated wonk.
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Mollyssister just reminded me of this while we were discussing a food p0rn quiz. I'm glad she did! While the food is central and quite erotically done, the story as a whole is quite compelling. It's refreshing to see two war weary survivors able to open up to each other. There's a little too much "happily ever after" in most post war fanfic. It's nice to see the reality of Hermione's need to flee."It was all too much, the stories in the papers, the ceremonies and balls, constantly being asked to relive the worst time of my life.”That line sums it all up rather nicely! It's a sentiment that rings completely true for both Hermione and Severus.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you so much! I think it so important to show how survivors manage to survive the aftermath of war, as well. It's not that I think happily ever after is out of reach, but I do believe it takes a bit of time and effort to arrive there. I'm really glad you enjoyed the story.
That was truly lovely. In reading the reviews, I noticed your comment on how people seem to disregard how damaged everyone would be after the war. I tend to agree. However, I must guiltiy admit that I often appreciate stories that mention the damage without wallowing in it. I think you do that rather effectively here.Well done and thanks for posting!
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Interesting you should say that. Many of the folks I've known who have come back from war hold their memories and pain apart, only really letting it out when they're around people who would "know." I thought both Severus and Hermione would be that sort of person.Thank you for your insightful review. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and respond.
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you so much!
Beautiful. I hope he'll come back back to hear the end of the "requiem".On another note, I've noticed a lot of stories dedicated to Lady Karelia recently. I've beginning to get worried and I hope nothing bad happened to her because your last words really frightened me.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you for your lovely review. I am the queen of open endings, so it is entirely possible that he would come back. Or perhaps that she would stop hiding.There is absolutely nothing wrong with Lady Karelia. These stories were written as part of a Live Journal surprise to thank her for doing so much for the fandom. Sorry to have frightened you.
Simply lovely.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I absolutely adored this. It's well-paced, the dialogue is totally believable, and it present Severus and Hermione the way I love them best-mature, thoughtful, calm. It at least offers the promise of happiness for both of them, especially Severus. I firmly believe that the HERO deserves the happy ending most, and this is definitely heading in that direction.Brava!Fizzabella
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you for this thoughtful review. I am not usually one for happily ever after, but I think highly of happily beginning to see life change. :) I am glad you enjoyed the story.
This is indescribably beautiful on so many levels, not the least of which is the sense of hope for the future for these two war worn survivors.I knew it, too.Well done!Beth
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you so much. I am a firm believer in hope. I am so glad you found it to your liking. :) I appreciate the lovely review.
Sweet and lovely. A feast for the senses. Well done! :D
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you so much!
Loved it. Thank you.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
You are quite welcome. Thank you for reading! I am glad you enjoyed it. :)
I want cheese now :)
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Me too! Lots and lots of cheese. And mushrooms. And confessional dark men... oh, wait, I've said too much. ;)
I found this by hitting "Random Story" in the menu. I don't yet know when it was originally posted.Sounds like just the way our mysterious potions professor would approach Miss Granger, not letting on until the very end... Although I imagine that kiss could be more of a beginning instead.Beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
It was posted today, so how's that for random? I am glad you enjoyed the story. I always strive to stay true to the characters (if not always the story arc as JKR wrote it), so I appreciate it when someone tells me I got close. :)Thank you for the lovely review.
That was quite beautiful. Haunting, like the music you described.
Response from Melenka (Author of Discovery)
Thank you for your lovely review. I often think people disregard how damaged everyone would be after the war. It makes the search for something true, or a moment of comfort, so much more vital.