In Annulo
ladyofthemasque489 Reviews | 7.07/10 (489 Ratings, 0 Likes, 1,118 Favorites )
It began with a letter, and a secret. Was it madness to trust? Was it a secret salvation? Or was it all just lying on a ring, in the end...? (***HBP SPOILERS***)
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I have to apologize to everyone, period. Real life swallowed me whole, as I have been struggling to make a living writing original fiction over the last 8 years. It has not been easy, & has been complicated by health issues. I hope people can forgive my long silences. Trying to make enough money to live on from writing is a lot harder--waaaay harder--than it looks. (At least I didn't leave any posted fanfics unfinished.)
Anyhoo...
These stories are works of parody (& thus are allowable under US law), and are not written for profit. Just for fun. I'm not making any money off of any fanfics, nor will I ever. I'm just playing around in other writers' universes.
...I am, however, making something of a living off my own stories. (If anyone wants to play around in my universes, you may visit my website, www.jeanjohnson.net, and look up my policy on Fanfics & Fanarts. It's reasonable enough and fairly easy to follow, too...)
~Lotm
Reviews for In Annulo
This chapter was simply incredible! So many thoughts are going through my mind, but I don't know what else to say. WOW!
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
...That'll do!*squee*!~Lotm
*sh#te*!!!! Whoa, what a cliffie!! The ride's been GREAT. *blown away*
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Whoa, there! *lassos ylang* Never go anywhere without a safety line! Enjoy the whole story, once you're lashed properly in place. ;-D~Lotm
Woohoo! That was exciting! A bit surprising too. I see that you choose to have Voldemort's soul divided into more than the seven pieces implied in canon (9 counting voldi himself). Is this just your whim, or is it based on some clues that I didn't pick up on in HBP? I've never been very keen on the changeling hypothesis, but you never know...JKR could go down a similar path. I was a bit confused by the final moments of the confrontation. I couldn't really understand exactly why Snape and Voldi did what they did. I'm hoping you'll explain what happened in the next chapter (or in a reply to this). Looking forward to seeing if/how this situation gets resolved.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Don't fret! An update is coming! Answers will be coming forth, too...to at least some of your and other reader's questions. (Yes, feel free to insert an evil "mweheheh" from the author here...);-D~Lotm
Impossble to properly describe flip flops are occuring in my stomach after reading this chapter. AMAZING climax, that was! I can't wait (and yet, I've no choice but to do just that) to read the rest of the battle/escape and resolution. You are truly gifted, Lady.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Thanks,
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
! I hope I don't disappoint with the rest of the tale!~Lotm
Very exciting!Can't tell you how much I am enjoying this saga :)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Um...Mekareami...you just told me how much you're enjoying it! lol...Hugs,~Lotm
I am on my (raw, bleeding) knees begging you now. I want more of this, and I want it now!! (They don't call me petulant for nothing.)
Let's see... what can I do? What can I give to you? I'm hungry. Feed me more. *bats eyelashes seductively* Perhaps if I kidnap the poolboy... hmmm....
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
The poolboy is hidden behind the Fidelius Charm, in the Secret-Kept place...and is the Secret Keeper for it.MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!...He'll be out shortly.~Lotm
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
... And when he does emerge, I shall torture him with a plethora of pleasures under which it shall be impossible to deny my every whim ...
I am really much enjoying this fic, please update soonMoo
I absolutely love this story!
'Kay. So here I go again reviewing before I'm finished. So I am reading snitches and snatches during breaks from the in-laws today. I have to mention quickly, though, that at first I felt a little annoyed on Hermione's part that Snape called her Jane; I saw it as a denial of who she was, sort of like he could separate the student-Hermione from the wife-Hermione. Suddenly, it hit me--and I think perhaps I may be a little slower than most lately--that it's an endearment. He is using 'Jane' like another man may use 'sweetheart' or another nickname to show his affection. My heart is wrapping itself around the ugly duckling Snape and warping him into Russel. *(blushes)*
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Mweheheh...I'm good at luring them in! *rubs hands fiendishly*I'll try to remember to address that, in the denouement wrap-up bits... *adds it to her remaining list of Questions To Be Answered...Maybe*And in some states, wrapping yourself around an ugly duckling is statuatory beastiality, so you might wanna not do that (in public) ever again, just to be on the safe side! (lmao...yes, I'm insane. You love me for it anyway.)Oh, and Happy Holidays!~Lotm
This is my favorite chapter. Do you know why? For one, it is Hermione coming to terms, finally, with not only living with a difficult situation, but learning that the situation is really what she decides to make it. I, for one, could learn from that lesson. Secondly, that very last word... Snape saying "No." This was the best. It was his playful side coming out in Snape form. It was the Russel coming out of Snape. It was perfect. Yeah, it's my favorite chapter.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
I was a bit taken aback myself, when he decided to play with her... But after reluctantly letting him have his way with Hermione in the next chapter, I decided Severus could be allowed further such playtimes, in the future...just so long as he realizes Hermione is going to want equality in their relationship dynamics.Hugs,~Lotm
What I appreciate most about the last few chapters is Hermione's very realistic struggle in coming to terms with her discovery. I am more relaxed now that she knows... even if the relationship has changed. Now I'm off to finish the next 5 chapters. :)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Mm-hmm. It had to unfold in that way; I wanted a realistic approach to her dealing with the revelation of Russel's true identity, and realistically, it would take someone days of angst and heavy thought and a barrage of internal conflicts to resolve. ~Lotm
Really enjoying your story :) look forward to more soon
Oh... my... oh... no... and I have to go fold laundry and feed the urchins!! (This is a really good cliffhanger... it was really hard to drag myself away. Very hard.)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Lol, you became 'slightlymoresaintly' with that confession, my dear...putting off another chapter to go fold towels! I'm proud of you! ;-D ~Lotm
Ok...I know that I said that I wasn't going to read this until you finished it, but the need for something to read drove me to distraction...dammit woman..you are evil...Why can't you write faster? I'm going to become a part of the stampede now whenever you update...MAS, POR FAVOR...MORE, PLEASE!!! would now be possible??
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
I'll see what I can do, but no promises... ~Lotm
Da-amn. I was so short on oxygen there that I clicked right on to the next chapter. Then, of course, I had to come back and tell you how positively perfect this was. Still, I want her to figure out who he is... she's a smart girl; there are enough clues. Grrrrr....
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Heeheehee... Grrrr all you want. You'll just have to wait! *mwah*! ~Lotm (wanders off to load another canon...er, cannon...)
*whew* a roller-coaster of a story, but very thrilling. Anxiously awating further updates!! gr8 Xmas present
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
I did try to make this story a bit like riding a rollercoaster, so it's nice to know I succeeded! Thanks, and happy holidays to you, too, ~Lotm
All the suspense... all the tension... oh, my goodness. I am wondering... is his scent also a glamour? God, I hope not. Those pheromones are affecting me even here.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Not a glamour. Just the natural scent of a biological mate... I had a boyfriend whose personal scent, when he sweated, was a lust-potion for me. If I could've bottled it, and if other women had responded to it like I do...I would be richer than Bill Gates and JKR combined, today. ~Lotm
Another excellent chapter. Loved the early morning love making, btw, it reminded me of the first time my husband (now ex-husband) spent the night at my parents. Sex in the living room..naughty and fun. Add to that, you've gotten Hermione knocked up. Pardon the slang, but times are certainly getting interesting. I am worried about how Harry and Ron and the rest of the crew will handle Russel being Snape. I suspect that Portrait!Albus will set things to rights. Looking forward to the next. Live long and prosper, Titania
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
You'll just have to wait and see with the rest, I'm afraid... ~Lotm
Right ruddy rehead, that Ron. Totally would expect him to act that way. Oh... and "princess"? Hhmm...
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Hehehehehe (to both your comments).;-D~Lotm
What a very nice early Christmas present to have another chapter of In Annulo. Liked the early present Mr/Mrs got as well. Although what was the previous flutter? Looking forward as always to another chapter.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
The initial moment of conception, of course! ~Lotm
Personally, I'd like the kilt to make a disappearance. In the middle of a tango, perhaps. ...
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Not gonna happen...*sigh*... ~Lotm
I don't know ... Rorik/Russel (in disguise anyway) reminds me of this cabin boy I once knew. ...
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
*splutters* --You pilfering piratess of a privateer's prose!!Lmao,~Lotm
I'm loving the story, but I thought that a marriage wasn't legal if one of the parties uses a false name?(Although I don't claim to be an expert on these matters)Kathryn
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
I think it's one way in some areas, the other way in others, but call it author's license, in the meantime...~Lotm
Great chapter.
Now, what is really, really sad is that I have been there (in Hermione's 'bra' at the beginning of this chapter) and way too many times.
And that naughty nurse scene. Ooooohhhhh, yesssssssssssssss.... nss lovesssss that. Sssssssssss.
(... and my, you are updating a LOT tonight ... *coils around Lotm*)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
Mm-hmm... Better watch those coils, though; I'm not that much into herpetology, but the way you're squeezing and rubbing right...there...ohhh, yeah, baby--massage that calf-muscle!! *snerk* ~Lotm
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
Oh, that was a calf?! 
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of In Annulo)
I've been exercising my thigh muscles; you might not want to be caught between them...;-D ~Lotm