Bad Romance
HermioneJeanSnape80 Reviews | 6.63/10 (80 Ratings, 0 Likes, 29 Favorites )
Climb inside the dark and twisted minds of Severus Snape and Hermione Granger, where madness and love vie for dominance
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HermioneJeanSnape
Member Since 2008 | 1 Story | Favorited by 14 | 900 Reviews Written | 110 Review Responses
I'm a college student from the Midwest who enjoys fanfiction as a relaxing diversion. I'm a history major who unrepentently ships Snape/Hermione. I knit, cook, write, sing, and sew. I'm a bit of a nerd/dork/geek. I can quote all the Lord of the Rings movies excessively, as well as Firefly.
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It seems to be quite painful. I understand he's quite angry but still.
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
That's rather the point, though. Severus is a bitter, unhappy man who needs to break things to make himself feel better. We've seen it come out in canon in his blasting of rose bushes and during his worst memory, when he explodes a jar as Harry is leaving the room. Keep in mind, that was over his worst memory being seen by someone he despised. Dumbledore, who Snape saw as a father figure, his only friend of sorts, the only person who really gave a damn about him, made Severus kill him. He is a very angry man. By being so horrid to Hermione he's sort of draining the poison out of his system. That being said, he wouldn't break something (or someone) that didn't belong to him. If it makes you feel better, we won't be seeing all the people he makes her atone for. The Marauders, the Death Eaters, Lord Voldemort, Lily... we won't see any of them. We'll only see the first and last people (he's working in backwards chronological order). I'm so glad you've kept reading despite your reservations, and I promise, you will be thoroughly rewarded from Chapter 13 onward.
Argh! With so few words you accomplish so much anticipation.
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
Thanks! Next chapter is almost out of the queue, glad you're enjoying :)
Oooh. I'm intrigued.Does position two include some more preparation to do for her?*waits impatiently for next chapter*
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
Isn't it lucky for you that the next chapter is in queue? And right near the top, too. I really must stop rhyming :)Those who review are loved. Those who review repeatedly, well...:D
Ah, well, it's what you get when you enter a true D/s relationship.You either obey or get the whip. And your master doesn't necessarily enjoy punishing you.Alas, they both seem to do so! :DSo far, so reasonable. He might be a little harsh, but maybe she made that mistake repeatedly, eh?
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
Your "alas" doesn't seem to have the usual meaning :P Oh, he's harsh whether a mistake is once or repeated. Usually it's only once- Hermione learns fast.
I have nothing but love for the authors that resist the urge to glorify his appearance!Alas, I think she's not supposed to be a beauty either, but I guess it works for this story.*goes happily on to the next chapter*
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
She isn't a beauty, exactly, but she's young, fit, and hygienic. She's described in GOF as "very pretty" at the Yule Ball, so I decided she could have blossomed a bit as she got older.
Ah! I rarely read anything about CFM positions.Very well done!Now I'm really looking forward to reading more of this.
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
I'm not sure what CFM means, but I'm so glad you're enjoying the story :)
Wow... I do love Evil!Snape. It just so happens that I'm working on a HGSS story that includes 'Bad Romance' as well. That's why I clicked on your story... and I'm glad I did! I love the raw, dirty feeling of it all, especially the way you make Snape sound so repulsive! I'm looking forward to the next update!
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
This isn't Evil!Snape. Rather, this is morally complex, very angry Snape. He wouldn't break into a random woman's house and rape her, but if someone offers themself to him, he isn't above taking advantage. I wasn't exactly trying to make Snape repulsive, but I really wanted to avoid how fanfic tends to make him into a secret Adonis. He is not a handsome man. He is not darkly distinguished. He is unpleasant and grumpy. Glad you're enjoying the fic, and I hope you'll keep reading :)
Do I want to discover what is position number 2?
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
Actually, position 2 isn't that bad. The next chapter will be a little rough for you, though. If it makes you feel better, next chapter is about as bad as it gets between them. Things will get better, I promise. Thanks for reading!
Enjoying is maybe a strong word for it, but I'm still reading.
Response from HermioneJeanSnape (Author of Bad Romance)
We're almost over the hump. After chapter 7 it'll be radically different between them. There will be a happy ending, but it won't necessarily be easy.
Mmm - thank you for ending this with the luscious lemons & the two of them, after all they've been through, being truly whole!
Wonderful! The cycle of life! Five children - WOW! Love it - they would be great parents & having children for the *right* reasons - really a celebration of what the human spirit can endure & truly heal itself & keep on going further - brava!
Wow, I'm in a lovely whirlwind - fantastic change of dynamics and content; so incredibly lovely & wonderful of you to allow them to evolve further into a oving realtionship and capable of having a *healthy* perspective on their own as well as the other peope in their lives! Brava! Really wonderful *love your wonderful humour* direction!
Wow, sweet lovely twists, lovely intimacy in a way that neither has ever experienced before - thank you!
Uff! Well, that's a painful change - how is he going to deal with this? Hermione's not going anywhere!
Hmm... Snape is not sharing everything, he is quite possessive it seems, even in this situation, just letting Lucius dress her up & discipine/challenge/stretch her further... as always, your gift for detailed description is immaculate!
Great contrastin dynamics - his fear of the realisation of his *feelings* for her, the fear of this pain inside his chest versus her empowered energy from being with him in more ways than one...
Yes, they're both utterly consumed & obsessed with the other; they've definately 'gone over the cliff', but do they realise how deep their trust and how deep their *need* for each other has become? Reading on!
Atoning for his s.o.b. father would be the most extreme/painful, wouldn't it? Very effective - the power of the word!
Poor Severus and his nightmares, as well as his other demons he's had to live with in his waking-life his whole life... Love this & the switch of dynamics, seeing his vulnerability and how Hermione reacts to that & what he allows himself to exerience with her...
Love the powerful, compacted drabble-forms, plus of course the contrasting glimpses of tenderness starting to be shown; yes, he knows how to deal with her workaholic predisposition. Reading on!
Besides the effective descriptions, the underlying tone of Snape wrestlng with some deep anger & release issues has been & is quite tangible - great work!
OK - as nervous as Hermione for their 5:00 rendezvous- must read on immediately to find out what position two is!
Very effective depiction & decription- you capture the atmosphere, high-running emotions and vivid actions/re-actions spot-on & brilliantly!
Mmn... love your blunt, honest description and sense of humour: love the powerful contrasts of these two in such a wonderful compacted form: the honest, darker sensuality of Hermione's longing - beautifully well-done!
Excellent narrative description (of not only her outfit) and details of their agreed upon, unspoken expectations and role-playing... of course, Lucius has added an extra helping hand!