A Ghost of a Chance
gersknightlady748 Reviews | 7.46/10 (748 Ratings, 0 Likes, 135 Favorites )
After the war, Severus finds himself only aware when someone comes to mourn him. Is this death?
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Age 59, I have been a Severus and Alan Rickman fan for a couple years. I post SS/HG stories.
I went to NY last week to see Seminar (Jan 4, 20012) It was wonderful.
Shades of Severus in his character and his house. I was priviledge to see Alan up close an personal after the play. 
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Glad to see the boys aren't too bothered that they didn't win. Then again, both of them come from pretty affluent families, so weren't in need of those scholarships anyway. Parkinsons is a horrible disease to be around.The regaining intimacy between the Hermione and Severus is beautifully done in how gently you're delivering it through them. Well done!Looking forward to seeing the wall come down once and for all and to what they owe the final push to!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
My mother suffered through Parkinsons, diabetis and cancer. It was horrible. The parkinsons for 15 years. I would love to see a cure.I'm glad you like the intimacy. I want them to gradually come together again. I hope the walls down soon too, sometimes these ideas happen and I reluctantly take that turn and let the story write itself. I like Happy stories but I guess occassionally a bit of angst adds to the story.Thanks for your review
Glad to see Hermione's patience is paying off. The cracks are there, now for the final (?) push!Off to see who's won and if Al & Scorpius' potion is the impetus they need!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thank you so much for leaving a review.
Thanks for the update! So glad to see them making progress.. I hope Severus can get use of his hand back and that he opens himself back up completely to Hermione. Looking forward to the next chapter already!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Your welcome, the next two chapters are in the Queue.We are getting close to him taking the potion that her hopes will restore his arm. I hope we get this chapter up sooner. I missunderstood my corrections and it took a while to get this one Validated.
I can't wait for that wall to come down all the way! Excellent chapter. :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
I hope we get there soon, this was not my favorite part of the story either, but sometimes they write themselves LOL. I think 3-4 chpaters more ???Thank you so much.
I can see why the boys didn't win, but I'm glad Severus is starting to get closer to breaking down that wall.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Parkinsons is near and dear to my heart my mother lived with it for 15 years. A cure would be a miracle for those who suffer. I like that they did this all for Severus.Thank you, yes he's getting closer.
This must be so difficult for Hermione to have to put off her bonding, be full of pregnancy hormones, deal with the potions contest on top of full time teaching, all without Severus. Yes, he's there, but he isn't really there. I think it would be worse if she didn't have it on Poppy's word that he will get better. Hopefully she can see that her efforts are paying off and that will fortify her for now. Can't wait to see how the contest plays out.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
I think because of the oregnancy and all she's juts a bundle of self doubt and afraid things won't work. She's jumping to the wrong conclusions and poor Severus is just trying to get by minute by minute.Thank you so much I hope to have the new chapter on line in the next week. It's in the Queue.
I have finally reach chapter 44. I am sorry not to have reviewed while I tried to catch up. The story is riveting, and I just could not stop reading. I am impationtly waiting for the next chapter.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Well Im glad you enjoyed it and it was a lot ot read. I hope I will get the chapter from my beta this week and egt it into the Queue and that usually takes another week or more to get the corrections. I hope it will be up soon. I have been working one this story for a couple eyars now. The posting can take a lot oftime. I'm getting it up asap.Thank you for you review.
This was an excellent chapter! Your description of Severus in the memory; the way he felt dirty being in that atmosphere again was great. I actually felt like I wanted to wrinkle my nose up in disdain with him. And to imagine that he had to return to that each time he was called, while he was a spy. And then Rowling killed him.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you. I would just think being in Voldys presence would be the worst possible place to be. He did supper terribly and your right he deserves so much more than death at the end. I really love fan fic. we can imagine any number of wonderful endings for him. Many time the writers are bertter than the original....'I thanks you for all the reviews and your encouraging kind comments.
It is nice to see characters like Grimmley who don't fawn all over Severus, but yet hold him in high regards as a war-hero; one who can be trusted. It was certainly lucky for Lucius and the Weasley's sake that he was on duty. I hope there is still time to save them!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, I'm glad you like Grimmley. There have bto be many others in the order we don't know. Men who put their lives on the line just as Severus did. Who may have backed him up. People he didn't even know about.Thank you for your comments. I appreciate them.
Yes... the answer to salvation for Weasley's.Has Lucius had a change of heart? Has his time in prison, and the subsequent mercy shone to him by Severus changed him?Hermione & Severus are great together. You have written them wonderfully.Thank you for sharing~
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
I think e will see some changes in Lucius. Severus willingness to help him has made him see his friend differently. He's suffered a lot there and is quite broken.I'm so glad you like this Severus and Hermione. I love writting them. They just mesh so well together.Thank you for the review.
ew! It sounds like an accelerated version of the spell was used on Bellatrix. Looks like it's just the break they've been looking for!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
I think it just may be. I really hope to get the next chapter soon from my beta. I wish there was a way to do this faster. I'd say this story has been posting over a year now...through completely written long ago it's still got a number of chapters to go. It had 55-56 I think.
Okay, I would say that the Weasleys are on the mend; however, I don't know if Severus is going to find much support from Hermione re his plan to fight for prisoner conditions. That could prove to be a huge obstacle. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Yes, with the anwers it will help the Weasleys recover. We will have to see how Hermione reacts to Severus needing to help Lucius live a tolerable life.
Glad to see Lucius was the key afterall. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Another great chapter. Very informative. Please update soon. I like how you show compation for a man that really didn't deserve it. Good job.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, we all deserve second chances. I'm so glad you liked it. The next chapter is with the Beta right now and as soon as I get it I will update it.
I'm glad the bribes were worth the info.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, I'm not sure thats Severus or Lucius reasons for what they do. Its a good cover story to tell others.I think Severus wants to help his friend through kindness but he not sure how Hermione will really take it all.Thank you for leaving a review.
Interesting foreshadowing of Hermione's reaction to Severus' plans to improve living conditions at Azkaban. He is perfectly right that it is the kind of thing her heart would agree to, even if she's too close to the situation right now to listen to hear heart.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, I'm so please you like the story. We will soon see her reaction. Severus does know her well.Thank you for your review.
Glad to see they've found a temporary solution and looking forward to seeing more of Lucius!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, you will see more of Lucius.He sort of insisted on being part of this story :)
Oh my goodness, I love this story. You are also one of my very favorite HGSS authors EVER. I can't wait to read more. Keep up the great work.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you so much. Wow thats a huge compliment. I hope to have another chapetr in the queue this week.Thank you for your review.
A small victory, but a victory no less. YAY! They have held Molly & Arthur's demise at bay...for now.Albus & Scorpius make an excellent team.This is such a fine piece, and wth every chapter I grow more drawn into the story. I am excited to see see what will happen during his next interaction with Lucius. Thank you for sharing~
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, Yes you do make a great team. i'm enjoying writing several positive Malfoy's. Though Draco doesn't play a big part in this story. We will see Lucius now an then in this story. Thank you so much for the review. I appreciate your compliment.
Hermione's right. If anyone has the ability to analyze spells and create new ones, it's Severus. I only hope he can figure out the end of it before time runs out for Molly and Arthur.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Yes, he does have the ability, but this is very old Dark Magic. They will certainly all work their best to make ti on time.Thank you for your comment.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Yes, he does have the ability, but this is very old Dark Magic. They will certainly all work their best to make ti on time.Thank you for your comment.
I still think this is a great chapter, even when I had the sneak preview. Keep up the good work. ^_^
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you, thats a nice compliment. Thank you so much for your help with the verse. :)Jeannie
Oh goodness the drama! I love this story and it's one of my favorites of all SS/HG. I can't wait to see what happens with Lucius again and eventually the wizard binding. Please don't make us wait so long for the next update :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you like it so much. Thats a huge compliment as there are sooo many wonderful SS/HG stories. We will continue to see Lucius as time goes on. I just got the next chapter from the beta tonight and as soon as the next chapter of Our Fate is What We Make It posts. I'll get it into the Queue.
ANOTHER WONDERFUL CHAPTER IN THIS EPIC STORY. I LOVE YOUR PLOT TWIST. KEEPS MAKING ME WANT MORE. ITS ADDICTIVE! (PLEASE DON'T STOP, MY WITHDRAWL PAINS WOULD BE TERRIBLE. ;) ) I HOPE LUCISU SEE'S THE LIGHT FINALLY, HE'S SMART ENOUGH TO LET GO OF THE PAST IF THE FUTURE WILL BE BRIGHT WITH SEVERUS & DRACO'S HELP. NOT ENOUGH STARS TO GIVE YOU, NEED TO ADD A COUPLE 00'S THE 5-THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE HP STORIES OF ALL TIME. ITS IN THE TOP 1% AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT CHAPTER JIM
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Wow you have made my night as well as another reader. I'm so glad you like this story so much. There are so many other HG/SS stories that are excellent. I'm thrilled you think of this one so highly.Lucius will be seen again. Thank you so much.
Hooray! The boys save the day ... for now. I hope they will be able to interpret the rest of the spell Hermione found. It was hard enough for Severus going to Azkaban the first time. Now knowing what he is going in to, it might be that much harder. But maybe he will find that Lucius has started to change already. Time will tell I guess ...
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Yes, they did for now. It gives them more time. They will be working hard for an answer. Yes it is hard for him. Because Lucius is part of his life that he wants to put behind him. And I think now he feels bad that he didn try to help Lucius before this. Before their friendship was so damaged. Thank you for your two great reviews. I hope to have more soon.
I'm glad they found a stopgap solution.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of A Ghost of a Chance)
Thank you. I'm glad your glad. TY