The Wine of Life
BulletTimeScully26 Reviews | 1.92/10 (26 Ratings, 0 Likes, 7 Favorites )
Two people, each wanting and needing the same thing, though neither one knows it yet. A story of life, love... and liquor.
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There's not much to say, really. I'm a thirty year-old mother of three, married for seven years, I live in the Southeastern US, I'm a newly graduated Registered Nurse, and I'm absolutely enthralled with Severus Snape. It was my love for Alan Rickman that inititally brought me to love the character of Snape so much, and I adore everything he (Alan Rickman) has ever done, stage or screen. I've been in the fandom for around three years now, and have loved every minute of it.
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Hmm. Well, this is clearly a rather transitional chapter. I'm a bit surprised that she forgave him (or even was civil to him) so quickly. She's a fairly prickly person, and I just can't see her acting medrely reproaching him, as if it were a minor thing, just a few days later, particularly since she's annoyed anyway. But his apology was perfect. Wise man.
I normally don't like Severus with anyone but hermione in fanfiction but, I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to reading more. Cara seems a match for Severus and I love that she is American. Great story so far I'm hooked!
Yes, indeed. There's clearly something about Severus that makes people want to set him on fire, isn't there. And he's being particularly terrible here. I like Cara, although the amazing horses seem rather un-Hogwarts-like. (Are there stables with house-elves anywhere in canon? I don't even remember a horse.)
I don't usually read stories where an OC is the central character, but I remember very much liking your HP-Buffy mix-up on OWL a few years back, so I thought I'd try this one. Which I seem to have missed the first nine postings of, somehow. Thanks for posting! Now that I've finished catching up, on to your most recent chapter!
Dear BulletTimeScully.I am so glad that you're back. I've missed this story, and Cara, especially. Right now I have an overwhelming urge to knock Severus over the head. But I think I will let Cara do that for me. I look forward to the next chapter, and will send your ailing muse as many positive thougths as I can.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad to have an update for this story... I've missed writing it! Cara will definitely knock him over the head when she finds out... and Severus will find out some things that will change the nature of their relationship...Thank you for all the positive thoughts! I'm going to stockpile them until I can pound out the rest of this story... ;)
Well, Snape's going to have to make some decisions about whether he wants to be part of her life for sure or not. It appears that if he had accepted her invitation, he would have found out the truth that night, anyway.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
He certainly is. I know that he'll definitely be confused... Cara has been so open with him about her life, but why not this? And does he really have a right to know? They're not 'together,' after all. Perhaps she means more to him than he's comfortable with... considering his reaction to the photograph. I guess the real question is, does Severus mean enough to Cara for her to forgive him if she finds out? I guess we'll see.Thanks so much for the R&R!
What - an - idiot! Men! What gives him the right to treat her like a first rate jerk and then go to her room and snoop all over the place??? I hope she comes back with a whip and scourges him!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
He's a man... what can I say? ;) He's got it in his mind that she's wronged him, and he'll be damned if he's going to let her get away with it. It's petty that he breaks into her rooms, and even more so that he snoops through her things for something she clearly wasn't ready to tell him about. Oh, and you can be sure that when she finds out, it won't be pretty. I have a feeling that Severus will see a whole new side to Cara in the near future...Thanks for the R&R!
He seems almost interested in her. He definitely seems to fell responsible for her.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
He does seem to feel a bit responsible, doesn't he? I think it's because she's been so open with him, and she doesn't shy away from him like most others... it intrigues him as much as it irritates the hell out of him... As for his interest... well, I think he's more interested than he knows... but he should realize it soon enough. Thanks for the R&R!
Don't tell me he wrote out her lesson plan for the entire year?!?!?
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Oh, goodness no! She already had the first week finished. He simply helped her outline the next three weeks. Cara is a bit of a procrastinator... and she has other things on her mind as well (which I know is not a good excuse for not getting your lesson plans done), but we'll find out about that a little later. Thanks for the R&R!
I have no personal experience with horses, but it was so cool to read about the two of them taking a ride together!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thanks very much! I couldn't resist putting Severus on a horse, and I'm glad it didn't come across too cheesy. I've had horses for twenty years, and Oberon and Onyx are my dream horses... *sigh* Maybe one day I'll be lucky enough to own them!Thanks again for the R&R!
That was a fun morning! I like the small ways in which they're getting closer.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
It was fun, wasn't it? I think even Severus had a good time... though I don't think he'd ever admit it... at least not to Cara. I'm glad you picked up on the subtle shifts in their relationship... that's what I'm going for. I think he really *wants* to talk, but he doesn't know how... maybe Cara will help him with that. :)Thanks for the R&R!
It's so delightful to see Snape nonplussed like that. Usually he's got all the answers and all the control. Interesting things happen when he's a bit off balance.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thanks! You're right... he is always in control and he really doesn't know what to do when he isn't. Interesting things are indeed ahead... :)
It's better if she leaves. I can't imagine they'd remember anything of this night if he let her stay. Eventually, I suspect she intends to make full use of that bathroom and perhaps some of the other amenities to be found in the dungeon.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
It is better... Cara isn't one the sleep around... but she will definitely drink you under the couch. Perhaps Sev was worried what he might do if he allowed her to stay any longer... ;) Oh yes... I'm sure at some point the bathroom will definitely be a central figure...
Wow, this is going to be some night. She knows just how to handle him, somehow.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
You're right... it is going to be interesting... Cara treats him like everyone else, and not like some horrible, evil person. She can see the good in almost anyone... and since she's a foriegner, she doesn't have any preconcieved notions about the man. Thanks for the R&R!
I always meant to come back to this and never did. Cara cracks me up.Surely it means something that they both reached for the Tequila. Does that mean limes are in the offing?
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
I'm very glad you decided to come back! *hugs* I'm glad Cara could make you laugh! Hmm... there should be some teeny tiny limes coming up soon... not too much, but maybe enough for a shot or two... hehe...Thanks for the R&R!
There are some interesting bits in here. I hope the next part is coming soon.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thanks for reading! It's very appreciated!! Yes, the next chapter should be up within the week. :)
Adorable chapter! ITA about Sev's taste in music. I don't think he listened to Disco much, but the early metal scene...I always imagine him listening to Zep, Sabbath and Floyd for some reason.Cara's definitely put a bug in his ear. She likes him and I think he could warm up to her too.Update when you can!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thanks! Yes, I've never taken him for the disco type either. It's very easy for me to visualize an 18 year old Severus listening to The Wall while smoking something of a questionable nature... but that's just me... 
You're right... they have definitely peaked each others interests... I hope they can learn to get along... hehe...Thanks for the R&R!
I found this story today and read up to here in one sitting. Wonderful! I just love Cara. She can match wits with him, and snark as well. And because she is an American, she doesn't know she's supposed to be frightened, intimidated, or repulsed by him. She's perfect.I wonder if some day, someone will tell her how he got injured in the final battle, so she will understand his reaction to her "I won't bite..." comment. I bet she'll feel mortified.Great job. This is fun. I got several real laughes from this scene in particular. The banter between them is perfect.
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thank you very much! I'm very glad you like Cara. You're very right about her not knowing she's supposed to be frightened, etc of Snape... that's one of the main reasons I made her an American. 
I wanted her to have an outside perspective on things.Yes, I'm sure she'll feel like an ass when she learns of how he was injured. I'm hoping Severus will eventually tell her himself, instead of her finding out through school gossip... but he can be dreadfully stubborn about those kind of things... ;)It makes my day that I could give you a laugh! Thanks again for the R&R! I hope you continue to enjoy!
Sev's met his match, no doubt! :)
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thanks for the R&R! Oh yes... he has met his match... in more ways than one... ;)
Hey, she's cheating. He's already halfway pissed. Hehe. I like it! :)
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Hehe... thanks! Yes... Cara is taking advantage of the situation, isn't she? I like to think that Severus might respect that (however twisted the reasoning), being a sneaky Slytherin and all.
His first sentence sounds like Captain Haddock from the Tintin books. Blistering blue barnacles! :)
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Hehe... yes, Severus does love his adjectives... Thanks for the R&R!
She's got balls, that one! :)
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Loads and loads of 'em... Hehe... thanks for the R&R!
She's got balls, that one! :)
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Loads and loads of 'em... Hehe... thanks for the R&R!
I have no idea why, but for the strangest reason, this story makes me think of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor and the tempestuous relationship and eventual love affair between them that was initially fueled by their mutual affinity for alcohol.... This is most interesting tale and nothing like anything I've read before.... Do go on !!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thank you so much! Yes... their relationship will definitely be fueled by alcohol... at least at first. I hope you continue to enjoy!
Love Cara... I laughed the entire time while reading... I do believe Severus has met a female version of himself. I look forward to more! I can't wait to read more!!!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thank you! I'm glad you like Cara, and I'm very glad that I could make you laugh. :) Yes, Severus has indeed met someone very like himself... more to come soon!
You know, I don't ususally enjoy stories with original characters in the main pairing, but I must say I really like this one a lot! I love your Cara, she's smart and sassy and sexy, and Snape will have his hands full! Looking forward to the next chapter!
Response from BulletTimeScully (Author of The Wine of Life)
Thank you so much! I'm glad I could lure you in! I'm also glad to see you describe Cara that way... that's the type person I was going for (among other things). I love the thought of Snape not being able to snarl and yell and intimidate her. He'll be utterly at a loss as to how to treat her... I also love the thought of it bothering him if he does happen to hurt her feelings... which is undoubtedly hard to do... but we'll see! Thanks again!