A Second Chance For Happiness
star_girl167 Reviews | 8.14/10 (167 Ratings, 0 Likes, 14 Favorites )
Life does not always turn out the way we want it to. Ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Severus Snape, thought by everyone to be dead, is living out his days in solitude on the edge of the wizarding world. Ginny Potter, meanwhile, is juggling a high-profile career, three small children, a Kneazle and a workaholic husband. A family crisis within the Potter household unwittingly brings Snape out of hiding and his and Ginny's lives are changed forever, with both of them ultimately offered a second chance for happiness. This story is mostly canon compliant but discounts the epilogue in Deathly Hallows.
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Eek! What a place to leave us. It has been awhile since I last read this, so I don't recall if I should be angry at Ginny for having an affair, or if Harry was justifiably to blame. So, I chose to side with Harry here because it really was fun watching Ginny squirm. It didn't change the fact that his wife is having an affair, but I but it made him feel loads better ... for now anyway. I wonder how Ginny is going to approach this?
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
As with most break-ups, it's not always black and white, but Harry has been resilient so far and needed this. It's not going to be easy but trust me, is all I can say. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Can't wait for the next installment!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thank you! Now I'm a bit more settled, I'm hoping to write as much as I can.
A little bit of payback on Harry's part, I guess.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
About time Harry had some kind of retaliation! Poor guy. All I can say is, trust me.
All right, I'm officially stressed out!
Thank you very much! Wonderful!!! - could just feel Harry seething and trying to keep control... (uh oh, it is sort-of, kind-of, um, ,,,'nice'... seeing him be so 'manly' & in control & making her squirm and... OMG, star_girl, what is this story doing to me?! - Hurry, post the next chapter with Ginny & Alfric/Sev! SOS! Can't wait for the next chapter - *squirm, squirm*!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thank you again nag for your kind words :) xx
I do not know how often I have read your story already, but it is always very refreshing and wonderful, thank you!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
I'm incredibly flattered that you have enjoyed it enough to read it more than once! Thank you so much for your support, it really does mean a lot.
I admit I am still enjoying your story thoroughly. I also had found myself wondering how you got the faux name for Snape... Imagine my horror to realize I totally missed the half blood prince reference! Awesome job... take the time you need as I await the next installment. Cheers!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review, thrilled you're enjoying it :)
Oh, dear. That's all I can come up with to say for Harry and his situation.I never suspected this was an anagram. I just thought Snape had a weird taste in names, LOL. Clever.I hope all goes well in real life and we see you back here soon.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thanks for all your support, it means a lot.
WAIT! No? What there is no more chapters for me to read? OHNOs!!!! Help! How frequently do you update? This is a cliffhanger!!!!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Sorry for the cliffie! The good news is that the next chapter is in the queue and the following three chapters are written and ready to post pending validation, so I hope I won't have to keep you waiting to long. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
That was rather abrupt of Ginny to leave so quickly. Needs must with work and all I suppose. I hope she goes straight to the office. thank you for the contraceptive spell. With Molly's genes I would have guessed Ginny would be preggers in a heart beat.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Yes, the last thing Snape wants a is a mewling child...
Oh how terrible to be outted by a quick quill! Snape is really going to be pissed about that. In for a penny in for a pound. Also i am glad Snape has realized that Ginny is not a Lily replacement. Good. Begone Lily.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
It all kicks off now, that's all I can say!
Surely Ginny will catch on to the hip flask? Mr. Nobel takes his privacy to a whole new level. Heh.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Mr. Nobel is a very subtle and clever man :)
James Potter was probably having a laugh at his expense. I think James Potter is beside himself with guilt over how he treated Snape in the past considering all Snape has done to protect his son and grandson. I have a mental picture of James Potter as Snape's guardian angel. LOL
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
I'd like to think both James and Lily realised just how much they did Snape wrong. Snape, of course, would not require their apology.
ZOMG! A simple allergy? I hope his letter gets through right away!! I hate the idea of Ginny and Al's suffering.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Poor Al is not having a good time of it.
Harry James Potter you better plant your ass in that hospital seat and stay with your wife.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
It's a pivotal moment for their marriage....
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Yes pivoting in the direction of down the toliet. I wish wish wish Ginny wouldnt have given him an out. Seems like she would have a more secure grip on the moral high ground w/o that comment. HA!
I really like Snape's idea about living his life free to balance out those when he had a master. Ten years he’d been free; another ten and his “life debt” would be repaid. That feels like a justice worth achieving.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
He deserves it. I think he would die happy knowing he achieved that balance.
And Harry has been ignoring the signs of trouble for ages. Not that its all his fault, Ginny shares in the blame as well. I can well imagine that elderly witch sold her story of the "conversation" to the Prophet for many many galleons!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
They are both equally to blame, but it's still a sad situation for them both. Thank you for reading and revewing, I hope you'll read on and continue to enjoy it.
As a mother I really feel for Ginny here. I sure wouldnt want to be seperated from my unconscience child. I have goose bumps. This is freaking me right out!!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Poor little Al.
I am glad Kingsley has pandemic plans but I have the feeling that the bird flu has hit. They are up shit creek arent they?
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Even with the best laid plans, there are always going to be some casualties in a pandemic...
I like the way you tied the swine flu to something magical. It feel more realistic that way somehow. I think I know how you are going to get Seveus back !
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thank you, I've tried to be as authentic as I can in this story so that's a big compliment. Let's see if your theory is correct...
Harry you tease! Oh I want to know all about those confscated wands. Just read on shall I?
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Please do :)
Oh such foreshadowing! I am glad the next chapter is there for me to read
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
And I'm glad you're going straight to the next chapter :)
Ack Ginny and Harry are in a pinch arent they?
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Yes, it's a tough time for them both, sadly.
I like the ideas of the house elves participating in the battle. Of course they would defend their homes. Oh Severus where are you??
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
All will be revealed, I promise :)
Thanks for your story and your note at the end. I must say I liked it very much, it was an unusual pairing but very believable. Personally I am not bothered by the adultery. Those things happen in our reality out there. It's called life.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a note, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it and that you found it believable.
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a note, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it and that you found it believable.
Yes, what irony between Harry and Ginny--their getting along better and even more honestly after the divorce... such is life... It was a nice, lovely acceptance and arrangement, with time, for all--love Severus slowly adapting and adjusting as well as Ginny and children--love Albus and Sev connecting on some level--thank you for that!
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thanks again nag, hugs for you! xx
Response from star_girl (Author of A Second Chance For Happiness)
Thanks again nag, hugs for you! xx