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A Man's Best Friend
quaffswinegaily353 Reviews | 7.7/10 (353 Ratings, 0 Likes, 30 Favorites )
Severus Snape mourns the death of the werewolf Remus Lupin in the Final Battle. Why? And how could it involve Hermione Granger?
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Second paragraph in and you're already insulting Remus. I know I'm going to enjoy this story!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
The poor werewolf, eh?
Response from Jinxie (Reviewer)
Nah. If Severus says he's a daft wassock then he must be one. ;)
He's got her where he wants her. *grin* But what if he sleeps past the time the cage opens. Won't she run away again? ^_^
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
There's no escaping now!
Aha! The handkerchief makes its appearance, and we can be sure who this visitor from the future is, even if we can't yet understand, at this point, why she's unknown to the future Severus.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Is it all clear now? As clear as mud, perhaps.
I've just read this in one go, and it's awesome. Such intricate plotting. I have to go back and trace how Remus got the handkerchief. I love to see events in the books turned a few degrees in a different direction. And so beautifully written!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Thanks very much for the review.
Well I actually thought we were going to be treated to a picture of Sev's arse in that chapter, Quaffie. Now at least they are TALKING. But he needs to do it quickly before she body-swerves again. I had gathered that Remus probably swung both ways but not surprised that Sev didn't. Great stuff. Best wishes,Love Ali xxxxx.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
All this talking's giving me a thirst. Pass the benylin.
Fancy forgetting the full moon. Luna-tic! :)
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Give a girl a break! She's only just come back from a rough trip. You are the bomb! No corrections in this chapter.
Well, it would have been better if they'd talked tonight, but I get it. Glad he found her at least. I think she's wrong about the mate thing. Dead wrong. LOL
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
You reckon?!!!
excellent! I love this story. It's so sad that Remus is gone but I'm glad Severus has some of his memories back.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Thank you! I'm glad you're still enjoying the story.
They need to work on their communication skills, Quaffie. Good old fashioned honesty is the only thing that works in matters like this. But to be honest he has been quite careless in losing her again hasn't he? In my sometimes insomniac hours I ponder things like if HP characters like say Percy Weasley or Sirius Black or even the lovely Lucius Malfoy were so up their own arses might they not one day Apparate up there never to be seen again. I mean it's just a thought......Oh Christ...I'm having a Benylin moment. Got bad 'flu....I could be your twin Quaffsbenylinavidly. Brilliant writing as always. Best wishes, Love (feeling very sorry for herself) Ali xxxxx.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Oh oh! Watch out, lass! Benylin's the first step on the slippery slope. After Benylin comes Buckfast - that wonderful fortified wine produced by Devonshire monks and sculled by underage Lanarkshire louts. After that it's downhill to Red Biddy - that enticing mix of Buckfast, or red wine and meths, quaffed under railway bridges along the Clyde bank by Glaswegian alkies. You have been warned!
Response from aliciana (Reviewer)
Oh Quaffie...been there and done that.....I lived sorry...resided) in St@v@nst@n for God's sake....Dump Number 2 in my old Glaswegian Grandad's opinion......Dump Number 1 was K#lw#nn#ng I might add.....followed by S"ltc!"ts, Ardr@ss"n (Buckie capital of the West of Scotland) et al. All allegedly, of course....I mean I couldn't possibly comment! Have you logged onto the "Ardrossan Winos Society" website? And in Edinburgh the posh ones drink Buckie with their Starbuck's skinny,double-shot, quadruple-foamed, feng-shite lattes. A StarBuckie if you please. A bit like the ones Mr Malfoy is STILL ordering apparently. Oh hell it's kicking in again. Kindly note place names have been changed to protect the innocent.....if you can find them. I really do think I need to lie down. Hopefully order will be restored in time for the next transmission. Bets wooshes, Live (long & prosper) Aleeeeee xoxoxox.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Am just imagining the blond, silky one placing his order: "I'll have a molto-grande, decaf, skinny-soy, uber-fluffed StarBuckie with a shot of meths, wench. And gie's a dod of cream and cinnamon on top."
Grrr, not the way this was supposed to go! I hope he can find her. I hope he'll think to find her instead of wallowing in 'woe-is-me-she-doesn't-want-me' Thanks for the update!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Here's hoping!There's another chapter hovering in the wings.
I swear I don't know what to think of these two at this minute. Arrrggghhh! They were "this close" to being able to pick up the lives they wanted. This close! And it all fell apart because Madam Megansdochter’s timing was so inconvenient.I hope Hermione didn't splinch herself and that Severus can find her soon before she hurts herself.Damn! This Close!Thanks for another fabulous chapter. 8^)Beth
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
I hope she didn't splinch herself either. I'd better just go and check for her in the next chapter...
"...You picked up fag-ends of a conversation, and you’re smoking them the wrong way round."Yes! He stayed calm and listened.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
A first for the young Snape?
Okay, can't you even give them an even break? Where did Hermione go? And, as weak as she is, will she splinch herself? Sev's supervisor has got impeccable timing, hasn't she? Keep up the good work. ^_^
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Dang! I've lost her again!
What have you done, woman? Haven't you abused the poor man enough? I hope you were kind enough to have her go to St. Mungo's, or home, or Hogwarts, or anywhere that he would think to look for her. These two are seriously due for some happiness. On the other hand, they are both so quick to jump to conclusions, they seem to cause a large amount of their misfortune by being impulsive and ridiculous. You certainly can't be blamed for them in that respect, can you? I hope the next chapter is coming soon!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
He was all for sending her to St Mungo's anyway. He's a big boy, he can hack it. Tell him to stop whinging.Next chapter is waiting in line.
Geez, woman, give the poor man a break, will ya? :P
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Ach! He'll get over it one way or another.
Love that the Unicorn blood is a blessing for poor Severus, not a curse (*puts the valium, untaken, back*)... enjoy Severus' feelings and thoughts being distracted by someone else in front of snitty utterly wrong-for-him Evans... this is the first story I've read with the concept of someone from the future directly involved /guiding Sev's life (yes, I live under a rock... and rarely come out from under it) - reading on!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Living under a rock has it's benefits, especially in a rainstorm. Time travel fics confuse the hell out of me, but if you like them you will find plenty by using 'search term' in the search menu. Wishing you a happy New Year.
Snape’s voice penetrated the brain fog which enveloped her. It was so familiar and soothing, but the timbre had changed. There was a deeper, huskier quality. What was wrong with him?Nothing is wrong with him! Nothing at all! Except he is likely overcome with relief and emotion.I like the way that the blaze the unicorn gave Severus caused silver-white to blaze through his mind at the same time his younger self slipped the Portkey into Charmaine's hand and activated it sending her back to him... in the present Department of Mysteries. This is great imagery and illustrates what a wonderful gift the unicorn had bestowed on him and her.I cheered when Severus felt Hermione breathe softly against his neck. After he had healed her as much as he could and sat with her to watch over her, I liked how you described the way his memories fully returned and sorted themselves into their rightful order. He spoke, she smiled, and he smiled in return. What a great chapter!Beth
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
I hope it made you smile as well. Thanks for reviewing.Have a happy New Year, Beth.
oh.... thanks for the update
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Indeed...More on it's way in the New Year. Have a good one.
The Forbidden Forest & Unicorns - love Severus being drawn in and included in with all the magical creatures & more intimacies implied with him and Charmaine.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Thanks for the review.
Ah, so close... enjoy the delectable teasing! Love the banter and that it was Remus himself who revealed the truth of the matter to Severus. Reading on!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Read on, read on!
Oh... it's all so sad, and some days just too much to re-live, so unfair... poor Severus always misunderstanding and/or being misunderstood on such drastic altering levels - well done - 'lovely'/striking chapter.
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Don't you just want to hug him?
She's back, he remembers. That's got to be good, right? :)
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Of course it is. You know it's all going to run smoothly from now on.
Response from sunny33 (Reviewer)
Can't say too much... By the way, have you started the next one yet? Huh? Huh? :P
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Stop pestering me, woman. The muse is on her summer holidays, chilling out with a glasss of savvy and a box of chocolates.
Love how Severus natural talents are being recognised and appreciated; love the banter, and building suspense with professor Charmaine!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Glad to see your enjoying it.
Good for Severus! Looking forward to where, maybe, this first kiss leads them... Love the mystique around professor Charmaine!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Ah, but his thoughts are still on Lily, aren't they?
Have I mentioned that I've always really loathed James and Sirius - enjoy seeing their true colours shown here, but so very frustrated about Potter getting away with things (again) and Severus having to take the heat... lovely poignant moment at the end; I've always felt Sev & Remus had so much more in common, including sensibilities & talents, than Remus had with any of the others -- really lovely story exploring this possibility - thank you!
Response from quaffswinegaily (Author of A Man's Best Friend)
Poor Severus always seems to take the brunt of it.