XXXVI: Sweet Release
Chapter 36 of 37
sevs_starsisters*COMPLETED* The Star Sisters have left Hogwarts and are now facing a new world with new opportunities and new kinds of danger. And also for the Half-Blood Prince, times are changing. (This story is the sequel to Star Sisters.)
Chapter XXXVI: Sweet Release
'Join us.'
Snape hesitated. His body was willing; his skin was tingling in anticipation and his cock twitching in the confinement of his robes. He was dying to join his girls, longing to explore their bodies with his fingers, his lips and his tongue. But still he held back, waited, not sure whether joining them was the right thing to do.
Morgana tilted her head and looked at him. There was a smile on her lips, and her blue eyes were glittering mischievously. Charis' eyes, on the other hand, were closed. She was lying in Morgana's arms, resting her head against the red-haired witch's chest, her cheeks still flushed and her breath still coming in small gasps. Mere moments ago, she had been moaning and panting, her body convulsing as Morgana had brought her to yet another violent orgasm. In fact, Morgana's fingers were still glistening with her lover's juices.
'Looks like we have to play alone,' Morgana whispered, placing a tender kiss on Charis' hair, which made the blonde witch open her lovely green eyes.
'What a shame.'
Charis pouted for a moment, but then turned her attention to Morgana's breasts. They were firm and pert, and the erect nipples looked so succulent that Charis couldn't resist taking one of them in her mouth and rubbing her little tongue against it while she gently squeezed the other with her fingers. And Morgana let her eyes flutter shut, exhaling very audibly through her nose as a jolt of pleasure went through her body. She loved the way Charis suckled on her nipple, and buried both her hands in her blond hair, pulling her lover closer so she wouldn't cease her ministrations.
'Hm, yes. You're good at this, Charis,' she whispered, her voice hoarse with desire. 'Don't be shy. Use your teeth. Yes, like that.'
She moaned and bucked her hips as Charis complied, and Snape shifted from one leg to the other. His erection was now pressing against his robes rather uncomfortably, and he was not sure how much longer he could refrain from freeing himself to stroke his length with a firm grip or even bury it in one of his girls. But the latter seemed still too sinful. He had seen the two make love, and it had been the most beautiful act he had ever beheld. What right did he have to be a part of it?
Charis was now kissing her way down over Morgana's stomach, her hands caressing her lover's sides as she positioned herself between her legs, and Morgana raised her hips, presenting her core.
Snape swallowed. He had never tasted Morgana, never ever touched the soft, red curls between her legs. But before he could even move, Charis had lowered her head, parting Morgana's lips with her tongue and eliciting a soft moan from her.
'Am I doing this right?' she asked shyly after she had been carefully probing Morgana's core for a few moments.
'Yes,' Morgana breathed. 'Don't be scared. Think about what you would like and do it. Uh, yes. Right there. Oh!'
Morgana gasped with surprise as Charis entered her with her tongue, and as she started rocking her hips in the same pace as Charis was darting her tongue in and out of her, Snape could no longer resist. He crossed the room with a few swift strides, coming to a halt by the edge of the bed, right behind Charis. He took a firm hold of her butt cheeks, squeezing them as he ground himself against her.
Charis moaned as the fabric of his robes rubbed against her, and she moved slightly backwards, grinding herself against Snape while she continued lapping away at Morgana, enjoying the contraction of her muscles around the tip of her tongue. And Morgana looked up at Snape, her eyes glittering.
'Join us,' she repeated her offer in a husky voice, licking her trembling lips, and this time, Snape did not refuse her.
He freed his throbbing erection and entered Charis unceremoniously from behind, eliciting a guttural moan from her which vibrated against Morgana's core, and as he thrust deeply into her, pushing her forward, he saw Morgana's legs spread even further. And all of a sudden, he was the one in charge, deciding on pace and rhythm.
He growled and pulled out of Charis, only to fill her again moments later, pushing her down against Morgana, who was beside herself with pleasure. Charis' tongue against her core felt marvellous, but the look on Snape's face while he was shagging Charis from behind was almost enough to make her climax. It was lust she saw: pure, carnal desire that had been bottled-up for far too long. But now it had been unleashed, and as his jaws clenched and his fingers dug into the flesh of Charis' arse, Morgana was certain that her former Head of House was about to lose his self-control and spill himself inside her lover. But she was in for a surprise.
Keeping a firm grip on Charis, Snape shifted his position and climbed onto the bed, kneeling upright. He pushed Charis down and forward, making her topple on top of Morgana while he kept pushing into her, making her moan every time he hit that special spot deep inside her. It wouldn't be long until she came undone. Already he could feel her muscles pulsating around him, and every time he thrust into her to the hilt, filling her completely, he heard her moan and saw her arch her back. He would make her squeal before long, and this time, he would not hush her as he had done in the library at Hogwarts. This time, he wanted to hear her scream his name.
But he hadn't forgotten about Morgana, of course. He had seen the disappointed look on her face as he had pushed Charis away from her core, and now he could see how turned on she was by him taking Charis right on top of her. He saw her lick her lips, saw her hands move over Charis' back. She, too, was longing to be caressed, to be touched and satisfied. Yet, Charis was clawing away on the sheets, unable to gift her lover with much more than heated kisses as she lay on top of her, and so it was up to Snape to resume the ministrations Charis was unable to continue.
He entered Morgana with a long, slender finger, making her gasp in surprise. And as a second finger joined the first, his fingertips teasing her G-point while his thumb applied pressure to her swollen nub, he heard her mewl and saw her eyes flutter shut.
He growled as he once more buried himself deep inside Charis. He could feel the contraction of her muscles around his cock and the pulsating of Morgana's clitoris against his thumb. It was a sensation that would drive the most steadfast man over the edge. But Snape held back. He didn't want this to end. Not yet, anyway. But as he slowed down his movements, slowly pulling out of Charis, he heard her whimper and felt her push her butt towards him.
'Please,' he heard her pant, 'Take me. Take me hard.'
Once more, he saw Morgana look up at him. Her lips were shaking and her eyes full of need. But as much as she herself wanted to be touched, as much as she needed to be touched, she nodded almost imperceptibly towards him, and as she buried her hands in Charis' hair, pulling her lover's face towards her to gift her with a deep, sensuous kiss, Snape understood. Morgana would wait. This was all about Charis now.
He entered her once more very slowly, easing into her inch by inch before pulling out again just as agonisingly slowly. Charis shivered and moaned into Morgana's mouth, and Morgana wrapped her arms around her, embracing her tightly while Snape placed his hands on the side of her hips. And then he started fucking her, driving into her like a man deranged. Faster and faster he moved his hips until he felt her spasm beneath him and heard her call his name. Her muscles gripped him tightly, and he kept pounding her, his balls slapping against her until he feared that he would spill himself inside her. But this mustn't happen. There was yet another witch he very much wanted to attend to.
He stroked Charis' back tenderly as he eased out of her. Her muscles were still contracting wildly around him, and he heard her pant. She wouldn't forget that orgasm for a long while, Snape was certain of that. And he himself would never forget how she felt around him either.
Resting for a moment, he looked down on his girls. Charis had more or less collapsed on top of Morgana. Her breath was coming in shudders, and Morgana held her closely, lovingly caressing her blonde hair. And as Morgana looked up at him, Snape gasped. Her blue eyes had been filled with lust and desire only minutes ago, and while the look of need was still there, it had softened. She didn't need what Charis had needed. She didn't need to be taken roughly. She needed a soft and caring touch. And Snape happily obliged.
She welcomed him with a soft whimper as he slowly slid inside her, and he caressed her hips and thighs just as tenderly as she stroked Charis' hair and back. He would be gentle with her, unhurriedly easing in and out of her until she came undone. He closed his eyes, getting lost in the sensation of her hot flesh. He heard the girls kissing, heard Morgana's soft moans and felt her hands brush his as he alternately caressed her hips and Charis' back. And every time he pushed forward, he felt Charis' voluptuous bottom press against his stomach. It was almost as if they had melted into each other, as if they were moving as one.
Morgana's orgasm was a quiet affair. Snape felt her muscles contract rhythmically around him and heard her moan ever so softly. And as he opened his eyes, he saw his two girls embracing each other, holding each other so tightly as if they were afraid of letting go. And as he pulled out of Morgana, watching his girls lay in each other's arms in post-coital bliss, he felt superfluous. He even doubted that they would notice if he disappeared...
He awoke in the darkness of his own quarters, and even though his dream had been intense and his cock was now throbbing urgently under his grey nightshirt, Snape did nothing to give himself any form of relief but once more closed his eyes, willing the image of his two girls to come back to him. Not their naked bodies, glistening with sweat and shivering from the intensity of their coupling, but their faces. Their flushed cheeks and the blissful smiles on their soft lips. That was what Snape wanted to remember. That was the picture of his girls he wanted to carry with him always.
Two months had passed since he had watched them in the tiny room at the Three Broomsticks. Two months since he had seen Morgana make love to her best friend Charis and then curl up beside her with a blissful smile. He would treasure that memory forever. In fact, Snape considered it to be so beautiful, so immaculate, that he so far had never allowed himself to remember how aroused he had been that night, how much he had wanted to be a part of the action and to give his girls pleasure as much as he wanted to receive pleasure in return. He had refused to sully that memory by reducing it to a mere sexual fantasy that would drive most men insane.
Snape sighed. The previous day had been a rough one, ending with him arguing with Dumbledore. He had gone to bed tense and exhausted and had not even bothered emptying his mind or even taking a potion which would have ensured an undisturbed dream. So maybe it was only natural that his subconscious had brought forth an erotic dream, a dream in which almost all his wishes and desires had been fulfilled. Yet he had woken up before...
Suddenly acutely aware of his erection, Snape groaned and sat up. Would it really be wrong to lay hands on himself, thinking of his girls? He had been with them both, had shared moments of intimacy with them of a kind he had shared with no other women. Those two girls, those young women, each aroused him in their own, unique way. He had relished Charis' submissiveness just as much as he had taken pleasure in Morgana setting the pace and keeping the upper hand. And he could very well imagine both senseless rutting as well as sensual seduction with the both of them.
Stripping off his nightshirt and his good intentions alike, Snape made his way to the bathroom, already stroking his length as he turned on the water. How would his dream have continued, he wondered. Would his girls have embraced him, taken care of him and his needs as he had taken care of theirs?
He stepped into the shower and closed his eyes, letting the warm water trickle down over his body. His skin was tingling, and as he tightened his grip around his cock, he once more saw Morgana's blue eyes glittering mischievously as she looked up at him, licking her lips before she engaged into a passionate kiss with Charis. They were kneeling in front of him, and Snape pushed his length between their faces, feeling both their lips and tongues on his glistening tip as he broke off their kiss. They lapped off his salty essence, shared it between them as their tongues entwined yet again, and Snape growled, once more pushing forwards. A pair of lips closed around the head while a nimble tongue made its way down his shaft, and when he felt it tickle his balls, he was almost being overpowered by the sensation of being taken deep into the other girl's mouth.
'Charis! Morgana!'
Snape's voice echoed from the walls of the empty bathroom, but in his fantasy, his girls continued their ministrations, one of them sucking him hard while the other nibbled at his balls and licked the inside of his thighs, her fingers closing around his base. She started to move up and down, slowly at first but then picking up speed, pumping him while the other pair of lips closed tighter and tighter around his tip. As she bobbed up and down, her tongue dragged deliciously on the ridge, and the combined sensation almost tipped him over the edge.
Snape thrust his hips forward, already seeing stars. He was trying to hold back as he wanted both of his girls to be able to taste him as he came, but the tension was almost too much to bear.
'Now!' he growled after a few more thrusts, and as he felt both pairs of lips at the head of his cock, jostling for position, he saw the beautiful eyes of his girls gazing up at him in anticipation.
With both tongues eagerly teasing him once more, he came undone, spurting his hot seed into both of their mouths with barely-suppressed moans. He was coming hard, releasing months of tension, at a loss on why he had denied himself this pleasure for so long.
He slumped panting against the wall of the shower, feeling dizzy with relief, and in front of his inner eye, he could still see his girls, licking him clean and their small hands easing him down from his orgasm with tender, unhurried strokes. Then they looked up at him, Morgana with her icy blue eyes and Charis with her precious green ones. Their cheeks were flushed and their lips smiling. They had enjoyed this as much as he had.
Snape exhaled slowly. He knew that he would never share a moment like this with his girls. He wouldn't allow himself such intimacy. Nor would they probably be interested in him sexually any longer, now they had revealed the depth of their true feelings for each other. But while he had fought erotic fantasies of the two since New Year's Eve, it now didn't seem wrong to have given in. It felt natural, in fact, and Snape was quite confident that he would be able to look either of them in the eyes without any kind of shame the next time they met.
If they ever met again. Neither of the girls had been at Grimmauld Place whenever he had been there over the last two months. He himself barely went there nowadays. What he did for the Order was his concern and Dumbledore's. Soon, he wouldn't go to Grimmauld Place at all any more. Soon, he would be a wanted man, staying as far away from the Order of the Phoenix as he possibly could.
Shaking his head as to rid himself of thoughts of his dark future, Snape stepped out of the shower and grabbed his bathrobe. He had missed breakfast, but that didn't matter. He would brew himself a cup of tea and maybe have a biscuit by the fire in his study. He would spend this Saturday morning in his own company, in a state of quiet he rarely had the luxury to enjoy.
He put up his feet, enjoying how the heat of the tea and the fire warmed his body inside and out, and was just about to let his eyes fall shut when a giggle echoed through the room. It was a familiar sound, and at first, Snape thought that he had fallen asleep and must be dreaming again. Why else would he hear Charis' giggle down here in the dungeons? But then he also heard Morgana's voice, and his lips curled into a smile. He hadn't dared hope that he would see his girls any time soon, but now it looked as if they had activated their mirrors.
Still smiling, Snape left his armchair in search of the third looking glass, excited by the chance to see his girls once more.
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Great start. Albums would really sacrifice anyone to win the war. I hope both of a star sisters find their happy ending and the war doesn't destroy their souls.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Now you reminded us of that we should wirte a Part 3. :)
well, what can I say? This was a blast from beginning to end. Loved your new characters and how the Malfoys once again play a big part in Morganna's love life. Severus what a naughty man coming up with the three mirrors and him being a bit of a peeping Tom lol. Least he kept his word and did ensure the star sisters safety and nice to see him hinting at them to both wear their star necklaces once more.
The scene where the girls on Christmas Eve made that special spell and vow was beautifully written. Also the Scenes on new years eve and after were tenderly done and not in a harsh way but in a loving one. Even Snapes watching was done with a special feel and not pervy at all. Shall look forward to read more in this series and see if Snape can loose his dark thoughts and become a man who can accept love in the end and be rid of the Lily Ghost.
Thanks for writing and creating this lovely series. Really enjoyed reading it and sorry I did not get time to review every chapter. Consider this worth a hundred reviews.
Congrats.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Every review we get is special, and one like this that conveys the depth of appreciation and affection for our characters is extra special. We're delighted that you enjoyed the series enough to read it all and tell us how much you enjoyed it.Wildcard's response: I do hope you write more in this wonderful series. Good fanfic is hard to find and this is a jewel and worth reading again. Shall look forward to more when you get time to be creative. Thanks again.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Every review we get is special, and one like this that conveys the depth of appreciation and affection for our characters is extra special. We're delighted that you enjoyed the series enough to read it all and tell us how much you enjoyed it.Wildcard's response: I do hope you write more in this wonderful series. Good fanfic is hard to find and this is a jewel and worth reading again. Shall look forward to more when you get time to be creative. Thanks again.
The relationship between Charis and Morgana has become a beautiful thing, and I'm very happy for them and glad that Severus will continue to watch over his girls. One day I hope his heart will be healed and that he will remember how to love. And allow himself to be loved.I'm sad this story has come to an end (for now), but I'm so happy to know that you aren't done with these characters—I've grown quite fond of them. For now we will let them sleep. I want to let you know how much I've enjoyed Star Sisters and now Shooting Stars. You are very gifted writers, and I thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. I wish you both good days and much happiness. May real life calm down for you, and allow you the opportunity to once again weave this magic you do so well.I give you my thanks with much gratitude and lots of hugs,Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Dearest Beth, receiving your reviews was like a gift to us. To have a reader invest so much emotionally and intellectually into our stories and craft such detailed, thoughtful reviews is a wonderful thing and really kept us going, even when the story was not always easy to write.
You were there every step of the way and we cannot express enough gratitude for that.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Dearest Beth, receiving your reviews was like a gift to us. To have a reader invest so much emotionally and intellectually into our stories and craft such detailed, thoughtful reviews is a wonderful thing and really kept us going, even when the story was not always easy to write.
You were there every step of the way and we cannot express enough gratitude for that.
Mmmm... I think I'd like a cup of tea and a biscuit after reading this chapter! Or perhaps a cigarette? Smoking hot writing, ladies. Thank you from the bottom of my... err... heart!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
*passes cigarette, chocolate and clean underwear*
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
*passes cigarette, chocolate and clean underwear*
Gorgeous chapter, and I appreciated Snape leaving them be and also not taking himself in hand. As he realises the feeling blossoming in his chest, my heart ached for him a little bit. Then followed "A love he had no part of, a love he would never be able to share with anyone" which summed it all up and put a lump in my throat. Ah, Snape. Forever the tragic anti-hero. Lovely writing.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We're honoured that our writing got such an emotional response from you and that we got Snape right in this scene - it was important to get it right and from your reaction, we did :-)
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We're honoured that our writing got such an emotional response from you and that we got Snape right in this scene - it was important to get it right and from your reaction, we did :-)
I enjoyed your creation of Dumbledore's vow and its execution - gentle and manipulative - much like the man himself. I love that Dumbledore also set up their New Year's celebration with Snape, even though, so far at least, Snape hasn't got in on the action! The tenderness between Morgana and Charis is lovely. Reading on...
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Gentle and manipulative works for us! And maybe your exquisite patience will be rewarded if you read on :-)
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Gentle and manipulative works for us! And maybe your exquisite patience will be rewarded if you read on :-)
"The way Ravenclaws seemed to be fascinated by the stars was simply adorable" bahaha! Pity that I didn't realise the significance of the constellation Leo; I've let down team Ravenclaw! At least I'd managed to suss out the connection to Slytherin's locket via the house-elf, thus tracing it back to Black. This is a lovely chapter brimming with charm and intimacy between the Star Sisters, and their spell-casting was beautiful and poignant. I also enjoyed Morgana's metaphor for moving on at the end of the chapter. I must say, though, that you've plotted your story meticulously and have been wonderfully crafty with the prophecy; not just with its puzzle, but also making your story fit seamlessly into canon... After all, we were never told how Dumbledore came to discover the locket. I take my hat off to you, ladies!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We've managed to hoodwink a Ravenclaw, that's something to be proud of! But full marks for realising the locket connection. We're so thrilled you enjoyed the prophecy and think it blends into canon seamlessly - we tried really hard to make it work and it caused our brains to hurt on several occassions!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We've managed to hoodwink a Ravenclaw, that's something to be proud of! But full marks for realising the locket connection. We're so thrilled you enjoyed the prophecy and think it blends into canon seamlessly - we tried really hard to make it work and it caused our brains to hurt on several occassions!
Now it's time to turn fantasy into reality for Severus and his girls--can the teasing giggling be leading up to them beckoning him over to their side *hopeful look*--great menage-a-trois dynamics; I really like Morgana's sexuality being released and expressed, reinforcing her healing from the past and embracing the present and future; Charis' divine sub positions--yum! and as I said last chapter, Severus is one lucky wizard... *sighing* Lovely, dynamic, lemony chapter as always!xxx
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Thank you for your kind words, as always :-) We're hoping to be able to wrap everything up nicely in the next chapter.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Thank you for your kind words, as always :-) We're hoping to be able to wrap everything up nicely in the next chapter.
As I began reading this chapter I was so surprised that I had to go back and read the end of the previous chapter to be sure I understood what had happened... which, of course, I didn't, but I didn't know that until Severus woke up that I realized it was his dream. You two ladies are masters of the twisty plot. Well done!
Dreaming as he had been, I was glad he allowed himself to carry his dream to fruition in the shower. Perhaps this "Sweet Release" will help him get through the coming storm. Soon he will have to kill Dumbledore and then endure his tenure as Headmaster until the entire house of cards comes falling down.
I was very happy for him when heard Charis and Morgana talking and giggling in their activated mirrors. It would be very sweet if his dream became a reality after all is said and done. But I'm not kidding myself one tiny bit that I can predict just what you two have in mind for these three dear people. The only thing I'm sure of right now is that I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next update.
Thank you for a very nice chapter!!!
Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Ah, dreams ... They can be rather wonderful :-) Earlier this week, the next chapter has finally been written and is now awaiting embellishing and polishing. Shouldn't be long, hopefully :-)
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Ah, dreams ... They can be rather wonderful :-) Earlier this week, the next chapter has finally been written and is now awaiting embellishing and polishing. Shouldn't be long, hopefully :-)
It's a relief for Morgana and Charis that they have finally and truly shared their love for each other. And not only a relief for the two of them, but for Severus as well, I think. He has such strong feelings for both of them, and I think knowing that they have declared their love and cemented their relationship has given him peace of mind that they will be all right no matter what happens.
He loved those two girls dearly in his own special way. They would never know, of course, but he hoped that every now and then, they would remember him with fondness.
This chapter has really touched my heart. I don't know what will happen to Severus, and it makes me sad to think of him being alone. I hope he can find something or someone to "hang onto" as future events unfold. Be kind to him, ladies. Be kind.Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Beth! We are so sorry for having let you wait so long for a resposnse! We really hate the fact that real life is not letting us play around in the sandbox that is fan fic as much as we would like to! Grrr! As always, we thank you for your kind words and we will try to fulfill your wish about Severus.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Beth! We are so sorry for having let you wait so long for a resposnse! We really hate the fact that real life is not letting us play around in the sandbox that is fan fic as much as we would like to! Grrr! As always, we thank you for your kind words and we will try to fulfill your wish about Severus.
Mmmn... beautiful! Love their love-making, giving and sharing to each other the way each one needs, and Severus witnessing it--some wizards have all the luck! What a lovely way to bring in the New Year!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Mmmmm, just re-read the chapter. It was indeed lovely :-)
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Mmmmm, just re-read the chapter. It was indeed lovely :-)
I love this story even more than the last one.
I have no idea how the two of you do it but I am grateful that you do.
Sorry for not leaving reviews before now, but it is often difficult to find words for my appreciation! Rest assured that I always eagerly await the next instalment.
Such a beautiful and unusual story... the pair of you need to create a universe of your own! I'm sure we could expect great things from such imaginations! Perhaps just as great as the universe that brought your two formidable minds together!
Thank you.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
First of all, our sincerest apologies for taking so much time to answer your lovely review. We normally don't let our readers wait that long, but real life has no sense for good timing. We want you to know that your kind words made our day! :-) The dream to create something original is certainly there, and one of us is already trying hard to make it happen. Hopefully, the dream will soon come true.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
First of all, our sincerest apologies for taking so much time to answer your lovely review. We normally don't let our readers wait that long, but real life has no sense for good timing. We want you to know that your kind words made our day! :-) The dream to create something original is certainly there, and one of us is already trying hard to make it happen. Hopefully, the dream will soon come true.
‘When the rope dissolves and we let go of each other, neither of you will be able to convey what you have learnt here today,’ Dumbledore explained. ‘You will have a faint memory of our conversation with Kreacher, but trying to remember the details will be like trying to remember a dream. The harder you try, the further will it drift away. And unless we three stand here once more, with our hands entwined, you will never be able to remember.’Damn. I wish the girls had not had to agree to take that vow. But if they hadn't, then he would have Obliviated them. I hope they really will be safer not remembering the prophecy.I can't help but wish Severus didn't have to spend New Year's Eve with only a bottle of Ogden's to keep him company while he watches his girls coming to understand the depth of their feelings for each other. With Severus already upstairs and the girls on their way up the stairs, I wonder if they'll run into each other? I'm off to the next chapter to find out. :^)Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Our sincerest apologies for taking so long to reply! Real Life is demanding far too much attention at the moment! We hate to let our readers hanging!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Our sincerest apologies for taking so long to reply! Real Life is demanding far too much attention at the moment! We hate to let our readers hanging!
With Grindling moving to Greece for good, I guess there's no way he will be a regular part of either of the girls' lives. Sometimes I think it's better just to move on and cut your losses, but I know Charis and Morgana will be sad when they realize he has left his position at the Ministry and packed up lock, stock, and barrel.
That was a lovely spell that Charis created to permanently join the girls' star necklaces together. It was pretty cool the way Morgana's star glowed Ravenclaw blue and Charis' glowed Slytherin green. I was tickled when Charis solved the riddle of the prophecy- all that time studying Astronomy really paid off! Now Dumbledore wants them to wait a week. Perhaps he does want to do some research of his own.
I'm glad Morgana has a new Patronus- a majestic black feline is much better than her old Peacock. It's very telling that they have such similar Patronuses, isn't it? It seems like their world is settling into something solid and stable, but with Grindling out of the picture (for now, anyway) I'm wondering what Severus will do? Poor man is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. Speaking of Severus... what is he doing right now?
Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We're getting very close to the end now, and we have been so honoured to have you along for the ride. Having your thoughtful reviews has encouraged and delighted us in equal measure.
We hope we won't have to keep you very long for the next chapter and we once again thank you for all your unwavering support.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We're getting very close to the end now, and we have been so honoured to have you along for the ride. Having your thoughtful reviews has encouraged and delighted us in equal measure.
We hope we won't have to keep you very long for the next chapter and we once again thank you for all your unwavering support.
It seems that it has taken tonight's events and their outcomes to bring Severus to the point where he can relax enough to realize that Charis and Morgana love each other. But I'm not sure if they can be happy with only each other. Grindling loves Charis, and I think he has very strong feelings for Morgana as well. Charis loves Severus, and Morgana feels very safe with him. Severus loves Charis and Morgana. And I have absolutely no idea how this is going to work out. There are a number of permutations that come to mind, and one of them is that Severus, Charis, and Morgana become a threesome family. Or Grindling could make for a foursome family. Or Grindling could find himself with Narcissa when all hell breaks loose and Lucius ends up dead or in prison for the rest of his life. Or if Severus dies, then Grindling, Charis and Morgana could make a life together.This emotional awakening Severus has undergone, leaves me feeling very afraid for him. I fear he will go willingly to meet death so long as he thinks "his girls" are safe and happy. Is he falling into well of dark resignation?Thank you for this thought provoking chapter, ladies. I still don't have any idea how this will all turn out, and now I have an even longer list of possible outcomes. You are masters of mystery!Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We have created a huge mess, haven't we? We're working on a couple of chapters that will hopefully untangle and tie up loose ends. Hopefully... Thank you, as always, for your support!!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We have created a huge mess, haven't we? We're working on a couple of chapters that will hopefully untangle and tie up loose ends. Hopefully... Thank you, as always, for your support!!
The place where Ravenclaws always took comfort and solitude: the library.' This had e tearing up! And the delicious lemony, Snapey goodness-sene has me saying, Merlin's balls, sevs_starsisters, yes, yes, yes! and more, more, more! *taking a deep satisfied sigh* Thank you! (and Miss Charis needs to heed Sev's advice for her and Morgana--speaking of which, can't wait for Sev's jetsetting over to Malfoy manor, maybe Ms Morgana needs some *special* attention too from the Potions master--he is suppose to take care of both his girls *decadent cackle* Lovely, yummy chapter, as always!xxx
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Got to love you decadent cackle!! :-)
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Got to love you decadent cackle!! :-)
Poor, dear Grindling--lovely moments and chemistry and trust between these two, only to be breathtakingly blown away with the scene between Morgana and Severus--yes, yes, yes! Could feel Morgana breaking through and liberating herself with Severus *perfect, bloody f------ perfect* Thank you!! xxx
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
So chuffed you're reading and reviewing on two archives. Thank you so much!!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
So chuffed you're reading and reviewing on two archives. Thank you so much!!
Now I see what you meant when you told me that Severus would feel pretty guilty... but I have to wonder just how guilty he really felt. Still and all, Morgana is free from the weight of a millstone named Lucius Malfoy, and Severus has promised that Narcissa will not bother her again. Even crazy Bellatrix served a useful purpose. Thanks to her, Grindling has heard Narcissa say the words that set him free... at least I hope he is free from Narcissa's machinations. In the study, Severus told Morgana to ‘Enjoy a Malfoy-free life. Spend time with the ones who love you the most.’ He left before she could ask who he meant, and then I remembered that Grindling had told her that he wished things could have been different. Soooo... could it be that Grindling has a bit of a crush on Morgana, or is he still in love with the memory of Narcissa... or will he return to Charis? They will see each other because they're trying to solve the Prophesy, but what will they think about the things that have happened in the last few hours? Charis will be thinking about "her boss" and her former teacher. Morgana will be thinking about her former teacher. Narcissa will be thinking about wringing her sister's neck, and mourning the loss of perhaps the only opportunity to regain her husband's freedom and their lost stature in the ranks of the purebloods. Severus will be thinking about both Charis and Morgana... I wish I knew what was going through Severus' mind in regard to both of "his girls." I still can't shake the feeling that he really holds romantic thoughts about Charis, but I have to say you ladies really do keep the waters muddied up enough that I can't ever be sure. Maybe Morgana and Grindling will be attracted to each other, and... *sigh*What is going to go on at Malfoy Manor will all those Death Eaters still there? Oh what a tangled web we weave....Great chapter. As always!Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Braye - let me start by saying thank you. Your review was just what we needed today - feeling a bit wobbly to say the least and your words of support mean so much. It's good to hear that we can still keep you guessing, even as the story itself is finally turning a corner. We hope all the answers to your questions will be revealed over the next few chapters. Until then - huge hugs! And eternal thanks! xx
Response from braye27 (Reviewer)
I can't understand why more readers haven't checked this out. Or maybe they have and just don't leave reviews. Either way, this is one of my all time favorite Snape stories that isn't SSHG. Your writing, the way you structure your story - chapter by chapter, clue by clue - is among the best I've EVER read. It's not all PWP. It's not cookie-cutter. It gives me something to get my teeth into. It makes me go back to earlier chapters to "scratch that little itch in the back of my brain" when I read something that I recognize but can't place. I know it's important, and I can't help myself. I have to go back and try to put the clues together. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for writing this story and its predecessor. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for making it so very nice to come home after a long day at work and being able to find a new chapter. You ROCK! A Thousand Points to Your House!Hugs you back,Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Braye - let me start by saying thank you. Your review was just what we needed today - feeling a bit wobbly to say the least and your words of support mean so much. It's good to hear that we can still keep you guessing, even as the story itself is finally turning a corner. We hope all the answers to your questions will be revealed over the next few chapters. Until then - huge hugs! And eternal thanks! xx
Response from braye27 (Reviewer)
I can't understand why more readers haven't checked this out. Or maybe they have and just don't leave reviews. Either way, this is one of my all time favorite Snape stories that isn't SSHG. Your writing, the way you structure your story - chapter by chapter, clue by clue - is among the best I've EVER read. It's not all PWP. It's not cookie-cutter. It gives me something to get my teeth into. It makes me go back to earlier chapters to "scratch that little itch in the back of my brain" when I read something that I recognize but can't place. I know it's important, and I can't help myself. I have to go back and try to put the clues together. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for writing this story and its predecessor. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for making it so very nice to come home after a long day at work and being able to find a new chapter. You ROCK! A Thousand Points to Your House!Hugs you back,Beth
Hot dayum! Hot DAYUM! I am so damned happy that Severus and Charis had their "alone time" in the library... and he was so tender and made sure she had the orgasm of her life before he had his.‘The stars,’ he said and pointed at his throat as if to indicate a necklace he was wearing. ‘Renew the charm. Wear them. The both of you.’He still cares for Charis. His kiss on her cheek and urgging her and Morganna to wear their star necklaces proves it beyond all doubt.Thanks, I needed that! *grinning*Beth
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
He does indeed care for both his girls, and he swore he'd look out for them both. However, he's going to be feeling pretty guilty after this encounter... that's all we can say for now! Thanks, as ever, for your support x
Response from braye27 (Reviewer)
He's going to be feeling guilty?!?!?! Ohnoes. What are you two up to this time? I can't wait to see what you've cooked up this time.You iz
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
He does indeed care for both his girls, and he swore he'd look out for them both. However, he's going to be feeling pretty guilty after this encounter... that's all we can say for now! Thanks, as ever, for your support x
Response from braye27 (Reviewer)
He's going to be feeling guilty?!?!?! Ohnoes. What are you two up to this time? I can't wait to see what you've cooked up this time.You iz
Of all the rooms for Narcissa to choose from... I wonder just what Narcissa knows and what she doesn't know about Morgana and Lucius? Could Narcissa have some other motive we don't yet know about? I don't think so, but I have learned not to underestimate you ladies, either.In the meantime, what are Snape and Charis doing in thier search for the meaning of the prophesy? Sooner or later one of them is bound to say or do something that comfirms for the other that there are still real and deep emotions involved between. I can't wait to see what you have in store for our lovely characters next? Hope to see the next chapter soon!!!Berh
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Hm, interesting question you had there about Narcissa. Just how much DOES she know? ... We have the next three or four chapters outlined, and we can promise you that there WILL be some, um, actions that will show exactly what our beloved characters feel for each other. We're hoping that our RLs calm down soon, so we can write out fingers off. Thank you for your patience and support.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Hm, interesting question you had there about Narcissa. Just how much DOES she know? ... We have the next three or four chapters outlined, and we can promise you that there WILL be some, um, actions that will show exactly what our beloved characters feel for each other. We're hoping that our RLs calm down soon, so we can write out fingers off. Thank you for your patience and support.
I hope she opens up. It would be good for her to get it out. Grindling is a complex character; not quite sure what to make of him yet. I'm glad you're still writing this story, I love following it. 5 stars.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Morgana is Slytherin. When it comes to burying her emotions deep inside her heart, she has learnt from the best. It's not healthy, but it's what Slytherins seem to do best. We apologize for the long wait, but life has been very busy. But with summer and long evening approaching, we hope to soon be able to post a new chapter. Thank you for your support!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Morgana is Slytherin. When it comes to burying her emotions deep inside her heart, she has learnt from the best. It's not healthy, but it's what Slytherins seem to do best. We apologize for the long wait, but life has been very busy. But with summer and long evening approaching, we hope to soon be able to post a new chapter. Thank you for your support!
Well, Charis got the info she needed. She just needs to remember her astronomy now.I've known this pair of stories have been out there for some time but avoided reading them because they were not about canon-centric characters. But I took a chance and I've really enjoyed them. I look forward to finding out what happens. Keep up the good work!
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Thank you for taking a chance on our stories, we're really thrilled you've enjoyed them and we hope you'll stick with the sequel. Thanks again for your support, it means a lot!
Response from Phyllidia (Reviewer)
May I say I never expected you two to answer ALL my reviews since I left a ton of them at one time. But thank you. If I've put you behind on your writing, feel free to blame me.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
We try to answer all our reviews. It's so nice to get feedback, and we like to show that we appreciate your thoughts. And no worries, you haven't slowed us down. Next chapter is being beta-read at the moment and we have done plenty of plotting. Lemons ahead ;-)
Response from Phyllidia (Reviewer)
Ah lemon....one of my favorite flavors!
I think Charis is far too forgiving (maybe I just don't like Grindling).TeeHee, Severus is SOOOOO BAD. I love him.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
He's a naughty boy! and that's why we love him, right?
Oooh the plot thickens. I think I've figured out most of the prophecy, now to watch as the characters figure it out.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Let's see if you're right :)
I am glad it was cleared up that Morgana is NOT the one Grindling was talking about. She has enough worries. And go her for standing up for her friend.
Response from sevs_starsisters (Author of Shooting Stars)
Yes, Morgana kicked ass :)