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Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart
Squibstress59 Reviews | 6.08/10 (59 Ratings, 0 Likes, 9 Favorites )
If war is hell, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall are in the Ninth Circle. During Snape's awful year as Headmaster, he and Professor McGonagall draw closer as they are forced into a desperate arrangement.
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I'm a middle-aged, professional writer of non-fiction and would-be professional writer of fiction who also writes Harry Potter fanfiction just for fun.
I’m a proud member of the Harry Potter Old Lady Smut Brigade, which means I’m most interested in the older female characters in the Harry Potter saga, particularly Minerva McGonagall.
If I had received my Hogwarts letter back in nineteen-mumble-mumble, I would most likely have been sorted into Ravenclaw, or so everyone tells me, probably because I’m a geeky data-freak (my Real Life™ requires me to read piles of medical journal articles.) I, however, think I’d feel right at home in Hufflepuff too, so I consider myself a Ravenpuff.
The fics I write may contain adult themes, and I will always warn for non-con, graphic violence, bestiality, incest, or underage sex. I don't warn for homosexual relationships or sex, or for threesomes/moresomes, unless they contain one of the aforementioned elements.
Disclaimers: Anything from the Harry Potter universe belongs solely to its creator, J.K. Rowling, and her licensees. Original plot, characters, dialog, etc. are mine.
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Reviews for Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart
I like how all the women are supporting her. :)
Sounds like he did something to make it less of an ordeal, but what:? :)
Oh dear, this can't be good! :0
Like the way she fortifies herself with her father's words. :)
Okay...More, please???
Happy to see it come up. *yay*
I am enjoying this, immensely.
Thank you for sharing~Elou
Keep em coming. ;-)
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Will do.Thanks for reading.
I can only the imagine the extent of the offense if Severus hadn't stepped in. At least he was methodical, and not sadistic. I'm not saying being sexually abused could be better with one person or the other, but I am sure any of the other death eaters would have battered her, and raped her as well. Severus spared her that, and tried to retain some of her dignity.Thank you for sharing~
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Thanks for reading and reviewing.I think Severus probably viewed it as the lesser of several evils.It remains to be seen how Minerva views it. ;-)
I honestly don't know what to say about this chapter other than how horrible for everyone involved. I noticed your word count was 666 and wonder if that was on purpose or meant as a warning for the chapter.
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Horrible indeed.Never noticed the word count; from now on, I'll have to claim it was intentional. ;-)
Wow... pretty intense and very dark. I'll be interested to see where you go with this.
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Thanks for reading.Next chapter should be up soon!
OMG this chapter has my stomach in knots. Poor Minerva and Severus. I can't imagine this having a good ending for either of them. Curious as to where you are going to take this.
Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)
Thanks for reading & reviewing.More chapters are in the queue, so hopefully it won't be too long before you know!Cheers!
this was a very good story to follow, the last chapter was beatifull
Ahh, sigh. Poor Minerva, that was a lovely gesture. Thank you for sacking that Skeeter woman.
It's a bad situation all around, but the honesty will go a long way. If these poor dears make it out in one piece it will be a miracle.
If this is another scene to be staged, it is poor timing indeed. Maybe she will be spending the day with portrait Albus. At any rate, I love what a string woman she is, and that she has a friend in Poppy who understands her so well.
Whew! One down and hopefully not many to go.
Minerva is so much calmer than I am! I am a little nervous for them.
Yes, the last thing they need is an audience. I hope this works out.
That went better than expected. Might as well make the best of a bad situation.
Even if he is not calling her for a bad reason, I can't imagine they could have even a civil meeting. I'd love him to tell her where he stands, but I don't know at this point if she would believe.
They don't call them brave for nothing! So glad they got that moment out of the way. Onward and upward, I suppose.
In a rape situation, you want to be angry at the attacker, but you really can only feel sympathy for him. He put himself in a bad position to make things better for Minerva, but he isn't going to get any points for that.
In a rape situation, you want to be angry at the attacker, but you really can only feel sympathy for him. He put himself in a bad position to make things better for Minerva, but he isn't going to get any points for that.
Love the support from these women, and yes, the students are probably very much in need of a safe adult. Understandably, Minerva can't be that person. What an ugly situation!
How awful for them both, but not nearly as bad as I expected. I'm surprised it was enough for Voldemort to be happy, and I'm horrified it was in front of the children. Where do we go from here??? Off to find out ...
My gods, what is he doing? That is a fantastic question. I'm afraid to look, and may have to start the next chapter through squinty eyes. But I'm am totally intrigued.