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Limited Exposure
sunny331,604 Reviews | 6.58/10 (1,604 Ratings, 0 Likes, 103 Favorites )
Hermione needs to find a holiday job to pay her Hogwarts' expenses when she returns after the war. She finds a unique position with an unexpected employer.
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sunny33
Member Since 2008 | 129 Stories | Favorited by 689 | 8,383 Reviews Written | 8,235 Review Responses
Hello all, I am a 53 year old from NZ. Although SSHG is how I started and still my main pairing, I'll give pretty much any pairing a try, whether it be reading or writing. Sev and Herms need a bit of variety at times. ;)
Reviews for Limited Exposure
Duh, Draco!Poor Blaise!Mmm, Severus!Poor Blaise!Poor Neville!Awww, Severus!(Poor Blaise!)Er, Ginny.... actually, I have three words for you, miss! : Tom. Riddle's. Diary! (In case you're feeling too Molly's-daughterish and/or too Gryffindorish** to understand me, that means don't mess with what you don't know. *gnashes teeth*)Poor Blaise!and finally....Grrr, Sunny!!!! ! Next week can't come too quickly.** I love Molly Weasley, but she's the sort of nose-in-it mother I wanted to avoid when I was a teen. (Mine was much more like Dr Granger and his name is Daddy.)Poor, poor Blaise!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
I'm pickin' you feel sorry for Blaise then? ;)
Response from TeaOli (Reviewer)
Damn! I forgot to say how much I loved this chapter. Now I've remembered and said it. Sort of. *thinks about how to put it into words*Right. As I'm a writer myself, I try to never, ever pressure another writer into gving me what I want before she's ready. I enjoyed this so much, I'm seriously reconsidering that "rule."That's how much I loved this chapter.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Aww, thanks! :D
You sure know how to spin a wonderful tale. Makes my day everytime! Next time TPP does an auction, I'm bidding on a phone call from you every night to tell me a story before bed. Yes, it's a perfect way to end the day. Sold!Hermione really is accumulating a collection of Slytherin men, isn't she. I loved the comment about being glad that Goyle didn't come back to school.And Snape alone in his room ... I couldn't even think about it being yummy and smutty, because all I can think about is barging in there and telling him who Grace is and ending the misery. Then he goes and says that he loves her. THEN, he is nice to an owl *melts a little ... er, a lot*The portraits are hilarious. Neville and Draco are cute (when Neville stops pouting). Ginny could be trouble. And Blaise ... I think I may want him for myself. Please be kind to him, he is just oozing adorable.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
, I think I love you. You pick up on all the little details I always wonder if anyone's noticed. Like Goyle. xxx :)How about a bedtime email, might be cheaper!
Response from HBAR (Reviewer)
It's mutual. Rest assured, I always pick up on the little details. I savor every moment of your stories like a crazed addict. Ok, e-mail it is! And as luck would have it, I think my bedtime happens in the middle of your day :)
love it - loved the letter....dying for the next update!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thanks! :)
I loved Hermione's interactions with Draco and Blaise, she really is getting a taste for Slytherins, isn't she? She's going to totally run the place when they find out.Giggles for the snoopy gossipy portrait, not that I'd have resisted snooping on Sev in a private moment, rrreow!Poor Neville, I hope he gets sorted out soon. He's clearly got it bad for Draco. Blaise, Ginny - oh Herms, you've got to come clean right way. The number of ways everything will go pear shaped don't even bear thinking of. Go now, while he knows he loves you.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
I was about to write Hermione simply going through the portrait hole when a vision of Dawn French as the Fat lady bursting with some gossip to share came into my head. Hermione is juggling a few balls in the air at the moment. It will happen! :)
Yes! An update! And ohhh the plot thickens! I find myself feeling very sorry for Blaise - I do hope that ends well. As for that letter - wow! Will she go to him? I do hope so.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Soon, very soon, all shall be revealed. :)
Response from magicalpresence (Reviewer)
You have written the most addictive story Sunny. What have you done to me?! haha
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Subliminal messages in the typescript? Y...o...u...s...h...a...l...e...n...j...o...y...t...h...i...s...s...t...o...r...y...
Exactly who is anyone else? It seems to me that the entire school knows except for Severus. *grin* By the way, good chapter. I would have to guess the unseen observer in the last chapter had to have been Neville given the conversation in the Gryffindor Common Room. ^_^
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Blaise is the only person who school who knows pretty much everything. Her mum knows, of course. The portraits know Snape is in love with someone called Grace. Ginny knows Hermione has been carrying on with someone whilst calling herself Grace, but doesn't know who it is. Better hope the portraits fear turpentine enough to keep their little painted mouths closed or two and two will rapdily make four! Draco probably thinks Hermione has the hots for Blaise; he knows nothing about Snape or Grace. And yes, it was Neville. Poor guy, he thinks Hermione's after his Draco! Confused yet? :)
Response from MsTree (Reviewer)
Nah! Sounds just like my family. ^_^
I love Monday nights because it means we get an update :) Another fantastic chapter
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thank you. :)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Do you also pull the wings off flies for fun? LOLThe suspence is killing me. But, he did say he didn't care who she was....Geez, I need a lie down.Well done, Sunny. You've manage to wreck me!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
ROFL. Have a nice cup of tea. That cures everything. :D
The portraits are hilarious. But poor Neville, this is probably scary enough for him without that layer or confusion. Blaise is fantastic. I'm hopefully you'll eventually work in some happiness for him as well.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Blaise is my special project. I'll look after him. :)
Normal transmission will resume, once I've finished fanning myself.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
It's the hot flushes, you realise. :P
So much happening, yet not quite happening. This is a big set up for the next chapter isn't it? Like, Hermione and Draco's "date" which will end with the setting up of Draco and Neville... Why do I suspect something will be said near or seen by Snape in Hogsmead to possibly reveal to him her identity (or at least another big hint)?Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thanks,
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
! :)
I'm glad Ginny is being protective, but considering the complications, Hermione needs to come clean. Those portraits! That made me laugh.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
I'm pleased yopu liked the portraits. They just came to me as a little side story while I was writing the chapter and got to Hermione about to enter Gryffindor tower. :)
Oh, goodness gracious, so many ways this could explode... and naughty portraits!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Very naughty portraits! :)
She seems pretty loose-lipped for someone so in fear of exposure. Is there no censure to be feared from being sexually involved with her teacher? I understand she is feeling more secure knowing that he wants her, but I don't understand why she has stopped being circumspect. Couldn't they both still get in trouble / expelled / fired?
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
I know what you're saying. Blaise figured it out all by himself and then offered the support she badly needed. Ginny, however, has found out by accident, and she needed to tell her something to keep her quiet. So far, they are still locked into the emotional phase of working out their insecurities. Does he/she really love me? Do I really love him/her? Snape is blissfully ignorant that she is a student. Hermione really thought about it yet in terms of repercussions from authority. :D
Response from mikimoto (Reviewer)
Still, in her letter back to him she may want to tell him to remove the pictures from his private rooms as he has been observed. That message would probably keep him very busy -- trying to figure out who observed him and how and trying to figure out how Grace would know such a thing.Both need to be more circumspect. The more the gossip spreads -- from both his side and her side -- the more likely the whole thing is to blow up publicly ... and I suspect with significant "repercussions from authority."
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Funny, I'd just thought she needed to warn him re the portraits, and then he'd wonder how she knew! :)
Gosh... so amazing and so not-yet-happening at the same time! How can he pick the same owl Hermione got and not recognize it?! And why didn't he take the time to follow the own with his eyes and see where it went?! (nice talk, Severus' to the owl, btw, heheh). And how can she not run to him after reading that letter?! And poor poor Neville, witnessing Hermione and Draco's kiss... but at least it wasn't Severus, or that might've meant a lot more trouble. Any chances you will post another chapter real real soon, like tomorrow? Amazing story, I want it to last forever, but at the same time I need them to get together, like, now!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thank you for your enthusiasm. Er... I have to write the next chapter first, so give me a minute or two! :D
Great story. I just started to read it and did not stop untilI had read all 14 chapters. It got better with each chapter. Please keep on writing.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Welcome aboard and thanks for reviewing! I'm posting a chapter about once a week. :)
well, what the punch line.? or is this another story unfinished? wow good story thank you!!!!!!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
It is only about halfway through. I'm posting a chapter about once a week. You'll see on the bottom of the list of chapters whether a story is a work in progress or completed, so you'll know whether more is forthcoming. :)
she may have found a clever owl, but also one with a missing talon. some spies never cease to make mental notes of everything... uh-ohcool, how Zabini and she team up at the dinner table."he smiled for me" Yes, I can feel it as well, it must be delicious to be the source of such emotion in such a grumpy person. Likesunbeams shining through his bellybutton. *sigh*"I should retire." yes, dear, you should. Having these two at your neck, you will need all the energy you have left to get on.And Blaise was in love with her. ohh he is soo sweet.You know what, he is the better man of the two Slytherins.HE loves her WITH knowing who she is. Snape only loves what he .. well, can't quite make it up, what he loves.The pyhsics she exposed for him? What else did he get to know from Grace. Her thoughts about art. right.anything else?Maybe she should switch to Blaise. Or take both.Just LOVED the part where they saved Draco from the Harpys.. Grand grand grand.Thank you so much for your update.Happy weekend
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thanks,
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
. Your reviews are always so insightful. :)
Response from salvamea (Reviewer)
hey, thank YOU!nice to hear. It is always fun to review a good story.and your story still has this extra of a crime-ficiton-theme.Not the ususal whodoneit but the whoisitI like it, yes, this is fun.I was encouraged by one or two to write something myself. And one of my thoughts was a crime fiction within the Hogwarts/magical world with my favourite characters.I simply lack of talent, so I never put it into action. But you did. So to speak.Thank you for it.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Perhaps you could find a job as a muse. Come up with the ideas and have someone write them for you. :DI thought it would be fun one day to write a story where after the first few chapters I ask the readers to suggest ideas for what happens next, choose one of them for the next chapter, then ask again for the next etc. Then even people who feel they can't write a story alone could participate. :)
Response from salvamea (Reviewer)
ok, call me muse. at least when I prove worth it.Your idea sounds great, I think I'm game.
Chappie not long enougbh. That's it -- I am officially OVER the suspense of your chapter endings. And where is Snape? You promised more Snape for THIS chapter? And it's your fault that you've turned me into a demanding reviewer...
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
He was there at the beginning! What? Not enough? *grumble grumble* Oh, all right, must try and find some nakey Snapey for the girls...You'll have to spank Blaise; he keeps demanding attention all the time. :P
Response from snapify52 (Reviewer)
And thank you for making a demanding Blaise.
Well Blaise has had his chapter in the sun. Now back to Severus and prolonged nakkid parts please!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
*sigh* Next you'll be wanting pictures! :P
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
And that would be a bad thing??
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
I'll do you a deal. I'll write it; you illustrate! :D
Thrilling development! I'm afraid Dear Severus may have put two and two together and identified Hermione, but now he's hurt all over again.
I just love your Repressed!Snape ! And Your Blaise is also, awesome. More, please.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Thank you. More will be forthcoming next week. :)
Response from grace_austen (Reviewer)
I can't stop thinking about them. SS/HG is always kinda Austentian, plus your mistaken identity theme is quite Shakespearian. I love that I had to brush up on art history to more appreciate your story. Well done!
Amazing chapter once again. I loved Blaise, as everyone else, it seems, and the final scene with Draco was just the coolest. I keep wondering how Severus replied to 'Grace' in the previous one if he no longer has her address, though. And his remark about the owl's leg made me think he'll soon go to the school owlery, see the bird and (finally) put two and two together... (do I get the new chappie a day sooner if I'm right? )Keep up the good work, Sunny, cause you've got us all hooked now!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
He was smart and kept the owl there to send back. You are very astute. ;)
Well, you know how fond I am of Blaise, even though he's no competition for Severus. As for the hallway lurker, I thought Severus at first, but now I'm wondering if it's Ron. It is the kind of stupid-ass thing he would do, although I'm not sure he's up to the subterfuge or walking away slowly. Hmmm.
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
LOl re Ron. I suspect he'd have had trouble keeping quiet. ;)
Uh oh. lol. Please hurry with more:)
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Yes, ma'am! :)
Okay, so Blaise wants Hermione, Draco wants Neville, Pansy wants to cause trouble, Hermione wants Snape, and Snape wants to find out who Grace is.Ooh, we're set up for all sorts of lovely problem-solving and conflict. Write more please!
Response from sunny33 (Author of Limited Exposure)
Sounds like a good chapter summary! :)