Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages
ancientgirl251 Reviews | 6.43/10 (251 Ratings, 0 Likes, 189 Favorites )
COMPLETE - The gang is in their last year of the university and get a substitute teacher for their class one day. Ron hasn't been studying and is all nervous. Unfortunately for Severus and Hermione, they get stuck in the middle of the mess.
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Just another SS/HG shipper wanting to make the world a Snapey place.
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You know just how I feel about this work. Your writing is captivating, I could almost feel the pain in Hermione's voice when she thought that Severus has been entombed in the houses explosion. Well Done !
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Thanks! I always try to make the reader feel like they are inside the story. I'm very happy you felt Hermione's words.I appreciate you taking the time to always leave me something nice.
Response from Amethystique (Reviewer)
It's the very least I could do. You spend time creating a marvellous escape for me so it's only right that I should spend time saying Thankyou! Now get this darn fic finished!!! Please? 
thank you for a new chapter. thankfully everyone got out. excellent story. waiting for more. p
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Yeah, I had to get everybody out of there. I couldn't kill off Severus or Lucius.I'll have another chapter up soon hopefully.
I missed an update. But what a wonderful read this morning. You write so well. It was like being on a fairground ride...the tension building. The plot racing ahead.Brilliant. I can relax now.Best wishes.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
I wanted these chapters to have some action. I've got a couple more chapters left so hopefully you will enjoy them too. Things are winding down.Thanks for reviewing.
That was a really exciting chapter.My favourite bit that sent a chill down my spine:"Tom began to struggle for air. “You think you’ve suffered? You cannot imagine the demons I have had to struggle with in my life. Taunting me, taking bits and pieces of my soul every time I closed my eyes.”“And what have these demons of yours looked like, Tom?” Harry stood then raised his wand and pointed it at Tom’s head. Cold brown eyes looked into Harry’s.“They looked like you, Harry Potter. They looked like you.”“Avada Kedavra!” yelled Harry. A flash of green light illuminated from his wand and engulfed Tom’s entire body."
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Hey there! I'm glad that part affected you like that, because I really wanted to get that feeling across to the reader. I think Voldemort sees Harry every time he closes his eyes. Harry is like his obsession and I'm glad that you felt that chill.Thank you for reading this. You always give me such wonderful reviews and I want you to know it really means a lot to me.
Response from MagicAlly (Reviewer)
I just love your stories, they have a bit of everything, excitement, action, adventure, romance, a lot of humor and are also thought provoking. Thank you for entertaining me so much.
Amazing chapter. More Please!!!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.I'll have another one up some time early next week.
How can you leave it like that! You evil evil person! Poor Lucius and Ginny, I hope everything works out between them 
And the Wyatt Earp comparison. No idea what you were on about there. I had to google that before i got the joke. And I must admit the outfit . . . I see how you linked Severus up with him. Keep up the good work and bring on the next chapter!
How can you leave it like that! You evil evil person! Poor Lucius and Ginny, I hope everything works out between them And the Wyatt Earp comparison. No idea what you were on about there. I had to google that before i got the joke. And I must admit the outfit . . . I see how you linked Severus up with him. Keep up the good work and bring on the next chapter!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
I should have made a mention for my Brit readers out there. I made the comparison for two reasons. I believe most little boys at one point like to play at being a cowboy, also in those times Severus' way of dressing now looks like how some men used to dress back in the 1800's. Plus I thought it would be cute having him think he's a cowboy.I'm sorry about the confusion, but I'm glad you enjoyed it despite that.Thanks for reviewing.
There is just something about six-year-old Severus saying "you twisted fuck" that made me choke in laughter. Oh, that and the cute picture of Severus-as-Wyatt-Earp. Excellent chapter.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
LOL, oh I know! Can you imagine him going off on someone being the size of a six-year-old? I couldn't help adding the cowboy aspect in here. I got the idea when I remembered how Kurt Russell was dressed in Tombstone. I remember thinking he was dressed like Snape, so I thought it might be a cute thing to do, to have little Severus want to be a cowboy.I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.
this isn't complete yet is it?
thank you for an adventureous chapter. excellent as always.
patty
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Nah, not over yet at all. I figure I've got a few more chapters to go. I don't see it going beyond 20 though.I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for sticking with it too!
Response from pickles (Reviewer)
oh that's good. i thought this was the last chapter.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
LOL, no way man! I've still got to write what's going to happen to Severus and Hermione as well as Lucius and Ginny.
You evil girl, leaving it there. What will happen to Lucius and Ginny's relationship, that's if they get out of this. What if the potion doesn't work? Hurry up, I've got to know.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Me evil? Okay :)I happen to have the next chapter at June's door as we speak. Hopefully I'll get it back in time to post it Friday.
i love this chapter
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
THIS IS JUST GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. I'm itching to see where the twist of the plot will take us. I'm curious as the impact the "rape" will have on the Ginny/Lucius relationship. I can see that the effect on him is huge. *poor Lu* Also *Wyatt Earp*? What a visual that gave me! A 6 yr old snarky potions master with a potion filled water pistol and a 10 gallon hat! Brilliant imagery!"!!!!! 
THIS IS JUST GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. I'm itching to see where the twist of the plot will take us. I'm curious as the impact the "rape" will have on the Ginny/Lucius relationship. I can see that the effect on him is huge. *poor Lu* Also *Wyatt Earp*? What a visual that gave me! A 6 yr old snarky potions master with a potion filled water pistol and a 10 gallon hat! Brilliant imagery!"!!!!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
LOL, I just couldn't resist the comparison! I've got the movie Tombstone and the last time I watched it I thought "Hay, Wyatt Earp is dressed just like Snape!" And he looked so cute in my head as I was writing this.I'm very happy you are enjoying this. Poor Lucius wants to do things differently this time around, and he's forced to rape someone he cares about. But no worries, Ginny's not stupid and she can hear what he's saying to her, so I think she'll give him a chance.
Loved the chapter. Glad Snape got a shot off at Voldie.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Yep, he got the snake right between the eyes.I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for reviewing.
I can't believe this is where you leave it! What a great fic. I can't wait for the next installment!!!!! 
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
I've got the next installment knocking on my beta's door. I hate cliffy's myself, but lately my chapters just get so long. I figured this was a good ending point.Thanks for reading. I'm glad you are enjoying this so far.
Aw, poor Ginny and poor Lucius. 
But I suppose it couldn't have been helped. Excellent chapter anyway, can't wait for the next!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. I've got the next chapter on its way to my beta. I'm hoping to have it posted by the end of the week.
I hate your Ron. Poor Lucius. However, I always love your Snarry Severus. The kiss at 6 years old was brill.Update soon, still want to know what happens.Best wishes, hope you had a lovely Easter.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Yeah, I hate my Ron too. He's a butt. I'm not really crazy about him in the series either, can you tell? LOL. Lucius is having a rough go in this one, but as always things will work out.Snarry Severus? Did you mean Snarky? LOL, please tell me you meant snarky. I'd hate to think I inadvertantly suggested Snarry here.Since they have been physical I thought it would be natural for Hermione to kiss him, forgetting they are children. LOL, poor Severus was aghast. I think though since Hermione knows it bothers him so, she just might try something like that again.I should have another chapter up before the end of the week.My Easter was nice and quiet. I hope yours was nice too. 
You story manages to capture suspense and humor :)Thanks for the update and as always looking forward to more.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Thank you. I like to add a little humor here and there, because there is always humor in life, even in the darkest of situations. I've got another chapter waiting to get back from my beta. I'll post is once I get it. I appreciate you taking the time to review. Thanks again.
Sorry for another cliffie.. Mmmm everyone should we believe this -
NOT!
Thank you for another chapter. I love that the stories that are being updated today seem to have longer chapters.
wonderful writing waiting for more. p
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
LOL, the cliffy was purely unintentional.I do have another chapter finished, which is also quite long. As soon as I get it back from June I'll post it.I hope you like it because I'm pretty excited about it myself.
Ahaha! That's precious! (sayeth the woman who loves participating in the Wacky Tacky Water War at Honey War, regional SCA event)More, please!~Lotm
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Soooo, you like Severus' pistol huh? LOL.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Reviewer)
Duhhhh! ~Lotm
I loved this chapter, poor Ron, will he ever learn? I'm a little worried about Sev and Hermione in those tunnels.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
It's going to be quite an adventure for them that's for sure.I'm glad you liked the chapter. Maybe someday I'll write Ron and not make him a total ass.Nah.
Ron can't help it that he's an idiot. *lol* That was a good line from Harry. How many times have we thought the same thing, in various stories. I also liked how you had six-year-old Hermione kiss Severus and how Severus pushed her away. A sexual complex ... probably would get cooties. It was so nice to see an update this morning. Such wonderful reading with my morning coffee. Thank you!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
LOL, I've been wanting to write that little scene with Severus and Hermione for a while, but I had to wait until they had a physical relationship. I'll have a few more of those little moments in the next chapter. And yes, I know many of time when I've thought the same of Ron in other stories especially in JKR's books.I'm glad I had a new chapter to post. I should have another one up soon. Boy, first I spend days not being able to think of a thing, now my muse can't shut up!
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
I know exactly what you mean about the fickleness of the muse. Mine takes long vacations. Then this morning I woke up and found myself zoning out, daydreaming about my next chapter. Now if only I could find time to write....
Ancientgirl, I have to tell you, this is a great fic! I recently found it. The Long Wait was my very first fanfic that I ever read and I've become addicted all because of you. I can't wait for this next chapter. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!!!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
You don't know how happy I am to read this. It makes me feel good to know that because of something I have written you have found this wonderful world of fanfiction. The Long Wait was my first real attempt at a long SS/HG fic. I'd written a one-shot here and there, but TLW as something I hold deep in my heart. Thank you so much for being open to this pairing. It's reviews like yours that keep me going.
The story is building up nicely. I like it even more with every chapter.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Now I'm really happy. I'm so glad you are finding this exciting. I've got another chapter finished and just waiting to post. I will probably do so later this morning.
That was evil. But isn't writing evil cliffhangers just so much fun? *snicker* You had me so ensnared with this chapter that I was totally surprised that it was the end.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of Sometimes the Best Things Come in Small Packages)
Cliffhangers are fun, but I myself hate reading them LOL. I hate to keep people waiting so long for the update so I try to do so quickly.I had to end it there though. I might have written all night if I hadn't.