On the Other Side of Hate
linlawless139 Reviews | 7.73/10 (139 Ratings, 0 Likes, 4 Favorites )
Severus has spent three years making Hermione's life as difficult as possible, in hopes that she'll resign her post and leave Hogwarts. When she does, however, he discovers that it's not in his best interest if she leaves, after all. Written for Musamihi for the 2011 SSHG Gift Exchange.
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Member Since 2010 | 34 Stories | Favorited by 194 | 139 Reviews Written | 1,164 Review Responses
I'm a forty-something American woman who is addicted to the SSHG pairing, relatively new to this fandom. I'm also considering starting some original fiction soon...
Check out the story I co-wrote with Remarkable -- it's called "Hidden Attractions" and (as soon as it's through the queue) it's archived under the penname remarkable_linlawless.
For those who are interested, I've got two WIPs at my website (which I will eventually post here, but not until I have a complete draft). It's easy and free to join the website, so I hope you'll visit!
I am honored that my story, Witchy Woman, has been selected as a featured story for September 2010. Better yet, this honor came with the very awesome banner at the top of this post!
Here's a couple of banners my friend Atuliel made for the two WIPs at my website:
Reviews for On the Other Side of Hate
Excellent story...
But I have one request....
would love to see a one shot of Hermione negotiating with Lucy...
Pleaseeeeeeeee
Well, I'm glad Hermione had the chance to get that off her chest! But poor Severus, he is so oppressed still by his past... and their past... (and he's also in denial of how stubborn he is!)
Oooh, I love Luna/Harry pairings--what an extra treat (they have so much more in common...)!:-) Love Severus being thoroughly determined, narrow-minded and a bit cantankerous in his resolve and glee about Granger... Hmmn, I will never trust Lucius' in anything... he's definitely one not to reveal fully all of his reasons for wanting to keep Hermione around... *mind wandering* -- great chapter!
What has he done? Why is so satisfied? Great engaging prologue - love Severus' precaution and rationalising about the letter - but he's just too damn happy about her resignation--poor Hermione!
Hey Honey!
Great start to this story! I loved the "Where's your good sense?" volleying. I can't wait to read chapter 2!
<3
~ Brena
This is a really lovely story and was beautifully written. I liked your characters very much. Everything from the Slytherin paranoia to the Gryfindor earnestness just seemed so true to form. Thanks so much for the hours of entertainment!!
Oh! I'm sad it's over... but I really loved this story! Thank you for completing/uploading it so quickly!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I think your pacing of Severus and Hermione's relationship was "spot-on" and that you did a good job of using the prompt. Thanks for a delightful story with some interesting twists and turns.
Too fun, I love it when Lucius is plotting something delish.
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Lucius is fun, isn't he? I'm glad you're enjoying it, and thank you for reviewing! :D
I feel much better about the stubbornness now that Lucius has a chance to observe them and can tell it's not all a scheme. But how to convince Severus' subconcious that it's not all a scheme?
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
At least he's sort of admitting (to himself, anyway) that he likes her, though I don't think he's ready to acknowledge it might go deeper than that. Hopefully, he'll manage to recognize the truth before he mucks the whole thing up. ;)
Oh my! I've only just found this story... and wow... thank you for updating so quickly... I hope the rest of the story will continue to be added so swiftly!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Yep, I'm aiming for a chapter a day, though the holidays have interfered here and there. Glad you're enjoying the story, and I appreciate the review! :)
Oh how I love this reading! Grea work with Snape's internal strugle there!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Thank you very much. I'm glad you're enjoying it! :)
I adore a positively manipulative Lucius, and Narcissa as well, she'll make Pansy suffe ever more. Thank you for another wonderful chapter
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Lucius and Narcissa can be a true delight to read and/or write. Glad you're enjoying this version of them. :D
This is such a fun story. Thanks for posting it. The characters are so true. I am really enjoying it.
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it, and especially that you find the characters IC. And thank you for reviewing. :D
Owwwww, rosy cheecky Seeeeeeeeverussss... how sweeeeeet!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Hehehehe. Don't let him hear you say that -- you'll probably get hexed! ;D
This is the perfect chapter. It has a ridiculous Severus, a determined Hermione, and am obnoxious (to Severus, anyway) Lucius. I love it!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :D Hope you'll enjoy the forthcoming chapters as much. :D
Well! Lucius seems to be ripping the wool from Severus' eyes, since he's too stubborn to do it himself. It's quite funny on one hand, and quite exasperating on the other!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
LOL, that's kind of what I love about Severus! He's a walking contradiction. :D Thanks for reviewing!
Giggles. Sometimes, I simply love Lucius. You do him well.
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
LOL, I sometimes love him, too! Glad you're enjoying this version. Thanks for reviewing! :)
I wish he will do what Lucius suggested. But I fear his pride will prevent that.
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
We'll see. I think of him as behaving a lot like a teenager here -- all angst and drama about whether she really likes him or not! :D
I love the manipulative Lucius, and am feeling a little sorry for Hermione, everything could so easily fall around her ears
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Yeah, Hermione could get really hurt here, but she can't resist seeing what could happen. Glad you're enjoying Lucius! Thanks for the review! :)
Oooo, nice! Very, very nice! I have only just discovered this most excellent fic, and I am incredibly glad to see it is at this point that I must wait a bit for an update - rather than earlier. I loathe cliffies, and this is like a mini-conclusion, at least to one of Hermione's nightmares... a much better 'waiting place' for me than a cliffie. Thank you for that!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Glad you're enjoying it so far. As a reader, I groan at cliffies, but as a writer, I love them -- they keep readers engaged in the story. I try not to leave people hanging too long with them, though. Thanks for reviewing! :D
Severus seems like he was putting himself out by being her gentleman date for the evening, but I don't actually think it was too much of a stretch for him. And she was so happy being his date. Things seem to be looking up. And the scene with Pansy ... absolutely delightful. Things couldn't have been handled any better. Fabulous chapter!
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Hehehe, I think Severus gave himself an excuse to do what he wanted to do, anyway -- I think deep down, he wants to be her hero (not that he'd admit it, of course). Glad you enjoyed the scene with Pansy, and that you're enjoying the story so far. Thanks for reviewing! :)
She's completely fallen for him and she hasn't noticed yet. It's so cute. He has too but in a more "Slytherin" way
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Yep, they both seem to be in denial about their own feelings. Hopefully it won't be too traumatic for them when they figure it out. ;)
Yes! Touch down, home run...whatver the winning phrase maybe...or "in your face Pansy!" Well, that is just perfect. Oh Severus, you sly dog you. *giggle*Lovely, indeed. I look forward to your next installment.Thank you for sharing~
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
LOL, glad you enjoyed Pansy's comeuppance! It was fun to write. ;) Thanks for reviewing! :D
Severus played the part of the white knight very well! I wonder if he even realized what he was actually doing to her?
Response from linlawless (Author of On the Other Side of Hate)
He was probably so caught up in playing his role that he failed to notice how she was responding. Poor guy! ;)