Letting Go
irishredlass71 Reviews | 7.75/10 (71 Ratings, 0 Likes, 11 Favorites )
Severus Snape has been named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts. Before he can assume his new duties with a clear conscience, he must first bury his wife and child. How does Hermione help him?
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irishredlass
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I am an avid Harry Potter fan. I am currently discovering the pleasure of writing my own fan fiction.
I am pragmatic person who yearns to be an optimist, but I know better. I think maybe I am related to Severus.
Northwest born I now live in the midwest.
Reviews for Letting Go
It seems Victor Hugo has a quote for almost everything. ^_^
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
I know seriously! His seemed the most appropriate though. Thanks for reading.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
I know seriously! His seemed the most appropriate though. Thanks for reading.
Such a lovely chapter. We se Severus opening up and allowing the grieving process to begin. Well handled!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you! I am so glad to see people still reading.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you! I am so glad to see people still reading.
Really? You have tp make a fan girl cry in the first chapter!! I think you forgot the tissue alert!!!! Really well written!! On to chappie 2.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
LOL I am sorry, but is bad form to tell you that your review made laugh and smile?I am glad you are enjoying!
Response from deedeebug95 (Reviewer)
No I am glad someone is smiling..
Really love it!! I NEVER read wip's but you sucked me in lady!! I know we are waiting on pins and needles for TPP to upload!!! Baited breath!!!!!!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
LOL I am sorry, but is bad form to tell you that your review made laugh and smile?I am glad you are enjoying!
Response from deedeebug95 (Reviewer)
No I am glad someone is smiling..Really love it!! I NEVER read wip's but you sucked me in lady!! I know we are waiting on pins and needles for TPP to upload!!! Baited breath!!!!!!
really appreciating your tale
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Interesting. She's not letting him discourage her from making sure the dead are honoured properly. ^_^
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
No and it is an uphill battle.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
No and it is an uphill battle.
Hermione's finally broken through to Severus. It looks like there really is some light for him at the end of the tunnel, and that's a good sign.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, there is light. Thank you
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, there is light. Thank you
That was awesome. I love how she didn't let him cow her! :) also like that she's going to ensure all the traditions are followed. I'm wondering if he's going to "catch" her doing something...
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
She needs to stand strong in his malestorm of grief.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
She needs to stand strong in his malestorm of grief.
very good chapter. i like how hermione is very careful in using funeral traditions in helping him start to heal. she has certainly chosen an apt profession.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you for the thoughtful review. Yes, Hermione is wise in using the traditions to gently guide him. He is much like an injured wild animal.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you for the thoughtful review. Yes, Hermione is wise in using the traditions to gently guide him. He is much like an injured wild animal.
My goodness, such pain ans sorrow. I was waiting for a update. Thank you very much for sharing!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes lots of pain and sorrow, Droxy demanded in exchange prompt.
Response from cenicienta (Reviewer)
Did I told you I really like your story? Well, I do. Hope to read more soon!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes lots of pain and sorrow, Droxy demanded in exchange prompt.
Response from cenicienta (Reviewer)
Did I told you I really like your story? Well, I do. Hope to read more soon!
This chapter was absolutely heartbreaking. Since this is an "angst" story, I suppose I should tell you "well done." :)
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, it is pure angst.Thank you!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, it is pure angst.Thank you!
The image of Ginny's memorial (the one on her birthday) had me all weepy. Nicely done.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Weepy is good with this story
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Weepy is good with this story
I read this story when it was posted for the exchange and it made me cry so hard I could barely see the computer screen. I love it just as much the second time around!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Aww thank you doll
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Aww thank you doll
oh Severus' grief is almost palatable... how utterly horrifying for him that he's finally letting it all out. And that's why we have such rituals in place - so we can grieve....
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
I am just thrilled about the wonderful response to this chapter. Thank you for your lovely review.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
I am just thrilled about the wonderful response to this chapter. Thank you for your lovely review.
A heartbreakingly beautiful chapter. Severus' grief is vivid and realistic and makes me want to join Hermione in comforting him. He'd given up so much - even intending to give up his own life - that the unfairness of it all makes his grief even more pervasive.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
You have no idea how you make my heart sing with your words. Thank you so much. You have expressed exactly what I was trying to capture and make the reader feel.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
You have no idea how you make my heart sing with your words. Thank you so much. You have expressed exactly what I was trying to capture and make the reader feel.
Perfect. 
He's hit rock bottom, Snape is run through the gyros grinder. Poor man, he's had a tough day with guilt, shame, remorse, and bargaining. 
Hermione is handling him very very well.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
LOL Gyros Grinder... does that mean we roast him on a spit next?
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
LOL Gyros Grinder... does that mean we roast him on a spit next?
The man has been in shock for the last six years. He's almost psychotic with grief. It's fine as long as he knows he can come home to them, but now that he doesn't have them, how is he ever going to cope? I'm not even thinking about him trying to run Hogwarts yet - he can't in his state. He can't even move without Hermione cajoling him and whatnot. How is he ever going to function again? Wow.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Oh thank you so much for the wonderful review! You have the picture of it perfectly. He is incoherant with his grief that has been slapped in his face and he does not know how to face it, how to deal with it, how to move on for it.Don't worry Hermione will be there for him in her bossy know-it-all way.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Oh thank you so much for the wonderful review! You have the picture of it perfectly. He is incoherant with his grief that has been slapped in his face and he does not know how to face it, how to deal with it, how to move on for it.Don't worry Hermione will be there for him in her bossy know-it-all way.
What must she think? I'm pretty sure she sees a side she maybe never dreamt of -- a man who loved his family desperately. Awesome chapter.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, I am sure it is a different perspective for her. Thank you!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, I am sure it is a different perspective for her. Thank you!
This was a very sweet chapter. I loved the depth of emotion you showed.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Love!!!!!!! Can't wait for the next chapter!
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Hee! Thank you!
SQUEEEEEEEES...Brilliant funerals! it will be intersting seeing it post here since it's on the exchange. I assume you are keeping the orginal separations/chapters?
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Yes, the same chapters. So, it will be a long slog getting through que. Part two has been there a week.{{hugs}}
Strong start to the story. Very interesting premise.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thanks! Part two is waiting in the queue
Ah, my goodness... This was utterly amazing. I slowly savored every word. Your tale was real, so moving, so tender. Just... perfect
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you so much! As I said of everything I have written this is the one of am most proud of.
I am loving this. But that thing about the recipe is totally true, as taught to me by my chef other half. He's gotten a kick out of me following things exactly and getting mad when it doesn't turn out like it should.
That last chapter was awsome! I felt so bad for him .
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Thank you
Very good o far, I really feel for the professor! I really liked the way Hermione handled Ginny's memorial . Can't get I chapt. 3 quick enough.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Grief is a delicate business. I am glad you are connecting with Severus.
Response from irishredlass (Author of Letting Go)
Grief is a delicate business. I am glad you are connecting with Severus.