The Sempra Deck
TeddyRadiator15 Reviews | 7.33/10 (15 Ratings, 0 Likes, 3 Favorites )
When Mimi Manderly received a mysterious gift from a secret admirer, she had no idea she would be embarking on the journey of a lifetime...
Written for Mimimanderly at LJ when a SS/MM prompt was mistaken for a Severus/Mimi prompt, and the rest is history.
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Just a small town girl who loves HG/SS fanfiction. You can always find me at LiveJournal: http://teddyradiator.livejournal.com/ where I 'live' on the net. 
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yay, we got a happy ending to the story after all! for a while I was afraid this was going to be another tragic story for our dear Severus, but hoped that you would not abandon him the way he's been before! loved the story, can't wait to find more of your gems to read. thankyou for sharing another brilliant one with us!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the story. This is a bit of an obscure fic that I wrote for my friend Mimi, and I'm happy to say her beautiful Tarot deck is one of my most treasured possessions. It's been awhile since I read this story, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
hmm, interesting, interesting indeed..
I'm quite interested to see how they are going to get out of this situation, particularly if word gets back to Voldemort about it.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you!
So I'd love to know where the voice telling her what to say was coming from. she did great in front of Voldemort, and once he sees Molly kill Bellatrix, he'll believe her even more. Now let's relieve Severus of that pesky virginity. :)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you for your comments!! <3
hmm, very interesting so far, well have to see where it goes from here!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you!
The last chapter didn't get a review, because I just wanted to keep reading. There goes their plan for using mimi against Voldemort, huh? I have to say that part of me is glad that Dumbledore didn't tell them what would happen because they might have been responsible and not had the chance to be intimate. The whole becoming mortal in their world thing makes sense, but geez, who knew? I never saw it coming which is pretty much how everything in this story has been. Thank goodness they had the sense to put away some memories. Okay, gotta go read more.Oh, wait. This one thing I wondered when Dumbledore took his memories of Mimi is what Severus was supposed to do when he went before Voldemort. Did Dumbledore consider this? That meeting could be ugly.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I am truly embarassed to be so late in acknowledging this comment - somehow it slipped by me, and since this isn't one of the fics that gets a lot of airplay, I totally missed it! Thank you for your kind comments. I hope you enjoyed it! <3
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I am truly embarassed to be so late in acknowledging this comment - somehow it slipped by me, and since this isn't one of the fics that gets a lot of airplay, I totally missed it! Thank you for your kind comments. I hope you enjoyed it! <3
Oh...I am so glad I gave this a chance. It was simply wonderful, and now I am wondering how many wonderful stories I have missed by ruling out anything that wasn't HGSS.Teddy, once again you have opened my eyes with your wonderful story!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much - I really appreciate you giving the story a chance. There are a lot of good stories out there, but I am very loyal to SSHG - but I am very particular about which ones I read! lol I happen to think SSHG is the best combination, but I've read some great SS/Minerva fics, and one SS/Fleur Delacour fic that I thought was phenomenal. There are good ones out there, but here on the good Ship SSHG, there are a lot of great writers, and I love writing for the ship. Thank you again for reading the Sempra Deck.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much - I really appreciate you giving the story a chance. There are a lot of good stories out there, but I am very loyal to SSHG - but I am very particular about which ones I read! lol I happen to think SSHG is the best combination, but I've read some great SS/Minerva fics, and one SS/Fleur Delacour fic that I thought was phenomenal. There are good ones out there, but here on the good Ship SSHG, there are a lot of great writers, and I love writing for the ship. Thank you again for reading the Sempra Deck.
Holy cow, Mimi is a total bad ass! No longer do I want to read about her, I want to be her, LOL. Who doesn't want to go snapping Death Eater wands, and earning Voldemort's respect because he ambiguously admires/fears you all the while you know you are playing him to the extreme, and kneeling on Severus' floor and giving him the best time of his life. Yes, I definitely want a day in her life.I'd by lying if I didn't say I am a tiny bit nervous about her making changes to things that have already happened.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Yes, it does sound fun, in a terrifying way, doesn't it? However, you're right - something will eventually have to give.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Yes, it does sound fun, in a terrifying way, doesn't it? However, you're right - something will eventually have to give.
This may be my favorite chapter so far. They come a long way in a short amount of time. I think he both terribly craves and is terrified of receiving physical affection. But he trusts her enough to let down his guard where she is concerned. And how could he not when she is the only one who truly seems to understand him when I am not even sure he understands himself? A very bonding moment on the couch. “It’s okay, Severus. That doesn’t matter. Love believes in you.” *loves this*Together they walked out to the Apparation point just beyond the boundaries of the school, and they once again kissed before they Apparated away, perhaps to die. *loves this, then sweats a little*
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you. I think he would be so starved for physical affection that the least thing might overwhelm him.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you. I think he would be so starved for physical affection that the least thing might overwhelm him.
Seeing him in front of Voldemort having to make split second decisions, all which carry heavy consequences, just reminds me how I have no idea how he carried on in that role for so long. It's almost exhausting just thinking about it.Mimi really continues to know how to handle him, and I guess, so after reading him so muc, so would any of us fangirls. I hope he opens up to her and feels that he can share anything- his hopes, his fears, his body- whatever, with her. She really is a good thing for him. Now, just how is he going to explain things to her about the cards ...
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I know Mimi, and I know she would be perfect for Severus! That's why I loved writing this story for her. She would have behaved exactly this way - she's such a brave and warm person, with a great sense of humour and compassion, so she would have treated him right.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I know Mimi, and I know she would be perfect for Severus! That's why I loved writing this story for her. She would have behaved exactly this way - she's such a brave and warm person, with a great sense of humour and compassion, so she would have treated him right.
I love that even the portraits are drooling over Snape! It certainly would be easier to handle him ( not literally!) knowing all that she knows. Having a healthy respect for his power and position, and fearing him are two different things, and whether it annoys him or not, I don't think he scares her one bit. In the end, her plan is both brilliant and ridiculous. I want him to let her go just so I can see what happens. But surely he won't, right?
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I just had this vision of him showing off a little, knowing how powerful he is. Toweringly magical, a friend of mine once called Severus, and I think it's true. He had so much more potential than JKR was willing to give him. Thank goodness us fangurls get the change to make amends! ;)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I just had this vision of him showing off a little, knowing how powerful he is. Toweringly magical, a friend of mine once called Severus, and I think it's true. He had so much more potential than JKR was willing to give him. Thank goodness us fangurls get the change to make amends! ;)
Damn, I didn't see that coming. How wonderful and awful to find yourself at Hogwarts. And knowing how intelligent and powerful both Snape and Dumbledore are, and they can't get you back home ... she must be nervous.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I had a fantasy of the actors actually finding themselves in the actual story, and wondering how to get out of it alive! That was the basis for this story, and Mimi was only too happy to be my guinea pig - even my beloved Muse makes a cameo later on!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
I had a fantasy of the actors actually finding themselves in the actual story, and wondering how to get out of it alive! That was the basis for this story, and Mimi was only too happy to be my guinea pig - even my beloved Muse makes a cameo later on!
I swore that I was not going to read this. I don't have the time, so I am trying to ween myself off fanfic. Of course I found myself today, sitting waiting with nothing to entertain myself but my phone. I'll just take a quick peek, I said. *headdesk*. I'm not a huge fan of OCs but, sometimes they dazzle me. I was totally sucked in by this character and her mystery box. Ok, must be moving on.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Oh, I've tried weening myself off fanfic - trust me, it's easier to just go with the flow and enjoy it. The withdrawals are killer! LOL I'm tickled pink that you are enjoying the story. The tarot cards Mimi drew to accompany this story are just stunning. She and I actually created a book for this (just to give to friends and family) which had the story on one side, then you flipped the book, and the tarot cards and their meaning were on the other. We had too much fun with it!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Oh, I've tried weening myself off fanfic - trust me, it's easier to just go with the flow and enjoy it. The withdrawals are killer! LOL I'm tickled pink that you are enjoying the story. The tarot cards Mimi drew to accompany this story are just stunning. She and I actually created a book for this (just to give to friends and family) which had the story on one side, then you flipped the book, and the tarot cards and their meaning were on the other. We had too much fun with it!
I'm not a big fan of pairing Severus with anyone but Hermione (but heck, I'll let her sleep with anyone, lol.) But I love your writing, and decided to give this a chance.I really like it so far, even though it is very different than what I'd usually read. I like your OC, especially that she knows everything already about Severus. So how many more chapters until she finally warms her way into his heart, or at least his pants?I'm glad I decided to read this!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you gave my story a try. I feel the same - I don't mind her sleeping around, but I like my Severus with Hermione! This was for a friend, the real Mimi Manderly, and believe me, it won't be long until she convinces him that she's the best thing in the world!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you gave my story a try. I feel the same - I don't mind her sleeping around, but I like my Severus with Hermione! This was for a friend, the real Mimi Manderly, and believe me, it won't be long until she convinces him that she's the best thing in the world!
I would like to meet Severus!! HahahahaGreat chapter!! Thanks!!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Wouldn't we all? Thank you!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Wouldn't we all? Thank you!
OK as a die hard SS/HG fan it was hard to read,but I did because YOU wroe it for a friend. It was very good...I will have to go on up to Salem and see if I spot those two on the street!!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much. I wrote this as a gift for my friend Mimi Manderly, and she actually drew the Major Arcana Tarot Deck to match this. I really appreciate you giving it a try.I have good friends who live in Salem; I must ask them if they've seen them around ;)
Response from deedeebug95 (Reviewer)
I looked at some of her work,it is really good!! Thanks Teddy!!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of The Sempra Deck)
Thank you so much. I wrote this as a gift for my friend Mimi Manderly, and she actually drew the Major Arcana Tarot Deck to match this. I really appreciate you giving it a try.I have good friends who live in Salem; I must ask them if they've seen them around ;)
Response from deedeebug95 (Reviewer)
I looked at some of her work,it is really good!! Thanks Teddy!!