5th of May 2019
Chapter 12 of 23
PyttanEnding up as one of the more prominent portraits at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a dull thing indeed, for a former double-spy. But there are ways to amuse oneself when boredom gets the better of you.
Reviewed12. 5th of May 2019
"Where are those brats of yours?" he asked, because for once she was sitting curled in an armchair reading, as opposed to doing daily chores and taking care of her demanding children.
She lowered her book into her lap and looked up at him with pursed lips. "They aren't brats. You just don't like children, that's all."
"Still, where are they? Have you come to your senses and sent them off to summer school at Beauxbatons?"
He gave the tottering pile of books beside her armchair a pointed look. Several of the titles looked familiar.
She scoffed. "You can be so annoying sometimes. I suppose I should be happy you didn't say Durmstrang with the argument that they need toughening up."
He gave her a deliberate eye roll. "Please. Weasley offspring, as a general rule, are born as tough as they come. Unleashing a toughened-up variety of the species on an unsuspecting society would be cruel."
This time she rolled her eyes at him, but her lips were twitching. "You are cruel, so that would please you no end." She wagged her finger at him. "You'd have loved having the twins in Slytherin House. You would have let them get away with anything and everything if you'd got them. Your very own two-man army of destruction and chaos. Not to mention the best Beaters." Then she relented. "I sent Hugo and Rose to mother and father a couple of days early. I have things that need finishing, and I think they are better off with them."
Severus decided that asking why she would send the children to her parents rather than the Weasleys wasn't a prudent way of proceeding, not since he wanted her company, bored as he was with the other portraits. And he couldn't help smirking when he looked closer at the books.
"Is The Count of Monte Cristo, by any chance, one of those things you feel the need to finish? I read it when I was a boy. I enjoyed it immensely."
She beamed at him, and something in his chest contracted at the sight.
"I love it too, and I also love The Three Musketeers and The Scarlet Pimpernel." She gave him one of her excited looks that made her look twelve years old, wanting his approval.
"You have decent taste in books, I have to admit," he said. He detested The Scarlet Pimpernel, but he didn't need to tell her that. He was rewarded for his lie with one of those smiles. "How long are you going to be alone?"
"A week from today." She bit her lip and then seemed to decide. "I'll read it to you if you like. The Count of Monte Cristo."
He had read it several times. He had it in one of his own bookshelves. And in the library she had given him.
"I would like to hear it again." He settled down on the armchair placed in the painting he was visiting. "I do hope you have a pleasant reading voice?"
She would have, if the sound of her laughter was anything to go by. Surprising. He'd never suspected she would be pleasant company. Or even remotely interesting or amusing. But she was, and since she still owed him for moving his portrait, it was only fair that she entertain him when the rest of the portraits seemed intent on boring him to death.
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163 Reviews | 4.7/10 Average
what is demiguise miss hodgkins nick about? also you are a wonderful writer with genius moments!
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the read.A demiguise is a creature that can makes itself invisible when frightened. It is also used as the symbol for number 0 in Ancient Runes. So, Severus is being very mean to poor Miss Hodkins. And than you again: nice reviews is what keeps me writing.
I hope he keesp his regrets to himself. It will do her no good to hear them. :)
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
He is a smart man our Severus ... at least for the most part, so I hope so too ... ;)
Well, it looks as if I called it -- unfortunately. While there could be a bright side to this -- i.e., Severus will finally have an opportunity to be with Hermione -- something tells me that he won't allow that to happen now because he blames himself for being unable to warn her in time. As I said before, can we at least hope that Winky will be brought to justice?
Death to Winky!!!
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
I always thought that Winky is one of the creepiest characters in the Potterverse, and to me ... well, she was the obvious choice in this case. By now you know how it ended, and I want to take the opportunity to thank you for following the story and all of your feedback and kind reviews. It means a lot and inspires to write more.
I do hope Hermione forgives Severus, he tried to warn her. What will happen to Winky, how is an insane house elf handled, and what of Rose and Hugo, How will they cope with their mothers death?
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
A lot of qustions which I can not answar I'm afrad. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Poor Severus. He tried so hard. Severus isn't to blame, even though he thinks so. Yes, he was tempted to allow Hermione to be killed, but in the end he decided not to. That has to count for something. I don't think Hermione will blame him either. I just feel bad for her kids.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Well. You know now, since the last chapter is up. I felt it was difficult to answer your review as long as that last chapter was up. You'll get a bit more in your last review. Thank you for following my story and being generous with your reviews.
Uh oh. Amnesia isn't good! :0
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
No. Not all. Very bad. More to come ...
Oh well. The desicion is been taking away from him. Great update, thank you!
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Thank you for reading and reviewing. More to come ...
You do know how to keep a reader in suspense, don't you?. Poor Severus, I do hope he makes the right choice, for him and Hermione.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Thank you. That is such a lovely complment. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Uhoh, amnesia is the WORST think for Severus to get. How is he supposed to help Hermione if he can't remember that she's in danger. I'm wondering if that's the whole "framing Hermione." I'm guess she does get killed by the psycho elf.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Very bad indeed. Hermione is under threat and there is really no one, at this point, that can help ... as far as your guess goes I really want you to keep reading so ... ;). Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Uhoh, amnesia is the WORST think for Severus to get. How is he supposed to help Hermione if he can't remember that she's in danger. I'm wondering if that's the whole "framing Hermione." I'm guess she does get killed by the psycho elf.
Oh, you dreadful tease -- not allowing Severus to remember what had upset him and prolonging the suspense that way, without offering us a single clue regarding whether Hermione will live or die! Grrrrrr...
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Thank you! I'm actually flattered to be called a tease ... And of course I can't clue you in. You might stop reading then. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the story too.
Wow, forget crazy house elves offing each other, can paintings off each other? I'm pretty sure I've read part of this story before (on another board), but I can't wait to find out what happens. Will Severus allow her to be killed? Will Cadagan turpentine him before he cab warn her? Dun dun DUNN!
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Will Phineas fall in love with Hermione? Will Severus be mad with jealousy? Who will Hermione chose? Dun dun DUNN! Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Aww, poor Hermione. I'm one of those people who are firmly in denial that Snape's dead, so hopefully this is still a good story, even for me. I'll check it out and see where it goes!
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
I hope You'll like the rest of the story. Thank you for reading and giving my story a chance.
Oh, dear...something tells me that Severus is not going to be able to come to Hermione's rescue. The story warnings do include "character death" and "murder", after all...can we at least hope that Winky will be brought to justice?
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Ah. Weeeeell, I really can't say anything at tis point. Thank you for reading and reviewing. I'm glad to have you along.
Oh my, a passed out Severus and Hermione about to join him... it may not be too bad she is stubborn as a mule going down the hill.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Well ... you'll have to wait and see. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Oh dear, it may have been taken out of Severus' hands.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Oh, I don't know ... Thank you for reading and reviewing. Glad to have you along.
Uh oh. It may be too late for his conscience to sort him out! :0
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
It might. It might not (Trying to keep you reading).
Someone give Winky a Butterbeer! She needs to chill! :)
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Poor Winky. I'm thinking knocking her out with a sturdy Fire Whisky might work really well too.
O_O Death by House Elf, oh my. Bad Hermione, bad. (and really creepy crazy House Elf talk you had going on there...)
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked the House Elf talk! I worked really hard with that part.
Response from Phyllidia (Reviewer)
You succeeded. I'm still sort of creeped out by it.
Hmm, I not sure Hermione is right in this one. I hope she has done tons of research and has spoken to far more than Kreacher. Short but entertaining.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
She always does her research. And thank you so much. I'm glad you think so.
Well that certainly is convenient for Severus. All of the credit, none of the blame.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
IF ... things turn out that way ... Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Yikes. It doesn't look good for Hermione, does it?Thanks for posting!hm88
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
No, I suppose not ... thank you for reading.
Uh-oh. *Now* I understand your response to last chapter's review. Just how soon are you going to make Hermione a portrait???(Quickly moving to ch. 20!)hm88
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Can't answer that. Want To keep you reading ;)
Oh Severus. Don't be so selfish as to deny her a full life. But it seems it may be out of his hands...perhaps.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
Maybe it is, meybe it's not ... (trying to keep you reading my story here, did you notice?)
Draco had better watch his back, he knows Hermiones temper.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
He should, if he's wise. But will he be wise? Thank you for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you are still with me.
Response from Pyttan (Author of Framing Hermione)
He should, if he's wise. But will he be wise? Thank you for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you are still with me.