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The Price of Madness
PlaidPooka1,094 Reviews | 6.86/10 (1,094 Ratings, 0 Likes, 527 Favorites )
It's possible in wartime that madness eventually comes for us all. Yet some madness might be carefully purchased; some sanity knowingly sacrificed. This story is such a tale.
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I'm a 53 year old woman who wrote fanfic for years and adored doing it. While I lost the heart for fanfic after book 7 came out, I am still writing, and can be found at http://julianneqjohnson.com
You can find my published work on Amazon under the name Julianne Q Johnson.
Reviews for The Price of Madness
i have now spent a wonderful time reading this fantastic story all over again, for the umpt time, and it still pulls me into its wonderful universe where I get annoyed if anything or anyone disturbs me while reading. The Price of Madness will for me always be one of the examples where the fanfic by far overrides the original. Timeless and wonderful work, I think I have said it before, but I'll say it again, thank you so much for writing and sharing.
Woo! I suspected that Snape was harboring something extra after that description of the spells. Well thought out! I'm looking forward to reading more, even if he won't be quite as barmy as he was before. ;)
Catching up with your story again, and pleased as punch that there are a number of chapters for me to read. :)Trollop? Bwa-hahaha! Priceless. I'm definitely looking forward to finding out more of what happened to cause Snape's behaviors.
I want mooooooooreeee! I've read this twice already and I feel like I'm going to explode or sth if you do not update it. Please! Please! Pleaseeeeeeee! I can't live without knowing what happens next with my favourite couple and this story is wonderful ..I just wish I could know how it ends...I can do nothing but imagine so please write more! You've done great so far, why not continue? Ok, I'll stop now with the pestering but you have to know that there are still people who enjoy your stories :D
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Finally I can answer your kind request with a "there's more!"
My fingers and toes are crossed that this story will be finished. As 7/21/07 looms nearer, I fear for all my favorite WIPs. I hope you finish this one even if you have to wrap it up in one paragraph. Whatever you decide, please let us know your plans. The suspense of not knowing is hard (at least for me). Thanks!
OMG! I just found this story a little while ago and loved so much I finished it as soon as my schedual would allow. I really like this story and can't wait to read the upcomming chapters!!
I wanted to catch up on this story before I reviewed. I really love it! It never occurred to me that Severus could've been playing host to Albus' soul. That would definitely explain why things wreren't adding up in the Pensieve memories. It would also appear that Severus still has the same feelings for Hermione. It looked as though he was looking for some sort of reassurance from her. I'm glad she realized the problem. Now, it might be a bit tricky to get him to listen to her. I hope she goes right back into his room to talk to him. If she waits too long, he'll only withdraw that much faster. I am definitely looking forward to the next update.
Well, already mad as a mercury caused hatter, but would you mind updating before I slip a little further? Or more importantly, before I'm without access to a computer for 12 whole days. (March 23 - April 3, Italy)
I think I speak for a great many of your adoring fans when I say that delaying your replies to our reviews in order to post more often is not a problem in any way, shape, or form. Speaking of which...more please, oh great one!
nxiously awaiting an update!!! I love this!! Love it love it love it!! Please keep me posted!
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What a terribly cruel cliffhanger. I'm not clever enough to figure out the problem, so now I have to wait weeks to find out. Was it the "Sir"? <pouting> But I'm thankful for the update.
YOU ARE EVIL!!!!!!!! All that time between updates, I was even worried that you were ill or some other such, and you end with a cliffhanger like that??!! I feel like I've been spanked . . and not in a good way (*sniff*). Seriously - slightly squicky Albus and Minerva, cool painting detail - wonder what's up with that? - and I'm just starved for Hermione/Severus time.
This is such a good story... but did you give up?
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I did, but now I am finally updating again.
Response from lemonade (Reviewer)
I can't tell you how excited I am to hear it! Excellent!
this is such an amazing story. are you going to finish it? I've been waiting very impatiently!!
“I have wondered about that. Ever since I learned of the prophecy, I expected that someone would start teaching me what I needed to know to fight Voldemort. Because no one has, I’ve felt like you expected some miracle from me…that you were going to just send me into the fray unprepared.”
LOVE THIS LINE!!!!!!!! It matches my thoughts through out the series, and is still something I sit and ponder. I love how you explain it, but i am still left thinking: there are a lot more dangers out there than just Voldemort... asn harry will likely be a target for many, both during the battle and throughout his life. Very much enjoying this story
I love this story!! It draws you in and leaves you wanting more.
Please write more! I've been reading since the first chapter was posted and now it's finally come so far... I'm addicted!
J'ai adoré votre histoire. Elle est vraiment très originale par rapport à toutes celles que j'ai lues. Merci beaucoup
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Il am fond of your story, very different from the others I have read. I Hope we stop feel pity for Severus...Thank you very much
Unbelievable! This is one of the most creative stories I have ever read and I LOVE IT!
I see there was an update a month ago, but that looks to be right on track with the break between some of your updates. No nagging yet!
Really... it is an amazing story!
Oh, I can't believe I missed this update!! I checked in just KNOWING that there had to be more. I love this story. I think I've told you twice each chapter! Now I wonder what Dumbledore has to say. (was he the wisenheimer who told Hermione that lots of ladies want to see Severus in the shower? That sounds like something he'd say.) I wonder if Severus will remember his time as a human soul taxi. And finally it makes sense that he called them all whores. Love it! And, from that point of view, they were. I wonder where Draco is now, too. Have I forgotten? Maybe he needs to lay low.
Anyway, sorry the late review. Love it!
more more more more more more more more more!!!!thank you!
Now I have to wonder what'll happen once he awakens. Will his mind be restored? I'm thinking so. And if it is, how will he react to Hermione? This is a great story. Again let me say how much I utterly adore it. Thank you.
And you leave it there....! Haging Hanging!!!!!
“Well, all’s well that ends well,” Ron said. A masterful understatement Mr. Weasley. I laughed out loud at Ron’s comment after Severus performed a miracle and brought AD back to life or rather reunited his soul with his body. No wonder Snape was crazy, it was probably all the Albus affecting his personality. Amazingly creative of you as always. Write on dear Pooka I love your story!!
Okay, here I am getting my car fixed and I log on and have to re-read a few chapters (I'm really muggle mom). Anyway... so here 's my current thoughts....(1) What's Voldie going to do to Draco (since he thinks Sev is dead) when he finds out Dumbledore is really alive. Will he find Sev is alive too? Will the order lose their only spy?(2) Will he still want Hermione or was that just Albus' influence? Will he break her heart or will they live happily ever after? Was everyone at the tomb in the order, or will the info leak?The suspense is killing me (more the love story part of it to tell you the truth) but all in all it can make a girl crazy.I'm thrilled with how this is coming out and can't wait for an update. Happy new year again!!! Hugs, Mugge Mom (or While I'm Out --- while I'm not home!)