A Slip of the Tongue
GinnyW228 Reviews | 5.84/10 (228 Ratings, 0 Likes, 214 Favorites )
Ron wonders why he and Hermione have yet to start a romantic relationship and he takes drastic measures to find out.
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I'm a 40+ year old mother of 4 who works full-time, goes to school, and writes in what little spare time I have. Once upon a time I co-moderate the SS/HG Gift Exchange with Shiv5468 and Scattered Logic.
Reviews for A Slip of the Tongue
So glad to see a new chapter. Now if Severus can just get his head out of his arse. Hermione is right, though, that it probably was a bit soon to just fall into bed together. ::sighs::
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Thank you! :D LOL! Yes, it would be nice if Severus could just wake up and realise that he's making a mistake. And, yes, Hermione is right there too. ;)
Well he just landed in a nice kettle of fish. Wonder how well he swims or grovels
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Pfft. You can say that again! LOL! Thanks!
Severus is so peremptory and dominating at this relationship, or this just a sex affair, not even lend on a serious relationship. And he don't want to give any promise or prospect to POOR Hermioe, at least at this moment.Heartbreaking always goes alone with women.....But I know the author will be kindly enough to give us a happy ending. Just bitterness in the process.. ;p
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
I know, Severus is truly awful, isn't he? Irritating man. Hermione wants a relationship... he knows that... but isn't necessarily ready to give in to that. She jumped into bed with him too quickly. More soon... we'll see if the author is kind enough to give that happy ending. ;)
This is heartbreaking! Poor Hermione, betrayed by so many in such a short period of time. I feel so bad for her. What was Severus's problem? I'm so glad that your muse has reappeared. I loved it (even though it upset me very much). More, pretty please!!!!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
I know. Hermione's having a rough time... I wonder if Minerva will say 'I told you so'? ;) Severus is afraid to commit to relationship. He maneouvored her into bed and he thought he could fool her with that for awhile. Men!
Omg, your muse was gone so long I had given up hope for a new chapter. That was a great return, a little angsty though. I truly hope the muse is back because if you make us wait that long for the next chapter, you may find an angry mob at your doorstep. Seriously evil cliffy, you cannot leave us hanging right. 
Response from wilder0511 (Reviewer)
Dang, I thought my review was angry until I read through the posts and saw what Lotm left for you, lol
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
HA HA HA! Yes, but I know that Lotm is glaring her daggers, fanning her torches, it means I've got her hooked. ;) It was a very evil cliffie. I plan to remedy that soon. Thank you! :D
NO!!!!DAMN SEVERUS AND HIS INSECURE WAYS!!!!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
*snort* You can say that again! Thanks!
...I mean this in the nicest way possible, of course...~Lotm
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Pfft. You know I'm scared of your Mob, right? ;)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Reviewer)
Darn tootin', you'd better me!~Lotm
BASTARD!! (Yes, I know you're female. The status shall remain as vilified until ameliorated with excessive posts leading to a bona fide Happy Ending™, dammit.)*ignites torches under your feet, your butt, your hands, your muse...!!*~Lotm
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
HA HA HA! Yes, ma'am... I'm working on it, I'm working on it!
Hmmm. Plenty of surprises in this chapter. Snape's lack of communication bestows of him, and his inability to submit to a relationship that might pass the sex-only phase is more in tune with what I think of him than I realised before. I'm happy you are continuing this. I considered it abandoned.
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
I honestly tried to write it with him happily besotted in an effort to get to the end. He wouldn't have any of that. Stubborn, selfish man... but I think that's why we love him.
No, not abandoned. I've just been terribly busy. I keep a LJ that I post bits of how progress is going. I have no plans of leaving fandom. Thanks!
yayyyyyyyyyyyy keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
:D Thank you! I'm working on it!
Oh, I was afraid you'd abandoned the story! Very happy to see the update and anxious to know what happens next. Please be gentle with Sev, 'kay? Even though Minerva isn't very "nice", I like your characterization of her very much. She isn't given much depth some stories. Thanks for your work!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
No, never abandonned... just delayed. I'm sorry about that. Severus can handle himself, not to worry. And, yes, I think that Minerva is actually my favourite character in this story... I don't agree with her, but I love writing her. :) Thank you!
Severus... *sigh* He sure knows how to stick his foot in it, doesn't he? Granted that she didn't really give him a good reason to back off... Why is he so very defensive, anyway? Those seemed like fairly innocuous words to me.
*sigh*
I'm curious (or maybe forgetful) as to who is helping out with the plan. And I'm looking forward to seeing the plan in action. Poor Ron. Hee.
As always, I'm looking forward to more.
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Severus has his reasons for being defensive and he predicted where the discussion would soon go and it was someplace he didn't want to tread. Annoying man. ;)
Only people in on the plan are Severus, Hermione, & Draco. Next chapter is Harry's party. :)
Thank you, hon!
Anonymous
Well, that was a terrible place to leave us! :) I hope we won't have to wait too long to see what happens.
Author's Response: I know. I'm sorry. Truly. But the next section just didn't work with this one, so I ended it here. The next scene IS written, truly... so hopefully the muse will stick around. ;) Thank you!
swtcaro's response: Well, thank goodness. I don't mind a little bit of conflict or angst, but just hadn't seen this coming. Glad to know it won't be too long! :)
I read this story this morning before work, and had to come back to review. You really did have me going every which way for a moment there: first I thought he had a ring in his pocket and was going to propose - but then he was obviously Evil!Ron with date rape drugs! But no - Veritaserum... plus a good way to get Severus in the scene with providing the antidote. Ooooh, and couldn't you just slap Molly Weasley!Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next update.
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Oh, I'm glad I had you pulling in so many different directions! To quote one reviewer, Molly Weasley has the impulse control of a gnat, LOL! I really think Severus will say something quite similar. Thanks for reading and reviewing! More up soon! ~Ginny
Ooops! Nice one. Looking forward to more soon. lol. Thanks, JoAnne
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
*Snicker* Thank you. There will be more up soon. ~Gin
I'm looking forward to more. I cannot wait to see Severus' reaction.
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Hehehe... Neither can I! More will be up soon. Thank you! ~Ginny
Oh, this should be fun!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
LOL! I think so, too! Thanks! ~Gin
Yikes! Well it was Ron's own fault. Great start! I can't wait for more!!!!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Yes, never give someone Veritaserum unless you REALLY want to hear the truth. 
Thank you!!! ~Ginny
WOW! What a way to start!!
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Well, you've got to start somewhere. LOL! Glad you liked it. Thanks! ~Gin
What a plot! I liked it and I want to read more!
Ron, Ron... you can be really thoughtless guy. Getting your girlfriend drunk? 
Hmm, I wonder how Severus will react? Will he need a little pushing toward Hermione?
You did good background story, now we know what happened to old Voldy butt.
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
I'm glad that you liked it, more to come. Ron didn't really realize that he'd get her drunk like that. He didn't pay that close attention to the interaction between Veritaserum and alcohol. Yes, I wonder how Severus will react too... I guess we'll find out together. 
More up soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing! ~Ginny
Good start and interesting premise. I figured that was coming when I realized he'd slipped her some Veritaserum. I find it hard to read your story without wanting to send you a list of beta things. Old habits, eh? It's the perfectionist in me coming out. Anyway, it's like that will all I read, so don't be offended. Looking forward to seeing where this goes. SW
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Thank you, Sun. :) I quite understand, old habits die hard, no offense taken. Thanks for reading! ~Ginny
oh great opening looking forward to more
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Thank you! More up soon! ~Ginny
:O That's it - I'll expect an update every day starting today. Love the beginning of this and I'm quite anxious to see where it goes! - Noelani
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
HA HA HA! Well, I'll have to write the update for there to actually BE an update. But I'm working on it! I promise! I'm glad that you like it. Thank you! ~Ginny 
Oh that's brilliant. I don't often laugh out loud, or loud enough to cause comment from my neighbors, but that chapter did it. :)
Response from GinnyW (Author of A Slip of the Tongue)
Thank you! Oh, I love to hear that I made someone else, besides myself, laugh. 
~Ginny