The Softer Side of Severus Snape
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When the Final Battle is fought and won, Severus Snape takes stock of what he has lost as well as what he has gained.
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After many years away, and many forays into other fandoms, I'm back to my roots. The Granger-Snapes!
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Oh yes a very unexpected twist, but very cool. I'd wondered if the similarites you had written about were there for a reason, as well as why Andromeda looked so much like Hermione as well.I love this story. It started off just breaking my heart, but its taking a romantic turn. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.I hope he accepts what Samantha said.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Trust me, he's going to get lots of prodding from me! ~The Mistress
Response from ancientgirl (Reviewer)
Yay! I just can't wait for your next chapter. Thanks so much for sharing such a lovely and different story.
i have been waiting for this next chapter...this is shaping up to be a really good fic...i hope the updates come more regularly...sorry i am a really greedy fan...lol...i hope severus doesn't end up fighting this and that hermione doesn't think it to death...keep up the good work...
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I'm going to try to update a bit more regularly. Sorry it has taken so long between them. I've got three WIPs and I'm in summer school, but I'm going to try! ~The Mistress
Hi
I really like your story so far. Dramatic, sad and romantic at the same time.
Samantha Cole wasn't inspired by the TV series Charmed by any chance? She looks completely different, I just thought I'd ask anyway.
Oh, and it's anima, or animae in your case, instead of aminae for soul in latin. It's one of the few things I still remember from Latin studies. :)
Bye and keep up the good work. I'd like to see what Snape is going to do next after his epiphany. :)
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
No, I'm not really a fan of Charmed. It was the name of a good friend. And thanks for the correction, I'll change it right now. Trust me, Severus is going to have LOTS of pushing from yours truly to get off his arse and do something! ~The Mistress
Response from shalimar1981 (Reviewer)
Sorry, me again! I've thought some more on the latin and looked it up:
animae gemini sororum
"twin souls of sisters"
Don't kill the messenger! ;) I only want to help. But that's it now - I think.
Well, Snape would need a lot of pushing to think of romance after just loosing his wife but with her (and your ;) ) help It'll work out! Cheers!
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Wonderful chapter. Very unexpected twist. All Hail
:~*~:TheMistressSnape:~*~:
*JustJennifer
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thank you so much, *blushing terribly* I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm glad it was able to be posted on your birthday!!!! Oh, and happy birthday again! ~The Mistress
This is just a lovely, lovely hurt-comfort romance.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
It gets better, I promise! ~The Mistress
Oh, what a wonderful/sad fic. Please update soon. I'll get you some more chocolate sprinkles. . .
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Got chapter 3 in queue now, but it's number 15, so it may be a while. ~The Mistress
Oh, what a wonderful/sad fic. Please update soon. I'll get you some more chocolate sprinkles. . .
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
More chocolate sprinkles...bring em on! ~The Mistress
Oh, what a wonderful/sad fic. Please update soon. I'll get you some more chocolate sprinkles. . .
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Somebody got a bit trigger happy on that submit button!!! He He, don't mind though. I think I did it to Southern, like, 5 times on one story. At least I know you like it!! ~The Mistress
Poor Severus - but Hermione's right, he does have Andromeda. I'm sure she'll go a long way to helping him heal. Poor Hermione as well - she lost a sister figure, and she has to watch the man she loves suffer. As well as watch her "sister" and the man she loves daughter (mostly I think that would hurt because she'd wish Andromeda was hers).I can't wait to see what you do with this story. Please update again soon!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
You just might be on to something *wink*. I'm working on the next chapter now. ~The Mistress
OMG I fell in love with this story. I love all of your stories, actually. I was wondering if it's possible to BEG for an update before Wednesday? It's my birthday and this is my favorite story at the moment. Sorry for rambling, but know that this is a REALLY good story.
*JustJennifer
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I don't think I could get a chapter out by Wednesday, but how about I dedicate the entire chapter to you when I get it up? This one takes a long time to put together. I hope this will suffice as a birthday gift??? ~The Mistress
Response from justjennifer (Reviewer)
Oh wow are you serious? I would be honored!! Thank you so much!
*JustJennifer
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Consider it done, then, dear. ~The Mistress
it's very interesting to see a different side of Severus and see him portrayed as a gentle and caring person. It really doesn"t matter if it's canon or not if the story is unusal and well done as is yours.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thank you. That's why updates take so long, I don't want it to come off cheesy or just plain off the wall. ~The Mistress
Great work!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thank you! ~The Mistress
This was just beautiful. The tears are still falling. I can't wait for more.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thanks. This one is an energy zapper to write, that's why updates may take so long. I'm glad you enjoyed it, though. ~The Mistress
OMG, this story is just heart wrenching, but I adore it. Please at least give me some comfort and tell it its going to have a happy ending.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Yes, that I can do. ~The Mistress
Response from ancientgirl (Reviewer)
Yay! Thanks. At least now I can read with a lighter heart. I'm really looking forward to the next installment.
sadness and hope...your story's oozing love, and that's a compliment. You write it just so it isn't sugarcoated, which could be happening very easily when one writes such feelings.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thanks a lot. That's one of the reasons why it takes so long to write. I don't want it to come off sappy. ~The Mistress
do you still have my ideas in mind
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Sure do. I wrote them down in my notebook where I keep plot bunnies! ~The Mistress
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
that is good to hear. i need nice things to hear my asshole ex as of last the 11 broke up with me over the phone.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
That's a bitch. I'm going to try to work some of them in the next chapter, because it centers around Samantha. I hope it will make you feel a wee bit better, if I can ever get the damn thing written! ~The Mistress
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
it sounded like samantha like hermione a little too much if you get what i mean. am just joking
ugh! don't stop!this is great, definately a snape we aren't used to. can't wait for an update!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I'm not, I promise! Chapter 2 is in the queue. This one just takes a lot of energy to keep the timelines straight! ~The Mistress
Wow... I really liked this.
I can't wait for you to continue! Please update soon!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I'm working on it, I promise!! ~The Mistress
I love this story, the idea that Prof Snape was married and had a child at the time of the final battle. It is wonderfully written and Hermione's conversation with Andromeda about her mummy being with the Angels brought a tear to my eye - extremely well done. I can't wait to see where you go with the story - hopefully it will end up a severus/hermione romance ... fingers crossed!!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
It will, I promise that much! Thanks, that conversation is based on one I overheard at a daycare recently. A little boy's grandmother had died and the teacher was trying to explain what had happened. I nearly cried. ~The Mistress
that was so moving ! I hope to read next chapter soon.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thanks so much. I'm working on it now! ~The Mistress
how old is snape's kid
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Andromeda is around six, so this story is terribly AU. I know, sometimes she comes off younger, but I think that's because she spends so much time with Grampa Albus! ~The Mistress
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
what yr of hermione's yrs at hogwarts was she born
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I should make you wait to find that out, you know... Andromeda was born the year after Hermione graduated. Samantha and Severus married during Hermione's 7th year (but don't tell anyone I told you that!). ~The Mistress
Interesting start and unusual twist to Severus' life. Thanks for posting this first chapter! I look forward to reading what your muse has inspired for the rest. Cheers!
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Thanks, I'm working on the next chapter now, but it may be a few days before the chapter is up. Summer school. ~The Mistress
My screen is leaking.... So many tears... 
OK, my throat did tighten at some point, but don't tell anyone, it'd ruin my bitchy image 
Anyway, very good and very promising.Carry on, Mistress Snape. 
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Your secret is absolutely safe with me, I promise. ~themistresssnape
I do not know what to say. I am in tears. So I think I can honestly say your story works.I feel Severus's pain, and Hermione's hurt. Your daughter of Severus is a marvellous character.All in all I will be looking for updates. A wonderful piece of writing, for the beginning of a storyline.Best wishes
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
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Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
I really liked writing Andromeda. She's quite a spitfire, isn't she? I kind of put my favorite qualities of Hermione and Severus into her. In my mind, Samantha (his wife) was a lot like Hermione, so it made sense that she acted a bit like her. I hope to have a new chapter up as soon as possible. Thanks for reading! ~themistresssnape
Oh wow, what a sad story!!!!!! But I'm hoping things are going to be happier at some point.I can't wait for the next chapter.Poor Severus! At least he has his daughter though.
Response from themistresssnape (Author of The Softer Side of Severus Snape)
Things do get better after a while. The next chapter may take a few days--or longer--to get up, but I'll do my best. ~themistresssnape
Response from ancientgirl (Reviewer)
Hey, I know how it is, don't rush. But hurry!LOL!