Love Him in My Absence
anogete180 Reviews | 6.19/10 (180 Ratings, 0 Likes, 224 Favorites )
Hermione uncovers Snape's final remaining secret when he hires her as an assistant. Will she be able to keep her job and help him through another difficult time in his life? HBP-compliant.
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Member Since 2005 | 6 Stories | Favorited by 258 | 8 Reviews Written | 655 Review Responses
I'm a 26-year-old Accounts Payable manager for a construction company. Basically, I'm paid to write checks and intimidate the menfolk around here. I live with my boyfriend and our dog. I wasn't sucked into the HP fandom until just after the release of HBP. So, I'm a newbie compared to most of the fans out there. I've written in several other fandoms (under different pennames) - Anita Blake, Buffy, X-Files, etc.
Reviews for Love Him in My Absence
I just love this story. I so appreciate that it has not been rushed. Very, very good work!
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you!
awwwww... that was so sweet, i could taste the sugar...lol
Loved it and can not wait till the next installment
KarlaMarie
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I had to add some sort of fluffiness or it would have been too depressing. ;-)
I just love the way you describe them both, they seems so very much in character! She got a little bit deeper inside that armour, I hope he can live with that in the morning. It's not always easy to look the one you confided in in the eyes afterwards.
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thanks! I think Snape will be okay with dealing with Hermione in the morning, but he's not going to profess his love. At least not yet.
Aww, that's so sad, and yet happy at the same time. They finally had a decent conversation, yey! Please update soon.~Sarah
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I love happy/sad stuff!
Wow. I read my share of fanfic, and to be honest, alot of it like junk food, not that great, but you find yourself eating it anyway, just because its there. Or sitcoms, not exactly theater but its what's on the tube. But your writing is nothing like that; its so *real*, I felt like I was watching this scene. Wonderful, wonderful writing. Right now this is THE story I wait for updates
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you for the wonderful words! I'm blushing. :-) I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the fic so far. I hope you enjoy the last four chapters just as much.
ohhh devine!! this was the best chapter yet!!!!!! :) AMAZING! hehe love him licking her hand, and the soft tones he uses with her and he joked!!! *shock* hehe I can see they are well on the way to finding something between the two :D
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I had great fun writing the hand-licking scene. :-)
OMG, that talk was sad and lovely, and something they both needed. (Of course, he could use a nice soft bed too...) You're wrapping this up in only four more chapters?? Will they successfully make the potion and use it for the special patient 
? Can I guess that "love him in my absence" refers to "love Severus"?
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Yes, you can assume that the "him" in the title is Severus. And yes, I promise that I will wrap it up in the next four chapters.
I really, really like the way you're developing thier relationship. I especially liked the bit in there in the lab... could I spill a pit of that powdered Hippogrif hoof on my hand, please? Looking forward to your next update! ~The Mistress
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I think in evil ways. I'm thinking one could cover certain body parts in this powder and wait for Snape to happen by with his tongue.
Response from themistresssnape (Reviewer)
Oh don't give me ideas, I'll never get to sleep tonight! Hmm, though, now that you mention it, that wouldn't be so bad after all... ~The Mistress
Oh, I really loved this chapter. I liked the imagery when she realized he was licking her hand. I could see them both perfectly. And, my, he seemed a bit "jealous" that she had a date. I really like that. Shows he's not as indifferent as he tries to pretend. Nice work.
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! Snape is so much fun when he actually cooperates with the direction I want him to go. :-)
My Lord. He doesn't have to bed her, not if he keeps that hand-licking up.This story is truly phenomenal. I think I've reviewed it on a couple different sites... I just read the latest chapter wherever it comes up first!!I think you've done a wonderful job with so many different aspects of this story... the dialogue, the mystery and intrigue, the sexual tension... they play off each other beautifully. I can't wait for more!!Peace! 
~ j
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I'm glad that you're enjoying it! Southern is so wonderful about getting these chapters up quickly on TPP. It's usually up here before any other archive validates it.
I come here by way of a recommendation from keladry_lupin's LJ last night, so I came and read through all the chapters posted so far. I appreciate the opportunity to read something different from all the other WIPs I've been following that's well-written, and got me hooked.
Your plot moves along at just the right pace, and I love how Snape's moods are so in flux as we see through Hermione's eyes.
I absolutely can't wait for more. I do hope you decide to write more in this ship. This is fantastic!
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying it! And I'm flattered that people are rec-ing the fic. Everyone has been so welcoming in this fandom (and particularly this 'ship). As for writing more in the 'ship, I've actually already done so. I've written a one-shot for the SS/HG Fic Exchange on LJ (which should be posted sometime this month), and another untitled short story that I'm putting the finishing touches on.
Good good. Certainly need some of the much awaited interaction, proper interaction anyway. You're doing a great job with this story, I'll be sad when it's finished.
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
There will be a great deal of interaction between the two of them in the next chapter. Actually, the rest of the chapters involve them being together a great deal.
Response from Mrs_D_Radcliffe (Reviewer)
That's like music to my ears. *giggles*, can't wait to read more
Cant wait for the upcoming chapters! I can already tell this is going to be a good storryyyyyy =) lalala
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thanks! I hope I can live up to expectations with future chapters. ;-)
Nice long chapter :) thank you for the update and I am still eager for more
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thanks! More coming soon.
Finally ! A break for the poor girl ! Wonder what's wrong with him though, why he's unable to eat.....
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Poor Snape, he has trouble in his personal life. You'll see why he isn't eating soon enough.
I am really liking this fic so far it is excellent! :) well done! I cannot wait for an update!!
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! There should be an update within a few days.
It's great! keep going!more please more...
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! More will be coming soon. Promise!
He's such a git, that man. Happy that you'll be updating frequently! ;o)
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
He is! He's a smug bastard. I'd beat him with a broom if I was Hermione.
Teehee... the best thing about reading cross-archives is that you can pick up updated chapters more quickly!Not really much to say, only that I'm reading along. God bless you wonderful authors that finish their stories before posting :D
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I do that same thing myself. I'll check several archives for updates on the stories I'm following. Some archives are a bit faster than others about getting chapters validated.
this will be a promising sotry and i cant wait for more of it
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest as I post it.
Another good chapter. I don't blame her for assuming she'd failed, as he certainly doesn't give an inch. I enjoyed her friends' reactions. Looking forward to more. Cheers.
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! I look forward to posting more of the fic!
I liked that they both used aliases and that he's going to give her a go, even though it's her. I think he should grudgingly respect that she's not using her name to get things in life--though I doubt he'll admit it. Now anyway. Good start on an intriguing story.
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
I think Snape's refusal to say what he is *really* thinking is the most intriguing thing about him, but also the most frustrating when one is trying to write him in character.
So far, still really good. I can't pinpoint what I like about it yet, but the development and dialogue are a start. It's readable and fun. Looking forward to the next:)
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you1 Glad to hear that you like what I have so far. Here's hoping that it continues to be something you'll enjoy reading as the chapters are added.
Typically snarky Snape, just the way I like him. I'm enjoying this story very much, and I hope that you update soon!
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the fic. I will definitely be updating at least once a week, but I would like to to get two chapters up each week if possible.
This story is so sweet!! I LOVE IT =)Cya ;)
Response from anogete (Author of Love Him in My Absence)
Thank you! I'm happy to hear you liked it!