Protector
ladyofthemasque193 Reviews | 193 Ratings, 2 Likes, 451 Favorites )
A mysterious warning from the future prompts Snape to protect Hermione from a terrible curse.
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ladyofthemasque
Member Since 2005 | 37 Stories | Favorited by 1,485 | 368 Reviews Written | 1,311 Review Responses
I have to apologize to everyone, period. Real life swallowed me whole, as I have been struggling to make a living writing original fiction over the last 8 years. It has not been easy, & has been complicated by health issues. I hope people can forgive my long silences. Trying to make enough money to live on from writing is a lot harder--waaaay harder--than it looks. (At least I didn't leave any posted fanfics unfinished.)
Anyhoo...
These stories are works of parody (& thus are allowable under US law), and are not written for profit. Just for fun. I'm not making any money off of any fanfics, nor will I ever. I'm just playing around in other writers' universes.
...I am, however, making something of a living off my own stories. (If anyone wants to play around in my universes, you may visit my website, www.jeanjohnson.net, and look up my policy on Fanfics & Fanarts. It's reasonable enough and fairly easy to follow, too...)
~Lotm
Reviews for Protector
nicely done! I love the romantic Severus. But I'm trying to find out what a lavilavi looks like..hmmm.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
What can I say? I'm an incurable romantic. And a lavilavi is sort of like a sarong, only it's wrapped around the waist and both men and women wear it. (In fact, you're considered pretty much nekkid in the city of Pago Pago, even in a three-piece business suit, if you're not also wearing a lavilavi on top of it!)They're very comfortable, though, or so I've heard...~Lotm
Lotm - that was really fun. Very OOC, but you did warn me, so all is forgiven. The virginal blood thing creeps me out. I have seen it in another fic (not sure if it was yours), and it creeped me out there too. It had no real purpose in character development, so why? God is in the details and this story had many. I love a story that takes the time to build the settings and characters properly, without relying on JKR to fill in the blanks. The scene where snape brewed the potion was particularly well written. Lots of details to build the scene in my mind. Love your work - you are one of my fav authors. lol
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Well, there's all those potions and rituals requiring "virgin's blood" in mythology and magical lore, and I was in the mood to address the collection process of such... Weird mood, eh?Glad you liked the rest of it!~Lotm
A thoroughly enjoyable read. It’s nice to see a Severus with a sense of humour.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
I DO believe in Snape's sense of humpr! *clapclapclap* I DO believe in Snape's sense of humor! *clapclapclap--*Oh, wait, that's the procedure for believing in Tinkerbell.--Nevermind!rotflol,~Lotm
Very cute :) As always I really enjoyed your work and look forward to more as soon as your muse permits. Thank you for writing
Another great chapter. Tall, Dark, and Ugly. I loved his letter! And I kept picturing Rickman!Snape in his description of himself- the thin lips, the eyebrow crease- but you've improved on it, NO pudge! Oh my! Moving on to the next chapter.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
I loved the letter, too. It was fun, coming up with all those self-descriptions... (And, as long as I control what I write...NO pudge?--You're darn' tootin, NO pudge!)Hugs,~Lotm
Rus is so sneaky. I like it. I've actually just finished reading In Annulo again (over a nice long vacation, printed it out and took it with me, etc. Anyway...) and I'm still glad you've written this version. I'm looking forward to watching their relationship reveal itself. Thanks!
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Enjoy the rest of it, then!~Lotm
(Stares in slacked jawed amazement) 
You truly are a gifted writer. Talent oozes out of every word and perfectly turned phrase. You're the Goddess of sexual tension, steamy erotica and pure fun. I've missed reading your stories. You never disappoint, you just continually achieve greater heights with every story you post. I absolutely loved this fic!! The letters of budding friendship were so beautifully written. They allowed both Severus and Hermione to unburden their hearts and minds and find true friendship and heart stopping love. 
The sexual tension was well crafted and their teasing banter superbly done!! I absolutely adored the Granger-Snape instruction manual!! I so want to have one of my very own!! (sighs what woman wouldn't?!) Once again it was totally worth the wait and a pure pleasure to read! Thank you!
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
You're welcome, hon. Show me a man who can write for me an instruction manual of this sort...and I'll show you a woman who'd be willing to follow it to the letter! *drool**ahem* Alas, men in the real world tend to be disappointingly thick about such things, for the vast majority of them... I'm glad I could at least come up with a decent sort in fiction, if nothing else!~Lotm
oh, lady, this story is awesome! I don't care if it's AU now, so what? I love AU! I love how Severus made her tell him the answer right away, so sneaky, and lovable. I'm so glad you posted a new story, especially one with 10 chapters. Thanks.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
You're welcome,
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
! ~Lotm
This is wonderful!! I like the tension created between them, and was a bit breathless when he began whispering in her ear in the class room. *fanning face* I like the idea of a Snape that exercises in the mornings. Makes him a bit of a bloody Corinthian. (Sorry for the blatent regency term, but you did mention Gretna Green.) *grin*Lovely as always.. and as always, I can't wait for your next bit of imagination-cum-fan fiction!! Cheers! 
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
I dislike exercising in the morning...but I could watch a fellow doing stomach crunches, no problem...*purrrrrrrrrrrs* Glad you enjoyed it! ~Lotm
A great fun to read!And as for HBP? Happily ignoring away for the time being :-)You mentioned more WIP`s? Anything more comming our way?Sandra
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Not immediately, sorry... ~Lotm
I just read this. Fantastic story. I loved the letters!
What a lovely read! Thanks again, lotm 
Wow! It's great! I missed reading your stories, specially after "In anullo" as a wip... I nearly jumped of my chair everytime I say an update... Just like I did today with this new story!I certanly noticed some similarities, like the different names (I kept reading Russel when it was Rus, lol) and the means of communication (rings and bracelets, although this one was a bit more modern...).So, all this to say I loved the story and to tell you I'm always expecting new stories! I promise to read them all!xoxo
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Lol, read only the ones that sound interesting, hon. I've written a few stories I'm not exactly fond of...Hugs,~Lotm
Response from Dipper (Reviewer)
Ok, I'll do that! But if your not happy with them, why not rewrite some?Anything to keep you busy!
xoxo
Very interesting beginning.
Aww, this was such a great story!So sweet, I loved it! I love sweet!Severus, this was just such a good ending as well. Great story!
OMG! I totally teared up! This was a great chapter.
That was wonderful! Instruct me Snape! I don't mind! LOL!I love this, mainly for the fact that Hermione said she loved him! YAY! I was so happy! That was so sweet!And this chapter was so hot!
OMG! I was all sorts of emotions during this chapter, I even started to tear up during the unveiling of 'Rus'. Hermione's reaction was so heartfelt, it made my chest clench.This just keeps getting better and better.
that was a teasing beginning. And now I'll have to wait for this evening to read the rest because of some social obligation 
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
So, how was the social obligation?~Lotm
Response from septentrion (Reviewer)
I managed to make it fine but went back straight to the story once I went back home. And being a great fan of IA (must be at my 4th or 5th rereading), I didn't miss the similarities.
OMG! Okay... the whole voice part had me like almost panting.What a lovely picture to draw... WOW! Is what I saw about this chapter!
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
Heheheh... Wait until you get to the Instruction Manual!~Lotm*whinge*
Loved it. Loved it all. Thankyou!
I did enjoy it very much. Thanks for a warm fuzzy story to read before heading for bed. I always sleep better after a good romantic story.
This story is so GOOD! GREAT! AMAZING! FANTASTIC =D =D =D!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Though I was expecting the war to be much longer this story is very well writen and I have to tell you that you are a very good writer!!And again I love this story ;)Cya!
LOL- what a funny way to end it - it was too cute - loved the whole 8 inches above the waves - what will the natives think- smile.
Great chapter - good save with Ginny and your take on the final battle was extremely creative - I loved it. Poor fellows - I bet Ron turned 3 shade of green when they kissed - lol.
Response from ladyofthemasque (Author of Protector)
I liked the mask-combusion thing so much, I reused it for In Annulo...which got posted before this story did, lol.~Lotm