The Lake View
Chapter 14 of 21
SnapekatOn a nice afternoon Ron and Harry take in a view of the lake and a lot more. An amusing, short ficlett with a brief observation of Snape and Davindra from a third perspective.
ReviewedIt was a nice Sunday afternoon. Too nice to stay cooped up inside. Ron and Harry had prowled the grounds talking and exploring until the sky began to turn gray and the wind threatened hostility.
Spending a few more moments enjoying the last glimmers of sunlight before it was swallowed up by the rolling chrome clouds, the boys lounged against some rocks that overlooked the Black Lake. The dim and rolling water reflected the turbulent sky.
Neither spoke as they surveyed the beauty of the land, the water, and the mountainous peaks beyond. Suddenly, Ron nudged Harry with the back of his hand and pointed to a look out point near the edge of the lake.
“Hey, is that Snape down there?” he asked.
Harry’s eyes followed the line of Ron’s finger to the back of a tall figure, clad in black from head to toe, standing stock straight, seemingly entranced with the view of the lake. The only movement came from his cloak fluttering slightly behind him in the rising breeze.
“It looks like,” muttered Harry.
“I didn’t know he went out in daylight,” Ron quipped. “Figured sunlight might turn him to dust.”
The boys looked at each other and laughed. From this distance it felt easy and safe to make disparaging comments about their least favorite teacher.
“I didn’t know he liked the water,” Harry added. “Do you think if he fell in he’d melt?”
Again they laughed.
Suddenly Ron stopped and again pointed in the direction of Snape.
“Who’s that?” he asked
A tall, slender female had stepped out from in front of Snape. They stood close without touching and looked at one another for a moment before the girl walked away along the lake’s shore. She continued until she picked up the path that led to the courtyard and then into Hogwarts.
“Isn’t she that Ravenclaw, Davindra Collins? Hermione knows her. She helped me with my Potions homework once,” Ron said.
“It looks like,” Harry replied, his eyes still following the girl as she made her way up the path until she was out of sight. “But what was she doing with Snape out there on the lake?”
“Awhh, she’s his pet, don’t you know?” Ron sneered. “I think he may even like her better than Malfoy. I sure like her better than Malfoy!”
“Yeah, but you don’t see Malfoy taking strolls by the lake with him either,” Harry stated.
Ron eyed Harry suspiciously. “You don’t think…..” he began, then stopped when Harry simply raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders.
“EWWHHHhhh!” Ron exclaimed, his whole body convulsing with a shudder.
Harry had to smile, though he felt a similar reaction to the thought.
Soon Snape turned from his position against the lake and began to make his way up the hill toward the rocks at which Ron and Harry stood. They looked at each other, wondering if they should run, hide, or stay in place. But he had seen them before they could decide. So they remained and tried to look casual and as though they hadn’t been watching him. Both prepared for a verbal lashing.
But Snape simply walked between the two, uttering a calm and only slightly sneering, “Weasley… Potter,” in greeting as he passed.
Harry and Ron exchanged looks of shock, stunned to be dismissed at a time when Snape could have unleashed any number of scathing insults their way.
Looking after him, they saw Snape continue into Hogwarts with the same measured, intentional gait.
“Harry,” Ron finally spoke. “Did he actually look… relaxed to you?”
Harry looked into Ron’s puzzled face and burst out laughing.
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The chapter begins with a hint that things might have turned out differently for Severus if he had received some prefessional recognition, and it proceeds directly to a subtle challenge. He, however, does not offer her the attention he once craved even though she appears to be as isolated as he once was. Perhaps it is his protective shell which she procceds to crack, with a bribe if necessary. The seed is planted.
Aw, shit...um sorry, my French is rusty. I absolutlely loved this story. Several times your sub-plots and planted clues had me pondering much more than other 'straight-forward' plots. I loved that. To take this from 11 yrs old and develop this OC was remarkable. You even had me wondering about Snapes loyalties several times, and you did his 'snarky' wonderfully. The final chapter...well, dang lady, I would prefer Snape to get the girl and live happily ever after! But, the emotion, angst and drama was so well written that I just sobbed, wiped my eyes, blew my nose throughout the last chapter and acknowledged that you did a masterful job. *Sniff* I'll miss him too...Bwahhhhhhhhhh!
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thank you so much for that kind review!! I appreciate very much hearing that my story affected people emotionally and made them think. I am so pleased that it even had you guessing and wondering about the characters too. I know that last chapter was a rough one. I cried and wiped my eyes and typed on though it also! I would miss him, but to me he is never gone. I just go read about him some more in other stories! Thank you again.
Really cute snipet. Ron is usually so thick but he caught on right quick. 
The interchange between the boys was spot on. Well done.
So, Ms Collins tried to sell out Severus as a cover? I still don’t trust that bird.
I’m amused that Davindra was so easily swayed into an affair with Severus but she does seem to read and understand him well.
Looking forward to reading the next chapter…
Very rich chapter. I very much like how stoic Snape is and how hard it was, even after blundering and allowing her to touch him of 5 minutes – wow! I really like how you are weaving canon around your story. Look forward to reading the next one…
Oh my gosh! The raging jealously Snape had because of Draco and Divindra led to what can be perceived as almost a social rape! *shakes head and cringes* I don’t know what the grandmother’s game is, or what she planned, but I cannot help remembering how she reacted seeing Snape at the funeral. IF grandmother finds out about Snape taking Davindra’s virginity, I’m not at all sure she’d be pleased. Not that Snape has been right or not – there were a lot of head games played against him these past years. Please I hope she doesn’t get pregnant! And Please make – or have Snape apologize to Davindra. The way he handled the entire affair was monstrous!Still, this is a very well written story and this was an interesting and powerful chapter.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
There were a lot of games played, amongst everyone. And it's hard to see who exactly is the bigger victim in all of this. And everyone has their own agenda, of course. The one thing I will assure you of is, no pregnancies! As for apologies, Snapes does things in his own way. Everyone is very crafty and therefore, fairly thick skinned. Thanks for reading!!
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
There were a lot of games played, amongst everyone. And it's hard to see who exactly is the bigger victim in all of this. And everyone has their own agenda, of course. The one thing I will assure you of is, no pregnancies! As for apologies, Snapes does things in his own way. Everyone is very crafty and therefore, fairly thick skinned. Thanks for reading!!
Oh, you have such an artful way with your characterizations. I absolutely loved your version of the Snape – Malfoy friendship/relationship and the way you addressed the Death Eaters views.
I cannot get over Snape’s apology – a little over the top – no wonder Dav didn’t buy it! And the whole dress robes thing!
I L M A O!
And then you close with Snape telling Nott to take her to the ball! Brilliant.
Another good one dear.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Glad you are still enjoying! I liked the dress robe scene too. And Nott was fun to play with... poor guy!
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Glad you are still enjoying! I liked the dress robe scene too. And Nott was fun to play with... poor guy!
I loved the fact that Severus went to the funeral and it would be so like him to stand in the back and on the sidelines. It was good that he did that for Davindra, although he could get into serious trouble using the Well and watching her so intimately. (I don’t exactly mean the scene in the bed either…) It’s just that if he’s not careful, he will find himself hopelessly lost to her, especially since he obviously feels for her already. And Demelza, what is that witch up to? What is this game she is play at? She seems so overly calculating all the time, and yet you wonder, does she really have Davindra’s best interests at heart.
Very well written chapter – again. I’m enjoying this story very much.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks so much! And I very much appreciate that the things that you are questioning are just the things I hope the reader will pick up on and ponder as they read. And of course, later I work to answer the questions in various ways. Thank you again for reading!
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks so much! And I very much appreciate that the things that you are questioning are just the things I hope the reader will pick up on and ponder as they read. And of course, later I work to answer the questions in various ways. Thank you again for reading!
Snape is becoming a bit dependant on the potions isn’t he. As usual, a very well written chapter and the characterizations are cleaver and so close to canon. I truly love your writing style.
Wow! Quite a potent chapter and so much going on. I really like how you showed the interplay and reactions between Lupin and Snape, and the sexual tension between Davi and Snape could be severed up with a fork!and to have her the theif - what a twist. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next chapter....
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
I always enjoyed writing the Lupin/Snape exchange, I imagine them being so well matched. Thanks!!
Oh, another good chapter - actually I read three in a sitting and if it weren't my bedtime - I'd keep going!I really like the interferrace of the grandmothers. the contrast between them was wonderful. I look forward to reading the next chapters. I's a very well written story.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks again for reviewing! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'll be very anxious to hear from you as the story goes. I become more proud of it as I went because I felt my writing and the story line just got better and better.
Response from beaweasley2 (Reviewer)
I think your writitng style is good, You've every reason to be proud.
Oh, this is really a good story. I love how you interlaced the canon with the fic and pulled the whole year together. Your Miss Collins still has that mystique about her and an intensity that is so appealing – so reminiscent of Severus himself. Their interactions are both ensnaring and amusing. Nicely done.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks!! Yes, one thing I wanted people to see in the pull that Snape and Davindra have on each other is based on the similarities they share. Snape is so fun to write. I always enjoy it.
Oh, this is really good and very well written. 
It was refered to me by my beta and friend as being an excellent story and I can already tell I'm going to enjoy this very much. Good job...
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks so much! And since I've enjoyed so much of your work, I appreciate your compliment! Please do let me know what you think as you go. Personally I've felt the story got better and better as my skills improved along the way. I'm still working on that last chapter. MAN, is it the hardest one!
Response from beaweasley2 (Reviewer)
Thank you... things are busy, but I'll be happy to let you know what I think... Yes the last chapter. I've always liked it when I finished the last chapter... but sometimes I still want to keep going on and on...
I sort of held out hope that she wouldn't have to actually sleep with Voldemort at all. I wonder why everyone seems so "okay" with it. I'd be wanting to go attack.And I did adore the little SS/HG moment. Teehee
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
I guess it's sort of the "greater good" philosphy that Dumbledore was pushing in DH. I think most are thinking that if she just does this one (awful) thing, then it gives them easier access to take Voldie down. I think Snape is thinking, "anything to keep her alive," even if it is traumatic. Also, I think many are giving her credit for being stronger and more mature than what she actually is. Yeah, I feel sorry for her too.
Portia here,
My, oh my. You are really very good at this. The plot is wonderful and Snape is letter perfect. Sno, this was really fun. I decided to read it after you mentioned it. I tore through it in three days and was completely pissed every time something interrupted me. Like work, which I get paid for *snort*
You deserve a much larger following. My favorite part of any of this was, "Just give me five minutes to touch you." Did you think that one up after you went to Champaign? I would understand it if you did. Gah!
Once again, Brava, Brava, Bravissima.
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Portia! Thank you so much for your kind review!! I'm always thrilled when I hear that I've touched someone with my story. Yes, my following is small. But I'm proud still of what I've done. And hearing compliments like this always spurs me on. As far as where I was inspired from, well... Snape has never failed to inspire me if I just let myself spent some time alone with him in my head. Thanks for stopping by and reviewing!!
I just discovered your story last night and I've just caught up. I can't wait for the next chapter to be posted. Very original!
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks for posting! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it to be entertaining and original. My goal is to get it done by the end of the year. I'll keep plugging away!
More! More now!
Please?
Excellent story so far...
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks for reading! Honestly, I'm working on the next chapter as we speak! I'll try to plow through it and post something before too long.
Another great updte
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks! Glad you are reading and posting!
A very involving story Very well written
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks so much for responding!!
how different! do you write the boys often?
Response from Snapekat (Author of Madame Potion)
Thanks for the reivews! No, I hadn't written them before. But this little chapter came to me probably last summer. I wrote it out but just tucked it away and figured it would fit in somewhere. I know it is a completely different point of view, but I thought it might make for a nice change of pace. Harry and Ron will come about again later. But this will be the only time I will change POVs in the story.
now she's got the hang of things
she'd better not put too much pressure on him yet or she'll turn him off
Oh wow intense jealousy rage emotions
I like nott here
wht is that grandmother up to?