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The Logic Problem
Vorona5 Reviews | 5.8/10 (5 Ratings, 0 Likes, 5 Favorites )
In a detention with Professor Snape during her sixth year, Hermione learns an important lesson about the use of logic against Dark wizards. But will Snape learn something even more important from her? Note: There is no romance or even friendship here. It is purely teacher/student.
Many thanks to my betas, Maggie Wentz and Conn
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I came to the world of fan fiction, because I had a theory about Snape... and I decided I wanted to actually see it, to make it come alive. And thus was born The Secret Papers of Regulus Black.
That story has remained, in a way, a home base for me, and I have returned to it to write a sequel (currently in progress) and two prequels. The prequel I wrote first is still waiting to be edited. The other one, which happens earlier in the storyline, is Damage Control. Both of those were written early this spring.
After writing The Secret Papers of Regulus Black, I changed focus and began work on a highly self-indulgent work of plagiarism that will never see the light of day (and I do only work on it at night :) ), because despite the irresistable urge to work on it, I do respect the original author. This was my first Hermione/Snape, which naturally affected the next thing I started: the sequel to Papers, mentioned above. I got distracted at the Mugglenet forums, and wrote a challenge piece: The Labyrinth of Lost Souls. It won second place in the Gauntlet Challenge. At this point in time, it's only up there, since it was their challenge.
One of the things in the challege was a logic problem, and it sparked another idea, The Logic Problem. I also have a work in progress for the HG/SS exchange. It's not doing so well. The beginning is boring and is taking too long. I'm several chapters in, and we're still at the Weasleys'!
Finally, for NaNoWriMo, I wrote a 117,000 word work about what would happen if a Muggleborn rights group became as extreme as Voldemort's Death Eaters... only in favor of Muggle-borns instead of Purebloods. I'm currently working on editing it, after which, I will send it to my beta. All of my stories feature Snape as a main character (sometimes the only main character). I tried writing a Draco story, but it fell rather flat.
I am very interested in his (non-romantic) relationship with Dumbledore, and at some point, I will probably write something about why and how Snape joined and left the Death Eaters. It will in all likelihood feature more of Regulus Black than Lily Evans, and it will probably be connected to the Papers series.
Of course, that's not the next story I will work on. I have two stories about different possibilities for Year 7. One of them is very dark, and is set in a world where Voldemort has managed to take over the Ministry and Hogwarts. The other one supposes that Snape is supposed to still spy, and needs someone who can get Horcrux information to Harry without telling every member of the Order where Snape's true loyalties are. Both of those are Snape/Hermione stories.
Reviews for The Logic Problem
Good story, hon. I really liked it, and in my mind, I think Snape does actually teach his classes. He just has a different method than others. McGonagall is just as stern as he is, though she's not hateful, but she told them from the first if they messed around in her class, they'd be out. LOL So, yes, I like this story. And as far as Hermione snitching on Harry, heh, you're right. It's not the first time, and this particular book is helping Harry be a better potions student than her. We can all tell that she's bitter about that in the class.I enjoyed your writing and hope to see more. :)
Response from Vorona (Author of The Logic Problem)
I'm glad you liked it. I agree that he teaches. And I read somewhere (I don't remember where - maybe HP for Grown-Ups) that Hermione never actually criticises his teaching, whereas she *does* criticise Trelawney and Hagrid. And of course, Snape does pass Umbridge's inspection. True, Snape can do some unfair things in his class, particularly to Harry, but that's a completely different issue.
That was an interesting little one shot. Snape showing Hermione up for the swot she is - he's right of course, learning like a parrot from a book will only get you so far - what you do with the knowledge is what counts.
Response from Vorona (Author of The Logic Problem)
Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
OK!? I want to know what happens next!? I like reading a Snape who actually bothers to teach Hermione something. I'm sure she'll find a way to be honest without being rule-bound.? A bit surprised she ratted out Harry about his book right away but really, it would have been for the best, no? I enjoyed your story and will look for more.? Thanks for sharing it!
Response from Vorona (Author of The Logic Problem)
Hmm... That's the second time someone had that comment. It seemed logical -to me- that she would, because I think part of her really wanted to say something, just like when she told McGonagall about the Firebolt. This time, yes, she's managed to not blurt it out immediately, but she's going to take the opportunity to do so when it's presented... Still, there is truth in the statement that if more than one person points something out, it bears consideration. As for what happens next... I'm pretty much assuming the rest of book 6 happens as is. In other words, she doesn't say anything about it, but continues to pressure him not to use it and refuses to use any of the spells in it herself. It always seemed odd that she wouldn't even use Muffliato. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and many thanks for the review.