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Ladder

ubiquirk

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Drama post-HBP/HBP compliant Potions Under Duress 38,534 Words 46 Chapters Complete

Hermione Granger Nymphadora Tonks Ronald Weasley Severus Snape

Victory did not make life perfect, and two years on, the shock of surviving the war is finally starting to wear off. Waking to everyday realities, Hermione and Severus discover the delights and pains of living - all prompted by a ladder. HG/SS eventually, but HG/RW and SS/NT for the first bit. Multiple award winner.

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Chapters (36)

Chapter 1: 1: Rung One - Her

Chapter 2: 2: Rung One - Him

Chapter 3: 3: Rung Two - Her

Chapter 4: 4: Rung Two - Him

Chapter 5: 5: Rung Three - Her

Chapter 6: 6: Rung Three - Him

Chapter 7: 7: A Half Step between Rungs Three and Four

Chapter 8: 8: Rung Four - Her

Chapter 9: 9: Rung Four - Him

Chapter 10: 10: Rung Five - Her

Chapter 11: 11: Rung Five - Him

Chapter 12: 12: Rung Six - Her

Chapter 13: 13: Rung Six - Him

Chapter 14: 14: A Half Step between Rungs Six and Seven

Chapter 15: 15: Rung Seven - Her

Chapter 16: 16: Rung Seven - Him

Chapter 17: 17: Rung Eight - Her

Chapter 18: 18: Rung Eight - Him

Chapter 19: 19: Rung Nine – Her

Chapter 20: 20: Rung Nine – Him

Chapter 21: 21: A Half-Step between Rungs Nine and Ten

Chapter 22: 22: Rung Ten – Her

Chapter 23: 23: Rung Ten – Him

Chapter 24: 24: Rung Eleven – Her

Chapter 25: 25: Rung Eleven – Him

Chapter 26: 26: Rung Twelve – Her

Chapter 27: 27: Rung Twelve – Him

Chapter 32: Mr.

Chapter 33: Mr.

Chapter 34: Mr.

Chapter 35: Mr.

Chapter 36: Mr.

Chapter 37: Mr.

Chapter 38: Mr.

Chapter 40: Mr.

Chapter 41: Mr.

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Member Since 2006 | 10 Stories | Favorited by 212 | 89 Reviews Written | 1,629 Review Responses

I am a longtime fanfic fanatic, having entered the realm via Buffydom. One day I read a Willow/Severus crossover and I was hooked – on Snape that is! He's been in every HP story I've done so far.

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Reviews for Ladder

Displaying Review 476 - 500 of 912 in total

10/10

this is the second time I've read this story, and it was just as exquisite the second time around!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed it both times - especially on a second read through!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

His powers of observation have been and always will be stunning. The man can pick up on the slightest change in demeanor.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! Yes, that's exactly how I see him! It's wonderful to hear that you like that characterization of him!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

*smirks* Oh to have ones words turned against them.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I thought that pre-DH Albus always had a touch of slyness - I'm glad that worked for you!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Revelations of a personal nature can be scary.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the realizations about himself he comes to!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

"She continues to hold me bound."

So much communicated through such a short sentence. His art of seduction is amazing.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm so happy that sentence worked for you and that you find this Severus seductive!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Gods. That was significant. He gives her the ropes binding him. *shivers* Nicely done Severus, nicely done. Subtle gestures are sexy.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! It's wonderful to hear that you like that use of symbolism! (And found it sexy of him!)

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Ah, and we have Severus aware of her thoughts. Nicely done. <3

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! Yes, I figure as a Slytherin he's got to be good at reading people. So glad you liked it!

10/10

That was wonderful! I don't usually care for the back and forth and repeating of a scene like this, but it worked really well here and I think it just wouldn't have been the same without it. When I write I usually want to show both sides of a scene and it's often hard to flow back and forth, so I liked this style for this particular story. I loved the plot and the descriptions were wonderful! They gave me the flutters! :D Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to check out your other stuff now, if you have more. :)

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm so glad you gave the story a chance even with the scenes repeating! It just didn't want to be written any other way, so it's good to hear you enjoyed it! I do have other things, but they're not exactly like this, but hopefully there's something you'll like.

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Ugh. Ron is not my favoirte, and that's being polite.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm happy that you liked it - even with the Ron!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Severus' actions were, while not entirely unselfish, beautiful.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I really wanted to show he was not as calous as canon (at that time) when in a relationship! I'm so glad it worked for you!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

I feel horrid for her. Can you imagine such a scene. I'd feel trapped into saying yes as well. She has my sympathy. Truly.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! It's great to hear that you understand both the difficulty of her situation and how hard it would be for her to say no!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

I have a new fondness for ladders. Honestly.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I must admit I never looked at them this way till this idea came to me, but it certainly crosses my mind now! I'm so happy you liked it!

10/10

Severus_Student Proper

Oh my gods.. that was horrid.. but in a delightfully amusing way. >.< Poor Severus and Hermione. Sort of.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I think! (laughs) Glad you liked it!

0/10

FYI: Tonks is a Hufflepuff. Sorry, don't remember when/where JKR gave out that info.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! She didn't put it out till after this had been written.

Response from Nakhash (Reviewer)

Ah, well then you were more than free to put Tonks where you did. ;-)I did enjoy the story. The ladder concept was interesting, and I liked that the characters didn't rush into a relationship, but took it in "steps." A memorable story.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the story and the time to take the characters to a better place for the relationship!

10/10

There are few words that can sum up how your story captivated me. Simply put it was brilliantly written.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm very happy to hear that you found it captivating! Thanks as well for the kind words about my writing!

0/10

You can never do to much research. I like how Severus phrases himself.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm so very glad that you enjoyed the story and especially this voice for SS! Thank you so much for all of your lovely reviews!

0/10

Hurray! Beautiful, brilliant. I think Hermione would like it if Severus said that outloud. I also think the order is good, too.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! It's so good to hear that you like this chapter and the order things have come in!

0/10

she's finally decided!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm really glad you like her decision!

0/10

I like Albus's portrait!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm really happy that you like Albus's portrait!

0/10

For someone so smart, hermione sure can be slow.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yes, intelligence doesn't always equal people smarts, but she's coming around.

0/10

I feel so bad for Severus

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! It's good to hear that SS's scene was moving for you!

0/10

I'm so glad he couldn't..

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked SS's decision here!

0/10

Oh. I guess she wouldn't want him to just be a rebound. Of course she's been falling in love for a year.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm happy that you can see why she wants to wait a bit!

0/10

Yay!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter!

0/10

Painful, yet needed. Very well done.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Ladder)

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the break-up scene!

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