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An Act of Love
MMADfan194 Reviews | 4.51/10 (194 Ratings, 0 Likes, 78 Favorites )
Severus Snape is hit by a stray spell, which has unanticipated and undesirable consequences. When he begins to feel some side-effects from the spell, Severus seeks the help of a colleague. A response to the Potter Place Winter Prompt Challenge #22. A third place winner in the Potter Place Challenge, and a featured story at SH Occlumency for November 2007. Not DH-compliant. Completely disregards DH.
Please note ratings and warnings in individual chapters. MA content in several chapters.
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Reviews for An Act of Love
This is a mature, complex and very emotional story that is well worth the read. I like your take on the characters relationships and the fact that all three can see that things will change as the curse strengthens and don't know if they can handle it. This is especially difficult as every time Albus' hand is mentioned I know what will happen on the tower at the end of the school year. So no matter what progress occurs between the three now when that occurs it will rip out everyone's heart. Unless of course you choose to alter those events for your story (which I am not sure I would mind at this point). I guess I will just have to wait and see. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next chapter. Thanks, JoAnne
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you very much. I appreciate your thoughtful review. I hope to have the next chapter up soon. As to what will happen, I don't want to give too much away, but I hope that you will continue to read and enjoy the story.
What a FANTASTIC lemon...woo hoo!!! It was very well written and tastefully done...kudos to you for causing my computer screen to fog up entirely. I'm very glad to see that Minerva finally broached the subject of Albus' feelings on all of this. He has been taking this rather well considering his 'beloved' of 35 years is having another man fawning all over her. If I were in her shoes and he didn't show at least some pangs of jealousy or concern, I'd be more hurt and no doubt I'd be left feeling lonely and unloved. You're doing a great job with this story! I am curious to see how they will all deal with the upcoming situations!GO ALBUS AND MINERVA FOREVER!!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
I'm very glad you liked the lemon! Keep a cloth on hand to wipe down the screen periodically . . . . *grin*
The next chapter shows us Dumbledore's point-of-view more directly than we've seen it to this point, as well as returning us to Severus's pov for a while.
Thank you VERY much for reviewing!
That was an interesting chapter...though Minnie and Albus should have thrown up a silencing charm, or she should not have been so hasty in getting away from Severus.
Can't wait for the next chapter to find out where he's gone.
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Hmm, yes those charms are handy, aren't they! I hope you won't have to wait too long for the update. I'm going to work on it tonight.
Thanks so much for reviewing!
Wow! That was....steamy!!! My glasses certainly fogged up ;9 Very well written. I especially find Minerva's thoughts and fears about the cure very believable. I totally get emerged in her feelings.
I wonder what Snape is thinking when he's talking lovey-dovey. I mean is he concious of what is going on or does the spell take completely over his thoughts as well? I'm looking forward to reading where he went and why he left....perhaps an overheard conversation or even seeing more than he should? I do hope that (oddly enough, since I was never a huge Snape fan) he's allright.
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Hi,
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
! Glad your glasses got fogged up! *grin*
We'll see more from Severus's pov in the next chapter, as well as some from Albus's perspective.
I'm glad I have you worried about Severus, despite yourself -- poor guy!
I'm working on Chapter Four, and it should be done sometime this week.
Thank you very much for your review!
Oh Poo! What a downer after such a nice lemon... Where the heck did Severus go?? More soon? Cheers!
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Glad you liked the lemon! :D In the next chapter, we'll find out where Severus went. Hope to have it posted in a few days!
Thank you very much for reviewing!
I would love to be a fly on the wall. Putting this in to a pensive and then projecting it on to a wall for everyonr to see would be a true treat. Just another crazy situation to put him in that will cause him more embaresment. I have truelly loved reading this story and cant wait for you to update. Until then . Bill
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
I'm glad you're enjoying the story. The next chapter changes perspectives some, and should be up soon. I'm trying to finish the story in time for the Challenge deadline!
Thanks very much for reviewing!
Aw, poor Snape. His self-esteem is really low. He's lucky to have such caring and understanding friends as Minnie and Albus, and I like how Hermione is trying to help him too.
Good chapter. Can't wait for the next one. :D
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Severus has quite a high opinion of his own abilities in Potions and Defence -- it's on the personal level, which we are seeing now, that he has a few hang-ups.
I think the next chapter will be up in a few days. Thank you vey much for reviewing! :D
Wow! This is getting really intense. I'm certainly not liking Albus' suggestion that there will come a time when the floo won't work effectively for them. I shudder at the thought of the meaning behind his words...haha.I especially liked the small parts between Albus and Severus and I can't help but feel especiallly saddened for Albus. Though he's handling this rather well and being as supportive as possible to both Minerva and Severus, I can't help but wonder what he must be feeling as he watches someone fawning over his beloved, HIS Minerva.Hope to see another update soon!!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Don't worry <pats on back>, Albus is a big boy! ;D
I have finished the first draft of the next chapter; it will likely be up in three or four days.
I'm glad you're still reading & enjoying! Thanks for the review!
Very nice. Thanks so much for updating.Truly
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you for reviewing!
I have been totally drawn into the story now. It's very interesting the way Snape seems to go from very calm to desperate. It's like witnessing a drug addict go through withdrawal and fix I would imagine. Very well described!! I'm looking forward to learning what plans Albus is plotting. And I'm very interested in Hermione's role further on in the story :) And of course one is always curious of how he shall be cured :D Happy Easter and have fun writing :)
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you for your review! Yes, Snape is suffering somewhat like a drug addict right now. It will only get worse -- or better, depending on your point-of-view! Some of your questions will be answered in the next chapter . . . others may have to wait!
So you think I'm Psycic?? Well that's a new one. I might be though, one can never be absolutely sure of such things . I just had to check out this other story and I must say that this a story that is just as well written as Resolving a Misunderstanding. Poor Snape (though I must admit I'm feeling really smug about the behavior that it's most likely he will show until he's cured) It's kinda odd to have him not be mean but desperate, but I believe he finally gets to realize some things about himself and those he work with and who his friends are. Happy writings, I'm a very patient person.....at least when I know what I'm waiting for is worth the wait.
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Heheheh! No, you're probably just a very careful reader, not psychic. *grin*
I'm glad you came over to check out the story!
Yeah, I'm sure that Severus is finding it odd to be desperate rather than just mean, as well! (I thought about putting an "Out-of-character" warning on the story, but it seems pretty evident from the spell that hit him that he's going to be OOC as a result!)
I hope to submit the next chapter sometime this week. It's only going to be three or four chapters long and I hope to have it finished before the Challenge deadline.
Thanks for reviewing!
this is a very complex story with the inter-relationships of the characters etc all so beautifully woven
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you.
I'm glad they sorted that little mess out!
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Yep, they managed!
I'm glad he thought twice about his reaction after waking up and made peace with her.
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Yes, he made the effort.
it's lovely that Minerva is teaching him how to be a better lover and they both have considered how each other will feel after the Adfectus has been satisfied
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Thank you!
aww Hermione is being so nice to him too!
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
Yeah, Hermione is trying to help him. He is a rather heart-wrenching sight, I'm sure!
Oh wow! This is a fantastic story and I'm glad I took the time to look it up over here. I can't imagine how Albus and Minerva are going to deal with this situation. I think it's going to be hard on Albus, at some point, simply because it's Minerva who is Severus' true love...eeeek.Great first chapter and I look forward to more.
Response from MMADfan (Author of An Act of Love)
We shall see who deals best with it . . . . All three of them are in a rather difficult spot, I'd say! I'm glad you like the story!*grin*
Thanks for coming over to TPP and reading it --TPP is an excellent site run by really nice admins and hosts some very good fic.