The Price of Perfection
HermioneDancr10 Reviews | 5.7/10 (10 Ratings, 0 Likes, 4 Favorites )
"Everything has a price, Miss Granger. Do not fool yourself."
Hermione has been trying all year to get even an E on her Defense Against the Dark Arts essays. During a chance meeting with Professor Snape late one night, Hermione discovers that even making good marks is not as clear-cut as it seems. Set during HBP.
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I started out as a college student, like so many others in the fandom. Now a graduate student, after a few years in the (theoretically) real world.
I'm particularly fond of Hermione, Minerva, and Severus. I mostly read HG/SS, but I'm rather fond of MM/AD and will really read pretty much anything so long as it is well written and doesn't involve Sirius. Oh, and I also love Severus-mentor-Harry type stories, though finding good ones can be a real challenge. If I stand for anything in the fandom it's constructive criticism, which I very much appreciate.
I don't write fic much anymore, though I still read regularly. The whole being a grown up with an intense job thing got in the way, and now being a graduate student. I miss writing, but I also know that I'm not in a position to do it properly. So I just read, at least for now.
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Reviews for The Price of Perfection
Oo, I like it. Thanks for adding to the story. I like what it was you had Hermione overhear -- it wasn't too much, just enough.
I'm lookingforward to the next chapter.
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
Thanks for being patient with me; I had meant to add an apology for being so slow. It was written over a month ago, but between my finals and my beta's finals... One of my pet peeves is having characters overhear far too much, far too easily, so I'm glad that scene worked for you. Thanks for reviewing!
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
Thanks for being patient with me; I had meant to add an apology for being so slow. It was written over a month ago, but between my finals and my beta's finals... One of my pet peeves is having characters overhear far too much, far too easily, so I'm glad that scene worked for you. Thanks for reviewing!
You wrote: "He had been trying to tell her something. That much she was sure of. He would never have bothered to speak to her without a reason, much less be so kind—at least by his usual standards. Clearly, there was some puzzle she was supposed to solve, or some obvious conclusion she was supposed to rethink. But what?...She could not—she would not—reach conclusions without sufficient evidence with which to support them."People like this just make me want to S C R E A M!!! But, you've given me a whole new insight on the thinking process that so clogs up their heads and lives. Reading this chapter was actually painful ... I have a headache now. Yes, I do know someone like this!
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm glad the characterization seemed real to you, though I'm very sorry the chapter gave you a headache. Further chapters will focus less on her thought process.
oh wow.... that ties in so nicely! love to read more of this :) is there going to be romance between snape and hermione?
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm glad you enjoyed the transition. As to romance, that would be telling (which is a very fancy way of saying I haven't decided yet and it depends partly on Deathly Hallows). Thanks for reviewing!
Interesting, but too much left to the imagination. Are you saying that Hermione is injuring her health for her homework, when the grades she wants will never be given? Or, are you just issuing a general warning such as "Take what you want says God, but pay for it."?
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm not trying to judge Hermione so much as point out that being driven can come at a cost. I've decided to continue with this, so maybe it'll make more sense in context.
A different take on Severus' idea of teaching, interesting.
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
It's fun, sometimes, to take an assumption and, staying within the facts, turn it on its head. Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent! Hermione and Snape are perfectly in character, and this is a very plausible interaction. The dialogue is also very good -- for both of them.
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm glad you liked my characterization, and I hope you continue to like it as the story progresses. Dialogue is really hard for me to write, so I'm glad it worked for you!
I liked this very much! I decided to "treat" myself to reading just a single one-shot tonight before bed, and I'm very glad I found this one! There certainly are many levels to this conversation -- and to Snape's comments!
Very simple premise, but a very good execution!
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm glad you enjoyed it, though it won't be a oneshot for much longer –– I found I had to continue it, and chapter two is close to ready for posting.
Interesting idea, that her skills would be best underrated. Thanks for writing.
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
I'm glad the idea is interesting to you. And I feel like I should be thanking you for writing, rather than the other way around; I'm enjoying your story immensely!
What a great story! This is an awesome take on Hermione's studies. Good job.
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you liked it.
A great story to think about. I loved the lesson in it. Red
Response from HermioneDancr (Author of The Price of Perfection)
Thanks for reading and reviewing!