Three Options for Ginny
Bettina161 Reviews | 6.37/10 (161 Ratings, 0 Likes, 64 Favorites )
Severus Snape has just arranged himself with Draco Malfoy, when he gets yet another task: a young, charming female with flaming red hair and a fierce will to survive.
The Dark Lord sees the chance to add a set of little Snapes to his Death Eater offspring.
The story starts half a year after HBP.
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Bettina
Member Since 2006 | 2 Stories | Favorited by 15 | 641 Reviews Written | 275 Review Responses
obsessed with the world of Harry Potter, but otherwise not limit-minded.
Reviews for Three Options for Ginny
thanks for the comas!!!!!!This capter left me very confused but in a good way can't wait to see what happens next!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
so you're as irritated as Draco? Good, that was the intention.
OMG what has Ginny done? Hmmmmm, maybe she was under the imperious and made to refuse Severus......now that would be cruel.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
It wasn't that but it was something cruel, yes. Thanks for your review.
NO? I'm totally confused now. What is her reasoning for saying, "No?"
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hi,
you don't seriously expect me to tell you, do you? Let me assure you that Ginny has a very good reason. It is actually hinted at, but I'm more than glad to notice that I didn't point it out too obviously.
Thanks for the review, Bettina
Response from Darque Hart (Reviewer)
No, I didn't expect you to tell me
... but I'd bet you a basket full o' kittens, I've figured it out since I wrote the review.
u've left me real curious as to why ginny behaved like that....... this is i think the only ginny severus fic i have come across and its darn interesting but why did gnny behave like that???
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Good if you're curious--what would life be without that? You aren't expecting an answer from me at this point, I hope.
Thanks for reviewing, Bettina
Response from pottermania (Reviewer)
let me try n make a guess..... is it for the same reason that one of the other brides doesnt let her groom touch her hair and cheek????
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
No, that tart just wanted to protect her beautiful arrangement.
Ginny did kiss Severus before the ceremony.
Response from pottermania (Reviewer)
okay then what is the hint u've given???? i really can't figure it out.......please update soon
I hope she has a good explanation, because that was horribly done of her.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Oh, yes, she has! Thanks for reviewing, Bettina
I just love this story. It is by far the most anticipated of the stories I am currently following. I love the way you have shown Severus and Ginny -- he, who is always confident, being so unsure when it comes to the intimate moments and she, who is the unsure 16 year old, knowing her own mind well enough to show her strengths when it is necessary. I love how she surprises him all the time. You have made them a very good match. It is a good sign when I can imagine them together and comfortable years after the war is over. (and of course they win) Keep up the good work. I look for to your next installment. JoAnne
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hi JoAnne,
you point out what is also important to me. However, we're still at war in this universe, and the Death Eaters aren't a nice lot, either. Thank you for your encouraging words in this wonderful review, Bettina
That was an emotionally satisfying chapter. I loved the awkward love scene and the fact that Ginny really can play Voldemort sometimes. It is a lovely story. I hope that Severus gives in on the marriage vows.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you so much for your nice words! Let's se with these vows though...
I'm new to this lovely story. Watching their trust and relationship develop is a sweet joy. Keep it up!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you for your review!! Let's see how long Severus manages to be sweet, though.
Response from mia madwyn (Reviewer)
Oh, he wouldn't be Severus if he didn't revert to form! Looking forward to it!
WOW another excellent chapter Bettina!
This is one of my favourite stories on TPP 
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hi!! Thank you for your nice review. It's just great to get feedback.
I'm so glad you're back :) I missed this story! It's one of the few arranged/forced marriage stories I find actually compelling. Well done and keep up the good work!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you! I'm glad you are still with me!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you! I'm glad you are still with me!
love the interaction between draco, severus & ginny!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Thanks, Roni!
Ron is a bit slow on the uptake there. Hopefully Draco has sorted him out. :)
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
I'm not a fan of severe Ron-baiting, but he does have his shortcomings, and he wasn't well either. Thank you for the shiny stars!
It's good they are back together. And it's impressive how much they care for each other already.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Thank you, Snitchette. Were they fit, they'd be as impressed as you are.
I've been enjoying this story and was glad to see a new chapter. Hope your family troubles have been resolved.Some disjointedness in this chapter, wondering if something got left out. Example: "With a huff Severus continued loudly, “Freshen up and then sit down, both of you. I will bring dinner shortly.” Ginevra obediently brought the spoon to her mouth, but it wasn't nearly full enough."Are there some lines missing? The next couple paragraphs seemed like I'd been picked up in one room and put down in another unknowingly. But the before and after seemed fine so I thought something might have been lost in the posting.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Thanks a lot for your review and also the notes. I will take another look at the passage you mention, but it will take a while--I'm not much online or even near a PC these days.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hi, at long last I have added a few words to the place you indicated. Further there was indeed a whole passage missing where Severus remembers his discussion with with A.D:
“This is how one should feel after such an act, however necessary it appeared.” Such had been Albus' words.
I don't know when or how this sentence disappeared, and I hope it makes more sense now. Big thanks indeed! BettinaSomehow I missed seeing this story until now, and I don't think I've ever read a Snape-Ginny story before. I really enjoyed this and like how you are developing their characters. Your Ginny and Severus are a good match in spite of her youth and the age difference between them. I look forward to more!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hello and welcome to my story. I'm delighted to read how you enjoyed it. There are, indeed, only very few stories of this pairing, although I think Ginny has quite some streaks in common with Severus (besides the early acquaintance with Riddle and a permanent lack of money). I hope that it shows in my text. Thanks for the lovely stars, too.
Ginny being mising is bad enough, but not knowing whether she is deliberately missing must be killing him with worry. :)
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Indeed. Thanks for you review and the nice stars.
Oh, dear. Poor Severus. I hope Ginny is OK.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Draco and Paul surely agree. Thanks for your review adn the shiny stars.
I came across this via the 'Random Story' widget, and it drew me in quite swiftly, despite it not being a pairing I've read very often, or perhaps because it's not a pairing I've read very often. I didn't notice when I started reading that it wasn't complete, and I know all too well that when it comes to writing, especially something as substantial as this, then the muse can come and go, but I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that hearing from a new reader might inspire the muse. I'd love to see how things work out for S & G as the war progresses. Thank you (and all your helpers) for sharing.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Thank you so much for reading my story and for your encouragement. Yes, I'll have a look at the next chapter today, promise!! It's the muse and family problems, too, but I'm feeling bad about it, so your little kick is much appreaciated.
I love this story! I will officelly put you in my fav. Authors and Stories!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you for your encouraging words.
Bettina
Oh my goodness, I have been captivated by your writing. Please, I need more chapters.............................
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Hi,
what a nice review, thank you so much.
Yes, more chapters are under beta, but you know it's the summer (or so I was told--here it rains far too much) and some PCs don't agree with a day at the beach?
I am determined to go on with this story whatever happens to the 'real' people in Deathly Hollows :-)
Bettina
Response from Merlinsbeard (Reviewer)
Oh that's great news that you are continuing with this story. I need to know if Snape and Ginny get together..........I'm such a sucker for a happy ending.
Go, Draco! That was a fascinating approach, and I truly liked this chapter.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
thank you for dropping a line, this encourages me a lot,
Bettina
I've found a little rough spot, IMHO... You wrote, in Draco's appeal to Voldemort about Ginny and Severus: "She trained Defence with Potter and his trio in their club. From what we saw the last months, she is level with us, which means more than one year ahead of her age in Defence."
Training in 'Defence with Potter and his trio', can not be since Potter makes up a portion of the Trio. It would technically be more correct as, Potter and his friends, or two friends.
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
you're right
Yoo Hoo! Bettina, where the heck are you? 
Please update. 
**whimper, whimper** **grovel, grovel**
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Well, for the moment your problem is solved.If you are very bored before ch18 (although I do hop it is out soon) then maybe look at the prequel, Draco's story? I'm mainly replying in order to get this review out of my list of "unanswered reviews", but I loved seeing it!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
Well, for the moment your problem is solved.If you are very bored before ch18 (although I do hop it is out soon) then maybe look at the prequel, Draco's story? I'm mainly replying in order to get this review out of my list of "unanswered reviews", but I loved seeing it!
Yoo Hoo! Bettina, where the heck are you? Please update. **whimper, whimper** **grovel, grovel**
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
hihello, I'm here!! It's really tough since real life kicked in; somewhat for me but a lot more for my betas.However: ch17 is in the queue for validation!! So, in a few days it should be out. Thanks for being patient and please don't bang your head too much on this brick wall!
Response from Bettina (Author of Three Options for Ginny)
hihello, I'm here!! It's really tough since real life kicked in; somewhat for me but a lot more for my betas.However: ch17 is in the queue for validation!! So, in a few days it should be out. Thanks for being patient and please don't bang your head too much on this brick wall!