Pushing the Envelope
Britt197546 Reviews | 5.52/10 (46 Ratings, 0 Likes, 53 Favorites )
Severus Snape is about to be given his liberty from the Ministry’s pilot rehabilitations program and his Probational Monitor, Hermione Granger. Five years is a long time to spend under the thumb of an annoyingly know-it-all Gryffindor, but is it long enough for him to see her as more than that? Will accusations of impropriety doom their chance for happiness?
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“And, Hermione, about that other thing? I love you too.”
Awesome line!
Wonderful stroy! I loved it!
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Lovely story! For some reason the ending feels rushed thoguh. <3 Characterizations were right on thoguh :)
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was working on a pretty tight deadline for this, actually, I was over the deadline and working with an extention when I finished it... so that might explain the rushed feeling. Though I wrote everything I intended to, and actually added quite a bit of information to chapter five on the advice of my beta.
AHH! Love finally blossoms! *blush*Good story up to this point, I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for reviewing!
I am loving the story but I hate that there isn't more to read. LOL I can't wait for the next chapter!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! This was my first SS/HG story and my first Multi-chapter piece in the HP fandom... so I thought that five chapters was a good starter length. The next and final chapter is posted!
I love the way you have them interact!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you!!! I'm so glad you like it!
ok i am enjoying the story it actually has a plot and not just sexi hope you update soon i hate being left hanging thank you again for a brilliantly written story
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm thrilled that you like the story! I've actually written my fair share of sex, but this was my first time writing SS/HG, so I was a little apprehensive attempting that level of intimacy this time around. I'm so sorry to have left you hanging! I'm a terrible slacker, but the next chapter is in the queue and I'm sure it will be up soon! Thank you so much for the kind review!!!
Just read the first chapters of your story. It's lovely. Can't wait to read more.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you like it! I've got the next chapter in the queue now, and only one to go after that... which will get posted much quicker, I promise!
I like this so far! Can't wait for the next chapter.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing! The next chapter has been sent to the queue... so you won't have to wait too much longer.
I totally love your story!! I hope you update it soon, I can't wait to read more!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you are enjoying it! I've got the next chapter in the queue, so you won't have to wait too much longer!!!
Yay! I am so glad that things worked out between Severus and the law. I'm excited to see the new developments in Hermione's and Severus' personal lives. I can't wait to read more!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so sorry!!! I've been such a terrible slacker with getting this posted. I've got the next chapter in the queue, and then only one more to go after that. I'm so happy that you're enjoying the story!!! Thank you so much for reviewing!!!
I really like this so far - love the dialog!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you! I'm so happy that you are enjoying it!
whee!! love it! more soon?
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you!!! I'm so glad you like it. It's all finished actually... I've just got to stop being a lazy slacker and get it posted. 
Another great chapter! I loved how we could see a little bit more of Severus' and Hermione's relationship and how it developed. I am thoroughly enjoying your characterizations. I can't wait for the advent of Luna in the story! I'm rather excited to see how Severus will deal with lawyer Luna Longbottom. Nicely done!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I really wish I hadn't been working on such a tight deadline when I wrote this, because I would have really liked to explore Luna's character as a lawyer... unfortunately, with the exchange deadline looming, it was one of those things that didn't get to happen 'onscreen.' Then again... Luna is one of those characters that takes a special kind of author... and I'm really not sure I'd do her justice anyway. Thank you so much for your kind review and continuing to read!
Anonymous
Meddling is fun!
Author's Response: Well for Hermione it certainly seems to be!
Good story up to this point, with a nice balance of friendly banter and something a bit more than 'friendly'. The court appearance before the Wizengamot should be a blast with Luna being his counsel... Looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so happy that you are enjoying this! Thank you for the kind review!
Good story up to this point, with a nice balance of friendly banter and something a bit more than 'friendly'. The court appearance before the Wizengamot should be a blast with Luna being his counsel... Looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
I'm so glad that you are enjoying the story. Unfortunately I was on a really tight deadline when I was writing it... so as much fun as it would have been to write Luna as an attorney, I'm afraid thats going to happen 'off screen.' Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
He's a tease, albeit a subtle one. I'm looking forward to his court appearance.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
He is a tease! I was worried that I let me love for fluff and romance get the best of me...but I tried to leave him with a bit of his edge. Thank you for continuing to read and review!
Anonymous
What an interesting idea! I like the dynamic, although I'm not entirely convinced by Severus' lusting after her quite yet. Hopefully there'll be some back story though, to justify it! :-)
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked my idea, though I'm afraid I have to get most of the credit to the prompt I was working from. I certainly hope that I give you enough backstory to be believeable. Backstory is one of those really touchy things... some people love it, and others are happier with the briefest amount possible. Thanks so much for your review!!!
I'm intrigued! Where's the rest of it?? :-)
Write On!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Well you'll be happy to hear that the story is already written. So you won't be in suspense for long. Thank you so much for your review!
Great first chapter, I really enjoyed it, I like their relationship and banter. Who's behind the article, hmmm, I wonder??!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
That seems to be the general question...unfortunately you have to wait until the end to find out! :-) I'm so glad that you are enjoying their relationship and banter! Other than a few drabbles, this was my first real attempt at Snape, and I can tell you that it was nerve wracking. Thank you so much for your kind review!
Gee, I wonder who wrote that editorial! New favorite story
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Favorite story?? WOW! Thank you so much, that is such a thrilling compliment!
I love the tone of the article. It just screams 'we're skating the fine line of libel' here, but the public *must* know.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you! I find that the editorials are often allowed to get away with a bit more than your standard article written by a journalist. Though, this still dances pretty close to the edge. :-) thanks so much for your review!
Hurray for the '07 Summer Exchange! People come up with some really interesting requests, and authors do a wonderful job adding their own creativity. This is no exception. I like the probation spin you've put on thier relationship, very original. Also, being a reader who can't stand a huge chunk of backstory (somewhat boring, in my humble opinion), I was glad to see that the article served to explain a little about their situation as well as lay groundwork for the rest of it. Another thing I love about this so far is the way Snape and Hermione interact with one another, should be interesting to see where it all leads.Okay, one more little comment and then I'll leave you alone. The pace of this is excellent. Like I said, tons of backstory and explanation is a turn-off. You're going at a nice pace.I think I'm really going to enjoy following this one, it's off to a great start :o)Happy Exchanging,Sue.
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thanks so much for your kind review! I'm glad that you are enjoying the story. Backstory is something that I really struggle with...so I'm really happy to hear that you think I hit the right note with this.
I absolutely love what you have so far! What a great way to start a fic. That was a truly amazing first chapter. I can't wait to read more!
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Thank you so much for your wonderfully kind review!!! I'm thrilled that you're enjoying the story!
Oh boy! This a great story! Hope to read more and learn if the "concerned Citizen" is someone who loves "green"
Response from Britt1975 (Author of Pushing the Envelope)
Hmmm! I'm sure you won't be surprised to find out that you weren't the only one who thought that...but you'll just have to keep reading to find out for sure. Thank you so much for your review!