Care of Magical Creatures
mia madwyn2,762 Reviews | 6.75/10 (2,762 Ratings, 0 Likes, 1,039 Favorites )
Voted Best New Author (Lumos), Best SS/HG Romance (Amortentia) and Best SS/HG Angst
(Diffindo) in The New Library Awards.
Seventh-year student Hermione Granger decides to marry the one eligible wizard who did not ask for her--the horrid but powerful Severus Snape. All is not sweetness and light. Be careful what you ask for. Or, as has been said by many a wise witch, "Marry in haste; repent in leisure." MLC
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mia madwyn
Member Since 2007 | 14 Stories | Favorited by 521 | 490 Reviews Written | 4,179 Review Responses
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Care of Magical Creatures recently received two awards on "Secrets of the Dark Vaults," a Russian fanfic site. Best NC-17 and Best Maxi Translation. The Nine-Year Plan was awarded Best Mini-Fic! I'm delighted to be in translation and to please the readers in Russia!
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About Mia
I came to the world of Harry Potter relatively early, after first resisting it because it just seemed too trendy. But when the first book came out in paperback in the US I picked it up at the airport when I was about to catch a flight, and two chapters in knew I would be ordering the original from amazon.co.uk in hardcover as soon as I landed.
I came to fanfic late, waiting until after I'd read DH. That means I've been totally obsessed with the fanfic world of Harry Potter, and most specifically the SS/HG ship, since August of '07.
I'm helplessly and hopelessly hooked.
Reviews for Care of Magical Creatures
It's a brilliant chapter and the execution, superb. :) Truly fantastic, Mia.Though those last lines still make my stomach churn. But, it's in a good way. ;)
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Everything that is good about those last lines came from you, the Beta of all Betas, the Best Beta Evah!
Response from GinnyW (Reviewer)
I didn't make LV Severus' daddy... that, was all you. And I was leery at first, but I've gotta say that I love it. Truly.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Leery is good. As I said at the top of the chapter, bitch-slapping is one of your best things. LOL!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Everything that is good about those last lines came from you, the Beta of all Betas, the Best Beta Evah!
Response from GinnyW (Reviewer)
I didn't make LV Severus' daddy... that, was all you. And I was leery at first, but I've gotta say that I love it. Truly.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Leery is good. As I said at the top of the chapter, bitch-slapping is one of your best things. LOL!
*dead silence**gasp**thud*Oh, wow. . . I. . . I can't. . . I have nothing to say. . . to that. Oh my gosh. . . I. . . Thank you. . . for the amazing chapter. . . and please, please update soon!~Katie
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Your speechlessness is my reward.
Thank you!!!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Your speechlessness is my reward.
Thank you!!!
Wow!!!! Suspense!!!!! OMG can't wait for more!!!!! WOW! Talk about the mother of all cliffe's... well maybe father!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
LOL! Guess you're right about that -- Father of all cliffies!
Thank you for your enthusiastic reaction!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
LOL! Guess you're right about that -- Father of all cliffies!
Thank you for your enthusiastic reaction!
OMG! I love this twist, though I feel quite stupid for not figuring it out until he basically spelled it out...
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Don't feel stupid. I was hoping you wouldn't!
Thank you for loving it, though. That really relieves me!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Don't feel stupid. I was hoping you wouldn't!
Thank you for loving it, though. That really relieves me!
Eeewww.... Really? Father?? eeeewwwwww. But the Dark Lord gave him nothing but a replenisher to drink - that gives me hope. He gave him nothing that would blacken his soul forever. And why the hell did Severus betray DD AGAIN?? Why? When he had made it through - somehow unscathed? When the Dark Lord apparently did not know the full extent of his treachery? Why?? And he knew! He knew that nothing good would come of it. At least he seemed to know that this whole 'finding Miss Granger' bit was a wash, or at least wouldn't happen as quickly and certainly as he had hoped. So... why Severus? Why??And I understand him feeling his hands "filthy" and unworthy of ever touching her again, but SHE didn't say that. SHE may not believe that. I understand that he is certain that will be the case, but still - has he no faith in her love? Apparently not. It's like he sees their love as 'mutual' only in some kind of distant, matter-of-fact due to bonding, kind of way and not as a truly reciprocated act. I think, or it seems here, like he doesn't now, or maybe never truly felt that she really loved him with her whole being - even though I think he knows it in his bones - as if he just refuses to acknowledge it. I have to assume that is ultimately due to him refusing to believe himself worthy. Ugh!Okay... on to waiting anxiously for the next. LOL
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you for being so effusive in your questioning. It helps so much to see how your mind is working as you read this. And don't worry--I'll be writing the next one soon, as soon as I recover from this one!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you for being so effusive in your questioning. It helps so much to see how your mind is working as you read this. And don't worry--I'll be writing the next one soon, as soon as I recover from this one!
OMFG!!! THAT was truly wicked. MORE! Please!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
More is coming.
(When I recover from this one!)
Thank you!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
More is coming.
(When I recover from this one!)
Thank you!
Urgh - the poor, poor man. Your writing fascinates me, as always. And I wonder whether they are going to find a way out of this mess. I do hope so!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I hope so, too!
Thank you for letting me know what you're thinking. It helps so much!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I hope so, too!
Thank you for letting me know what you're thinking. It helps so much!
Go you!Daring. Magnificent.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you for your encouragement.
*squishes you*
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you for your encouragement.
*squishes you*
I must take the habit to expect a major revelation in each of your chapters now. I've never been in stories in which Voldemort has a child, but this might just be the exception to confirm the rule.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
"Voldemort's son" is a story point that has given me much concern, but I finally realized I'd been building to this point for a very long time, and I had to go ahead and go for it. I hope whichever way it ends up falling for you--the exception or one of those things you don't like--that it doesn't ruin the story for you. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
"Voldemort's son" is a story point that has given me much concern, but I finally realized I'd been building to this point for a very long time, and I had to go ahead and go for it. I hope whichever way it ends up falling for you--the exception or one of those things you don't like--that it doesn't ruin the story for you. Thank you so much for your feedback!
OH. MY. This chapter is simply masterful.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I can't thank you enough for saying so, honestly.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I can't thank you enough for saying so, honestly.
Oh no! No!Oh my, Mia!Brilliant. Breathtaking. Marvellous. You are the Queen of Angst. I am still not thinking clearly, I fear. I didn't even dare to breath while reading this chapter, but this last part just killed me. And here I was waiting for you to make it better for them and now you have opened a new trap door to the next step of hell. And now I have no idea anymore how this could lead to any good in the end...I am amazed and scared to death to see their fate bound together like this, especially with Severus in this dangerous situation.I hope Voldemort is just deceiving Severus, if he isn't; what the hell did the old codger at Hogwarts knew of this *growl*
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I think you're aware of how I've suffered over this chapter, so I hope you're aware how much your words mean to me. Thank you for your passionate review.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I think you're aware of how I've suffered over this chapter, so I hope you're aware how much your words mean to me. Thank you for your passionate review.
You have taken the already high-charged angst of this fic to new levels of anxiety and anticipation and now you have redefined the category. Angst is no longer a sufficent word to describe the emotion conveyed in this chapter.Well Done!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Ah, Livvy. Your words are sonnets to my eyes. (And yes, that's a cheesy thing to write but it's just what I feel right now!)
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Ah, Livvy. Your words are sonnets to my eyes. (And yes, that's a cheesy thing to write but it's just what I feel right now!)
I got chills up my spine at the end of this chapter. I can't wait for the next one!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you so much. It really does mean more than I can say to be able to read your reactions.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you so much. It really does mean more than I can say to be able to read your reactions.
Oh now that is an evil twist. Hermione is in love with the son of Voldemort and he will allow them to live to give him an heir. Ewww. Well done. Irish
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you. I'm so glad you like it!
(Heir of Slytherin, anyone?)
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you. I'm so glad you like it!
(Heir of Slytherin, anyone?)
Dude. gasps for air.This chapter is so beautifully written, so clear in its imagery and in the way the reader is guided through the character's thought, so that we accept Severus's conclusions as if we are Severus... we cannot second guess him, even when we suspect he might be wrong. Truly, that kind of narrative authority is a gift. I'm afraid of where this is going, but it's a good kind of afraid.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you. You know how much your reviews mean to me. This one was a struggle so it's soothing to know it may have finally worked.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you. You know how much your reviews mean to me. This one was a struggle so it's soothing to know it may have finally worked.
FUCK.Fuckin' hell.You did not just do that! Wow. I am impressed. I did not see that coming. Tell me Voldemort isn't twisting words here... because if he is Severus' father, that explains a fucking hell of a lot and oh my goodness the angst with Hermione and Severus is going to kill me and now this...Damn woman. Excellent. Really excellent. I don't think I've ever seen that done before. Wow. *incoherent*
Response from lady_rhian (Reviewer)
Oh - and one more thing - Does Albus know?!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
You have no way of knowing-NO WAY-how much I needed your review to be the first one I saw.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Response from lady_rhian (Reviewer)
Oh - and one more thing - Does Albus know?!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
You have no way of knowing-NO WAY-how much I needed your review to be the first one I saw.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
wow!!! a trrrrrruly breathtaking chapter. It left me weak. can't wait for more
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I love the way you roll your Rs in trrrrrruly! LOL!
Thank you!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I love the way you roll your Rs in trrrrrruly! LOL!
Thank you!
I love simply-ing. It's my favorite!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I know! And if only we could simply with Sev....::dreamy sigh::
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I know! And if only we could simply with Sev....::dreamy sigh::
EEEK! Hehhehheehe.
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I've often wondered if Severus has ever had to deal with menstrual blood in a fic before....
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I've often wondered if Severus has ever had to deal with menstrual blood in a fic before....
i am fairly new to fanfiction, and this is the first review i am writing. i've been pushed to write this review by this chapter... wow.please.please.please.please.write quickly!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your wonderful review more promptly. I'm honoured that you would choose my story to merit your very first review. Thank you!
WowLucius hit below the belt ... numerous times. Well done!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Oh, yes. Lucius is good at that.
Ooooooooo! Dark but good chapter! Can't wait for more, this gets better and better all the time!~HR
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled with your review and I'm truly sorry I didn't respond more quickly! I'm working on the next chapter now.
HOLY CRAP!!!!! God I need more!!! hahaha..... I can't wait for the rest!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
Thank you so very much! I'm working on more right this very minute. Promise!
awwww *sniff*off to bed!! I'm sorry you weren't up to answer these tonight!
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I'm sorry, too, but they were certainly the bright spot of my morning!
::squishes you::
An incantation?::hurries on to read the next ch::
Response from mia madwyn (Author of Care of Magical Creatures)
I hope I didn't keep you up too late....!