The Self-Writing Parchment
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Hermione finds a mysterious piece of self-writing parchment in Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes that writes: Tell me your deepest desire. Thinking it’s a trick, she says, “I wish to see my soul mate?” and she suddenly finds herself at Severus’ feet.
This is my response to the Potter_Place Summer 2007 Prompt – #23
The warnings I have listed for this chapter are implied. I chose the rating of MA (NC-17) due to the story’s overall content.
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I love to write. A dreamer, a creator and filled with wonder, imagination and life. Sometimes I get lost in the other worlds I've read and in some I create. It's all good, I’m in good company.
“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.”― Maria Montessori
“Our imagination flies -- we are its shadow on the earth.”― Vladimir Nabokov
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Reviews for The Self-Writing Parchment
It's really fascinating, watching this story continue to unfold. And I'm glad that at the end of the day they were still able to find comfort and/or satisfaction together.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you very much. With everything she is going through, it's important that she start to realize she can lean on him and that he cares for her...
Poor Hermione I think she should have just told Severus the truth about her meeting with the dark lord,that is something one needs to talk about.At least thay finally got down to the shagging,you wrote it very good and you almost felt like you where there.I hope you can update soon.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Wow, thank you. Yes, things would be so much easier if she had told him about the talk, but it wouldn't have hurt him to possibly comfort her a bit, let her cry on his shoulder and confess that way... Neither is really opening up. She needs to learn to go to him, he needs to take the time to listen. I am just about ready to send my chap to my betas... they will have it today.
Never too squicky for me. Scary chapter, but I loved Severus's take charge mode!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
I'm gald that I didn't squick you out. Yes, I planned all along that the splinching would be bad, and in order for it to work, and for Hermione to live, the sense of urgency had to be high. Severus has reacted in a 'take charge' mode before, when Harry sliced Draco in HBP. So, I reved him up here.
Thank you for the nice review. I hope to have the next chapter up soon.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
I'm gald that I didn't squick you out. Yes, I planned all along that the splinching would be bad, and in order for it to work, and for Hermione to live, the sense of urgency had to be high. Severus has reacted in a 'take charge' mode before, when Harry sliced Draco in HBP. So, I reved him up here.
Thank you for the nice review. I hope to have the next chapter up soon.
Ugh, Wormtail is disgusting. Did Hermione hurt herself Apparating? Wasn't she under some sort of restriction spells? Can't wait for more!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yep, I've made Wormtail a preverted letch. Yes, and no... but it will be explained in my next chapter (or you can look at my reveiw responces for a peek. The next chapter is going to be up soon - I promise.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yep, I've made Wormtail a preverted letch. Yes, and no... but it will be explained in my next chapter (or you can look at my reveiw responces for a peek. The next chapter is going to be up soon - I promise.
Now that I am caught up, you are going to have to update very soon! Looking forward to the handfasting!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
LOL! Okay, I'll try. I have the chapter ready and with S_W_69. Once she reads, corrects and points out my numerous comma errors and typos - I'll update!I've very glad you like this story. Thank you so much for your reveiws!
And so it begins! Poor Hermione!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yep, it begins...
Wow, that was one hot kiss! I'm still fanning myself! Tee hee off to the next!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. Yes, there are fireworks between these two if they ever let it all hang out!
Hmm, I think there is some ulterior motive for Snape letter her watch him and Draco...
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yes there is. There is usually an ulterior motive with Slytherins (snerk) This one will reveal itself.
Ah, so close and yet so far!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
LOL Yep, but all that much closer....
Man... Things just get worse and worse for Hermione! And Snape is all over the place, sort of nice one moment and an arse the next! LOL I am enjoying it! off to the next.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Yes, Snape is being unperdictablly Snape and a bit of an emotional wreck. He's got a lot he's dealing with and this isn't making things easier for him.
And the pot thickens! Poor Hermione, Severus misunderstanding her and going back to his mean ways. Glad Draco finally showed up!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. Yes, good thing he finally got off his duff. And yes, unfortunately, Snape isn't communicating very well at this point - but what guy does at first?
Good chapter. At least he is treating her better and letting her out of the roon now... Off to the next!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yes, things get better between them. I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the nice reveiw.
Wow, poor Hermione. I am interested in seeing what comes next! What will Snape do when he learns the reason she showed up in the first place? And I do hope Voldemort does not continue to let them abuse her.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Oh, I hate spoiling the suspence, and can't possibly tell you this and ruin it for you, but his reaction is very Snape-ish! Hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Very intriguing. I like how you had the meeting with Voldmort and Narcissa play out. Looking forward to more!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. Both will be present in upcoming chapters. My next chapter is with my beta... so I'll submit as soon as I can.
Services? This was alluded to quite a bit. So, is Draco really a Malfoy? Do you mean potions? Or something else? Anyway, what the heck was Hermione expecting. She really can't be this naive, can she?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
To clear up a few things, yes, I’m going to answer you. Yes, Draco is a Malfoy, Severus provided potions to help Narcissa conceive and thus seal her hand fasting with Lucius, making it permanent. In regards to Hermione, I think she’s still under the false hope that Severus wouldn’t want the hand fasting any more than she doses and would find a way out of it rather than go along. She’s banking on the fact that he’s in the Order, rather than a was in the Order. However, Severus’s consent was more than just saving her life in the glen the first night… Hermione is still seventeen, although she will be eighteen in Sept on this story… and isn’t ready for marriage in her mind.
Oooo a "Cillian"!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Yes... a Cillian! Keep eyes on this one!
Ahhhh! What a place to end the chapter! I really can't wait for more. I am very anxious to see how Hermione's meeting with voldy goes. Nicely written as per usual.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thanks for the compliment. I kind of had to stop the chapter there... otherwise it would've been too long!
it amazes me that you imagine this chapter might be boring. this whole story has been chockful of action and tension, and this chapter was no exception. i mean, maybe no one faced imminent death and destruction, but there was an awful lot of important stuff going on, and it's clearly setting up a lot of stuff for the future. here's what i wonder about that i don't think was mentioned by any of the previous reviewers: that slim untitled volume that hermione took to read; i wonder if that will turn out to be significant. in any case, you've written another terrific chapter of this highly suspenseful yarn you are spinning. i hope you've hunted down all the errant commas, because i'm really looking forward to the next chapter!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Wow, I’m completely floored and over whelmed. 
Thank you, that was exactly what I needed to do with this chapter. To answer your wonderment: yes, it does in a small way that will have a large effect later. I’m just about to submit my next chapter to my beta and let her do some comma shooting and typo hunting. 
But I do have my next two chapters written…
I'm glad you didn't chuck this story. It's great and thanks for updating it. I look forward to each chapter and really enjoy reading it. Can't wait to see what happens when she gets in front of the Dark Sh~~.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. One date with the Dark Lord coming right up! 
as soon as I find that last comma mistake...
I'm loving this fic! 
I like how Severus acknowledges her intelligence, talents and beauty in his own mind. It's understandable that he doesn't show her though. First there's his habit of not showing emotions and need to stay in character around others, then there's the fact that she had no prior training in Occulmency and would be seeing Voldemort soon... He can't risk his cover being blown. Plus he finds her reactions so amusing. 
And the kisses... Wow... Very powerful and passionate. 
They just might start looking forward to this hand-fasting for their own reasons! 
It's pretty impressive that they were able to reproduce two weeks worth of potions from three people in only five days between the two of them. I like that he's suppying St. Mungos in addition to Knockturn Alley and the Death Eaters. I also liked the mention of his having a friend who was not happy being a Death Eater, it'd be nice for Severus to make it out of the war with at least one friendship intact... 
And I wondered about the package that Severus recieved... 
Draco just loves baiting her. I can't decide if I like him or not. 
His character seems to change depending on the people who are present, and he still seems upset from their fight.
Looking forward to the next chapter! 
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. What a nice review.
Yes, he acknowledges her intelligence, but she still surprises him too.
In regards to the potions – Snape is not only teaching Draco potions by Dark Arts too. (Hence the room next to the potions lab Draco affectionately calls the ‘classroom’) Hermione and Severus worked from morning to night, one potion after another… exhausting but that’s what I implied. Yes, still impressive!
As for Draco and Hermione – six years of hostility, animosity and pure-blood radical prejudice will take time to overcome. They have a ways to go yet…
It is very good, don't chuck it
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Okay. Southern_Witch_69, my beta, said the same thing... glad I listened!
Oh my, boring? Not hardly! I can't wait to read the next chapter. You are weaving a really good tale. I found so much of interest in this chapter. The mystery healer, the parchment (both of them), the occulmency lessons (very sexy), even the potions work was interesting. You are a very good writer. Cheers, Kat
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you, Kat. I appreciate the support.
Good chapter it wasn't boreing at all.I hope you can update soon!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
I've a bit to do yet to make it presentable - like check my punct and gram and things... But I will post - I promise! I have it right here...
I liked the chapter. It did feel like it was setting up for the rest of the story.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. Yes...
I didn't find this chapter boring at all. I really like this story and I thought this chapter had a lot of info - which I tried to store for future reference - with the new characters and Snape's giving potions to all different people and such (I am assuming he was giving the poisons to his DE connections and the antidotes to the Healer but I may be worng on that of course).Looking forward to the next.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Self-Writing Parchment)
Thank you. *whew* Yes, there are new characters some of which will pop up again… (Yes, you're right – kind of. Hermione and Snape replicated all the potions Draco made…) I’ll update soon… hopefully. Gotta go typo hunting and recheck all those little commas!