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Enduring Recovery
sweetflag154 Reviews | 6.56/10 (154 Ratings, 0 Likes, 52 Favorites )
Snape is rescued by Hermione, and it soon becomes apparent to him, that it is she who needs saving. But after confessions, cathartic breakdowns and tumultuous tempers, who is actually saving whom?
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Hello. I love reading and writing... what more can I say?
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I just found this story randomly today. I know it has been some time since it was written. I hope you get an opportunity to see this review. OK, so WOW, this was a beautifully written story. It is like a symphony, with anguish and peace warring with each other and finally blending into one another. It is a work of art! I hope you write more.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for reviewing :)It has been a while since I'd written this piece, and the review was a lovely surprise. If you enjoyed the story, then I'd like to direct you to the other stories written as part of this challenge (Post DH challenge... I think that you can find them under 'categories' and then 'post DH challenge'). Many of the other stories are superb and the voting must have been very difficult.I have a sequel in the making, but I'm hastily trying to get some other large stories out of the way first... I have had the habit of biting off more than I can chew, and to avoid jaw ache and the risk of choking, I'm attempting to be more focused on one (okay... I admit it: two!) story at a time.Thanks again for the lovely review and the beautiful compliment.
Not quite the ending I was expecting, but a well written story. Thank you for writing and I hope you continue in the genre :)
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. It's not quite how I wanted it either, but time was against me, and I was under the impression that the story had to be finished before voting. I am writing a sort of sequel to it; hopefully that will give me the chance to do the sub-plots and introduce elements that had been cut from thr story. You can thank/blame my beta and a few other reviewers... lol. You are welcome; the fact that you enjoyed it is more than enough :)
Loved this story. Your writing was supurb and I am in awe of it. Will you pick this story up in the future? I know it says it is complete, but you kind of left me hanging there. Will they meet once more? Will they find happiness together? These are questions that only you, the author, can provide.Thanking you for the breath of fresh air that this story has provided.Cheers, Sonia :)
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review and the compliment. I made some assumptions while undertaking the challenge and believed that the story had to be completed before voting; as a result, I cut the story rather shorter than I had planned... I know, I was dippy! I apologise for leaving you hanging. However, now that time is not so pressing, I shall return to this and do some weird thing where I go back in time and cover what happened to Severus in that six year lull... after all, I never disclosed why he reacted to Hermione's tattle-tale about the Ministry stealing memories from corpses *evil grin*. Thank you once again :).
Words fail me; this is simply exquisite. Your anguish-laden expository narrative is breathtaking, and you completely sucked me into your story.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review; it was equally breathtaking :) I enjoyed writing it and I am incredibly happy that you enjoyed reading it... no better compliment. Thank you
Oh, the play on words for the title that you revealed at the end is amazing! It is a beautiful ending, but I'm still selfish enough to hope you're percolating a bit of a sequel or secondary epilog ;)
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. Despite being the only one to comment, I do hope that the wordplay has been spotted - I did mention a few times about having to endure their enduring recovery, but I'm happy if just someone got it... lol... makes me feel less like the person who cracked the unfunny joke... :D Glad you enjoyed it; thank you for staying with the story :)
Response from WriterMerrin (Reviewer)
I have to admit that I haven't given justice to the chapters that have been coming out as I've tried to narrow my choices for voting. I'll have to reread the last couple of chapters at some point to pick up on all of the hints about what kept Severus' recovery from enduring.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
I can imagine how difficult it must have been to read through all the other amazing pieces that authors have produced... thank you for reading through mine :)... you have brought home to me how extra-pleased I should be that readers have taken the time to stay with my piece while having so many others to study. Hmmm... I'm sure that could have been written slightly better... In short, these reviews have now become more special to me, and I'm feeling a bit ashamed that I didn't apreciate them as much as I should have... if that makes sense.
Very nice. I like how Hermione is damaged from everything that happened. That really does seem very plausible. And the shock of seeing Severus alive hasn't really registered with her to ask how it happened. And brava for showing folks mad at Dumbledore for being manipulating and not just revering him.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review, and I apologise for the tardy response; I have been a bit busy :) I do actually think very highly of Dumbledore, he had incredibly difficult decisions to make, but I think that others wouldn't feel betrayed or angered by the decisions he made... after all, they implemented those plans.
Curiouser and curiouser. I liked how Hermione talked to Severus the whole time. It seemed to soothe him and bring him out of his unconscious state.I cant wait to find out what has happened withthe potion.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. Hopefully, the wait will be a short one.
I was worried that he was going to die -really good writing there. I was not so sure about the latest potion what you meant in the end but I am sure with more chapters that I will unlock the mystery.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. After reading the other reviews, I have the idea that I would meet a flock of vengeful furies if anything terminal should happen to Snape... lol. It was a tricky ending, and you are right, the next and final chapter will clarify matters.
The cure is worse than the complaint.. that's a recurring problem in medicine. Take antibiotics for an infection and voila! we have thrush , diarrhea and rashes: take an antihypertensive and the side effects can range from dizziness and constipation , to swollen ankles and a cough, take a painkiller.. get addicted - and the list goes on!
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review :) I wholeheartedly agree! Can't expand as of yet... but I think that you may enjoy the next chapter :)
Ok, ok - I get it but yet I don't! I am not sure if I am just slow, it's late, or you have yet to reveal something to us. Perhaps a combination of the three. I do really like this story and I really like how the relationship is developing. I eagerly look forward to an update!
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you,
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
:) I doubt that it was a combination of all three... perhaps two out of three aint bad? lol. It was most likely late, and I do indeed have a little more to reveal. I enjoy stories which allow some personal interpretation; the chance to deduce based on the clues within the prose. I love books that need solving as much as reading and the personal satisfaction of comprehending what I have read. The next chapter will be the last, and I hope that within it you will find the answers; I suspect, however, that you may have solved the puzzle already :)
He really does need to talk to Hermione, I think it would help both of them. I like the idea of Snape in a jumper and a pair of jeans.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. There was a rather subtle purpose for that part of the scene, and I enjoyed creating that mild instability... it will haunt them later *big evil grin*
There are a few parts to this chapter that I really enjoyed. The first was where poor Mrs. Weasley was being teased a bit (he had a point) and I enjoyed the potion because I think Hermione is going to learn something from the potion that appears as 'magical as pond water'.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review,
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
; I am thrilled that you have stayed with the story... a wonderful compliment in its own right :) Last chapter is next, and I apologise for the delay, but real life is a brutal and uncaring thing that plods on regardless. I will endeavour to have it submitted by the weekend. Thank you once again :)
Response from sinbad (Reviewer)
I know all about life being brutal, I also write when I can and I have two young children. I love writing, but real life constantly throws us all curve balls which unfortunatly (I know, this is blasphemy) have to be dealt with before pursuing our love of this wonderful universe.
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Interesting response. Looking forward to seeing where you take this.
Author's Response: Thank you for the review. I had to smile when I read your comment because I <i>have</i> no real idea where this is going! I have never written anything like this before; this mad rush to get out chapters while frantically trying to maintain the main plot and sub-plots is a new and thrilling experience for me. I hope that the final destination appeals and satisfies you... and me for that!
This one is fantastic. One of the best fics I've read in a while!
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review and the wonderful compliment :) I hope that the end satisfies the effort of reading :)
Oh, my--what a horrid fix he's in.Just as she had been compelled to remain by Harry’s side, so he had remained by Lily’s. The same force that had made her face Bellatrix’s Cruciatus, made her Obliviate her parents and made her suffer the last year flowed through him.And that's a compelling comparison between them, and significant.Another stellar chapter.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review :). It does look rather bad for him; the cure has become worse than the disease... poor man. Last chapter will be up soon; can't imagine that real life could be as hectic as it has been... says hopefully!
Response from mia madwyn (Reviewer)
Last chapter? As in, this is about to end?Agog!!!!
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Had to happen. Although, I have really loved writing this, and what with the struggles lately in trying to get it done (saga in its own right!), I feel that when the voting is over, I may be inclined to expand upon some of the things that will have to wait in the wings due to the disparity between the time that I need and the time that I have. Thank you for your reviews and comments throughout this endeavour; I hope that you have enjoyed this as much as I have :)
Response from mia madwyn (Reviewer)
I'm just surprised because it doesn't feel like we're near the end. I'm eager to see how you wind it all up!
Just one thing. I honestly and sincerely hope that you will get back to the issue of Severus's proclamation "It was because he had never created a potion to prophylactively protect him against Nagini’s venom. He needed that potion; the one that he had dismissed as flawed had worked perfectly, but not for what he had intended… and it never would." Because, honestly, I do not understand him. It sure has something to do with his thoughts, but the principle evades me. So I hope we will get much more of this later on.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. I am currently working on the last chapter and bringing it all together. The logic behind the potion will be explained, and the reasons why it has gone so wrong for him will be revealed. I have used established principles to create his dilemma, some science does exist within this tale, and hope that I have understood the theory well enough to do the study justice.
Response from nata (Reviewer)
Thank you for reassurance. I will be eagerly awaiting the last instalment then. You sure have my vote at the Potter Place.
A dark chapter, but very well written.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review.
And I thought things were looking up. On the other hand, Hermione seems more stable now that Snape needs her.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review and the stars. Always darkest before the dawn; the answer is not the one that he wanted, but it will lead to a solution, and that is what he needs. Last chapter up next; hope it resolves everything and answers any questions :) Thank you for staying with the story.
OMG, he's going to take them on his own person instead! Actually, you know, I wonder if that might not actually be a pretty good idea. I mean it's clear that she needs his help and if he can know exactly how she's feeling it'll be easier for him to figure out how to help her.
I wonder if there is some sort of connection between the way his wounds act and all the raw magic Hermione unleashes in emotional moments. Perhaps she triggers something somehow?
Halfway through this chapter I suddenly had a guess at who you are, though. I wish I knew if the person that I think you might be is even participating... *suspicious*
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review and the stars. His initial thoughts didn't follow that particular line of reasoning, but you're right, he could use it to isolate the paths that lead to her rages, and thus understand it more fully.
It's wonderful that the story is interesting enough to inspire such thought and questions; I am thrilled :). I thought quite long about the wounds, and remember reading something in the very first book which got me thinking...
I'm getting quite nervous about reviewers saying that they suspect they know who I am--I keep thinking of the Lucky Dip at fetes; all that expectation and then the reveal...
This is a great story! And a displacement potion! what a wonderful idea you have there. Terrible, no doubt, for poor Severus, but wonderful for the story. I love this tale.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the fantastic review and the rating. I never had such a mean streak until I started writing fanfiction... but as far as I know, JK Rowling never told us to play nicely with her characters.
wow...this is so raw and painful. hermione's epiphany is spot on ...you handled it beautifully. i look forward to further updates of this wrenching story. thanks so much.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the lovely review. I'm working on the next chapter, and I've planned out right up to the end... I think anyway... lol.
Oh, wow. Snape does tend to be self-sacrificial, but this is obviously going to be a big deal. The four paragraphs building up to the last are masterfully written. I like the way he learns from McGonagall, and Hermione's barely controlled magic is interesting. Thanks for the tender moment.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the wonderful review. Snape has his reasons for a great many of his actions... the failing potion will eventually tell him that they're the wrong ones.
I really like how she sought him out in her sleep - twice. Too bad Snape didn't see it for what it was - a try to comfort. If he thinks he's going to come throught this, being around her in her emotionally charge state, he's delusional. I think she's already getting to him and it's cute to see how he tries to keep himself from falling for her.Nice job.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review and the rating. Snape has always struck me as being on that knife's edge between rational and irrational, using his role and purpose as a fulcrum, but that was gone the moment that he realised that he was no longer needed as a spy, and he would hesitate to think that he'd be welcomed back at Hogwarts. I must admit that writing this very much ad hoc means that I'm as confused as the characters...
You are doing such a marvelous job of exploring a survivor's situation: guilt, regrets, hopes... I'm really enjoying it.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the lovely review. I'm enjoying the research, the exploring and the challenge of trying to trap it back onto paper.
Lots of rage they have stored inside needs to be let out. I hope they can drop the student & teacher rolls to sooth eachother.
Response from sweetflag (Author of Enduring Recovery)
Thank you for the review. In some way I think that they already have dropped the assumed roles, but the bizarreness of it all makes them cling to the familiar. It'll be like suddenly noticing the silence after some background noise has stopped.