Second Life
Lariope3,012 Reviews | 3,012 Ratings, 1 Like, 1,269 Favorites )
Hermione is forced to lead a double life when she agrees to Dumbledore's plan to protect Professor Snape. Inspired by the Marriage Law. Warning for student/teacher relationship, though Hermione is of age.
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Dear Lariope,It took some days to digest that this story which was a highlight over months is now finished with a tender and not a spectacular ending that fits to your story and characters. You did a great job to write about believable persons with their own obstacles to live the life they would have wished or theiy would have never dared to wish and cope with all the difficulties life presents. Usually I seldom read a story that is not finished yet but yours made me addicted from the beginning. So thank you. And I hope to encounter you soon on this page againmany hugs
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Dear Oneira,Thank you so much for this. It's taking me some time to absorb the fact that it is over, as well. It's been a long journey, and harder than anything maybe that I've ever done, but worth every moment, and mostly because I've had such amaazing support--your reviews have meant a lot to me. I'm so glad you picked up Second Life, and gladder that you liked it. Thank you so much. All my loveLariope
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Dear Oneira,Thank you so much for this. It's taking me some time to absorb the fact that it is over, as well. It's been a long journey, and harder than anything maybe that I've ever done, but worth every moment, and mostly because I've had such amaazing support--your reviews have meant a lot to me. I'm so glad you picked up Second Life, and gladder that you liked it. Thank you so much. All my loveLariope
Second Life was such a beautifully written fic. At the beginning I felt somewhat that Snape and Hermione were too comfortable with each other, too fast, but this is probably my own opinion and in any case, it worked wonderfully in this story. This fic was really really clever. I haven't read Deathly Hallows recently and can't remember all the plot details so clearly, but I an utterly in awe at the way you've twisted canon and fitted in SS/HG into it. You've given a new dimension to so many things in canon - I particularly loved everything about the time the Trio were on the run. Your attention to detail was really superb. The quality of the writing is amazing here too. I like the style you have - its very suited to the action/drama quality of Second Life. Your style isn't so much lyrical or poetic here but it never sacrifices on emotion and intensity and detail. You really brought across the emotional arcs of the characters beautifully - this to me can make or break a fic. It was wonderful to see the relationship between Snape and Hermione evolve - and not forgetting the relationships between the other characters - I really liked Harry's explanation of Ron's jealousy on the run - added a new dimension to the scene. I've just spent the entire day (!) doing nothing but reading Second Life, and these are the details which stand out most for me. I'm sure I'll reread it again - this is a masterpiece of the SS/HG genre. Brilliant!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Ilsa, It's amazing to hear from someone who has read it all at once. It began as one unit for me, and grew so long that I began to think of it serially, to respond to each chapter differently, and I wish I had your perspective! I know what you mean about the beginning, and I think, looking back, that I may even agree with you, but it's hard for me to step away from it enough to really be able to look at it clearly. I am a different writer than the one who began this story back in January. Thank you so much for your comments on my writing. That means a lot to me. That you chose Ron's motivation to comment on makes me thrilled. I was so frightened of that part--so afraid as I wrote it that no one would want to come with me on that, given the ship and the general sentiments toward Ron!Thank you very much for this thoughtful and lovely review, and thank you for reading. I'm so glad you liked it. Lariope
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Ilsa, It's amazing to hear from someone who has read it all at once. It began as one unit for me, and grew so long that I began to think of it serially, to respond to each chapter differently, and I wish I had your perspective! I know what you mean about the beginning, and I think, looking back, that I may even agree with you, but it's hard for me to step away from it enough to really be able to look at it clearly. I am a different writer than the one who began this story back in January. Thank you so much for your comments on my writing. That means a lot to me. That you chose Ron's motivation to comment on makes me thrilled. I was so frightened of that part--so afraid as I wrote it that no one would want to come with me on that, given the ship and the general sentiments toward Ron!Thank you very much for this thoughtful and lovely review, and thank you for reading. I'm so glad you liked it. Lariope
I just was disconnected, so maybe the first review got to you, maybe not.Anyway, this was the chapter I was hoping for in my last letter. This was the hope I was looking for. Thank you so much for returning my ability to hope for MORE, and thank you for your kind response before. Thanks again for sharing.
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I got it, but I still want to say thank you for this. It means so much to me that you saw hope in the ending as I did. Thank you for reading,
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, and for hoping for them, and for taking the time to review and share your thoughts with me.xoxxox
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I got it, but I still want to say thank you for this. It means so much to me that you saw hope in the ending as I did. Thank you for reading,
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, and for hoping for them, and for taking the time to review and share your thoughts with me.xoxxox
You little minx! Of course this would turn out the way I hoped at least for now. This was the chapter I should have read last time.As I said before, I am always a fan and will re-read this story soon. Keep up the wonderful work!Thanks for asking about everything and sending your prayers, it is getting worse, but I have to have some relief from the pressure and your talent helps me in that regard. Thanks for sharing. :')
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Dear Morgana,I think all of us come here to escape something. That we stay is a testament to each other. I hope that stories are bringing you some much needed solace. I'm glad you liked this one! :)Thank you for reading, and for the gift of being open with me. I will continue to hold you and your family in my heart. LoveLariope
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Dear Morgana,I think all of us come here to escape something. That we stay is a testament to each other. I hope that stories are bringing you some much needed solace. I'm glad you liked this one! :)Thank you for reading, and for the gift of being open with me. I will continue to hold you and your family in my heart. LoveLariope
Damn. This just keeps getting better and better! I'm reading a few chapters each night and you are SO tempting me to stay up and read all night. I'd be tired as hell and totally worthless at work, so I'm going to have to force myself away from the computer. But damn. This is so f*ing good!!
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Thank you,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Get some sleep! :) *hugs you*
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Get some sleep! :) *hugs you*
I can't believe its over. I mean seriously... this has been an amazing journey and I'm just in awe of the total amazing-ness that is Second Life. I'm just looking at the page of Chapter 48 thinking... it's over. I can't help but wonder about a few things that were left hangin out, but at the same time I'm really glad you didn't drag out the ending. <sigh> (What I'm trying to say is that I'm wondering if they find her parents and are able to reverse the memory blocky stuff) Anyways, Thank you so much for sticking with this story and keeping it moving and just doing an outstanding job. I look foreward to more great things from you in the future. Much Love ~ Karen Lyn
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Brena Marie, thank you so much. I know you are wondering about Australia. I think the reason that I chose to end it before then, is that I wanted SL to have an ending. I wanted it to encompass the war, and then let them live their lives. I'm afraid if I had gone on too much longer, the story would have lost it's tension and become, "Everything That Ever Happened to Snape and Hermione." LOL!But you know in your heart what happened after, and far be it from me to tell you differently (unlike JKR! lol)Thank you for all your reviews and support. I really appreciate it. And thank you for reading!All my loveLariope
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Brena Marie, thank you so much. I know you are wondering about Australia. I think the reason that I chose to end it before then, is that I wanted SL to have an ending. I wanted it to encompass the war, and then let them live their lives. I'm afraid if I had gone on too much longer, the story would have lost it's tension and become, "Everything That Ever Happened to Snape and Hermione." LOL!But you know in your heart what happened after, and far be it from me to tell you differently (unlike JKR! lol)Thank you for all your reviews and support. I really appreciate it. And thank you for reading!All my loveLariope
I am happily surprised. This is the first piece of Harry Potter fanfiction I have ever read, and I am having a great deal of fun! Thank you very much for an excellent introduction (though you may have spoiled every story in the future since they probably won't hold up to yours!) And by the by,I thought I should let you know that we are acquainted in real life.Hope to see you at the pub,and can't wait to read the rest:Ali Wallace
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Good gracious, Ali, my heart just stopped. When you wrote, "Hope to see you at the pub," I thought: WHO knows?? Who KNOWS???? but it's you, so that's ok. :) I'm glad you're enjoying it. Please do not tell anyone about chapter 3/4. :)Thanks for reading! :)
Response from Atanvarne (Reviewer)
I thought you might have that reaction. But hey, I used to draw my own comic books... so we are all among friends/geeks here. :)Consider my lips sealed.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Good gracious, Ali, my heart just stopped. When you wrote, "Hope to see you at the pub," I thought: WHO knows?? Who KNOWS???? but it's you, so that's ok. :) I'm glad you're enjoying it. Please do not tell anyone about chapter 3/4. :)Thanks for reading! :)
Response from Atanvarne (Reviewer)
I thought you might have that reaction. But hey, I used to draw my own comic books... so we are all among friends/geeks here. :)Consider my lips sealed.
Ahhhhhhhhh!*small animal noises of complete contentment* If I were a cat, I would purrr. I may happily purr anyway. Bravissima! Lariope.
I loved every minute of it. And by the way, the story was OK, too.
Please, Ma'am, I'd like some MORE!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you, le Chatelaine! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for this and all your reviews along the way. I wish I could give you more!! xoxoxo
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you, le Chatelaine! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for this and all your reviews along the way. I wish I could give you more!! xoxoxo
what a satisfying ending and so true to the story. thanks so much, it's been quite a ride.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you so much, Kimjo2. It's terrifying to write an ending to a fic this long, so I'm over the moon that you found it satisfying and fitting. *squishes you*Thank you for reading!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you so much, Kimjo2. It's terrifying to write an ending to a fic this long, so I'm over the moon that you found it satisfying and fitting. *squishes you*Thank you for reading!
I just started reading this recently, and I would've reviewed long ago, but I keep wanting to get on to the next chapter! *grin* I am enjoying the story a great deal, and it is an interesting take on things, the way it follows the unseen background of canon, in spite of being AU as well, and blended quite well I might add. I find it well-written and engaging, and I look forward to the rest. Thank you for the oh-so-pleasant distraction from an otherwise boring day!
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Thank you,
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! I'm so glad you're enjoying it--and you've paused on one of my favorite chapters. :) I hope it continues to distract you! :) xoxo
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Thank you,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you're enjoying it--and you've paused on one of my favorite chapters. :) I hope it continues to distract you! :) xoxo
Thank you, dear Lariope, not only for a great story ... but for timely updates and actually finishing what you started! You are a rare gem.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
, thank you. But you mustn't thank me for finishing! I took the fanfic writers oath: I will never post what I will not finish. :) Thank you for sticking with me for so long, and for all your support. I'll never forget your emails.xoxoxox
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
, thank you. But you mustn't thank me for finishing! I took the fanfic writers oath: I will never post what I will not finish. :) Thank you for sticking with me for so long, and for all your support. I'll never forget your emails.xoxoxox
Wow!! That pretty much covers it all. I guess your going to notice that all these reviews are on the same day around the sametime. well if you didn't then I'm telling on myself....This was me last night 
Not writing but reading! I could not help it, I got so caught up in your amazing story that I could not get away even to write a reveiw on this brilliant fic! (Shame on me!) But... I inhaled the first 15 chapters up until I started nodding off and realizing that the words were blurring and my eyes were about to pop out of my head!Please dont' take offense but its like a horrific train wreck that you just can't look away from. I'm not saying its a wreck mind you I just cant think of an anology to compare right now. Love it! addicted to it and will promise to be better about leaving the review you so richly deserve. Keep up the wonderful fic, sorry this is so long and I am going to continue to read more now, so I can get my fix!!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Oh, my dear! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! and I thought the train-wreck comparison was hilarious. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I'm really happy you've picked up the story. xoxox
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Oh, my dear! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! and I thought the train-wreck comparison was hilarious. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I'm really happy you've picked up the story. xoxox
OMG..... That was extremly hot! I could just imagine getting instructions in that sexy purr of a voice! *Shivers at thought* and just think they're not done *fans self* I am sooooo hooked, love it!!!!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Rawr! Me, too. :)Queue for "instruction" forms to the left. No pushing. :)Thank you so much!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Rawr! Me, too. :)Queue for "instruction" forms to the left. No pushing. :)Thank you so much!
LoL leave it to Ron to think of Firewhiskey not to mention dirty books! Poor Severus always duty bound and Hermoine falling right into the plan, but marriage to Snape, hhhmmmm I could think of alot worse fate.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
It's true--it could be a lot worse. ;)And I'm glad Ron made you laugh. Thank you so much!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
It's true--it could be a lot worse. ;)And I'm glad Ron made you laugh. Thank you so much!
hhhmmmm this is looking really interesting, dumbledor is always medelling and planning ahead hea. good plot. ;)
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Hi, I need to say that I almost cry reading this final chapie. The xmas tree was an amazing detail!!!I love this Severus, the one who wants to try.Thank you for give a chance of life to Severus, I think he deserves it. And thank you very much for let me read this wonderful fic!!!Cheers!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you so much,
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! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.I love this Severus too. I'm so glad you believed in him. Thank you so much for reading!xoxox
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Thank you so much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.I love this Severus too. I'm so glad you believed in him. Thank you so much for reading!xoxox
If there is one thing that gratifies the little SSHG shipper in me, it is to read a well-written, tightly wrapped cognizant story that explores their plausible relationship, without referral to overwrought cliches and teenybopper plotholes.
It isn't an exaggeration to say that this is one of the best fics I've had the pleasure of reading recently. Thank you for all the time that you've spent writing and planning - it has sincerely brightened up my day.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you so much,
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. I'm really honored by your review, and so happy that you liked the story. Thank you for reading it, and for this. I'm... speechless.
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Thank you so much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
. I'm really honored by your review, and so happy that you liked the story. Thank you for reading it, and for this. I'm... speechless.
What a wonderful story! I'm so glad I didn't find it until it was complete - I would have been miserable having to wait for each chapter... 
I'm not good at putting my appreciation for such a work of art into words (that's why I'm just a reader, not a writer) - but I can echo what many other reviewers have said. Wonderful characters - I really feel as if I know them and want to keep up with them in the future!Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you very much,
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! I'm so happy that you liked it, particularly the characters, whom I will miss very much too. It's hard to let them go!Thanks for reading!
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Thank you very much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so happy that you liked it, particularly the characters, whom I will miss very much too. It's hard to let them go!Thanks for reading!
So they will begin their married life together from here on out and put the past behind them. Second Life has been a great reinterpretation of the HP story. JKR should be jealous. A very clever written piece.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you,
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, and thank you for sticking with this story for so long. I've really appreciated all your reviews and support of the story. xxoxoxo
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Thank you,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
, and thank you for sticking with this story for so long. I've really appreciated all your reviews and support of the story. xxoxoxo
wow- i can't believe its over. i haven't reviewed second life b/4, but it is fantastic and i was always excited when i saw a new chapter posted. can't wait to see what you write next!
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you very much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for reading. As I am fond of saying, I'm sure there will be more soon. The fanfic bug has bitten me rather hard. :)
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you very much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for reading. As I am fond of saying, I'm sure there will be more soon. The fanfic bug has bitten me rather hard. :)
Is it really over? Let me digest for a few days.Just a day or two.LoveChristina
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
It's really over. Digest away! I certainly need time to. It's still all very surreal. Thanks for reading! xoxox
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
It's really over. Digest away! I certainly need time to. It's still all very surreal. Thanks for reading! xoxox
Thank you for offering such a gem of a gift. The depth of your characters and plot, as well as your immense attention to detail, are very telling with regard to the amount of effort you put into Second Life. The reader is left with emotions similar to those of the protagonists: bittersweet relief, gratitude, and the small, rekindled hope of a better future for these selfless characters. Once again, thank you.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you, MarieC. It means a lot to me that you liked it, and that you felt you were with them emotionally. xoxox
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you, MarieC. It means a lot to me that you liked it, and that you felt you were with them emotionally. xoxox
Oh Lariope this is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this. This is hands down the best fanfiction I have ever read. What a perfect lovely ending for our duo, the true start of a second life, one with hope and promises for the future. Where they go from here is not as important as their realization that they will do it together, unwaiveringly. Bravo, bravo. I want to print this story out and read it on paper, properly. Thank you once again for sharing your creativity and immense talent with us all.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
*hugs you so tight*Thank you so much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
, for this and every review, and all your support along the way. xoxoxo
Response from faeriebell (Reviewer)
Coming back, after so many years (how'd that happen?!) to read this again and it was just as good this time. I hope you've gone on to do wonderful things.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
*hugs you so tight*Thank you so much,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
, for this and every review, and all your support along the way. xoxoxo
Response from faeriebell (Reviewer)
Coming back, after so many years (how'd that happen?!) to read this again and it was just as good this time. I hope you've gone on to do wonderful things.
A wonderful story, thank you for sharing it.
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you for reading! I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
Thank you for reading! I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Brava, Brava, Bravissima!I loved it from beginning to end, and I adore your work. So, until you enthrall me with a new story,
Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
I cried a little at your little guy waving goodbye to me. Thank you for coming on this journey with me,
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Response from Lariope (Author of Second Life)
I cried a little at your little guy waving goodbye to me. Thank you for coming on this journey with me,
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