Sasha is the same child, but in different versions of my HP world. Basically, in my reality Snape and Hermione are together. Naturally, he has not died. And they have one child, Sasha. But the rest is open for variation. They meet somehow. They stay together. Some stories are humorous, some are bitter (like At all costs). Sorry for confusing you - you don't need a timeline, I need a slap for not coming up with another name ;-)Sending her to Beauxbattons was the only way. And you are not the only one who hated me for doing it. But in the end she found the love of her life!

Hi,

! So glad you liked it. And I am really fond of Sasha ;-) They might come together differently from story to story, but most times, they end up with having her...Hugs from Germany, dear. Oh, and thanks for letting me use the spelle! The story should be up soon. And a certain story you betaed for me will be online today...

Honestly, I didn't have a choice. Too much nagging. Too many reviews saying "That can't be the end!" So I gave in. And am so glad you liked it!

Warm fuzzies - yes, that was precisely my intention *g* Thanks for enjoying the story and letting me know about it.

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,you are hereby hired as beta for the in-between-story, which will be (possibly) called "Secret Hobbies". Because everyone who suggests a sequel has to beta it. At least in my world.Honestly - interested? I'm always looking for betas who tell me honestly what they think of my stories. Dreamy and shell are perfect here, and that this epilogue is up you owe to CharmedForce. Get in contact!

Hi, Red Roo,I must admit, I am very fond of the name Sasha. In my version of the HP world, Hermione and Snape are together and have one child, said Sasha. How they get together, if they are married or not, if their friends now or are oblivious to their luch is irrelevant. So no, At All Costs and Unkissed are not related apart from that tiny detail. Thanks so much for reviewing! It means everything to me.

Of course he does. He has learned to do so during a certain night :-))) And of course he likes to keep his secrets.Thanks for reviewing!

She was just lucky enough to end up with the love of her life, in the end. That soothes a lot of ruffled feathers, I guess. And honestly - she paid him back during the thunderstorm! Not that it would have been comforting for her, but they came out even and could start anew. What they did. So don't hate me too much for sending her away. I really didn't see another way to continue this story - she couldn't have stayed, not whilst being that young and his student.Any chance that you will ever talk to me again *smiles sweetly and promises to write a story after your liking*

Oh, I will absolutely talk to you, it is Severus and Albus I want to kick in their buts:-) They could have told her why, especially Severus, he owed her that. While she still would have felt pain for having to leave, she migth not have felt so lost and worthless. And they should have made sure she got at least as good an education as she would have got at Hogwarths, they both owed her that. As I said, I wanted the happy ending and I got it so I am quite happy:-))

Thanks!

YES! Definitely - I cannot not write, at least not at the moment. There are a few stories in progress, a few to be posted soon. Some I already did post... Thanks for liking and reviewing!

Thanks! I myself melt like ice in the sun when my boy smiles at me, so I think it's a normal reaction. Especially for a hard man like Snape. I think we all agree that under his cold shell he's a quite emotional person.

Erm, yes, um... I'm guilty. I will write a sequel, actually, I have already started it. And an in-between story featuring Sam again. One you might like. The other one everyone with a heart will hate. Hope that helps *g*

Praise for the banner have to go to my friend shellsnapeluver - thanks again shell! And yes, I wanted Snape to be Snape, no matter how softhearted he gets when looking at his child. After all, he would be half the fun if he changed too much ;-)

Thank you so much for your review! I wanted Snape to be himself on the one hand, and completely in love with his child on the other. Seems it has worked.And the sequel - I will write an in-between story first, featuring Sam and Sasha. The sequel won't be pleasant. Hope that helps *g*

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Well, I had no intention to write the sequel, but too many readers considered the first ending as too open and unsatisfying. So I went soft. Sorry ;-)

I considered a bit of humour was due after all the angst and near-rapes and pain and things. Thanks for reviewing!

Does it bother you that it can't be that easily categorised? I specifically didn't put it into the Humour-area, as this would have given the wrong idea. But I thought a smile was due after all the angst and pain.Thanks for liking and reviewing!

No, it doesn't bother me that the story ranges over so many so-called categorizations.  I think that is the story's strength.  Personally, I hate predictable stories and predictable characters.  I loved how in this story Hermione's choices initially stem from innocence then from rage then from freedom and joy.  It was wonderful to see a three-dimensional Hermione that didn't worry about her halo slipping.  I also like the way the caricature of Severus changes, but isn't allowed to change by his friends.  They have him locked in a pretty tight, very predictable box - down to his habits and wardrobe - that he doesn't see himself as limited to.  They are thinking "Stepford Severus" and he is thinking "What is the big deal?  So I wear jeans."  That is so true-to-life.  I am always fighting my way out of cubbyholes my friends find it convenient to shove me into.I think you have written a great story.  Thanks for sharing it.

Thank you! I would have hated to mess it up in the last moment ;-) And the sequel... well, I'll wait what my beta says before I post it. If she hates it, I might rework it.

Thanks!

Thanks! That was the first original characte who had a line or two to say (Sasha's too young), and I am glad you liked him.

I write because I have to - the stories are jumping at me faster than I can write them down. But I write as well to be read, so reviews and the contact to my readers is the second main reason. I treasure each review, they make me happy, they make my day. I was quite worried that this epilogue would be not of the liking of my readers, so I am really glad that - until now - no one said anything bad.Concerning your little line - I just adapted it for the story. I changed it slightly, I hope you don't mind. And I gave you credit for it. Thank you so much for letting me know your thoughts, for talking to me, so to speak. I really, really love this.Best, hugs,chivalric

He might act differently when no one is there to observe him... Thanks for reviewing!

One of my specialities - I have a thing for fluff *g*Promise, Sam will come back in the in-between-story.

Hi, gab,yes, it has a name, but I won't tell you as it would give away too much about the content. As a warning: you won't like it. No one will. To soothe you: I will write an in-between story, called "Secret Hobbies". Hope that helps ;-)