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Polyandry and Other Problems

ayerf

862 Reviews | 7.05/10 (862 Ratings, 0 Likes, 500 Favorites )

Drama Romance Epilogue compliant post-DH/DH What Epilogue? Potions Under Duress 141,862 Words 37 Chapters Complete

Hermione Granger Lucius Malfoy Severus Snape

A magical plague strikes the wizarding world, decimating the female population. The Wizengamot sees a revolutionary new marriage law as the only way to repopulate their dying world. Hermione, Severus and Lucius Malfoy get caught up in the consequences.

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Chapters (37)

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Chapter 25: Chapter 25

Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Chapter 28: Chapter 28

Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Chapter 30: Chapter 30

Chapter 31: Chapter 31

Chapter 32: Chapter 32

Chapter 33: Chapter 33

Chapter 34: Chapter 34

Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Chapter 36: Chapter 36

Chapter 37: Epilogue

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ayerf

Member Since 2006 | 30 Stories | Favorited by 277 | 151 Reviews Written | 1,977 Review Responses

Jumped on the Harry Potter bandwagon in 2000 (when Goblet of Fire was out in hardback). Prisoner of Azkaban is my favourite in the series, followed by Order of the Phoenix. I read and write in the SS/HG corner of the Potterverse.

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Reviews for Polyandry and Other Problems

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10/10

First of all thank you for the update! Seccond, what a brilliant update!!! Third, what a cliffhanger, what is this? Hermione pregnant, even if she had used contraceptive? And, what is it about the foetus that makes the healer search er books???? Do update again soon, I really need to know what is happening:-)))

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reviewing! Sorry for the delay in replying. Real life has been dreadfully busy, which means I have quite the backlog of reviews to answer. Hopefully chapter 16 answered some of your questions!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reviewing! Sorry for the delay in replying. Real life has been dreadfully busy, which means I have quite the backlog of reviews to answer. Hopefully chapter 16 answered some of your questions!

10/10

Aww that's sad.Good idea though, well written!x

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Miserable situation for them, yes.Thank you, I hoped it would be!

10/10

“They’ll suspect foul play,” she said in a flat, deadened tone.With not just one, but all three of them being infertile, surely "they" will suspect something! But, SS/HG/LM could blame it on Voldemort. Or all that Dark Magic? After all, the Dark Lord spent a lot of time at Malfoy Manor. Or suffering the Cruciatus might be blamed?

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you for reviewing!Very interesting theory! It's certainly a topic to cover.

0/10

that's just plain sucky. there has to be a way to overturn it! can't wait to read more!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Indeed. That's certainly what our protagonists hope for. Thanks for reviewing!

8/10

Oh no. Even when Severus loves her and Lucius lusts her? Why dont they give the muggle way a try? I have two beautiful nieces by that and I'm not even magical? Well, as Holmes would say, "I think this might be a three-pipe problem, Watson"I am sticken but hopeful.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Some things neither magic nor science can fix. But Hermione might be able to have a child eventually. We shall see.I hope to start writing the next chapter soon. Thanks for reviewing.

10/10

Read it all now, more please!!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reviewing!I hope to have the next chapter up within a week.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reviewing!I hope to have the next chapter up within a week.

0/10

I adore this story! Can't wait to see what happens next! Do you have an email alert list?

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I'm happy to hear it.I don't have an email alert list, no, but bookmarking or favouriting this fic on this site should mean you get an alert when it's updated. Which will hopefully be within a week or two.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I'm happy to hear it.I don't have an email alert list, no, but bookmarking or favouriting this fic on this site should mean you get an alert when it's updated. Which will hopefully be within a week or two.

10/10

Update!!!!! UPDATE!!!!!!! Pwease??

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Next chapter is in progress. Hopefully I'll get it finished in a week or two. I'll do my best!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Next chapter is in progress. Hopefully I'll get it finished in a week or two. I'll do my best!

9/10

That really was a nice thoughtful gift from Hermione and Severus. Oh, and by the way who did Droco pick??

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks, glad you thought so! As for who Draco picked, all will be clear in the next chapter.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks, glad you thought so! As for who Draco picked, all will be clear in the next chapter.

0/10

sherrithewriter

I love the part about Fawkes and his role in helping Hermione save Severus.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Or was it Hermione helping Fawkes to save Severus? Even I'm not sure about which one was the helper...

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Or was it Hermione helping Fawkes to save Severus? Even I'm not sure about which one was the helper...

9/10

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr who did draco pick lmao and what a sweet gesturewell another wonderful chapter as usual my dear hugs and chocolate

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

You'll find out in the next chapter!Thanks! I hoped it would be.The plot bunny snaffled the chocolate. I hope it behaves with the plotting of chapter 14 now...

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

You'll find out in the next chapter!Thanks! I hoped it would be.The plot bunny snaffled the chocolate. I hope it behaves with the plotting of chapter 14 now...

0/10

very nice. you know, lucius's power in the manor reminds me of the enchanted forest chronicles, King Mendanbar's power in the forest, etc. very interesting. I like it a lot.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you!I don't think I've ever come across the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Recommended reading?

Response from mock_turtle (Reviewer)

I loooooved that series when I was a bit younger. Their target audience is about ages 9-13, I think, but I still like them. There are 4 books, and the first is called Dealing With Dragons. author is Patricia C Wrede. they are very fun and sweet and full of gutsy female characters. and dragons. Mendanbar doesn't come in until the second book.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you!I don't think I've ever come across the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Recommended reading?

Response from mock_turtle (Reviewer)

I loooooved that series when I was a bit younger. Their target audience is about ages 9-13, I think, but I still like them. There are 4 books, and the first is called Dealing With Dragons. author is Patricia C Wrede. they are very fun and sweet and full of gutsy female characters. and dragons. Mendanbar doesn't come in until the second book.

0/10

Ah that was so sweet of them. and a bit sad too.But on the other hand it's as if to point out "your just married to us in name not in body or mind, this is 'our' gift" you know.....And the memory's... will they return piece by piece?Who did Draco choose??? Someone we know?? Luna?? (Oh wait..noo.. she died.. I forgot,) who's left?

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Yes, it is a bit of a double-edged gift, even if Hermione didn't intend it that way.We shall see what happens with the memories...And Draco's choice will be revealed in the next chapter!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Yes, it is a bit of a double-edged gift, even if Hermione didn't intend it that way.We shall see what happens with the memories...And Draco's choice will be revealed in the next chapter!

0/10

That's a sneaky way to eavesdrop

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Heh! That's Lucius, the sneak.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Heh! That's Lucius, the sneak.

0/10

The play between Severus and Lucius is spectacular! I could feel the tension it was almost tactile. I'm going to go back and read this again, this time more slowly (without interuptions) so I can invision all the emotions and expressions you wrote into this story.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I did my best, hope you enjoyed your second read.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I did my best, hope you enjoyed your second read.

9/10

Of course we all knew that the blending of these three individuals into a family was going to be neither easy nor quick, but oh what a potential for greatness when they finally all come to love each other, and that is the only possible way for it to work. What with two (or three counting Draco) alpha males and all that testosterone being thrown around, we may need to elevate Hermione from the position of alpha female to say Goddess to keep her from getting stepped on by accident.I don't envy you the task you have set for yourself, but I can't wait to see how you do it. Thanks for updating.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

It definitely won't be easy! And you're right that the only way it can happen is with mutual affection.Don't worry, I'm sure Hermione will be able to hold her own!...I don't envy myself the task this monstrous plot bunny has landed me with, but I'll do it somehow.Next chapter coming within a week, I hope you'll enjoy it.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

It definitely won't be easy! And you're right that the only way it can happen is with mutual affection.Don't worry, I'm sure Hermione will be able to hold her own!...I don't envy myself the task this monstrous plot bunny has landed me with, but I'll do it somehow.Next chapter coming within a week, I hope you'll enjoy it.

9/10

Of course we all knew that the blending these three individuals into a family was going to be neither easy nor quick, but oh what a potential for greatness when they finally all come to love each other, and that is the only possible way for it to work. What with two (or three counting Draco) alpha males and all that testosterone being thrown around, we may need to elevate Hermione from the position of alpha female to say Goddess to keep her from getting stepped on by accident.I don't envy you the task you have set for yourself, but I can't wait to see how you do it. Thanks for updating.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! It isn't going to be easy, no, but I hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! It isn't going to be easy, no, but I hope you'll enjoy the ride.

10/10

aww, that gift was so sweet of S&H! I'm glad Lucius took it in the spirit it was given to him. and glad that Hermione at least tried to get Draco to stay for lunch. I'm curious who his choice is, and whether Hermione will succeed in getting this woman to consider Draco. but I'm guessing that a really nice witch would want Draco to be on better terms with his father, his nearest relative. thanks for the new chapter!!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! Glad you liked the gift.We shall see who Draco's choice is in the next chapter... and if she'll have him.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! Glad you liked the gift.We shall see who Draco's choice is in the next chapter... and if she'll have him.

10/10

That was a wonderful wedding gift, I'm sure Lucius loved it. Great detail is apparent in this chapter with all of them rebuilding their lives. My only question is what was wrong with Hermione at the beginning of the chapter?

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Glad you like the details, I'm doing my best.Fawkes had inadvertently triggered her memories featuring him, and the rush gave Hermione quite the headache and tangled up the rest of her memories. Hope that clears it up!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Glad you like the details, I'm doing my best.Fawkes had inadvertently triggered her memories featuring him, and the rush gave Hermione quite the headache and tangled up the rest of her memories. Hope that clears it up!

10/10

My favorite line of the chapter: Lucius snorted. “Worry about morality after she’s better. Get on with it!” I agree completely! It is much easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. I wonder who Draco has choosen that has pissed off Hermione? I cannot remember who all you have killed off.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! The only problem with asking for forgiveness rather than permission is that you're rather more likely to be hexed... lucky for Severus that he was forgiven!Heh... yes, quite a few witches have been killed off. There's a reason I made a list of who died and who survived!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! The only problem with asking for forgiveness rather than permission is that you're rather more likely to be hexed... lucky for Severus that he was forgiven!Heh... yes, quite a few witches have been killed off. There's a reason I made a list of who died and who survived!

9/10

I really can't make head nor tail of Lucius at the moment. I'm not sure he knows what's going on with him either. Good chappy. Keep 'em coming.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

You have a point! Lucius has been wearing a mask for so long that I suspect even he doesn't know what his true face is.Thanks! Next chapter is with my beta, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can post it.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

You have a point! Lucius has been wearing a mask for so long that I suspect even he doesn't know what his true face is.Thanks! Next chapter is with my beta, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can post it.

10/10

I love the end. It is so thoughtful of them to offer such a gift to Lucius. And you made me curious about Draco's choice. If he's chosen Ginny I wonder how she will react. And Harry too...

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Glad you liked Lucius's gift, and that I've got you wondering about Draco's choice. That will be covered in the next chapter.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks! Glad you liked Lucius's gift, and that I've got you wondering about Draco's choice. That will be covered in the next chapter.

10/10

That was very sweet. Thoughtful Hermione! Personally, I wouldn't have considered marrying Lucius for one moment, but I am enjoying this story. Thank you for sharing it!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reading, I'm glad you're enjoying this despite your aversion to Lucius!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thanks for reading, I'm glad you're enjoying this despite your aversion to Lucius!

10/10

Awww. I'm glad they're helping him express his grief. I thought you wrote that really beautifully!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I hoped it would work, that you thought it beautiful writing is more than I could hope for!

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I hoped it would work, that you thought it beautiful writing is more than I could hope for!

0/10

Wow!!! Really enjoying this...love how multi-layered your characters are.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I'm doing my best to keep them believably human.

Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)

Thank you! I'm doing my best to keep them believably human.

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