Part 3 - Chapter 1 - Hermione, the Woman
Chapter 11 of 15
livvy6Severus recovers from his near-death experience during the final battle, and returns to his old position as Potions master at Hogwarts. When the new Headmistress, Minerva McGonagall, informs him of his new assistant as he still convalesces, he makes the decision to drive her away from him in hopes of securing her future.
If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way...
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This is the beginning of the third and final part of this story. Thanks to my beta, MadBrilliant, and to all those who have reviewed.
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He lay in a hospital bed. He was so weak, so weak. A familiar face would come to him and then leave. He remembered voices telling him Voldemort was dead. Harry Potter was alive.
Hermione? his mind shrieked. What happened to Hermione? Dear God...please let her be alright.
His agitation was apparent to all. The Healers were concerned about him. He would not rest until he knew. The face came back, and he was able to focus. It was Hermione! He passed out and welcomed the sweet embrace of release. No more battles to be fought... no more threats to endure. The bastard had gone to hell where he deserved. Harry and Hermione were well. He welcomed death. He would no longer need to fight it.
Instead of death, his release brought a faster healing for his condition. He found himself bombarded with well wishers and the remaining members of the Order coming and crying to him over the hateful thoughts they had harbored against him for so long. It made him uncomfortable. He did not deserve it. He deserved nothing. He saw Hermione with her bright smile and knew it was true that she had been there at his side, urging him to fight for his life. Why? Why did she have to ask that of me, when I could never deny her? She was so lovely. He had missed seeing her, looking at her, watching her work and study, and his personal favorite...bossing around the two idiot twins.
Minerva offered him his old position back as Potions master. He accepted it, not because he particularly wanted the job, but because he knew of no other life. He was still very weak and needed the familiarity around him. Minerva sensed his trepidation over his abilities and said that Hermione Granger would be assisting him with his classes while she finished her N.E.W.T.s. He was not happy at all with the arrangement and told her so. Repeatedly. And loudly.
"Severus," Minerva said timidly, as if she were testing the waters. "Hasn't this gone on long enough? Potter and Weasley will not be returning. Miss Granger will only stay on as a student until the Christmas Hols, during which she will take her N.E.W.T.s. She can stay on for the rest of the school year assisting you as you see fit, and then she will be gone. What could you possibly have against Miss Granger? Is it because she is Potter's friend? Because if that is the reason, Severus, I think you are being quite unreasonable!"
Snape glared at her. "You know nothing. NOTHING!" he raged. "I will not have that insufferable know-it-all in my classroom!" he roared. Then he slipped into a hacking cough that Minerva watched on with an "I told you so" smirk as he sank weakly into a sofa chair.
Minerva had watched his temper tantrum with a keen eye. Finally, something snapped into focus, and she decided to approach the issue delicately. She stood up, smoothed down her robes, and walked slowly around her desk to stand in front of him.
"Severus, I am your colleague, yet I do not presume to pretend I can just slip into a familiarity with you that you shared with Albus. Nevertheless, I was your teacher once, if you haven't forgotten." She gave him a knowing look, and he started to get agitated.
"I'm not going to listen to this!" he growled as he struggled to stand from his seat.
"You will listen to everything I have to say, Severus Snape! Now sit!" she barked.
He was far too exhausted and weak to fight her. He sank back into his chair and waited for the inevitable.
She began again. "I recall, as your teacher, many things that took place during your latter years here as a student." Snape glanced up at her with a scowl that distinctly said, "Don't!"
Minerva continued without regard to his silent warning. "Oh, yes, Severus, I remember how it used to be in Slytherin house: the so called 'old traditions'. I also recall another 'know-it-all', as your house was wont to call her. She was a brilliant student with a sharp mind and powerful in her magic. Unfortunately, she was conditioned to be obedient to the 'old traditions' and was susceptible to domineering and ruthless people. She left Hogwarts in your care, Severus, and I was told a marriage was to take place. Then she suddenly disappeared shortly after Harry's birth. I regret that with all the hoopla of securing the Potters a safe house, the subsequent moving, and then the shock of their deaths surrounding Voldemort's defeat, young Miss Fairfax slipped from my mind. That was until some years ago when another, as you call her, 'know-it-all' came into my Transfiguration class and amazed me with her knowledge and skill. Then I remembered." Her voice failed her, and she took out a hankie and blew her nose.
By now, Snape was slouched in his chair with one hand hiding his face from the Headmistress. Please don't! Please don't make me tell!
She spoke again in a thick voice that trembled with emotion. "I've waited and endured for years, Severus. Please, just tell me what has become of her?"
"She's dead," he whispered.
She choked out a sob. "Was it he?"
He nodded. "Voldemort cast the Killing Curse, but it is my fault she died. I drove her to a state of hysteria that made her say things that angered him to such an extent that he just...he just killed her. A pure-blood! It was and is a reality that continues to be unbearable to live with!" he said in an anguished voice.
He steadied himself and then became angry. "You see now? I can't have her around me. She reminds me so much of Claudia."
"And Lily," she interjected.
He glared at her with a hate so intense, she knew that she was right in one.
"She stays, Severus," she stated in a firm tone. "You need to put these demons of yours to rest, once and for all. It is not Miss Granger's fault she reminds you of your past sins. Do not allow history to repeat itself!" she warned with a glint in her eye.
He left defeated. Miss Granger would stay, and he would have to live with the hurt.
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The next time he saw her, she was coming into his lab, ready to start work. She had changed so much. She was a beautiful eighteen-year-old woman. Her long curly hair was styled, elegantly straightened, and fell down just past her shoulders. Her brown eyes were so familiar. He wanted to cry at the sight of her. Indeed, over time, whenever he would catch her working, her fingers covered with ink-stains and always a smudge of ink on her nose or cheek, his breath would catch, and the memories would flood back. There were many nights that he would brood alone, swirling his brandy around in his glass, thinking about her.
He found himself thinking less and less of Lily since the battle. When he gave his memories to Potter and begged him to look into his green eyes, it was his goodbye, and he let her go. The only problem was that he found himself dwelling more and more on Claudia. He never fully understood Lucius' comment about Hermione being an amalgamation of the two women. He thought Lily existed on a higher plane that was more beautiful and ethereal than Claudia was or Hermione could hope to be. Nevertheless, now he was starting to see the qualities he loved the best in both women manifested in the young witch he worked alongside day in and day out, and it bothered him a great deal.
When something bothered Snape, whether it was large or small, the people around him suffered. The war had taken so much from him, not only his health, but also his peace of mind. It wasn't that he was an invalid; he just could no longer summon the iron will and strength he had always relied on to help him hide the truth of his feelings from others. He never fully recovered from his breakdown the night he killed Dumbledore. He wished to be in Azkaban every day. He wanted to forget the memories that never seemed to leave him alone. Therefore, he lashed out. Unfortunately, it was his assistant, Hermione Granger, who caught the brunt of his bile.
At first, it was small things, such as her not placing an ingredient back in its proper place, or bothering him about a simple step in a potion that she thought she had a better answer for. There were times he would look at her when she was quiet, working silently, dutifully, and there would be Claudia, and he would start screaming and yelling at her out of a dead calm. She would look at him with a fear that shamed him those times. He was going insane, and he knew it. Then at times when she would disagree and argue a point with him about a potion question, it was as if Lily was back. Hermione would get so fierce in her argument; he would feel the burning in his belly traveling throughout his loins that refused to leave him. He began to snap at her for the most ridiculous things because he hated what she represented. Moreover, he hated that she made him yearn for things he had not wanted in over twenty years.
He was not so far gone that he could not realize Hermione was her own person. Yes, she represented and resembled the two loves of his life, or what had passed for love because unfortunately he had never had a true love. One woman was an angel, pristine and perfect with no flaws, and the other had been the one woman he had only sated his lust with but never had allowed himself to accept or return her love. However, Hermione was by far a bigger and brighter star! She was already on that road to greatness, which had been stolen and ripped from Claudia and Lily because of his selfishness. He covertly started to watch her work. He would stand deliberately close to her to be near her to torture himself. He hated himself for acting like a lecherous pervert. She was barely 19 years old, and he was just an old bastard.
One day, he snapped and yelled at her so badly; she burst into tears and ran out of the lab. He felt like an arse. He was an arse! But she was driving him mad with longing, and he feared what he would do to her. Half the time all he could think about was tearing off her clothes and forcing himself inside her. Even after twenty years, he could still remember how it felt the first time he took Claudia. She had cried and whimpered against him as he pushed himself into her. He had held her and calmly soothed her, promising her it wouldn't hurt again. He still felt the guilt and shame that he did not treat her better, but he had relished in the fact she was a virgin. He wondered from time to time if anyone had taken Hermione yet. If not, God help him if he were to find out! He couldn't handle it anymore! So, he decided to drive her out! Make her absolutely detest his presence to the point where she would refuse to be near him. If she stayed near him for much longer, he would ruin her and destroy her future as well. So, his course was clear. Just a few more miles and then he could sleep. Yes, that was what he would do.
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Not Lyssa, her mom. I enjoy and read a lot of fanfiction and liked reading your story very much. It was well written, and you had a good plot. It presented Severus in a very different light, and made him more human than most of the other stories. Congrats!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece! I was thoroughly immersed in it from start to finish - so much so that I read it in one sitting - it was worth the eye strain!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I'm so glad you enjoyed my fic! Thank you for reviewing :)Livvy
that was a really sweet story. i loved it.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you. It was a hard story to write, emotionally. I really was painful writing Claudia's death... but I'm glad you liked how I put it all together.Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
I am not quite sure how I missed this little treasure, but I am very glad I found it.I love your writing style, and your characterizations. You are quickly becoming one of my all time favorite fic writers!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it.Livvy
First thanks for such a wonderful story of hope and redemption. This hasn't always been easy to read, the feelings involved were at times overwhelming. It is what it is and what had to be in order for Snape to have a happy future. I liked how you ended the story, "It was far from over. There would still be demons to fight and fears to confront, but she loved him and he loved her.
It was enough.
He could start again. He had found a way "
Perfect.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks! I'm you liked how I ended it. There are too many things to work on and deal with. One good shag just can't fix all of that.Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks! I'm you liked how I ended it. There are too many things to work on and deal with. One good shag just can't fix all of that.Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
oh my goodness, I didn't see it coming. I totally understand her saying what she did but not in front of voldermort. Especially since I don't believe Severus truly "loves" Lily. Wants her beyond reason, yes. But to get Claudia killed, I can imagine the hell he's really going to feel when he meets Hermione. Looking forward to the rest of the story. Love your story.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks! I planned it to be a big shocker and for it also for foreshadow a similiar death Severus would be a part of in the future. Her death will haunt him.Claudia had kept silent for so long and gave so much it was the last straw. Being a pure-blood she didn't think she would get killed. But...Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks! I planned it to be a big shocker and for it also for foreshadow a similiar death Severus would be a part of in the future. Her death will haunt him.Claudia had kept silent for so long and gave so much it was the last straw. Being a pure-blood she didn't think she would get killed. But...Thanks for reviewing!Livvy
livvy, you are a superb writer. your characters leap off the page and are so true. this was one of the most powerful stories i've read (one of the other most powerful stories was also one of yours). and you had me in tears. i agree lily was leading him on. thanks so much for sharing your time, talent and vision. you rule and reign!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Aww! Thanks, girl! I'm glad you liked it!Thank you!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Aww! Thanks, girl! I'm glad you liked it!Thank you!Livvy
The story and plot were GREAT! Soooo complex. I really liked how Lucius pushed him to talk to her. I'm so happy he could see Hermione, and not her just as a subsitute for the two girls. I really believe that they live on, happy. And I'm sure he has his setbacks, but she is there to support him, and he respects AND loves her to the core of his soul.SOOOOO good. Hugs~
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I'm so glad you liked it! I really wanted to leave like that: open-ended. There was no way for everything to be fixed like that and I really wanted to let the reader decide how they thought things would end for them.Thanks for reading!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I'm so glad you liked it! I really wanted to leave like that: open-ended. There was no way for everything to be fixed like that and I really wanted to let the reader decide how they thought things would end for them.Thanks for reading!Livvy
ooooo loved that part! how he thought of her will wanking! LOVED IT! He is finally growing up and knowing what love is i hope.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
He still has a lot ahead of him, but he will start figuring it all out. Unfortunately, he is still highly mentally unstable from killing Dumbledore. It reminded him too much of how Claudia died.I know-I love the thought of Severus masturbating, I don't know, probably because he seeme to be a person who denies himself so much and never lets his guard down in public. SO the thought of him in private losing himself in very naughty thoughts is very ...Yum! LOL!Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
He still has a lot ahead of him, but he will start figuring it all out. Unfortunately, he is still highly mentally unstable from killing Dumbledore. It reminded him too much of how Claudia died.I know-I love the thought of Severus masturbating, I don't know, probably because he seeme to be a person who denies himself so much and never lets his guard down in public. SO the thought of him in private losing himself in very naughty thoughts is very ...Yum! LOL!Thanks,Livvy
oh sev. what are you to do?
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Yeah, he's really screwed. And it's going to get much worse.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Yeah, he's really screwed. And it's going to get much worse.Thanks,Livvy
ah ha! so i was right, she IS a mix of lily and claudia. AND lucius even sees it!!!! I love the line... "stop fighting with the mudblood." bwhahahahahah
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I know, Lucius can be really fun to write if he's not playing the role of a sadist. I have him in a more likeable role. He will continue to talk with Severus about the whole Claudia/Lily/Hermione trifecta! LOL!Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I know, Lucius can be really fun to write if he's not playing the role of a sadist. I have him in a more likeable role. He will continue to talk with Severus about the whole Claudia/Lily/Hermione trifecta! LOL!Thanks,Livvy
wow. WOW. Oh, you really have done an excellent job with this chapter. THe similarites between claudia and lily and hermione... hermione is like going to be a mix of claudia and lily, right? Oh, I am with him... I'd go barking mad. So, now I am feeling a BIT sorry for Sev. Just a bit...
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Yes, Hermione is going to continue reaminding him of the two womwn he lost and it is going to fuck with his mind like crazy! Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Yes, Hermione is going to continue reaminding him of the two womwn he lost and it is going to fuck with his mind like crazy! Thanks,Livvy
So, he is having lots of thoughts of claudia. maybe he did love her and just didn't realize?
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
More like he is realizing all the things he took for granted. He probably relaizes he could have fallen in love with Claudia if he had given her a chance and had not had his obsession with Lily holding him back. It's all just really sad and Severus is the loser in all this-as it should be because he was so heartless and cruel towards Claudia.THanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
More like he is realizing all the things he took for granted. He probably relaizes he could have fallen in love with Claudia if he had given her a chance and had not had his obsession with Lily holding him back. It's all just really sad and Severus is the loser in all this-as it should be because he was so heartless and cruel towards Claudia.THanks,Livvy
i really like how you are intertwining claudia and lily and canon stuff here. It is so logical about the mess he made because of the killing of claudia and her family.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks, I really wanted to make a plausible reason for him to seek out Dumbledore that would fit Claudia into it.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thanks, I really wanted to make a plausible reason for him to seek out Dumbledore that would fit Claudia into it.Thanks,Livvy
oh my god. i fucking hate severus right now. poor claudia. i can't even describe how i am feeling for her. i really hope sev changes.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I know, Claudia didn't deserve what life handed her, although she at least got to speak her mind and call them all for what they were. And Severus will suffer. He will be racked with major guilt!Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I know, Claudia didn't deserve what life handed her, although she at least got to speak her mind and call them all for what they were. And Severus will suffer. He will be racked with major guilt!Thanks,Livvy
Oh, I would be sooooo angry if I were claudia. I would HATE to marry someone who didnt love me in return. I hope she stands up for herself.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
She will and it will be explosive. Unfortunately she won't do it for a long while, she'll still put up with a lot of crap.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
She will and it will be explosive. Unfortunately she won't do it for a long while, she'll still put up with a lot of crap.Thanks,Livvy
Oooo, looky what I found! It caught my attention because I LOVE the song Hurt. From this story to the one that I am helping you on... wow. I can totally tell how much you have grown in your writing. You should be proud of yourself!Miss Claudia sounds A LOT like Hermione... wonder where you will go wtih this. And ps. love love the pictures on the chapters. brilliant
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
AWW, sucks! Thanks, I'm glad you like the pics. I hope you continue to like it.Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
AWW, sucks! Thanks, I'm glad you like the pics. I hope you continue to like it.Livvy
oh, i am sure it will really haunt him when hermione comes into the picture. oh my oh my.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
It will. He will suffer a great deal.Thanks,Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
It will. He will suffer a great deal.Thanks,Livvy
Fantastic story! I was searching around for a really good story and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this one. Excellent job!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing.Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing.Livvy
Hi. I've just read your story and I thought I'd wait 'til the end to leave a review. You'll have to bear with me as I don't usually leave a review when I read. Here goes.It took a bit of time to get into the story at the beginning, but despite my initial reservation about the characterization I found myself drawn into the plot. I liked the way you portatryed Lucius and Voldemort and I found the archaic structure of Death Eater society signing the women off to be the property of the men was convincing.I wasn't too sure about the overtly sexual way Claudia was referred to especially when she was underage. I understand why you did it, but I personally didn't like it.Over and over again Claudia didn't want to be dictated to by the wizarding society and then during the second part of the novel, she's pining for his love and miserable because he's crushing on Lily Evans? This bit confused me a bit. I might have to reread it and see whether this becomes a bit clearer. I just couldn't buy that she would be in love with him after he'd been a grumpy git for most of the first part of the story.The death scene was quite disturbing. Good stuff!Now for the second part of the story : Hermione as a child. While I liked the way you portrayed Severus as a man on the edge, I was a bit squicked about the later parts when he started to get all obsessed with her and desire her. Again I think it's that 'underage + teacher' thing that I didn't like. It put me off to the point that I nearly didn't finish the story , but I stuck with it and I'm glad I did.The last part of the story was so- so for me. I liked the sense that Severus was spiralling out of control and lashing out at Hermione and Lucius was trying to be his friend. In fact, one of the best things about your storywas that you attempted to humanise Lucius to an certain extent and show him as a friend. I had a bit of a problem with the scene where he is overcome by his emotions and pratically tries to rape her after the party and then suddenly she is in love with him and the only woman who can help him heal the wounds of his heart. Umm... not to be facetious here , but he forced her into sex! There's no way the start of that scene was consensual. I found it very hard to believe that she would turn round and accept his sexual advances after that. let alone enjoy it.Right on the whole I decided to give you a 3.5 rating because the bits that you did well were extremely good. There were other bits that I didn't like , but I don't know whether that was down to personal preference or a flaw in the story.Please don't be offended by anyting I said: As I hope I've made it clear I did eventually enjoy the story and I'd like to read anything else you've got. Just no underage sex or rape, please!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I am glad you left a review, it is always good to get feedback, even if the impression was different than what I intended. I can understand how disturbing it would be reading about the sexualization of Claudia so early on. I wanted there to be that tension of the pure-blood society and their misuse of people. I cannot believe Death Eaters would only be cruel to Muggles and be perfect husbands and fathers at home. I can see room for some compartmentalization, but there would have to be something off, so I chose the dehumanizing of women.Severus' relationship with Claudia was rife with extremes. They fought and he was at times creul and distant, but then there were times they would talk and talk and the sex was very good, especially when she gave herself fully to him.In regards to Hermione, my intention was not to have him "desire" her, just that she would trigger the guilt and shame he felt about Claudia since they looked so much alike. The interest I meant to portray was to be of a respect for her talent and abilities as a witch and Snape's trying to deal with the pain of his past. I do not like underage teacher/student lustings, although I am not against the teacher/student scenario. At the end of Hermione, the child, Hermione was already 17 when he was fantisizing about her. But I can see your point. It can be a fine line. Perhaps, I didn't make my writing clear enough to get the message across properly.I am so sorry the confrontation Hermione had with Severus at the end came across as forced sex, coersion, or rape. That was not my intention. I wanted to portray an emotionally mature Hermione able to withstand the emotional chaos going on with Snape. Certainly, she could not be the woman to cure his ills, that was why I left the story like I did. Severus was going to have to find a way. He was going to have to let things go and move on because he wanted to do it. Hermione just listened as he talked about his past.The sex was untamed and wild. I am so sorry it came across as being forced upon Hermione. I can only say, I probably did not write it well enough to get my intention across. However, I'm glad you found parts you liked and I'm glad you enjoyed the more "human" Lucius. I think we just don't see a lot of that!My fics are mostly darker in nature. It's the kind of writer I am, although the one I'm posting now, "Bookends" has more humor to it and there is no student/teacher coersive relationship between the two of them (SS/HG).There probably won't be many stories of mine you would like, I do deal with a lot of abuse and violence. "Full of Grace" is one that has nothing of sexual abuse in it. "I'll Be There" may interest you as well. That is all consensual.Again, I want to thank you for letting me know your opinions on the fic. I'm sure it wasn't you, I'm still learning how to write and get the feelings I want to convey on paper in an understandable way to the reader.Thanks!Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
I am glad you left a review, it is always good to get feedback, even if the impression was different than what I intended. I can understand how disturbing it would be reading about the sexualization of Claudia so early on. I wanted there to be that tension of the pure-blood society and their misuse of people. I cannot believe Death Eaters would only be cruel to Muggles and be perfect husbands and fathers at home. I can see room for some compartmentalization, but there would have to be something off, so I chose the dehumanizing of women.Severus' relationship with Claudia was rife with extremes. They fought and he was at times creul and distant, but then there were times they would talk and talk and the sex was very good, especially when she gave herself fully to him.In regards to Hermione, my intention was not to have him "desire" her, just that she would trigger the guilt and shame he felt about Claudia since they looked so much alike. The interest I meant to portray was to be of a respect for her talent and abilities as a witch and Snape's trying to deal with the pain of his past. I do not like underage teacher/student lustings, although I am not against the teacher/student scenario. At the end of Hermione, the child, Hermione was already 17 when he was fantisizing about her. But I can see your point. It can be a fine line. Perhaps, I didn't make my writing clear enough to get the message across properly.I am so sorry the confrontation Hermione had with Severus at the end came across as forced sex, coersion, or rape. That was not my intention. I wanted to portray an emotionally mature Hermione able to withstand the emotional chaos going on with Snape. Certainly, she could not be the woman to cure his ills, that was why I left the story like I did. Severus was going to have to find a way. He was going to have to let things go and move on because he wanted to do it. Hermione just listened as he talked about his past.The sex was untamed and wild. I am so sorry it came across as being forced upon Hermione. I can only say, I probably did not write it well enough to get my intention across. However, I'm glad you found parts you liked and I'm glad you enjoyed the more "human" Lucius. I think we just don't see a lot of that!My fics are mostly darker in nature. It's the kind of writer I am, although the one I'm posting now, "Bookends" has more humor to it and there is no student/teacher coersive relationship between the two of them (SS/HG).There probably won't be many stories of mine you would like, I do deal with a lot of abuse and violence. "Full of Grace" is one that has nothing of sexual abuse in it. "I'll Be There" may interest you as well. That is all consensual.Again, I want to thank you for letting me know your opinions on the fic. I'm sure it wasn't you, I'm still learning how to write and get the feelings I want to convey on paper in an understandable way to the reader.Thanks!Livvy
Livvy, I really enjoyed this ride, with all the emotions of a rollercoaster ( and I LOVE rollercoasters) Very well done and wonderfully wound together. Thank you.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you so much!Livvy
I really dont know how to discribe your story. It was beautiful, tragic and uplifting all at the same time. a job well done
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you! Yes, it really ran the extreme of emotions, didn't it? I hope you left it feeling hopeful for Severus and Hermione. I think they'll be just fine.Livvy
Nice finish, and you are right, the promise of a new start
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you very much!Livvy
I enjoyed your exploration of Snape's psyche. A very sweet story of healing!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you very much!Livvy
I'm so very glad Severus has hope laid on his path, though Hermione'd rather have a tough hide. Overall, I think I prefered the part with Claudia (a very strange occurrence for the HGSS shipper that I am), but I grew attached to her and watched with (a sick) fascination the tale of her love to Severus lead her to death. I also appreciated your view about Claudia's and Lily's personalities and how they blend into Hermione. Well done!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Hurt)
Thank you very much! I knew this couldn't be a "quick fix" it'll take a long time to undue all the damage Snape has done. But, there is hope and that was the premise of the story, for Severus to find a way to live again with himself. I'm confident he'll be very happy with Hermione.Livvy