Part 3 - Chapter 4 - Hermione, the Woman
Chapter 14 of 15
livvy6Hermione finally confronts Severus about his past.
A/N: There will be one more chapter after this. Thanks again to my beta, MadBrilliant, and to those who read and review! I hope you enjoy this long-awaited chapter.
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After a while to consider things, Hermione's anger started to rise up within her. Hermione was angry. Damn it if I am going to allow this to continue and let myself be intimidated! She strode fearlessly into the dungeons ready for the confrontation of her life. She was going to face that git and tell him exactly what she thought about him and then demand he tell her about Claudia Fairfax since he was obviously picturing and fantasizing about her as the mysterious woman anyway!
She banged as hard as she could on the door to his private rooms.
"Get away!" she heard him snarl.
She gave the door a withering glare. The smug witch that refused to open for her since she didn't have the password smiled nastily as if she were saying, "I told you so!"
Hermione wasn't backing down. She banged fiercely and screamed at the door, "Open this door, Severus Snape, or I swear by all that is holy, I shall start destroying every phial and ingredient in your stores!"
That did it. He flung open the door, and she was faced with a man with an anger that she had never seen before. The rage on his face was so potent that she felt she should seriously consider turning her tail and running for the hills. But then she squared her shoulders and remembered why she was here in the first place.
"Step aside, and let me in!" she barked at him.
"No!" he spat angrily. "Now get the fuck away from me!" he snarled.
She was blind with anger now. She pointed her wand at him, and he chuckled. "What do you think you're going to do with that?" he sneered.
"I am not here for games, Professor!" she warned. "Now step aside! You and I have some unfinished business to attend to!"
He silently let her pass. Now she was in his inner sanctum. What now? Okay, Hermione, get a grip! she told herself.
"You are a spiteful, petty man. I have had quite enough of your abuse and I want...no, I DEMAND you tell me who Claudia Fairfax is!" she yelled.
He strode to her and grabbed her by her arm and pulled her to him.
"You want know about Claudia?" he asked in a deadly whisper. "Why don't I demonstrate for you exactly who she was to me?"
He was waiting for her to turn and run screaming from him, but she didn't back away. He was incensed. Did this idiot girl have no sense of self-preservation? Well, I will have to take this further to make my point!
He jerked her flush against him and yanked up her dress to her waist. Her eyes were wide and full of terror. She seemed unable to move.
"You wonder why I treat you with such contempt?" he sneered. "You really want to know why I degrade you, insult you, and abuse you verbally?"
She nodded, aware that his hands were sliding slowly up and down her arse.
"I don't trust myself around you. And now you have entered the devil's lair, what should I do? Perhaps I should do all the things I have imagined in my deranged mind. What should I do first? Which fantasy should I indulge myself with first?" he murmured dangerously.
Hermione looked into his feral eyes. His lank, greasy hair draped his pale face, making him look scarier than she could ever remember. He was so close to her face. What was he going to do to her? Should she run or maybe call his bluff? Perhaps this was all a tactic to terrify her?
She decided to call his bluff. She threw her arms around him and kissed him wildly on the lips. Snape felt his mind shatter into a million pieces, and all the grief, rage, lust and pain rushed out. He grabbed the witch and began to tear off her dress. Hermione shook as he overpowered her. What have I done? she thought. She was finding herself strangely aroused by his ferocity. He dragged her to his bed and unceremoniously threw her on it. She watched him quickly take off his clothes.
What the hell is wrong with this girl? Why isn't she screaming and trying to run?
He watched in disbelief as she took off her bra and knickers. She got up on her knees, hands on hips, and looked up at him standing next to the bed in complete disbelief at the sight in front of him.
This is it! He wants me and he has wanted me so much he's tried to run me out! Damn it if I'll let him. But damn him if I'm going to be a substitute either!
He took a step back. This woman is not Claudia. Claudia never had the guts, the ability to stand up to me...until the end that is, but there is no Dark Lord anymore.
"Hermione, I apologize, I..." His words failed him.
"Let's make this clear! I am Hermione, and I will not be a substitute for Claudia or Lily. Am I understood?" she hollered at him with anger in her eyes.
He was stunned. There she was, in her wild hair and naked body on her knees in his bed! And she was demanding satisfaction from him. Lily never wanted me, and Claudia was just a pawn in the Dark Lord's game. She just did what she was told. But Hermione demands for herself! What kind of woman is this?
Hermione was beaming inside. She felt she had finally cracked the man. He obediently walked over to her, but he did not cower. He was on his guard and did not trust himself. Is she ready for all the things I want to do to her? he wondered.
He grabbed a fistful of her hair and pulled her head back as he bored into her eyes. "I am an evil man, Hermione. I have destroyed a woman that I have loved for most of my life and another woman who loved me so much it cost her her life. I have nothing to give you but pain. Is that what you want, Hermione? The pain and hurt? That is all I have to offer anymore."
She wrenched herself free from his grasp and glared angrily into his black eyes.
"I am not these women. I am my own woman. I decide what I shall have in my life. And not to completely dismantle the lie you have constructed about yourself, I'll leave that job to you, but just to shake the foundation a little, you do not possess that much power, Severus Snape!"
He looked at her, completely shocked. "Everything I touch, I destroy," he said brokenly.
She was getting impatient. "Self-fulfilling bullshite!" she spat. "I think you lost them because you drove them out. I think you took choices away from them instead of putting a little faith in them. Well, I am no one's puppet, and I will not take orders from you or anyone else! I've wanted you for too long. You aren't going to drive me out now!" she roared.
He was broken down and weary. He didn't want to argue anymore. She grabbed his shoulders, pulled him to her, and pressed her naked body to his. She kissed him with a passion that was so sweet he wanted to cry. He didn't want to think anymore; she obviously wanted him to take her.
He pinned her to the bed and furiously devoured her. He bit and sucked on every inch of flesh he could find. He captured her breasts and suckled and bit them as she writhed and gasped underneath him. He spread her legs and lavished his mouth and tongue on her core. She screamed out as she rode out her climax, and he rose above her, grasping her hands above her head as he hungrily plundered her mouth. She did not fight him. She is amazing! he thought.
He looked intensely into her eyes, his lips so close to hers. "Hermione, you have surpassed every woman I have known. And I have wanted you, but I never thought you would want me. I never believed this day would come! I swear, if this is what you want, I will never love any other woman. Only you," he said passionately.
"It is, Severus, it is," she whispered.
Then, without a word, he thrust himself into her, filling her to the hilt. She was shocked, and he saw a flash of pain wash across her face. He did not move and furrowed his brows.
"You're a virgin?" he breathed.
"Not anymore," she whispered painfully.
He closed his eyes in agony.
She knew he was upset. "Please, Severus," she whispered. "Don't stop now," she said breathlessly.
He began to thrust gently and felt the tears stream down his face and drip onto the sweet body underneath him. He would not take her like a rutting animal. He loved her. He didn't feel sorry for her, and he did not feel an obsession for her. She was Hermione, brilliant Hermione, and the brave Hermione, who offered herself knowing what kind of man he was.
He felt her struggling and trying to achieve her satisfaction, but did not know how to do so. He tilted her hips and pulled her legs up, thrusting in earnest. He never looked away from her. Hermione.
He heard her cry out again, arching her back, screaming his name in pleasure.
Severus!
His mind flashed back to brandy-colored eyes, and he broke down sobbing as he emptied himself into his beautiful Hermione.
He did not stop his sobbing. Hermione slid out from underneath him and hugged his body with her own. She protectively covered his body as he cried out repeatedly between his choking sobs as he gripped the sheets with white-knuckled anguish, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Hermione knew he was not talking to her. He was caught in a wave of pain from the past. There was going to be so much to talk about; there were years of anguish that needed to be released. There would be time. She would not leave. Ever...
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She did not sleep, but watched him in his repose. It was the sleep of the emotionally exhausted. When he woke, he would be more vulnerable than he had ever been in his life. She steeled herself for the battle to come. He probably would try to run her out or insult her in an attempt to get her to hate him again. But she would not allow it. They were meant to be, and he was not going to run her out of his life. She sat sipping her tea and watched the sun peek out over the horizon through the enchanted window.
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123 Reviews | 5.11/10 Average
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