Part 5 - Chapter 5 - Hermione, the Woman
Chapter 15 of 15
livvy6Severus tells Hermione the whole story of Claudia and Lily. He confesses his sins and his wrongs. Will Hermione be able to accept him after all he has done?
They sat across from each other, drinking tea and pretending to eat breakfast. Hermione had made it clear earlier that she would not force him to talk about Claudia or Lily until he was ready, but he would have to talk about it eventually.
For a long time, he sat in his black bathrobe, legs crossed, staring off into distance not facing her. He rested his left elbow on the arm of his plush chair, tapping a clenched fist against his mouth. His eyes were red and swollen. He was still very emotional, and Hermione waited as he periodically broke down and cried. Then he would gain his composure and stare off into space. The cycle repeated itself numerous times. Finally, he blew his nose and came out of his stupor. Hermione handed him a fresh cup of tea, and he gratefully took it. He sighed and started to tell his story.
He told Hermione about the Slytherin know-it-all that was just a simple, uncomplicated girl who had been born into a complex, sick world and had been unable to escape it. He, along with her father, and Voldemort, decided her fate, and he explained to Hermione about the old traditions, including the archaic "Wife in Waiting" status. He told her he first asserted his rights when she was sixteen, and he was eighteen. After her graduation, she lived with him at Malfoy Manor. She was eighteen, and he was twenty. He reminisced to Hermione about their talks, her superb intelligence, how she infuriated him with her textbook answers to questions (at this Hermione flinched), and their trysting in the outdoors. With shame he told Hermione about his deception, his lie to her that he would try to love her, but in reality, he only desired her body and wanted her to respond to him in bed to feed his ego and assuage his guilt over taking advantage of her honest love for him.
"Looking back, I realize that she was a very intriguing and intelligent young woman that stimulated my mind as well as my body. But I could not and did not want to replace Lily in my mind. Because of that, Claudia was a threat. I did not handle the delicate balance well. I was cruel and thoughtless, and at times deliberately cut her down, held her at a distance, and at times only coming around to have sex with her. I did not want to risk her breaching the walls I had built around me when Lily walked out of my life. I was drunk with the power I had as my status in her society, which gives all the power to the wizard and forces the witch to comply. I took a perverse pleasure for a while in dominating her since she was the true aristocratic pure-blood and I was only a half-blood. I hurt her so much, to my everlasting shame," he confessed.
He told her about the fight and the box she had found with the letter that had destroyed everything. Finally, he recalled how she died, and how cruel and heartless he had been just before Voldemort murdered her.
After a period of silence, in which Hermione was unsure if she should speak, he gave a chuckle out of the blue and told her about his precious image of the real Claudia that he respected that had nothing to do with his selfishness or Voldemort's needs.
"One day, I watched her study. Her hair was all wild and untamed because she had this habit of fisting it and messing with it when she got frustrated with her work. She had ink stains on her fingers and an ink smudge on her nose. I remember telling myself that was the real Claudia, and I fixed that image in my mind," he said brokenly, his voice thick with emotion. Hermione closed her eyes in pain, realizing truly how much she must have reminded him of her and the guilt...oh the guilt! Her eyes welled up with tears.
He told her about Dumbledore's death, and how eerily similar his death was to Claudia's. He also admitted his belief that for a period of time he became insane after he cast the Killing Curse on Dumbledore and fought Potter before fleeing the castle.
He closed his eyes and leaned his head back onto the backrest as the tears wound their way down his face. Hermione felt for the first time that every insult, every cutting remark, and each cruel name he directed at her now made sense. This Claudia was very much like herself in several ways, but as Severus told her about how he had controlled her, bullied her, and manipulated her to suit his needs, she realized that was where the similarities ended. Although inwardly she applauded Claudia's chutzpah just before her death, it proved to be foolish and suicidal to challenge Voldemort.
Severus began to talk about Lily, the fierce protector of people who were weaker and vulnerable. Hermione already knew so much from what Harry had shared from Snape's memories about their relationship, so it did not take long for Hermione to see where she differed from Lily. Yes, she was a crusader at heart, but she had a stronger nature. In Hermione's mind, Lily had strung him along with false hope for a future. She also did not possess the high self-esteem Lily possessed. Lily was a scrapper and warrior naturally. Hermione had to summon a lot within herself to rise up and openly stand up and fight against injustice. It just did not come naturally. She had to think it all out and plan a course of action, not blindly chase after people. As Severus regaled her with stories of Lily's cheeky behavior with teachers, Hermione cringed. As a student, she had been far too needy and too eager to please than risk showing cheek, but again, that was Lily and not she.
Hermione thought more about the two women. The Muggle-born connection, the brilliance in Potions he admired in her and Lily, but her struggles in Defense mirrored Claudia's struggle in Potions. Both she and Claudia were bookish "know-it-alls" who worked hard to conquer the subjects that gave them such grief. Hermione started to understand some of the deep hatred Severus carried inside. Claudia and Lily would never have the chance to reach their potentials. She could and would. But was he going to be able to let them go and be free to love her? She prayed he would.
***
Finally the truth was out, and the two lovers sat facing one another. Snape was a nervous wreck. Would she turn him away now? Well, at least he told her the truth just before he broke her barrier that she had surpassed every woman he had ever known. And it was the truth. Lily and Claudia were only incomplete pieces, while Hermione was everything he could ever want and desire in a woman. She was fierce and passionate, intellectual and determined to succeed, but she knew her own mind and she always said what she meant and meant what she said. She would never confuse him like Lily had. And she would never let him get away with the bullshite they both knew he was capable of. For that, if she would stay, he would spend every moment adoring her and would do anything she asked if only she would stay and be his.
Hermione stood up and began to putter around the room. She transfigured a quill into a toothbrush and went into the bathroom without a word. Snape was frozen in his seat. What now? Is she leaving? He heard the water running and he waited afraid and alone, resigned to his fate of rejection. It was what he only deserved. After all he had done, he deserved nothing beautiful like Hermione. If memories of loving her last night would have to last him for the rest of his life, he would have to take comfort that he had one blissful, perfect night.
She came out naked, her hair brushed, face scrubbed clean, and her smile bright. She walked past him and crawled back into bed. He just stared at her, captivated by her. She was so sweet and kind.
She smiled at him and said, "Aren't you coming back to bed?"
***
He literally kissed every inch of her body. She giggled and got shy when he kissed her feet and nipped at her toes, but let him do what he desired. He ran his hands through her hair and got lost in all the waves and tangles. It was perfect. She was perfect. He could not speak; the words could not form. He just decided to show her with his body how much he loved and desired her. He felt so horrible about how he ripped into her body. He didn't think to consider that she might have been a virgin. Before the Dark Lord fell, yes, but not now.
"Hermione," he whispered. "Are you okay? I know I hurt you." His face was full of pain and anguish for her.
She smiled and replied saucily, "But, how can I not be okay, when you kissed it and made it better?"
He laughed heartily, recalling how he had just moments ago, licked and lapped at her core until she broke apart screaming his name and every other deity she could think of.
He took her and held her close as he nudged her thighs apart with his own. He held her tightly and so close they could touch their foreheads and stare intensely into each other's eyes. He kept his eyes on her and whispered for her to look at him as he took her. His eyes did not leave her as his erection easily glided into her dripping, wet sex. Her eyes grew wide as he filled her, and he slowly thrust into her, pushing himself in further with each stroke. She was starting to feel the need aching inside her, and she started to wiggle her bum to find the angle she needed.
"Severus," she whimpered, "I need..."
He grinned wolfishly and grabbed her bum, tilting her, and began to stroke vigorously inside her. She arched her back and cried out.
Snape was lost in her. His head was thrown back, mouth open as he grabbed her thighs, hiking them to her chest. He pounded furiously into her, crying out her name and his love for her.
Hermione was overcome with the passion he felt for her. Each thrust awakened something deliciously new and exciting that she never wanted to end. She felt him drawing out her orgasm so exquisitely slow that when she finally succumbed, she was floating along an intense wave of pleasure that rose and fell over and over. As she gently descended into her afterglow, she watched as her lover came into his own shattering climax as he fiercely drove into her.
"I... Hermione! I love you!
He finally stilled but remained hovering over her. He opened his eyes and was captivated by warm brown eyes glazed over with peace and love. She reached out her arms to him, welcoming him to rest. He collapsed onto her, burying his face into her luscious breasts and sighed as she enveloped him into her forgiving arms. 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...
The End, or the Beginning. It is however you wish to view it.
A/N: I am so grateful for those of you who have stayed on with this angst-filled and sad fic. I hope that you have found the ending to be hopeful, which is how I wanted to end it. The torments that have plagued Snape for years can not be erased by a good shag, yet I do believe that the love of a good woman can make a hell of a difference in a man's life if he is open to that love.
Thanks to my beta, MadBrillaint, and those who have stayed on and left my so many encouraging reviews. Lots of chocolate and kisses to you all!
Livvy
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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!
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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!
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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