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The Properties of Silver
madqueenmab88 Reviews | 7.16/10 (88 Ratings, 0 Likes, 127 Favorites )
Nominated for three New Library Awards!
Prompted in part by a fleeting, foolish crush the summer after her fourth year, Hermione assists the Order in an experimental charm meant to protect Severus Snape as he resumes his role as double agent. Six years after the war's end, it appears the charm has a few unexpected consequences... even though Snape's long dead.
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Woman of mystery. The stories I write are the most interesting things about me.
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I've already read your next chapter on Ashwinder so I'm a bit ahead but I just have to tell you how much I am enjoying this story, especially that particular chapter. I was reading it at work which was a mistake because I had such a hard time not laughing out loud during their banter... then i went an looked up a couple words since My vocab is not as great as Severus'!
I love this. It's a wonderful mixture of humour and more serious things, especially in this chapter. I like your Hermione's voice very much in this. Is she just paranoid or does she have a reason for her distrust? I wonder how Snape will react when he finds out why she tried to contact him in the first place. Looking forward to more!
oh my GOODNESS. a million points for originality, and infinitely more for your skill. i sincerely hope you continue this story for i know that it will be weaving its way through my mind for a long time to come.i love the steady build up, the cleverness of the gringotts situation, the tragedy of the war, and the relationship between ron and hermione. it is all actually beautifully done. i am in awe.(bows at your feet)lanie
OOooh I love this story. Really well written and paced. I am so glad Snape is back, what a trip through the Veil. Please update soon!!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I'll try, I promise.
Response from faeriebell (Reviewer)
No pressure of course! I was just coming off reading everything straight through and was a bit exuberant. I hate it when reviewers are pushy, oops, sorry! A really great story though. I wonder how he managed to come through the veil, and he does seem like his time dead has humbled him a bit. Anyways, can't wait to read more progression, great job so far and thank you!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
No worries. I didn't feel pressured or stressed or anything. :)I'm delighted you're enjoying this so much.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I'll try, I promise.
Response from faeriebell (Reviewer)
No pressure of course! I was just coming off reading everything straight through and was a bit exuberant. I hate it when reviewers are pushy, oops, sorry! A really great story though. I wonder how he managed to come through the veil, and he does seem like his time dead has humbled him a bit. Anyways, can't wait to read more progression, great job so far and thank you!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
No worries. I didn't feel pressured or stressed or anything. :)I'm delighted you're enjoying this so much.
I really like where you're going with this, and I can't wait to read more! Thank you for sharing! :)
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I' m working hard on the next chapter.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I' m working hard on the next chapter.
That was really quite good.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thanks!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thanks!
Very interesting, I loved the theory about the door being open because Hermione was/is an unspeakable.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I write fanfic in part to "resolve" little canon issues that bug me, and the ease of their Deparment break in was a big one.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I write fanfic in part to "resolve" little canon issues that bug me, and the ease of their Deparment break in was a big one.
This is one of the best stories on site, I hope you know. An absolutely delightful read. Thanks so much for the update!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
And thank *you* so much for the review. I'm working hard on the update, I promise.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
And thank *you* so much for the review. I'm working hard on the update, I promise.
Oh how I love this story let me count the ways:
1. The beanerator
2. A high insult to information ratio
3. Snape in a t-shirt
4. Ear regrets
5. erised-esque spell
IMPERIO: Post the next chapter now!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I must have had a good DADA professor at some point, because I'm going to have to resist that Imperio for just a bit more. The chapter's only half-written, and I just now discovered a plot hole you could drive the Knight Bus through. I am working on it though, Wand Oath. Not even "Choose Her(mione's) Own Adventure" (which I know you're following over on my LJ)can stop me!
So glad you liked the benerator. I think that's the single funniest thing I've ever come up with, and am thrilled you liked it too.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
I do wish we would have had more time to chat at Portus. I arrived at Kel & Subversa's room late in the day on Thursday. You left shortly there after. ((pouts)) It would have been wonderful to know the woman behind the beanerator.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I suspect you're confusing me with someone else, as I was not at portus. (pouts even bigger). Unless maybe someone Polyjuiced me?
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Clearly I had too much Portus Punch!!((is embarassed))
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
There's not such thing as too much portus punch!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I must have had a good DADA professor at some point, because I'm going to have to resist that Imperio for just a bit more. The chapter's only half-written, and I just now discovered a plot hole you could drive the Knight Bus through. I am working on it though, Wand Oath. Not even "Choose Her(mione's) Own Adventure" (which I know you're following over on my LJ)can stop me!
So glad you liked the benerator. I think that's the single funniest thing I've ever come up with, and am thrilled you liked it too.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
I do wish we would have had more time to chat at Portus. I arrived at Kel & Subversa's room late in the day on Thursday. You left shortly there after. ((pouts)) It would have been wonderful to know the woman behind the beanerator.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I suspect you're confusing me with someone else, as I was not at portus. (pouts even bigger). Unless maybe someone Polyjuiced me?
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Clearly I had too much Portus Punch!!((is embarassed))
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
There's not such thing as too much portus punch!
Holy Cats! What a start! I just stumbled upon this having forgotten all the recs to check out the New Library offerings and I am blown away. It is funny and stunning at the same time. I am not reading any further and will save it for tonight. I favorited and look forward to the rest.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I love the New Library--I've found so many new favorites through that community.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I love the New Library--I've found so many new favorites through that community.
I know I've read this chapter too, maybe on Ashwinder? No matter, it was just as good the second time around!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. And yes, it was on Ashwinder first. Sorry for the confusion.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. And yes, it was on Ashwinder first. Sorry for the confusion.
It has been a long time between chapters, so I was delighted to find this today. Please don't keep us waiting so long for the next. I echo what Elisabeth said - a terrific blend of humor and reflection; serious issues mixed with truly funny exchanges. My heart just broke with Ginny's outburst - why not Fred - looking forward to the next installment.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I know, and I'm sorry about that. I'm about halfway through the next chapter, so hopefully the lag won't be so very long.Very glad you found Ginny's outburst moving!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I know, and I'm sorry about that. I'm about halfway through the next chapter, so hopefully the lag won't be so very long.Very glad you found Ginny's outburst moving!
I think Hermione is justified in feeling paranoid, and I just love how you describe her feelings in relation to the locket story. It's true- she did have to fight a troll to get Harry and Ron to even care about her as a person, let alone a friend.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I always wondered when/if Harry and Ron would tell her about the Riddle-thing in the locket and so thought I'd try my hand at it.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I always wondered when/if Harry and Ron would tell her about the Riddle-thing in the locket and so thought I'd try my hand at it.
I just caught up with this. What a thrill to read something so amusing and yet so reflective at the same time. You touch upon a lot of interesting things -- survivors' guilt and grief, the slow adjustment to a postwar world -- but never at the expense of the story itself. Good thing, too, because it's such a funny and suspenseful plot. I love the way you depict Hermione's inner voice -- her private thoughts are so much more wry and cynical than her public persona. It should come in handy when she and Snape become better acquainted. Looking forward to more.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you so much. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I've had a lot of fun with her voice, and am thrilled so many people like it.
Brilliant writing!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you!
This is an amazing story. Please don't leave us to long without an update
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I'll try my best! Thanks for the review.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I'll try my best! Thanks for the review.
Excellent start! Nice twist on Hermione crushing on Sirius. "Shaking hands with the unemployed?" LMAO!Livvy
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I figured her taste would improve with age.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you. I figured her taste would improve with age.
I bet he won't consent to revoking the engagement. Great chapter!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Let me just say that Snape's return is not the *last* of Hermione's surprises.
Do you have this posted elsewhere? Because I know I've read this chapter and I really hope I'm not going crazy lol.I really like this though, especially the part about his middle name lol.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
No, you're not going crazy. I posted this at Ashwinder but somehow forgot to do it here. The summer heat has fried my brain!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
No, you're not going crazy. I posted this at Ashwinder but somehow forgot to do it here. The summer heat has fried my brain!
Very interesting turn of events...
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you! There are more twists coming...
This is fabulous! I'm enjoying your story very much. I think that isn't quite the result Hermione expected. Looking very much forward to more :)
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you! You're right; Hermione's more than a bit surprised.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you! You're right; Hermione's more than a bit surprised.
LOL he owes her a husband, so out he comes !
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Indeed. She's in for a bit of a surprise in the coming chapters...
What they said! everyone who's praised this story and liked your humor, your way with words, your clever plot twists, your characterizations. yes, what they said. This is one of the best fan-fictions I have read.
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you so much. I am glad you're enjoying this.
That's an evil way to end a chapter! LOL! But a brilliant chapter non-the-less! :D
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
I freely admit to being evil (after all, I use an Unforgivable in my author's notes!) but am glad you enjoyed this despite my wicked ways.
Aaaah! What a cliffhanger!!! Good heavens! I can't wait for more -- brilliant!
Response from madqueenmab (Author of The Properties of Silver)
Thank you so much. I'm working on the next bit whenever I can find the time.