Travel, Conspiracy, and Men
karelia477 Reviews | 7.0/10 (477 Ratings, 0 Likes, 114 Favorites )
Hermione accepts a career offer she can't resist only to find out she's been set up. Two unlikely men offer help.
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Oohh, that Edwina is tricksy. The plot conitnues to thicken!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
She is and it does. *grins*Thanks for reviewing!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
She is and it does. *grins*Thanks for reviewing!
Conspiracy galore! Bugs in the office, followed, computer tapped... Good thing she has Slytherins on her side.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Oh, dear. I'd have thought the conspiracy galore was there right from the beginning. Maybe not. Sorry if I disappoint. Thank you so much for reviewing!
Response from beaweasley2 (Reviewer)
Disapoint? Are you nuts! I just meant that it's spreading, getting close to home (Hermioe's office) and becoming even more of a problem! Not that you haven't made it clear all along... sorry, I wasn't too clear.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Oh, dear. I'd have thought the conspiracy galore was there right from the beginning. Maybe not. Sorry if I disappoint. Thank you so much for reviewing!
Response from beaweasley2 (Reviewer)
Disapoint? Are you nuts! I just meant that it's spreading, getting close to home (Hermioe's office) and becoming even more of a problem! Not that you haven't made it clear all along... sorry, I wasn't too clear.
And here I was hoping she was going to end up in bed with both of them. But this is quite interesting.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
She will. That I can promise. Just not... now. ;)Thanks, as always, for your lovely review and stars!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
She will. That I can promise. Just not... now. ;)Thanks, as always, for your lovely review and stars!
What did I tell you about taking them straight out to dinner? Grrrr! Never mind , I am sure you have some *cough* other activities planned for later. :)
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins*Oh, there are plenty of activities planned—set in stone, rather— for later, but honestly, which self-respecting woman would find out one minute she is aroused by male/male interaction and the next jumps them? :)Thanks for a lovely review!
Response from sunny33 (Reviewer)
True, but then there is something to be said for acting on impulse and not overanalysing. 
She may start thinking... someone stop her! 
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins*Oh, there are plenty of activities planned—set in stone, rather— for later, but honestly, which self-respecting woman would find out one minute she is aroused by male/male interaction and the next jumps them? :)Thanks for a lovely review!
Response from sunny33 (Reviewer)
True, but then there is something to be said for acting on impulse and not overanalysing. She may start thinking... someone stop her!
This story is certainly well-plotted on every level, but I confess it's the little moments of humanity that continue to captivate me most - here, it's Lucius splashing the rain at Hermione.Well done - can't wait to read more :)
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I appreciate your thoughtful reviews and thank you. *bows*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I appreciate your thoughtful reviews and thank you. *bows*
My native New Englander is grateful that you thought to take care of the possibly quite irritating sand question... *giggles* Okay, not the most perceptive review I've ever left, but it is late...And I love the bit about the mural...I shall read on, but not tonight... sleep calls me...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* I know exactly what you mean.Aw, thank you for mentioning the mural!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* I know exactly what you mean.Aw, thank you for mentioning the mural!
I really like the deft way you perceive the uncertainties in this chapter - from this: He’s going to tell me he’ll go to live with Snape... to curiosity. Such a natural progression for emotions that are very fleeting - we've all felt them (well, okay, maybe not these specific ones) but don't remember to remember them. Nicely done.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you!
Once again you have it spot on:...in a part of the world where the majority of the population was dark haired. He’d never denied loving the attention his hair or impeccable appearance garnered wherever he went.--- Such an intricate description of how to get to Severus' home, followed by the actual reality of it opening up (and its paths to so much more, so much deeper) - nice echo of content with structure there... I love when that happens! *reads on
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! Sometimes I'm afraid such descriptions sound boring to the reader, so your words are like balm to me.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! Sometimes I'm afraid such descriptions sound boring to the reader, so your words are like balm to me.
This part, right here: Lucius let out a dry laugh. “Can you really, love? I don’t know if you can.” He sounded wistful. “When I returned, I had no idea whether I’d find Cissy and Draco still alive.It's so human, so gracefully done. You can just feel everything he feels, how complicated, how subtle. Brava.And Hermione's planning around potential hurricanes is just delightful. Reading on...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
You absolutely make my day, week, month with your reviews! You unerringly pick up the bits I'm happy with in my writing. It's a first.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
You absolutely make my day, week, month with your reviews! You unerringly pick up the bits I'm happy with in my writing. It's a first.
I love the tiny laws that chip away freedom - well, no, actually, I hate them, but *points to self* Still slightly bereft of speech here because of all of that lovely Lucius' hair stuff. Okay. Think, Ari....I love the way you capture the inanity of the insidiousness of the erosion of freedom.Okay, can I go back to thinking about Lucius' hair some more?But before I do... (the schizophrenic review continues): This: <i>I’ve not used that word since, but don’t ask me whether out of respect or the fact that I have feelings for him. I don’t know the answer to that.</i> That's really well done. Perfect emotional reality, that. And so like Lucius not to analyze it to death. *smiles*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* Did you know they tried to make a law making hoodies illegal in the UK not long ago. No idea if they succeeded (didn't follow it up), but it seemed sufficiently ridiculous to me to warrant inclusion in some story...Aw, thanks. Go back to enjoying Lucius's hair. He loves that.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* Did you know they tried to make a law making hoodies illegal in the UK not long ago. No idea if they succeeded (didn't follow it up), but it seemed sufficiently ridiculous to me to warrant inclusion in some story...Aw, thanks. Go back to enjoying Lucius's hair. He loves that.
Congratulations, you've made me schizophrenic. Half of me is all "ooo" about the technological vulnerabilities and your scathing political commentary. The other half of me is completely distracted by the thought of long, blonde hair and... Focus, Ari. Reading on...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Hee, that dark side must be colouring off. You? Schizophrenic? ROFL!Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Hee, that dark side must be colouring off. You? Schizophrenic? ROFL!Thank you for reading and reviewing!
*grins* I am entirely intrigued and loving the way you captured the setting so easily and readily in one chapter. Nicely handled! And I love Lucius' attitude. I think my favorite bit, though, has to be the political correctness and Percy Weasley.Reading on...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*squees* OMG, thank you!Yeah, funny how hardly anyone has picked up on the PC Percy...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*squees* OMG, thank you!Yeah, funny how hardly anyone has picked up on the PC Percy...
Lola and Karl are just as nice as I expected them to be.
I love this set of sentences: If you're decent, kindly open the door! and He opened the door. "Have you ever known me to be decent?" They are so perfectly Severus and Lucius!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! I'm glad you like them, too!Teehee. They do love their banter, don't they...
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! I'm glad you like them, too!Teehee. They do love their banter, don't they...
More and more intriguing. I like the observations on history and politics. And Hermione's reaction to Lucius and Severus was quite interesting *g*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you very much! I'm sure Hermione will get it. Eventually ;)
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you very much! I'm sure Hermione will get it. Eventually ;)
Neat, We get to meet Lola and Karl! But why didn't an earthquake make the news? And can Hermione's secretary be trusted, or will she give the message to the Wilsons? Am I looking for intrigue where there is none? Was it their Magick working to give Hermione a day off? Or was that power outage some sort of Wilson power-play?
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* I can't really answer any of your very relevant questions. I can assure you, though, you'll get your answers soon. :)Thank you for your lovely review!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
*grins* I can't really answer any of your very relevant questions. I can assure you, though, you'll get your answers soon. :)Thank you for your lovely review!
The more I read it, the more I love it. That is such a great story.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for reviewing! *admires the shinies*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for reviewing! *admires the shinies*
I found this passage particularly interesting, given the state of affairs in which we now find ourselves:"The Muggle governments do not wish for the masses to know that life can be lived in perfect peace here on earth. Or rather, inside earth, as they make sure it is not possible to do so on the surface."You've answered a few questions and raised more. Update soon, please.Beth
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! It doesn't take much to observe the world and find plots, lol.Next chapter is nearly done, so won't be long.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! It doesn't take much to observe the world and find plots, lol.Next chapter is nearly done, so won't be long.
i...would so totally do that, proudly stroll into the bathroom....in fact, i do believe i have! o.o; lol
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
And you're not the only one. ;)Thank you for reviewing and the shiny stars!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
And you're not the only one. ;)Thank you for reviewing and the shiny stars!
This magick is an intriguing idea, and I can't wait to see where you go with this. Really enjoying your story!Beth
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm glad you like it! Thank you for reviewing and the stars!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm glad you like it! Thank you for reviewing and the stars!
The plot thickens and I am extremely curious about this conspiracy thing... Do you happen to have any connections to the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) in Germany? They have similar theories (and they are bloody good hackers, too).
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I've never heard of them, but I'm certainly curious now!Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I've never heard of them, but I'm certainly curious now!Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Brilliant. Two out of three naked is a damn good start! Would they get breakfast over already!Who would think that Sev could be a computer expert?
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you!Sev has a few, yet hidden, talents. :)
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you!Sev has a few, yet hidden, talents. :)
I believe this is going to get quite interesting.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm glad you think so!Thank you for reviewing! *fondly gazes at the shinies*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
I'm glad you think so!Thank you for reviewing! *fondly gazes at the shinies*
Saving the world by magical sex? Where do the rest of us Muggles sign on?
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
In Antarctica. LOLThank you for reading and reviewing,
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
. *pats the shiny stars*
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
In Antarctica. LOLThank you for reading and reviewing,
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
. *pats the shiny stars*
Oh you are really going to drag this out and make us SUFFER before you get to Severus in the buff with Hermione aren't you! I am dying here. I love the way you mix history in with fiction. Well done. Irish
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Well... I wouldn't refer to it as dragging out, but after all, one can't have sex all the time. And I'm not much for writing just pwp.Thank you for your kind words!
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Well... I wouldn't refer to it as dragging out, but after all, one can't have sex all the time. And I'm not much for writing just pwp.Thank you for your kind words!
So very good. I can't wait to read what these people have to say.
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! These people turned out to be rather vocal in the next chapter. :)
Response from karelia (Author of Travel, Conspiracy, and Men)
Thank you! These people turned out to be rather vocal in the next chapter. :)