[Report This]Date: 04 Aug 2012 12:46 AM Title: Chapter 13
I don't want to play devil's advocate but I must. It seems that this type of behavior is normal for Lucius. So that means his saw this in his early years and doesn't understand. In a way he's as much a victim of alcoholism as much as Severus.
Author's Response:
I see Lucius as the "toxic" friend, one who keeps encouraging you to engage in stuff that's bad for you.
[Report This]Date: 03 Aug 2012 4:33 PM Title: Chapter 13
Ah, nice little twist! So Lucius wants to take revenge on Severus.
Well, with him as a friend, who would need enemies ...
How does Lucius know that Severus fancies Hermione? Did the poor drunken sod tell him? I wouldn't have thought him a talkative drunk, though ...
Interesting chapter!
Author's Response:
He told him. He thinks Lucius is his friend....plus they get drunk together....they gotta talk about something. LOL.
Date: 03 Aug 2012 1:07 PM Title: Chapter 11
Dumbledore is such grade A bastard!!! I'm loving the interaction between Hermione and Severus in this chapter.
Author's Response:
=))
Date: 03 Aug 2012 12:59 PM Title: Chapter 9
Lucius deserved it in my opinion, Severus is struggling but I hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel for him.
Author's Response:
It's soooo hard for me to write Lucius as the bad guy here. You know how much I love him!!!
Date: 03 Aug 2012 12:51 PM Title: Chapter 7
As always I prefer the unedited version, poor Severus you're riding him hard in this one ;D
Author's Response:
I know, I am!!!! I give him a few good moments here and there.....
[Report This]Date: 03 Aug 2012 10:29 AM Title: Chapter 13
Noooo. I was so absolutely thrilled to find another chapter so soon. And yes: you absolutely spoiled me already. This one's just hasn't got enough Snape in it. Although I sitll love it. It's perfect. I, for one, can't wait for the next one ...and another one...:O) Please keep this up. One of my absolute favourite fics.
Poor Severus...with friends like that you do not need enemies...
Thanks again. Full points...
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you're enjoying it!! Yes Lucius is definately a "toxic" friend. There's more Snape in the next chapter, I promise!!!!
[Report This]Date: 02 Aug 2012 6:45 PM Title: Chapter 12
There's nothing new and still you made me cry...*blush* ...a little. This is almost better (or worse?) than in the movie. I love it. Please more...faster (sorry...could not help it...)
Thank you very much.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you're enjoying it, thanks for the review.
Date: 02 Aug 2012 5:55 PM Title: Chapter 12
Personally, I am missing a few bits from TPT (like Lily calling him Snivellus and to wash his pants after he called her Mudblood or when Snape tried to renegotiate on his killing duty but Dumbles orders him to based on the past promise), but like you said: we all know what happened anyway, so it's just to get Hermione up to speed, really.
So, she got the message, I hope ... :)
Looking forward to the next chapter!.
Author's Response:
I thought about adding the negotiation....just because Dumbledore is so mean when he says "I won't negotiate this with you Severus" but.....yeah, I just wanted to get the chapter out there so we could move on to the new. It was really hard trying to pick and choose what to include. Thanks so much for the review!
Date: 02 Aug 2012 2:25 PM Title: Chapter 12
Yay--new material! I thought you did a good job integrating the stuff we've seen with Hermione's reactions. I think it is better to show us the canon source so we can see Hermione's reactions rather than hear about her reaction after the fact. Keep up the good work!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for the kind review. This will be the only chapter that contains "canon" stuff, but Hermione really needed to see and reacte to the "memories". Now we can move on to new and dramactic stuff. Thanks so much for reading.
Date: 02 Aug 2012 2:49 AM Title: Chapter 12
The Prince's Tale never gets any better with the retelling.
Author's Response:
No...it's always just soooo sad. Thanks so much for the review.
[Report This]Date: 30 Jul 2012 5:45 PM Title: Chapter 11
Nice! I like the way you're interspersing his memories with the therapy sessions. It's making for a great read. Can't wait to see where this goes. Keep writing!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you are enjoying it. This is one of the most challenging stories I've ever attempted, so your words of encouragement mean the world to me!!!!
Date: 28 Jul 2012 10:24 PM Title: Chapter 11
Awww I really like Mary. So sad that he had to lose her as well. Bless his heart! Another wonderful chapter!!
Author's Response:
I liked Mary too....it was fun trying to go back in time and think of all the "slang" we were using in the early eighties. Thanks so much for the review.
Date: 28 Jul 2012 9:29 PM Title: Chapter 11
Aww, just when he was somewhat happy for once.
But we wouldn't have known about him if he hadn't gone back ... Still, poor Snape.
Author's Response:
Nope....he had to come back. I just wanted to give him a little taste of happiness. No one's life is ALL bad....there are always moments here and there that make you happy, or at least give you a taste of what happiness could be like. Thank you so much for the review.
[Report This]Date: 28 Jul 2012 8:24 PM Title: Chapter 11
Thank you very much, TBird - finally where this ended previously on FFN. I can't wait to read more. I love this story - it's different and I just adore it - and you for writing it.
Author's Response:
Yes, I'm caught up and working on new chapters. Right now I'm working on what I think is going to be THE most difficult chapter to write...The Memories. I don't want to do a complete rehash of what we've all already seen and read.....but it's important to get some bullet points in there. I think once I get past this chapter, the writing will go much, much quicker. I'm just having trouble getting this one 'just right'. I'm so glad everyone is enjoying this so much. I really, really just wanted to try something different and this came to me one night in a dream. Thanks so much for the review.
[Report This]Date: 28 Jul 2012 6:09 PM Title: Chapter 11
Albus you manipulative rat bastard.
Author's Response:
I don't always like Albus very much. I hate how he used Snape's emotions to manipulate him.
Date: 26 Jul 2012 7:55 PM Title: Chapter 10
Severus can read me a list of potion ingredients anytime! This is an interesting story. Thanks! Keep writing - I suspect it's going to take a while until Severus is even partially mended.
Author's Response:
He can too me too!!! LOL. He's really, really broken. It's gonna be a while before he's fixed again. Thanks for reading. I'm so glad you are enjoying the story.
[Report This]Date: 22 Jul 2012 2:41 PM Title: Chapter 10
10..because I just love this story. Thanks for continuing to post...
Author's Response:
Thanks. It's a lot of fun and very challenging to write!!! Glad you are enjoying it.
Date: 22 Jul 2012 11:08 AM Title: Chapter 10
Ah, Snape is getting some, now :)
Lance would have reminded me of Potter sr. too, so good to see him lose out (hopefully) for once.
Snape on the beach, now that is a thought :D
PS: I checked back about the liquid but I I am still not sure what is is (probably polyjuice, but that's supposed to be more brownish I thought). So, curious about the hair, still :)
[Report This]Date: 17 Jul 2012 7:50 PM Title: Chapter 9
Good to see Hermione question Dumbles. And I doubt he ever saw Snape as "a friend" - more like a handy and useful tool.
Hermione's hair - hm, polyjuice springs to mind; but he still cannot brew or do any magic, so I guess he's keeping store for the future?
Author's Response:
Please go back a few chapters.....when he trashes his house.
Thanks for the review.
Date: 16 Jul 2012 1:27 AM Title: Chapter 8
Are you going to keep writing this one? I hope the answer is yes!!! You know I will follow you everywhere you go!!
Author's Response:
Oh absolutely!!!! I'm working on re posting stuff and slowly working on new chapters. But I will definately be continuing this story! I'm so glad you found me.
Date: 15 Jul 2012 1:54 AM Title: Chapter 7
Oh Snape!! You have really gotten yourself into a jam now! I'm so glad I found your story on this site! Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you found me too!!! Thanks for the review.
Date: 14 Jul 2012 11:34 PM Title: Chapter 8
Thanks for posting updates so quickly! Poor Severus, though I do sympathize with Harry and Ron having to clean up after him. I like the idea of Severus not needing magic to be dangerous. It makes sense that he would be able to handle himself in a physical fight, given his life history. I hope he gets a break soon, though...
Author's Response:
You're welcome. Glad you like it. I just like the idea of Snape being a badass, both physically and magically.
Date: 14 Jul 2012 10:29 PM Title: Chapter 8
I liked the 'American hacker wizard'. Good idea. 'Stupify' doesn't work on computers. :-) Thanks for the story - Keep writing.
Author's Response:
No it doesn't. And the Police department might notice if all thier computers suddenly exploded.
[Report This]Date: 14 Jul 2012 8:19 PM Title: Chapter 8
Can't really muster much sympathy for the bartender, guess it's a case of professional hazard when trying to rob someone.
I like the idea of the computer geek in the Law Enforcement Department of the Ministry. About time that the wizarding worlds catches up with the world, even if it is just in relations to muggles ;)
Author's Response:
I always like to try and intergrate the Wizards and the muggles in my stories.....thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 14 Jul 2012 3:46 AM Title: Chapter 7
! One of my absolute favourite stories. I like this chapter a lot because it tells us just how lonely Severus is...poor man. Please keep on posting more...Thank you very much.
Author's Response:
Thanks you so much. Glad you are enjoying it!!!
Date: 12 Jul 2012 8:46 PM Title: Chapter 7
Poor guy, having to put up with some slapper than the "right" woman - seems like Hermione is taking over Lily's spot (good riddance there imo) ;) Shame he got into some trouble there - but I guess this is the risk if you get yourself into some seedy pickup joint.
Wizard against muggle = easy win, though ;)
Author's Response:
But remember...Snape can't do magic right now. Glad you're enjoying the story. Thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 12 Jul 2012 2:00 AM Title: Chapter 7
Oh, my. I think I know how our dear Potions Master got in Muggle trouble. Poor him. I want to laugh and cry at his reactions to Hermione's counselling. Great job on the newest chappie.
Author's Response:
Thanks!! Glad you liked it!!
[Report This]Date: 09 Jul 2012 9:06 PM Title: Chapter 6
Aww, poor Snape - he really got the right to be angry the way he was treated. Although I still think his guilt was more likely to kill him than his anger, but I guess it might be a close call.
Looking forward to the next chapters :)
Author's Response:
He just has a ton of issues. Thanks so much for the review.
[Report This]Date: 08 Jul 2012 3:15 AM Title: Chapter 5
Another beautiful chapter. Thanks for sharing it.
Date: 08 Jul 2012 3:11 AM Title: Chapter 4
This is funny and poignant at the same time. I loved the image of Hannah Abbott having sex with a thoroughly uninterested Snape. I look forward to more of this story.
Author's Response:
Thanks so much for the review. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Date: 07 Jul 2012 11:44 AM Title: Chapter 5
Showing the love for Severus becuase he doesn't get enough Xx
Author's Response:
He needs lots of hugs and kisses!!!
[Report This]Date: 06 Jul 2012 7:44 PM Title: Chapter 5
Hehe, I can relate to Snape's dismissal of this Kumbaya mumbo-jumbo, lol.
And like he said in canon, life isn't fair. I am he actually has internalised this, so acknowledging this can't really much of a difference to him.
But yeah, sounds like his childhood sucked massively, the way you put it (and I would think that it was along such lines in canon, as well ;) ).
Thanks for the update!
Author's Response:
Date: 05 Jul 2012 11:29 PM Title: Chapter 4
Cruelty to Hufflepuffs! Otherwise it's not bad. Keep writing, I'm interested to see where this is going.
Author's Response:
I didn't mean to be cruel to the Hufflepuffs....I actually had a really, really good reason why I picked Hannah to be a prostitute. Really....I did. Thanks so much for the review!!
[Report This]Date: 05 Jul 2012 8:59 AM Title: Chapter 4
I prefer this version just because, Severus feels more raw and disallusioned
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Date: 05 Jul 2012 2:33 AM Title: Chapter 4
Poor Severus. Lucius isn't a very good friend in this one, is he?
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[Report This]Date: 05 Jul 2012 12:43 AM Title: Chapter 4
Seems that Lucius is an enabler maybe she should talk to him?
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Date: 04 Jul 2012 5:31 PM Title: Chapter 4
Ah, yes, Hannah Abbot as a prostitute - poor Puffs, really, with that reputation you give them ;)
I still think Malfoy would be more a discreet "escort" guy than a brother hopper, but there you go.
Snape having objections to shagging a known dunderhead is very much in character, though, I would think :)
He must realise that he's alcohol-dependent at this stage, though, even if he doesn't want to admit it to his shrink!
Looking forward to the next section :)
PS: Not sure what the "rating" function on the review functions is about - so I am going to ignore this for the time being.
Author's Response:
I'm not real sure about the 'rating' thing either...I just know it gives me coffee cups. Lucius has his reasons for doing things that actually pull Snape down rather then help him in his recovery. So yes, he probably would be more discreet, but his desire is to throw as many obstacles in the path of Snape's recovery as he can. At this point Snape is in complete denial. HE doesn't have a problem, it's everyone else who has the problem. Recognizing you have a problem is the first step to recovery. He's not even close to that point yet.
Thank you so much for your review!!
[Report This]Date: 02 Jul 2012 8:27 PM Title: Chapter 3
What a unique plot! Wonderful idea and handled so well. Can't wait for the next chapter!!! They are such an unexpected (at least by me) & good couple together.
Author's Response:
Thanks and thanks for taking the time to review.
Date: 26 Jun 2012 9:23 PM Title: Chapter 3
*Nomnomnom, looks up guiltily with chocolate smears on her face*
Oops you've caught me enjoying the naughtyness that is Severus Snape, I definitely enjoyed this chapter more, because your writing didn't feel stifled.
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Date: 26 Jun 2012 2:57 PM Title: Chapter 3
I really like this story--it isn't pleasant reading, but it is one of the few fics that tries to consider what the effects of canon would be on real people. As I said in my deleted FF.net review, I love fluffy SSHG as much as the next person, but the reality is that SS would have real and serious issues to work on before he could have his happily ever after.
Author's Response:
Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying the story and thanks for taking the time to review.
[Report This]Date: 23 Jun 2012 6:01 AM Title: Chapter 3
Hey at lest lube's not illegal ......yet.
[Report This]Date: 23 Jun 2012 5:44 AM Title: Chapter 1
Whoa this is definitely a Severus Snape No One has ever written about. Can anyone say PTSD?
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Date: 22 Jun 2012 4:49 PM Title: Chapter 1
Oh, I am also glad to see this story again - you had me on hooked on that before, so I am looking forward to seeing it continued ...
Poor Snape, so many issues to work through .... ;)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you found me!!!
Date: 21 Jun 2012 8:13 PM Title: Chapter 2
Yay! So happy you are posting this one.
Author's Response:
Thanks. Just to give you fair warning, updates may be a little slower because I'm also "watering" it down to re post on FF.net. I'm hoping people who were already reading it there will find it again and then know that they can come find the "real, adult" version of the story here...on a grown up site. Instead of one that seems to want to only cater to children. No, I'm not bitter at all. LOL. Thank you so much for the review, I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's wonderful support.