The Love You Take
Subversa1,365 Reviews | 1,365 Ratings, 0 Likes, 978 Favorites )
Now Complete! ~Winner Rd 3 Quill to Parchment for Best Fanon Het, Best AU, Best WIP!~ Hermione is cursed by the Death Eaters, and Dumbledore believes Professor Snape is the only one who can help her and keep her safe. Hermione is 18 years old in this story, but she is still a student.
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At least Dumbledore probably knows better than to just stroll in... ;-)
Very nice, again!
I really liked that last paragraph a shining example of prose at its finest! Great chapter, it leaves me wondering, like Severus, what Hermione is up to. I can't wait for more!
Subversa, I don't know who you're going to kill off first - Severus with all that wonderful, brilliant, molten hot shagging, or your readers who spend days and days and days anticipating more of all that wonderful, brilliant, molten hot shagging.
Another wonderfull chapter.
Becca
Lovely, smutty chapter. So... weekend is almost over... now what happens? :)
I've been following this story for a while... but...
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OMG. Alan Rickman.
So sexy.
Where did you find that picture and why don't the rest of us AR fans not know about it!
Anonymous
I just want to say something about Alan Rickman Hair cut...Hair colour. His hair is light-brown almost blonde. So it´s a wig at least in the Snape charecter.
This is a great story! I can't wait to see read it to it's completion! And the picture you provided was absolutely YUM YUM!!!! :-) Please let me know when it is updated. bamjodoxies@peoplepc.com
Beautiful.....the sex is hot, but I've read many many sex scenes and there is something different about these. Maybe the emotion is so intense, what they feel for each other, maybe not love yet, but this incredible NEED. I LOVED when Severus said ‘Don’t make assumptions about my needs.’
Can't wait for more...thank you, thank you, thank you.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Thank you for those kind words. I try to infuse their encounters with a great deal of emotion. More to come, soon!
:shakes head: Much as I enjoy The Rickman, I need the hairy chest, which he hasn't got, alas. And then there's the godawful mullet.
...But I do love the treasure trail.
Oh. Wait. This is for comments about your story! Right then. Okay. I love it. And Severus has fast become quite possessive...I love stories where he gets all dominant and then cuddly.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Well, I would prefer a hairy chest, certainly. But, as you say the point of the portrait was the gooooooooooodies. 
I think one reason why Severus was so reticent is because he could not see how to claim her without CLAIMING her - and in his mind, the connexion is there.
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I'm following this, and am enjoying it a great deal. While the old "Hermione-magically-compelled-to-have-sex-with-Snape" pwp scenario has certainly been done before, your writing sets this apart from most of the others. This feels more real, so to speak, and it draws you in. Quite frankly, sex scenes are a dime a dozen these days, but your writing here conveys not only the acts, but the *need* as well as the desire, and hints that there will be more to their budding relationship. I look forward to more.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a note for me. I am, of course, well aware that this little device has been bludgeoned to death in this little corner of fandom - but this plot bunny was the only one who would hop for me after DH. It's me, writing myself out of my post-DH funk. Thank you for the very nice compliment regarding the writing; the only new twist I can bring to the plotline is to convey to the reader the emotions of Our Couple as I envision them. More to come!
Oh...Unable to speak. Drooling all over the keyboard. The photograph was the coup de grâce. Cruel, cruel, evil Subversa.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
*Preens in evilness**passes bucket for drool*The photo was killer, huh? Thanks for the note, doll!
Anonymous
Except the bear and the the hair cut its not exactly but ok...It´s ALAN RICKMAN and he´s sexy anyway!
Good Story
Author's Response: No argument from me on that point - the man is sex on legs!
Thanks for the note - I'm glad you're enjoying the story.
Wait.... He had LONG hair???? Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Who, AR? Yeh, I wonder if that's a wig? I wouldn't put it past him to grow his hair for a part, but that length would take some time to achieve! Love that pic, though ...
Wow, this chapter was HOT!! Severus finally gave into his desire for Hermione, and it would appear that he claimed her for his own. I'm glad of that, because they both seem to genuinely have feelings for each other, even if they are still undiscovered. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. BTW, I LOVE the pic!!!
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
*passes the ice water*He certainly has claimed her emotionally, although I think at this point he intellectually realises it is his duty to let her go when the curse is ended. I think you're right about the genuine feelings, which are very complex and confusing.Glad you liked the picture!
Response from draegon_fire (Reviewer)
I think that while Severus realizes it's his duty, I don't think he'll be able to let her go when he needs to. I also don't think she'll let him. I think the curse is just a catalyst.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Well, we *are* here for the SSHG, aren't we?? 
Yum! A great story and a pic to drool over @ the end of this chapter. Yay me!Can't wait for more chapters and to find out what happens. Mar
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Hey, Mar! I'm so pleased you liked the chapter - and who can resist Teh Man? More to come, and soon! Thanks for the note :)
Mmmm nice picture. 
Makes me just want to reach out and warm up those parts that appear chilled!
Oh, the chapter! Yes, well that was cool, too.
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
*snerk* Can't say I blame you. We can't have chilled bits, right?
Thanks for the note, love!
Ahhh... lovely. (Lovely postscript pic, too.) But will they both have attacks of scruples and second thoughts in the morning?
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
I'm writing the next morning now, so we will soon see!
I do think, though, that they both understand this curse is with her for the long haul, and they have to learn to deal with it in their everyday lives.
Thanks for note,
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
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Anonymous
Yum. And thanks for the pic. I'm a bit worried about what's going to happen when Dumbledore expects Severus to be able to "let her go" when this is all over . . .
Author's Response: Severus expects it, too ... but you have spotted a definite flaw in the plan ... Thanks for the note!
*GUH*just *GUH*There are no other words for it,except maybe "Mine" 
^.^
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Well, baby, you know that we can communicate by degrees of GUH in this fandom, LOL!!!
There are no other words for it,except maybe "Mine"
Awww! So sweet!
That was sweet. Now he'll at least be nice to her..right?
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
You don't think he was nice to her now? Well, by *his* lights, he's being VERY nice! I'm glad you found it to be sweet. More to come, soon!
Response from real_life (Reviewer)
Yes he was. But I'm worried about morning.
Finally! I am so happy Severus finally gave into Hermiones demand:-) I do love this Severus, honourable, strong, possesive (drooling a little bit), he could be allowed to sing in my shower any time:-))I must say that the word "mine" at the end there really was icing on the cake for me, I love a possesive Severus who wants to keep Hermione:-) By the looks of things, she is not about to let him go either, or in any way share him:-)I loved the picture of Alan Rickman, though I must admit I find him a whole lot sexier with straigth black hair, than with a fringe and curls:-) The beard looked good though. Update again soon!!!
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
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Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
! Hmm, you like all the same things I like in our dear Potions master. The Muse whispered that last word - I was going to have the chapter end with Hermione falling asleep - and it really added that certain something, didn't it?
I agree about the hair in AR picture - if I was any good a photo manipulations, I'd try to FIX that!
I'm assuming we'll find out what the rattle, the object on the bedside table, and the fondling was about?
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Of course you will!
Have I ever left you in suspense?
Have I ever left you in suspense for very long?
I'll fess up, I SWEAR!
the chorus--*oh yeah oh yeah* (from Queen's bohemian rhapsody), a song that immediately sprang to my oversexed mind when I read this 'consummation most devoutly desired'. Sure hope there's more where that came from! also *Squee* re: Rickman's pic. He looks dead sexy, even though his hairstyle looks too season 3 Gaius Baltar. Do you know what film/tv/stage role he's doing (barely dressed) in that photo?
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Well, now you have the Queen song going 'round in MY head, you wicked thing! AR was in "Lucky Chance," which must have required the ridiculous hair-do. Would *so* much rather see him with *curtains* of black hair!
Hey, sugar! I loved this chapter, I can't wait to read more!!
Response from Subversa (Author of The Love You Take)
Hi, Lumière! I'm so glad you liked it. Next chapter is about 1/2 written, so more to come, soon!