Polyandry and Other Problems
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A magical plague strikes the wizarding world, decimating the female population. The Wizengamot sees a revolutionary new marriage law as the only way to repopulate their dying world. Hermione, Severus and Lucius Malfoy get caught up in the consequences.
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Jumped on the Harry Potter bandwagon in 2000 (when Goblet of Fire was out in hardback). Prisoner of Azkaban is my favourite in the series, followed by Order of the Phoenix. I read and write in the SS/HG corner of the Potterverse.
Reviews for Polyandry and Other Problems
Oh, I'm so glad to read that you're not going to abandon this story! I'm always pleased to see an update! :)
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Certainly not going to abandon this by choice!Hope you'll be pleased to hear that there will be an update within a week (betas willing).
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Certainly not going to abandon this by choice!Hope you'll be pleased to hear that there will be an update within a week (betas willing).
At least she didn't get mad at Severus for entering her mind. I love all the drama
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Luckily for Severus! Glad you like the drama.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Luckily for Severus! Glad you like the drama.
Ok I get it now. Of course she is overly emotional after everything she has been through. I'm stupid sometimes. There is way to much guilt going on with these three. They agreed to this, it had to be done. I love Fawkes maybe it can help Hermione work through her problem.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
You still caught on pretty quick!Certainly too much guilt with poor Hermione...
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
You still caught on pretty quick!Certainly too much guilt with poor Hermione...
Hermione sure is emotional and what I mean is she has changed. She got very angry at Harry, where she usually would not be so mad at him. And this distances with Lucius. I know he can be a handful but if any one could handle him I have always thought Hermione could. There has to be more going on with her than what meets the eyes. If I'm wrong, I usually am. lol Just know I love this story and how it keeps me guessing.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Definitely more going on with Hermione than meets the eye!Glad you like the way this keeps you guessing. I'll try to keep it up!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Definitely more going on with Hermione than meets the eye!Glad you like the way this keeps you guessing. I'll try to keep it up!
Go forth and multiply then!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
That's certainly the spirit of this addendum to the law!Wish I could make the chapters multiply faster, but uni work also slows my progress down.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
That's certainly the spirit of this addendum to the law!Wish I could make the chapters multiply faster, but uni work also slows my progress down.
Buckle your seat belt its going to be a 'bumpy' ride!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Ha. Ha.That's one way to put it!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Ha. Ha.That's one way to put it!
Hmmm, let me think. Two girls from each husband or a girl per husband. Lucius sure hasn't lost his Malfoy characteristics. Maybe just changed them to less bloody hobbies (pending birth, of course). I like very much how you write him.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's a girl per husband... for now.Thanks! I'm glad you like my Lucius, the scoundrel.
Response from nata (Reviewer)
It's good to see you back and responding. It gives hope. I hope all is well with you.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's good to be back! It's currently essay time at uni, but there will be an update soon - once my betas have finished with it.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's a girl per husband... for now.Thanks! I'm glad you like my Lucius, the scoundrel.
Response from nata (Reviewer)
It's good to see you back and responding. It gives hope. I hope all is well with you.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's good to be back! It's currently essay time at uni, but there will be an update soon - once my betas have finished with it.
Loving this fic!!! 
That was the perfect line to end the chapter on: Hermione groaned. “You know, I’m really starting to hate being right.” 
I don't suppose Rita Skeeter survived the plague...Hermione could give Kingsely a few hints about a certain beetle if she's still around... 
I'll be waiting as patiently as possible for the next chapter, am really looking forward to it! 
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thank you very much!I'm not sure whether she did or not... Kingsley did mention her successor writing in the Prophet way back at the beginning, but I think she was no longer employed at the Prophet after Hermione blackmailed her. We'll see if Rita turns up...Next chapter (finally) coming soon. Hopefully within a week!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thank you very much!I'm not sure whether she did or not... Kingsley did mention her successor writing in the Prophet way back at the beginning, but I think she was no longer employed at the Prophet after Hermione blackmailed her. We'll see if Rita turns up...Next chapter (finally) coming soon. Hopefully within a week!
My bet is that the law is going to stipulate at least one child from *every* husband.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Your bet is right - it is at least one daughter from each husband.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from cmwinters (Reviewer)
Oh gods, that's going to be dreadful for all three of them. :(Poor Lucius. Poor Severus. Poor Hermione!But I assume our Potions Master can save the day? AI, gender selection, that sort of thing. :p
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
You're not far off the mark... read chapter 15 to see!
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Your bet is right - it is at least one daughter from each husband.Thanks for reviewing!
Response from cmwinters (Reviewer)
Oh gods, that's going to be dreadful for all three of them. :(Poor Lucius. Poor Severus. Poor Hermione!But I assume our Potions Master can save the day? AI, gender selection, that sort of thing. :p
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
You're not far off the mark... read chapter 15 to see!
meeps! Kingsley needs to come down heavy on someone for not letting him know what the Wizengamot was up to. broodmares.... I wonder if Harry and GInny will get involved in helping Hermione's fight. thanks for the new chapter, and may your Muse be strong with you in your Exchange fic! (sez she who still needs to finish her Exchange fic outline....)
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
I'm sure Kingsley will! The leaker (leakee?) won't know what hit them.They might get involved... Hermione could certainly use the help.Thanks for reviewing! Exchange fic was finished in advance of the deadline, and the next chapter of this is with my betas. Hope your exchange went (or is going) well.
Response from June W (Reviewer)
my Exchange ficlet was done in advance of deadline, and I am sooooo happy to hear you have another chapter of Polyandry for us!(amazing how inspired we become from fear of Eye of Shiv....)
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
I'm sure Kingsley will! The leaker (leakee?) won't know what hit them.They might get involved... Hermione could certainly use the help.Thanks for reviewing! Exchange fic was finished in advance of the deadline, and the next chapter of this is with my betas. Hope your exchange went (or is going) well.
Response from June W (Reviewer)
my Exchange ficlet was done in advance of deadline, and I am sooooo happy to hear you have another chapter of Polyandry for us!(amazing how inspired we become from fear of Eye of Shiv....)
It is not looking good for being able to set this law aside. Hermione had better start making room for Lucius in her bed.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Definitely not looking good... It does seem that way. Perhaps they need to enlarge a bed, as Severus won't leave her to do that alone.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Definitely not looking good... It does seem that way. Perhaps they need to enlarge a bed, as Severus won't leave her to do that alone.
hermione really needs to watch out for tricksy. 
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
She should be careful, yes...
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
She should be careful, yes...
I completely understand why she is angry. That Tricksy elf needs to be put in its place.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thanks, glad her anger is understandable!And the Tricksy elf definitely needs that, not that Hermione would do it.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thanks, glad her anger is understandable!And the Tricksy elf definitely needs that, not that Hermione would do it.
How does Severus plan to keep Hermione monogamous in a polyandrous marriage?
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
With difficulty!Thanks for reviewing! More coming within a week.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
With difficulty!Thanks for reviewing! More coming within a week.
This chapter is so sad. Molly and Minerva and Poppy too.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Sorry! I - er, I mean the plague - killed off two thirds of witches. And among those were quite a few we know and love.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Sorry! I - er, I mean the plague - killed off two thirds of witches. And among those were quite a few we know and love.
Oh please you know her mother is jealous that her daughter is marrying two hot men. I know I am. As for her father, his just worried because he knows he can't take both Severus and Lucius. Oh but I could, any way they want. I can't help myself, I love these two. ~fans self walking away to take a cold shower~
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
I can imagine that Severus at least will tread cautiously... and Lucius has probably never seen a dentist before, so both have something to fear from the Grangers.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
I can imagine that Severus at least will tread cautiously... and Lucius has probably never seen a dentist before, so both have something to fear from the Grangers.
absolutely terrifying. does hermione happen to be an arithmancer? we'll tune in next chapter. thanks muchly
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thank you, terrifying was what I was aiming for.She was possibly the best student at it, but she's certainly no Arithmancy Master (Mistress?), unfortunately!Thanks for reviewing!
Well, Hermione has her hands full as usual. I wonder how she will get the law overturned and if she does will it be before she is expecting?
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
We shall see!Thanks for reviewing.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
We shall see!Thanks for reviewing.
Is that two girls from the whole marriage or from EACH husband? Well Lucius should be pleased if it's the latter. I'm also sad that there won't be updates for a while. *sigh*. Please come back soon.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's a girl from each husband... for the time being. Lucius must be delighted, yes.Sorry for the delay! The next chapter should be posted within a week.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
It's a girl from each husband... for the time being. Lucius must be delighted, yes.Sorry for the delay! The next chapter should be posted within a week.
Oi, Hermione needs to watch her step with all those predictions! And Lucius is going to have to realize soon that Severus knows where he sleeps.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
She definitely does! Heh! Yes, and Lucius will be lucky if he doesn't end up poisoned, antagonising a potions master like that.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
She definitely does! Heh! Yes, and Lucius will be lucky if he doesn't end up poisoned, antagonising a potions master like that.
i hope you're not!! this is such an interesting story and i can't wait to see how it progresses. thanks so much
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thanks! Sorry for the delay, there is an update coming soon. Within a week, hopefully.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Thanks! Sorry for the delay, there is an update coming soon. Within a week, hopefully.
Ha no one trust you Lucius. I wonder why. hehe I like Draco, your Draco. Great chapter
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Poor Lucius... not that I'd trust him either.Glad you like Draco! It was interesting to write him as a more decent bloke.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Poor Lucius... not that I'd trust him either.Glad you like Draco! It was interesting to write him as a more decent bloke.
Are you telling us that you are going to leave us for months w/o the "real" new addendums???? I have pictures of BOTH husbands being forced on the wife regularily... Please don't make us wait so long!!! Lovely chapter though!gab
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Sorry! I'm back now. There is a new chapter currently being betaed. Hope you'll enjoy it.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Sorry! I'm back now. There is a new chapter currently being betaed. Hope you'll enjoy it.
Aww Severus really does care about her. I love that. Lucius is never going to get his foot out of his mouth. Is he? lol Poor Hermione so many men so little time. sigh
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Severus does! Lucius might manage to extract his foot eventually... Hermione certainly has her hands full with these two.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Severus does! Lucius might manage to extract his foot eventually... Hermione certainly has her hands full with these two.
It would have been wonderful to have Hermione's POV in this chapter to see if she missed all of Lucius' coniving like Severus thought she did. I'll give her a bit more credit. I like the turning of the tables where the female children are the highly valued ones. This is going to be such fun.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Hermione's POV is coming up next, although a week will have passed.I hope it will be fun to read, if not fun for the poor characters.The next chapter is currently with my betas, I hope to post it to archives within a week.
Response from ayerf (Author of Polyandry and Other Problems)
Hermione's POV is coming up next, although a week will have passed.I hope it will be fun to read, if not fun for the poor characters.The next chapter is currently with my betas, I hope to post it to archives within a week.