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The Room of Lost Dreams (Harry Potter)

Reviewed by Kathryn A on 28th June 2009 (1)
Tags: Novella, EWE, SSHG, Friendship, Romance, Worldbuilding
Characters: Hermione Granger, Severus Snape
(182K)

Summary: The aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts leaves Hermione riddled with grief and survivor's guilt. Searching for a way to make amends for all the people she hasn't saved, she finds the answer not in the Room of Requirement, but in one of its other incarnations: The Room of Lost Dreams.

This is set immediately after the last chapter of Deathly Hallows, but ignores the Epilogue; I'm not sure how much of an AU that makes this story. If you can't stand the idea of Hermione and Snape falling in love, then don't read this story; but it's a rather popular pairing for Snape fans.

There are plusses and minuses in this story. The minus is that it is only half-explained how Hermione's feelings were affected so quickly. But the plusses are that it is an intriguing mystery, a battle of wits, and the reasons behind it all are rather fitting. It left me wanting more, I have to say.

The Silver Doe (Harry Potter)

Reviewed by Kathryn A on 16th February 2012 (3)
Tags: Vignette, Ballad, Angst, Romance, SSHG, SSHG2011
Characters: Hermione Granger, Severus Snape
(10K, 3204 words)

Summary: Unbeknownst to Harry, Hermione sees who casts the silver doe in the Forest of Dean, and she becomes even more determined to save Harry and Severus.

SS/HG in the style of The Highwayman? This intriguing premise lived up to its potential; angst and tragedy and hope, all with a rhythm that makes me want to read it aloud.