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apythia (apythia) wrote in phoenix_flies,
@ 2008-03-15 11:00:00

Equilibrium (Hermione/Snape/Remus, NC-17)
Title: Equilibrium
Artist: Apythia
Prompt: 165. Snape survives the war and when he recovers from his wounds he is promptly arrested by the Ministry. Testimony is given on his behalf, but he is still found guilty and convicted. The only way they'll release him is if a powerful wizard or witch will bond with him and take full responsibility for his actions. Remus Lupin also survived the war and arrives at the ministry to claim Severus. He is arrested himself for his werewolf activities during the war. Now both of them need to be bonded and the same witch or wizard claims both Snape and Lupin. (The witch or wizard who claims Snape and Lupin is up to the author, but he/she must marry both of them.) (suggested by sweetmelodykiss)
Pairing: Hermione/Severus/Remus
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 18,000
Summary: Both Severus and Remus have been imprisoned and will not be released unless someone is willing to be bound to them. Hermione is forced to confront her feelings and history with both men as she debates what is easy verses what is right in love and life.
Warnings: (if any) EWE, Adult language, graphic sexual situations including oral sex, slash, anal sex, threesome, and double penetration.
Author's Note: The reference to the fantasy book in chapter 6 is a shout out to the "Lost in a Good Book" challenge issued awhile back in the SS/HG shipdom. And thanks so much to Tjwritter for her beta skills and talking me into deleting the never-ending Cresswell subplot. Also, thanks to sweetmelodykiss for providing such great inspiration. I hope you like this!

Equilibrium

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	sweetmelodykiss 2008-03-28 01:59 pm UTC (link)
	Oooooh, I just read the beginning and it is fabulous so far. I'm on my way to work now, so I'll read it all tonight when I get home. I'll leave proper feedback as soon as I finish it. Thanks so much for writing my prompt! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-03-28 05:55 pm UTC (link)
	I really, really hope you like it! It was a great prompt and the plot bunnies were jumping away. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	beautyfulevil 2008-03-28 03:38 pm UTC (link)
	Ahhh! I loved this! Wonderful use of the prompt. The story was brilliant. The ending was so sweet with Teddy. Aww. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-03-28 05:55 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks so much! I couldn't help but show a softer side of Severus through Teddy. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	severed_lies 2008-03-28 03:50 pm UTC (link)
	Nice to see a Hermione that is not overly bossy. And that last line - priceless! A Snupin sandwich is nothing to laugh about yummy. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-03-28 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks! I'm rather fond of Snupin sandwhiches myself...:) Thanks for taking the time to read and comment! (Reply to this) (Parent)

torino10154
2008-03-28 08:49 pm UTC (link)

I really enjoyed this-I liked the way there really were three existing relationships here and they manage to make it work as one in the end. The scene of Remus and Severus with Hermione watching was hot, I liked Remus getting Hermione alone before they tried all three of them together. And of course, Hermione could never stand for the inequality of the original binding. ;) Great job!

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	apythia 2008-03-29 01:34 am UTC (link)
	Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

sweetmelodykiss
2008-03-28 10:40 pm UTC (link)

Oh my heavens, that was just beautiful! I loved this so much, I'm speechless. Hermione was so intense and concerned for Remus and Severus welfare. She was willing to sacrifice her own happiness for them. The hotness of the three of then together was just breathtaking. This is everything I'd envisioned from the prompt and a whole lot more. And *squee* they're going to have a baby. I'm elated. What an awesome story. Bravo!!!

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	apythia 2008-03-29 01:14 am UTC (link)
	Whew! I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for your wonderful comments! (Reply to this) (Parent)

zephre
2008-03-28 11:56 pm UTC (link)

wow, that was just amazingly brilliant. Loved the concept, I loved Hermione in this - a mature, war-traumatized, still idealistic Hermione. She rocked, and totally drew me into her dilemma.
Snape and Lupin were realistically drawn, too, just enough of their war-time characters there but also hints of what they can become once free of the scourge.
LOVED Harry and George here. Especially having George become Hermione's confidante after losing Fred, that was absolutely brilliant.

lovely. definitely one to bookmark and enjoy again and again.

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apythia
2008-03-29 01:32 am UTC (link)

Thank you so much! I think this was the best review I've ever received. I appreciate it!

I am so glad you liked George. He was sort of a surprise to me. It just came out and I have to admit I loved George and Hermione's interaction and had to be reigned in from going down the Hermione/George road, which is something I think I might have to write soon.

Thanks again for your wonderful comments. They are most appreciated. I am so glad you liked it!

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	laurapetri 2008-03-29 06:15 am UTC (link)
	This was nice not my pairing so was hesitant at first but quite glad I did.KUDOS (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-03-29 06:43 am UTC (link)
	Thanks for being willing enough to give it a shot! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	alternateyou 2008-03-29 07:56 am UTC (link)
	that fic is so cute and hot, can't forget the sexy :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-03-29 08:21 am UTC (link)
	Thanks so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment; I appreciate it! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lore 2008-04-01 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Interesting stuff! I think what I liked best, though, is that this was a true triad, where Snape and Lupin actually like each other as well as Hermione. So many Hermione threesomes don't allow the other two to focus on anyone but her. HUGS So, thank you for that alone, as well as the plotty story! love, lore (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-04-14 02:06 am UTC (link)
	Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! They are greatly appreciated. (And I apologize for taking so long to respond.) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	juniperus 2008-04-08 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	What a wonderful triad piece - and the obvious differences in lovemaking between ss/hg, ss/rl, hg/rl in intensity and emotion (but still with such love underlying) is superbly done! Fantastic!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-04-14 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Thanks so much for taking the time to read it and leaving such wonderful comments! (And so sorry for not replying sooner.) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	septentrion1970 2008-05-12 06:58 am UTC (link)
	I finally found this one in the unedited version! A very lovely threesome fic. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	apythia 2008-05-14 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. Sorry you had to search! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bonfoi 2010-10-09 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	Hermione doesn't always get to be with the men, does she? And finding herself entwined with both Severus and Remus? Oh, what sorrow and joy she had to work through, but in the end, all was right with the world and I'm a very happy reader! (Reply to this)