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atdelphi (atdelphi) wrote in hp_beholder,
@ 2013-05-01 07:21:00

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beholder 2013, fic, het, pomona sprout, rating:r, severus snape, severus snape/pomona sprout

FIC: "Fallow Fields" for shadowycat
Recipient: shadowycat
Author: ???
Title: Fallow Fields
Rating: R
Pairings: Pomona Sprout/Severus Snape, other Hogwarts staff, Cedric Diggory
Word Count: ~20K
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *[Angst, h/c, first time, oral (both), frottage, plain old fucking]*.
Summary: Series of behind-the-scenes moments between Pomona, Severus & a few others
Author's Notes: There are two birthdates provided for Pomona Sprout in canon, one being 15 May 1931 as well as 15 May 1941. For the purposes of this fic, I chose the latter. I used a mix of book, film and Pottermore canon for this fic, most especially for certain revelations re: Professor McGonagall. Also, I admit this (NSFW!) bit of art might have inspired me just a tad for one scene.... Happy Beholding, shadowycat!

Fallow Fields

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lyras
2013-05-03 08:33 am UTC (link)

Oh, I absolutely loved this. I really admire the way you've created such a full (and very readable) story for these two characters, whom I'd never have thought of putting together. You fill them out beautifully: their motivations, wider events and the way these might affect their relationship.

Your Pomona is lovely - I loved her voice, so full of the gardening imagery in a way that was enjoyable without ever feeling forced. I loved how comfortable she was with herself - except, of course, during that time when she shuts Severus out due to guilt.

And Severus. I have to admit that I am not the biggest Snape fan - or rather, I think he is fascinating and a brilliant character but not a very nice man. You showed me a very different side to him here, and one that I can see is hinted at in canon. I loved his interactions with all the staff, not just Pomona. You actually made me feel as if perhaps his life wasn't so terrible and bitter, after all, despite the constant hardships and the awful experiences he must have endured.

I loved the slow development of their relationship, from its awkward beginnings, through sadness and loss, and then finally to utterly vulnerable acceptance of one another.

This is my favourite kind of story: one that makes me see the HP world in a different light. I know I will want to reread it, in order to savour all the details I missed the first time through. Thank you, mystery author, for a great read!

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psyfic
2013-05-27 12:40 am UTC (link)

Pomona (by my lights) is one of those lucky people who discover what they love to do and what they most value, early. It always shows, not just in their competence but in how they live life - usually quietly cheerful and unapologetically.

Snape, on the other hand, resented his circumstances and blamed them for his lot in life. His one attempt to better them by way of the Dark Arts and joining the DEs is akin to a Muggle get-rich-quick scheme; something that never works to the betterment of the person taking part. Sorrier and bitterly wiser after, he still saw nothing wrong in wanting to better his circumstances and resents being judged for it.

Pomona is not the sort to judge based on the past, but on what she sees before her. Hence, the basis of their pairing.

I'm glad you liked how their relationship developed and am gratified the story is one you wish to re-read. That is ever my aim, to write something people can come back to and find enjoyment (or distraction from their concerns) in it. Thank you!

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