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Reviewer: Stasia Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 30/08/05 - 05:06 pm Title: Breaking

Ah, yes. An accurate portrayal of D/s. Rare, and fun to read. You've depicted something that I'm both surprised and not surprised to see. They skipped the VERY important step of negotiation. I'm surprised because they're both clearly experienced in this kind of relationship and clear negotiation and communication is more than vital, it's essential. I'm *not* surprised ... because it's Severus and Remus and although I can see Remus being willing to communicate, Severus is another story. He's clearly a difficult sub; he wants to be taken *his way* without telling you what his way is. Poor guy. I'm sure he left his 'club' unsatisfied even on nights he got to play. You're doing a great job and I can't wait to read more. I feel so sympathetic to both of them. Stasia

Author's Response: Thank you very much for your comments. They skipped the VERY important step of negotiation. Yes, they did. Lupin saw a tempting treat and grabbed it without asking the price, and as for Snape, he wants to be taken *his way* without telling you what his way is - precisely. I don’t have a lot of experience with the lifestyle, and I just hope I don’t blow it in the last chapter. I’d be very interested to hear your thoughts as we go along.

Reviewer: RebeccaSama Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 30/08/05 - 02:44 am Title: Breaking

Oh, no! The website just ate my review! Here goes again: I came over here from the Lupin Snape community on Livejournal. I read the first chapter there and I ran right over here to read the rest of what you had up. I have to say that I'm not usually into BDSM, but this is really good, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly. I like the way you've written Snape. He retains the snarky and broody nature we all love, but you've crafted a wonderfully submissive side to him. I really find myself wanting to know more about your Snape. Great job on Lupin, too. He's still the nice guy without being wimpy about things, and he's lovely as this kind of dom. I also love how he sees that there is more to Snape than meets the eye. I really like the conflict they're having right now, and I can't wait to see their next confrontation/conversation. I'm probably talking too much, but I wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying it. I'm eagerly awaiting more of this story. :)

Author's Response: Thank you for the lovely review. I can easily see Snape as a submissive, but a very difficult submissive.

Reviewer: RebeccaSama Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 30/08/05 - 02:42 am Title: Breaking

Oh, no! The website just ate my review! Here goes again: I came over here from the Lupin Snape community on Livejournal. I read the first chapter there and I ran right over here to read the rest of what you had up. I have to say that I'm not usually into BDSM, but this is really good, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly. I like the way you've written Snape. He retains the snarky and broody nature we all love, but you've crafted a wonderfully submissive side to him. I really find myself wanting to know more about your Snape. Great job on Lupin, too. He's still the nice guy without being wimpy about things, and he's lovely as this kind of dom. I also love how he sees that there is more to Snape than meets the eye. I really like the conflict they're having right now, and I can't wait to see their next confrontation/conversation. I'm probably talking too much, but I wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying it. I'm eagerly awaiting more of this story. :)

Author's Response: Gotta love the website - double or nothing!

Reviewer: Cyranothe2nd Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 30/08/05 - 12:57 am Title: Breaking

OMG! well, they are at loose ends aren't they? This chapter was...disturbing, but not for the violence. It was for Snape's reaction to it. What does he truly need, I wonder? I can't wait for Lupin to find out!!!!

Author's Response: I can't wait for Lupin to find out!!!! Me either - lol! Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: Snegurochka Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 29/08/05 - 07:57 pm Title: Breaking

"Don't come back." Aieeeeeeee!! So simple, yet so powerful. I adore how you have captured Lupin's anxiety about the situation, and his conflicted feelings. You have also once again done great justice to (what I know of) the D/s culture, and presented this relationship with the requisite respect and care it deserves. Too often BDSM fics trivialise the complexities involved in a relationship like this, and you must be applauded for not falling into that trap. The characters are both so well-drawn here; I feel so much for them both. Yay. ~Lee

Author's Response: Thanks, luv. I hope I don't mess up the dynamics of the relationship as I continue.

Reviewer: rayvyn2k Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 29/08/05 - 07:01 pm Title: Breaking

This chapter is heartbreaking and it brought a tear to my eye.

Author's Response: Aw, thanks!

Reviewer: lily girl Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 29/08/05 - 12:34 pm Title: Breaking

Poor Snape! But what does he need?

Author's Response: Now that is the question! Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: emery Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 29/08/05 - 01:38 am Title: Breaking

I really feel for Snape, about a year ago I was in a similar situation, my dom didn't understand what I was trying to get out of the relationship, so I had to leave. I don't know what you've got planned for Snape and Lupin, but I hope it turns out for them. :) I commented last chapter about their interaction and how realistic it would be if they were gay/into bdsm in cannon, because I was surprised. Usually in fannon the scene is portrayed as heavy hurt/comfort. ha, well, enough of my rambles, keep up the good work!

Author's Response: Thanks for the feedback. I hope what I have planned for them isn't too OOC for a D/s relationship - my expirience is minimal. I'd be really interested to hear from you as the story unfolds.

Reviewer: Cyranothe2nd Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 28/08/05 - 08:59 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

brilliant. this story perfectly captures the intricasy of a D/s relationship. Bravo!

Author's Response: Thank you!

Reviewer: Snegurochka Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 28/08/05 - 05:31 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

I'm so glad you didn't avoid the werewolf issue in this story - and not only didn't avoid it, but confronted it outright. I love Snape's fear here, and Lupin's confrontation - "Don't you trust your potion?" It's perfect. We are getting such a unique perspective on their relationship here, with so many layers to unravel.

Not to mention, of course, how supremely hot the sex is. I suppose one must have a preference for reading beastiality fics, which I shall here and now admit that I do have, and this was beautifully done. I especially applaud how you kept the werewolf sex offstage, yet front and centre in our imaginations. And the way that they talk about the werewolf sex later, while having more sex themselves, is... unutterably, smoking hot. Great work. :) ~Lee

Author's Response: Thanks, Lee. And to think, this was all inspired by your work!

Reviewer: emery Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 11:16 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

i'm enjoying the way they interact, lupin isn't terribly domineering or nasty, and snape is what i imagine he would be if he were a sub. i've really gotten into this.

Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, a true Dom is not a bully, far from it in fact, and submission is not wimpiness. Glad you like it.

Reviewer: rayvyn2k Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 10:37 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

This just gets better and better. Wow. Love the hot werewolf scenes. Yowza.

Author's Response: Woof! Uhhh, I mean, thanks!

Author's Response: Woof! Uhhh, I mean, thanks!

Reviewer: ilubeiriyuki Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 06:00 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

Wonderful, again. More! xD More I say! Update! I <<333 the story. *SQUEE* Snupins are not my fav. but submissive Snape caught my attention. xD

Author's Response: lol! Glad you're enjoying it. Five more chapters, plus an Epilogue, on the way.

Reviewer: ilubeiriyuki Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 05:07 pm Title: Discovery

Wonderful. Wow. Submissive Snape. Who'd thunk of it? xD More! xD

Author's Response: Thanks - glad you liked it!

Reviewer: lily girl Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 04:50 pm Title: Werewolf and Wizard

I still liked the story although I don't have a liking of bestiality.

Author's Response: There won't be anymore bestiality after this chap. I glad you stuck with it, and liked it(!) and thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: Susan Litten Signed star star star star half star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 12:52 pm Title: Discovery

Oh yes...Please write more soon.

Author's Response: Hopefully, there will be a chapter every couple of days. Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: rayvyn2k Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 09:43 am Title: Discovery

This is the beginning of a fabulous story. Just an excuse to write smut, eh? Well, it's lovely smut and did I see the smallest hint of a plot? Can't wait for the rest.

Author's Response: Maybe a tiny hint of a plot. Glad you like it!

Author's Response: Maybe a tiny hint of a plot. Glad you like it!

Reviewer: Mistress_Aiofe_Black Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 08:28 am Title: Discovery

I can only think of one word right now... and that was wow!

Author's Response: In a word, Thanks!

Reviewer: Snegurochka Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 08:25 am Title: Discovery

Oh hell yes! Glad to see this posted. Such a strong opening, clearly establishing the roles they both think they are playing, and why. I love this take on Snape/Lupin. Too often Snape is the domineering bastard, and Lupin the submissive wimp. I love how you have shaken up that stereotype, using D/s as both a metaphor and a reality. And it works - neither of them is the least bit out of character, despite playing roles we don't often see them in. Very original, compelling, and oh, did I mention - HOT? Don't give us too much begging time before the next installment, eh? :) ~Lee

Author's Response: In spite of his quiet,unassuming demeanor, I've always seen Lupin as having a backbone of iron. And in a true D/s relationship, submission has nothing to do with "wimpiness."
Thanks for all your help and support, Lee - this story would not have happened without you.

Reviewer: lily girl Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 08:20 am Title: Discovery

Ah, Snupin! How I love thee! Please, write more!

Author's Response: This will be seven chapters, and is complete. Glad you like it!

Reviewer: Subversa Signed star star star star star [Report This]
Date: 27/08/05 - 06:33 am Title: Discovery

Oh.My.Word. The sex is, of course, hot. You have also nailed the danger of Snape-as-Subbie -- he isn't going to submit to just anyone, and he is not going to suffer a fool as a dominant anymore than he suffers a fool in his classroom. I love the way you've used Thewlis as your model for Remus, right down the his height and that damn mustache (which I would be happy to see them get rid of before they film OotP). More, and soon!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! The story is complete and I'll be posting a chapter every couple of days. Hopefully, they will flow through the que and not come in bunches.

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