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Reviews for A Dish Served Cold

By : Barrie
  • From ANON - countrymouse on August 17, 2004
    All right. I am now thoroughly addicted. Just the right mix----of everything---character development that is true-to-type, main plot vs. sub-plots, angst and sweetness. One thing I just can't WAIT to see----when Severus realizes just how good he's got it, and makes a POINT of THANKING his dad for the wonderful gift! I can just see both he and Hermione realizing it at the same time together, and laughing their heads off at what his father had meant to destroy him. But for now---how to keep her safe from the Death-Eaters---and Voledemort himself---until Voldemort is destroyed? Bring on Chapter 15! Thank you for a wonderful story.
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  • From ANON - Campy Capybara on August 07, 2004
    I finally caught up with all the chapters to this amazing, amazing story last night!

    And boy was I glad I caught up at Consummation and not at Confusion! I don't think I could have been a patient reader when I got to the end of Csionsion! lol!

    Ma'am, may I say that you are a compelling storyteller? I love the idea of Longbottom as Severus' bil! The Longbottom-Snape arc was fraught with irony, humour and that frisson of fear as to how Malfoy, third from Merlin, would retaliate. So many layers of irony and hope - that snatching Helena from under Draco's nose in that short hou hours, that Longbottom was indeed Helena's hero, that Longbottom would finally find his centre in being that protective husband... and Longbottom's nightmare wait! lol at the visuals of Granny!Snape! *giggles*

    What an amazing, powerful, symbolic wedding you've painted. The four elements were perfect for each of the teachers, as was the ceremony itself - solemn, without frivolity, with much consideration... Whilstls dls dream of a happy beginning in a giggly wedding that Molly described, I feel that the sacred atmosphere of a thoughtful, awesome reverence is more impactful on the parties involved that a marriage is a serious lifechanging event.

    The emotions of your story is the foundation of all that you've built. I love the pacing you took to this story, exploring Hermione and Severus' rage and helplessness about the situation. The feelings that Hermione had about the wedding night, and her emotions on the night itself - perfect rendering, my Storyteller! I love your compassionate and honourable Severus - his brewing of Maiden's Ease was a wonderful touch - not many grooms are as thoughtful as Severus of their brides. They might not be in love, but their unselfishness towards the other party is sometimes more considerate than immature lovers' considerations for their partners. Oh, and how Severus was rewarded with a 17 year-old lover! Hermione's determined study turned to the bedroom is a wonderful reward for Severus' years of unloved loneliness. I love how even on the marriagebed, you've kept your Severus in perfect form! 'I suppose I could fit it into my schedule', indeed. *snorts*

    Like Severus, I get the growing feeling thhe che couple are in the eye of a storm - and this growing tension is all due your skills at weaving this story into a mighty crescendo. The subplots - the Muggle parents, the Snape family, Malfoy Snr and Jnr, the Longbottom arc, Ginny-Remus, even Dumbledore and his family's position - all these may seem to be unconnected, but they are tightly woven to create a massive whole. I can't wait to see how each thread joins to complete the picture.

    Oh, there are so many points, phrasing and parts that appeal to me as a reader, I don't know where to stop gushing! heh. But now that I found your story once more, I'll be more dogged at checking the site for its updates.
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  • From ANON - Sweet on July 31, 2004
    Just happened to come across this story and I am loving it! Please write more soon!
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  • From ANON - Hannah on July 29, 2004
    This was really awsome! I could totally see this happening in the books.
    See, a really good fanfic can't just be all sex. You have you have a good plot to back it up. The plot in this was well thought out and set the characters in a position that was totally possible. The character's reations were just as if J.K. Roweling had written them. I'm glad to see that one writer here is not completely absorbed with sex (although it is what this site is all about). And you really took the time to write a really thought out story, not completely surrounded by sex.

    I look forward to reading your next fanfic.
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  • From ANON - Pat on July 28, 2004
    That has to be the best marriage law consumation that I have read since this story idea was proposed.....it was so Hermione that I am still smiling as I am typing this.....I remember my first time with my new husband was spent giggling and laughing our way the the kama sutra
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  • From ANON - ladyevilfaerie on July 04, 2004
    Wow! just finished reading the first 13 chapters, and they are awesome! Please keep going. And don't listen to the people who are impatient, I know how that goes because I have a friend who is writing and tries to get the chapters posted as quickly as possible too. Well keep up the awesome work.
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  • From ANON - Deb >^..^< . . on July 03, 2004
    Chapter 13
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  • From ANON - FlamingosByNight on July 02, 2004
    What an evil cliffhanger! I'll forgive you because this story is written so well. Many of Marriage Law stories are rushed, but this one isn't at all. You draw out your descriptions of emotions and happenings very well. Keep up the good work, I anxiously await the next chapter!
    FlamingosByNight
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  • From ANON - spaz141 on July 02, 2004
    Thanks for the update. Looks like Neville lucked out. hee hee
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  • From ANON - Anna on July 02, 2004
    Small quibble, Ginny's eyes are brown.

    Excellent update, though I'm miffed you left us hanging at the end! I look forward to more.
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  • From ANON - Stellar Snape on July 02, 2004
    Evil cliffie indeed! And just as you were getting to the "good stuff." ;o) However... Your story is fabulous, you are fabulous, and I look forward to the next update immensely! Keep up the fantastic work!
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  • From ANON - demosthenes on July 02, 2004
    excelent! simply wonderful. I adore this challenge (which is why i have my own fic on it) and yours is superb! i love the multiple plot lines. this is a dificult feat to manage but i have faith you will do it beautifully. write fast!
    -demos
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  • From ANON - devsgma on July 02, 2004
    I enjoyed chapter 14, but did you maybe post chapter 14 over the top of chapter 13? I wanted to read 13 again, before I read 14 and found 12.
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  • From ANON - Deeble on July 02, 2004
    Good heavens, by your warning at the top I'd thought you were going eaveeave someone in peril or have Hermione running away from Snape into the night or show Death Eaters creeping in. C'mon, we're all adults -- we can wait a bit for the lemons. Anticipation is fun.

    Nice first meeting between Neville and Miss Snape. Funny first discussion about sex between Hermione and Snape the elder. Revealing first talk between Lupin and Ginny. Can't wait for more.
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  • From ANON - Cathy N on July 02, 2004
    OH MORE PLEASE SOON!
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