Oh, my, this is quite an AU, and won't Dumbledore have a snit fit at the idea of anyone but him being considered a hero. Plus, with no guilt over Lily's death, I don't think Snape would mind being married to Bella as long as she's not *too* crazy (which he could help with. What a devoted husband, bringing her tea and breakfast every morning!).

Took a break from the HP fandom for a few years and have been going through your stories again remaining myself why your my favorite author who constantly vexes me with great one shot ideas.

Took a break from the HP fandom for a few years and have been going through your stories again remaining myself why your my favorite author who constantly vexes me with great one shot ideas.

Rereading - and I'm surprised that I didn't review before.

I'm a bit surprised that Tobias didn't accept the money immediately, but then, I can't see Cygnus deigning to speak to him on the matter. I can just imagine the fights he might have with Eileen over accepting the contract.

Of course, there is also the question of his 'pride' and how that might be affected by the idea that his son was to be more like the 'bride'. Still think the money would take precedence.

The Blacks could also have used their money to 'woo' Snape. Start off young enough (well before Hogwarts) with gifts that improve things in Sev's life and he might have seen them in a very favorable light. With better clothes, he might not have been so ostracized in the neighborhood and not as desperate for a friend. The Lily connection might never have happened. Of course, it would depend on the style of the clothes. Too wizarding and he still would have been 'strange'.

Lastly - love the little bit about 'Lestrange' sounds 'foreign', especially since that's basically what it means (l'etranger)

I like this - Serverus would rival Malfoy in terms of political power then, hum...

I wonder why Cygnus didn't arrange for Tobias to die, and Eileen to go home? Surley she would have been accepted back into the Princes with a Black marriage on the cards?

This is a nice AU. I'm rather taken to the dark couple that Severus and Bellatrix would make.

I like that you still kept Bella sort of sane and insane. She does have that Yandere vibe, especially considering she was obsessively waiting for Severus since he was a baby. But it works out since Lily is removed from the picture without anyone having to use AK or Crucio. All in all, I like the dark ending. XD

Whoa update and expand this man u make too many good short stories but never a long one

Awsome! I love it when Severus gets to be great, instead of Albus and his posse using him. I hope Bella also got him over that Lily-nonsense.

I do like your tangential, 'what if' stories. I also appreciate your footnotes at the end that flesh out your story, rather than leave anticipating readers hanging in a fic that languishes as a perpetual WIP. That said, I wish this particular fic was longer: Bellatrix and Snape are such volatile characters, that I cannot see them living in peace. I would like to see whether and how Snape grows out of his Lily fancy. I would also be interested in Dumbledore's reaction. Would he predict what Voldemort is upto? How would the story pan out. As a long time fan of your fics (the alternate scene by the lake series being a favourite), I cannot but help hoping (and urge you to consider) that you make this one shot a multi-chaptered story. Oh, and I can't stop myself feeling sorry for the offspring of this particular couple...

very good, very, very good.

A different and refreshing story.
I liked the change in Bellatrix's obsession for something more productive and less psychotic.
Now I hope that Continues a little more in the time of Hogwarts, such as Severus consoled and increased power in the same school, that I would love to read. Please punish the marauders even minimum and Lily lost what counts and try to recover it, that would be fascinating.
also want you to put the wedding preparations and all.

but as always you are the author and you decide. hope below.

straight to favorites.

a different and refreshing story.
I liked the change in Bellatrix's obsession for something more productive and less psychotic.
Now I hope that Continues a little more in the time of Hogwarts, such as Severus consoled and increased power in the same school, that I would love to read. Please punish the marauders even minimum and Lily lost what counts and try to recover it, that would be fascinating.
also want you to put the wedding preparations and all.

but as always you are the author and you decide. hope below.

straight to favorites.

I like this story a lot.

I think this dynamic is very fun to read.

Somehow, the thought of Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter having a child leads to Jenna Coleman...

I like the idea of this. It's interesting and I could very well see Bella fixating on something besides Voldemort - given the chance.

I do think it would have been nice to see what Severus's thoughts were to his arranged marriage, but they aren't necessary either.

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Seriously though, I have got to stop reading your oneshots because you come up with these awesome ideas that are just begging for a follow up which you're probably not going to write.