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For months now I have been searching for a Snape/ Hermione fic that I read when I first started shipping the couple. As it is I can't remember the title, the author or even where I first read it. The fic begins with Harry and Ron being horrible to Hermione. They mentally and physically abuse her. One night after they rape her she is found my Draco Malfoy (I think). She becomes an honorary Slytherin and the slytherins protect her. Eventually she and Snape get together. Any information that could possibly be provided on this fic, its author or others like it would be fantastic. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated!

Warning: THIS IS A RANT. My rant. Why is it that no one reviews stories anymore? Everytime I read something, I comment - even if it sounds super corny! I think it encourages the writers to work more knowing that there are people that are enjoying their work. And it's a great way to develop your writing skills. It encourages them to continue and get better! I sucked major (really) when I first started writing in 1998. (I think I'm revealing my age, >,<") It's been over ten years and I've gotten more comments and likes from those horribly written fics than I do now. Why is that!? Criticism can be bad or good but at least it's something, right? It's within in the perception of the receiver as to whether they take it with a grain of salt or blow it out of proportion. Even though I was starting out, the negative words didn't get to me. The encouraging responses from others were what I focused on. People were reading my work and liking it! It made me feel really happy that my ideas were something worthy of reading. Are people afraid to say anything now? What's wrong with 'I liked it' or 'good job' or 'interesting'? A word at least! I beg you readers, please do something! I'm sure that, for people like RosieB, Wheezambu or QuirkySlayer, reviews are what kept them writing through the years. I don't know anyone who hasn't heard of 'Beside You in Time', 'Possession' or 'By the River of Shadowed Moments'. These weren't written quickly but, at the same time, are some well-written and thought-out stories that have so many complexities. Sure you have to wait for chapters but I don't mind and several hundreds of others don't either. To be honest, I've written thousand of pages, several oneshots and tons of ideas, but most of my work isn't published. I don't post it because I don't see a point - to a certain extent. I do have friends that read what I write and urge me to continue but I write for myself, like every other fanfiction author, more than anything else. And like everyone else, real life gets in my way, but I believe that I would post more if I knew that there were people that enjoyed what I have to write and say. I feel like I'm in a stalemate. I only get feedback from a limited audience and would much rather prefer honest thoughts from others. I'm never going to met you. And even if I do, what are the chances with seven billion people on the planet? So please, take a minute or two and just say something. If you like an author, review their work - encourage them. If you don't like a work, at least find something nice to say to balance the negative comment. You don't have to be harsh, bad comments can be more helpful than good ones if they are worded correctly. And if you don't want to post it for others to read, then PM them. Just do something.

I consider myself to be this type of writer. I write for me, but I post my stories to share with communities such as this one. One of the main reasons I post is to get feedback on my stories. I do enjoy hearing what I can improve upon because it makes me a better writer. It also helps to hear what you're doing well so you can continue doing that, if not improve upon it. But in the last five years or so, maybe even longer, reviews have become a thing of the past. I feel incredibly lucky and excited when I open that email labeled: "You have a new review for..." At this point, I'll take just about anything; however, I will not delete any reviews. It's a practice I have never understood if one is sharing their stories. I will never beg for reviews either, although they really do lend a hand in helping to motivate me. Then again, they are not the reason I would hold a story hostage, and they never will be. It defeats the purpose of sharing and hoping to garner concrit. In turn, I've always made an effort to review everything I read, even if it's to mention that a comma has been used improperly, but the dialogue is really fun and true-to-life (or something of the sort). I guess reviewing is just a dead practice now-a-days.

lemonade- That is so incredibly weird! Cicadas are so creepy looking and I hate the noise they make, until I get used to it, lol. Eris- Both replies in one! Could you imagine, sex slave Hermione. Goodness that would be hilarious. Beware the Spoilers, you don't want to go messing with paradoxes lol! Victoria- Aw, thanks! I like it so much too! sheedy- It sure did start off strange, didn't it? I actually fell in love with it from the start, since I had been writing little drabs here n there of late before starting this story. I had writer's block before, but now, none. Thanks for reading and giving it a chance! Trelweny- You were the only person to have caught that little tidbit (and told me about it, haha). It came up in Ch.6, as I'm sure you read. I had already written that chapter and was working on Ch. 7, when I got the e-mail with your review. I honestly was a little crestfallen that someone had figured it out (I LOVE it when a writer catches me by surprise) or maybe you are just super sleuth-y! I like the second option! lemonade- The answers are in... Ch.6, I think. Hopefully you have read it already! Good word, I had to look up Twitterpated because I had no idea what it meant. You taught me a new word! Thanks! No cicadas, I hope!

A Match Made In Convenience Exclusive!! Here's a look into this work's timeline so far. I've got an entire word document devoted to the notes and trivial details of the fic in order to keep everything organised. Just so that you guys aren't lost here is my very own chapter by chapter timeline! This fic runs on the 2002 calendar and this guide is to help you along just in case the timing of events throws you for a loop. At the end of Chapter 18 we are officially on Thursday September 19th! In between updates, I would recommend revisiting old chapters and picking up on any clues you might have missed. SPOILER: Halloween is coming up guys... ;} And even though you don't know what that means, the hints are all laid out in previous chapters! Chapter 1 Wednesday June 12th 2002 Harry and Draco Duel Hermione’s return to England, Chapter 2 Wednesday June 19th, 2002 Lunch out, Draco meeting with family, Hermione Stays at leaky cauldron Chapter 3 Wednesday June 19th, 2002 Hermione Stays at leaky cauldron, Thursday June 20th, 2002 News article about Ron, Blaise plays trick on Draco, Hermione makes up with Weasleys Chapter 4 Thursday June 20th, 2002 Harry explains about Grimmauld place, Hermione spends the night, Draco acknowledges that he wants Hermione Chapter 5 Friday June 21st, 2002 Draco makes breakfast, Hermione comes in kitchen scantily clad, Hermione gets job. Hermione helps Mrs. Weasley make dinner. Chapter 6 Friday, July 5th, 2002 Hermione Agrees to live with them Harry and Draco decide on wandless duel, Draco Celibacy Chapter 7 Sunday July 7th, 2002 Malfoy avoids Hermione harry helps her alter her room Ron yells at her, Ginny wants to move in. Chapter 8 Monday July 8th, 2002 News article, Draco gives Hermione way stone pendent. Hermione meets Astoria at work Chapter 9 Thursday July 11th, 2002 Draco catches Hermione in his room Chapter 10 Thursday July 11th, 2002 Time loop kiss, Draco realizes the depth of his feelings for Hermione. Chapter 11 Friday July 12th, 2002 Harry tells Hermione about his dark past, Hermione decides to give Malfoy a chance Chapter 12 Friday July 12th Hermione and Malfoy come to a truce Luna comes for dinner Harry think she’s beautiful, Ginny shows up Chapter 13 Friday July 12th Dinner ends and Draco and Hermione have a good goodnight scene. Saturday July 13th, 2002 Draco sees Hermione with Ron and gets discouraged, Wednesday, July 31st Malfoy has spent his weeks womanizing Ginny has the fiasco of a birthday with Harry, he’s incredibly upset. Chapter 14 Saturday August 3rd, Ginny curses Harry, Hermione and Ron break up Tuesday August 6th Harry comes home and apologizes to Hermione Chapter 15 Sunday August 11th, 2002 Hermione learns about the thunderstorms, Monday August 12th, 2002 Draco switches secretaries, Harry interrogates Amos, Hermione has a nightmare of when she was struck by lightning and go to Draco’s room for super sexy comfort. Chapter 16 Monday August 12th, 2002 Night of smutty Awesomeness. Tuesday August 13th,2002 Draco's feelings are hurt, Hermione is avoiding him Chapter 17 Monday August 19th, 2002 Hermione has been avoiding Draco; Draco tries to be with someone else Chapter 18 Tuesday August 20th, 2002 Morning after Celeste, Harry confronts Draco, invites him to Hermione’s birthday bash Friday August 23rd, 2002 Hermione goes on date with Adrian, Draco becomes reclusive Thursday September 19th, 2002 Hermione’s birthday dinner, Draco gives her gift, Harry and Luna get together, Draco comes to Hermione and rekindle friendship.

And therein it is no different than the rating system. It would still be abused - referring more on friends' stories thereby causing other stories to get ignored. We've even had cases of authors on site creating separate profiles in order to rec their own works, boosting their review counts leaving accolades, bumping rates, etc. You are correct that there is no perfect system. I do like the idea of knowing how many times a story has been recommended. I also like knowing the identity of those who recommended it - not because it outs their interests (because if I'm looking, I'm interested too, right?), but because I know I share interests in writing style and composition with some users that I don't share with others, even if we read in the same sections. I also know that if something's tagged BDSM and it's recommended by pittwitch, then it's got material in it that's reliable - because I know she knows her BDSM. Same with Bronx. But if it's recommended by someone whose BDSM stories have made me cringe and run for the hills due to their inaccuracies, then I know I'm probably not going to like it.

Most serious writers will welcome reviews of all types. I'd give my eyeteeth for a concrit review but don't beg or whore out for reviews. It is a part of the writing process to find your own voice, a voice that is completely independent from the reviews.

It's nice to know that there are others who feel the same way I do. I'm much like DemonGoddess. When I have time to read something, I review it. My to-read bookmark list is so, so very long. trudy, One of the things that's keeps me going is that (most of the time) I don't have a set ending, just a vague idea of what I want - so I end up writing and finishing things just so I know how it ends. A good example of this is my Inu-fic, An Unexpected Love. I know that seems silly and as the author, I should know where the story will go and end but sometimes, it's just more fun that way. I find it exciting (does that make me a dork?) and I use a lot of silly things; word prompts, places, actions, colors, events, anything and everything I can think of. I have a lot of OC and original fiction. AUL started out as a short five-chapter, lemon-sex-filled story. I was frustrated with another story and just wanted to write something that was completely useless and made no sense what-so-ever. I wanted a break. Unfortunately for me, it became a ridiculous hit. I extended the storyline after talking to a couple of friends, but it's still going through a slow revision process. The problem is, my muse is fickle and flighty. It comes and goes when it wants. Thus, my several oneshots, which I don't post anymore due to AUL. Ironic? Enough ranting and complaining. What I want is to try to bring this to the attention of the readers. I'd like it to change, as I'm sure other writers would too. I don't mean to threaten them or put a long AN berating them but I was considering offering the ones that reviewed a reward, like a oneshot or drabble. I've got a couple of ideas on how to pick the reviewer, but I'm wondering if anyone else thinks this is a good idea or if I should completely throw it out? I'm not sure if it will increase reviewers but it might help me through word-of-mouth. What's sad is that the quote below is on the main page (multiple times) and it's like it doesn't phase people. Do they even read the news? "Please remember that this site is free to use. As such, the authors receive nothing for their efforts, except reviews. Do let them know that you read their stories, please! I'm sure they'll appreciate hearing from you!" - Apollo

Totally with you. I try and review every story I read at least once. Its just good manners.

When I actually have time to read (rare these days), I make a POINT of leaving a review. If it's awful, I don't pillory the author, I simply leave the story.

Can I just say thank heaven I'm not the only one thinking this. It's really disheartening to slave over a story and put it out there for everyone to read and to get no feedback on it. I feel like I'm writing in a vacuum much of the time and I agree with you, I'm wondering why bother posting stories. I haven't been involved with fan fic as long as the original poster and I know that I have'nt reviewed as often as I could have in the past, however I'm trying to change that now. I spend hours putting together a chapter that typically has around 4000 words, is it so much to ask that people who read it leave a small comment. I'm not even saying that I expect everyone who reads my stories to post glowing reviews about how they love every word I write, it's perfectly alright not to like it but tell me about in a constructive way that helps me understand what I'm doing wrong and how to correct it. I may not always make changes especially if it's more of a difference of opinion than me making a mistake but I'll always listen and respond. I've made a personal resolution that I will review every story that I read, unless it's completely awful. If people are reading my stories and not reviewing then I have to assume that they consider the story awful and I won't waste their time or mine with further updates.