Sweet relief. Thank heavens they found a way through. How on earth did you manage to make Snape so vivid and alive? He barely has a dozen lines in the whole piece! What an achievement. Remus deciding to give himself completely and Severus being able to ask for it in the first place was just genius. And so unexpected. ** "Breathe, Remus." ** I think I stopped breathing myself somewhere in there. BTW, I keep forgetting to say that the sex throughout this story was some of the hottest, most stunning stuff I’ve ever read. And each time delved into a new layer of their relationship. Men tend to communicate through sex anyway, and these two are going to need lots of it. This happy ending made my night! :)
Author's Response: They are both stubborn, stubborn men, and both afraid. Fortunately, they managed to trust a little before they lost what they really wanted.
Snape is very tough to write. The “strong, silent type” in spades. I’m just glad that I was able to make his actions and reactions clear enough (and true enough) that a lot of dialog and explanation weren’t needed. And that you felt the sex furthered the story and wasn’t just a pleasant diversion. ;)
Lupin’s wolf has blue eyes!! And I love Severus being so limber—do you think he does yoga? Bestiality and D/S are normally big turn-offs for me, but you handle them so very well here. Just referencing the wolfsex as a memory was way hotter than too many specifics anyway. Lupin’s human mind processing the wolf’s senses was especially interesting—fear probably *would* smell unpleasant. And the massage was just glorious, sensual and loving. Severus reveals so much more by his actions than his words, very IC for him. The “you’re a god” line made me grin.
Your perfect use of Rickman!Snape’s incredible voice and the moment where he leans against Remus’s knee to give comfort made me awww. I adore the details you include—just enough, just the ones needed—and they really make this story speed along. But I keep slowing down to enjoy the excellent writing. Thanks!
Author's Response: You are so generous with your praise, thank you! Limber!Snape. Yes, both Lupin and I are jealous. ;)
and there was much rejoycing ! Lovely, sexy, funny, and I'm with Snape on the Greek Boy, he was hot and should return ^^
Author's Response: Greek Boy. *bites tongue*
Thanks for the review!
Finally, Communication! This chapter made me smile. I love seeing them talk, almost joke even. I
m excited to read the epilouge.
Author's Response: Finally, Communication! 'Bout time, eh? Thanks for reviewing.
Oh well, I think I am blushing with happiness... I feel warm inside, and for a moment there was angst...Also, that part of Severu's face closing like a slammed door... Oh it hurt.
But yes, apparently there can be a relationship both can find rewarding... Still, I am intrigued about what Severus thought and what made him finally decide to go back to Remus... Since this is all from Remus' POV. Still, nice one, I await eagerly for the epilogue...
Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Thanks for the review.
Oh, so cute ! I'm really not addicted to slash, but I found this one wonderful./So powerful and so touching.
Author's Response: Thank you. Glad you're enjoying it.
*whimpers*
I love that sex scene so much, because it is so much more than just a sex scene. Don't get me wrong - it's very hot and very well-written, but it also serves as such a great metaphor for their relationship overall. Lupin's willingness to give himself like that was clearly a difficult decision, as was Snape's decision to ask for it. It serves as this great representation of the shift in their relationship towards something that could be long-term, but it's done without them having to talk about it for eight chapters. Great job. Oh and also: SQUEE on the Greek Boy reference. Ha. :) ~Lee
Author's Response: Thank you for everything, girl. One Epilogue coming up - *snicker*
oh!@ don't stop! this is too good!
Author's Response: Thank you - you are kind.
I am too pathetic and sad to leave a review worthy of the fic but I have loved every chapter (even the ones that made me weepy). I will be sad to see this end. meneathiel
Author's Response: I am grateful for your review. Thank you.
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, luv. You provided wonderful inspiration, you know.
Oh wow! Just how I like my Snape, on his knees. :o] Very much enjoying this porny fic and looking forward to more.
Author's Response: lol! Glad you're liking it; thanks for the review.