Hope, I Understand (Oliver/Hermione)

[aiseiri_47]

Title: Hope, I Understand
Author: Kasey/HogwartsDuchess
Pairing: Oliver/Hermione
Prompt: There's nothing wrong with being hesitant.
Rating: PG
Warnings: Fluff
Word Count: 2382
Summary: An overheard conversation leads to late night confessions.
Author's Notes: This is a companion piece to Hope Like Smoke

Comments

[piartemis18]

[note to jenna: Please to fix the coding on the first half of the story.]

But story! Yay, this is a wonderful companion to Hope Like Smoke. I heart the voice you've given Oliver, and the interaction between him and Hermione is very well-written.

I don't suppose there's another companion to be on the way anytime...

[nephthysmoon]

Actually, I thinking that this story will be the prologue to an Oliver/Hermione. I've been fighting it, but it just seems to keep adding on to itself. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[ohstarling]

Ahhhh, Kasey!!! I adore this. I want more! I love how sweet Oliver is. Mostly I just want him, I think. But I love how realistic it is, how Hermione doesn't have anywhere to go, and how Ron is afraid of physicality after Lavender. I've never seen that before, but I really like it.

I've always wondered one thing about this pairing, and that is ... what does Oliver see in Hermione? He admits that she's plain, but he's fascinated by her. Once I as the reader have just accepted that he likes her, it's wonderful to read, but it would be even better if that were developed a bit more.

Aside from that, this is so lovely. Oliver/Hermione is one of my favourite pairings. =)

And I do really want more! XD

*uploads Oliver icon specially for this comment*

[nephthysmoon]

Well, see...Oliver himself admitted his reasons for the attraction in Hope Like Smoke, which this is kind of a companion to. He was fascinated by her intelligence and the way she wrapped the boys around her finger from the word 'go', but it wasn't until the Quidditch World Cup that he started becoming attracted to her, in a long-distance, kind of stalkerish way. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[lucillajoanna]

I haven't read Hope Like Smoke yet, but this piece can and does stand alone! I heart that you're considering it as a prologue, Kasey. I'm excited for when you post it!

No wonder you and Janis are such pals. Your writing are almost similar. Forgive me if I can't distinguish between yours and hers yet. I love the way you portray Oliver and Hermione. Where does 'my family doesn't want me' come from', though?

Oh, and I also love how Oliver nursed his attraction in a so gentlemanly manner. Uncle Ollie indeed! /squish

[nephthysmoon]

Aw, thank you! I really like this pairing, and it's all to do with Janis' writing - so I guess one could say that I was consciously attempting to mimic her style when writing this.

I've always kind of seen Hermione's family as indifferent. Rather than being fascinated by Gringott's and Diagon Alley in general, they were shown as holding themselves apart from it. They planned a holiday of skiing even though it wasn't her thing, and they must have known that, making it easy for her to get out of the holiday.

Moreover, her family never seems to be offended by the fact that she spends most holidays and vacations with the Weasleys and Harry. And, finally, given that she must have removed the memory charm on her parents, they are probably fully aware of her actions and I've always imagined they would feel a bit of a gulf between them and their daughter.

Just a theory of mine, but it seems to be a pretty common one throughout the fandom.

[lucillajoanna]

I'm piqued with this theory. Although I don't agree. The Grangers are professionals. Professionals are usually put off by things they can't grasp or are so extraneous from their own field. I didn't perceive them as indifferent, only bemused. And I think they were only being generous and doting, letting Hermione bask in her own world. There was probably not much belonging and joy for Hermione when she was in Muggle school. Also, it's only probably because of JKR that we didn't get to see them much. As for the ski-ing, Hermione never seems to like any sport anyway. I imagine they're never happy parting and not spending the hols with their daughter, but choose Hermione's happiness over their own. After the memory charm though, I think you have a point. There could be a gulf afterwards because of their daughter turning her own wand to them. But since they know about Harry-- the knowledge of which what prompted the memory modification in the first place-- they would have understood and forgave because I'm sure Hermione would have begged

[shanaeplusb2]

Aw...!!!

:D Kasey, I do love this story!

What a lovely bunch of fluff to brighten my day. :) It really is lovely. I do love how sneaksy Oliver is at winning Hermione's attention. Brilliant conniving on his part! But he's such a gentleman at the same time. Yes. This was lovely. :D

[nephthysmoon]

*hugs* I'm so glad you liked it! Sneaksy Oliver is the best, in my opinion anyway.

[water_jade]

I LOVE the EWEness of this story. And Hermione's points about Ron are so very true. Thank you for this. ♥

[nephthysmoon]

Yes, Ron is just - well, Ron. I truly like him as a character, but I feel that he has so much more growing up to do before he is really ready for anything other than friendship with any girl.