FIC: Occlumency Isn't Everything it's Cracked Up to Be (PG-13)

[iulia_linnea]

Title: Occlumency Isn't Everything it's Cracked Up to Be
Type: Fic
Age-Range Category: Four
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall
Author: debjunk
Beta(s): steelersgirl
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Severus has survived the war and can now live his life as he wishes. No one knows he's a natural Legilimens, able to read minds

Comments

[iulia_linnea]

He had found true love. He'd let his guard down and opened his mind, and it had made him happier than he'd ever imagined he could be. Thank Merlin for Legilimency.

Your twist on Legilimency is interesting, and I'm glad it leads Severus to a happily ever after! :D

[debjunk]

Thank you! I loved the idea of Queenie hearing everything and how that was a positive and definite negative for her. Wanted to see how Severus would react to the same.

[geminisister]

So good to see Severus surviving the war and making a good life for himself at Hogwarts. A rare talent he kept under wraps and now he could reveal the secret to Minerva as well as his new girlfriend. A happy ending too.

[debjunk]

He could let a couple more trusted people know, but right now, he's just sharing it with Hermione. Thank you!

[goddess47]

I love how Severus takes a chance here. Going to Minerva and then telling Hermione what he is feeling is a lot for our Severus.

Lovely!

[debjunk]

It is a lot. He is close to Minerva and trusts her, but this is close to his heart.

[kellychambliss]

Fascinating premise, being so powerful a Legilimens. I'm glad Severus is strong enough to cope with it; I'm sure I would find it hellish, personally.

It's always enjoyable to see Severus live and actually have some fun and peace. I like his friendship with Minerva and his willingness to take a risk with Hermione.

[debjunk]

I think it would be hellish too, but somewhat fascinating. However, to know what everyone thinks of you truly... maybe not. :) Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I always like when Severus finds happiness too.

[blueartemis07]

I like that you took the Queenie situation and made it work so well for Severus. I really enjoyed the story. Nicely done!

[debjunk]

Thanks so much! I find Queenie fascinating and trying to shut all of that out must take some real strength.