The Next Best Thing by Elmindreda
Summary: What a ridiculous way to die. If there is one thing about my predicament that is making it even more laughable, it is the fact that I am still alive.
It has been a year since the night that Severus Snape spent in the Shrieking Shack, awaiting death that would not come. A year that seemed long, passed quickly, yet should not have come to pass at all. One can come to terms with the idea of there being a due time for one's death. But what one does do when the predetermined, awaited and eagerly expected end fails to arrive?
Dear Mods, this fic has been previously deleted by mistake and is in the process of restoration. I have been granted permission by Deanine to submit two chapters at a time. Thank you!
Ratings: 3rd-5th Years [ - ]
Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Warnings: Alternate Universe, Substance Abuse
Challenge:
Serie: None
Chapters: 7 Completed?: No
Wordcount: 17497 Viewcount: 21769
Published on: 07/31/08 Updated On: 09/28/08
It has been a year since the night that Severus Snape spent in the Shrieking Shack, awaiting death that would not come. A year that seemed long, passed quickly, yet should not have come to pass at all. One can come to terms with the idea of there being a due time for one's death. But what one does do when the predetermined, awaited and eagerly expected end fails to arrive?
Dear Mods, this fic has been previously deleted by mistake and is in the process of restoration. I have been granted permission by Deanine to submit two chapters at a time. Thank you!
Ratings: 3rd-5th Years [ - ]
Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Warnings: Alternate Universe, Substance Abuse
Challenge:
Serie: None
Chapters: 7 Completed?: No
Wordcount: 17497 Viewcount: 21769
Published on: 07/31/08 Updated On: 09/28/08
1. Prologue. Ridiculous by Elmindreda [ - ] (656 words)
2. Chapter 1. Sufficient by Elmindreda [ - ] (2354 words)
3. Chapter 2. Incorporeal by Elmindreda [ - ] (4061 words)
4. Chapter 3. Belated by Elmindreda [ - ] (2945 words)
5. Chapter 4. Theoretical by Elmindreda [ - ] (2427 words)
When submitting this chapter originally, I asked the mods if I should include a Mental Disorders warning. I couldn't put a finger on anything, let alone diagnose it, but the general atmosphere of this chapter feels rather borderline. I thought I would be better safe than sorry, and warn you in advance.
6. Chapter 5. Civil by Elmindreda [ - ] (2585 words)
7. Chapter 6. Desperate by Elmindreda [ - ] (2469 words)