Prisoner

by Resa Aureus

The Battle at Hogwarts just ended and Voldemort has been defeated, but his escaped followers still linger. Right after the fight, Hermione myseriously disappears. The Order goes on the hunt for her and once she's found, something's a little...different. Rated M for violence and language. The Sequel "Captive" is now posted.

21. For the Disappointed Readers

Dear Disappointed Readers,

NEVER FEAR.

When I started the story I had no clue whether it was going to be a Bill and Hermione or Bill and Snape story, but by the time she was discharged from St. Mungo's I was sure it was going to be Bill. So I imagined up an epilogue for them.

And then the conflicts began and I realized, "Wow, if I were Hermione, I would definitely see that there was just no way for us to be together." I don't know why - maybe it was because there was just so many problems that anyone would take this as a sign that things just weren't meant to be.

So the story changed. While I think a piece of their hearts will always belong to one another, Bill and Hermione simply HAD to move on. Hermione was too broken at that point of her life to have a relationship and Bill needed to go back to his dream job. It just wasn't working.

My story when from being a Snape or Bill/ Hermione, to Bill/Hermione, to a Snape/Hermione. It was definitely a struggle because I love them both.

BUT IF YOU DIDN'T LIKE THE ENDING, THERE IS REDEMPTION. I've decided to write a second epilogue, the one I had thought up when Bill and Hermione were supposed to end up with one another.

I know a select few wanted Hermione to end with Bill AND Snape, but I just personally don't believe Hermione - even on the edge of insanity - would agree to that. Don't get me wrong, I love reading threesome stories like that, haha, but personally I wouldn't write it.

SO THE ALTERNATIVE EPILOGUE WILL BE UP EITHER TONIGHT OR TOMORROW - I PROMISE. DON'T GIVE UP ON MY YET.

Love,

Resa Aureus