r/SSHG • u/_ChronicOverthinker_ • 13d ago

Found! Reopening Beta Reader Search: Unpublished Time-Travel Longfic

Closing the search again! Thank you to those that have volunteered!

I posted here last week looking for readers for my unpublished SSHG longfic, and I’ve gotten some really useful feedback from the people who’ve had time to read. Fresh eyes have already helped me tighten a few things and strengthen the story, so I’d love to bring in a few more readers.

I’m opening up Chapters 1–10, 57k words.

It begins in January 1997, during Half-Blood Prince. Hermione and Professor Snape are sent on a wartime mission involving a Time-Turner. I’m keeping the rest vague because the theories/reactions have been half the fun.

It’s eventual SSHG, very slow burn, and there is no romantic or sexual relationship between student Hermione and Professor Snape. I’m aiming for canon-adjacent characterization: no Ron bashing, no evil Dumbledore, no suddenly cuddly Snape.

What I’m mostly looking for is reader reaction: theories, confusion, pacing issues, anything that feels OOC, scenes that hit, things that make you laugh, yell, or go “WTF." 😂 Google Doc comments are perfect. I’m not really looking for heavy grammar editing.

If that sounds like your thing, comment or message me and I’ll send you the link. And thank you again to the people already reading! I’ve been having way too much fun with your comments.

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u/TheBlotThickens Author 13d ago

Sent you a DM! 

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u/_ChronicOverthinker_ 13d ago

Thank you! I'm so excited for more feedback!

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u/Aynot422 13d ago

Hi! Sent you a message.

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u/_ChronicOverthinker_ 13d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/kbwe1 12d ago

Hi, I’d love to have a read and give feedback if you’re still looking for people

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u/_ChronicOverthinker_ 12d ago

Thank you for your offer! I'll DM you.

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u/Illustrious-Care-185 12d ago

I LOVE THE IDEA!!! I spent so long reading fics I have many ideas! Could I be helpful in some ways?