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Title: Of Barks and Bites 06 Oct 2013 6:30 am
Reviewer: bridgeportfox (Signed) [Report This]
    I liked that Minerva stood up for Harry when she was talking to Snape. Maybe he will think about their relationship more, especially after hearing Harry stand up for him. The first Divination class was funny. It sounds like everyone saw something different in Harry's cup. Minerva's comments were the icing on the cake.
Title: Of Barks and Bites 03 Oct 2013 11:13 pm
Reviewer: Britt (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Good story! Are McGonagall and Dumbledore working on finding an alternate guardian for Harry? Wouldn't think anyone would rationally place him back with the Dursleys and Snape has stated he is not interested. Will Harry have any say? He probably wouldn't want to be a burden to anyone (for their sakes as much as his own.) Will Ian see not everyone at Hogwarts thinks Harry is nothing but trouble? So many questions... Very good!
Title: Of Barks and Bites 30 Sep 2013 11:26 pm
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Ravenclaw was a good choice for Ian. I really liked the reasoning – and he could definitely stand to learn more. Snape’s attitude toward Harry seems to have remained fairly distorted – he is still quick to judge/blame and ever so eager to punish. He apparently only gave Harry his broom back so he could have charge of taking it away later (similar to blackmailing Harry using Quidditch.) It bothers me how little he seems to regard or care for his first born child. He expressed no concern over Harry’s well-being after the dementors except to assume it was Harry’s fault and if he could reasonably punish him. Given this side of Snape - it was reasonable (way back when) – that Lilly would not have trusted him enough to tell him about Harry. Still, she seems adamant there is more to him…

    I appreciated McGonagall’s concern in this chapter! I admit to being a little frustrated with Harry’s generosity in his description of his treatment from Snape. But then again – How could Harry know any better? He only has the Dursely’s to compare to. In the books - they kept him in a cupboard for 10 years – then put multiple locks and bars up in a bedroom and fed him a can of soup a day (which he shared with his owl) through a cat flap. So in Harry’s mind - the fact that he mostly gets regular meals and isn’t hit would seem pretty good. The emotional abuse, lack of trust, and dislike are a normal expectation for him. But I can’t help being unsatisfied with the idea of Snape being let off the hook so easily. He has shown so little kindness.

    I am thinking there would be several witches/wizards who would be willing to give Harry a real home if they understood his situation. Thank heavens for Hogwarts – every child needs to feel they wanted and belong somewhere. You are doing a great job with the angst in this story (as frustrating as it is at times.) I am eager for more. Thank you for writing and sharing.
Title: Of Barks and Bites 30 Sep 2013 11:07 pm
Reviewer: Fmh (Signed) [Report This]
    Good chapter although I don't think Mcgonnagal would ever say "Butt heads"!
Title: Of Barks and Bites 29 Sep 2013 11:00 am
Reviewer: Alexander (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I very much like the ending of this chapter! Please write more!
Title: Of Barks and Bites 29 Sep 2013 4:30 am
Reviewer: Kendra (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Interesante casa para Ian y que lo separaras de su amigo a un más, interesante decisión,,,


    me gustan los detalles, y aprecio en verdad la actitud de McGanigall, es sin duda muy bien pensada,

    fascinante capítulo el que has descrito aquí, varias cosas que apreciar en el cuadro general,

    si mi memoria no me falla (ya que no quiero revisar el libro) el siguiente incidente interesante debe ser la clase contra el boggart,

    espero con interes tu actualización
Title: Of Barks and Bites 28 Sep 2013 11:17 pm
Reviewer: TATIS (Signed) [Report This]
    I still think Snape is a bastard
Title: Of Barks and Bites 28 Sep 2013 11:15 pm
Reviewer: Phoenix1 (Signed) [Report This]
    I wish Snape would pull his head out of his behind and see Harry for himself!
Title: Of Barks and Bites 28 Sep 2013 10:20 pm
Reviewer: Anthezar (Signed) [Report This]
    So, how many times is this now that I just wanna grab that man and shake him so hard that his brain rattles into the correct position? 10th maybe? Perhaps I'm exaggerating, haha. Lovely story, bytheway. Enjoying it very much so. Dear Severus, though, needs a good swift kick to the pants. But, oh my gosh, I loved the statement that his bark is worse than his bite. That was so adorable. I hope Sev will start to come to his senses soon. I bet something scary will happen and he'll think to have that special heart failure reserved for parents for his first born. Haha! Keep up the excellent work!
Title: Of Barks and Bites 28 Sep 2013 9:42 pm
Reviewer: JAWorley (Signed) [Report This]
    Did Snape give him back his broom already? I didn't remember reading that in the last chapter? Was that last scene in a classroom or the hallway? I got the impression it was in McGonagall's classroom and that Snape was somehow just standing in a dark corner though it makes more sense if it was in the hallway.

    Loving this story and I'm glad Ian is in Ravenclaw!

    Author's Response:

    I didn't write a scene where Snape gave Harry the broom back, just tried to kind of hint that he did. And as you might have noticed in this chapter, I did say that Snape had in fact given it back to Harry. 

     Harry talking to McGonagall was in the classroom, Snape was standing in the corridor outside. At least that how I immagined it, though it would be up to each reader personally to picture it as they please. More on that in the next chapter.

    Also, *fangirlsquek!* I love your stories!  


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