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Reviews For A Year Like None Other
This was very well written. I was a bit nervous at the end of the last chapter. I had wondered how Snape would handle it, as he has been acting a bit...Gryffindorish lately. It was nice to see that he did not automatically jump into a lecture, but decided to heal and comfort Harry a bit first. I must say I'm not sure I quite like that Harry gave Draco his vault. It may be because I am a Slytherin, but I don't think I could give that much wealth to someone that has harmed me like that before. I understand that Draco is his brother and they love each other, but I'm not sure I could have gotten over the past that easily. I did not think about how Ron would feel, until Harry thought about it. I do suppose Ron would have felt a bit angry that Draco was finally poor and able to learn to appreciate things for what they are, not what they're worth--and now he's rich again. Though honestly, I think Draco would be arrogant with or without money. On to the duel... I think the duel was a bit unfair. Snape knowingly challenged Aran without bothering to find out if he knew the traditions. He did some awful things, but at this point, he can't remember what he did and he has been humiliated enough. To issue him a duel that he did not know he was accepting and surely be irreversibly harmed (or killed) because of it...just doesn't seem on at all. In some ways, I understand. As a Slytherin, on principle, you give what was given to you in full and you do not hold back. Snape was merely repaying Aran for the bad he has done. I do think Aran could have done with a warning though. After all, what fun is a duel if your opponent is so...incapable? I have to mention *again* how much I enjoyed your writing of the self harm part of this story; from this chapter and before. I enjoyed your portrayal of how Harry first believed it to be helpful, making him brave. I also liked how dedicated he was to hiding it and the desperation he felt for a needle when he became nervous or afraid. It all seemed so dead on. It was funny how after Draco was informed, he kept thinking Harry would break out something sharp at anytime haha. The way he acted reminds me of how many people act towards people that they know cut. They think you will go full mental right in front of them lool. Despite Draco's annoying worrying, I did like how he noticed what Harry was doing to himself under the table in the Great Hall, and how he placed a hand on his to stop him and recommended they find their father. It was so loving and so brotherly. So sweet! I love this story, though it does leave me a bitter, I must say. I wish I had what Harry and Draco have in a sibling and father. It really is beautiful.
and draco's concern for Harry wow |
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