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Reviews For A Time and Place to Learn
I look forward to the next chapter. you even got me into a Christmas spirit, and it's Easter tomorrow! I wonder how Harry did with his grades. Hopefully no Trolls. ;-)
First of all, it was really nice to read your style of writing again. You have a unique way of writing dialogue and actions, especially when it comes to male characters, and I totally enjoy being immersed into the Perry Universes ;-) Snape, at first, frustrated me in this chapter. He's consistent in the way he handles Harry, yet he isn't at the same time. He shouldn't threaten Harry to make him study well, but I don't think that you, as an author, necessarily agree with his actions. I can, however, see Snape making that threat and then not following through. Snape isn't a perfect parent, and he is going to make stupid decisions. The ideal option would be for Snape to somehow encourage Harry to get perfect marks by giving him an incentive...like earning something Quidditch-ish. But perhaps Snape will realize that later. And even if he doesn't, hey, he's Snape. He's the authority and he wants Harry to know that. Secondly, if Harry decides to sneak out, I think it'll make his earlier punishments meaningless. He'll have learned nothing. And Snape's use of spanking as a punishment is worthless. All it means is that Harry considers having a sore butt for a day acceptable consequences for a bit of fun. A lot of kids think like that. On the other hand, I can see him going through with it and feeling guilty--maybe even turning himself in or coming back on his own accord. There comes a time when Harry has to learn how to make smart decisions on his own. And at this point, he still acts childish (even though I smiled all the way through reading the scene where Harry was dodging Snape and Snape was chasing Harry all around the room). That said, I think this is the defining moment of the series. If Harry disobeys at this point, then he has learned nothing, and that's very disappointing. But if he does obey, or at least deeply regret his actions, then he and Snape have made progress. Harry's only 16 and he'll make mistakes, but I really hope he uses his head this time. Again, it was wonderful to read another chapter to this story. I've really missed your writing. Keep at it as often as you can :-) I hope real life isn't kicking your arse like it was a few months ago. It is, isn't it... LOL. ~Jade
Glad to see you back! Update soon please.
itd be a cute contrast thing please??
*YAY* u finally updated 2nd oh no!!! harry's going to reckless and leave and snape, oh dear snape's going to have him isnt he? please dont take FOREVER TO update again!
(There's a technical problem, a blank chapter between 18 and 19. Try to get to the new chapter by hitting Next from 18 and you'll see what I mean.)
I loved how Draco and Harry are treating Worty like a little brother. Really good job with them and their dialogue. Hooray! you really have the boys down. I loved that Ron grew up a bit and knows how to compliment Hermione. Fantastic! :) I smiled too. Thanks so much for the update! I have missed them! |
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