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Reviews For O Mine Enemy
Author's Response: That was fun to write too. Thanks!
(insert evil laughter here) Oh the joys of fanfiction - you can do whatever the hell you want, and no one raises an eyebrow XD I like the whole Seer idea, btw. Very inventive XD And Snapey gets a million points for sticking around when Harry asks (*cough*BEGS*cough* LOL) him to, and also because he now is the main character in his very own prophecy XD Author's Response: Aw, puddles of love? He would be so mad at you for insinuating that he could actually *gasp* melt into puddles for anyone, much less the much-loathed Harry Potter! Quick, I'll hold back Snape - You run!!!
Author's Response: Tonight. :) I'm finished with the next chapter - I'm just not at home to update it. It may be a couple hours, but it will be updated tonight.
--Harry noticing that Snape's voice was gentle when he spoke to him, and thinking that he'd heard that gentleness before in his dreams. At least, Snape's speaking kindly while Harry's awake now, even if it was just the once. --Dumbledore putting Harry and Snape in their places when they want to snipe at each other. I chuckled aloud at Dumbledore's telling Snape to act the part of the responsible adult. --The idea of McGonagall being confronted with prophesizing Trelawney. --The whole second Prophecy. And to answer your question, Yes, I do believe Snape is really and truly on Harry's side. He'd better be if he knows what's good for him, anyway! I can't wait for the next chapter Author's Response: Thank you for listing examples of what you liked! That always makes my day! :) I'm glad you have faith in Snape. It's hard to do the right thing if no one has faith in you... ;)
"Harry didn’t dare break the silence, but Snape didn’t have any such reservations. He impatiently gestured for the headmaster to continue. “You know something. Suspense is not desired, nor appreciated, Albus.”" I must confess to always enjoying it when one of our young witches or wizards turn out to be a Seer. I really like your take on the fact that the ability doesn't manifest until the person is old enough to handle it. I'm not sure Trelawney fits in this since she doesn't remember her predictions, but I can see that being necessary if one does remember. And that fits in with the fact that your Harry actually is a little young. We get so used to super-intelligent!Harry in fanfic that your Harry almost seems too young--but he really isn't. This situation is testing him emotionally and mentally and you are doing a good job of showing this. Author's Response: Thanks for the comments! I like that you mentioned Trelawney - I actually was going to write a bit more about her, but it didn't seem to fit the flow of conversation, so I cut it. My thoughts on Trelawney in the context of my story are that while she is technically a Seer, she has never reached the point of development necessary to "connect" with her Inner Eye, though it has manifested itself to others through her with information that needed to be told. Basically, I guess she's a stunted Seer - comparable to those many wizards whom Dumbledore stated would never know they were Seers because they never reached the either emotional or magical development necessary. Hope you don't mind my rather long explanation... ;) Thank you for the review!
God, this chapter was incredible. The juxtaposition of the two prohecies is brilliant. I never thought that there could be a worse prophecy than Harry's. Also, I really enjoyed the scene where Dumbledore was scolding Harry and Severus, telling them to put aside their differences. I guess I really love ashamed!Harry almost as much as ashamedbuttryingtomaskit!Snape. lol. But poor Dumbledore. I have a tendency to get annoyed at the man, but this chapter really made me sympathetic towards him. Have I told you how perfectly you characterize Snape AND Harry? Harry tries hard to be mature, but he is so torn between adolescence and adulthood. The way you write him just really emphasizes that fact. I'm anxious to see if Harry has any more dreams/nightmares and how Severus deals with it. I sure do love Snape's subtle, comforting gestures. *sigh* I feel like....reading this chapter again. So I'm going to do just that. You are such an amazing writer, though! Keep it up! Author's Response: Delaying is fine, hehe! I like it when reviews are spread out sometimes, because I get to enjoy them longer. ;) Thanks for the comments re: the prophecy & Dumbledore. It's nice to know what you like & don't - and I admittedly didn't know how my introduction of a prophecy would go over. So thanks for the affirmation, hehe! And feel free to read the story/chapter over and over as many times as you want to!!! lol!
Probably not, I don't think. In fact, I'm hoping to see more of them, since they seem to be so very interesting! Oooh, Seer!Harry ... that's so bloody awesome! Giving Trelawney a run for her money now, eh? Are Snape’s loyalties truly decided? I'm hoping he sides with Harry, of course! Will Snape continue to resist in helping Harry to learn Occlumency? Hopefully not! Especially in light of recent events! Will Voldemort succeed in his plans to capture Harry? ...Given the nature of the visions so far, probably yes. (Although I'm already wincing in sympathy pains ... it's gonna be hell for poor Harry!) And finally…will Snape and Harry EVER learn to just get along? Hopefully, yes! :) I'm most looking forward to it, in fact! You know, nothing delights me more than seeing my favourite fics being updated after returning home from a long tiring day! You've really made my day now with this update - thank you! This chapter kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through ... and OMG I can't believe you just ended it there like that! Ah, the suspense is too much! How is it that you manage to draw me into the story further with each chapter? My only complaint is that there's not enough! Please please please update soon!!! Author's Response: hehe, It's fun reading your answers to my questions! Let's see...how much to give away? Well, I'm gonna tell you you're right on the first question. The rest...well, it's fanfiction, so not too incredibly hard to figure out if you've read enough, but I think I'll leave them open anyway. I might decide not to go the predictable route, you never know... ;) Thank you for the long review! If my story made your day, your review definitely made mine! :)
See, one of the things I like about you is how you can actually do plot. Things happen in your stories, and they're all suspenseful and foreshadowy and tension raising and stuff. I like that Snape is actually speaking to Harry with a modicum of civility now. First step, civility, next stop HUGS!! Yeah, no, I don't expect that to happen, but still. Civility is cool. Author's Response: LOL!!! You make me smile. :) (See?) Thank you for the compliment! It means a lot from someone who makes me mad with brilliantly evil cliffhangers of their own... ;) Don't expect all smooth sailing for these two, but don't expect no progress whatsoever either. Hugs? Well...maybe if Snape were on pain of death and were allowed to memory charm every person within a square mile radius? I'm not saying it won't happen, mind...but, well, it would take a pretty radical shift, as you can see. :) So I'm glad "Step One: Civility" is cool.
Author's Response: Tough times, tough times... If only poor Harry had a mentor to help him through it! But where to look? It's not like he's got one right under his nose, right...? ;) Thanks for the review! |
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