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Reviews For Emerald Eyes
Only three left? That's all? Any sequels out there? Author's Response: First of all, thank you for reading and reviewing both of my most recent chapters. I appreciate you taking the time to leave individual feedback for both :) Yes, Snape is definitely learning to control his temper...marginally anyway. Of course, he's still Snape, so he may still have his moments, but it would be difficult to remain malicious toward a boy that he is affecting in a mentor-ish sort of way, whether he realizes it or not. *sigh* As for a sequel, I have some sketchy ideas in my mind, but honestly, I've got nothing solid yet. I appreciate your interest :) If I do begin one, it probably won't be until the summer, as I'll have much more time to write. Thanks again for the wonderful reviews!
Author's Response: Thank you!! My spring break is coming up, so I'll be updating soon. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed the conversation between Dumbles and Severus, epsecially the wind as it worked its way into the conversation. It somehow seemed to make the conversation seem much more bleak and desperate. I could really feel Sev's worry and chagrin for being kept out of whatever Dumbles is up to. The tension between them was palpable. It was great. I loved as well the bit with Malfoy and Severus and Harry smirking while Malfoy was getting punished. Heck, I was smirking as well. :oP I love that kid, but he seriously needs an attitude adjustment. I love how Harry's like, "no, you'll smack me" LOL That was so perfectly childish. Fav lines: "...yet he allowed the words to hang in the air, unhampered." I can almost see the words hanging in the air, Jade. Love it. "Wetting his lips with the tip of his tongue, Harry nudged at his glasses with a finger, sparing a glance at Snape in the process." I can feel both Harry's nerves and Sev's consideration in this line. It speaks volumes. Brilliant. I also like the last line, "...in a single, significant nod." It IS so significant. I really, really hope Harry gets to stay with Snape. They have such a wonderful relationship now. And yet, I don't think either one of them even realize it, which of course makes it all the more fun to witness. Wonderful chapter as always. I just love that I can always see and feel your chapters. I'm sorry there's only a few more chapters left but hey, you can always write me a sequel, while your writing a sequel of SFS! :oP Any chance of SFS coming soon? *puppy dog eyes* Author's Response: I've been dying to begin SfS for two days and am at home this weekend for Easter. My sister and I are house-sitting for my aunt through tonight, and while she does her law homework, I'm going to work on Chapter 22 of SfS. The plot has been poking at my brain and it's about ready to explode out and begin writing itself...LOL. I love and appreciate your enthusiasm for the story. Thanks for being so awesome :) This chapter was a definite butt-kicker. It killed me, and I had an enormous headache after writing it...lol. But I'm so glad you liked it. I tampered with 'unhampered' (rolls eyes at the deliberate rhyme) several times, thinking that maybe the word didn't fit, but finally I just decided that it sounded perfect, and I didn't want to touch it. I could tackle you with a hug for pointing it out as one of your favorite lines. You rock. The ambiguity in this chapter was deliberate. Things will begin to increasingly make sense. You were supposed to feel a bit of Snape's exasperation at Dumbledore's vague responses. So, hopefully it worked? ;) I could smush you with a hug (again) for this review. Thank you. Oh, OH....and how's LC coming along? I'm in desperate need of some Snape and Harry tenderness (which you write so exceptionally well). :)
Author's Response: First of all, I really appreciate you giving my story a chance. When I began writing this story, I knew there would be readers who would have an aversion to the corporal punishment; however, I wanted to only make the discipline an aspect of the story, not the main focus. And I wanted to explore the characters of both Harry and Snape, while still keeping them in-character. If that makes sense. And knowing that it's been done a thousand different ways, I really wanted to make my story as unique as possible. I still have no idea if I'm even doing that, but I simply write what I know and how I feel that the characters would realistically act in such situations. Twelve years old is still young enough to be chastised and grounded by a spanking, as long as it's administered the proper way and for a good reason. I, too, have a difficult time reading stories where Snape seems to just smack the living daylights out of Harry for a good five minutes, asking him question after patronizing question, such as 'Why are you being punished?' I must say that there are a few good stories on this site especially that employ corporal punishment in the life of a fifth or six year Harry, and I believe those authors do a wonderful job of balancing the confusion and emotions. But I completely understand what you mean when you talk about 'easily accepting' a punishment in the beginning. It isn't realistic. And I appreciate you contrasting my story to that sort ;) I loved your review. Thank you for taking the time to write it, and again, thanks for reading my story.
Author's Response: I'm glad you were able to take a moment to read :) Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed my most recent chapters. I've got a vague idea for a sequel that would begin during the summer before Harry's third year, but it's very tentative. ;) I appreciate you asking, though. Thanks again for the review!
Author's Response: Thank you :) I'm so glad you're enjoying this! I'll try to have the next chapter up soon.
Author's Response: True. But then again, Ron rarely understands anything the first time around....lol. I used to have incredibly weird dreams that seemed too real to come from my jumbled thoughts, so writing the dream scene actually came quiet easily ;) Thanks for reading!
Cheers. Author's Response: Oh, goodness, thank you for the review, lyra! I'm so glad you're still following the story :) Congratulations on finishing Reading the Signs. It's such a beautiful story...
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! Actually, I wish I were in bed right now...lol. Poor Harry has had so much on his shoulders, sending him back to the Dursleys would be disastrous, I believe... |
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