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Reviews For Emerald Eyes
Author's Response: I'm so glad you finally got the chance to read the newest chapter, Beth :) Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed it!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update soon. Author's Response: I'm not ever sure if anonymous reviewers ever check for responses, but I hope you do, because I really want you to know how lovely it was to come back from a weekend in Louisville to your review. Thank you!! I love hearing from first-time readers, especially if you were able to read right through my story ;) I plan on posting a new chapter sometime this week, so the wait won't be too long. You'vIe really caught the story at its all-time highest level of suspense, but I *usually* take no longer than week between updates, so hopefully you stay tuned ;) I'll admit it: Severus Snape is a very challenging character to write. And it gets tricky balancing his original level of snarkiness with his new-found tenderness for *any* character. There are only a handful of authors who manage to do it well, and I'm flattered that you consider me a part of that group :) Although it's fun to play around with his character in fanfiction, we sometimes lose sight of Snape's true self...even JKR implied that he wasn't necessarily a good person. But you're right: there are those gray areas that definitely have us questioning whether or not Snape was *wholly* bad. The one that did it for me was in the 7th book where Snape comments to Dumbledore about Harry being viewed as nothing more than a pig raised for slaughter. Anyway, thank you again for the wonderful review. I'm being honest when I say that it was simply a treat to come home to such positive feedback. I appreciate it a ton!
Author's Response: Thank you!! I know...as the story winds down, the intensity climbs upward...lol. ;)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Lindsey! Yes, I suppose things could go either way over the holidays, considering how much Severus continues to reveal to Harry; although, I think he may have hit his limit with this last chapter... ;) Of course, Harry may be the one with the key information this time...
I've one question/idea/point, I dunno. One something. See, Harry's a pretty defiant boy and all about being independent but reckless - anyway, I know several people (me being one of them) that when they were walloped, they just got more angry/rebellous. Especially if it was over something that they (we) felt was right for us to do. I think you need to take that into consideration. If Harry were to do something he FELT (and he's some pretty radical views on what's right and wrong) was right but Snape wallops him, instead of breaking down into apologies, he could react different. Corpal punishment is effective (on the right kids, and Harry's one of them), but sometimes there're those times when the kid's just like 'NO, I didn't deserve that'. Unfortunately for my parents, I was like that EVERY time (coupled with the 'that didn't hurt' phrase)and it became so ineffective they had to have me sit absolutely still in corners ('cause I hated sitting still for any period of time). Anyway... Just for your developing thoughts and consideration. Author's Response: *shrugs* I've never been walloped, so I suppose I can't relate... LOL. But yeah, you have a point. In chapter 16 of this story, I implied that the spanking didn't go over so smoothly without actually spelling it out for everyone. Harry says something like, "No, this is ridiculous!" when Snape pulls him into his office to punish him, so I suppose that would be along the lines of "No, I didn't deserve that..." I actually don't think this version of Harry breaks down into profuse apologies after he's punished. In the beginning of this story, he's pretty defiant. But he's also on emotional-overload. Most kids don't have to deal with hearing voices in the walls, etc. when they're twelve years old. At the time of his spanking in Chapter 9 (and the swats he received in the chapter before that), Harry is upset/overwhelmed over what he's experiencing. It's mostly that, coupled with the chastisement, that brings Harry to tears. I don't consider Harry (in any story) to be a horrible brat. He's rebellious, yes, but he's also not used to having anyone care enough about him to punish him properly when he deserves it. I wanted to portray that small bit of 'shock' in his character every time he's scolded/punished... But as for the corporal punishment as a whole in this story, it's not necessarily the focus, and in my opinion, it's used more sparingly as the story progresses. However, I appreciate your thoughful opinion on the subject. It's touchy. I agree. And I find it rather refreshing to have a reviewer point certain things out to me without being nasty. So thank you. And thanks for the wonderful compliment on this story in general. :)
I felt really badly for Ginny there at the end. Poor girl. I am assuming that Harry is going to meet up with Hermione, and *gulp*, I actually hope Snape doesn't see him first. I love that boy in trouble. ROFL :oP I loved this line: "He hated being reminded of his inferior status as a twelve-year old, even if he knew Snape was making a valid point." It is such a typical 12 year old and yet it is so Harry at the end, with his silent acknowledgment that he's in the wrong. He's so good, that kid. Just want to hug him. :o) But this seriously, has to be the most brilliant line ever, "Silence permeated the small space for several long seconds. Harry could feel Snape staring at him, and he hated it. He felt like a mutant. Ripping his hands out from underneath him, Harry thrust his fingers underneath his glasses and clutched at his closed lids." Ever. Seriously. you don't even really hint at an emotions but you can feel them anyway with the movements that Harry is making, "ripping, thrust, clutching, mutant, small, permeate." All those words pack a punch and I feel all tangled up for Harry just reading them. Genius! I love this as well. "He began gnawing on his fingernails again, settling his shoulders back into the corner of the sofa, distressed." Just the word, 'gnawing' alone is enough to make me almost break out in a cold sweat. Poor Harry. This chapter was perfectly amazing. The Snape and Harry at the beginning was cloying. I could feel the tension and the angst there...Harry's anxiety and Snape's as well as he realizes what is happening all around them. And the ending, well I am in love with it. Seriously, I still want to go tearing off after Harry. LOL Brilliant as always, Jade. I am so anxious for the next chapter. Is is he going to find Hermione? Will Snape find them both? Will they meet Tom Riddle? *shivers* Ooh, I'm so excited! And nervous... Author's Response: I feel like I'm finally going somewhere with this story...and I must say, it's a relief. Of course, nothing could have really been skimped on, considering the buildup was necessary, but there's something very satisfying in realizing that your story is starting to come together. ;) Ever experience that with LC? And then there's the nervousness of wracking your brain to try and make sure you've included everything and haven't shoved your readers down a bottomless plothole. *sigh* Anyway, I appreciate your enthusiasm and excitement for this chapter. It was a bit stressful to write. LOL. I feel like I'm always complaining about my writer's stress. I should just shut up. I smiled so many times as I read your review. Kind of like this morning when I read your newest chapter of LC. ;) You never fail in causing me happiness by your endless praise. I feel rather undeserving, as I should be writing the next chapter of SfS right about now. I'm home for the week and incredibly bored, but I can't seem to do anything but read, review, and reply. Not write. I'm a loser. Oooh...the questions! I'm really getting anxious to finish this story, but I don't want it to end! *sobs* Anyway, enough of my rambling. Thanks for the marvy review. It made me giddy this morning. lol. ;)
Author's Response: It was quite the intense chapter to write! I agree... LOL. Thanks for the review!
Update soon please. I want to see if any of my guesses are right. :) Author's Response: LOL...so many questions... ;) I'm going away for the weekend, but I'll try to get the next chapter out as soon as I can. Thanks so much for reading this chapter and letting me know what you thought!
Author's Response: LOL. I think Snape just stomped on your toe. On purpose. ;) Darn that snarky man... Thanks for the lovely review! I'm so glad you were able to read this chapter and even more thrilled that you enjoyed it!! |
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