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Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 19 Jun 2023 12:39 am
Reviewer: cavehack (Signed) [Report This]
    Thanks for another fun chapter. I enjoyed the references to characters we’re familiar with from older Harry’s life.
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 21 May 2012 10:12 pm
Reviewer: Lady Destiny (Signed) [Report This]
    For some reason, Lily doesn't seem like a very good mother. Leaving someone else to take care of her own son and all that. But admittedly I love Harry and Snape's interactions with each other. It's clear that as much as Severus feels like throttling Harry, he loves him just as much. Loving it so far!
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 13 Jun 2008 5:39 am
Reviewer: boycrazy30008 (Signed) [Report This]
    CHICKEN......give the chicken a bottle and put the baby in the oven at 450 degrees.
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 27 Oct 2007 10:15 pm
Reviewer: celestialuna (Signed) [Report This]
    good chapter.
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 26 Oct 2007 3:00 pm
Reviewer: Jade_Sullivan (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, this is really good! I've been really busy the past few days and haven't been able to read much, but I'm so glad I decided to click on this story :) Actually, I love the way you've interpreted Severus. I think you've kept him in character really well. I've always thought he would be strict and a bit old-fashioned as a father.

    I can't wait to read more of this. You're a good writer!

    Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! I'm a big fan of your stories... 
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 10:37 pm
Reviewer: Caramello (Signed) [Report This]
    Wow, I really like this story. A lot. It's very good indeed. My one concern about the plotline so far is that Lily is drinking while she's pregnant, which is a well known cause to many birth defects. I don't know if that was intentional or not, I just thought I'd bring it up. But really, this story is my fortay and I'm thrilled I picked it up. I hope to see more updates soon too ;)

    Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review! I initially wrote the thing about Lily drinking wine in the first chapter before I'd planned for her to have a baby (I know I should plan things before I start- but I'm more of a spontaneous writer, which has its faults!!!) so then I decided to make it just the one glass, and she won't be doing it again! 

    They'll be more updates vvv soon. I'm at work tomorrow, but hopefully I'll be able to get another chapter out. So please carry on reading and letting me know your thoughts! :-)
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 10:35 pm
Reviewer: ER (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Great chapter. I like that Snape gave Harry a choice. I would have chosen the spanking too. At least with that it was all over with and forgotten. I also like that Lily has trouble disciplining Harry because she sees so much of James in him. I think that's very realistic. Thanks for the update. I can't wait to read more!

    Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I'm so glad that you like it, I was worried that people might hate what I write, but so far most people are being lovely and the criticism I do get is very constructive. I'll update very soon, so keep a look out for chapter 3! :-)
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 8:59 pm
Reviewer: wynnleaf (Signed) [Report This]
    I'm impressed with how realistically you write this family, not just the two different parent's attitudes toward the child and parenting, but also their attitudes toward one another, and Harry's attitude toward both his parents.

    I could easily picture Snape in this sort of position and trying to be both disciplinarian as well as caring for Harry at the same time.

    And the way you wrote the first chapter, and how Lily lived while James died for Harry was so believable! Many times this sort of storyline comes across as far too contrived, but I thought your version worked quite well.

    Author's Response: I know what you mean about contrived. Sometimes you read a story where everything is just a little bit too picture perfect, and that wasn't how I always imagined things to be, though it's just a personal opinion. Thank you so much for sharing your comments with me, I hope that you like my next chapter as much! 
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 8:19 pm
Reviewer: MorwenIsilwen (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Wow...I didn't think I'd like this, but it's very good!

    We rarely see a good Harry who wasn't abused, and I'm glad that you've done such a good job so far keeping him in character.

    I can't wait to read more!

    Author's Response: Hehe, I'm glad I surprised you! I hope I don't disapoint with the next chapter! Thanks for your review! 
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 6:50 pm
Reviewer: alba (Anonymous) [Report This]
    As coming from a family who work in different aspects of social services I can say your view of the family is realistic. Some families are like this. Harry is a spoiled brat, Lily needs a good shaking and Severus well I feel very sorry for him. I enjoy reading this story and look forward to your next chapter.

    Author's Response: thank you for saying that it is realistic- emotionally- that is the angle I am going for with this fic. I'm glad you enjoy reading it, and i'm already half way through writing the next chapter :-)

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