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Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 8:09 am
Reviewer: curlybean (Signed) [Report This]
    Thanks so much for the quick update. I don't think your Snape seemed overly harsh, just very Snapish. I do think, though, that he would probably have learned to love Harry after being a daily part of his life for the last 6 years. You did show this love in this chapter. Even though Snape has a hard time showing that he loves Harry, it definitely comes through in his internal monologue and thoughts.

    The idea of Snape doing breathing exercises to calm himself down is hilarious. The fact that he finds it hard to even get past the number three is even more hilarious. He can be infinitely patient, usually when dealing with his potions, but I'm sure when he is dealing with troublesome children that patience goes right out the window.

    Severus' threat to give Harry something to cry about was great. And I love Harry calling him "Daddy". I wonder what Snape feels when he hears that? I'm sure it has to tug at his heart at least a little bit.

    My favorite part of the chapter has to be Snape quickly trying to change the subject with Lily to keep her from finding out how he handled that Seamus/Harry situation. And Harry's defense of Snape was too cute. "Only family can say mean things, right Daddy?" Too cute.

    So, I'm pretty sure that the thought of spending two weeks in his room and going to bed by 7pm was too much for Harry. Did he choose to let Snape immediately deal with his transgressions? I'm not sure if I would have been that brave?

    Sorry for the long review, but I truly loved the chapter. Thanks for sharing. Take care....

    Author's Response: I love your review! It's so nice to know which bits work well, as sometimes I write something and then after posting think "Oh no! maybe that wasn't right at all!". 
    The idea of Snape doing breathing exercises made me laugh outloud when it came into my head- I was at my university's cafe and a group of students looked at me like I was going mad!
    Hopefully you'll like the next chapter, and once again thank you for such a nice review, it made my day! :-) 
Title: Chapter 2: Before we lose our way 25 Oct 2007 6:25 am
Reviewer: ScarlettPendragon (Signed) [Report This]
    OMG!! Little Harry tucked up in bed is soo cute!! I'm glad Severus isn't too too harsh with Harry, but he's right, the child definitely needs discipline so he's not a complete terror.
    I'm sorry though, I'm beginning to quite dislike your Lily, she sounds as though she's completely self-obsessed and living in the past!! To paraphrase one of my favourite sayings: "Get down off the cross, we need the wood!!"
    Severus and Harry had some really nice interaction in this chapter, and I hope we get to see them in situations when they're not at loggerheads with one another!! Looking forward to more!!
    Scarlett

    Author's Response: I love that saying! I'd not heard it, but i'm going to keep it for future use. I love cute Harry, i'm writing some more of him at the moment! Harry and Severus will have a bit more bonding soon (though I bet Snape would hate the word 'bonding' LOL). Thanks for your lovely review! I'll have another chapter out very soon :-)

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