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Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 10:44 am
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed) [Report This]
    HAHAHA!!! Oh nooo!! Haha! Poor Harry! I guess thatplan backfired! But does this mean that Snape actually cares about him? And is it really poison ivy? Is Harry allergic? Some poeple are not, you know, and as long as you wash it off within an hour or two with soapy water, the oil doesn;t stay on, and you don't get the rash.

    Great update! It was good, even if it was short. :) Thanks! Made my day. Love this story.
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 10:22 am
Reviewer: Lysitheia (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Loved it. Poor Harry. I think it's interesting, how Snape's concept of family fights his better urges. It's almost as though his conception of 'what a father is and does' is at war with the rare paternal feelings he
    does have. It's the contrast between 'I want you unhappy' and 'I'll fix your toys while you're not looking." Nice.
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 9:12 am
Reviewer: Mabel (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Ha! I bet Snape thought that by using veritaserum he'd figure Harry out and would know how to keep the boy in line for the rest of the summer. And make the boy like him.

    Nope, he didn't see the dirt and the poison ivy coming.

    There's something both funny and deeply sad about this story. Snape is nuts, he and Harry are driving each other nuts, and they're in this psychological duel in an isolated house with no one else around. They seriously like messing wtih each other's minds, which makes for interesting reading, though I feel bad for Harry. Snape's supposed to be the adult here, but he's so completely immature and pathetic and bonkers that I lose sight of that fact.

    Author's Response: Hope you are still enjoying the read - sometimes this story surprises even me. Thanks for reading.
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 8:52 am
Reviewer: Ellie K (Anonymous) [Report This]
    This story is weirdly fascinating. I think this is one of the most dysfunctional Snape-Harry relationships I've ever seen, and I'm waiting for new chapters because I want to see where you're headed with this.

    Harry should seriously not be in that home. Snape has something missing in him. Some sanity is gone and a part of his humanity too. I'm not saying he's a monster, because here and there he does act in a way that (for him) is caring, and he doesn't seem to want to push Harry past certain limits. But he's a disturbed man trying to play at being a guardian (the veritaserum, ugh - talk about trying to make the child feel helpless, though I suspect in large part it's because Snape just doesn't know how to reach Harry and get the answers any other way).

    One of the things I like is when Harry pushes back and reduces Snape from a sneering, cruel sort of figure to a hissing, ill-tempered child. Harry knows what buttons to push, but I feel really bad for the kid, having to be stuck there with this sad specimen of a "father-figure". I feel bad for Snape too in a way, but really think he should be committed.

    So, I can't wait to see where you take this. I think that, no matter how resilient Harry is, he's going to walk away from this summer even more emotionally screwed up than he started out as. I really don't know what Snape can do this point to earn his genuine trust or respect. I mean, there's always Stockholm Syndrome, but that isn't the sort of thing that makes for a wholesome relationship. But then again, maybe your point isn't to have them achieve a normal relationship. With this Snape, I really don't think that's possible...

    Author's Response:

    I am continually surprised when readers say they both hate and love this story. Most seem to read with a sort of fascinated horror (which is exactly what I was going for). Sorry to be such a tease, but I promise to keep writing.

    Thanks for your feedback. 

Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 8:09 am
Reviewer: Susan (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Oh, yes, and you forgot to title this chapter. Just thought you should know.
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 8:08 am
Reviewer: Azalea (Signed) [Report This]
    poor Harry! I knew it was poison ivy!!! It took me over a month to get over that this spring! i had to get prescription drugs. lol
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 7:53 am
Reviewer: ReginaCaeli (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Poison Ivy!!! Oh poor Harry! LOL. I absolutely LOVED this chapter,I think the best part is Harry trying to get even with Snape,rolling in the DIRT!! Oh that was tooo funny(I have six brothers and you got the little boy additude SO right)
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 7:47 am
Reviewer: Susan (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Oh no! Why does everything happen to that poor boy? First the Veritaserum and now poison ivy. Hopefully Snape won't be too mean. Maybe he'll have a potion that will help?

    Great chapter. I love all the recent updates! But poor Harry... he can't win in either of your stories. ;-)
Title: Chapter 11 - Truth 01 Jul 2008 7:41 am
Reviewer: Scorpia (Signed) [Report This]
    ROFL, Oh my hahahahaaaa! Poor, POOR HARRY! Brilliant! Oh my gosh, serves him right. Tearing up the flowers, lol. Please post more soon!!
    Great chapter, I loved it!

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