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Reviews For Lily's Charm
I especially liked this chapter, because it shows how open and willing Harry is to love. He really has such a generous soul, and it balances out Snape's taciturn nature well. I don't think they'd ever be able to restore their relationship without that balance. It's been nice to see Harry taking brave steps forward, not sure if he'd be rejected, and then Severus offering reassurance in return. Anyhow! I'm glad that Remus is okay, and very curious about what he and Dumbledore might have been up to. My guess is Horcrux hunting, perhaps? (If there are Horcruxes in this AU, which I don't know if they are.) I'm very curious if Snape knows the truth about Harry and Voldemort's connection yet (if indeed Harry is a Horcrux in your world) and what Snape plans to do about it if so. I can't imagine that he'd just let Harry sacrifice himself, so I've been trying to figure out what alternatives Snape might concoct. Wow that was a ramble! Anyway, this story has me utterly engaged, and I'm enjoying being immersed in the world you created. It all feels so real. Alright, I'm off for more binge reading!
Wonderfully written. The more I read, the more I love this tale.
Author's Response: Yeah, it was pretty cool, eh? She's talented, that one. :o)
Author's Response: Ahhh...Dumbledore. Well, all I can say is that whatever happened to Remus...Dumbledore has something to do with it. LOL Sorry, no hints here! :o) Glad you enjoyed the chapter though. And yep, bonding abounds here! Thanks for reviewing.
Great characterization! I just love how Harry acts/reacts to all that's happening, it's very realistic. Especially how Severus 'gently' restrains Harry and tells him to occlude, and what do you know...it actually works! I'm very glad that he didn't shield everything, though. You kept Harry very Harry-ish, and that's awesome! I liked too how Tonks came. I hope we get to see more of her in the coming chapers while Remus is still in the infirmary. It was surprising how Dumbledore made her leave, too. It almost seems like he couldn't handle her grief over Remus on top of his own. Poor Dumbledore, in that aspect. Hopefully he's ok...not that he should be that ok...jerk! Who makes a werewolf do their dirty work?!?! Just kidding, but I know I'm not the only one who hopes you shead a little more light on this issue of HOW Remus got hurt along with WHAT he was doing!! But it's quite obvious that Harry's going to be visiting the infirmary lots in the coming week... I like the psychology here too! How Harry doesn't want to tell Ginny, Ron, and Hermoine about Remus being hurt because then it makes it real and then he'll have to accept it. Also with the next paragraph, how Remus can't die because he had to come back for Tonks, and Snape had to stick around just to yell at Harry. But, actually, they seem to do less real yelling and more hugging now a days! (All in good time, though...) It was different seeing Harry understand the reasons for Snape not being there to comfort Harry and have his friends feeling the need to explain it...maybe Harry was a little more out of it than you let on? So, I hope we get some more trio or Ginny to find out what really happened then, if there is anything else that really happened, I guess... I do really like that last line there too, before the switch to Sev's thoughts...because Harry still doesn't understand his feelings towards his father, that he would rather be with Snape and have him comfort him than be with his friends. *sigh* When is Harry going to realize that? *sigh* I also liked then how Severus was worried about his son and of course knew that he would try to sneak to the infirmary. Is that how he knew about the privacy spell??? Huh, huh? It was nice, that whole scene in the infirmary, Sev taking notice of the bump on Harry's head, realizing that he should comfort his son in some way, placing his hand on his son's shoulder, Harry needing and wanting that comfort, the hug *sigh*, Sev's increased anger at Dumbledore for making his son go through this new pain, Sev angry for all the time he has missed with his son. It was simply perfect. Perfect. I also enjoyed the exchange between father and son as Harry was looking for an excuse to stay with Severus, who, thank goodness, asked Harry if he wanted to go back to his quarters. Yeah!, too for another bout of fumbling!Harry, trying to look for the right word and still being unable to call Sev what he feels is right. It's got to be hard, but it's good that he's trying harder too. (I also noticed Harry trying to tone down his emotions lately...hmmm...is dear old dad rubbing off on him?!) And poor Severus, it does hurt him lots that Harry's not quite able to call him "dad" again, quite yet. Hopefully it gets easier...we just need some more friends to get hurt or Dumbles to show up acting like everything's just peachy so father and son can unite against a common enemy. *thinks of possibilities* Or...I suppose they could just spend some more time making potions together. (That's atleast a little less dramatic! (Hopefully!!)) OOh, almost forgot, it was kinda funny to see Pomfrey, well not really angered, but upset, umm, urgh! what's the word? I don't know, I guess upset works. It was kinda funny to see Pomfrey upset that no one told her about Sev and Harry. I wonder why she reacted that way...is there some specific reason that someone should have told her right away? Just wondering! I watched that trailer on YouTube and agree with the general population that it rocks! I wish I was that good, or even had a slice of talent that SiriuslyEnthralled has! Soo jealous! Well, I'm off, good chapter and thaks again for not killing Remus, it would have caused a total mental breakdown for Harry and the rest of us as well! Happy Weekend...ummm...Sunday, really, I guess! Author's Response: LOL What a great review! Okay....hmmm lots to cover! I'm glad you liked the Harry getting 'gently' (LOL) restrained by Sev at the beginning. The boy was about to lose it! And yes, even though he does Occlue as Severus instructs him, Harry's Occlusion methods are different then Sev's. He can allow some emotions to roam free and still be okay whereas Sev tends to bury everything. Sev is rubbing off on Harry but not too much! Tonks will be up next chapter. Dumbledore, I think is just way too controlling. He does send Tonks away partly because he just doesn't want to deal with her being there, plus he knows Harry is coming back and he also does care and think it is best for her to go and get some rest. He's not a total ***, but he isn't completely in the right all the time. Don't worry, you'll eventually know what Remus was doing, but I did leave some clues in there, for anyone who wants to scope it out a bit! LOL In the tower, Harry was struggling with many emotions. And childish, irrational ones at that as this was a time when Harry reverts back a bit to his childhood impulses...or the ones he should have been allowed had he had a family. His grief right now turns mostly to anger. At Severus for leaving him to deal with potions, at Remus for getting hurt, at Albus obviously, at sev some more for not understanding how he feels about remus. Harry is mostly just trying to convince himself that Severus has to go to whatever to help Remus, when he really really just want to be comforted by his father (but of course that need is unidentifiable by Hary at this stage), so he thinks, "Of course Snape can't be with me!" when really he's thinking, "Darnit, why aren't you with me?" LOL Hmmm...I think this was just a case of Severus already knowing what to expect of his son. He's seen him be too reckless over the years. LOL Sorry, no answers for you! I'm glad you liked the whole hug scene. That is by far my most favorite part so far. *sigh* that's all I can say. :oP Harry is still getting used to this whole dad thing...but he'll get there. Hopefully, without too many people ending up in the Hosital Wing first. LOL I'm glad you enjoyed the fumbling Harry though. He's fun. I think Pomfrey only think they should have told her because she is a healer and it's never a good idea not to have the whole medical history with a patient. It was just Pomfrey being a Mediwitch. Wasn't that a great video?! I loved it. You're very welcome for not killing our favorite werewolf...come on, I wouldn't do that? How could you even think that of me? LOL Thanks for another awesome review!
I saw the video - it was wonderous (I liked how used Johnny Depp as young Severus) Author's Response: Wasn't that video awesome! I loved it so much and yeah, I loved Johnny too...he really looked like a young Severus to me! :o) Well, of course I can't kill Remus...that would just be too much right now! LOL Glad you enjoyed the hug. That was my favorite part. I think I've already read it about 100 times. LOL And, yeah calling Severus his name is just too weird for Harry. But, don't worry...he'll straighten it all out eventually! Thanks for reviewing.
I saw the chapter title, and thought, "She did it...she killed Remus. And I'm glad I don't have mascara on because I'm going to blubber endlessly and it will make a mess on my face." Whew! Naturally, I had it all wrong again. It was Harry you were referring to (back to that). But you are really good at yanking my chain, lady. ;oP Dumbledore's in trouble for Remus' condition and I NEED TO KNOW WHY. I know, I know, I'll find out when you want us to know and no sooner. Loved Severus waiting for Harry to sneak out of the tower because of course he knows his son will do it. That was great! Can't get away with anything with that guy. The part that really leaped out at me from that section was: "Forcing himself to rid his mind of the deep feeling of grief that was welling itself in Severus’ mind, he turned toward the Floo. Harry followed." Severus WAS really confused and hurt at Harry's coldness, which did confuse me a bit. I'm assuming it was related to Remus' condition (and that he got caught trying to sneak out of the Gryffindor tower alone) and I really felt for Severus at that moment. Oh, but the hug! (AWWWWWWW!!!!) Especially for: "The childish gesture pulled something resembling a smile to Severus’ lips, while his heart plummeted with the remembrance of all he had missed with his child." I just LOVED that! (Grins from ear to ear). And Severus took Harry back with him to his quarters...he really has assumed the Daddy Mantle, hasn't he? He's trying to be do diplomatic and understanding of Harry's confusion as to what to call him, but you can FEEL how badly he really wants to hear "Dad" again. Come on Harry, you can do it! That was a nice snuzzily way to end the chapter. Maybe thinking about "his father" will continue to cement the term in Harry's head so he can get comfortable using it. Keeping fingers crossed! Author's Response: Okay, I have to admit it...I was hoping for a bit of trickery there! LOL I know, I'm terrible. But the title fit for so many things going on here that I just couldn't resist. Acceptance of Remus' friendship with his son by Severus....Acceptance of his father for real by Harry....And Acceptance by Albus too, but can't explain that one! LOL Sorry, I know I'm annoying! Of course Seveus knew Harry was going to sneak out...he's seen the boy do too many impulsive and dangerous things over the years. Harry's coldness and anger was about Remus, yeah. He was dealing with his grief and worry with anger and he was also angry as well about several feeling churning inside him...irrational, childish things but I was sending Harry back through childhood a bit with this chapter: anger that Snape went off and left him to tend to potions, anger at Remus for getting hurt, anger at Dumbles for having something to do with it, angery at severus for not caring about Remus like he does. So, it all just got put on Severus as usual, and Severus feels quite hurt by this coldness as well that Harry still isn't completey comfortable with him. He doesn't blame him but it does hurt. The hug was fun, wasn't it? :o) I'm glad you liked that particular line as well. That pulled at my heart as well. LOL, about cheering Harry on. Severus does want to hear it but he is really trying to be understanding and Harry wants to say it as well...he'll get to it again eventually. LOL I'm glad you liked the ending too. I figured you guys deserved one! Thanks for the review! :o)
Author's Response: Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Of course, Remus didn't die! It would be just too much angst! LOL Yeah, even though he's called him Dad once, he still is not quite comfortable yet...he really does want to be able to just do it though. He is really starting to see him in that light too. Thanks for reviewing. Oh, and check out the end notes again...I added a link to an awesome Teaser Trailer a reader made on YouTube for Lily's Charm. It is really amazing! Thanks for reviewing. :o) |
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