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Title: Chapter 28: Promises 18 Jul 2023 2:51 am
Reviewer: cavehack (Signed) [Report This]
    I loved the bedtime ritual. I really wish that they would all just go into hiding though.
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 17 Aug 2010 7:04 pm
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed) [Report This]
    Aw - that was so sweet of Severus to turn his office into a bedroom for Harry. ^^ I wouldn't wanna think about Halloween, either, though.

    Looking forward to seeing what happens next...
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 03 Mar 2008 5:54 am
Reviewer: Scorpia (Signed) [Report This]
    I have tears in my eyes! This was the most beautiful, fantastic chapter I have read! Thank you for writing it, LOL. :)

    Author's Response: Well, you are very, very welcome, Scorpia!  Thank you so much.  I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it!  It's a fave of mine as well.  :o)
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 28 Jan 2008 7:01 am
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, wow. I think I'm about to cry. There are so many wonderful little moments here. I loved Severus telling Harry that he wanted to take care of him. Harry has never had that before, so I know how much it means. And for Severus, too. He seems like the kind of person who needs to be needed. Having Harry to care for and love is healing him, too.

    It simultaneously breaks my heart and terrifies me when Severus is explaining about the Halloween meeting to Harry and Harry makes him make that promise. I'm sure hoping Sev can keep that promise cause I'm going to be a basket case otherwise. I'm kind of bracing myself for him to be tortured, and probably badly so, but he sure better recover...and then be done with spying so he can openly be Harry's dad!

    Loved him giving Harry his own room, too, and how Harry was utterly clueless about it all.
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 5:13 pm
Reviewer: Polaris (Signed) [Report This]
    Slow? Updating? I don't think so. I've only just had time to catch up! You're an updating machine.

    This was totally and completely lovely, just lovely. "I want to take care of you." I mean that just says it all doesn't it. And the room thing at the end, I love that. Harry his very own room, it's great.

    Of course bad things looming, and that scary promise Severus had to make. Not really looking forward to the Halloween thing but drama is still fun sometimes I suppose. Keep up the excellent writing! Looking forward to more.

    Author's Response:

    LOL  It's true...I can't help but update.  It drives me crazy that the whole story isn't already updated already.  I'm a bit of a spaz, I suppose! 

    Well, thank you so much.  I'm so happy you enjoyed the chapter.  Yep, it does say it all.  That really is all that Severus wants...to care of Harry like he should have been all these years.  *sigh*

    I'm glad you liked the room at the end.  He's gonna need it, that one.  LOL

    Bad things are looming and yeah, the promise is pretty scary.  Too bad Harry's in denial about it though.  No promises from me...except maybe for some fun in the next couple chapters.  LOL  Thanks for reviewing.  Hope you keep enjoying. :o) 

Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 2:37 pm
Reviewer: Tsuby (Signed) [Report This]
    Wow, I love Severus playing the father. So awkward, but cute at the same time. Loved it ^_^

    Author's Response: Awkward, but cute!  LOL  Yep, that about sums it up.  I'm glad you enjoyed that little tidbit.  Thanks for letting  me know you're enjoying.  :o)
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 8:36 am
Reviewer: Keina (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh no, no killing Severus ! You have to promise too!!

    Author's Response: Nope, no promises from me!  LOL  :o)  Stay tuned. 
Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 5:55 am
Reviewer: pkrosche (Signed) [Report This]
    Maybe it's simply because I'd only read your last chapter a few days ago, but this seemed to be a quick update! And an excellent one at that! Let the warm fuzzies keep me warm tonight! Ok, from the top...

    I really enjoyed learning a little bit more about Halloween in that conversation between Dumbles and Sev. They really do enjoy the verbal sparring, and so do I, for that matter!! It's always fun to see what retorts they come up with...and you're amazing at keeping them both in character! I realize you can't tell us what's going to happen on Halloween and why Mad-Eye needs the Polyjuice Potion...but hopefully you won't keep us in the dark for long. It was also nice to see Sev stand up for Harry when Dumbles apologised to him, saying "why don't you tell that to my son, jerk!?" Yeah, it was great! So, I can't wait for that scene, when and if it comes...

    I love how in character Harry was in that next scene, being concerned about Malfoy's welfare. So caring that boy is...and I suppose that "obsessive personality" fits too!

    Harry learning Sectumsempra was delightful, as well as his certain adversion to killing people coming up again. It's just so in character, you truly are a master! I do wonder what Sev's reaction would have been if Harry, for whatever reason, asked who came up with that handy slicing curse...hmmm...

    Oh, Hermione and her hinting..."HALLOWEEN" dance. Poor girl, but she's delightful. And poor Harry for realizing the repercussions of his understanding.

    I too was worried that Harry was going to walk down to the Dungeons...he did after all wear his invisibility cloak to the common room...but he's getting smarter; remembering socks, his cloak, telling Ron where he's going. I pat you on the back, Harry; good job! But, what a shocker to have Sev recieve him that way, but it makes perfect sense. Sev's paranoid, but within reason and with good reason...so then can we really call it paranoia?! Hmmm...

    I really like how Sev transitioned from Harry's scar to the Halloween Death Eater meeting to Harry needing clothes for the dance to Harry not needing to buy said clothes for the dance to Sev wanting providing for Harry to Harry getting the contents of Sev's vault if he died on Halloween...I thought he was being kinda Slytherin, although I realize he probably didn't quite plan for the conversation to take this particular path...yet it was effective.

    I'm really glad that Sev talked to Harry about his relatives misstreatment of him over the years, eventhough Harry tried to skim over the whole ordeal... And the promise was perfect. I love that scene so much, it's right up there with the whomping willow and emotion lesson from last chapter. But, it was quite childish of Harry to demand such a thing, but at leat I think he realizes that Sev could not come back...he's just refusing to think about it. Because he should know that Sev can't guarantee anything...but also it has it's pro's. Sev agreeing, albeit hesitantly, will make him try harder to get away from Voldie or to at least survive enough to get back to Hogwarts...not that I think he's going to die...just be in mortal peril. I think it would mean the end of Harry if Sev died...and I hope and pray that I'm right, because I couldn't stand it if Sev died. Ok? No killing Sev! He can be so close to death that they've begun to dig his grave, but no dying!! *runs off (again) to check if character death is included in warnings*

    Which reminds me...do we get to learn more about what Remus was doing for Dumbles next chapter, or at least soon?

    "Harry Snape"...warm fuzzies return full force..."Lily Snape"...even MORE? warm fuzzies?! Oh, man! I hope we get to flip through that photo album over breakfast tomorrow!! I absolutly adored the idea of Sev tucking Harry in, well sorta tucking Harry in...it was perfect, whatever it was!! Hopefully we get some more of these scenes in the near future!

    Just out of curiosity, how many days or weeks is it until Halloween? I can't seem to quite remember how far into the year you've gotten.

    Can't wait for the next chapter! Ready for whatever you dish out, too...so if you need to, agnst away! Just no death!! (Please!) Ok, no time to write but time to read...what is wrong with the world! Why can't I just have both?!

    Well, have a happy Thursday and good luck with the next chapter! Until then!

    Author's Response:

    LOL  This was just a normally-time update (I think...*scratches head*).  It actually seemed really long to me. 

    The Dumbedore/Snape scene was really fun.  And nope, no details yet but more clues coming next chapter.  And no details on Remus either though that and Moody are connected.  Hmm...  I would love to see Dumbledore apologize too.  No time for that now though.  Oh, and before I forget...we are about a week away from Halloween so you might have to wait one more chapter to get there.  We'll see how the next one breaks down.  LOL

    Harry is very caring, isn't he, especially when he really has no reason to be.  He's just way too nice.  Obsessive, certainly.  He sorta has a one-track mind, that one.  Hmmm....that would be great for Severus too tell Harry all about his sordid foray into the Dark Arts at school and Lily's love pulling him away from it but I don't think Harry is quite reaady to hear about that yet.  LOL

    I love Hermione.  I just couldn't resist with the half-dozen, "Halloween" stresses.  LOL  And, nope this Harry's not quite a dunce as he used to be.  He's wising up.  Having someone (or more than one in this case) around to help you out will do that to a person, I think.  Sev is definitely paranoid, but your'e right.  That may not be the right word.  But, stressed yes.  For sure.  

    Sev's conversation didn't go quite as he planned, did it?  It was a nice attempt but Harry was too quick for him.  LOL  Harry's more Slytherin that Sev expects, I think.  

    Harry's go through a bit of denial here.  So, he's really not gonna plan for Severus to do anything but keep his promise.  We'll see if Severus manages too.  LOL  You're funny though, checking for warnings.  I will warn you though (LOL) that I will be adding a new warning to the fic either next chapter or one after.  Won't tell you which one thought.  Better to let you all wonder.  :oP

    Ah.  Lily and Harry Snape.  Music to my ears.  LOL  You're cracking me up with your love of the photo album.  We'll get to it soon, I promise.  You're really cracking me up!  I'm glad you liked the "whatever it was" with Snape and Harry.  Not too bad for Sev's first time in fifteen years, tucking him in.  LOL

    Lots of angst...no promises from me on anything else though.  Stay tuned.....and thanks for the review!   

Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 3:23 am
Reviewer: graynavarre (Signed) [Report This]
    No, no, no. Severus doesn't break promises. All will be fine and good. (please)

    Author's Response:

    LOL  Severus is not a promise breaker, it's true.   We'll see if he can manage to keep this one.  ;o)

    Thanks for the review.  Stay tuned.  Lots of fun ahead.  That I can guarantee you.  LOL 

Title: Chapter 28: Promises 24 Jan 2008 2:32 am
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed) [Report This]
    Need another banner? Seems like I should do *something* for getting to read a scene where Severus tucks Harry into bed. (*smiles*).

    But I jump ahead of myself. I'm curious as all get out as to why Dumbledore and Severus need polyjuice potion. And man can those two do the best verbal tugs-of-war, and you never know who's going to come out ahead. For a moment I thought Dumbledore was going to win this round but Severus got him in the end.

    And no doubt Harry will need to cast "Sectumsempra" at somebody, but who will it be? Hmmm....

    I'm glad Harry went right to Severus when his scar started bothering him, but I forgot about the floo powder and thought he was about to walk the halls by himself! Whew! And what was that about when Severus got all panicky when Harry flooed in? He's really got to be over-the-top with worry at this point that there aren't enough protections in place for Harry on Halloween. And he certainly knows more than we do about the planned attacks for that night. (I want to know too!)

    I didn't understand Harry's resentment of Severus' offer to buy him more clothes at first, but after thinking on it a bit it does make sense - Harry's still in "I can look out for myself" mode and I'm sure not ready to have somebody else take over (especially with a topic that seems to embarrass him this way).

    But what I *could* understand perfectly was Harry's panicked response to Severus' talk about his money being Harry's should something happen. Now really, Severus, what did you honestly expect? You've pointed out numerous times at this point that you will forever forward be there for Harry and now you're not so subtley mentioning your own demise? And boy, Harry was blunt asking him about the torture he is sure to endure. I could just feel Harry's anger and panic rolled up together (you do write emotional scenes brilliantly, keeping everybody in character). No wonder Harry flew into his face and made him make the promise. (Better keep it, Severus.)

    Harry was so delighted with his new room; that was so cute! And he will just refuse to believe anything else can happen because of the promise; the alternative is unthinkable to him at this point.

    Is Halloween coming up in the next chapter? (I just can't wait to find out!)

    Author's Response:

    LOL  Yes, another banner would be lovely.  Hmmm....for the sequel, I'll remind you you offered.  :o)  And yes, Severus 'tucking' Harry into bed was quite adorable, wasn't it?  LOL

    Polyjuice is just another piece of the puzzle.  But I will tell you that it does have something to do with the other adventure Remus and Dumbledore went on a few weeks ago.  Hmmm.   Oh, and yeah, Albus and Sev are really fun to write.  Sev definitely got him though.  LOL

    I'm sure lots of curses will be cast...one of these chapter.

    Hmm...I'm pretty sure Severus would have killed Harry if had walked down to the dungeons.  LOL   Let's see...I think both of these two are basically just panic attacks waiting to happen, especially Severus (though now harry too after that little talk) as Halloween approaches.  I think Sev was just on edge when Harry came in unexpectedly.  As he said...he "overreacted".  LOL 

    Harry is still in "i can make it on my own" mode.  True.  And the whole topic of the Dursleys is embarrassing too.  Who wants to tell someone else that they were treated so badly?  Yuck.

    LOL  Seriously, Sev.  What was the thinking?  :oP  Harry was right...not too Slytherin, my friend.  Well, we can't be perfect all the time.  I loved that promise scene.  It made Harry so vulnerable and young.  And, yeah, Sev better keep that promise.  Too true.  Thanks for the compliment though.  But of course, emotions are my favorite to write.  I am a Hufflepuff, after all.  

    Halloween....hmm.  It's coming but not necessarily next chapter.  LOL 


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