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Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 11:23 pm
Reviewer: Verdad y Vida (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Very interesting chapter! I was very happy to see that you had updated.
    And I agree with Obsidian Embrace point for point. Took the words right out of my mouth! ;)

    Author's Response:

    Thanks for your review. I hope you enjoyed it. 'Interesting' could mean so many things, and obsidian's review whilst very comprehensive, was very emotional (She gets like that sometimes). She is pretty down on Sev but she also didn't actually say that she had enjoyed the chapter.

     I will assume that you did (as I did with her) because you took the time to review.

     ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 9:59 pm
Reviewer: b_e_skrewt (Signed) [Report This]
    really wonderful chapter! am addicted to your harry/snape interactions...

    Author's Response:

    Thank you very much for your kind words.

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 9:22 pm
Reviewer: fluff (Signed) [Report This]
    As the parent of a teenager you learn that sometimes it is best not to say anything and just take a deep breath and ignore them!! Sev is definately being far too pompous, he needs to think himself if he really wants to be a father!! Please update soon I loved it

    Author's Response:

    Thank you so much for your review. I too am the parent of a teenage boy and yes, I could pull my hair out, but I live in hope that he will grow up and stop being the bane of my life. But at least I know most of it (please God) IS because he is a teen.

     And Sev needs to read several self help books or speak to someone who knows ( and perhaps enjoys) being a parent. He is not taking any of the blame (since he and Harry seemingly reached an accord) for the rocky road he and Harry are traversing.

    Glad you enjoyed it.

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 9:00 pm
Reviewer: NotEvenHere (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Hmmm....I had to read this baby twice, Lesley! When I first read it, I was on Severus' side, but now I'm on Harry's. Especially because of the line, "And as long he didn't wholly trust Severus, it seemed unlikely that he woudl ever be ale to accept him as a father." And while I agree with our esteemed Potions Master, I wish I could explain to him that it would be a LOT easier for Harry to trust him if Severus gave him a reason to do that. He could have explained about the poison he was brewing, instead of just letting Harry go on and on. Why should Harry trust him? What proof does he really have here that Severus Snape is not a complete jerk? Sure, he's been trying, but it seems he's been trying to avoid calling Harry a moron, or an idiotic Gryffindor, than really trying to see Harry for who he is. It seems all he can do is force himself to ignore that Harry is an annoying kid. Harry is much more than that, which Severus would see if he just stopped having this mindset that all adults are right and kids are always in the wrong. Okay, yeah, I am a tad irritated with Severus right now. He's the one being sanctimonious. And if Severus gives a speech everytime about Harry making a choice about his being a father everytime Harry gives him lip, they are in for a rocky road indeed. I am shaking my finger at Severus right now, by the way.

    I still love Minerva and Albus by the way. They make me grin. LOL Okay, I am a little calmer now. :oP Severus, see Harry for who he is. A basically good kid who really needs reassurance and security. I won't say, Love, because I don't think you're ready to give it yet.

    Hmm...I think this is the first time I've written a review to a character instead of the author. :oP Well, at least I'm invested. Thanks Les!

    Author's Response:

    Thanks Tab for another great review. You certainly are invested, taking it all very much to heart.

     

    You are right. Someone needs to tell Sev that trust is a two way street. He is definitely expecting Harry to act like an adult...yeah, just like he always did with his foul treatment of HArry because James Potter was his father. An explanation would certainly have gone a long way instead of being on the defensive all the time. Sev is still trying to hold all the cards too close to his chest...he needs to realise that he is no longer an island and that all his actions now affect someone else.

    There's a big chasm to jump here, and sev has to jump it with HArry.

     

    Glad you like the levity at the beginning vof the chapter. It's good that you have calmed down now.

    ~Lesley

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 8:56 pm
Reviewer: JolisGSD (Signed) [Report This]
    I laughed and laughed at your interaction between Severus and Albus. That was brilliant when he woke Minerva up so that she could chastise and control Albus since Severus couldn't.

    The interaction between Severus and Harry was interesting. I can see where Harry is starting to grow up a little and realizing that he needs to think before he speaks. I wonder, though, if Severus isn't expecting way too much if he thinks that Harry can so quickly trust him after 5 years of verbal abuse, taunting, etc. Harry has lots to forgive and overcome in his relationship with Severus, whereas pretty much all that Severus has to overlook is his anger at James and the fact that he's been projecting James onto Harry. It's nice that Severus wants to try to build a good relationship, but he is still not willing to do some things (like comforting Harry about Black), so I think he needs to remember that he's the adult and that he has not given Harry too many reasons to respect him or think that Snape really wants what is best for him.

    Author's Response:

    Thanks Tabitha's mum. I'm glad you enjoyed the interactions at the beginning of the chapter.

    You are so right of course about Sev. Harry needs to take a good, hard look at himself, but at least he knows where he has gone wrong. Sev has not a clue that fault lies with him also, other than knowing he has no patience. Duh! He has got to get into 'family' mode. He and Harry are still separate entities, they are not a family.

    Just saying I am sorry and I will TRY to be a father is not enough. He has to WANT to be a father much more than just trying. He has to realise that harry needs much more than security and shelter.

    Till next time,

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 8:26 pm
Reviewer: kreacher (Signed) [Report This]
    that was very well written and very heartfelt, severus has a dangerous job and harry has to learn to accept it as severus has to fill two roles, well three, spy for the order, serve lord mouldywarts and be a father. harry had best think about what he wants and come to his senses preety quickly

    Author's Response:

    Thanks for your review kreacher. You are so right, HArry does have to learn all of those things, but he has started. He knows that he speaks before he thinks as is evidenced by how guilty he feels about what he said and how he acted.

    He knows he has to change. Sev, on the other hand thinks that everything will improve if Harry becomes a child who is basically seen but not heard. He has to realise that there is much more to being a father than saying 'do as I say' not as I do'...or something similar. He thinks his effort finished with him saying I am willing to TRY to be a father to you.

    He needs to do more than try. He and Harry have to do this together. And HArry is the one with most to lose.

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 8:00 pm
Reviewer: Tsuby (Signed) [Report This]
    Awww. More Angst... I love it :)
    I guess one could not expect Sev and Harry to become the Happy Family overnight, after all. It never happen, not even in "traditional" families and this certainly is a strange one. I really look forward to reading more soon!

    Author's Response:

    Thank you for reviewing Tsuby. Glad you enjoyed it and you are right, happy families need to be worked at...this one more than most.

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 7:43 pm
Reviewer: Keats (Signed) [Report This]
    It is hard for Sev as a new parent to handle all the tantrums of a teenager, however it is even more stressful on the teen...it is often said that around age 16 is the hardest year of one’s life couple that with a maniac after you trying to kill you and the whole world looking to you to save them...it is a hard life. For the first time Harry has a real parent and it is hard for him to adjust...harry is probably hoping that Sev comes down hard on him and be what in Harry’s mind a father is suppose to be. Harry has had so many people disappoint him in his life and is in his own way testing his father (all children do at some stage)...his question of if Sev is throwing him out is a heartfelt one, if he feels that his father is abandoning him then Harry’s heart will close off to anyone and everyone in the future. Sev just has to have patients and the two of them need some time together alone to establish some father son relationship (maybe some rules and expectations)

    Author's Response:

    I agree with everything you said here, Keats.  Thank you for a wonderful, insightful review.

    ~Lesley~

Title: Chapter 27: Setback. 29 Jun 2008 5:41 pm
Reviewer: dracosgoddess123 (Signed) [Report This]
    loved it. plz update soon

    Author's Response:

    Thank you. Will update as quickly as possible.

     

    ~Lesley~


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