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Reviews For A Shocking Discovery
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~
Author's Response: Thank you very much for your kind words. ~Lesley~
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~
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
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~
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~
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~
Author's Response: I agree with everything you said here, Keats. Thank you for a wonderful, insightful review. ~Lesley~
Author's Response: Thank you. Will update as quickly as possible.
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