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Reviews For Slave Child
Into my soul, Harry having to ask to write his friends.
Into my soul, Harry having to ask to write his friends.
Author's Response: Oh, I LOVE Highclere Castle! I fell in love with it way back in the 1980's when it was Misselthwaite Manor in Hallmark's "The Secret Garden". I'd watch Downton Abbey even if I didn't like the plot (which I do) just to see Highclere, lol! And though Alnwick Castle is lovely, to me, Glamis Castle in Scotland is the PERFECT Hogwarts, and its how I picture Hogwarts in my own mind.
Author's Response: Thank you! Oh, yes, I think Harry must be very confused right now. He has no idea how to respond to Severus, if he's not being snide and hostile.
Author's Response: Having to see that he was wrong about Harry was a huge change for Severus, and he wants to begin making amends but it is hard for him at the same time. As for Harry, well, I don't want to give too much away, but he does spiral pretty far before Severus realises how dangerously depressed he is. But I do also love a happy ending.
Author's Response: Thank you, and there probably is, maybe with the tracked stories feature? But I'm not sure because I usually just come on the site and look up the stories I've been reading.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so happy you're enjoying it. I hope to update again by this weekend, but it kind of depends on how quickly I can finish the next chapter of my other story...I'm behind on it and trying to finish a chapter there first. About self-harm, well, the story does deal with suicide themes...though I'm also a firm believer in happy endings!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm happy you've enjoyed it. Severus is remorseful and though I hated writing Harry having to suffer, I did think the whole misunderstanding about the journal and Harry being badly hurt by Severus' mistake was important for Severus to realise how wrong he's always been. Yeah, poor Harry, but things will get better for him by the end of the story!
p.s PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE POTIONS PROFESSOR SOON!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WITH A BIG RED CHERRY ON TOP! OR CHOCOLATE FROGGS IF YOU PERFER. THANKS FOR READING AND WRITING. Author's Response: Hi, and thanks! I've been thinking about the how the slave spell might react if Harry hurts or tries to kill himself. I don't think it would do anything if he only tried to hurt himself. If he tries to kill himself, that is trickier, and I think it could go either way. It is possible that the spell might interpret Harry's action as an attempt to escape, but I really don't want to have the spell hurt Harry (hurt him physically, anyway. I think the poor kid's been through enough already). So I think I will make the spell not interpret any difference between near-death experiences, whether the experience was an attempt by the person's own hand, or not. I'm working on PP and hope to have it updated by tomorrow! Thanks, and it's hard to beat chocolate frogs, anything chocolate for that matter!
I continue to enjoy this story. I notice that since he has awakened, Harry has basically only said three things to Snape. He has apologized to Snape. Also, he has said variations of, "Yes, sir," and, "No, sir." The third thing he has said to Snape was a request to write to his friends, a request which he fully expected Snape to deny. I can't help but wonder if Harry will loosen up enough to say more to the man. I guess it all depends on Snape and how inviting he becomes toward Harry. I certainly don't blame Harry for being so reticent. However, somehow Snape needs to get the boy talking--- talking about himself, his life, and especially his feelings. I just wonder how they're going to get from here to there. Maybe if Snape shared his life and and feelings with Harry. I want them to bond so very much, and I have faith that they'll get there---I just have a hard time seeing it happening any time soon. Of course, it does help that Snape wants to learn about the "real" Harry Potter. The problem is that Harry hides and guards his privacy in so many ways. About the times when Snape tries to guess Harry's meaning, the times when Harry more or less says,"Yes, sir," but doesn't really answer Snape's question--- Well, I find those moments very endearing. It is so bittersweet that our brave poster boy for Gryffindor House is too afraid to say more to his nemesis. At the same time I admire Snape's forbearance when he has to guess Harry's meaning. Snape strikes me as a person who likes precision, especially when it comes to expressing oneself. Anyhow, I think it's great that Snape doesn't lose his patience with Harry at those times. It also gives me hope because it shows that Snape is making an effort. Furthermore, I find Snape's mental reaction funny, because he usually is thinking exactly what I am thinking. I just love those moments. Snape, I think, almost said something about the disheveled state of Harry's bed. I'm not sure what I think about that. On the one hand, I'm certain that Harry intends to straighten up his room. After all, a sixteen year old boy cannot be expected to be neat at all times. On the other hand, if Snape keeps bottling up his reactions again and again I am afraid he will explode again like he did over the journal. I just don't know what to think. I am glad that Snape is trying, in his way. I went "Awww" when Snape tried to deny to himself that he would miss Harry at the dinner table. I am sorry that I didn't review chapter ten which I greatly appreciated and loved. I fell and broke my wrist. Part of my hand, my wrist, and my lower arm are in a cast. Using a keyboard is awkward, to say the least. And anyway, it happened about the same time you posted chapter ten. I'm not suppose to use my hand at all; but well, it feels better now. Plus, it would be impossible to do my job, cook, drive, or anything if I followed Dr.'s orders to the letter. I appreciate you for posting and sharing your talents. Yours, Anne Author's Response: Hi, Anne! I'm sorry to hear about your wrist. It certainly does make writing, and lots of other stuff, very difficult. I hope you have a quick recovery and that it won't bother you too much. Right now Harry is trying to be as quiet and unobtrusive as possible around Severus, and add in that he's very depressed, so no, he's not going to be a chatterbox, especially around Severus. It does make for an awkward situation because Severus isn't exactly known for his outgoing personality either, but I do have a couple things in mind to get them to begin to open up to one another. Hopefully it will be somewhat believable. I want them to bond so very much, too, so don't worry...they'll get there. Will it happen soon? I guess that depends on your definition of 'soon'. I actually am having to hold myself back because I just can't wait for them to become close, but I also want it to seem realistic, or as realistic as it can be considering the story is an AU where Harry and Severus do learn to love one another. And I just don't think they would instantly overcome all the obstacles in the way; it's going to take a little time. On the other hand, I am very impatient, so we'll see how things go for our boys. And yeah, Harry is very courageous, but it would be hard for him not to be afraid of Severus under the circumstances. There's also the fact that Harry is just trying to get by as best as he can until the time comes when he can fulfill his goal. He's focused on learning enough to defeat Voldemort so he can do what he wants afterwards, and in the meantime, he's just going to try to keep things running as smoothly as possible with Severus. It does help that Severus wants things to change, though, and Harry does have a kind, generous heart, so it's just a matter of time really until they get to know each other. Thank you again, so much!
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