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Reviews For Lily's Charm: The Gift
Loved how Remus stopped Sirius from walking away by saying, "Harry would want you to try." I'd almost say there's some Slytherin in that boy, except it was just the plain old honest truth. And Sirius will do anything for Harry. I was just jumping all over the place feeling sorry for my boys. Sirius and his anger and sadness for the absence of trust with the truth and for a future that he suddenly sees that is empty without Harry. For Remus being caught in the middle (I felt for him on that line when he wished Severus would stop calling him "Lupin") and pleading with Sirius to come with him, and having to (maybe deservedly, maybe not) take the brunt of Sirius' anger at Remus not trusting him with that truth. And Severus, for feeling all the old deep self-doubts that his Harry would naturally go with Sirius when they are reunited. I loved Severus' surprise at Harry's wisp staying with him. Maybe that one little thing (not so little in meaning) can give him some hope that Harry will love him as much as ever. Our St. Ginny is always the voice of reason. Boy, she handled those guys beautifully. How is she SO wise at 15? She told Sirius exactly the way it was, and it was *her* he listened to when he wasn't ready to listen to Remus. And I cannot blame Sirius for his anger at all at Severus and finding it so incredulous to believe Sev and Harry had this relationship they were describing to him. OE, if I hadn't come along for this amazing ride and I was thrown into this story just at this moment in time like Sirius, heck, I wouldn't believe it either! But as always, I commend you for your mastery story telling. I really got teary when Sev had his little breakdown at Harry's bedside. He'd have to crack eventually especially being SO convinced that Harry is lost to him. But I think his flame getting so hot is what caused Harry to wake up. And who's watching in the wings? It has to be Sirius. Our poor men (and one teenager) are so broken. That's the best word I can find to describe them. I can't think that Harry's going to wake up and be okay after this...his storm has been too fearful and mistrusting. I'm wondering what he will be like right now. While all four need each other to get through this, does any of them have the mental resources left that isn't so compromised by their emotional baggage that they can start the healing process? Are they going to need some outside help with this? Ginny's awesome, but she's too young to help on this magnitude. Just how DO they start the healing process from here? As one of your faithful readers, I cannot wait to find out. Who gets the hug? Geesh, everybody needs one. Multiples of them. A plethora of hugs for all. Oh, and chocolate cupcakes for everybody. Those make me feel better. Here, OE....I put extra sprinkles on yours.
Author's Response: Thanks! I will. :o)
Please (even pretty please) update soon!! Author's Response: Sorry! But we have lots to work out next chapter so I had to leave something, didn't I? LOL Thanks for the review and I will do my best to update quickly. :o)
And Severus, for crying out loud, your son loves you. The man needs to get a few courses in self esteem. Yep, just like in the first story, Severus feels that those he loves will abandon him for someone "better" and that is all he deserves because Harry (and Lily) are such loving people that they simply couldn't love him. He is so willing to give up the people he loves to people that he feels are better for them and better people that I want to smack him one. He forgave Lily for her "betrayal" with James because James was better than him. Now he is willing for Harry to choose Sirius because Sirius is "better and more lovable" than him. Calling Dr. Freud, emergency case at Hogwarts, calling Dr. Freud. Author's Response: ROFL You crack me up! And you are so right. Severus seriously needs some intervention. And he better get it quick, before this cycle keeps repeating itself over and over and over again. Get a grip man! I love your analogies between the two relationships (Lily/Sev and Harry/Sev). You are brilliant. I even mentioned this review over at the group in response to something someone said, so thanks! And I'll get to work on Severus. :oP
I loved this chapter sooo much. Sev, And Sirius were both hreatbreaking, REmus was just so sad and Ginny was absolutely brilliant. One parallel I think, is that in LC, Harry had his head down on Sev's chest and was nearly eaten up by despair that his father would never come back. Here, Sev is despairing that he will never have his son back because he thinks he will lose him to Sirius. It's wonderful that Sirius feels just as strongly towards HArry now that he knws he is Sev's child and not JAmes. Though I defy anyone who loves Harry to be able to turn their back on him for any reason. I feel sorry for Remus though. It is all about Sev and Sirius and their battle for Harry's love. And yet, Remus explained things calmly, knowing that he would now be further down the list of those who are important to Harry, and knowing that he has to face his terrible real life problems now. As for the Gift...well it might be that Sev is willing to 'gift' Harry to Sirius if it will make Harry happy. Or it could also mean that Sirius is a gift for Harry. (Are those two the same thing?) Anyway, another wonderful chapter...my fave, I think. You wouldn't be able to tell by this effort that you are having trouble with The Gift. If that's trouble, kep it coming, I say! ~Lesley~ Author's Response: Thanks, Les! Wow, your favorite chappy? Cool. I am pretty pleased with the return of Sirius. We are going to have lots of fun. The banner was a give-away? *innocent smile* LOL You nailed the parralel, Lesley but then you are so brilliant, I'm not really surprised. :oD The head down on the chest thing was just what I was going for. The despair was the same for both of them. And yep, Sirius is not about to give up on Harry. No matter whose son he is, though I think back in that void, it hadn't really sunk in. Everything's about to get a lot stickier, though I do agree, that is is very hard not to love Harry. Remus...you'll have to wait to see about him. He's going to be in for a ride, let me tell you. :o) Well, one of the meanings of Gift does have to do with Sirius, but it's more that he was given the gift of a second chance at life. The life he was denied because of Voldemort. Thanks so much, Lesley. I'm glad you're still enjoying it so much. And thanks for the review. :o)
Update soon! Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy their relationship. :o) |
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