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Title: Chapter 37: In Memorium 23 Feb 2009 4:57 am
Reviewer: wrappedinharry (Signed) [Report This]
    This was so beautiful. Severus was wonderful. Even his anger was totally understandable and he would have been forgiven if he had succumbed to it. But no, he fought it back, realising that Harry is suffering enough already.

    All of the finger-combing and the hugs, all the touching--he cannot get close enough to his son.

    And Remus too needs the physicality of touch.

    Beautiful...Sirius would be pleased, even with Severus

    Lesley~

    Author's Response: Thanks Les!  I'm so glad you liked it!  It was such a fun chapter for write.  :oD  Yeah, Severus certainly did have a lot of reason to be angry, didn't he?  A normal reaction for a parent in this situation, I think. And yep, Remus needs that love too.  I think most of that Severus hugging was becasue Severus was so freaked out.  LOL  And plus, humans just need that I think, especially in the wake of grief like this.  And I agree.  Sirius would be pleased.  :o)
Title: Chapter 37: In Memorium 23 Feb 2009 3:26 am
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, these last two chapters have just been heart-wrenching. Grief is so terrible. I was happy and relieved to see that Harry did, on his own, give up his idea to go after Sirius before he knew Severus was awake. He really has matured, but I think too it's more than that. Now Harry knows that he has someone who loves and needs him, someone who would grieve for him if he were lost, and I think that will help to keep him grounded and less inclined to rush off recklessly into danger. Of course Harry had his friends before, but they were comrades and co-adventurers. It's not the same as having a parent who loves you and trusts you to make wise decisions.

    It's good that Harry is finally letting himself grieve for Sirius and to regret the lost opportunities. He needs to do that before he can heal. I'm happy Severus was there for him and that he acknowledged both how much Sirius' sacrifice meant to him and that he has his own regrets as well. It's very mature of him, and it shows that he's grown a lot, too, since accepting Harry as his son.

    I'm glad they went to Remus, too. Sirius' loss is probably the hardest on him. He really does need his other friends to be with him now.

    Excellent chapter as always! I'm looking forward to the next one.

    Author's Response: Thanks Kristeh!  Harry is finally getting what it means to have a parent, I think.  And he's grown up quite a bit, I agree.  Only two two whole stories!  LOL  Sev too!  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  :)
Title: Chapter 37: In Memorium 23 Feb 2009 2:15 am
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed) [Report This]
    Aw, Remus had a crush on a teacher. That's so sweet.

    Loved the chapter, and thanks for sharing it. It was good that even Severus got to drink to Sirius' memory. They may not have gotten on in life, but his sacrifice meant a great deal to both Harry and Severus.

    Great job.

    Author's Response: LOL  Poor Remus.  :oP  And thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!  Always appreciated. 
Title: Chapter 37: In Memorium 23 Feb 2009 2:15 am
Reviewer: jolisgsd (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Loved this chapter. It was sad, yet very heartwarming too.

    It was good to see Severus react with love to Harry's grief-stricken "stupidity". He was angry as any parent would be, yet also filled with relief that Harry was alright. He tempered this with the love that he so obviously feels for Harry and was able to be supportive and help Harry see what could have happened and where he was thinking or rather, not thinking.

    Interesting that both of them wished that they had treated Sirius better. Guilt is usually a component of grief.

    Liked the ending too.

    Author's Response: Thanks!  I agree with the guilt part.  It's so hard to have to think of all you could have done differently when someone dies.  I'm glad you liked Severus' reactions here; they were fun to write.  And the end with Remus' little crush was fun too.  :oP

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