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Reviews For Arms of a Dark Angel
I can't stand reading child abuse that isn't seen as abuse in the story. From the other comments I figure washing a childs mouth with soap is normal in some country, probably the US, but it really isn't in others and seems inhumane to people from these countries. I study social work and we are taught that something like this is a big no-go, not to mention totally ineffective as a corrective measure. So, yeah. You write well, but maybe read up on the UN convention of the rights of the child?
Author's Response: Thank you! I really liked writing this one because it gave me a chance to shift back and forth from different POV's and perspectives, showing different sides of Severus. I wanted it to be that way in the beginning, because then there wouldn't be any of the usual now I need to set aside differences and trust Snape bit. He already trusted Severus and Severus already wanted to guard and protect him and love him as well. Hope you enjoy the rest.
Author's Response: You're right and Seveus is going to figure that out. Loved your comment too!
Author's Response: I love inventing new things, that's what I do in a lot of my stories. Like in Heir To Prince Manor I made up Dragons Wild poker and shimmerlings and a time clock. I've never thought that Sev didn't believe in God, despite his sarcasm. They way he is portrayed in the movies kind of reminded me of a priest. Harry didn't recognize Snape at the feast because his glasses are bad and he couldn't see far enough up the hall to identify Severus's face. Ron's opinion of Snape will get worse and it's going to start really bugging Harry.
Author's Response: And my niece does the same with her 3 year old son too! But he hasn't bitten anyone since, so it works. As harry learned unfortunately!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
I am quitting here though, as I have zero tolerance for religion inserted into fics, especially this kind of God saved us all, etc, etc, etc. The good thing about HP is that religion is not mentioned really, so there is such a thing as reader applicability - anyone can read it, no matter what they believe in. This majorly, majorly crossed that line. "Of course we believe in him" - "God" forbid there are people who a)don't believe or b) don't believe the same thing ah? Not very nice at all. Well it was good while it lasted so thanks for that. Author's Response: Sorry you feel that way, this was a different approach I was using here, and there was never any mention that other wizards can't believe in other religions, just that Severus was Christian. He was refuting Petunia, not badmouthing other religious beliefs. There will be mention made of other religions as Harry speaks with other wizards and witches who are not Christian and there is no disrespect intended here. Severus simply is using religion to illustrate the point of forgiveness, which I think is a major concept of any religion. It isn't as if I've made him a priest who goes around spouting Bible quotes. You could always skip over the small bits of religion I've inserted, and there aren't all that many, the same way some people skip over CP parts in other stories, for this is mainly a fic centered around a father son relationship and the events in the Sorcerer's stone. As for Snape not being in character, he's not like canon, because in this story he was in charge of Harry from the time he was four and always when the child was ill and sick and at his most vulnerable. Snape does have a heart and is not evil, and after taking care of a child in that manner for years on end, I would think he would come to care and love Harry and be able to look past the fact that he was James's son. Canon Snape never had that chance, he only saw Harry at school and it was easy to resent the boy who was favored by everyone and who broke rule after rule and was never punished for it. But this Harry Severus only sees as an abused neglected child, Lily's child, whom he has promised to take care of. Unless one has a heart of stone, it would impossible for anyone not to love poor Harry. However that is your choice and thank you for reviewing.
Author's Response: Thanks, I felt it was appropriate for Severus to use that example as a model of forgiveness. I will be updating soon so long as everyone keeps reading!
Author's Response: Thanks and I love writing them!
Author's Response: Aww, see that's why I love writing Severus, because you can make people fall in love with him all over again. |
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