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Title: Chapter 2: We Have a Charm for That 04 Apr 2009 7:48 am
Reviewer: wrappedinharry (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, poor Ron. And poor Hermione, of course. I feel for them both but I have to admit, I feel worse for Ron at this time because Hermione is shutting him out. He must not only be panicking about the possibility of being a father, but also being upset because he might think that Hermione has ditched him entirely.

    I would think that Hermione being so ultra careful and all knowing would have taken the added precaution of making Ron use the tried and (usually) true Muggle method of contraception...the good ol' condom. That, combined with the charm probably would have worked a charm.

    I imagine Ron and Hermione's dilemma will turn Harry off having sex any time in the next 100 years. So, I imagine that we will not see Harry and Ginny's relationship progressing to that stage. Severus will be relieved, and happy.

    Ginny will probably be freaked also, if indeed, Hermione did tell her.

    And I don't think Poppy should stick her nose in either. She wasn't being consulted, she was eavesdropping. Hardly ethical. The situation has nothing to do with her. I am surprised DD did not tell her to keep her nose out for the time being. I can't see that it is going to improve matters if Ron is murdered by Molly for having tha audacity to have sex with his girlfriend, even if she is not pregnant.

    Oh, and BTW...Levi is a wonderful name for the new addition to the Snape household.

    Lesley~

    Author's Response:

    LOL  Not sure DD can control whom Poppy talks to.  I guess I have to disagree you and Blackthorne on this one.  The adults in childrens' lives have a responsibilty to them.  And if indeed, Hermione is pregnant, what if she didn't tell her parents, even then?  It's been known to happen in the Muggle world.  And certainly, Poppy would be tactful about it.  And I woudn't be surprised if she went there and spoke with Hermione herself first.  I would be more disappointed if DD just shrugged and went on about his life.  A 17 year old girl lost and alone and pregnant is not something these wonderful adults would condone.  Anyways, we'll see if Poppy even has a chance to do anything at all.

    And yes, no matter wha the result, things would have to change.  Harry's already subdued about things with Ginny--can't imagine he'd be too excited to have sex with her now. 

    As for Hermione not using a Muggle protection, it's not as if she and Ron have been having fun together for years.  Where would she have gotten them?  And too, I think most people aren't quite as logical when it comes to carnal pleasures...

Title: Chapter 2: We Have a Charm for That 04 Apr 2009 7:14 am
Reviewer: Blackthorne (Signed) [Report This]
    This chapter started out a bit oddly. The dialogue was hard to follow, and having Severus spout off baby advice like Dr Spock was a bit jarring, though I know you have given him the necessary background in the LC universe. Having Harry's godson be named Sirius is unsettling as well. Sirius is such a strong presence in this story, and in the lives of its characters; I would have given a new, unique person a name with far less baggage, but I suspect this is simply personal preference. Levi's name, however, is perfect. In addition to the Biblical reference you cite, the name resembles words like "levitate" and "levity", based upon a root meaning "lightness".

    The bulk of the chapter, describing Ron and Harry's conversation is quite well-done and very believable. I had wondered if something like this might be the problem, but discounted it given Hermione's breadth of knowledge, customary thoroughness, and tendency to be prepared. If she can figure out how to brew polyjuice potion in second year, surely she can prevent unintentional conception. Having the teachers overhear the conversation comes across as a bit contrived, to force adult involvement, but it is not unrealistic. Even after all the secrets they have managed to keep from teachers, the ministry, and Voldemort himself, Ron and Harry were clearly not worrying here about anything outside the scope of their discussion. Still, I would have liked to see how they all handled the situation on their own (including the decision of when and how to confide in adults). But real life often does not go as we would wish.

    Author's Response:

    Well, you'll have to wait until next chapter to see whether or not adults get involved.  I don't think Poppy was about to go Apparate to Hermione's house in the next five minutes.  Though since this story is from Harry's perspective, you won't get to see too much of what goes down anyway. And yes, Severus knows quite well how to care for a new baby.  I am surprised you found that jarring, seeing as this Seveus is very different from canon Snape. Glad you liked Levi's name. 

Title: Chapter 2: We Have a Charm for That 04 Apr 2009 6:40 am
Reviewer: JolisGSD (Signed) [Report This]
    Wow! I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. Should be interesting . . .

    Author's Response: I hope it shall be...

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