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Reviews For Suffering
Author's Response: Hey, I'm glad you liked it! I just hope I remember everything I need to pack into the last chapter! Thanks for reading! -P.G.
So with that in mind, I can sympathize with Severus telling Harry to stop feeling guilty over things he can't change and to just move on with his life. You can't change the past and wallowing in self-pity helps no one. he needs to look up and say, I might have been dealt a crummy hand, but I'm going to make the best of it and thank God for what I have, which is a great son and the chance to speak with someone I thought was dead who can maybe help me put my life into perspective. Life was meant to be LIVED and regrets don't make for living. Why would Lily and James blame poor Harry for Ginny's death? It wasn;t his fault some psycho came and killed her. How was he to know that would happen? It's really unfair. Is it because they look at him and see some kind of infallible hero? Even if he HAD been there, he might have died too, and then they would have been orphans with NO parents! They ought to be grateful they still have a father instead of blaming him for something beyond his control. Severus needs to tear them strips, if they ever come in to contact with him. They're behaving like idiots, IMO. I hope they can all get reconciled and hope that something can be done to save Severus. I don't want him to die! Author's Response: Hi, thanks for reading! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get to this review. I'm really sorry to hear about your cousin's wife; I hope things have gotten a little better for you now. I'm glad you found the advise that Severus gave realistic. Harry, as well as everyone in his family, have drug out their suffering for far too long. I also wanted Harry to look at the bright side of things, which were exactly what you said: a son that he might take a bit for granted sometimes and a second chance to speak to someone who had a big impact on his life. And you're right when you say Harry's not really living now--he's just surviving really, getting by every day as best he can. I think Severus feels a bit of personal responsibility for getting Harry back on track, since he promised he'd take care of "Lily's son" all those years ago. Even now, I don't think he'd take a promise any less seriously. As for James and Lily, it's only partially about them seeing their dad as an infallible hero. Really, I just think they needed someone to blame and since Harry didn't come home and convinced Albus to stay at work with him, he easily became a target. Sometimes people have a hard time admitting to the reality that nothing could have been done and that's what I picture going on here. They just need a scapegoat and they know their dad--Harry can be guilt-tripped about anything and they have chosen to blame him for something that was really out of everyone's control. It's sad. As always, I'm going to keep closed-lips about Severus, but there will be answers next chapter. Thanks again for reading--I'm glad you've stuck with my story. -P.G.
They're all so wounded in their different ways... and while I hope they find it possible to heal, I also tremendously respect how honestly you've portrayed human nature in this fic. For that reason, I hope things don't resolve too easily, while they're put on the path to healing. Author's Response: Hi Julie, thanks for reading! Lol, I admit, it was a pretty long wait for the part that everyone on this site was waiting for--Snape and Harry's interaction. I'm glad that you enjoyed finding the answers to some of the secrets I've been harboring during this fic. I did the James thing on purpose to trip up a few people and it looks like it worked. It was fun to write. One of my pet peeves are 'Happily Ever Afters' that aren't earned, so I wouldn't fret about things getting resolved with a snap of the fingers. I'm glad you like the characterizations of the characters here too--I wanted them to have problems and quirks and not heal as quickly as they often do in fiction. For example, when Sirius dies in J.K.'s book, Harry doesn't really seem to grieve as much as I think he should have. Personally, I think he'd come out of that experience really messed up. I suppose that J.K. did write the books to appeal to a younger audience though and they might not understand deep hurting the way that someone who has had more life experiences would. Sorry--I think I babbled a lot there. I'm really glad you've enjoyed the story though and you have my thanks for leaving such a nice review. I hope you enjoy the end! -P.G.
My opinion only, and I hate that he died like that...or anyway really. Lesley~ Author's Response: Drat; when was Harry bitten? I've only read the books once a piece, so I sometimes have forgotten about details like that. In fact, I only really remember the basic idea of what happens in each one, which sometimes makes writing a hassle. He probably did die from from blood loss. As for the case of my story, we'll assume he had a blood replenisher on him, or something of the like to help with that. I think Severus would be a regular Boy Scout--prepared for all situations. He may have been so shocked because he never did see anyone else attacked by Nagini in the books, but for the purposes of this story, I'm going to keep it as is. I think if Sev had seen even one person attacked with the snake, he would have prepared for that possibility himself. Your opinion is appreciated Lesley. I've always been quite open to contradiction, as long as it is done kindly and logically. -P.G.
All this time, I have thought that James also died in the attack on the family. But he has rejected his father and brother, the same as Lily did. I still want to know why Ron hates Harry. I hope we will find out in the last chapter or the epilogue. And I also hope the Potters all reconcile, though I think Lily and James have cut their noses off to spite their faces. Thery lose their mother and then they kick their father and the loyal brother to the curb. Fifteen years is a long time to have been without two of your children when they are still alive. Poor HArry. Yes, he might be wallowing in misery, but I think he has more than just the tragic loss of Ginny to get over. Did he ever really get over the horrible happenings that made up seven years (well, really, seventeen years if you count his time at the Dursleys')of his life when he was at Hogwarts and had that terrible connection to Volde and the things he had to do to get rid of that connection and the man. I imagine Harry has only really been totally happy for about twenty-five years out of what...60? And Harry never said that the continued love and support of Al does not mean everything to him. That would not stop him wanting Lily and James back though. Can't wait for more, PG. Lesley~ Author's Response: Thanks for reading Lesley! Lol, I think there were a few moments when Harry would have gladly done away with Severus, particularly when he says that Harry needs to take his head out of his bum (which is one of my favorite parts, if you couldn't tell). I do think Sev is ready for death--I mean, he may have been suffering from the affects of potions for a long time now, as well as riding out attacks periodically by himself. I think he probably sees death as a relief and he has no false hope for himself either; he's just not the sort to be overly hopeful. Hehe...I was hoping to trip a few people up about James. You're the first one to admit being fooled, but I'm pretty sure the majority of readers thought he was dead. Hmm, I wasn't really planning on going to in-depth with Ron since I wanted the story to focus more on Al, Sev, and Harry. However, I bet I could squish an explanation in there somewhere. It probably needs to be in there so that all questions are answered at the end; I'll get that figured out and add it in somewhere. All things considered, Harry is probably pretty messed up at this point. I'm sure he does still have issues with everything that happened at school and Voldemort. The guy is constantly pestered by reporters--it's not like he can ever forget the origin of his fame. I'd say you're right and that Harry considers his years married to Ginny 'the best years of his life.' If he did, their untimely end would be a pretty big blow for him without the loss of his children, and with that loss...well, I don't think Harry quite knows how to deal with the rejection. I think Harry does realize that Al has stayed with him, but it's often overshadowed by what he's lost. In fact, 15 years later, I think he's still so deeply-seated in his tragedy that he doesn't realize what he has. Thanks again for reading! -P.G.
Author's Response: Yep, it's Ron! Arthur's a good guess, though I don't think he'd get quite as mad at Harry as Ron has been during the past chapters; I can see how you came to that conclusion though. I mean, people do tend to act unlike their normal selves after bad accidents. I'm glad you liked the conversation as well. I hope there was enough snarkiness! Thanks for reading! -P.G.
Author's Response: I'm sorry I've made you sad, Mila. I hope you've been enjoying the story anyway. -P.G.
Virtual hugs, kisses, and chocolate frogs, JMG Author's Response: Lol, your enthusiasm makes me extremely happy! I'm glad you've been enjoying the story! Thanks for reading! -P.G.
If Ron is beening such an AS*& that everyone is staying away from, then he is acting true to form. He always was an AS&*. Thank the stars someone realized that Snape would have prepared for that snake bit. To not have something on him to take care of the injury would have been the act of an idiot - and Snape wasn't an idiot. looking forward to more. Author's Response: Yes, time really doesn't heal everything. Albus' avoidance of the situation isn't really helping either though; I'm not even sure if he's really grieved his loss or not, since he puts forth so much effort to avoid his problem. Poor guy. I'm glad you think my Ron is realistic. I didn't think time would mature him in this way--he's still a total dick in certain situations and I think a lot of his friends are avoiding him because they can't put up with his attitude all the time. The snake thing in J.K.'s book irritated me too. I'm 100 percent certain that Snape isn't the first person Voldemort had Nagini attack and I'm sure that Snape would have been prepared for this possibility. He's a smart guy and he's always known that he could be found out at any time--I think he'd be prepared for that eventuality! Grr. Thanks for reading--I appreciate your support! -P.G.
I hope that Harry can move on with his life, and that he is forgiven. Hasn't he suffered enough guilt? Author's Response: I like to picture Snape as one of those old guys who just says whatever he likes because nobody's opinion really matters to him anymore (except he's really been like that his entire life, LOL). I do feel bad that I'm making everyone sad with this--when I started writing it, I didn't realize it was going to be such a tragedy. I'm glad you are still enjoying the piece though, despite all of the sad content. Harry has suffered enough guilt, but the only person who can make him let it go is himself. While I won't tell you the outcome of the fic, I do think he'll take Snape's advice to heart, just like Albus has. Thanks for reading! Your continuous excitement about this story is a big encouragement to me! -P.G. |
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