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Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 6:35 am
Reviewer: writeurlife (Signed) [Report This]
    wow this was incredible! I admire poets, especially those who can rhyme. I certainly couldn't be as coherent as this. Reminded me of Dr. Seuss

    Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I read a poem years ago in this same style, but written like a computer manual. It cracked me up so badly that I vowed one day to master that technique. :o)
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 5:48 am
Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) [Report This]
    Very clever and most well done! I look forward to Chapter Two. A wonderful combination of the two challenges. Bravo!

    Author's Response: Combining two or more challenges is double or triple the fun! I'll work on getting this finished pretty soon. Thanks for your review!
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 4:04 am
Reviewer: Snapesthe1 (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I'm not a fan of Harry in poetry but that was excellently done!

    Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review! I don't usually like poetry I read, and then I have to wonder if I'm just being close-minded. But then again, there's a difference between emo blank verse and lighter, rhyming verse.
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 3:46 am
Reviewer: jam (Anonymous) [Report This]
    When I began to read your poem, I expected it to be shallow and trite. The meter is the same as that used in The Grinch and other Dr. Seuss writings which, though good for children, does not seem right for this. It makes one expect light, nonserious content, and yours is better than that. Your writing is good and you are able to tell an interesting and believable story in spite of the poetry. But I think it would be better if written in prose, or at least in another meter.

    Author's Response: I struggled with whether Dr. Seuss's style was wrong for the Hedwig challenge, and I agree it isn't the best coupling. The thing is, though, I have trouble writing anything dark in prose. I figured it was a good chance to respond to a challenge I couldn't normally do, because the poetry medium is much easier. The only way I could ever write a Severitus is in this same style. I appreciate that you've been honest in your reaction. If I never get anything but good reviews, I have to wonder about sincerity, so having someone tell me they weren't thrilled is actually quite welcome. Thanks for reviewing!
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 3:03 am
Reviewer: NotEvenHere (Anonymous) [Report This]
    That was great I just read it out loud to my mom and we were both laughing uproariously at parts. Thanks for a great read.

    Author's Response: That's so sweet that you bond over HP fics with your mom. *sniffs* I'm so happy it entertained you guys. Thanks for reviewing!
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 2:34 am
Reviewer: celticmoon (Signed) [Report This]
    Well...how very creative!!! Looking forward to more!

    Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I'll try to come up with something really good for the next part.
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 1:46 am
Reviewer: FS (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I love it! How did you do that?!

    Author's Response: "Do you ask a fish how it swims? Or a bird how it flies? No, siree, you don't!" Sorry, I love my Wonka. :o) I practice a lot writing Dr. Seuss-style poems, so it wasn't very hard. Glad you liked it, and thanks for reviewing!
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 12:38 am
Reviewer: Shannon (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Fantastic. You're a great poet -- everything flows well. I'm looking forward to the next verse! :-)

    Author's Response: Thanks a lot! I'm working on the rescue as we speak (I write poetry a heck of a lot faster than prose). I appreciate the review!
Title: The Burning 06 Sep 2009 12:11 am
Reviewer: Pandora (Signed) [Report This]
    Omg!! That was wonderful!

    You are so talented. Everything rhymed so beautifully. I love it and can't wait for more. Poor Harry I hope that he's rescued!

    Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review, and the compliments! Harry will definitely be rescued. "But by whom?" Gee, on P&S, who knows? :o)
Title: The Burning 05 Sep 2009 11:55 pm
Reviewer: angelauthor14 (Signed) [Report This]
    That was amazing!!! All the lines fit so well! It's one of those fics you just HAVE to read outloud to fully appreciate the rhythm!

    It's really clever, and really well written! They burnt the map! That's sacrilege!! Glad Hedwig got away though and I bet I can guess where she goes!

    Can't wait to read the next chapter!

    Author's Response: I didn't want to burn the map, but forced myself to (it's rather Mary Sue-ish to always save the best things and people from disaster). I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. The Dr. Seuss meter is easy to get stuck in your head, though. I'm even starting to think in amphibrachic hexameter.

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