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Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 31 Aug 2013 5:51 am
Reviewer: GuesssWho (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I think that's an old poem, actually. It's by a guy named Steve Smith.

    I was much too far out all my life
    And not waving but drowning.

    Author's Response: It's also a song by Clifford T Ward, I like a little intertextuality now and again
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 7:41 pm
Reviewer: Baghi (Signed) [Report This]
    Very well done. Kudos. Not much else to say, is there?

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^  this chapter was really hard to write and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 3:13 pm
Reviewer: Peg (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Awe. Harry such a loving boy. I wonder, though, if he'd be so understanding if he knew that Severus was the one to tell Voldemort of the prophecy. Of course, Severus had no way of knowing that Voldemort would kill Harry's parents because of that prophecy.

    Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Harry's capable of great compassion and, as Severus' story is one which invites sympathy, Harry will not think badly of his father. Lucius is going to see to it that Trelawney doesn't even remember who was listening at the door on that fateful night so Harry won't find out about Severus' spying. If he did, however, I think Harry would still understand although, of course, it would be hard on him. This is why Severus is not going to tell him; no good would be achieved by it.
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 10:42 am
Reviewer: love_it (Signed) [Report This]
    Interesting take on Severus' initiation into Voldemort's inner circle. It was different, but in a good way ;)
    I'm happy that this strengthened Harry's love for his insecure, intellectual father. He's pretty skilled at comforting Severus.

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^. Harry has had a very good teacher; after being comforted by Severus, he knows all the tricks lol!
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 10:04 am
Reviewer: SongoftheDarquePhoenix (Signed) [Report This]
    Fantastic fic...

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^ I'm glad you're enjoying it
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 3:07 am
Reviewer: Stefunny2010 (Signed) [Report This]
    I loved the update! I thought Severus' vulnerability was very well placed in this chapter. It flows really nicely:) I loved when Harry said that Severus 'made it right again; it's great that Harry doesnt hold it against his dad and that they were able to move on so quickly. Great job!

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^. Severus has always struck me as a very vulnerable man; people who are as spiky and reserved as he is are very rarely cold or insensitive, it it generally the complete opposite. In discovering his father's vulnerablity, Harry will respect Severus even more and, as Severus' story invites sympathy, Harry's anger will only be directed towards those who hurt his father.
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 1:27 am
Reviewer: DazzlingD (Signed) [Report This]
    beautiful....

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 12:34 am
Reviewer: graynavarre (Signed) [Report This]
    It is always a hard moment when the child realizes that the parent is not perfect. It is such a feeling of fear that this person will not always be able to do the right thing or always make the right decision.

    But it is a liberating moment too. Trying to live up to perfection is too difficult and scary.

    When we realize our parents are human with human frailities is when we first start loving as humans and not as just parents.

    Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I quite agree; in the past, Harry hero worshipped Severus, believing him to be perfect. However, now he's able to see that his father is flawed, Harry can grow to love Severus as the brave, strong, clever and good person that he is, whilst knowing that his father's heart is as vulnerable as his own. 
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 24 Apr 2010 12:25 am
Reviewer: silverstargirl (Signed) [Report This]
    I'm so glad that Harry was able to see that Severus, despite his horrid mistake, really is a good, if flawed, man. Severus deserves a great deal of respect for what he has accomplished, despite his failings. He is human and fallible and that makes him all the more worthy of love in his son's eyes.

    Great chapter!

    Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I agree; Severus is much more worthy of respect than many others who, having lead easier lives, have never erred and Harry can see that, even though Severus made a mistake, he tried his best to rectify it.
Title: Not Waving, Drowning. 23 Apr 2010 10:48 pm
Reviewer: B00kw0rm92 (Signed) [Report This]
    Awwwwwwwwwwww! What an amazing chapter!!! Poor Severus!!!!! Little Harry is so sweet, I just love him! Can't wait to see what's next!

    Author's Response: Thanks ^^ I'm really glad you enjoyed it :)

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