Potions and Snitches
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Title: Chapter 1 05 Jul 2010 9:59 am
Reviewer: Lady Lanera (Signed) [Report This]
    Nice chapter. It's good that Harry's actually attempting to do better and is even willing to quit Quidditch over it. Though, it is rather sad that he keeps getting A's, though. :) Good job.

    Author's Response:

    Some people's best is only an A. Of course, Snape's bias has something to do with his low marks.

Title: Chapter 1 03 Jul 2010 12:14 am
Reviewer: Bil (Signed) [Report This]
    I really enjoyed Harry's pleasure when he turned the test over and realised he knew the answers! His determination to do well is great (though he does realise he needs more than just Potions to be an auror, right?). I feel so sorry for him working so hard and getting bad grades, though he can't seriously expect Snape of all people would give him anything else. I'm enjoying this fic.

    Author's Response: It is a great feeling, I love the feeling of knowing the answers. I hope he realises he needs more than Potions. After all, it would be horrible to only get a NEWT is Potions. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, thanks for reviewing!
Title: Chapter 1 02 Jul 2010 11:57 pm
Reviewer: ForgottenEllipses (Signed) [Report This]
    Very nice start! I like how you've expounded upon the Challenge.

    The one thing that stood out for me in this chapter is the rather abrupt change in Harry's personality. I understand that he'll be somewhat AU since he's all into Potions now, even so far as to quit Quidditch, but it seemed like you didn't go fare enough in depth about his change. Almost like one second he's trying hard to do well in Potions, and the next instant he's gone berserk and quitting the team on a whim. This I find very out of character, at least without the reader's seeing a little more progression towards that point.

    ForEll

    Author's Response: You're right. I should have developed his character more and explained his changes more. Thanks for the review.
Title: Chapter 1 02 Jul 2010 6:37 pm
Reviewer: Ivy-Green (Signed) [Report This]
    "Those of you who find getting a passing grade. . .difficult will most certainly fail your OWL, unless of course you are able to grow a brain."-Oh Snape, you always know just what to say! XD Hilarious line!! There were several times in this where I just couldn't help but laugh! Great work!

    Author's Response: Thanks, I tried to keep his as in character as possible since the story is really OOC.
Title: Chapter 1 02 Jul 2010 3:52 pm
Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, I like the idea of a hardworking Harry. Figures that he would try to prove himself to Snape exclusively - Snape definitely gives him the motivation to, doesn't he? :) I couldn't, however, imagine Harry quitting Quidditch because he wanted to study so much, though, because it's something that would've kept him sane in the middle of all that mental exertion, you know? But apart from that, it's a lovely start, and this part was my favourite: "Harry had three goals in life. Snog Cho Chang, become an Auror and kill Voldemort, not necessarily in that order." Hehe. :)

    Author's Response: According to my brother, that's how teenage boys think. MAybe quitting Quidditch wasn't the best idea, I just needed a way to show how seriously Harry was taking this.
Title: Chapter 1 02 Jul 2010 2:29 pm
Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) [Report This]
    Interesting first chapter; it seems like Harry's literally become addicted to Potions (a rather masochistic addiction, considering Snape's prejudice): ignoring his friends, other classes and (most suprising and ooc of all) giving up his passion, Quidditch, are all marks of addiction.
    It's very in character, however, for hotheaded Harry to publicly give up after trying his best to no avail. I don't expect he's given up on Potions for good, though.

    Author's Response: A masochistic addiction, what a godd descreption of his behaviour. But there certainly is something wrong when he gives up Quidditch. :) Harry gives up to easily. Sometimes you have to try again and again.
Title: Chapter 1 02 Jul 2010 6:01 am
Reviewer: Pandora (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh no! Poor Harry. Working so hard and all he keeps getting are "A's". Harry is becoming the next Hermione.

    Doesn't Snape notice at all?

    Great start NF!

    Author's Response: Snape might notice, but he's not a nice guy. In OotP Harry gets a D on his first essay. An "A" is a decent mark compared to that. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

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