Is it terrible that I don’t feel sorry for Dumbledore?
This is so sad. But realistic, a very realistic De-aging. The mind isn't equip to handle something like this, we all know it could NEVER actually happen, but still we understand fundamentally, De-aging a body but not a mind would upset a cared balance and cause huge problems. Also, I like how you put in faint shadows of Severus and his PTSD from being a spy and having an abusive and bullied childhood, faint things that fit together like puzzle pieces. Well done.
I'm actually back for my 3rd or 4th reread and I still enjoy this little fic. I almost need more of it, but also don't want to disrupt the solidarity of its short simplicity.
This was powerful and brilliantly written. You’ve captured the obsessive mind so well. I feel like I gained a greater understanding, and thus compassion. Dumbledore destroying people with his love was a potent reflection as well. Thanks for your insightful story.
This is so sad and so accurate. The wizarding world is absolute pants with mental disorders or illnesses.
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| 18 Apr 2015 1:40 pm
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| Reviewer: tb_ll57 (Anonymous)
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Fascinating! I thoroughly enjoyed that. Harry's protectiveness and strength of character and the observation of how he's changed from the Boy Who Lived to the Man Who Did It were all well done with such a light touch, but what you did with Snape was lovely, the slow expansion of a trapped mind to the possibility of something more. Loved it.
Poor Snape. Nicely written obscession.
Wow. Just ... wow. That is so powerful and so intense. It's just wrong enough to be exactly right. I love that Harry understands, where Dumbledore doesn't try to understand, he just *does*. And that Severus can cope that Harry isn't exactly right, because he does understand and he tries to be as right as he can be.
I so want to see how Severus does with the muggle healers and yet... it's hard to beat something as perfect as this. Thank you.
This story is just perfect. Sad, perhaps, but not without hope. Thank you for writing.
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| 17 Jul 2010 6:24 pm
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| Reviewer: NotEvenHere (Anonymous)
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That was a tricky story to read. It was really well written, but it tore my heart up to read it. Love how you can take a challenge and really twist into something so unique. Thank you for writing for us!
This is a wonderful story. Severus reminded me of my autistic nephew who has to have everything just so. He even comes over and rearranges my hair if my fringe is out of place. I do hope that unlike my nephew, Severus can be healed.
Beautifully, beautifully written.
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