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Reviews For For Valour
Title: For Death 27 Oct 2013 7:20 pm
Reviewer: shadowienne (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Wow... and wow again! You've created a cohesive whole from the elements of the Moment, the Memories, the Confession, and the Other Perspective. (I do realize that's generalized!) The experience of telling the story to Harry has proven to be a catharsis for Severus, and I suspect it will eventually help him (Sev) to resolve his lingering feelings of guilt, even if he continues to suffer PTSD episodes in the future. Sometimes, you can't truly see yourself until you see yourself through someone else's eyes, and that can't happen while you're keeping yourself completely closed off from others. Go, Harry! :-)

    Author's Response: Hey there, shadow! I am so pleased that you think that the big picture is well built! Generalized ... perhaps, but it sure gives me a good idea of what parts you feel add to the overall feel to this story! Yes, I quite agree that Severus telling his story will be good for him. Definitely true, your comment about seeing yourself properly only after seeing your picture through another person's eyes. Thanks so much for the feedback, as always. :)
Title: For Death 04 Oct 2013 7:04 am
Reviewer: Catherine (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Wow. I was wondering what on earth Severus could have done to earn that medal, especially in light of the fact that neither of the actual VCs from the Falklands war survived, both the medals were awarded posthumously. But this is quite in line with the traditions of the Victoria Cross. Well plotted.

    Author's Response: Hi Catherine! I am glad that you are pleased with the sequence of events that led to Severus' VC. I spent night after night brainstorming on the reason for it being awarded, and I was always a little worried someone would not think it realistic enough. Thanks so much for your review!
Title: For Death 27 Sep 2013 6:53 pm
Reviewer: Refrin Avitento (Signed) [Report This]
    i almost teared up in this chapter...
    very heartfelt.
    and oddly enough my great grandfather was a pilot in the second world war.
    i hear stories like this from my grandmother a lot.

    Author's Response: Hi, thanks for the review! I am glad that you found the chapter to be from the heart. :) A pilot during WWII. Wow, that must have been a tough job! I suppose some of this would feel familiar to you then.
Title: For Death 26 Sep 2013 11:40 pm
Reviewer: rosina (Signed) [Report This]
    First off, it was a good decision to take a step back from Severus' story in the previous chapter and bring in a little more of his family life.
    His story of how he was awarded the medal begs the question of what makes a hero? Severus was able to see a way forward, and act upon it, when others were panicking or doing nothing, and there was an element of luck as well. Is that bravery? Well, Harry certainly thinks so and I imagine that his reaction is what will count most to Severus.

    Author's Response: Hey rosina! It is nice to know that you enjoyed getting a glimpse of Severus' family life last chapter. I am glad that the way Severus got his medal is making you ask what makes a hero, as that was exactly my intention. Heroisim is so much the product of perspective, and one man's heroic act is not necessarily the same to another. Great to hear from you!
Title: For Death 24 Sep 2013 6:29 am
Reviewer: bianca_slate (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Wow, this is right on target. Harry is hero-worshipping, like any young child, but his steadfast belief in Severus' bravery in the face of certain death brings comfort Severus has long denied himself.

    Author's Response: Hi! Thanks so much for reviewing! I am glad you feel that it is on target.
Title: For Death 24 Sep 2013 3:52 am
Reviewer: SeverusPrince101 (Signed) [Report This]
    what is it with you and making me cry dammit!!!! Love this story, it always hits me right in the feels, makes me wonder what I would have done in his place, trying to picture the turmoil his mind obviously was in. I hate war, always has because really I would be sick if I actually loved it, but a part from stating the obvious, I hate it even more now, seeing all the suffering it brings. It reminds me of a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson which I think you should read if you haven't already, it's called "Charge of the Light Brigade"

    Author's Response: Here, have a tissue! I really appreciate such a detailed review, and you sharing your ideas and opinions! Hmm, Charge of the Light Brigade. I do believe I read that a long, long time ago, I will have to read it again - thanks for suggesting it! As for you, I would certainly recommend you read Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen, which is based on the old saying "Dulce et Decorum Est, Pro Patria Mori" which essentially means how sweet and fitting it is to die for one's country. It is my all time favourite poem, so hopefully you will like it. You may find that For Valour has similar themes! Anyway, thank you again for reviewing, and I am glad that this story is hitting you right in the feels. ;) The idea rather hit me in the feels too.
Title: For Death 24 Sep 2013 3:15 am
Reviewer: phoenixsong (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Fantastic chapter. It was seriously making me cry! It seems clear to me that you have done your research for this fic and your characters are very believable. You write wonderful stories.

    Author's Response: I am so glad you liked it! Thank you very much for taking the time to review. Yes, I did research like crazy! I still think I could have done more, but there really is not a lot on the actual details of the Falklands. Most history books it seems just skim over the basics - but luckily I was able to find a few newspaper articles with first hand accounts, to supplement the facts. It is good to know that it feels believable, as that was something that has been so hard to do. Thanks again for the kind words! ;)
Title: For Death 24 Sep 2013 2:09 am
Reviewer: Annora (Signed) [Report This]
    A captivating chapter, and definitely my favorite one so far!
    I think all the thoughts and feelings you depicted were perfectly sensible coming from a man who had recently lost his wife. So was the fact that Harry seemed to be absolutely excluded from his mind.
    I’d gladly write more, really, but I’m afraid I’m left speechless…

    Author's Response: Howdy Annora! I am very glad you enjoyed the chapter, and felt that the emotions were accurate. Just knowing that you're speechless says enough. :) Thank you for reviewing!
Title: For Death 24 Sep 2013 12:36 am
Reviewer: cara-tanaka (Signed) [Report This]
    Dear god, I'm in tears reading this. And I mean that quite literally. You've really captured everything here. Update soon.

    Author's Response: Wow, I am so glad it really resonated with you. Thanks so much for reviewing cara-tanaka!

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