Potions and Snitches
Snape and Harry Gen Fanfiction Archive

Title: A Cracked Mirror 09 Jun 2014 2:02 am
Reviewer: Abie (Signed) [Report This]
    Thanks for a awesome chapter! The conversation with Hermione was spot-on. Great job. And finally! Snape opens his eyes! I've been waiting for that. I loved the way you had the idea of Harry being an abuse victim gradually enter Snape's awareness while he listed the symptoms in general terms. I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

    Author's Response: Howdy! You are most welcome for the chapter, and thank you for taking the time to let me know what you thought. Great to hear that you loved the method by which Snape realized Harry's abuse. I enjoyed writing that part. I look forward to sharing what happens next as well!
Title: A Cracked Mirror 09 Jun 2014 12:59 am
Reviewer: crotia (Signed) [Report This]
    Ow, this is so amazing I'm really looking forward to the next one

    Author's Response: Nice to hear from you again, crotia. Thanks for the enthusiasm!
Title: A Cracked Mirror 09 Jun 2014 12:40 am
Reviewer: Lili (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Great chapter! I love Snape's thoughts.

    Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing, Lili! Wonderful to hear you liked Severus' thoughts.
Title: A Cracked Mirror 09 Jun 2014 12:35 am
Reviewer: BlueWater5 (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Great update! Very good description of how Severus comes to see the signs of Harry's abuse.

    Author's Response: Thanks, BlueWater5! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the descriptions! Cheers.
Title: A Cracked Mirror 08 Jun 2014 11:55 pm
Reviewer: Mostly Harmless (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I really liked Severus in this chapter. And he and Harry seem to have made some headway, as we can see from the easy camaraderie that passed between the two when Harry retrieved his book. As I've said before, I really enjoy your writing style, it's very unique. We feel as if we are coming to conclusions at the same time as the characters- you've put us inside their heads. When I read the summary for this story, I didn't think the storyline sounded all that plausible, I expected it to be the usual cringe-worthy, unrealistic portrayal of a mental illness in fanfiction. But I clicked on it and was more than pleasantly surprised, and find myself eagerly awaiting the next installment. It's engaging and realistic, and I can't wait for more. Well done, the most original and well written fanfic I've read.

    Author's Response: Thank you so much for the long and detailed review!  These are the reviews I value most, because they are full of valuable feedback and help me grow as a writer. I am very glad that you enjoy my style. It's been an interesting experiment in writing. Most of all, it is very good to hear you feel that my portrayal of mental illness in TSWWM is fairly realistic. I hate when fanfictions butcher mental illness. It probably has something to do with the fact that I have family involved in mental health, and have known many with mental illnesses of some sort, as well as experienced some difficulties on that front myself. It's a topic people really need education on. So thank you for your comments! I very much appreciate the feedback and kind words. Cheers!
Title: Daisy's Story 08 Jun 2014 2:42 am
Reviewer: Kyoko (Signed) [Report This]
    I can't wait for the next chapter! Usually I really don't care much for OCs, but Daisy is really cool, though what is it with Sev and becoming friends with girls that have the names of flowers? ;)

    Great story!

    Author's Response: Oh my goodness, Kyoko ... I totally didn't clue into the fact that Daisy and Lily both have flower names! Like, duh ... Haha, I need to get more sleep. It's great to hear you are enjoying Daisy's character. It's always tough making people like an OC, so it means a lot when people say they enjoy them. Thanks for the review!
Title: Snape the Anarchist 07 Jun 2014 10:09 pm
Reviewer: Kyoko (Signed) [Report This]
    This was so awesome!!! I laughed so much reading this :D

    Author's Response: Great to hear you liked it Kyoko!
Title: Daisy's Story 02 Jun 2014 10:03 pm
Reviewer: rosina (Signed) [Report This]
    I've been thinking there was absolutely no way Snape would get get healthy enough to return to Hogwarts after the summer, especially not in a teaching capacity, but there is a faint glimmer of hope. Not only has he helped Harry, he's now sharing issues with Daisy. Tiny steps for them both, but in the right direction. Hope they can continue to help each other.

    Author's Response: Great to hear from you rosina! Always good to hear your thoughts on the story.
Title: Daisy's Story 02 Jun 2014 3:51 am
Reviewer: Abie (Signed) [Report This]
    Thanks for another great chapter! Speaking as someone with personal experience with eating disorders, I feel that you've portrayed the concept quite accurately, and respectfully as well. Often, people tend to oversimplify mental health issues, and I appreciate the fact that you did not.

    Author's Response: Hey Abie! Oh, I am so glad you feel that I did the concept justice - I have been lucky not to have suffered from an eating disorder, but have had very close friends who have. It's such a multi-faceted issue, and isn't just a fear of getting "fat"! So I am glad that you felt that portion was fairy accurate/respectful. Thanks so much for your feedback, Abie. It's always helpful to hear from people who have personal experience on the matter. Cheers!
Title: Daisy's Story 02 Jun 2014 3:26 am
Reviewer: Artizay (Signed) [Report This]
    I really love you characterize Severus in here. He's, well, human, and really endearingly clumsy and adorable in his own way.

    And I love Daisy - she's just so sweet and her story is so sad. It's terrible that anyone has to go through that.

    The only qualm I have, to be honest, is if they get in a romantic relationship. I think it's because I have trouble liking OCs in general, and even less so if they are shipped with a canon character because they tend to take up all the spotlight if you aren't careful.

    I mean, if you want to do it go for the ship, I guess. I'm not going to argue. Just putting my opinion out there. :)

    Author's Response: Hey Artizay! Thanks for your opinion on OCs. Yes, the only purpose they seem to serve, at least on this site, is to fall in love, haha. Personally, I think most people really don't give a darn about OCs, so I try not to do nothing but tell the OC's story. So hopefully you don't have to worry about that. I'm glad you are enjoying the story, and Severus' characterization.

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