I'm enjoying this story very much-- I especially like the realistic dialogue. As for realism, I don't think there are any rules for when someone is ready to talk about abuse. In the context of how dire the situation is and how he is currently removed from the world of his abusers, it seems right that Harry is taking a chance to get help. Anyway, it depends on if it is right for this story for this event to happen now-- it doesn't have to take ten chapters if the author's point is to focus on recovery.
This was really good! I can't wait to read more when you update next (:
| Title: Chapter 4
| 29 May 2014 1:36 pm
|
| Reviewer: Fmh (Signed)
| [Report This]
|
Thank you. I think his reactions are very realistic the wanting to tell but the fear. I have experience in this area and I'm afraid abused children blame themselves for the abuse as they have been taught. It takes a skilled counselor to get them to talk and your Severus obviously is one.
| Title: Chapter 4
| 29 May 2014 3:06 am
|
| Reviewer: Elli (Anonymous)
| [Report This]
|
It's not unrealistic. When people are abuse physically or sexually they flinch shy away and don't make eye contact with people. As for conditioning that's spot on. They think it's for the best and don't want to tell cause they think they'll be hurt more or that those they tell will be hurt. Sometimes the later of the two is more incentive to keep quite then anything else due to love and loyalty. He'd be more likely to tell Snape more then someone he loves
| Title: Chapter 4
| 28 May 2014 7:07 am
|
| Reviewer: Kendra Dhyanna (Anonymous)
| [Report This]
|
Bueno sin duda fue un muy buen capítulo, no creo que las reacciones esten fuera d carácter o no realistas, en realidad es muy fácil pensar que Harry tendría esa forma de defensa de dar lo que quieren ver,
pero amo que al fin vaya a dar de lejos, es mucho peso y presión para un niño pequeño,
pero espero Severus le pueda cuidar
maravilloso capítulo,
espero que puedas publicar pronto
I was a bit surprised that Harry gave in so quickly, too, but, as you said, he is scared, injured and deep down wants someone to know. The addition of an abused Nott was interesting and I look forward to finding out what part he will play.
Wow, this back and forth interaction was literally perfect. Severus gently whittling away Harry's internal defenses and the way Harry finally is beginning to break down. Absolutely perfect. And this was extremely realistic, I believe. Your friend who said Harry's actions seemed strange doesn't truly understand how abused children act. If anything, it's canon Harry who acts strange and unrealistic. So, once again, well done and I can't wait for the next chapter. :)
Finally he will tell Severus.
I groaned when he started acting like his father. I was like WHYYYYYYYY (sigh) But I totally understand why he did it. He hoped that Snape would get made growl and leave him alone saying something I knew it, Just like his father.
When you brought in Nott I had a feeling that he will have a talk to Harry and maybe even (I don't know) save him from himself. I think Harry will be making a lot of friends in Slytherin this year and Ron and Hermione, especially Ron, will have a cow and not understand why he is doing what he is and maybe (in Rons case) basically say "well F U" and walk away from the friendship. Hermione will probably try to understand but will side with Ron and the Harry will ask to be re-sorted and.....I am talking to much and getting my mind into it to much so I will end my review/comments here :P
Until next chapter
| Title: Chapter 4
| 27 May 2014 5:54 pm
|
| Reviewer: Lili (Anonymous)
| [Report This]
|
This chapter was great! I'm very glad that Theodore Nott will continue to play a part in the story. I think that it is definitely realistic from... experience. I love this story and am looking forward to more!
|