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Reviews For Spiral of Trust
Author's Response: Yes, isn't that so interesting and frustrating at the same time! But that is how it turns out sometimes. It is difficult to keep one's wits about oneself in the middle of an emregency.
I enjoyed the questioning of Harry in that many issues were brought up. The Priori Incantatem was much more fleshed out than in canon. I didn't enjoy the questioning while Harry was so debilitated. That was just cruel and callous. LOL, very gov't-like. People and societies are flawed and it can be very interesting to read with the right author. I don't need to add that you are one of those authors. Great chapter as always. Author's Response: Thanks, that was really nicely put of you, Teriwright! There are several major objections abainst the Obliviate spell, as I'm trying to illustrate in this story. I always thought that it was rather carelessly used in the original novel... I’m having some issues with the coming chapter, so it will be a bit longer than usual before I update... but I will be back :-)
Author's Response: Thanks for the reviews of the last three chapters, I appreciate your understanding of the emotional issues! About the interaction between Snape and Harry in chapter 34, I wanted to show that there are more than one way to comfort a person… (stories instead of hugs, diversion instead of soothing).
Author's Response: I had no idea. In which book does it say - is it DH? Too bad, but I might go back to that part of "my" story and see if I can change the names and still fit them into the story...
Author's Response: Thanks. As you know, Snape’s and Harry’s relationship has been wavering back and fro in this story, but I agree that overall there is an improvement. And in this chapter, I wanted to show that there are more than one way to comfort a person… (stories instead of hugs, diversion instead of direct soothing).
I can't believe I missed the clue from chapter 9! Good on you! Here I have been thinking about careers that don't include Healing or Auror's because Harry didn't have the Arithmancy. You've done a brilliant job in creating a society where people are held back at the whims of a few people with power, instead of a society that supports and encourages everyone to excel, no matter if they accomplish things in a non-traditional way or have the wrong bloodline. The example with Vector was very illuminating. And frustrating. What does it matter if she taught harry or if he self-studied? It costs nothing and inconveniences no one to allow Harry to take a test. He'll pass or fail on his own merits. Unless, she's put out that she can't claim the prestige of teaching The Savior? How many other people have had their dreams shattered because they didn't take the right class when they were 13 yo? The thing with Ginny: I'm sort of numb at this point. I hope this spells the end of their romantic relationship, even though it would hurt Harry in the short term. Long term I think it would be the best decision for all involved. You certainly keep your readers engaged and on the edge of their seats :-) Author's Response: It sounds rather depressive and disturbing when you put it like that - ”creating a society where people are held back at the whims of a few people with power” - I had not thought of it that way, but it is interesting to consider it now that you point it out. I generally see myself as an optimistic and trusting person who find my way in societey, but I guess that I have encountered enough of those people in life (and have we not all done that?) who behave capriciously for reasons of their own. I think I merely want to point out that those people exist and particularly for young people who have not yet learnt to argue against authorities and stand up for their rights, the encounters with persons like that (Healer Schufflert, Professor Vector) might actually have great impact on their lives. More about the legal aspects of Harry’s actions in Paris in the next chapter. More about Harry’s and Ginny’s relationship in a few chapters….
Author's Response: Thank you for your spontaneous reviews - they go staight to the heart!
That being said, this story is well done and I enjoy your updates. Author's Response: I’m aware that Ginny is not very popular with you readers right now and I’m afraid that the chapter I am posting now is only going to boost that irritation. She’s immature and selfish, yes, but she is young and has suffered a lot of traumas (a war and a terrorist attack) and the way she acts now may not be characteristic of her personality when she grows up a bit, so I think that you should not dismiss her entirely. That said, she is not a favourite character of mine either - I am more fond of Hermione, actually, even if I have not given her a very prominent part in this story yet. I must also confess that I use Ginny’s character in these chapters to stress how lonely Harry actually is. He has no family of his own whatsoever and that manifests in particular when the Weasleys need to take care of one of ”their own” during a crisis like this one. Hopefully you’ll see in the next chapter what I mean. Thank you for reviewing! |
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