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Reviews For Spiral of Trust
I was thrown out of the story, however, in this chapter when you wrote that Sir Nicholas knocked/opened the door - as a ghost, I would have thought he just would have glided through the door... Author's Response: Haha, yes, that was a blatant mistake from my side, with Sir Nicholas. I guess I pictured him very polite, feeling important for having been invited to assist, trying to act as ”normal” as possible, but… no! How could he even open a door? I’m changing that - thank you!
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Author's Response: Thank you! There sure was a moment of some sort of unstrung, friendly intimacy between Snape and Harry in that scene. Maybe I wouldn't dare say "like father and son" just yet... This story is so slow that I don't even know if we will get there. They just have to take one step at a time and we will see where it leads...
Author's Response: Thanks a lot! I'm into science - maybe that's why I'd like to figure out how magic works :-) Me too, I'm happy that I was able to allow Snape to be little more human in the last chapters.
It's past time for Harry to grow up and cultivate a bit of pride in himself. He will certainly be eaten alive in the RL if he persists in being a doormat. Whew! Finally the Acromantula Paper was addressed. I guess I'm happy with the explanation, but still feel sort of hollow about the whole thing. I want to blame Snape for the entire thing but professional academics and editors of Scientific Journals are some of the most snobbish, arrogant and dismissive people I've had the misfortune to meet in RL, so I can totally see this as a reasonable excuse for what happened. Still, I'm happy that particular issue has been addressed at put to bed. LOL, I'm curious as to Steadfast's reaction to Harry's dressing down of her leadership skills. A good example of the growing up Harry needs to do when he all but explodes instead of calmly telling someone off. Fun to read though :-) I get the impression that Harry is more and more being steered into the Auror dept by Snape and Steadfast with all other options being denied or closed to him. Is my perception wrong? Will Harry attempt buck the pressure to become a Healer or something related or just conform to expectations? I have a guess but don't want to say anything quite yet. Thanks for the update and I can't wait for more! Author's Response: I see what you mean about the hollow feeling and about the snobbishness of the academic world. As it is, Harry did not even try to protest the publication, but even if he had, he would probably have met that haughty, stubborn dismissal (on the Journal’s part, not Snape’s). You can and you should (as I hope Harry will learn and start to do) fight for your rights, but sometimes you have to realise that some conflicts cost more than they are worth and accept that you need to leave some things as they are, although it’s unfair… I wonder if that is how Harry reasons, a bit too frequently maybe, and therefore choose not to fight for himself? I mean, if you’ve had to grow up with people who despise you and mistreat you and moreover has had to dodge and then fight a Dark Lord, then, maybe, it’s hard to raise the indignation and the motivation to fight lesser transgressions?
A little closer insight into Mrs Steadfast’s character is coming in the next chapter. The Auror/ Healer issue will be dealt with within a few chapters - I'm curious about your guess :-)
Author's Response: Thanks! I believe like you that Harry is more affected than he lets show and that he, too, is close to his limit. He (sadly) is used to pull himself together without much help from others, so a break-through might happen rather later than expected though…
Author's Response: You’re right about the academic part. When I asked myself, before writing this story, if it would be possible for S and H to approach each other at all in a plausible way, given their canon characters, I postulated that they must find some common ground. It felt more believable that Harry would change slightly from canon, as young people might find new sides of themselves and new interests when they pass from adolescence to adulthood. Also, I explain his amelioration of concentration with the loss of the horcrux attached to his brain. With a more studious and interested Harry, S is more likely to respect and consider him.
Author's Response: The disadvantage with publishing two or more chapters at the same time is that readers will skip the first to review the last one. Thank you for not doing that! I really wanted some reaction to this chapter that I enjoyed writing very much. I'm glad you liked it!
Author's Response: Thank you! Harry's and Snape's relationship is developing rather slowly, although they are straightening a few things out in this particular chapter. I believe there is some kind of satisfaction in following the process, though.
Author's Response: Thank you for comprehending the story so well! |
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