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Reviews For Spiral of Trust
Author's Response: Thanks! That was an almost instant feed-back review :-)
Author's Response: Thank you :-) And here's a new chapter for you.
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! It is indeed an intentional set-up from my side. My feelings about this kind of group session will probably be more obvious to you in the next chapter (through Harry). My point is to show that sometimes, in response to a traumatic event, people (including responsible adults) don’t think clearly and - despite having good intentions - disregard the side-effects of their means to get to their goal, thus doing more damage than good.
I can well imagine that in the wake of the war, and in response to first the attack on Hogwarts and then the suicide, worried parents, the school board and the Ministry exact of the headmaster that something is done. Their worry is understandable, their demand is reasonable. But when it is not accompanied by the necessary means (only one healer, no Swallowscope), they miss the mark.
In this situation, Healer Schufflert should have protested (or Snape, but maybe he did?). She probably doesn’t realise that her task is impossible. She’s young, can’t be very experienced, in fact, and - I agree with you - her arrangement for those group sessions is abysmal.
Healer Schufflert might just be one of those slightly megalomaniac therapists that unfortunately exist, also in the magical world (among extremely considerate and professional ones, of course). She’s probably honoured by the task and eager, perhaps, to prove herself, to a point where she loses sight of the pupils best interests…
Author's Response: Thank you! I’m glad that you are back reviewing! I appreciate a lot. It is a very angsty chapter, isn’t it? I found it interesting to write about the misunderstandings and the fears of losing someone you care for - hoping, in a way, that Harry’s feelings and actions would mirror and explain, to an extent, the short passage about Snape’s reaction to the suicide at the beginning of the chapter.
I'm getting weird, suspicious vibes off the Healer. Should I, or am I just too suspicious myself? Why on earth would she insist on putting Harry and Malfoy in the same group, totally disregarding Snape's suggestion? It's like she was hoping for a confrontation....??? The last line I could feel Harry's frustration at yet again, being judged by Snape's jumping to conclusions and being assigned in the wrong. I can't wait for more!!! Author's Response: Hello again! Thanks for reviewing. Harry is, of course, forever the protecting Gryffindor :-) As for Healer Schufflert, she might just be one of those slightly megalomaniac therapists that unfortunately exist, also in the magical world (among extremely considerate and professional ones, of course). She’s probably honoured by the task and eager, perhaps, to prove herself, to a point where she loses sight of the pupils best interests… And Snape is still prejudiced against Harry… I’m happy to give Harry an occasion to prove him wrong and speak his mind - coming in the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! You're quite right, it's about David :-)
Author's Response: :-) It will pass quickly, with Easter coming up and all. I wish you a Happy Easter!
Author's Response: Thank you! I see that you have spotted the problem. I'll do my best not to disappoint you in the next chapter.
Author's Response: I'm glad that you found it tense and dramatic - it was intended to be so. And thank you for reviewing! It means a lot to get feed-back and to know whether your text worked as you wanted it to do. |
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