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Reviews For For the Greater Good
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I really like the way you've presented Snape and Harry in this story. Their reactions feel very natural and I'm happy to see that while their emotions are strong you haven't made it seem too dramatic or well, ridiculous. Hopefully I'll continue to enjoy the other chapters as well. :) Author's Response: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the story so far. It is rather long and some people have commented that I tend to ramble too much. Some scenes are included more for the purpose of character development than plot and this has made the chapters longer and longer. I need to find a good balance between the two. This is my first multi chapter story and I'm still learning how to write effectively. Thanks again for commenting and I hope you enjoy the rest of my story.
Author's Response: I think he'll leave Snape alone. At least until he'll have something else to blame on him.
Although Draco’s action was inadmissible and that I feel almost as outraged as Snape with him, you did provide an explanation - the jealousy, the impulse - that was plausible, and almost benign. More aggravating, though, was that he never told anyone afterwards, and that he even met the blind Harry without regretting what he had done and boasted about his actions - that speaks of a more serious form of cruelty and lack of conscience, I think, than if he had repented immediately. It was a really good chapter anyway. The description of the effects of the Visionara were hair-raising! Very imaginative and chilling at the same time. Author's Response: I think that Draco did repent for what he did immediately after the poisoning but he was too much of a coward to admit it. I pictured him hesitating outside Snape's door many times, his conscience demanding that he admit his guilt but his fear of Snape's anger would win every time. When he came to the manor, he found that Snape had grown to care for his nemesis, the boy who rejected his friendship. This inflamed his jealous nature and lead him to taunt Harry. I know that this isn't an excuse for Draco's behaviour but he's a very conflicted person. He has darker shades of grey in his character than either Snape or Harry. I'm incredibly glad that you're still interested in this story. Your reviews are always a delighful read. Not only are your words a great encouragement but your observations are very insightful and great for getting me thinking. I plan to start writing a bit more now that I'm back on track with my studies. As always, thanks so much for reviewing!
Author's Response: Dumbledore realised he's been a big idiot. Perhaps in the future, he won't be so quick to jump to conclusions.
Why did it take me the whole summer? >:( Fuckin ladybugs... they scare me. Fuckin Malfoy... he's annoying. Fuckin Aryna... the snitch. Fuckin Hermione... sneaking around, digging her nose into stuff she isn't grown up to. Fuckin Death Eaters... for being themselves. Fuckin Dark Lord... for his existence. Fuckin Dumbledore... and his black-white thinking. Fuckin story... going from evil to worse. Sorry, Elv... Insult non intended. :I
I love your fic! It adds so much depth to Severus. I love how Sprout is incorporated into it. That she sees the true Severus. Snape needs a hug, and even more of a friend on his side. I hope that the Malfoys are true friends to Severus. He needs them. I also love how Harry is also suspicious of Dumbledore's motives. It's brilliant. Snape being a Parselmouth! Amazing. It adds to the dark nature that Severus has, but it also adds to the compassionate side. It adds to his character. He desperately wants Dumbledore's approval (I don't know if that is the right word), but he also is extremely protective of what is his ... he would never harm his snake. I love it - everything is amazing.
I love your fic! It adds so much depth to Severus. I love how Sprout is incorporated into it. That she sees the true Severus. Snape needs a hug, and even more of a friend on his side. I hope that the Malfoys are true friends to Severus. He needs them. I also love how Harry is also suspicious of Dumbledore's motives. It's brilliant. Snape being a Parselmouth! Amazing. It adds to the dark nature that Severus has, but it also adds to the compassionate side. It adds to his character. He desperately wants Dumbledore's approval (I don't know if that is the right word), but he also is extremely protective of what is his ... he would never harm his snake. I love it - everything is amazing. Author's Response: First of all, I'm sorry for not responding to your review sooner. For the past few months, I set aside my fanfiction and didn't log onto the site. It was fantastic to open the site after so long and read your response! I'm so glad you like my story and your observations about Snape are really accurate. He needs someone who believes in him, someone who doesn't see him as a monster. Actually, I always liked Hermione. She's a bit bossy and know-it-all but she's also strong and fair. But normally, I'm biased towards the Slytherins too. They're just the more complex and interesting characters. The Gryffindors will always pick the right path (at least in JK's world) but the Slytherins, they're more unpredictable. They're minds are simply intriguing. I always loved the idea of being a parselmouth! Communicating with snakes? What's cooler than that? I don't understand why it's generally considered such an evil ability. Thank you so much for reviewing! |
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