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Reviews For Coals of Fire
Author's Response: I suppose "can't" might not be the right word. Sirius *can* kill him, but there will be reprecussions for it. As a slave, Sirius could have killed him and the law wouldn't have cared. Now, though, Sirius has no more legal power over Snape, and evne though he's already a wanted criminal, it's Dumbledore who's keeping him out of Azkaban for the time being. If he pisses off Dumbledore by killing his spy and potions teacher, then Dumbledore could readily decide to abandon Sirius. So Snape is in a much better position now, being protected by the law and Dumbledore.
Author's Response: Nah, don't bother disapproving. There's nothing else Snape can do to get any closure with this.
Author's Response: Why specifically Molly Weasley?
Author's Response: Neither one is going to sleep that much. Severus is going to have nightmares from memories he'd buried that have been rudely brought to the forefront of his mind. I don't think Harry's going to be too scared of Snape over this though. The disparity between his words and actions are too great for Harry to fear much. The only thing that Harry might fear is that if Snape truly lost it, he could resort to what he knows, what he's experienced. But as long as he's in control, Harry would know he doesn't have to fear that.
Possibly the part that made me most angry was when Sirius protested that Severus hadn't been a child, as if that made the rape okay. Sirius plainly hasn't given any thought to just *why* child rape is so heinous (not that I would expect him to). It's not merely because children are too young and don't have the understanding that an adult has, it's because they are the most vulnerable, least able to defend themselves, and have the least recourse. Um, like a slave, Sirius? Just wondering how Sirius justified it to himself. Author's Response: McGonagall's reaction is meant to show that even the best people in society are influenced by the views that they've grown up with. Sirius, on the other hand, is willing to believe whatever is convient for him. Severus was his peer. Harry is a generation younger than Severus. Sirius loves Harry, and can't stand to see Harry put through what he put Snape through. In a different scenario, it might be the difference between you shooting someone, or watching someone shoot someone you love. I don't think Sirius' real objection is so much that Harry's a child but rather that it's Harry. If this were happening after Harry had graduated, and Sirius were still alive, he'd have the same reaction, but just not play the child card. Sirius is seeing how karma works and how his chickens truly have come home to roost. There are any number of things that can be rationalized because society says its okay, and that's how Sirius justified it. But in reality, you are absolutely right. There is no real justification. Sirius' objections were not something that is to be condoned.
So Snape got his revenge on Sirius, but now he's messed up with Harry. Too bad he can't just obliviate the kid. Their conversation was NOT for children's ears, and Snape had already decided to not tell Harry everything Sirius did to him. This is going to be one awkward and painful conversation. I can't wait. I just realized that Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters were probably a lot kinder to Snape than James and Sirius. Of course, they probably made Snape torture and kill, which wounded his soul, but I think Snape would blame James for that too. Great story and development. I noticed that you did use the reporter. :) Author's Response: I think of the three things you mentioned that Harry could be feeling, disgust is the strongest. Harry has a little faith that since Snape hasn't harmed him in the past, there's no reason for him to start now, especially since Snape was talking about having already done these things, which Harry knows he didn't. Confused, yeah, I guess a little. But it's rather obvious what Snape is doing. I'd entirely forgotten about that comment that Sirius made, but yeah, he was very cruel to Kreature. Why wouldn't he be cruel to Snape? Silencing spells would have worked nicely...except then I wouldn't have a follow up chapter! Snape wasn't really thinking with his head this chapter, though. He was thinking with his emotions. And no, that conversation wasn't for kids. But Harry didn't have much of a choice but to hear what they were screaming at each other. Oh yes, the Death Eaters were much nicer to Snape than James and Sirius. That's why in a previous chapter, Snape thought "Joining the Death Eaters had been a relief." He definitely preferred being with Voldemort's crowd than the alternatives. Worst that could happen to him in Voldemort's care would be a stray Cruciatus but generally nothing as bad as his treatment at Sirius' hands. Yes, I did use the reporter! I really liked that idea, thanks!
Author's Response: I've been imagining just absolute devistation and disappointment. I'm working on the next chapter and he's still in shock right now. Maybe he will be angry in time. |
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