| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 06 Jun 2016 6:38 pm
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| Reviewer: Twonky (Signed)
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Yay! I thought it might be Victoria when Dumbledore said she was Snape's victory! (and I'd much rather be named Victoria then Freesia).
| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 23 May 2016 4:33 pm
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| Reviewer: Gwyndolin (Anonymous)
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A little bit disappointed that Scurvy Grass Flitterbloom didn't make it, but Victoria is fine too I guess :p
I'm so glad that Sev gave Harry her name! I guess she will still be "Harry" for most people who knew her but now, everytime Severus will think of her as "Victoria", he will be reminded that she IS his daughter. I think this will be important to strenghten his bond with her (at least I hope so). Also liked that his choice for her second name would have been Eileen; just love that name and always liked the idea of Lily naming her daughter after her childhood friend's mother - though I never read a story yet were this happened.
The chapter title is just so dead on; really liked it. The next step for Severus now is to not only see Lily in her but also himself. But, knowing Severus' way to deal with emotions, this will probably still take some time.
Now I'm excited for everyone's reaction. Will the news about "Harry Potter" actually being a girl be publical availalbe once Albus submits the form or can we expect some big explosion when the new term starts? I hope for the latter for more shock value :>
Roman version of the goddess Nike. That really should have been something to celebrate, especially since it was actually a name of her own for once, and not the name of a fantasy child that never actually happened. But... they're like magnets with the negative sides facing each other. At least Victoria has tried, though her efforts have just been met with more pushing away. I wish that he would stop pushing her away at every turn. That is beyond being 'prickly', down to being emotionally abusive. I just hope he learns before something snaps and hurts her or any possibility of them even being able to be in the same room for any length of time.
| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 20 May 2016 6:18 pm
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| Reviewer: nnjjj (Anonymous)
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I know I probably say or think this every time I read chapter that that's the best one ever, but oh my goodness. This was awesome..the feeling, the tension, the sweetness...everything was perfect and fits your story so well.
You had Snape so well in character. Every time he rejected Harry I wanted to cringe. It was so perfectly him that I loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed their long conversation as well and how they are working through some of the tension....and I am so glad that Snape and Minerva are on the same team again. They need each other to be able to stand up to Albus and his mischievous plans.
The name choice was unexpected, but I like it. I have a feeling as the story develops she will grow into her name even more.
| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 20 May 2016 12:12 pm
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| Reviewer: rosina (Signed)
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Very nice job with the reveal. It was good that Snape was able to help out with a suitable suggestion.
| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 20 May 2016 7:03 am
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| Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
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Wonderful! I loved it! I am so glad that Snape was able to suggest a name and that she picked it! Great way to reveal it at the end. So did he pick the name especially for her, or is it just a name he liked? It would of been a beautiful name if he had been able to have Eileen and Snape as well. I wonder if he'll ever be able to fully claim her.
Fantastic story. I am really enjoying it. Thank you so much for the update!
I hope she gets to stay in Gryffindor. And that he takes full custody of her.
| Title: A lily by any other name...
| 19 May 2016 8:45 pm
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| Reviewer: Fmh (Signed)
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Not what I thought he would chose but a good choice. Thank you a great chapter
Ok SO much to talk about here! First off, I still want to hit Snape in the face, because he's being SUCH an insufferable jerk to poor Harry (or should I say VICTORIA AHH but we'll get there). I understand that all of this must be upsetting/trying/hard for him, because god knows no one would be able to handle something like this gracefully, least of all Snape, but SOME empathy wouldn't kill the guy. But then again, would he be Snape if he didn't act like this? I love it and hate him, gah.
Secondly, I totally think Harry's behavior is justified. The poor kid is being asked SO MUCH about something that will change her life and who she is. It's no wonder this kid keeps exploding everywhere. I want Lily to like, come back from the dead and hug this poor girl forever.
I love love LOVED that she chose the middle name Harriet-- it's like she's keeping a part of herself there. SUCH a good choice-- and I LOVE the name Victoria and that Snape had a hand in it. I'm really for father-daughter feels, though I think that's a long time coming. GAH.
The name of this chapter also hit me right in the feels. Amazing job, as always! I await your next update eagerly!
Author's Response: I think she was justified too ^_^ The name of the chapter was also meant to show the change in what Harry is to him. In the beginning she is Potter, which makes her part James and that is the light he views her in, after her true self is discovered she becomes 'the girl' because he doesn't know how to deal with her, now that she is an Evans that more or less is going to remind him of how much Lily she is every time he says it.
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