Hurray for another new chapter! The themes or things this story deals with is expanding with every chapter (or so it seems to me). First it was about Harry, his homelessnes and situation in regards to the court case, then we got pulled into the situation of the orphanage and Miss. Tilly. Now we get to see in depth of the rest of Knockturn alley and even Payne alley. Its really sad how the wizarding world ostracises the poor and the different i.e. vampires, goblins, the fae folk. A lovely story with so much depth - NOT the usual Harry and Severus story that focuses almost solely on this relationship and things pertaining to that alone (like Harry's nightmares and the Durseleys). That said I am looking forward to seeing dear old Snape again. He just won't know what to make of this new side of Harry he's seeing.
Thank you for another splendid chapter. Happy New year!!
Author's Response: Thanks for your review. It's still all really about Harry. In the beginning Harry was very much inside his own head with his own situation, but through his determination to make a better life for himself he's coming to discover that he's not the only person in need or in trouble. During his time on Diagonalley he's learning for the first time in his life that the world is bigger than himself and his problems and his eyes are being opened to what's going on around him. That's not to say that his issues aren't signifigant, they are. But there comes a time in every persons life (hopefully) where they gain the ability to look outside of their lives and realize that the world is more than just their own story and their own issues. With these realizations Harry is also learning that he has the ability to effect change not only in his own life but in the lives of others, and in a positive way.
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