Was a very good chapter imo! I can kinda see that you weren't planning the whole escaped Sirius bit -- I'd think harry would've overheard snape and the weasleys discuss it at some point over the summer if snape didn't outright tell him considering he hates Sirius anyway-- but I think it fit in pretty well. I'm glad you have harry seeing the thestrals actually; I know, weird to say but hear me out lol. I've read so many stories where harry doesnt see the thestrals till after Cedric dies 4th year but harry remembered his mom dying in 3rd year clear enough to know it was her dying. So why wouldn't that count as witnessing death and thus able to see thestrals?! Anyway, rant over, awesome chapter!
Author's Response: Omg I totally agree with you!! I like how it went in canon I guess but it still doesn’t make much sense that Harry would remember watching his mother die but not seeing the thestrals? Maybe because the memory consists of sound more than sight? I dunno, but I felt like it would work anyways, I’m glad you liked it XD I wasn’t planning on having Sirius around at all because as much as I like his character I just didn’t want to deal with him, I couldn’t resist the dementor bit ahaha thank you for reading and reviewing!!
| Title: Adversity
| 03 Jun 2021 8:14 pm
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| Reviewer: Fmh (Signed)
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Thank you, a really good moving the story along chapter. You have set the scene for the next part of the story at Hogwarts really cleverly and I like the fact that Severus and Harry have met before the first potion’s lesson.
I am wondering what has happened to the adoption process? Has it been shelved or are the Weasleys and Malloys fighting in the background? Looking forward to the next update!
Author's Response: hi Fmh, thank you so much for all the reviews you've left on every chapter, your support really means the world!!
as for the adoption process, since Harry is technically now in the custody of Severus, and the blood test was conducted by magic so no one but Sev and Arthur have actually seen the results of it, it's not really public knowledge that Harry is even in need of a new guardian. The Malfoys are unaware of this for sure and the Weasleys have backed off the adoption process because they are hoping that Severus and Harry will work things out together. Even if they don't and Harry remains with the Weasleys, I think that Severus will retain custody to avoid a legal battle with the Malfoys.
Really cool story, I really like how harry is portrayed :) can’t wait for more!
Author's Response: Thank you!!! :)
It’s going to be a long year if Harry thinks he can avoid Severus. I think it says a lot about Severus’s character and his personal growth for being there for Harry after that dementor incident. And giving him that dreamless sleep just in case. I expect Severus will take a greater interest in Harry’s wellbeing more often even though Harry tried to push him away. Thanks for updating. I look forward to more!
Author's Response: Ah yes I’m having a big internal debate about what will happen next with Severus so I really appreciate your input, thank you for reading :)))
I thought this was a terrific chapter, from showing Harry’s vulnerability, to the tenderness of Harry and Ron’s friendship, to the charged look that Harry and Snape share at the end. The story is unfolding wonderfully.
Author's Response: thank youuuu :):):)
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