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Kirby Lane [Contact] Better be Ravenclaw!
Call me: (female) Member since: 26 Jan 2007
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Hello and thank you for visiting my author’s page! Here are a few tidbits about me and my writing:

I dabbled in fanfiction once upon a time and then a half-adventurous, half-disastrous decade happened, full of international moves, Master’s programs, health issues, family growth, and a general abandonment of most of my hobbies. I am in the process of putting the fun back into my life, and that includes reading and writing fanfiction again. I’m so excited to finish the story I started long ago and then to maybe work on some new ideas!

I am a Ravenclaw with a soft spot for all houses. I write with an outline but scenes and subplots often come out of left field and make it to the page before I’ve realized my head was thinking of them. It’s fun that way. Feel free to tell me what you do and don't like about my stories, as well as what you would like to see. It won't always change my plan, but sometimes I draw inspiration from reviews. :)

I love Harry Potter, but alas, I am not British. I will do my best to avoid American slang (feel free to let me know if I fail), but please know that all spelling and grammar will be American style. There’s only so much I can do.

I don’t read or write stories with slash or explicit sexual content. Personal preference. So if you’re reading my stories, no need to ask; they will not contain slash or sex scenes.

I am a sucker for family stories (especially parent/child, mentor/teen, or brotherly relationships)…probably why I have a special place in my heart for stories starring Harry Potter & Severus Snape. Bring on the father/son/teacher/mentor fluff! :)

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Harry is 7 years old and treated literally like a dog by the Dursleys. Will he be rescued by the wizarding world? Will he ever be fit to take on the mantle of The Boy Who Lived? Now Complete!

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Violence
Chapters: 27 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 03 Sep 2007 / 18 Jul 2007
Series: A Boy Called Whelp - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 20 Jul 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    Yay for Hero Severus!

Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 20 Jul 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    No! I've reached the end! Please update soon! Please!!!

Snape and Harry accidentally fall through a portrait and become lost within the walls of Hogwarts.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 11 - Completed: No - Updated: 20 Sep 2008 / 17 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 20 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    I just stumbled upon your story. Interesting beginning! I'm curious to know what happens as they continue through the labyrinth...and what temptations might be in store for Snape! :)

As a first year, Harry is sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor, and no one is more surprised than his new Head of House.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Neglect, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 51 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 18 Mar 2009 / 21 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 29 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    Good story! I'm really liking it - please keep it up!

    Can't wait to see what comes of Snape's planned visit to Harry's house... :)

Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 06 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    I love that Snape is actually learning the truth! And the part where he realized why Harry wanted the owl post was great.

    Love the story, please continue!!!

After Snape's visit to Surrey, Harry writes a thank-you letter that triggers an extended correspondence and a tentative friendship between the two of them.



Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Age Difference Romance, Profanity, Romance/Het
Chapters: 17 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 02 Sep 2009 / 25 Aug 2007
Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: In Consequence of the Missive 28 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    :( I'm so sad I didn't get to be in on requesting a sequel. Rest assured, if I weren't reading it right now, I would definitely request it.

    Main comment I have is that I like seeing both Snape's and Harry's POVs in this chapter. Don't get me wrong, I loved how you did the first story...but it's always fun to see both sides. :)

    And Snape...again, I say - the big softie!

    You do a great job with Luna, too. After reading this chapter, I kinda wish I had a friend like her...sea salt and all... ;)

    Author's Response:

    Your retroactive request for a sequel is noted. :-)

     

    The dual Snape and Harry POVs will continue through the rest of the story. I'm possibly considering even a Luna POV. Not positive, yet.

     

    Snape is like an emotional cadaver with a soft candy center. 


Title: Chapter 2: Felicitations 28 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    I would call you evil, but I don't really think it. But still...if I weren't about to read the next chapter, I'd rant and rave about how I wanted to read the next one - Right. Now! Really though, it was hard for me to stop to review before going on, but how could I do that to you? Especially after your kind response to my last review. :)

    You know, I'm liking how your two stories are different in the telling, POV, and direction, but they work well as a series. Please continue with the letters. They are quite entertaining, and they tell a lot about the burgeoning relationship.

    Can I use your "boat of my soul afloat" line in my own quest for reviews? ;) hehe

    Author's Response:

    *laughs*

     

    yes, you can. it's free for the taking.

     

    don't let me off the hook for cliffhangers too soon. you've still got the next chapter coming up, and it's a doozie... 


Title: Chapter 3: We Tender Our Sincere Regrets 28 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    ! ! ! ! !

    You are evil.

    ! ! ! ! !

    Totally evil.

    But I nonetheless find myself succumbing to the urge to review. (Plus, I tend to like cliffies in my own writing, so I can hardly fault you. Doesn't mean you aren't evil, understand...)

    Part I liked: The glimpse of astonishment & pleasure in Snape's eyes at Harry's well-done potion. :) Aw! He's like a proud papa! (well, almost)

    Part that made me sniffle: Harry shielding himself from a blow from Snape...I'm sure Snape felt properly awful in that moment. Please tell me that he did, anyway.

    Now...dance.

    Author's Response:

    I so warned you.

     

    I accept my evil status with all humility.

     

    I'M SO GLAD someone else liked that Snape was proud of Harry for his potion.

     

    And yes. Snape feels like a right heel. As you will see in chapter four. :-) 


Title: Chapter 4: In Care Of, Part One 29 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    ZOMG POST MORE PLZ ;)

    Dear Professor (snarky!) Snape,

    I thank you for the wonderful opportunity of corresponding with you! Ooh, I feel a little like Harry! (Only, seeing as it's past midnight, I don't think I'm up for thinking of many 4-syllable words...sorry.) :(

    I simply have to tell you that I loved how concerned you were about Harry. I always knew you had it in you! I am so eager to read about Harry's dreams, though I know it won't be any fun for him... Just take it easy on him, ok? (Silly me - I know you will, you big softy in disguise, you. Too worried to even remember the burn salve! I would say shame on you if it didn't show how distractedly concerned you were.)

    Hmm...can't think of anything I hated. Sorry...though I'm sure you won't mind that.

    Say hello to Branwyn for me!

    Sincerely,

    Kirby

    Author's Response:

    Miss Lane: While I must confess I would prefer my personal affairs had not become meat for your speculation, I feel myself impelled to recognize that you intend to pay a compliment. However, I should like to point out that your tone of surprise is hardly flattering; as the inimitable Princess Anne once said, one hardly need like children in order to wish to help them. I would hardly ignore the distress of any student or child within my purview.

    I shall pass your comments to the young woman who hoodwinked me into this enterprise. This is the last time I allow myself to be tricked by a Portkey in the form of a topless photograph of Narcissa Malfoy.

    Sincerely, Severus Snape

    ----

    :) :) :)

    Yeah, writing Harry's dreams...that's going to be rough. Wish me luck!

    Branwyn 


Title: Chapter 5: In Care Of, Part Two 06 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed)
    *Kirby hangs her head in shame* I'm behind in my reviewing!!! I wonder if Harry will still respond, seeing as how he's already dealing with chapter 7 stuff... Well, one way to find out, right?

    Dear Harry,

    Kirby here! I just wanted to tell you I'm so proud of you for the softy you are making of Snape! Finding the letters in your book - aww. And mistaking him for your dad...now, that was a sniffly moment. (Btw, if Snape hasn't told you about any of this, you didn't hear it from me.)

    Please tell Branwyn how much I am loving this story. I hope you get well soon!

    Love,
    Kirby


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