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I've been reading fanfiction for years, and I've written a few pieces in other fandoms, as well as some drabbles and ficlets for the HP fandom, but mostly I have been a reader. For the Boy Who Has Everything is my first attempt at a full-length fic. Three Times Trouble is a response to my sudden inexplicable enjoyment of kidfic.

My favorite characters are Remus Lupin, Severus Snape, Sirius Black, Neville Longbottom, and the elder two Weasley children, Bill and Charlie (whom we just don't see enough of, unfortunately). Many of the younger characters became more interesting to me as they grew older.

I like to theorize about how things work, especially things that aren't well explained in the books. Such as:

- How and why does a Patronus take the shape it does, when a wizard first learns the spell? How would a Patronus change its shape (e.g.; Tonks' and Snape's)? Does it take the shape of the other person's Patronus, or just a shape that the first person associates with them? If the other person is still alive, does that mean that now there are two identical Patronuses?

- Since some wands are specifically good for certain types of magic, does that mean wands choose their owner based on an inborn talent or potential?

- If people have minds, souls, and magic, how distinct are the three things? A piece of soul seems to possess both a mind and magic, although it isn't clear how much of each comes from the actual soul fragment and how much is purposely spelled into the object that contains the soul fragment. The horcruxes that reacted poorly to being messed with (e.g.: diary, locket) were most likely spelled to do that. However, the horcrux in Harry managed to impart magical skills, suggesting there may be some magic within the soul itself.

- What makes some magic stick around for centuries and not lose power, while other magic wears off over time, or ends abruptly when the spell-caster dies?

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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 25 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    A sequel already? Awesome!

    This is starting out really good, and Luna is so wonderful. I just love the way you write all the characters in a fresh, non-cliche'd way that still leaves them feeling very canon-like.

    I enjoy reading letters from one character to another, so this chapter was really great for me!

    Looking forward to more... :-)

Title: Chapter 2: Felicitations 26 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    Very awesome. :-)

    I really liked the letters. Snape is so amazingly in character even though he's having to step outside his canon-self's comfort zone. Harry's great, too.

    I really look forward to more.

Title: Chapter 3: We Tender Our Sincere Regrets 27 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    Harry is *such* a teenager. He knows whatever is going to happen is an act and will be explained later, but he's still hurt and indignant. I think I recall that phenomenon from my early teen years. :-D

    I wonder what effect the potion will have.

Title: Chapter 4: In Care Of, Part One 30 Aug 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    I'm just loving your characterization of Snape in every chapter. He's evolved beyond canon but feels so real and "himself." I know how hard that is to do.

    Hermione causing the explosion is hilarious. Who would have seen that coming?

    Ron's so himself as well. I can't help but like him here, even though generally I find Ron to be very annoying. His reaction was very well done.

    Poor, poor Harry. He's not going to have a good time in the next few days. I imagine not being able to wake up from one of his type of nightmares is about as bad a thing as can happen to him. I'm actually looking forward to feeling sorry for him when you tell us what he goes through. :-)

    Harry waking up had a lot of wonderful detail/imagery. I liked Snape's response to it, as well. I also really liked Harry trying to rationalize why he didn't "get" what Snape was trying to do in class. He does have a good point. Too bad no one thought of it when the plan was being developed. They could have seen it coming, but once again they both under AND over estimated Harry.

    Harry being the only one to brew the potion correctly was kid of odd... I'm not sure I completely bought that, but I guess it worked out. Must have surprised the heck out of Snape! I wonder if Harry works better when terrified or upset about something impending. In the books it seems like that's the only way to motivate him, too.

    I'm looking forward to the next part.

    snarky!Snape is my favorite, but suffering-idiots-because-I-have-to!Snape is good too. As an author myself, I know how lovely reviews are (even the one-liner ZOMG! type), so that's why I do my best to write them for the stories I enjoy. And I more than enjoy this one. :-)

    Author's Response:

    Madam: You are not alone in find Mr Weasley taxing to the nerves, but that, alas, is not actually an expelling offense.

    No one was more surprised by Mr Potter's competence as a potions brewer than, but I feel obligated to point out that Miss Granger also brewed a perfect potion, and while she gives me her word she did not assist him, he undoubtedly watched her quite closely. And as I observed to Miss Granger, his mother was quite skilled with a cauldron. And undoubtedly he is capable of wonders unlooked for when...properly motivated.

     Regards, S. Snape


Title: Chapter 5: In Care Of, Part Two 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    I think this chapter is brilliant. I wasn't expecting Harry's dreams to be like this at all, but it's just so... perfect. The first dream, especially... wow, the details of Snape's reaction!

    I also really, really enjoyed the whole scene where Snape looks for the letters and realizes just how empty Harry's life has been and how much his letters had apparently meant to him. And then I just loved how Snape dealt with Vernon's letter... that was perfectly fitting, too.

    And... Luna! I know I'm going to love the next chapter if she's in it, because you write her so well.

    I can't wait to see how Harry's dreams progress. It hasn't been too bad so far, just emotionally painful. But if they are supposed to get worse, and it's supposed to get harder to get Harry to recognize them as being dreams, then I'm sure Harry's in for a rough time.

    Author's Response:

    What---LETTERS? You mean Snape saw HIS letters in my Transfigurations text? Oh, man, I am NEVER going to be able to look him in the eye again. I thought so before, but now I know it. Oh MAN.  -- Harry


Title: Chapter 6: To Whom It May Concern 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    *sigh*

    Luna is lovely.

    You write her incredibly well. She is easily my favorite female character in the books (though admittedly there isn't much of a choice in there), but not a lot of authors can write her well.

    This chapter was just terrific. Poor Harry being comforted most by being put in a cupboard... well, at least it's a nice, magic one.

    I felt so sorry for Luna when I read about her family life. That's terribly sad that her father has allowed his grief for his wife to also rob him of his daughter. And of course terribly sad for Luna to feel invisible in his eyes. :-(

    Snape is Luna's favorite teacher? I can see it!

    I think my favorite scene here is Luna telling Harry that Snape is his father too. :-)

    I wonder if Harry really will sleep until the Draught wears off. That would be very lucky... I'm afraid his luck isn't that good.



    Small typo here: "You're going to leave to," (leave too)

    Author's Response: Poor Professor Snape---I really think he was quite taken aback by Harry saying that, but I actually thought it was rather nice. I would never want to hurt my father's feelings by telling him this, but I do rather feel that I have a vacancy in the father department. Professor Snape is free to fill it, if he likes. Love, Luna

Harry has just returned from his first year at Hogwarts and, after a visit from a house elf, the Dursleys lock him up, vowing never to let him return to the magical world. Then a most unexpected person shows up: Severus Snape.

Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Neglect
Chapters: 14 - Completed: No - Updated: 03 Oct 2012 / 28 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Whispers and Warnings 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    Good start, and a nice long chapter. Good job.

    I can't wait to see where Snape takes Harry.

    Author's Response: Ah, my chapters tend to be long -- probably because I tend to ramble. XD But I'm glad you're enjoying reading it so far. It's always great to hear people like your work.

Title: Chapter 2: The Hand of Fate 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    What an awful choice for Harry to have to make. At least he knows what's good for him. :-) I would have been surprised if he had chosen what he knows (Dursleys) rather than the unknown.

    Author's Response: Yes, that's very true. But even from the vantage point of a twelve-year-old boy, you can undoubtedly see that there isn't too much worse that could happen by going with Severus. Or certainly not too much worse that he could think of at the moment.

Title: Chapter 6: Ponderings and Planning 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    Terrific chapter, I really enjoyed it. It'll certainly be interesting when Snape takes Harry to see where Lily used to live. I also like the way Harry is changing in Snape's eyes. It's a bit fast, but still believable enough.

    Some typos:

    "off his face as he overlong sleeve" (the)

    "hand-me-downs frmo a conceited swine" (from)

    "clothes that are evry much like a" (every)

    Author's Response: Ah, thanks for pointing those out for me -- all the easier to fix now. The typos conspire to mess with me sometimes, I think. :P

Title: Chapter 7: The Haunting Shadows 02 Sep 2007
Reviewer: Foolish Wishmaker (Signed)
    I'm really enjoying how bits from the books are coming through, even though the storyline is obviously different now. Good chapter.

    Typos:

    "It was two and a half more days" (from the rest of the sentence, I think you mean HOURS)

    "But now imagse were passing through his mind" (images)

    "There must not hav ebeen anywhere else for you to go" (have been)

    Author's Response: Thanks for the typo-spotting help, as always. The last two are right, but no, I did mean two and a half days. Maybe I should add in an extra line to clarify if it seems unclear, though. Thank you again, especially for saying you liked the chapter!


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