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Reviews by pkrosche
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
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Age Difference Romance, Profanity, Romance/Het
Chapters: 17 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 02 Sep 2009 / 25 Aug 2007 Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
"Harry blinks at him owlishly." "There is no chance of being apprehended in his folly, if folly it is." I am speechless... But I will say I hope this story never ends, it is such an emotional rollarcoaster that you have taken us on within the lives of two of our favorite characters in the world and are doing an amazingly stunning brilliant job of it and there is no way that I express how estatic I am when there is an update, it truly is breath taking. And besides the fact that your story is amazing in every way, in regards to literature, it is also heart wrenching in a way that only the most acomplished writer can invoke emotion in her readers...you do that. So, if this story must end, write another sequel, and make it a series. Author's Response: I am afraid the story will end, sooner or later, but I will admit that I don't actually have any idea where or how at the moment, so I hope that's a comfort. :) 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
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Warnings: Neglect
Chapters: 14 - Completed: No - Updated: 03 Oct 2012 / 28 Aug 2007 Series: None - Challenges: None
Author's Response: Mm, no signs of that in my current plottage for future chaps. I try to look through their eyes and figure out their points of view before I write, I think that helps me to keep them from staying too far from what would be logical for their characters to think or do. And thank you so much, 'amazing' is a really glowing description. :D HBP Alternative Universe. Harry acquires a surprising new ally as he struggles to overcome his grief and accept the burden of the Prophecy.
Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None Tags: Alternate Universe, Kidnapped Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death
Chapters: 31 - Completed: No - Updated: 04 Jun 2008 / 01 Sep 2007 Series: None - Challenges: None
Author's Response: Thank you! Of course Hermione's not going anywhere...or not yet, anway. She's going on a Horcrux camping trip next year, but we have to get through this one first! I wanted both to show that the Grangers were in danger, and to begin having Severus, Ron, and Hermione start building a better relationship, too. Sev is pretty clever, isn't he? As for what's next, well, I could be mean and not tell you...but I will say that Harry is going to let out a lot of his fear and grief and anger.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so happy you're enjoying the story! It is a guardian fic, but I debated long and hard about whether it should be guardian or mentor. I'm glad you liked my characterizations, and I hope you will continue to, but I have to admit I do plan on Severus and Harry becoming close. I love mush, I just can't help it! Severus will not officially adopt Harry or become his legal guardian, but they will both come to see Severus as a protector and guardian figure. Although I suppose the mentor category would have worked too, as they will work together and learn from one another. There is a reason why Voldemort didn't contact Severus when Harry was captured, and I will touch on it in the next chapter, or possibly chapter 6. Thanks again!
Good job Severus! He was definatly awesome in this chapter and I liked that you showed him when he wasn't at his strongest, it makes him seem more prone to mistakes, which allows us to blame him for Harry's kidnapping easier. Even though it truly wasn't his fault...but I enjoyed the battle going on in Severus' head as well, when he was trying to decide who to blame. You explained his absence from being able to engage in the tourture of Harry well too, I hope Voldermort dosen't have anything in mind for Severus...but then again, it could make things interesting later on if Harry has to save him from Voldermort in order to feel even with Snape and for all he's done for him. I'm sure whatever you write will be perfect, as you already have written it...I need to catch up, so if you'll excuse me.. Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I don't blame Severus for the kidnapping, but I thought if he feels a little bit responsible it might help him begin to see Harry in a different light. And I wanted Severus to be done with spying, so it made sense to me to have Voldemort begin to be suspicious of him, and it could be interesting if Harry later saves Severus, couldn't it? Thanks again!
I can't wait for the scene where Ron and Hermione demand to talk to Harry and find out that he's distancing himself from them. It's always so touching to hear from them that they'll never leave Harry's side because they're friends and a team and marked for death by Voldermort already. So, are you planning on having Dumbldore taking Harry out horcurx-hunting or is the headmaster off on some other personal mission? (I guess you've also got to get through the rest of the summer too!) Really good story, though and I can't wait until the next chapter is up!! (Can't wait for some Snape/Harry interaction!) Author's Response: Thanks again! Harry does have a willingness to sacrifice his own desires if he thinks it would be better for others (canon Harry breaking up with Ginny so she wouldn't be in danger comes to mind), and after Sirius' death and especially after his own kidnapping, I do believe that Harry would think that the best way to protect his friends is to break things off with them. The other side of this, though, is that people have a right to decide for themselves if they're willing to be in danger, and Ron and Hermione love Harry enough that they're willing to take the risk. It's also a bit late for all that now. It's not exactly a secret who Harry's closest friends are. But I agree that the Trio's friendship is a beautiful thing, and I love them all. Oh, and Dumbledore will take Harry and Severus off to the cave for the locket horcrux at the end of the story. Hmm, I guess that was a spoiler for my own story, huh? But I did say I want to write a Deathly Hallows AU, too, where Severus is helping Harry and Co. destroy the horcruxes so maybe it's not too much of a spoiler.
Author's Response: Thank you! What Dumbledore knows will eventually be revealed, but it will be a while. And Severus does indeed have something to do with Harry not being able to break off his friendships--that will probably be in chapter 8.
Great chapter! I really did love the Snape/Harry interaction. Everyone was characterized perfectly. Really good job with Snape countering Harry's thoughts about Ron and Hermione. Just a question, in J.K.'s books, dosen't Harry have to stay at the Dursley's until after his birthday? Dosen't he usually spend the last two weeks of summer at the Burrow? So, why did he leave earlier, and how long was he unconscious? Write, write, write!! Author's Response: You know, at this point, I think Severus would prefer to think he's going mad. Snape and Harry are such fun to write---I'm so happy that I decided to try writing again because I'm having a ball with them! I'm glad you enjoyed it. To answer your question, I don't have "Half-Blood Prince" with me right now, but I think Harry only stayed at the Dursleys for two weeks that summer and then Dumbledore took him to the Burrow for the rest of the holidays. I assumed it was because he knew that Harry was grieving for Sirius and was trying to make up to him a little for the terrible year Harry had had in OotP. I think the Burrow had some extra magical protections around it. Maybe someone who knows for sure could confirm that? In any case, that's why I had Harry at the Burrow earlier too. Terrible as this sounds, I would have to go back and re-read and count how many days Harry has been awake at this point in my story. Two or three days, I think? He was kidnapped just before his birthday, and its now August 10th, so he was unconscious for a about a week or a little longer. I'm going to take a day or two off from writing, and then begin chapter 9. And thanks so much! I loved reading your reviews!
Really great chapter! I loved every line of it! You are able to portray Hermione and Ron's comforting-acts of kindness perfectly. It was really a nice little touch to have Ron tell Hermione to not push too hard too. I also liked how you showed the mass of thoughts and confusion at Harry's apology to Severus. I really hope everything works out well. And Harry is a bit of a Slytherin here too! "And he knew that once he'd mentioned Snape's name, the man wouldn't have any choice." Absolutly genius!! Can't wait for the next chapter!! And the trio's O.W.L. results! Author's Response: Aw, thank you so much! Your reviews are a lot of fun to read! You know, as much as I love writing Harry and Severus, I'm having lots of fun with Ron and Hermione, too! And Harry does indeed have a bit of Slytherin in him! Of course, I think we all do deep down, lol.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'll try to update sometime this weekend. It's getting close to the start of school so I'm going through HBP, making notes on what's going to stay the same and what's going to be different now. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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