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A stay-at-home Mom of two who can't get enough of the Potter universe.  Fanfiction is a new area for me - yippee!  Lots to read then.  But I can't write my way out of a paperbag so I have to enjoy the efforts of others.

How Potter crazy are we at my house?  We all four dressed in costume for the DH parties (I as McGonagall, my hubby was Dumbledore and son and daughter were Harry and Luna).  I sewed all the costumes myself.  For my son's HP birthday party we turned the whole house into Hogwarts West!  We sorted everyone into houses with a talking Sorting Hat (using an internal intercom), had classes in Potions, Charms, Magical Creatures and Transfiguration, and had Quidditch in the backyard.  I even produced my own Daily Prophet for the post party thank yous.  Yup, we're that crazy.

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Past Featured Story Reading the Signs by lyra starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 388]
Harry is hurt and loses his voice. Will Snape help him find it again?

Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Physical Impairment
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 25 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 16 Mar 2008 / 15 Jan 2007
Series: Going Through the Motions - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18 06 Nov 2007
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    "while he may no longer be a Death Eater, Severus was not a free man."

    Yup, and that's why these kinds of stories are some of my very favorites. I love these interactions and how well you manage to ever so slowly wrap Harry around Snape's little finger (whether he likes it or not).

    Another great chapter and looking forward to the next one!

    Author's Response:

    They're both very slowly becoming entwined in each others lives, but Severus is more aware of it, and thus more aware of how powerless he is to stop it :-D

     Thanks for your review!


Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 13 Nov 2007
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Oh, I got caught thinking "poor Harry" twice in this chapter. Once when he was explaining why he wasn't talking (and that statement caused a lump in my throat) and then at the very end as he's waiting for Snape to explode.

    Poor Harry...oops, that's three.

    I'm dying to know just what ARE his signs for Snape! Oh, and so Slytherin of Snape to get him to answer all those questions in class. That's the Severus we all know and love!

    Love, love, love this story.

    Author's Response: Haha.  I thought the same thing a few times :)  Glad you liked it, and thanks for the review!

Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    “I would feel nothing, Harry, because if something happened to you I do not think I would survive it.”

    OK, you killed me with that one. When Harry wanted to know what Snape would feel I was on pins and needles waiting for the answer. Another tissue got pulled from the infamous Kleenix box on my computer desk.

    Wow, Snape is turning into an incredible father for Harry. This was a terrific chapter. Well done!

    Author's Response: Hee!  I think that floored everyone, me included.  I didn't think Severus was quite there yet, but what do you know!  It was awfully brave of Harry to ask, don't you think?

Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21 11 Jan 2008
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Well, you DID make me cry (but I'm infamous for that). That's okay, I LOVE to cry in stories!

    I was missing your story updates so was happy to get to read one today.

    It was good assignment for Harry - try to analyze why he'd been so extreme in his emotional responses to things. I don't think Severus was ready for that parchment, though. Whatever will he do with this information? It was a lovely, tearjerker of a chapter.

    Author's Response:

    I seem to be making everyone cry, lol.  Thanks for your patience in waiting for an update.  I was missing my story too ;)

    As for Severus, we'll cover his reaction in Chapter 22.


Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22 14 Jan 2008
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    The kleenix box was accosted tonight.

    Although I started laughing at first (because how can you not) at this:

    "He sneered to himself at the irony. Severus Snape had to teach Harry Potter not to be ashamed of his emotions.

    He wondered briefly if the apocalypse was upon them."

    The irony was just delicious!

    But I could just *feel* Harry's embarrassment, poor guy, when Severus showed him the drawing.

    I don't know why, but for some reason I wasn't sure if Severus was going to offer to be Harry's father figure or not, but was SO happy he offered. The ending was incredibly heartwarming.

    And we finally found out Harry's sign for Severus. *Grins* Thank you!

    Author's Response:

    I'm glad that part made you laugh, because it's one of my favourites too :)

    Yeah, I wanted Harry's reaction to be that way because I think any kid would be HORRIFIED if something they had drawn or written in private was found by an adult.  That was actually pulled from my own life, where I was in a situation a little bit like Harry's here.  And I can still remember 18 years later how horribly embarrassed I was.

    Thankws so much for your review!!


Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23 26 Jan 2008
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Okay, LOVED, LOVED when Severus contradicted Albus with the line "he's speaking to me." What a riot. I could just hear Alan Rickman saying it too...

    And yah! Harry gets to stay with him for the summer. (You're planning a sequel, right? Right?)

    Hope Ron and Hermione don't give Harry too hard a time for speaking to Severus and not them. And Severus gets the hug for this chapter, for telling Harry "this is what parents do."

    Will Harry honor his coupon? I'm dying to know!

    Author's Response:

    I had a lot of fun throwing that line in there.  I didn't know Severus was going to say it until it appeared on the page :)

    Lots of questions about a sequel, lol.  I'm flattered.  Yes, very likely, but I still have to work out the basic story line.    And as for your other questions, I believe they will be dealt with in the next chapter!


Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 11 Feb 2008
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Poor Harry! When he said "Daddy" my heart just about broke, and then it did break entirely when all the adults looked at him and he fled. Oh, I've got to go find him and snuggle him.

    The cracks started when he said "what parents do is die." (Oh, Harry, come out, come out wherever you are...you need a hug).

    How can you not love Poppy? The look and retort she gave Severus was priceless.

    I really need that next chapter soon so I know Harry's okay. Please?

    Author's Response:

    I know, poor Harry.  He just couldn't help himself.

    I'll do my best to let you know how Harry's doing asap :)


Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25 16 Mar 2008
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    That was such a satisfying ending! I loved how Harry was finally convinced by Severus that he meant something to him. Sigh.

    Ever so thankful that you're doing a sequel! I want more! Looking forward to it immensely!

    Author's Response: Thank you so much for all your reviews and insight into the story.  I'm glad you liked the ending :)

Past Featured Story A Place for Warriors by owlsaway starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 554]
Snape and Harry are locked in the Room of Requirement by Dumbledore. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? In response to the 72-Hour Challenge.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Snape Equal Status to Harry > Foes Snape and Harry
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Violence
Chapters: 28 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 13 May 2011 / 30 Jun 2007
Series: None - Challenges: 72 Hour Challenge
Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12 28 Sep 2007
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Wow! That was chilling!

    Harry's use of the Sorting Hat was brilliant and I didn't at all see what was coming.

    Also loved Harry being all Gryffindor and not wanting to go without Snape.

    I don't know who I felt sorrier for - Snape or Harry - when Snape gave Harry is reason to leave without him.

    Can't wait to see what happens next!

Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16 07 Nov 2007
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed)
    Yikes! Umbridge's sudden appearance really made my stomach queasy (good job on the writing!). Wasn't expecting that!

    Loved the conversation between Snape and Harry (getting their stories straight) and it shows what they've been through that they can communicate in this way.

    I also loved the talk with Ron and Hermione and how quickly they agreed to take the Fidelius Charm. They've always been terrific as a trio! You kept it completely in character for me.

    Eagerly waiting for the next chapter!


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