the Ginger Cat
Slytherin!
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Amidst misconceptions and reconciliation, the lines that separate the Wizarding World will be destroyed. Enemies will serve one another as friendships are tested and forged. But first, the Sorting Hat Who Will Not Sort has a message for Hogwarts...
Warnings: some OOC (with reason). Definite and unabashed alternate universe, here: takes place from the beginning of sixth year. Snape and Harry interaction doesn't start until chapter 4.
Takes Place: 6th summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Resorting, Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by dancingkatz
Rated: T
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Warnings: None
Chapters: 52 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 20 Feb 2007 / 20 Sep 2006
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 52 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 20 Feb 2007 / 20 Sep 2006
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 35: THIRTY-FOUR: Question and Answer | 30 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Draco's analysis of the story was superb! The additional information he put in his letter was also quite interesting. I noted he identified himself as a Death Eater's son. Which as Harry noted verifies that Lucius definitely is a Death Eater but may also verify that Draco isn't one... yet.
I also liked Dudley's response. I could just hear Vernon bellowing "No more bloody owls!"
And Hermione wanting to skive off Potions to look up things in the library? Ron's comment to Harry at the end was exactly what I was thinking!
Bravo!
Author's Response:
Thanks! Yes, Draco saying that his *father* is a DE is somewhat leading.
-K
| Title: Chapter 33: THIRTY-TWO: In the Headmaster's Office | 30 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Well, that explains some things but not what Sev and Harry wanted to know. I also liked the way that Harry made use of the lines to do his meditation exercise. There's a lot to think about in this chapter and I think I'll let the back of my mind mull it over while I read the next one.
Well, even if Dumbledore was not Sorted into Slytherin, his mind opertes a lot like you'd expect a classic Slytherin to act (if you buy into the prejudicial description of them, any way).
Bravo again!
Author's Response:
I love that you added, "if you buy into that nonsense". It makes you sound like you're really in the world of the story. :)
-K
| Title: Chapter 34: THIRTY-THREE: the Missing Hour | 30 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- The letters were great as were the interactions between Harry, Severus and Remus. Remus' logic was excellent and was that a hint of smugness I heard in his voice when he was talking. I also loved the Latin versions of the Circle of Silence spell and the Wisdom of the End spell. Of course, I'm a Classics major and Latin geek so that sort of thing tickles me. I've long since given up trying to mentally correct the spell Latin into the correct case and rationalized an explanation for why wizards tend to use the first person singular case for verbs that are really imperatives and to use what are really nouns as verbs. If you're interested in the details of my geeky rationalization feel free to ask me and I'll send it via a PM.
An excellent chapter and much fun to read. Onwards!
Author's Response:
*iz interested!* Totally made-up Latin-esque stuff is what I used for this fic (and, weirdly, have continued to use the same made-up original spells in other, totally non-related fic.) But recently, in the sequel, I had to have Ron say something in Anglo-Saxon/Old English, which apparently does the whole genitive / nominative / accusative that German and Latin both also do? I used genitive case because it was possessive, but have no idea if I'm correct; everything I read on the subject seemed kind of esoteric.
In short, can I ask you Latin question in future?
-K
| Title: Chapter 32: THIRTY-ONE: Building a Mystery | 30 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I think I am approaching an "A-ha!" moment. I wonder if Dumbledore had an expectation as to how long it would take Severus and Harry to figure this out or if he is going along his merry way thinking everything is set up just the way he wants. I'm not one of those reader's who thinks that Dumbledore is entirely and only manipulating bastard but I do know that he is a manipulator. I'll have to go back and check the books again, but at the moment I can't remember if JKR specifically said what his House was. Honestly, I figured Dumbledore for a Slytherin by the end of PoA. I suppose it doesn't really matter any way. I look forward to seeing how this all plays out.
Author's Response:
I think it's safe to say that Dumbledore believed they'd figure it out eventually. I'm one of those people who don't believe he's evil as well. Just very skilled and much smarter than most people, coupled with the unfortunate tendency to think that means he knows best.
I mean, he probably DOES most of the time, but I do think he goes too far occasionally.
-K
| Title: Chapter 31: THIRTY: Surprise | 30 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Surprise was the perfect title for this chapter. Harry's (And everyone else's) reaction to seeing Draco, Ginny and Hermione coming back into Diagon Alley was priceless. The banter was fabulous in this chapter as was the culminating scene between Harry and Draco. And then you dropped that 1,000 pound anvil of Draco's mother being there on us! No wonder I'm sitting here with my jaw on the floor going "uh-oh!".
I am now very worried about Draco (though I admit I still don't trust him). You are a very talented writer, you know. There's not many authors who can take an essentially unlikeable character and write them in such a way that the reader grows to care about what happens to them even when they are still a person that you wouldn't want to socialize with. But you can do it, and you do it incredibly well.
If you want to know why I've been able to red all these chapters today, its because I'm reading on my laptop while IT works on my desktop computer. Once they get that working again my reading and reviewing will probably slow down a bit. And thanks for letting me know that you have the sequel on ff.net. I'll check that out as soon as I finish this story. Ta!
Author's Response:
I love that you worry about Draco without trusting him. That is how I always felt about him in canon, too. Sort of: oh, no, what is going to HAPPEN to this kid when he realizes what crappy choices he's made? And I really wanted to convey that to the readers here.
I hope your computer gets better soon!
-K
| Title: Chapter 29: TWENTY-EIGHT: Trust | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Well, I think that on occasion Dumbledore would provide an extended field trip to the older students, and with Portkeys you don't really have a time problem with the distance between locations. Of course, I'm sure that some of the Professor would have to go along as chaperones.
Very fun to read! Bravo!
Author's Response:
Thank you!
-K
| Title: Chapter 30: TWENTY-NINE: Juxtaposition | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I always thought that Hermione would look so much better if her hair was properly trimmed up. I did like seeing Draco dealing with being in the Muggle world. I admit though that I didn't like it that Ginny threw away his robes. It would hae been much kinder to have had the salesclerk put them in the bags with the other clothes.
I'd love to know what kind of haircut Draco got.
This was very fun to read.
Author's Response:
I was surprised how many people had negative reactions to that bit. It is very forceful: a kind of "I am throwing away your identity" moment, and that's tough.
-K
| Title: Chapter 27: TWENTY-SIX: Ravenclaw Versus Slytherin | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- You are great at writing Quidditch games! And Harry's analysis of Hermione was spot on. I really liked seeing Draco just being a normal happy young man for once. No guile, no planning, no sneakiness, just plain joy!
Bravissimi!
Author's Response:
Draco in the throes of sheer happiness is very charming. :) Too bad he can't find that uncomplicated joy so often.
-K
| Title: Chapter 28: TWENTY-SEVEN: a Small Detail | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I LOVE how Severus played Umbridge. It was the epitome of Slytherin. I'm not sure of what has been happening in regards to Harry's Potions OWL. Did someone Imperius Harry and Severus and then Obliviate them? The plot has definitely thickened and I'm utterly intrigued.
Bravo!
Author's Response:
One of my favorite bits. :)
-K
| Title: Chapter 26: TWENTY-FIVE: Remus Lupin Versus the Establishment | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Oh Severus/Remus interction! I'm SO happy with this chapter. I think my favoutirte part is where Severus says "We ARE the only ones left." I can just hear Alan Rickman's wonderful voice saying that line.
I knew the Ministry would rear its ugly head (very ugly head in the person of Umbridge in my opinion) sooner or later. Poor Remus. He has had a hell of a life, hasn't he? Hmmm. I think you've given me an idea for an AU one-shot with his thought that it might have been better to have slugged Severus back when they were in school. It's weird but sometimes you make your best friends that way as my sister and another girl in our 8th grade gym class discovered.
You once again have done a beautiful job. Bravo!
Author's Response:
Yes, isn't that strange? It's like, now you know who's in charge, all the tension's dissolved.
Although I think in Severus's case, it was more like proof that Remus is a human being and not some sort of exhalted creature who exists beyond a fit of temper.
-K