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 25: TWENTY-FOUR: a Strange Lot | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I really enjoyed the dinner table conversation. I think that it would be good if Harry shared the factthat he was originally Sorted Slytherin to Hermione and Ron. It might help them understand the way he reacts sometimes. Hermione was priceless in this chapter and Ron just plain surprised me. I would love to watch a chess game between him and Draco. It would probably either finish in 5 minutes or go on for days and I think its a toss-up as to which of them would win. Bravo!
Author's Response:
Minutes because Draco would underestimate Ron. Then hours, but Ron would still win. ;)
-K
| Title: Chapter 24: TWENTY-THREE: to Waste Your Hatred | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Oh, dear. Harry just Obscured again, didn't he? I know that this wouldn't be even half as interesting if he and Draco had befriended each other in First Year or if Harry had been Sorted into Slytherin (though I suspect that Dumbledore would have ordered him to be Re-Sorted rather than allow him to remain there.) Intense is the perfect word to describe thier friendship. However, I have a feeling that Harry is goingot end up hurt by Draco one way or another in the end. Hopefully, he won't end up beyond repair, hatever happens.
Though what Draco told him about burning the cloak was flat out horrible. I can't believe that he was saying it only to yank Harry's chain. I think, that like his words and actions in the Great Hall and in Potions Class that it wa an attempt to take control over the situation and become the powerful individual in the situation. I can't imagine that Draco can tolerate being without power (which will certainly cause him trouble in the Death Eaters' ranks assuming that he doesn't change his allegiance).
Brilliantly written! Bravo!
Author's Response:
Probably such a story would be very mellow and laid-back but, I imagine, still potentially interesting. Imagine Harry's usual adventures, but with Malfoy thrown into the mix!
Draco is a strange creature. I think that he is operating from surprisingly pure motivations for more of the story than people think he is. And I don't think the thing with the Cloak was really just to see how Harry would react, or not entirely. He's probably selfish enough to find that an exciting bonus, however.
-K
| Title: Chapter 23: TWENTY-TWO: Once Upon a Time | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I really like the story of Morning Brother and Evening Brother. I wonder whatever hppened to Evening Brother's Wife? The bit about him being cut up into pieces reminded me of the Egyptian myth of Osiris being cut to pieces and then being reconstituted and revived by his sister/wife Isis. Hmmm. Did she ever find Evening Brothers pieces and restore him? Now that would be an interesting idea to pursue...
But, I'm going to set that aside for now and go on to the next chapter. You write so well that it is sometimes hard to stop and review at the end of a chapter because I want to hurry up and see what happens next!
Author's Response:
I appreciate all your reviews, though! :) Just while answering them, you've reviewed three more chapters, and that makes you awesome in my book. :D
I knew that whole 'chopping him into pieces' bit sounded familiar; I was raised on multiple mythologies but don't consciously recall everything I've read. And there's certainly a symbolic connection between what's happened to Evening Brother and Voldemort's choice to separate himself into smaller and smaller bits.
Which is odd, b/c this was written before we knew about Horcruxes. ;)
-K
| Title: Chapter 22: TWENTY-ONE: a Reversal of Fortune | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- So Draco is being punished, after all. However, I suspect there is more to Professor Snape's warning for Harry to be careful what he orders Draco to do has more to do with the possibility of it reinforcing the "ownership" connection from the Imperius more than the risk of Draco hexing the heck out of Harry in revenge at the end of the week. I strongly suspect his fear that the temptation to take advantage of the situation, the potential for reinforcement and Harry's already dangerous use of obscuro is goingto throw Harry to the Dark Side faster than you can say Sorting Hat.
I like Ewan in this chapter. He's quite clever and seems to be incredibly self-aware for his age. You've done a good job of portraying him as a brilliant kid without making him too good to be true.
Ginny 'going Goth'....snicker... I can see it now. But the scene definitely demonstrated Harry's conscious/unconscious use of his Slytherin attributes.
Great chapter!
Author's Response:
Thanks - and yes, absolutely re: Snape. He wanted Harry's punishment to (hopefully - partially -) negate the effects of the Imperius Curse, but he suspects Draco's punishment will reinforce them, spelling disaster for Draco and for Harry.
I'm glad you liked Ewan. Few reviewers have anything to say about any of the OCs beyond the occasional 'less annoying than typical' comments. Most people seem to ignore them, and they are background characters, so that's all right; but I did want to know how they worked out for people.
-K
| Title: Chapter 21: TWENTY: Game | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- I don't know enough about chess to relate the ove to what the characters are doing but it is a great piece of writing.
Draco's behaviour... hmmm. Well, he could be trying to decide which side of the battle will benefit him the most (even if he still zealously and fanatically believes in Voldemort's manifesto). Or he could be still connected to Harry via the Imperius link and Harry's "goodness" could be affecting his behaviour. Or he's under orders and playing a completely separate game. The possibilities are infinite, I think. I believe I'll just move on to the next chapter and see what happens!
Great job, as usual!
Author's Response:
:D Thank you!
-K
| Title: Chapter 19: EIGHTEEN: the Cavalry | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Excellent chapter! I loved all the character interaction and am intrigued by what Draco wants to command Harry to do before the week is up.
You did a great job of maintaining the tension in a realistic manner throughout this chapter. I also liked being able to get into Draco's head a little bit. I'm not willing to trust him further than I can throw him but if he can get Harry out of the Chamber, then I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
Bravo!
Author's Response:
Thank you! :D
-K
| Title: Chapter 20: NINETEEN: the Chamber of Secrets | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- This was a beautiful chapter. I loved the reconciliation. Draco and Hermione both contributing to finding the solution to escaping from the Chamber was great. Harry cheeking Severus made me smile and Draco leaving on his own made me worried... for him. I find myself wondering what he was thinking as he looked at Harry.
Actually, I keep wondering what would have happened if the Hat had immolated itself Harry's first year. The possibilities in the way the personal relationahips would have worked out are mind-boggling.
And Harry choosing to cast the Revealeo at the end... it was PERFECT!
Author's Response:
Oh, if only the Hat had done this in the first year. Things would have been very different. If you are an author yourself, I release that plot bunny into your care.
Yes, there are things going on with Draco Malfoy that we know not what...
-K
| Title: Chapter 18: SEVENTEEN: Down in the Dark | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- You did a fabulous job of describing the Chamber. I could actually SEE it as I read.
I loved the interaction with Myrtle. And duh, do I feel silly. Having Myrtle help when Harry, Ron, and Lockheart went into the Chamber was so obvious but it never occurred to me. Well, perhaps that was because it didn't occur to Harry and in JKRs books we are experiencing things from Harry's POV for the most part.
Nice cliffhanger. Literally, in this case!
Bravo!
Author's Response:
It's weird how much you catch when you're doing a re-write. As the author you see things in a certain way; as an author of fanfiction, you can't help but notice the little gaps here and there.
JKR didn't have Myrtle help because it wasn't in line with her plot: her help would have made things too easy for Harry & Co. Since Harry was trapped in this case, I could make better use of her because she could only help with info, moving the characters forward just the tiniest little bit.
-K
| Title: Chapter 17: SIXTEEN: a Shift in Perspective | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- This was WONDERFUL! And that's all I'm going to say, because my lunch hour is running out and I want to get on to the next chapter. :)
Author's Response:
Thanks! :D
-K
| Title: Chapter 16: FIFTEEN: Hermione's Revenge | 29 Jul 2011 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- My ribs hurt now. I an SO easily picture Snape with flourescent pink hair... LOL! Now, I want to see what Severus' revenge on Hermione will be.
Hmmm. Harry noticing that he tended to mirror the behaviour of those he interacts with is quite interesting. It also probably goes back to his inhibited social development due to the way the Dursleys treated him. You know, I can see why the detachment from obscuring could be helpful under certain circumstances. It allows the individual to notice things about themselves that beneathe their motional responses. It's too bad that this good effect is countered by an exponentially greater number of bad effects, otherwise it could be a useful tool in personal problem solving.
Oh, my. Something really bad just occurred to me as I was considering what obscura is doing to Harry and Severus' relief that he hadn't obscured his feelings for his mother. If he would obscure his feelings for Lily, would that destroy the protection of the blood wards? Would it take away the "power that [Voldemort] knows not"? Oh, dear. I know I might be wrong but this has just opened up some rather nasty possibilities as to how this whole thing started for Harry; beginning with Voldemort's possession of him at the Ministry after Sirius' death.
Could he have gotten the technique from Voldemort then? Hmmmm. I think I'll ocnsider this more a I read the next chapter. Great job!
Author's Response:
Oh, this is SUCH a clever comment. I am going to take it as personal canon, though I didn't think of it myself. Rather, it's because of Snape's connection to Lily that he would never wish her to be Obscured. I may use this in the sequel. ;)
Yes, I think Obscura could be useful in emergencies, or under very controlled conditions while trying to problem-solve. This is why Snape uses it when he is with Death Eaters, often; or perhaps that is because they are relatively emotionless bastards themselves, and it helps him fit in rather than, y'know, vomit during crucial moments.
On the other hand, it may not be best for problem-solving. The logical solution is not always the most ethical, and I believe since Obscura cuts off one's connection to one's own emotions, it could probably make one far less ethical. We want to be able to make decisions that we can live with later.
-K