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Slytherin!
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Voldemort's forces are growing stronger and more organized. Despite warnings of this by the Order's spy, Harry Potter is captured. When he's rescued, will Snape be able to prove that he is useful as more than just a spy to the Order?
Takes Place: 6th summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by dancingkatz
Rated: T
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Warnings: Violence
Chapters: 23 - Completed: No - Updated: 24 Oct 2007 / 19 Jul 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 23 - Completed: No - Updated: 24 Oct 2007 / 19 Jul 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Everyone Dies | 13 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- AAAAAUUUUGGGHHHH!
Whew! Thank you for that "just kidding in your author's note.
Another excellent chapter. I must say that if Harry only knows those few offensive spells then his DADA lessons were worse than I thought. Though probably it's more of a case of him not being able to "think outside the box" yet. A lot of those hexes and jinxes from Charms class could be used in a battle situation as a distraction. It seems that a jelly legs jinx could do as much to make it difficult for an enemy to successfully aim a curse as one of the nastier offensive spells.
I like what Severus was saying about the causes of war and about the prophecy. The comment about racing Harry to off Voldemort was priceless.
Great job!
| Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Move | 13 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- What an absolutely excellent lesson!
Harry needed to consciously know what his reaction to the spell was and Severus as his instructor needed to know what Harry's reactions were so any problems could be fixed.
Though I think the way the Avada Kadavra spell is talked about in the books, the general population has a subconscious belief that nothing can be done if that spell is cast at you. And even though he survived having the spell cast at him as an infant, I think Harry picked up that subconscious belief. Even Cedric made no attempt to dodge Pettigrew's curse even given the warning of Voldemort's "Kill the Spare" in HPGOF.
I think my favourite line was when Severus told Harry that now that they knew that Harry always froze when hearing the spell cast that he could fix the problem. That yes, it is a problem and a serious one but that he can and will train Harry so it won't be a problem any longer.
Also, I liked the bit in the kitchens between Winky and Severus. I think that as much as Harry has picked up a lot of beliefs and that in his time since he entered the wizarding world he just can't seem to understand that Dobby is not an example of a psychologically healthy House Elf, and that by treating all the elves the way Dobby wants to be treated he's offending them. On the other hand, Severus knows their culture and treats Winky properly and appropriately --using House Elf standards-- so she treats him like royalty.
Goodness instead of a review this is turning into a discussion of the social aspects of the wizarding world! Sorry! It's just that you write so well in the Potter-verse that it points these things out to me.
Bravissimi on a wonderful chapter.
| Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Junior Detective League | 13 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- To answer your question about what kind of music my Snape listens to: how about an ecletic variety of everything from classical and opera, through rock, and heavy metal depending on his mood and the situation?
Another great chapter and wonderful interaction between the characters. Harry's punishment seems very appropriate to me and I think it would be good for the other kids to have to do the same thing.
Onwards!
| Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Order of the Pigeon | 13 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- It is now 4:30 in the morning and I've gotten to the end of what you have posted so far. All I can say at this point is that the adrenalin rush caused by the last three chapters will certainly not let me see sleep before dawn. But oh, it is worth it!
When Severus gets done with Harry (assuming Harry survives the training, that is) the boy is going to be, well, not unbeatable, but probably the best trained soldier and leader the wizarding world has seen in over a century. And he's going ot be one hell of a man in the end. Of course, Severus is one hell of a man now.
You've done such a great job of keeping everyone in character and the aspects of magical theory you've developed are intriguing. I can hardly wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.
I've added this to my favourites and I know I'll be rereading this story over and over again.
During the summer before his third year at Hogwarts, Harry somehow ends up in a reality where Severus Snape is his father. AU, Sevitus — Includes Sirius!
Takes Place: 3rd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Takes Place: 3rd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: K
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Warnings: None
Chapters: 30 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Sep 2009 / 20 Aug 2007
Series: To Have a Father - Challenges: None
Chapters: 30 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Sep 2009 / 20 Aug 2007
Series: To Have a Father - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 15: Storytelling | 07 Jul 2008 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Sirius is his own worst enemy, isn't he (in both universes)? I'm really enjoying this story and looking forward to what happens next.
| Title: Chapter 20: Strange | 04 Aug 2008 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Argh! How can you leave us there?!!!!
OK, my initial auto-response to your cliffie is accomplished. Now I can review.
I'm really enjoying this story and love the personalities of all the characters. Sirius is absolutely shameless, isn't he? At least when it comes to indulging his sweet tooth. But I think my favourite relationship i nteh story is that between Sev and Harry. I like how it's developing. And I like how realistic the adjustments that Harry is making are. Great job!
As a first year, Harry is sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor, and no one is more surprised than his new Head of House.
Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K+
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Neglect, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 51 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 18 Mar 2009 / 21 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 51 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 18 Mar 2009 / 21 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 42: Chapter 42 | 17 Jul 2008 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Oh my, not the "I am very disappointed" look! An excellent chapter and well worth waiting for. And I'm sure that trouble will result from that unintentional Wizard's Oath. You know, Hogwarts ought to have a class providing orientation to the wizarding world for muggle-born and muggle-raised students so they can learn about these kind of things (and things like how to write with a quill on parchment, the basics of wizard ing world civics, etc.). I truly love this story, Severus is still the Snape from the books but you're letting us see the side of him only his House members see or at least an unprejudiced view of him (the book Shape's character is observed solely through Harry's eyes and what JKR gave us can't be all there is to the man). Looking forward to what happens next and wondering just what it is that Dumbledore really intended by giving Harry the invisibility cloak when he did. Bravo!
Author's Response:
I completely agree about having a special class for Muggleborn children, teaching them about things they should be very wary of doing, and things which they've not had any experience with before. I know in canon, JKR has said that Hogwarts letters were often delivered by hand, by people who would explain to Muggle parents about the school, etc., but Harry's was a special case, but imagine if they had sent a team to the Dursleys to explain the school and such . . . what might have been different in his life just from that? I'm glad Snape is still Snape in my story. I want him to be as in charcter as possible, but from, as you say, another point of view.
Thank you for your review!
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
Chapters: 17 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 02 Sep 2009 / 25 Aug 2007
Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 13: An Estimated Value | 23 Feb 2009 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- This is absolutely fabulous. Your characterizations are wonderful and I really love what you have done in regards to Luna. Bravo!
Dancingkatz
Soon after rescuing 7-year-old Harry from the abusive Dursleys, Severus Snape starts his teaching career at Hogwarts. Harry finds even more ways to surprise his father, the Headmaster, and a school full of students. Snape'll have his hands full, raising and protecting his son.
Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Kidnapped, Snape-meets-Dursleys, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Kidnapped, Snape-meets-Dursleys, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Violence
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Oct 2008 / 08 Sep 2007
Series: A Boy Called Whelp - Challenges: None
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Oct 2008 / 08 Sep 2007
Series: A Boy Called Whelp - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 | 25 Jun 2008 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Thank you for the pink lemonade and chocolate fudge brownie. They went along very well with the chapter. I'm on tenterhooks to see what happens next, though. Sirius is really---um, I think the word is obsessive---about Severus isn't he? And of course, is seeing everything that happens through a very biased point of view. Excellent characterization and descriptions. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
SEQUEL TO EQUILIBIRUM : A mentoring relationship is developing between young wizard Harry Potter and his dour Potions Professor, Severus Snape; but away from Hogwarts, Harry’s life is not all it seems. Summer before Year Two.
Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Evil!Albus, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Evil!Albus, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 17 - Completed: No - Updated: 26 Oct 2008 / 09 Sep 2007
Series: Equilibrium and Evolution - Challenges: None
Chapters: 17 - Completed: No - Updated: 26 Oct 2008 / 09 Sep 2007
Series: Equilibrium and Evolution - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 | 12 Oct 2008 |
| Reviewer: dancingkatz (Signed) |
- Oh, this was a fabulous chapter! The final scene was so very powerful and I loved it that the last words he heard from Sev were "Trust me."
Dumbledore just can't get it right, can he? Harry is different from Riddle and Severus and the Headmaster either doesn't realise or can't conceive of Harry still being willing to do what is right without being bound to Dumbledore by gratitude. I've always thought that Albus was a manipulative old *mumblety-mumble* and you did a great job of showing it as well as his major character flaw. I found it ironic that you showed that Albus wasn't omniscient and that he didn't consciously believe he was with the bit about the door chime but then you immediately afterwards showed us that despite that he really feels that he does know everything and that whatever he thinks is the right thing to do is the only thing to do. In some ways I think that Dumbledore (especially in your characterization here) is in many ways far worse than Voldemort. The Dark Lord is at least straightforward in his evil. It's visible so one can fight it. Albus however, hides his evil actions under the cloak of "the greater good"; something that hearkens back to what a number of people were doing in Nazi Germany--which isn't really surprising given that he was involved with JKR's Hitler-analogue Grindalwald and despite turning against him is still inculcated with that mindset. And what he's done to Poppy is entirely inexcusable. When that poor woman finds out that he's forced her to go against her Healer's Oath he'd better what out! I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that confrontation, wouldn't you?
I can understand Harry's feeling of betrayal but Sev didn't really have the time to warn him earlier as he must have been working on getting everything set up for the rescue plan. I am really looking forward to what you have happening next. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's going to be as good or better than what you've given us so far. Bravo!
Dancingkatz