Slytherin!
Before Harry arrives at Hogwarts, the faculty have a meeting and decide that Harry will need a mentor to help him adjust, keep him out of trouble, and make protecting him easier. They decide that this person should the Head of the House into which Harry is sorted, presumably Minerva McGonagall. But things, of course, don't turn out as planned, and Harry is harder to deal with than anyone expected. Nobody asked him if he wanted a mentor, after all...
NOTE: This story has a prologue. It is not necessary to the plot of the story, but if you wish to read it, it is called(predictably enough) 'Prologue to Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat'
Takes Place: 1st Year
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Mervoparkite
Rated: 16+
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Profanity
Chapters: 35 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Jul 2010 / 15 Mar 2009
Series: Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat - Challenges: None
Chapters: 35 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Jul 2010 / 15 Mar 2009
Series: Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 8: World War II - part 2 | 30 Apr 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- "a species of flying pigs native to Great Brittan?" ROTFLOL! Snape has a sense of humor! And he got Harry to smile!
Great chapter!
V.
Author's Response: Thanks! I kinda liked that, too. :-)
| Title: Chapter 9: Axis and Allies | 15 May 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- Impressive chapter, but you really do need to be murdered for the cliffie!
V.
Author's Response: I'll take that under advisement. I've heard Dr. Kevorkian is out of jail...any idea how to contact him? But then it's 'assisted suicide' under right to die, not murder...hmm...I'll consider the subject. You sure I have to be murdered?
| Title: Chapter 11: Unpleasant Encounters | 28 May 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- Poor Kalie, She's going to be SOO upset with herself--even if she did the right thing.
Great Chatper!
V.
Author's Response: Definitely. Poor little thing. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 12: Care | 03 Jun 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- OH Wow! That was a rough (emotionally) chapter! Bravo!
Poor Harry just really doesn't get it does he? He just can't see one reason that anyone would care for him, that he has any real value. The confusion he felt when talking to Blaze about WHY Sev was angry was SO telling.
I'm really looking forward to "what's next" for our boy--is there a chance that he might extend a bit of trust to our beloved bat of the dungeon? (I Hope)
V.
Author's Response: Thanks!! Yeah this has not been the easiest couple of days for Harry. Hopefully he'll get things figured out as he spends more time with Sev. :-)
| Title: Chapter 22: Coping | 01 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- depressing? Maybe a bit, but well written and quite nessisary! Well done. An excellent move forward of your story and the "understanding" of Sev.
Looking forward to your next update.
V.
Author's Response: Yey! Thanks! I'm glad you thought it was good - there were a couple of people who didn't like this chapter and kinda killed my confidence in it. :0( But then people like you came along and said it was good, so much yeys! Thanks! Rhiannan
| Title: Chapter 16: Anger and Fear | 26 Jun 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- I'm sure it was tough to write, but you did a masterful job of it.
Bravo.
V.
Author's Response: Thanks!! I'm glad you liked it!
| Title: Chapter 19: Slythindors | 22 Aug 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- Well, I've been gone all summer and now have the time to catch up on my ff reading. These chapters have been wonderful. Harry is GROWING! :-) He is thinking about things. He is-probably unintentionally -- letting Sev and Minerva see HIM! :-)
Wonderful!
Looking forward to your next update!
V.
Author's Response: Yey!!! Glad you hear from you!! Thanks for the review, and glad you liked it!!! :-)
| Title: Chapter 20: Boundaries | 13 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- I'm impressed that Snape got that much out of our boy.
Great chapter.
V.
Author's Response: :0)Yeah, finally something, at least. Go Snape. :0) Thanks for the review!!
| Title: Chapter 34: Flames | 17 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- Believe it or not, you made me cry--that silent tear that creaps down your face without warning or knowledge. Take it as a compliment--as intended--this was masterfully crafted!
V.
| Title: Chapter 26: Going Home | 13 Jan 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) |
- Now THAT was a truely wonderful chapter. Our boy may just be able to learn after all--all he has to do is accept the learning! ;-)
Your story is still top notch! I look forward to every installment.
V.
Author's Response: Yey!! Glad you like!! Thanks for the review!!