Ravenclaw!
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It was the start of his second year when Harry couldn't force his realization away any longer. He needed a father, even if it was a bad, uninterested father...he still needed one. So what motivated him to ask Severus Snape?
Takes Place: 2nd Year
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Ponytail Goddess
Rated: K+
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Warnings: Neglect
Chapters: 19 - Completed: No - Updated: 03 Dec 2010 / 05 Sep 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 19 - Completed: No - Updated: 03 Dec 2010 / 05 Sep 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 5: The beginning | 13 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Snape does seem to be trying! Good! I really like how you showed Harry's insecurity by having him knocking at Severus' office in the middle of the night, muttering to himself. After all, I don't think Snape should be the only one having doubts about this. Good work!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Yeah, Snape is trying. Thanks, I adored your comment and you're so right! Snape isn't the only one with doubts but whilst the man is doubting himself, Harry is doubting basically everything. I really wanted to show that. Thanks for the review and your comments!
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 6: Studying | 13 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Nice, I liked how you tricked us into thinking Snape was wiping away a tear--very clever. Nice work!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Trick you, never! Thank-you, glad to hear it.
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 7: Giving attempts | 15 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Nice! I love Snape's round-about way of trying to be a father. I also really love that it's not just a joke to him or an obligation; now that he's committed, he really does want to give Harry what he needs. Good work!
-P.G.
P.S. This is actually just a general comment for your fics, but do you realize that you spell ridiculous the wrong way? There is no 'e' in it. I hope I haven't upset you by pointing it out, but I know I've noticed it more than once in your fics and it's an easy correction to make :).
Author's Response:
P.G,
Thank-you! Haha. And yeah, he's not doing this as a joke (hahaha, Snape and jokes do not belong in the same sentence!) and it's not just a job or obligation...he's really trying and wants to do this for Harry and in a way, himself. He's commited and is starting to really care for Harry. Thanks.
And I keep forgetting how to spell that blasted word, thank-you for pointing that out and I'll fix them when I can but at the very least I will try to keep an eye on the word in the future. I am not upset that easily and I do apriciate my readers pointing out these thngs for it helps me to improve and I know that no one is perfect. Thanks for your review!
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 8: Awakening | 16 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Aw, Snape does have a heart! He'll figure the emotion thing out sooner or later, I'm sure. I'm so excited about where this is going!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Indeed he does! Yeah, he will...perhaps sooner rather than later. I'm pleased to hear that!! Thanks.
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 9: A solution | 18 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- This is sooooo good! I can't wait to see more of Snape and Harry's holiday! I wonder if Harry will get bored just sitting around watching tv and if Severus will attempt to do any activities with the boy (potions coaching?). I hope they have a good Christmas, especially Harry who has hardly known a good Christmas. Please update a.s.a.p.!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Thanks! Haha, potions coaching...that's an interesting idea indeed, although it may take a little time for Snape to trust Harry fully within his potions labs :P. The Christmas is good, yes if not a little awkward and weird...but in all sense of it, I suppose it is mostly possitive, although the last few days are important and a little less joyous. I will update asap! I always do. Thanks.
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 10: Having a heart | 23 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Aw, that was so sweet! I'm so glad that Severus was able to comfort Harry in his time of need. I can't wait to read about more of their holiday! Great job!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Thanks. Snape is there for Harry more now indeed. Glad to hear it and thank-you.
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 11: Spinner's Christmas | 25 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- That was so good! I love how Snape sent Harry to the Weasley's to make just so Harry would have a good holiday; it was nice to read about his emotional response of loneliness after Harry left. It just shows how far the two of them have come. I think they're really starting to feel like father and son now, but will they be able to hold it out in the long run is the question. After all, they haven't had any disagreements during the holiday so far, but can they honestly get through the whole thing without one? Even if it happens after the holiday, it is bound to happen and I can't wait to see them prevail when their relationship is tested.
I also really loved Harry's meekness when asking for a hug and how it's still really awkward for both of them. You did a very nice job conveying that.
I look forward to reading more!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Snape is still rather clueless to the fact that Harry wasn't depressed to have his company so he believed that sending him to the Weasleys would cheer him up and make him happy, although he did have to deal with how he himself felt afterwards. They have indeed come a long way already though. They are starting to think of the other as a father/son but you're right...no relationship (especially one as new as this) can go without it's disagreements and issues, which shall be more clear very soon. It will happen during the holiday though.
Thank-you for your lovely comments, again :P Thrilled to hear it!
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 12: Why not? | 30 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Oh, very nice. I really like how the "why not" was never really answered. I also like how you've conveyed Snape's emotions about how he doesn't think he could have a relationship like what Harry wants because it's never worked in the past. He hasn't really been close with anyone for the longest time and so this will be really hard for him. I hope he makes the potion though; with time, I'm sure all of those things would sort themselves out.
Nice work!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
P.G,
Thank-you! Yeah it wasn't really a question but more like two innocent words leading to more questions. You're spot on about Snape and how hard this will be for him. You know what they say; "Everything is okay in the end. If it's not okay than it's not the end" so yeah, I'm sure they'll be able to work things out eventually...bit by bit with time. Thanks, and will update soon!
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 13: Beginning to unravel | 19 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- I am majorly missing this fic, as well as Brother's of Bond! Please update a.s.a.p.!
-P.G.
Author's Response:
PG,
Yeah sorry about that. But at least you got your wish now!
-Mel :)
| Title: Chapter 14: Holding on | 21 Jan 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ponytail Goddess (Signed) |
- Oh, it's so nice to see you back and writing again! I was worried that this fic would be on perminant hiatus, which would be terrible! It's such a good idea and I'm really happy to be reading it again!
I loved this chapter! Harry's angst over getting Severus killed was just perfect. I loved their mushy moment--poor Severus! He's going to have to get used to this because Harry's a bit clingy, and with good reason; he's never had anyone to cling to before!
Again, I'm so excited you're back! Please update soon (I'll keep my eyes peeled for the new Brothers of Bond too :D).
-P.G.
Author's Response:
PG,
Thank-you! It feels good to be writing again! I really missed this fic, just as much as my "brothers of bond" fic, which I just updated btw. I would never allow fics like these to be on hiatus forever, rest assured that if I upload them then they WILL be finished.
Your review and comments made me smile, thanks. I always love hearing what you think. And yes, Snape is going to have to deal with a clingy Harry, but if he's not careful he may end up getting a little clingy himself hehe. They're both quite lacking there.
I'm glas you're excited I'm back because when I went on "hiatus" I also had hit some blocks but when I returned and read the entire fics over I was swarmed with ideas and inspiration again. Its' great. Expect more!
-Mel :)