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Call me: Jasper Jingleheimerschmidt (female) Member since: 23 Jun 2005
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Hey all. I am soon to be an ESL teacher in South Korea, but am a native of Pennsylvania, USA. I love reading about Snape and Harry's relationship, whether it be Father/Son, Mentor, Brother, Adoption - whatever. I am available for beta reading (I *am* an English teacher after all).

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Reviews by MaireadInish

AU. Harry, on the night the first letter came, was dumped by the Dursley's in London. Now, three months later, he is found and expected to lead a normal life at Hogwarts. But, where Harry Potter is concerned, can anything be normal? Mild abuse, neglect.

Takes Place: 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Alcohol Use
Chapters: 35 - Completed: No - Updated: 29 Jan 2007 / 22 Sep 2006
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Going To Be A Long Summer 25 Sep 2006
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    I love your story.

Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19: On Christmas Eve 03 Oct 2006
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    This chapter just made me ache with sadness. You wrote it beautifully.

Due to Voldemort's... insanity, Severus is forced to take an unidentified potion. When the effects of said potion take place, what does Dumbledore do? Send him to the one person he feels he can trust of course. (Please note rating may change)

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Baby fic, Child fic, Deaging
Categories: Reverse Roles > Parental Harry
Rated: T - Warnings: None
Chapters: 2 - Completed: No - Updated: 11 Oct 2006 / 01 Oct 2006
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 01 Oct 2006
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    Very nice start. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Sick and tired with the way the Dursleys were treating him, Harry decides he has had enough. Leaving the house he makes his way towards the Leaky Cauldron only to encounter the one person he didnt want to see...

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Self-harm, Violence
Chapters: 24 - Completed: No - Updated: 23 Apr 2018 / 02 Oct 2006
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Enough is enough 02 Oct 2006
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    Interesting start. Please continue.

AU. Just after midnight, in a hut on a rock in the sea, Harry Potter celebrated his eleventh birthday and, instead of Hagrid, was collected by Severus Snape to be brought into the world of magic. Mild abuse, neglect.

Takes Place: None - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Child fic, Resorting, Slytherin!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Foes Snape and Harry
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use
Chapters: 10 - Completed: No - Updated: 18 May 2007 / 12 Jan 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Resistance 19 Apr 2007
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    I'm really enjoying this fic so far, but you posted the same chapter twice. Any chance that you have another chappie hidden in the bowels of your computer?

Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Nott Terribly Exciting 18 Jun 2007
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    Hey. I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I've been enjoying this story. My internet access is very limited and I usually just print everything out so I can get off the computer without leaving any feedback (no excuse, really, I know), but I didn't want you to think that your work is unappreciated. I've never seen a story told from this angle - one in which Harry distrusts Snape and he doesn't try to change that. It's really refreshing to see something new, particularly when given something (Slytherin!Harry) that I love to see.

    Thanks for writing a great story, and I look forward to seeing more.

Harry is hurt and loses his voice. Will Snape help him find it again?

Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Physical Impairment
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 25 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 16 Mar 2008 / 15 Jan 2007
Series: Going Through the Motions - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22 14 Jan 2008
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    I just recently started to read this story. It's lovely and this last scene is particularly touching. I love that you were able to give Harry and Severus time to adjust and change over time, rather than rushing into things as so many authors do. You've done an excellent job.

    Author's Response:

    Yeah, I've read quite a few stories that rush in straight to the mushy stuff.  While everyone loves to read that, myself included, it's important to build a relationship between Severus and Harry that would make this chapter believable. And hopefully it was :)


Harry gets some surprising news. He was adopted. His father is alive and he has a brother; named Severus Snape. Beta'd by breannatala

Takes Place: 5th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Deaging
Categories: Big Brother Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 23 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 22 Aug 2007 / 23 May 2007
Series: Brothers - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 23: When the Kicked Dog Bites Back 22 Aug 2007
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    Excellent story. I've enjoyed reading the whole way through. I like that you made Sev's mother the icky (but believeable) one and his Dad the good parent. It's a nice change of pace and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

When Harry appears at the Welcoming Feast wearing a glamor only Snape notices, Snape decides to find out what the glamor is hiding. His investigation leads to a number of shocking revelations---both about The Boy Who Lived, and about Snape's understanding of himself. Sixth year AU.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 8 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 23 Aug 2007 / 26 Jun 2007
Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 8: Epilogue: Restoration 26 Aug 2007
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    I have rarely seen such an in-character Snape as yours. He's brilliant, snarky, controlled and quick to temper. You've done such a wonderful job with him. Thanks for writing such a great story; I look forward to reading the sequel.

Nine year old Harry discovers Metamorphagus abilities after a certain haircut. What will happen after he accidentally apparates himself to Snape Manor, looking nothing like Harry Potter, the Boy who Lived?

Takes Place: None - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 5 - Completed: No - Updated: 24 Jul 2007 / 06 Jul 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 4: Collision 07 Jul 2007
Reviewer: MaireadInish (Signed)
    Hi. I'm quite enjoying your story and the way the plot is working out. Harry's abilities are believable and I really appreciate the uniqueness of your idea.

    However, I do think that things with Snape are progressing a bit quickly and that his characterization isn't quite right. Can you really see Severus saying "as if" even in his own mind? He's an adult. Sure, he's sulky sometimes, but has he ever really come across as anything less than sneering, sarcastic, and proud?

    Please don't take this as discouragement. You do have the potential for a truly good story. Your first three chapters are excellent. You've drawn out the tension well. Just don't be in such a rush to get to the good stuff.


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