Slytherin!
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After a series of tests to discover why Harry's magic has become erratic, a secret is revealed, one hidden for over fifteen years. But not all secrets disappear without consequence, leaving Severus to learn that potions cannot heal everything.
Takes Place: 6th summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by N_Forest
Rated: T
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Warnings: Profanity
Chapters: 45 - Completed: No - Updated: 23 May 2012 / 29 Jul 2009
Series: Alea Iacta Est - Challenges: None
Chapters: 45 - Completed: No - Updated: 23 May 2012 / 29 Jul 2009
Series: Alea Iacta Est - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 6: The Other Voldemort | 10 Aug 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- I liked Harry's way of explaining cancer. The Dark Lord and Death Eaters. If the situation wasn't so serious it would be funny. I really enjoyed this chapter.
Author's Response: I like it, too. I thought of it while I was revising the chapter and i was like OMG that's kinda perfect. It works on two levels in that it is almost funny, but it's also sad that Harry at fifteen is thinking that way.
| Title: Chapter 9: Tactile Lines | 17 Aug 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- Wonderful chapter. I loved the way you described the treatments and Harry's reactions. I can't wait until the next update!
Author's Response: Thank you. The next chapter should be up in the next few days. I'm writing it right now and how much I get written depends on how cooperative my puppy is tonight.
| Title: Chapter 10: Secrets and Lies | 18 Aug 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- It was very unusual of Severus to send the Gryffindors away for Harry. This story is so heartbreaking. I hope that you continue to write it. It is absolutely amazing!
Author's Response: I hope you meant unusual in a good way. ;) One of my pet peeves in fanfic is that when someone is ill or hurt, the author writes like all the characters crowding around the bedside of the affected person when that would be so overwhelming and at times very unwelcome to the affected person. It's always nice to hear someone finds my story amazing. *smiles* Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 13: He Got the Girl, I Got her Cat | 26 Aug 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- Flurry is very sweet. She sounds like a very useful animal for a Potions Master to have.I hope that the procedure to install the Hickman line isn't too horrible for Harry. Loved this chapter, can't wait for the next one! :)
Author's Response: Flurry is a very sweet cat, like cats are supposed to be *gives my evil psychotic cat who bites an evil look.* I don't think the procedure itself will be too horrible, but we'll see. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 14: Cracking | 02 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- I think that Harry should be happy that Severus consented to start the inrathecal chemo while he was sedated. It didn't sound like very much fun and it was easier to do while Harry couldn't feel it.
This was a wonderful chapter. I really liked the idea of different blankets in the Hospital Wing. It make a lot of sense, the medical alert bracelet sounded awesome too. I wish mine was that cool!
I hope Severus can help Harry over his breakdown and that he is able to recover quickly.
Wonderful chapter! I can't wait for the next update! I was wondering what the title means. Is it latin?
Author's Response:
I think I just finished the framework for the next chapter, and I don't think we'll get to that discussion. Something else kinda took over the whole chapter...
Thanks! Don't they have cooler looking medical alert bracelets than the standard ones? I think I remember hearing a celeb mentioning it once a few years ago on one of the late night talk shows. I'm glad to hear you liked both ideas.
As for the breakdown, whew is all I'm going to say.
The title is Latin, so five points to you. =) It means the die is cast and is pronounced like a-leee-a yak-ta est with all the a's being short. It basically infers a point of no return.
I hope to get the next chapter up sometime tomorrow. We'll see how far I get on fixing it up tonight.
| Title: Chapter 15: Waking Nightmares | 03 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- That was so sad! I felt so bad for Harry. I'm glad Severus was there for him. Wonderful update!
Author's Response: I feel bad for Harry, too, and I'm the one who put him through it! Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 16: We vs. You | 10 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- I'm glad Harry learned the spell to change his wand. It sounds like it made him happier and a very cool thing to be able to do. I'm glad that Severus was able to stop him from having another breakdown when he found about that they'd started the chemo early. Thanks for the awesome update!
Author's Response: I'm glad he learned it, too. It's amazing what a little spell can do, isn't it? Despite Sev insisting he isn't a shrink teaching kids and being a spy gives him a great practical education concerning the psychological nature of people, and this will help him with Harry. You're welcome and thank you!
| Title: Chapter 18: Lingering Evidence | 16 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- I loved Minerva talking to Flurry and it was very sweet and sad the way that Severus comforted Harry when he was crying.
I'm not sure what book Harry's eyeing, but I think it's 'The Oddessy'. I'm not really sure of a house and I'm just guessing.
I can't wait to read your repsonse to the prompt fest. I'm looking forward to writing and reading to!
Great Chapter!
Author's Response:
"The Odyssey" is a good guess and quite appropriate, but wrong part of the alphabet, author wise.
I'm happy to hear you loved this chapter. It had a bit of everything before Harry's health heads downhill because of the chemo.
I'm excited to start my fest fic. It's a lot happier than this fic, and I'm actually thinking of writing it in first person which is something I haven't done in a long time, so that should be fun and different for me.
| Title: Chapter 19: Not an Ordinary Morning | 26 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- Great chapter. Smoothies sound like a great idea. Easy to keep down too. :) Can't wait to find out how chemo goes!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you like the smoothies. Unfortunately it doesn't matter how easy something is to keep down for Harry... I should have the next chapter posted tomorrow sometime since I'm almost through writing. :)
| Title: Chapter 20: Torturous Magic | 28 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: N_Forest (Signed) |
- This is such a cliffhanger, I can't wait to find out what happens! Dumbledore was a jerk. Harry needs the support of his friends and the Weasleys. It's too bad that the Dark Lord couldn't have just have kept his ugly head down until Harry had recovered from his cancer. Awesome chapter!
Author's Response:
Yes, I gave you guys a cliffhanger. I think it actually helps me write fast because then I'm excited to write what's next. lol. ;) I have a few plans for Harry to see his friends and the Weasleys soon. I think he's pretty much comes to terms with his illness and he needed to do that before he could handle visitors. Though of course, Sev is going to be frantic and paranoid when it comes to allowing others into his quarters to see Harry.
For Voldemort to keep his head down while Harry completely treated his cancer would be unrealistic. Treatment for ALL leukemia takes years though after the first about 8 months it gets easier. Plus, we're in the middle of a war, and the world doesn't stop for one person. Thanks!