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Severus Snape and Harry Potter think that they know everything about each other. However, when Headmaster Dumbledore persuades his Potions Master to give duelling lessons to the youngest Triwizard Champion, events unfurl which will change both their lives forever. 2010 Challenge Fest entry. Response to the Safe Corridor at Hogwarts Challenge by Jan_AQ.
Takes Place: 5th summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Kidnapped
Categories: Fic Fests > #11 Challenge Fest 2010, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Misc > Keepers of the Snitch
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Ramelia
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Profanity
Chapters: 12 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 16 Jul 2010 / 16 Jul 2010
Series: None - Challenges: Safe Corridor at Hogwarts
Chapters: 12 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 16 Jul 2010 / 16 Jul 2010
Series: None - Challenges: Safe Corridor at Hogwarts
| Title: Chapter 4: Ex Tenebris Lux | 18 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Not sure if I like the idea of Hagrid as Harry's guardian, and though Rowling, if I'm not mistaken, said that Hagrid was supposed to be the father figure in Harry's life, I've always thought of him as a big brother to Harry. Aw, well. At least Harry won't have to return to the Dursleys.
It was interesting to see Aberforth thrown into the mix, and the way you wrote his interaction with Snape, one would think they're... friends?
Good chapter.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the review. In the storyline, Severus (or, rather, I) needed a fast solution and, as Harry views McGonagall as more of a Great-Aunt figure, Albus has proved himself untrustworthy (in Snape's eyes) and Severus hasn't yet been able to repair his relationship with Harry (and, indeed, doesn't know whether it's possible) the candidates are reduced to four: Sirius, Hagrid, the Weasleys and Remus. Now, casting aside Severus' opinions of Black (who is, in some ways, even less mature and more dangerous than Hagrid (considering his daredevil attitude), Sirius is a man on the run and, therefore, would be hard pressed to create a secure location. Remus is a werewolf, nuff said, and the Weasleys, while being good parents, are not really able to provide an appropriate level of security and, besides, Ron is at varience with Harry. Hagrid, on the other hand, lives in Hogwarts (and could take a suite inside the castle during the holidays), is very strong, has a natural defence against curses and, most importantly, he loves Harry and Harry loves him. As for Aberforth and Severus, I've always thought that the two astute, no-nonsence men would probably have a grudging respect, if not a positive friendship, and I can see Severus letting off steam about his students (and employer) to Aberforth's sympathetic ear (after all, as a DE, he has to stay in character ;).
| Title: Chapter 5: Res, Non Verba | 18 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Nice chappie. I'm really enjoying this newfound camaraderie between Snape and Harry.
Author's Response: Thanks ^^
| Title: Chapter 6: Una Salus Victus | 18 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Mmm, love the... conflict. I was tiny bit afraid Snape and Harry would settle into a routine and there'd be no more headbutting. Heh.
Very good chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I don't think Harry and Severus could ever settle into a routene devoid of headbutting lol! (If only because Severus is sarcastic and Harry is a teenage boy, one of the more thin-skinned of beings)
| Title: Chapter 2: Experto Credite | 17 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Snape amused? Ha. Points to you for that. Loved the chapter, it felt very dynamic, but I rather think it's your writing style. I want to know how the relationship between Harry and Snape will change - for the better, I hope.
Author's Response: Thanks ^^ I'm really glad you're enjoying it. Canon Severus has always struck me as having a somewhat dark, sarcastic sense of humour and it's a great trait to use if a writer wants to show his more human side- or really rile up Harry lol!
| Title: Chapter 3: Veritas Vos Liberabit | 17 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Oh, I was a little taken aback there. When Snape punched Dumbledore, I mean. On the one hand, I feel for the old man and his inner conflict in regards to Harry's home life, but on the other, I'm sort of glad Snape has taken matters into his own hands.
Author's Response: Thanks. I'm glad that conflict has come across because I really did not want to write a 'bad' Dumbledore, merely a flawed one who has so many duties and responsibilities that he has to make difficult moral decisions. Snape, of course, having spent the last three years worrying over the safety of his best friend's son, would be furious to discover that the boy had been sent back to an abusive home, where all his work and worry could be undone by an unlucky punch or push. Also, when I was writing this, I rather thought that Severus came from an abusive home too; I didn't elaborate because it was not necessary for the plot but it was an idea in the back of my mind. Anyway, thanks for the review
| Title: Chapter 1: Sanctum Sanctorum | 17 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Uh, I like this. Usually I'm not one to cheer when I see "the history of things", so to speak, but you've got me hooked. Very, very good first chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks ^^ I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I've always loved history because, behind all the facts and dates, it's a story, involving real people who loved, lost, laughed and fought. Sometimes a flashback can be worth a thousand words of explaination.
| Title: Chapter 8: Helle Underhnige Heofonas Oferstige | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- I like your portrayal of Harry in this chapter: somewhere between a little scared kid and a teenager who understands what he's done and takes responsibility for it. Nicely done.
Author's Response: Thanks ^^ I'm really glad Harry came across that way.
| Title: Chapter 9: Agyfe Aefter Giedde | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Why's Moody allowed to teach if they know he's the impostor? Eh, never mind. At first I was a bit sceptical of Harry just slipping into Ron's mind like that, but then, he's always been one to act first and think afterwards, yeah?
Good chapter.
Author's Response: The rationale is that, if Moody is unmasked, Voldemort will either flee or attack and, either way, Ron's survival is unlikely. In hostage situations, it's best to maintain the status quo because panic often leads to violence.
| Title: Chapter 10: Raed Eahtedon | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Lots of things happening. I like that, though I hope no one will have to die. *goes to check out story warnings* *sighs in relief*
Author's Response: Thanks for the review; yes, that warning (or, rather, the lack of it) was a bit of a givaway lol!
| Title: Chapter 11: Ryne Ongietan Readan Goldes | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- You lost me there a bit, when Harry and Myrridin were discussing the 'plan' but it sort of made sense by the end. Can't wait to see how everything turns out.
Oh and, on an almost relevant note, I was delighted that Harry took Ginny rather than Cho, or Hermione, to the Ball! So nice. :D
Author's Response:
I wanted to make Myrridin a bit of a riddler (like the oldest version of character Merlin) so his speech is sometimes enigmatic. I tried to compensate by Harry 'translating' but if it was a bit vague, sorry.
I thought Harry should really take Ginny to the ball; while I don't follow the 'ship' for any particular pair of characters, Ginny is definately the girl most likely to understand if Harry has to flee.