Gryffindor!
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 alifromnm
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 17: A Flurry of Precautions | 13 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- I'll take the burgandy and gold of the Redskins please!!! Wonderful chapter. I'm so glad the adults in Harry's life NOW realize to keep him in the loop and let him how much information he wants in all this. I love Miss Adamson, so much in fact I'd love to see her and Severus get together! No hinting here, outright let you know!!!
Author's Response:
A set of burgundy and gold pom-pons coming right up!
I think it's important that Harry gets to decide how much information he wants. He's nearly sixteen and while still very much a child, he needs to make some decisions with guidance to help him make the transition into adulthood that's coming in a few years. Of course some things will be kept from Harry just as any adult doesn't tell a teen absolutely everything like Harry doesn't need to know he's the only case of cancer seen in a wizard at his age.
I'm glad you like Miss Adamson, but there's no plans to get her together with Sev. There's no place in the storyline for a romance between them. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 18: Lingering Evidence | 16 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- Loved this laid back chapter. Poor Flurry!!!! I'm so glad Severus remember Mimi. I have the oddest scene in my head from where she was "talking" to flurry! It will be there all day! Love that the book Harry decided on was also one of my childhood favorites. As far as for the book he was thinking about picking, not really sure. Maybe Beetle the Bard?? Excellent chapter......nice way to lead into the next emotional one.
Author's Response:
Thanks! LOL I wish I could see that odd scene that's in your head.
Beddle the Bard is super skinny, so it's definitely not that. Think Muggle.
| Title: Chapter 19: Not an Ordinary Morning | 24 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- I wish my docs had given me the anti-throw up meds first! I'm jeolous!!!! Another great chapter......
Author's Response: Thanks! Don't be too jealous yet and remember that the story is set in 1996 not today...
| Title: Chapter 20: Torturous Magic | 28 Sep 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- Poor Harry. First off, you are correct about the anit-nausous meds. I went through everything that was available and nothing helped. I was sick for at least three/four days after treatment. It was just something I had to live with. You have his reaction spot on!! Why can't old Voldie shorts leave that kid alone for a while! Great chapter. Can't wait for the next one!
Author's Response: Ugh. That had to suck that nothing worked. I'm happy to hear his reaction is spot on, of course. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 21: Changes | 02 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- Another wonderful chapter. I really hate Voldy!! Harry just can't cut a break. Loved that it was Severus that forced his "former master" out of Harry's head! Trust is building, even a "father/son type bonding." Can't wait for the next one!
Author's Response: Thanks! Voldemort always underestimated Sev, so it's great for him to show Voldemort that he's not any ordinary wizard. Trust is building, which is huge, but there's a few things that might put a bump in that road...
| Title: Chapter 22: Seeking Answers | 08 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- I'll take anyting carmel!!! Ummmm. I was wondering when this chapter was coming. Another wonderful chapter. I could feel Severus' tension from the time he rec'd the letter. I guess the next step is to get a copy of Harry's birth certificate?? Plus, the letter addressed to Mr. Prince.....interesting! I can't wait to see how "Harry came about" if what Severus thinks is true, no physical relationship with Lily! Keep up the great writing, I wait for the next update!
Author's Response:
You're in luck. We've got Snickers, Milky Ways, and caramel Twix. :)
I'm glad you liked the chapter. Yes, I finally got there. I needed this revelation to be in the right place, and I wanted a few things to happen first. Sev will definitely have some answers to seek, and things are going to get interesting for a while. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 23: Unanswered Questions | 15 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- I say P'cawn. Sorry it's a southern thing! Wow what a chapter! Poor Sev!!! Yep, old Albus knows all about this, why else take Sev's letter from the WCS??? I just want to slap that old man!!!! Sev using glamours? That's a new one....one for everyday and one for his Prince personality.....what exactly does the man look like without any glamors? Great chapter as always! I am always soooo happy when I open my email in the morning and I'm notified you hae updated!!!
Author's Response:
I know p'cawn is a southern thing. People look at me strangely down here when I say pee-cawn, trust me. lol.
He doesn't use glamorous for his Prince personality. You might've got confused because he did apply one, but only to get rid of the dark circles around his eyes so he didn't look so tired. Yay that you're happy when you get my alerts. I'm excited about writing the next chapter because I can't wait to see how it goes over. I just need some time now. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 24: Fear, Not Love Conquers All | 22 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- Wonderful, bittersweet chapter! Poor everyone!!! At list Lily left documents and memories for Severus. I have so enjoyed this story!!! Can't wait for the next chapter. Ron, Hermine and Ginny aren't as thickheaded as everyone thinks. They will have this figured out soon and demand to see Harry and be with him while he's going through all this, if for nothing else to make sure Severur is treating their friend right. Boy, what until the news of Severus being Harry's father gets out to them! WOW, I see fireworks over that one!
Ya me!!!! 300th! (Takes a bow)
Author's Response: Yes, Lily had to leave documents and memories for Severus, though they are Sev's own memories. She managed to win one argument. ;) Fireworks are definitely ahead, I can assure you that, though maybe not from what you speculated. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 25: A Relative Calm Before the Storm | 29 Oct 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- OH I HATE CLIFFIES!!!!! Nice less than tense chapter, but once Severus tells Molly........not so much!!! Wonderful as usual. It's nice to see this relaxed Harry and Severus together. I hope that Harry will cut him some slack once the truth comes out. Hope Molly doesn't kill him first! I honestly think Harry is making a mistake not having his friends come see him, but maybe with Molly knowing first it will lessen to blow to Ron, twins, Ginny and "Monie. YEA kitty back even just for a scratch behind the ears!!! Can't WAIT until next chapter!
Author's Response: But cliffies are sometimes essential. ;) I'm glad you enjoyed the more relaxed chapter. Our characters needed a little reprieve. Harry hasn't revealed to me how he'll react once Severus tells him, so I'm not sure if he'll cut him some slack or not. It'll probably depend on how and when Sev tells him. You're right by thinking Molly seeing Harry first will lessen the blow to his friends. Right now Harry's uncomfortable in his own skin and scared at his friends' reactions. Although he's starting to come to terms with his cancer, and I have his "reunion" with his friends planned out. Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 26: Letting the Outside In | 18 Nov 2009 |
| Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) |
- Great, great chapter. Didn't know I was two behind!! Sticking Molly to a chair, classic Severus. I love that Severus is using the terms, my son, my child, when think of Harry now, it's so touching. He is so gentle with Harry now - no wonder Harry would rather stay with him that go to the Barrow. Poor Molly, I sure don't want to be Dumbly when they get together again. Can't wait to see the chapter for the meeting. I can Severus in FULL SNAPE mode! Again, thank you for such a great chapter!
Author's Response: I'm sure Severus will be in full Snape mode next chapter. His temper is just waiting for an opportunity to snap. He is certainly being gentle with Harry which is what he needs right now. I don't think Harry could handle being around a lot of people at the moment and Severus' quarters have provided a safe quiet hideaway for him while he receives treatment. Thanks!