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Call me: Lisa (female) Member since: 10 Sep 2009
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Hi all,

I'm Lisa and I've read too many excellent fics on here not to be inspired enough to write my own and be part of this brilliant society of aspiring authors ^-^.  I love almost anything if it's well-written and firmly believe Snape and Harry should have had for more book-time... well, Snape... I think Harry had enough ^-^ but I'll settle for the multitude of fics in which they have the relationship they should have, both being so similar and all.  I have to admit I love the sappy fluffy stuff more than I should though... but that's just me ^-^ (beware of fluff in my own work ^-^)

I'll try to be original but I'm of the opinion that similar storylines can be written by different people to become something wholly unique because writing styles to me are like snow flakes (or something equally poetic ^-^).

As to my house... well as the quote from one of my favourite fics goes, "those that tended to escape reality in books gravitated toward Ravenclaw" and that's summed me up my entire life ^-^

I'm a bit whimsy but quite friendly and more than happy to chat, though I'll try not to bug people with an inbox full of adoring reviews... no matter how awesome their writing may be. 

Thanks for visiting ^-^

Have fun x

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A Pair of Phoenixes by Kristeh starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 49]
Harry has defeated Voldemort, but at a high cost to himself.

Takes Place: 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Self-harm, Suicide Themes
Chapters: 7 - Completed: No - Updated: 26 Jun 2009 / 29 Dec 2008
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 04 Dec 2009
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    Sorry for the monster review ^^
    I was in fic withdrawal (it’s been so long since you’ve updated TT… but then I am addicted to your fics so any amount of time is too long ^^) and reread this since I really love this one and I cant believe I never reviewed because it’s so incredibly emotional and gorgeous and *sigh* you’re a master of mushy writing ^^
    I’ve been reading mushy fics for research purposes (I seem to write angst too easily but I think I suck when it comes to fluff TT) and this one has to be the master of them all. And I did not cry (I didn’t… you can’t prove anything *sob*) – it’s amazing how well you nail those last few scenes especially; Severus’ frustration and that useless feeling when your unable to do the only thing you want to and the relief and disbelieving joy with Harry coming back as well as Harry’s own depression… you just write so well, I’m constantly in awe of you and your fics ^-^ (not to mention absolutely adoring the image of Harry and Sev cuddling up against the headboard or in that rocking chair thingy and Sev telling Harry stories… that’s just gorgeousness personified ^^)
    Part of the reason I had to review though was the way you wrote Sev’s ‘last day’; especially these two lines;
    “There would be a period where Severus thought the time would never end, and then all of a sudden it would seem as if hours had flown by” and,
    “Severus watched the sun set...his last sunset...in equal beauty to the sunrise at the beginning of that day and he wondered where the time had gone”
    I used to have to go to my dad’s house and absolutely hated it (so much so that I’d pray for anything at all to happen to stop me from having to go… it’s a bit depressing but I suppose little kids have less of a grasp on the finality of things like being hit by a car or breaking a bone or whatever) and those two sentences especially was just so much like the way I’d feel the day before I had to go, like the time would fly and I’d want to reach out and physically stop it while at the same time it would crawl and feel awful because I knew it was prolonging the inevitable, and everything at home would seem so much better and homier when I knew I’d have to leave it for awhile… you just wrote that so extremely well (and that didn’t make me cry either… not at all ^^)
    Sorry to get so emotional and OTT, I just couldn’t not mention it (especially since the first time I read this I hadn’t joined P&S yet and didn’t want to review ‘til I had… and then I forgot… heh, don’t worry, I know how stupid I can be ^^)
    Do you think you’ll continue this fic? I cant help wondering about Ron and Hermione’s reactions to getting those timed letters, no doubt telling them about Sev’s suicide (hehe, I wonder if they’d think it was catching… especially failed attempts; it seems to be going around ^^)… ooh, imagine if Ron’s was found by Molly… hell, she’d be unbearable if she found out. I also cant help imagining the happy time after Harry wakes up (sort of), full of all those moments of mush that seemed sad and onesided before and would now be father son mushy moments… moments of mush… mushy moments… clearly I cant stop uninspired alliteration… but it does bring to mind plenty of the kind of gorgeous little scenes that you’re so good at ^^
    Even if you don’t write it it’s very easy to imagine so thanks ^-^
    I hope your muse hasn’t disappeared (they can be so flighty TT), that your safe and happy and that life’s treating you well ^^
    Oh by the way, sorry I’ve been making Antonomasia so depressing of late – it’s been weighing on me too which is why I’m gonna try to get to the fluff (or at least closer to it) with my next update (I’ll upload as much as I can in one go to try and propel us past the angsty waiting Harry seems to be insisting on ^^) – once the h/c starts it will just get fluffier – I think I did a crap job of pacing really with all the bad stuff coming first in wave after wave of difficult to read torturey stuff, definitely can’t blame you for skimming it at the moment ^-^ - I’ll hold out hope that you like the fluff when it comes ^-^
    Have fun and talk to you soon hopefully (looking forward to reading anything more you write ^-^ )

    Author's Response:

    Hi, sproutchild,

    Thank you so much.  I do love to write those mushy scenes, lol.  I'm really happy that they mean a lot to you too, and I'm sure that when you get to that point in Antonomasia that you'll do beautifully. 

    I'm sorry you had such a difficult time when you younger with going to your dad's house.  It's really sad sometimes that kids don't have more of a say and that their wishes are not always considered.

    I do plan to write more of this story, eventually...there's still a few loose ends to wrap up, but in the meantime feel free to use your imagination, or even write something in the universe, if you wanted.

    Thanks again, so much, and I'm looking forward to your next chapter, especially when we get to the fluff...can't beat good fluff!

    Kristeh 

     


Off Topic by SongoftheDarquePhoenix starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 26]
It wasn't that hard. Write an essay about what he had done wrong- surely Potter could not fail at something so simple.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 10 Jan 2009 / 10 Jan 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Off Topic 13 Jan 2010
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    Oh that was heart-wrenching! Sequel? That sounds horrible of me doesnt it? You just wrote that really well and it was so sad and horrific and I'd love to see Sev actually help Harry somehow rather than sitting like a lump... run after him! Harry hugs might not be the best solution at a time like this but for goodness sake, do something!
    Any plans at all for a sequel?
    Either way, very emotional piece of writing.

    Author's Response:

    Anything's possible but I don't think a sequel is likely. Admittedly, if I were the reader and not the author of this fic I would be asking the same thing... its kinda sad actualy, understanding both sides. I think at this point Severus is simply so shocked he has no idea what to do... but he ought to do something =)

    Thanks for the review!

    Song


A Jar of Dead Cockroaches by Clovergirl22 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 67]
OotP AU Fic."What if" Snape didn't "miss" when he threw that jar at Harry's head after the pensieve incident? Harry suffers from amnesia while Snape begrudgingly takes on the role as his mentor/guardian...but will Snape be able to help Harry recover more than just the return of memories?

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Violence
Chapters: 11 - Completed: No - Updated: 27 Nov 2009 / 28 Jan 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 10: Two Minutes of Absurdity Part2 23 Sep 2009
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    I love this story, the idea’s excellent and I love the way you emotionally dissect the scenes and you pace yourself so well, it makes it extremely enjoyable to read. Can’t wait to read more and watch as Harry and Snape get closer ^-^
    Have fun x

    Author's Response: thankyou! writting about emotions are my forte! more to come =)

Past Featured Story Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat by RhiannanT starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 922]
Before Harry arrives at Hogwarts, the faculty have a meeting and decide that Harry will need a mentor to help him adjust, keep him out of trouble, and make protecting him easier. They decide that this person should the Head of the House into which Harry is sorted, presumably Minerva McGonagall. But things, of course, don't turn out as planned, and Harry is harder to deal with than anyone expected. Nobody asked him if he wanted a mentor, after all...

NOTE: This story has a prologue. It is not necessary to the plot of the story, but if you wish to read it, it is called(predictably enough) 'Prologue to Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat'

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Profanity
Chapters: 35 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Jul 2010 / 15 Mar 2009
Series: Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 22: Coping 03 Dec 2009
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    Depressing's good actually - depressing means they're getting somewhere ^^
    And I love the way you ended this chapter, that message is just so very Severus ^^
    I think the was you're portraying Harry - especially his fear of Severus getting close - really really well and I'm looking forward to reading more so I hope you can update soon ^^

    Author's Response: :0) Heee thanks. Your review made me smile. :0) I'm already ten pages into the next chapter, so with any luck, it'll be out soon. (The only reason it wouldn't be is 'cause it looks like it's going to be LONG and I'm entering exam week.) Thanks for the review, and glad you like it!! Rhiannan

Title: Chapter 20: Boundaries 14 Oct 2009
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    I love this fic so much and I laughed so many times through this chapter ^^

    You write an awesome Harry and don't you just wanna give Snape a hug? (or some ice for his head and the huge amount of pain Harry's causing it? ^^)

    I can't wait for more and I think you're doing an excellent job of progressing the plot slowly and realistically. (I also love the huge chapter size btw ^^, you're very good to your readers ^^)
    Hope you update soon,
    have fun x

    Author's Response: :0) Yey!! So glad you like it so much!! Yeah, I continually feel bad for Snape, even as I enjoy torturing him. I think I'm a bad person...Thanks so much for your appreciation. :0)

Title: Chapter 23: Tricks and Treats 10 Dec 2009
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    Oh, now I really cant wait for more, although you do set yourself some very punishing deadlines to write so much in such a short amount of time, thanks for that, it's awesome when great writers write a LOT ^^
    Harry's life's never easy is it, poor thing... which reminds me, something Vernon said in the memory last chapter makes me wonder just how far he's gone with Harry... I have a feeling Harry wouldnt have quite so much backbone if he had done what I was wondering but it's possible I suppose...
    I love the little interlude with Malfoy too, very cute how you've done that ^^ (glad to see someone finally putting into words the fact that no matter how far they go with each other it's still rather petty)

    And I love McGonagall in this too - stands to reason she'd leave Sev as a Gryff for as long as possible ^^
    Cant wait for more - no doubt Harry will find some way to get into more trouble... looking forward to it ^^

    Author's Response: Hey, you! LOL yeah, I write a ton. Like all my free time, and some time that OUGHT to be dedicated to doing homework and studying for exams. That's okay, though. I really, really enjoy it, so I don't feel too bad. About Vernon - no. I realize what you might have thought I was implying, and no. I'm not gonna go there. Glad you like the bit with Malfoy. I enjoyed writing it. I've always felt like somebody needed to smack the two of them and point out how dumb their little rivalry was, especially when it turned into something real. I mean, who lets a childhood grudge go THAT FAR?? LOL I'm glad you liked McGonagall, too. I just figured that'd be the type of prank that she would enjoy. Thanks for the review!! Hope you enjoy/enjoyed the most recent chapter! (I was dumb and forgot to respond to reviews before posting the new stuff.)

Title: Chapter 25: Safe 08 Jan 2010
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    Oh poor Harry. He's just not having an easy time of it is he? I love the way Sev and Harry are progressing with their 'bonding' though, and that Harry is slowly starting to work through everything... so much angst (*pretends not to be enjoying it too much ^^*)

    Hope for more soon, although I have to say that the rate you've been updating lately has been awesome *hands you muffin* thank you for your fast, long chapters ^-^

    have fun and hope you have a good 2010 ^^
    x

    Author's Response: Thanks!! Glad you liked the chapter, and thanks for the muffin!! I decree that it is chocolate-chip, by the way. :0) Yeah, poor Harry. He's improving, but it ain't easy.

Title: Chapter 26: Going Home 13 Jan 2010
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    AWWWW!
    This one made me want to cry and laugh (not much but there were some cute-funny moments ^^) and so many squishy gorgeous moments that left me with that squishy gorgeous feeling of squishy gorgeousness ^-^
    Thanks for the squishy!
    Hoping for more snape/harry bonding soon but very happy to reread this bit too ^^
    have fun!
    x

    Author's Response: LOL squishy gorgeous feeling of squishy gorgeousness. It sounds like you're describing swimming in spagetti, or something. Actually, it reminds me of finding Nemo. 'I shall name you squishy and you shall be mine and you will be my squishy" Anyway, glad you like! :0) Thanks for the review!

Title: Chapter 27: Psycho 30 Jan 2010
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    AWWW!!!
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    ....
    AWWWWWWW!!!!!
    I had tears in my eyes too at that last bit, that was just gorgeous! LOVE psycho kitty ^^ and it's just so cute that Snape got her for Harry and it's just so AWWW that I want to hug it (if only storylines were plushies TT... oh no, I'd be surrounded *whispers* they're everywhere!)

    I liked that way Dumbledore sort of wrote himself into Harry's life there too, very him - caring from his pov and irritating from Harry's; very realistically done ^^

    You're doing such a wonderfully fantastic job of this, I'm always checking to see if you've updated; every chapter tends to leave me feeling something rather strongly (sadness, happiness, lmao-ness ^-^) - and if I were you I'd be struggling not to simply have them all hugging and sobbing tearfully because really, Blaise had to have come close with all his well-deserved concern and snape with his presents and kallie and her shepherds pie and it's just all awwww ^^

    Wonder where I'd find me a psycho kitty...
    (LOVE purple cats... it kinda sums up your fic actually; pretty and interesting with a lot of guts and sharp claws ^-^)
    Have fun and cant wait for more ^-^
    x

    Author's Response: Yey!! So glad you like...even if you are a bit nuts. :0) I was really unsure about the letters between DD and Harry. I feel like he's butting in, but at the same time I couldn't see him accepting the apology from Harry without wanting to talk it out at least a little bit, especially after Snape told him that Harry probably fears him. And I enjoyed writing Harry's reaction. :0) LOL I really want Psycho, too. She's awesome. LOL and yeah, she and Harry are a bit of a pair, aren't they? I'm glad you think so highly of my fic. I'm really enjoying writing it :0)

Title: Chapter 28: Dumbledore's Death Eater 28 Feb 2010
Reviewer: sproutchild (Signed)
    I do so love a protective Snape... nothing better for one of those warm little giggles of sheer giddiness... skittish Harry and protective Snape; better than lemon drops ^-^
    Loved Psycho and McGonagall's stand off ^-^
    Wonder how Harry will react to Snape's 'betrayal'... but then Snape's just too cute in his protectiveness, who could stay mad with him ^-^
    Have fun and thx for the awesome (and always huge) updates, better than hot chocolate on a wintry day (*sigh*... I miss wintry days... bloody summer TT)

    Author's Response: :0) Heee. Glad you like. I like it when Snape gets all protective, too. Makes me happy. :0) I'm glad you liked the two cats, too. I thought of that and just couldn't resist, and you know Psycho wasn't gonna do the smart thing and behave herself. And what are you on about, wintery days?? We just got a foot of snow in New Jersey! I HATE snow!!


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