Slytherin!
The summer Harry turns eighteen he sleeps alone in a shed at the Burrow. Will he be fit to return to Hogwarts for a seventh year of education? What does a last year at Hogwarts have to offer in the aftermaths of Voldemort’s demise? And how will Harry cope with the Headmaster in office?
Takes Place: 7th Year
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by teriwright
Rated: 16+
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Warnings: Romance/Het, Romance/Slash, Self-harm, Suicide Themes
Chapters: 47 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Nov 2015 / 11 Nov 2014
Series: Spiral - Challenges: None
Chapters: 47 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Nov 2015 / 11 Nov 2014
Series: Spiral - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15 The Grief Swallower | 08 Apr 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- I'm really enjoying the creativity of your story. So many new magical terms, processes, gifts, etc. You have a great imagination and the skills to convey it.
I'm still a bit negative towards Snape, but boy is he an engaging character! :-)
His threat to expel Harry right off the bat was in character for Snape, but still makes me want to kick him in the nads.
Author's Response: Snape's character is so full of contradictions. It's a delightful challenge to try to make him out :-)
| Title: Chapter 17: 17 The Double Knightâs Spiral Battle Move | 22 Apr 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- I'm honestly not surprised in the least with the Snape you have built in this story. He would have no qualms about stealing someone else's work IMHO. Kinda throws into doubt all his other so-called accomplishments doesn't it?
In fact, while reading the beginning part of this chapter, I was wondering why snape was acting so out of character by helping Harry :-)
Great twist though.
Can harry finally give up on him now? *dangerously close to whining* I think enough is enough. Harry is verging into doormat territory if he just accepts this and still defends Snape.
Author's Response: *Whining back* You are so suspicious of Snape! You're supposed to be shocked, not to expect such behaviour from him! :-) Okay, I acknowledge that he is a difficult and ambivalent character, but wasn't that scene with Harry and Snape doing the Double Knight's Move just lovely? I agree with your analysis though that Harry is just a little too pliant and forgiving. But it's approaching saintly territory, not doormat!
| Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 The Grief Swallower test | 01 May 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- I'm sorry, I just can't help it. Are we just going to ignore the fact that Snape stole Harry's work? Yes, you included a good reason why Harry's name alone wouldn't have got the paper published but Snape still stole the work. He didn't ask permission, he didn't explain his intentions beforehand, he didn't apologize, he didn't do the research or writing, nothing. He just stole it and took the credit. I just don't get it.
I did like the foreshadowing and warning the grumpy Healer relayed to Harry. That they'll suck him dry due to his celebrity status and scarcity of his skills. I'm curious as to where that will go.
Author's Response:
Don't apologise! I really appreciate how you protest the inconsistencies and the unfairness of some points in the story! Can’t get away with anything… But, I promise, a few chapters ahead, there will be a further explanation - a scene between S and H where the acromantula paper is discussed - with a little twist to it, that I hope you will appreciate and that, hopefully, will make you see things a little differently. Can’t tell you more…
About the ”use you until you fall into pieces” warning, it’s interesting that you picked it up, because it is indeed a danger with talented and kind people like Harry, who so wish to do good by persons around them. If they don’t define the boundaries of their abilities to help others, they will loose themselves. I don’t think that I will be able to elaborate very much on the subject in this story, though. Harry would need to work at St Mungo’s to illustrate the point and he still has six months left at Hogwarts. Maybe I could leave it for a possible sequel?
Did I tell you that I enjoy your reviews very much?
| Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Which father? | 22 May 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- Jesus Christ! I go away from this site for a week at look what happens to a favorite story of mine :-) Half a dozen new chapters! yay! I'm sure this review will be equally long.
I love the magic you create and use in this story. I just love it! So many authors write in the HP fandom but rarely have magic in their stories. A perfect example is Harry conjuring his tea cup and floating the milk and teapot. Of course magical students would take every opportunity to use magic for every little thing. Oh, and the thing with the newspapers transfigured into various flying creatures? Awesome!
But, the continued actions of Snape towards Harry are breaking my heart every time a new chapter comes out.
Also, Harry is being driven to the ground day by day and won't push back or take action. He's being defeated by those he saved. And reacting to school mate taunts with a hex is not taking action. It's reacting that does no good. He still has a lot to learn.
His reputation and chances of a happy future in Brittan are kaput at this point IMHO. Even if the journalism profession is completely overhauled, the name of Potter is now suspicious and not to be trusted. There's no un-doing this kind of thing. He could jump through hoops for the rest of his life trying to prove himself again and again to people who don't deserve it and it'll change nothing.
And Steadfast, WTF is her problem? I seriously want to smack her. She is frequently unprofessional and obviously does not work well with a team ie: sharing info and instructions. Like that Harry was supposed to inform her of his school yard fights?? If she was such a great auror, she'd already be investigating this w/o Harry having to spoon feed her. /rant *sheepish* sorry about that ;-)
Sigh, if I were harry, I would be bitterly regretting fighting voldemort instead of just warning all his loved one's of his plans to not fight and leaving the UK. The "people" don't deserve Harry nor his blood, sweat, magic and sacrifice.
I hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel for these two. I also hope the Daily prophet is exposed for the propaganda machine they really are.
Sigh... one can only wish :-)
Ok, last point: Are we going to address Snape's thievery? i'm sorry, I just can't mentally let it go. But I will refrain from mentioning it again.
Author's Response: Thanks for the long review, it's entertaining :-) I promise: in two chapters, the "thievery" will be adressed!
| Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 In the poisonous trailings of a Blast-Ended Skrewt | 22 May 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- This was a fantastic chapter! I loved the confrontation. I hate that I love watching Snape finally crack, just a bit. We finally get a glimpse into his true thoughts instead of interpreting his actions and how he's dealing with all these issues. What his fears are. Just fantastic! It actually gave me a bit of hope for some weird reason.
I also loved seeing Harry's reaction (the knives into the door where Snape had just been) and a crack in his facade as well. This is one time where Harry has more experience and knowledge that Snape LOL
Author's Response: Thanks!
| Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26 To trust a Slytherin | 29 May 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- Though abrasive, Snape made some very good points about Harry's character and actions, or non-actions as it were, that I've been noticing throughout the story.
It's past time for Harry to grow up and cultivate a bit of pride in himself. He will certainly be eaten alive in the RL if he persists in being a doormat.
Whew! Finally the Acromantula Paper was addressed. I guess I'm happy with the explanation, but still feel sort of hollow about the whole thing. I want to blame Snape for the entire thing but professional academics and editors of Scientific Journals are some of the most snobbish, arrogant and dismissive people I've had the misfortune to meet in RL, so I can totally see this as a reasonable excuse for what happened.
Still, I'm happy that particular issue has been addressed at put to bed.
LOL, I'm curious as to Steadfast's reaction to Harry's dressing down of her leadership skills. A good example of the growing up Harry needs to do when he all but explodes instead of calmly telling someone off. Fun to read though :-)
I get the impression that Harry is more and more being steered into the Auror dept by Snape and Steadfast with all other options being denied or closed to him. Is my perception wrong? Will Harry attempt buck the pressure to become a Healer or something related or just conform to expectations? I have a guess but don't want to say anything quite yet.
Thanks for the update and I can't wait for more!
Author's Response:
I see what you mean about the hollow feeling and about the snobbishness of the academic world. As it is, Harry did not even try to protest the publication, but even if he had, he would probably have met that haughty, stubborn dismissal (on the Journal’s part, not Snape’s). You can and you should (as I hope Harry will learn and start to do) fight for your rights, but sometimes you have to realise that some conflicts cost more than they are worth and accept that you need to leave some things as they are, although it’s unfair… I wonder if that is how Harry reasons, a bit too frequently maybe, and therefore choose not to fight for himself? I mean, if you’ve had to grow up with people who despise you and mistreat you and moreover has had to dodge and then fight a Dark Lord, then, maybe, it’s hard to raise the indignation and the motivation to fight lesser transgressions?
A little closer insight into Mrs Steadfast’s character is coming in the next chapter. The Auror/ Healer issue will be dealt with within a few chapters - I'm curious about your guess :-)
| Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27 The Threat | 06 Jun 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- I think this is the first time in this story Harry was able to misdirect or outright lie to Snape and get away with it. I'm referring to the password discussion.
I like how Kingsley was able to re-enforce the idea that Harry needs to fight back, especially towards authority, in order to protect himself.
Author's Response: Yes, the fighting back is a theme that repeats itself. It was a bit ironical, though, don't you think, that Kinglsey came up with this just as Snape and Harry had had that conversation after class and actually sorted some things out?
| Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Precautions and Preparations | 06 Jun 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- Gah! Cliffie!
Should I be suspicious of Ginny? Or am I descending to Mad Eye levels of paranoia? I guess I'm always a bit suspicious of her character in whatever story I read. Too much fanfiction :-)
I'm becoming more solidified in my guess as to Harry's future career.
I also enjoyed reading Ron's explanation about doing something because you want to and not because someone else wants you to. I think this is something Harry desperately needs to internalize and emulate. I want to think Ron expounded upon his reasoning for Harry's benefit and not the benefit of the discussion they were having. Sort of a subtle nudge to Harry. That Ron see's how Harry was guided in most of his decisions in the past. But, that is probably my own speculation and imagination at work.
Anyhoo, love the updates as always and can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Mad Eye Moody, is that you :-)? That would explain your extreme reticence to grant Snape a ghost of chance ever since the beginning of this story... But to extend your suspicions to Ginny... Hmm... seriously, you're right in-so-much that Ginny is not that uncomplicated sweet girl character that one might be misled to believe - but would she really do anything deliberately to hurt Harry? I guess you'll have to wait and see :-)
| Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30 A holiday goes awry | 11 Jun 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- :-) Of course a writer must indulge in one's fancies. That's the entire point of writing isn't it? Us readers are a secondary concern I would think.
Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks! Although I do care about you readers as well, naturally. Otherwise I would not publish the story, but keep it to myself... Sometimes what I picture in my head and write down is not at all what the readers perceive and react to and that is very valuable for me to know in order to become a better writer.
| Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Dead wizards do not Apparate | 18 Jun 2015 |
| Reviewer: teriwright (Signed) |
- Though I completely understand Harry's instinct to get back to the UK, he did mess up big time by fleeing custody. I wonder how that will play out. There's got to be come consequences to that I'd imagine. Like not being accepted into the Auror program at the very least.
I hope you have a great vacation!
Author's Response:
I’m afraid the consequences of the attack in Paris and Harry’s AK will need a few more chapters to sort out. It will be complicated - but I kind of like that :-)
I had a great vacation, by the way - I hadn’t been abroad for a long time and it’s always sort of refreshing to realise that everyday life can play out in slightly different ways than at home, and still be just fine!