the Eagle owl
Slytherin!
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What was Potter doing, showing up at Hogwarts looking like Snape’s son? Snape is not Happy to discover that his son Ian has an older clone in Harry Potter.
Takes Place: 1st Year
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Snape flavour: Snape is Cruel
Tags: Sibling Addition
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Ms Loving
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Bashing, Neglect
Chapters: 46 - Completed: No - Updated: 14 Nov 2014 / 10 May 2013
Series: None - Challenges: Real Brother
Chapters: 46 - Completed: No - Updated: 14 Nov 2014 / 10 May 2013
Series: None - Challenges: Real Brother
| Title: Chapter 46: Do you know why you are being punished? | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Reviewer: Ms Loving (Signed) |
- I don't usually review stories, since I usually feel awkward about it, but I'll try.
I love this story and every chapter in it. To me the characters are very well written and with a lot of depth. I can undeestand why Ian acts the way he does and I love seeing him change bit by bit even without Severus' input. I really like stories, where Severus isn't the only one needing convincing, but usually the sibling or potential sibling is harder to convince and needs some strong prodding from Severus to accept Harry, so this is a nice change, especially since Severus has far more things to get over (his history with James, Harry's exploits in school, preconceived notions etc.) whereas the child can approach Harry mostly unbiased. It makes your story very believable and easy to empathize with. I like Harry's and Snape's portrayal, too, though I'd love to rip Severus' head of sometimes and screwed it back on correctly. It is just another proof for your awesome writing though, since it really feels very relateable.
I also enjoy the pacing of the writing. The story never feels rushed or like everything is happening too close together and oddly convenient. I often feel that writers don't give their characters enough time to deal with their emotions and the story feels forced, but you have managed to make the characters seem like a puzzle that is carefully being assembled with some tiles clicking quite easily, while others need more care and patience and a good eye.
I stumbled across your story by accident through the challenge and am quite glad about it.
Keep up the good work!