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Reviews For No Bed of Roses
Someone should tell Holly that Severus worked himself into exhaustion to save Harry. Would wizardly law really allow Regulas to take Holly away from her father? It's nice that Sirius realizes now he was cruel, but will he be willing to make any amends? Author's Response: I'm not sure Holly would care that Snape worked himself to exhaustion to save Harry when it's Snape who seemed to have encouraged Draco to continue hating Harry in the first place. As to whether Regulus could have Holly taken away, may be the law would help him, maybe it wouldn't. The threat is enough for Snape because even if legally Regulus can't, forcing the issue would create more resentment and Snape knows that very well. Holly would hate Snape forever if Harry left and Snape tried to stop her.
Wonderful chapter thank you for updating so promptly. I'm hoping Hermione is coming around to the Holly situation and is thinking about her attitude. Dudley has become a real character in this story, thank you for making him and Regulus such interesting characters. Also Sirius is developing into a very rounded interesting character, thinking about his past behaviour. Thank you so much Author's Response: Thank you. This does seem to be a turning point for a lot of characters where they will all (hopefully) see the error of their ways
I like that all the adults, who are all failures as guardians, end up having to reflect on their own actions this chapter. Also Dudley. I acknowledge that other characters also had some self reflection, but I'm mostly focused on the adults and Dudley. Regulus's line about the Malfoys raising a Death Eater was so satisfying. Hell, literally everything he said in that call out was satisfying to hear. So cathartic. Speaking of cathartic, Dudley's breakdown in front of Sirius was very pleasing to read as well. It made me feel proud of the boy. It's one thing to try and be a better person, but having to confront a reflection of your harm to others (as I'm sure seeing Draco attack Harry was) is incredibly difficult. Lastly, I laughed while reading about Dudley punching Draco. I just thought the imagine of him giving Draco a 5 piece combo was hilarious. 😂 Author's Response: There's so much reflection going on right now and so much more needed. Regulus certainly didn't pull his punches with any of them and it's something they all needed to hear. Whether they will actually listen to it is the question. Dudley pounding on Draco's face was certainly a well deserved beating.
Author's Response: I understand what you mean. Snape certainly needs a lot of therapy before he can have a place in his daughter's life. Hopefully the redemption coming is believable.
Author's Response: Hopefully the consequences live up to expectations. I'm glad my next chapter is an eager after work event 😁 |
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