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Reviews For Reading the Signs
Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 8:41 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, gosh, I had tears in my eyes just reading this---it was really very touching, from the horror of the burn victims, to Harry's anguish at his mistake, to Severus admitting how much he really does care.

    I love how parental Severus has become, and that he's finally able to acknowledge it, too!

    Author's Response: Oh, I'm so glad you liked it.  Severus did admit it, finally, but I think he shocked himself in doing so.
Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 8:08 pm
Reviewer: sunsethill (Signed) [Report This]
    Whew. Another major tear jerker. And I don't think I've ever seen anyone explore just how dangerous "Incendio" actually could be in the hands of a child.

    Author's Response:

    Heh, I never intend for these chapters to be tearjerkers, they just kind of end up that way. 

Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 7:24 pm
Reviewer: pkrosche (Signed) [Report This]
    This was a perfect chapter, you are truly amazing! I can't wait to read the next chapter!!

    Severus reacted perfectly in my opinion. I was surprised and more than a little pleased with his "lesson". It was great thinking on his (well, your) part to take Harry to St. Mungo's. I'm pretty sure Harry won't play with incendio again! Severus' punishment was also fitting, as Harry wouldn't know the damaging effects of other spells and it would be quite tedious and impractical to travel to St. Mungo's for each incident that would be bound to occur if he didn't learn now.

    I absolutly adore fics that can evoke an emotional responce from me (which, considering, isn't really THAT hard) and you've done it again! I just love the dynamic you've created between Harry and Severus, and am only sad that Ron and Hermione don't understand their relationship. Hopefully that will change, when SEVEURS ADOPTS HARRY!! But, I suppose that will come when they're ready, say, at the end of the year so Harry dosen't have to return to the Dursleys...huh? huh?

    I really hope that you reveal to us what Harry's sign is for Severus, although I have an idea... Also, hopefully we'll get some insight into Snape's mind for what he has planned for the future. I'm excited! Please update as soon as you can!

    Author's Response:

    Thank you for such kind words and for such a lovely, detailed review!  I thought it was a rather fitting lesson, as kids at that age (and older, really) don't have any real sense of their mortality.  Harry learns this lesson rather early compared to other kids, as Voldemort is after him, but at this point in the story he's not aware of that yet, so I thought it would be appropriate.

    Hermione and Ron do, in their own way, understand where Harry's coming from.  As best they can, anyway.  They've always had loving parents, though, so they'll never *quite* see it the same way.  Plus they aren't there to see soft and mushy!Snape.  They don't object to it, they just don't understand.

    Harry's sign for snape will indeed be revealed (although I think it will be a surprise to no one, lol).  As for the future...well, Snape and Harry are both used to survival mode.  They haven't quite given themselves the luxury of planning for the future.  Yet. 

Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 6:48 pm
Reviewer: Keina (Signed) [Report This]
    If i could choose a writter to chain hier to her keyboard, that would have to be you ! I love this story so much ! Thank you ;-)

    Author's Response: The sad part is, I am pretty much chained to my keyboard.  It's just not always to Reading the Signs!  But thank you very much for you kind words!
Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 6:46 pm
Reviewer: Jade_Sullivan (Signed) [Report This]
    A beautiful chapter. I love the subtle tenderness you've created between Harry and Severus. Well done!

    Author's Response: Thank you!  I try not to rush them, but it's tough!
Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 6:37 pm
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed) [Report This]
    “I would feel nothing, Harry, because if something happened to you I do not think I would survive it.”

    OK, you killed me with that one. When Harry wanted to know what Snape would feel I was on pins and needles waiting for the answer. Another tissue got pulled from the infamous Kleenix box on my computer desk.

    Wow, Snape is turning into an incredible father for Harry. This was a terrific chapter. Well done!

    Author's Response: Hee!  I think that floored everyone, me included.  I didn't think Severus was quite there yet, but what do you know!  It was awfully brave of Harry to ask, don't you think?
Title: Chapter 20 03 Dec 2007 3:06 pm
Reviewer: Twinheart (Signed) [Report This]
    Brilliant chapter! Snape's tactic - the trip to St. Mungos to see the effects of dangerous spell work- was inspired! And the make-up scene at the end was heart-wrenching. Very well done!

    Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you liked Snape's lesson.  I thought it was well conceived, if I do say so myself!  But yeah, the make up scene at the end has been written for several months now.  The hard part was getting the boys to the point where that would seem natural.
Title: Chapter 19 02 Dec 2007 11:21 pm
Reviewer: tabbycat (Signed) [Report This]
    One more word perhaps?”

    “No.”

    This time it was Snape’s turn to be annoyed. “I need to stop falling into that trap,”

    This was good! You have a great subtle sense of humour - keep it up. Also great cliffhanger, looking forward to update. (:

    Author's Response: Heh, that's Harry's slightly Slytherin side coming out.  After all, "No" is one word.  Severus ought to be more specific!
Title: Chapter 13 02 Dec 2007 8:10 pm
Reviewer: tabbycat (Signed) [Report This]
    even if the hat had made his hair even messier than usually. Ron had nearly died laughing. Harry wondered if there was such a thing as an anti-static charm.

    What a great idea! If only...

    Author's Response: Heh, no kidding...I wish!
Title: Chapter 12 02 Dec 2007 7:47 pm
Reviewer: tabbycat (Signed) [Report This]
    Such a cool idea with the heating charms. I like Ron's relaxed attitude towards Snape.

    Author's Response: Ron is trying, despite himself.  And yeah, I totally wish I had a toque with a built in heating charm.

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