Potions and Snitches
Snape and Harry Gen Fanfiction Archive

Reviews For Reading the Signs
Title: Chapter 19 13 Nov 2007 6:02 pm
Reviewer: DaughterOfAres (Signed) [Report This]
    *Gasp* Is Harry in trouble? Granted he shouldn't be playing with fire, but hopefully Snape won't be to upset. Also, I love Harry's attitude about talking, he's acting like such a kid. Its wonderful. Anyway, good chapter, please update soon.

    Author's Response:

    I don't think Snape is too impressed that Harry tried an Incendio.  There will certainly be some reprecussions -- that will be next chapter.

    I'm so glad you think that Harry's acting like a kid.  That was one of my frustrations with the books.  He always seemed too mature.  Well, besides Order of the Phoenix, anyway :) 

Title: Chapter 19 13 Nov 2007 5:53 pm
Reviewer: ChibiSnape (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh its a pity you didnt get featured, you were so close too. Anyway loving the chapter, its such a pleasure to read.

    Author's Response:

    Hmm, do you do chibi snape fan art by any chance?  I think I may have a wallpaper from you that I love!  Anyway, thanks so much for the review, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    It was actually one of the harder ones to write!

Title: Chapter 19 13 Nov 2007 3:27 pm
Reviewer: Jade_Sullivan (Signed) [Report This]
    I love your style of writing. It's so...effortless (if that makes sense), and your pacing of this story is perfect.

    Accidental magic, huh? I think Snape should take that as a sign that the poor boy is making himself sick with tension--although I think Snape already knows it. I doubt that Harry is in real trouble. However, I'm sure that he's thinking differently.

    These lines were particularly great:

    He watched as Snape read the words and then run his fingers through the long greasy locks. He closed his eyes and whispered into his palms “It’s true. We have all failed you.”

    **The use of the word "we" just made me want to attack Severus with a running hug... lol.

    I loved this chapter. Keep up the great writing :)

    Author's Response:

    Heh, I only *wish* it was effortless.  The number of times I've tried to figure out at least a basic timeline only to have the boys ignore my wishes is crazy.  Because then I have to rethink my outline, lol.  And this time I found some pretty clunky bits that I had to go back and edit after it was posted.

    But I'm glad it *seems* effortless.  That's a huge compliment!  You're very good at picking up what Harry's going through.  He was sick with (from?) tension.  It was hard to get that across though, because this chapter was from his POV, and an 11 year old boy isn't particularly self aware.

    Thankfully he has Severus to be aware for him ;)

Title: Chapter 19 13 Nov 2007 7:29 am
Reviewer: cathyrf (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, I got caught thinking "poor Harry" twice in this chapter. Once when he was explaining why he wasn't talking (and that statement caused a lump in my throat) and then at the very end as he's waiting for Snape to explode.

    Poor Harry...oops, that's three.

    I'm dying to know just what ARE his signs for Snape! Oh, and so Slytherin of Snape to get him to answer all those questions in class. That's the Severus we all know and love!

    Love, love, love this story.

    Author's Response: Haha.  I thought the same thing a few times :)  Glad you liked it, and thanks for the review!
Title: Chapter 18 07 Nov 2007 9:16 pm
Reviewer: Jade_Sullivan (Signed) [Report This]
    "Slowly. . .slowly. . . he reached a hand out -- just his thumb really -- to stroke the back of Harry's hand. He hoped the gesture would soften his next words. There was a time for reassurance, but he would not coddle the boy. It would aid neither of them."

    **I loved the description of that gesture. So subtle, yet incredibly sweet.

    Severus giving Harry a bedtime just...well...made me feel extremely cuddly. I'll admit it. lol. I love it when Snape acts fatherly. *sigh*

    A good chapter!

    Author's Response: Hee, it made me feel all cuddly too!  And I'm glad you liked that particular bit, it was one of my favourites too.
Title: Chapter 18 07 Nov 2007 4:25 am
Reviewer: sweets2 (Signed) [Report This]
    Love what you are doing with the story. Please continue it soon. The question is will Harry learn to trust him or will the self-imposed silence keep going. Even though he said he would say one or two words plus incantations.

    Author's Response: You will see son, that Harry is having a bit of trouble.  Hopefully it will all work out soon.
Title: Chapter 18 07 Nov 2007 12:51 am
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    I loved this chapter! It's so fulfilling to see how far Harry and Severus have come, and even if Severus isn't entirely comfortable with this closeness, he certainly isn't rejecting it either. In fact, his subconscious is probably quite pleased.

    Looking forward to more!

    Author's Response: His subconscious is definitely trying, that's for sure!  And no, neither one of them are entirely comfortable.  They've never been in this type of relationship before.  But they're getting there!
Title: Chapter 18 07 Nov 2007 12:09 am
Reviewer: sunsethill (Signed) [Report This]
    Harry is a force of nature! Not only does he have Severus protecting him, but he now has Severus adopting him in all but the legalities. I'm sure those are coming up soon. You are doing a great job showing the process Severus is going through as he assumes his fatherly duties.

    Author's Response: He really is a boy to be reckoned with.  Severus can see what's happening to him, but it's completely out of his control.  It's fun to watch (and to write!).
Title: Chapter 18 06 Nov 2007 10:23 pm
Reviewer: ChibiSnape (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh i hope you get featured, this is such a good story, i cant wait until you update again!Ahhh poor beltless Severus, sometimes a spell just doesnt cut it...lol.More Sev/Harry bonding please, but really you rock!!! Keep going please ^_^

    Author's Response: I'm glad you like it!  And no worries, I'll definitely keep going.  These two have quite the grip on me.
Title: Chapter 18 06 Nov 2007 10:19 pm
Reviewer: DaughterOfAres (Signed) [Report This]
    Good chapter. Please update soon. I love how Snape is becoming so...parental.

    Author's Response: He is, isn't he?    It's fun, because he doesn't see it until after he's done it, and by then it's too late :)

Disclaimer Charm: Harry Potter and all related works including movie stills belong to J.K. Rowling, Scholastic, Warner Bros, and Bloomsbury. Used without permission. No copyright infringement is intended. No money is being made off of this site. All fanfiction and fanart are the property of the individual writers and artists represented on this site and do not represent the views and opinions of the Webmistress.

Powered by eFiction 3.5