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Reviews For The Poor of God
"Harry blinks at him owlishly." "There is no chance of being apprehended in his folly, if folly it is." I am speechless... But I will say I hope this story never ends, it is such an emotional rollarcoaster that you have taken us on within the lives of two of our favorite characters in the world and are doing an amazingly stunning brilliant job of it and there is no way that I express how estatic I am when there is an update, it truly is breath taking. And besides the fact that your story is amazing in every way, in regards to literature, it is also heart wrenching in a way that only the most acomplished writer can invoke emotion in her readers...you do that. So, if this story must end, write another sequel, and make it a series. Author's Response: I am afraid the story will end, sooner or later, but I will admit that I don't actually have any idea where or how at the moment, so I hope that's a comfort. :)
Author's Response: LOL ETHNOCENTRISM. My bad. Now that I understand what you were saying, though, I am twice as flattered as before. Being compared to other writers is one thing, being compared to natural and man made marvels quite another...
I must have somehow missed the last chapter; how, I don't quite know....but it means I have twice the magic today, so I'm not complaining. Everything about these last two chapters was beautifully done.....I was reminded of how good your characterization of everyone is compared to other fics I've read once AGAIN when I read Dumbledore's dressing-down of Snape. I thought it was a bit anti-climactic considering all the attention it's been given over the previous chapters, but when I think about it and consider Hermione's comment; it really makes sense. It's EXACTLY the sort of thing Dumbledore would say to rebuke Snape; and I appreciated the line about Wizards such as Dumbledore rarely needing to yell to achieve the same effect. The attack on Luna brought out Snape's caring side *again*; and I loved the sheer depth of his reactions. How he dealt with the offending Slytherins was tastefully done, true to Snape's character as always. This line in particular, "You have attempted to commit the crimes of a man. You will face me as one." was one that sent chills up my spine. It was something that Snape would say; and conveyed his utter anger and outrage without needing to resort to yelling. I could almost hear the dangerous undertones in his voice. The last scene between Harry and Snape made me smile again though; it was beautiful, and I love that Snape shows the most concern and caring for Harry when Harry's just fallen asleep. I love how true you can stay true to their characters and STILL get them to care about each other. And there's no doubt in my mind Snape cares about Harry....his 'agonizing, gut-clenching terror' shows that. Author's Response: There's a reason I had that little exchange between Hermione and Ron in there. I thought it was slightly anticlimactic too, but I knew it had to be like that, so I appropriated my characters for an explanation. I'm glad you liked that line, it was one of my favorites. :)
Author's Response: You probably won't see much of Etching and Greenleaf after this, just know that they're in for several weeks of scrubbing dungeon classroom floors with toothbrushes.
And Snape's growing love for Harry is beautifully portrayed. Author's Response: I think it's plain enough, even without a speech, that Dumbledore was always very careful who he allowed to take charge of Slytherin House---before Snape it was Slughorn, who might not be a towering pillar of moral rectitude but who fought Voldemort back to back with McGonagall and Shacklebolt when it came down to it. :)
Five hundred points...wow. However, the man is clever. He probably realizes that his house will work together to earn the points back, but also knows that the two remaining seventh years will have to face the scorn of students for the rest of the year. That section made me think back to Harry's first year when 150 points were taken from Gryffindor...and he was miserable after having to put up with the anger of all the other students. I can't imagine how much crap these boys are going to get for a whopping 500. The image of Snape constantly pushing Harry's chest back down into a lying position just made me laugh a bit. Also, this line made me smile: "Flat on my back, 'cept for the loo, or you'll tie me down," Harry recites dutifully, with the air of one quoting an oft repeated maxim. I think my favorite part of the whole story was definitely this: "I reckon this one did," says Harry flatly. Snape is not sure what impels him, but he finds his hand drifting to the side of Harry's face, to trace the jagged pink line of the sealed cut marring the side of his pale face. "So it did," he says quietly. I absolutely LOVE Snape's subtle gestures of concern for Harry. Love them. They are more effective than anything Snape could say to him. Thanks for another great chapter. They are conisitently brilliant. Author's Response: Hoo boy, you better believe it. Those Slytherin boys are in for a miserable time. I'm glad you laughed! I always try to make things a bit funny but my sense of humor is so weird I never know whether I've succeeded.
Brilliant chapter, worth the wait :) "Have you learned nothing in seven years in Slytherin House?" he asks, in a voice of deadly quiet. "Such bullheaded, imprudent behavior as yours I might anticipate from a Gryffindor, but as my student I would have expected you to have acquired a deeper appreciation of the nuances of honor than to imagine that yours or mine would be served by an act a hundred times more disgraceful than the one you sought to avenge." That gave me the shivers. "I made you Head of Slytherin House for a reason, Severus. I have never known a moment's regret for it." I should think so. This man is awesome. (How is he on doll-making though? Just thought that maybe after such a stressful day a little therapeutic doll-making might be relaxing for him. Then you could have a bit more time for writing. Oops, just a thought, I can see the glares from both of you from here... I'll just pop off and do a bit more on my remedial grammar then.) I just love this story, more, soon please. Author's Response: I'm glad you thought it was worth the wait! Thanks for your email, by the way--I would have replied, but figured you would rather I kept hammering away at the chapter. :-) As to doll-making!Snape...honestly, he hasn't forgiven for the last time I made an adorable stuffed felt version of him just 4 inches tall, I really don't think I ought to suggest it---he might kill me with a tapestry needle. |
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