As annoyed as I was with Severus at the end of the last chapter, I can't help but feel sorry for him now--he really does love Harry tremendously.
It's just that being a parent is new to him; under the best of circumstances, anyone would make some mistakes. And even though we don't know much about your Severus' past, I have the impression that it was unhappy, that he always had trouble relating to people and now he's the primary caretaker for a very needy and damaged child. Of course he's not going to be perfect.
This doesn't mean that my heart doesn't break for poor little Harry. He is just so sweet and so good, and he tries so hard and still suffers so much--I think Severus just needs to quit teaching and stay home so he can love and cuddle Harry all day. I'm not sure what they'd do about having money for food and other basic necessities, but I'm sure Dumbledore could arrange something.
I had to grin at how Severus let his remorse and worry and guilt morph into anger at his students (it's really not funny, I suppose, but I still had to smile). I bet the students will never forget that Potions class.
And it was good of Madame Pomfrey to stay with Harry and even to lecture Severus--he does need to find someone who can adequately supervise Harry, yet still understand Harry's fragile state.
Hmm, sounds like Molly Weasley would be perfect for the job, and Harry would have playmates and someone who could teach him his lessons, too!
| Title: Chapter 6
| 02 Oct 2007 4:12 am
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| Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous)
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ooooh! why did you have to stop here!
i've been waiting for this chapter FOREVER
finally - severus realizes that he's hurting harry!
SOB - i need more!
| Title: Chapter 6
| 02 Oct 2007 12:56 am
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| Reviewer: Lady Julie Snape (Anonymous)
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Oh if the Dursleys weren't being dealt with as we speak...
I was on the verge of tears with Harry! That poor baby boy! Severus really does need to do more but he loves his son - I can see it by the way you write. Can't wait to see what else happens and when Sev becomes super protective father. Does Harry get kidnapped by Malfoy or someone? How does Severus find out?
Please udpate when you can, I'm really looking forward to reading.
Yours,
Lady Julie Snape.
| Title: Chapter 5
| 29 Sep 2007 10:49 pm
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| Reviewer: rosemaryeve (Anonymous)
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Lovely story, I am enjoying this tremendously, and I also enjoyed Whelp.
You write very well.
Oh, Severus, you foolish, foolish man.
You're going to have your work cut out for you, fixing the damage you've done.
*Please* update soon, this chapter is killing me.
| Title: Chapter 5
| 28 Sep 2007 9:45 am
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| Reviewer: JMGodfreyIII (Anonymous)
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You know, I'm really liking Rose Parkinson, the little we've seen of her. She seems very level-headed and, dare I say it?, kind. She could have freaked out when she realized Harry was talking to the snake. It seems like that is not an uncommon reaction among wizards, but she handled it extremely well, not alarming Harry or making him feel ostracized and taking him to his father.
Severus handled the Parselmouth issue pretty well, too, I thought, but he really should know better than to give Harry instructions like not getting off the sofa and letting himself get too involved with his potions to the point of forgetting what his son needs.
I suppose that's because he's still getting used to being a parent and he's trying to juggle his new responsibilities as a teacher, but still.... Well, at least, there should be some angst in the next chapter or two to look forward to.
I can't wait for the next chapter!
| Title: Chapter 5
| 28 Sep 2007 5:19 am
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| Reviewer: blue artemis (Anonymous)
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That is going to cause such a setback. Severus is so callous sometimes. This chapter made me want to hit him.
Ah, man... should have seen it coming. Should've seen it... but I didn't. Snape was certainly in a mood wasn't he? I can't really say I blame him, though. My heart still goes out to Harry, however. Poor child has no idea when to listen, and when it's okay to deviate from the rules just a touch. The fact that really kicks me in the gut, is that he is only trying to do his best to obey his daddy and now he's in trouble for doing what he thought he was supposed to. And on top of that, how humiliating to wet his pants yet again! Agh, poor kid. Miri is right. You are sick and mean and twisted ;) But we clearly can't get enough of it.
Great job!
| Title: Chapter 5
| 28 Sep 2007 2:46 am
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| Reviewer: Harriverse (Anonymous)
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A rather realistic portrayal of a new father--at least one who begins with an older child. After all, when you have to start from "scratch" you have a totally dependant baby that must be completely taken care of. You have to put your life on hold for theirs. But starting with a todler or older child, you aren't aware of how much they can or can't do because you missed knowing them when they could do nothing for themselves. That's when most people get out of controll. After all, it looks like a regular child so they should be able to think and act like a responsible young adult! I hope he feels REALLYS sorry when Harry runs off thinking he's a freak and in Snape's way.
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