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Reviews For Never Say Remember
But I loved how Snape felt the bubblefruit in his pocket and offered it to Harry! And this kid's retort was actually sort of funny...I sure love a cheeky Harrry. I can't wait for the next chapter! I love how this alternates back and forth... I adore both plotlines, and I never have to wait too long to indulge in either one of them ;) Thanks for such a great story! Author's Response: Poor Snape is rather socially stunted...he thinks bubblefruit is the cure-all for Harry's troubles. Now he's been told otherwise. :) I don't see either Harry as a person who will cry easily...but don't worry, there's still plenty of angst. Thank you for posting your thoughts!
Author's Response: He's had a bit of a reality check. But he hasn't given up on Snape completely. Thank you for the review!
"You can't be that different from him. You can't!" I love that line, it's perfection. And Severus's reactions were great. Happy writing on the next chapter! Author's Response: Well, I don't actually have featured story status, but I appreciate the vote of confidence from so many people. The support I've gotten here has helped me grow as a writer. :) Ah, that was a newly written line. I'm happy to know that the editing is making the story more memorable. Thank you for letting me know!
And so sad, the feeling of wanting something, yet fearing to reach out for it. Reading from this Snape's point of view is always rather depressing. I mean, the other Snape has it difficult as well, but this Snape is just so...hopeless. And to see him crush Harry's hope because he himself cannot bear having any is rather heart-breaking. There was a brief bit of humor when you had Snape ask if Dumbledore was infested by the wrackspurts. It's nice to know that Snape is still capable of a bit of humor, even when he feels his situation to be so dire. Author's Response: Well even if it is sad, you've articulated Snape's perspective quite well! I like having characters make the wrong choice, as long as it makes sense from their perspective. Can't really say more...it's too tempting to talk about future chapters. In the original version of this chapter, Snape took a much harder line and Harry was more passive. But I decided that Harry should take some of his frustrated hope and start making demands, and that should have an effect on Snape. Thank you for your review!
Author's Response: Thank you! That idea was the seed for the whole story.
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But I'd rather wait for a quality story over instant quantity, so take as much time as you need, and thanks for writing! Author's Response:
Thank you! I enjoy exploring the possibilities of a "what if" premise, particularly in how it would change the life and outlook of a person. I'm glad you're enjoying (and also annoyed ;-) ) by the pacing-sometimes I wonder if my story is too focused on character reactions and not enough on plot. But other stories I've written (original stories - this is my first HP fic) tended to be all plot and no character, so I'm happy you find this a good balance. Thank you for your patience...I appreciate it. :)
Author's Response: Well, each writer has to follow their own quirky psychology. Deadlines give me anxiety. It might force me to write, but it can also force me to play it safe and not be truly creative. So I prefer to write when I know no one's waiting impatiently for an update. Other people might thrive on the pressure of getting new words out to their readers. As for my next project...it is my plan to start something and work on it in between chapter edits. But I can't decide what. I'm torn between a sequel for this story, a re-sorting story, and answering some challenges. I might do the challenges first, just to take a break from the novel-length fic. Thank you for posting!
Elegantly planned out. There's soft, sad quality to it that is made more real because you don't make it too dramatic. It's hard being Severus, having to take care of both your wife, and now a disobedient and rebellious son. But it's also hard to be Harry, where he has to learn to accept the fact that a man he has hated since the beginning of his Hogwarts years is with his beloved mother. It's very well executed and I can't wait for more. Author's Response: One nice aspect of writing beforehand is that I could implement that rule with the two AU characters before I explained it. Interestingly, I think the rule creates subtler dialogue, as two of the characters…well, never say remember, even though the issue of memory is a big factor in their lives. I'd be interested to know if the dialogue meshes well with the narrative parts, since the narrative is where I tend to be more lyrical and the dialogue is more like short, quick beats. Is that too weird and obscure a question? And I realize you can't reply to this…I'm just generally curious. :) Thank you for your review!
I must say it again: I so adore this story. It's just so original and enjoyable to read, not to mention well-written. Keep it up. I'm loving this. Author's Response: I'm glad you liked both chapters! I enjoyed writing the permission scene, especially when Snape prods Harry into saying "Sir." Harry doesn't want to do any of it and Snape just won't let up, hee hee. |
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