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Reviews For Never Again!
Author's Response: Most definitely, there's trouble on the horizon!
Priceless! I do the same with my kids. It's important to give them limits and rewards and consequences. Author's Response: Thanks and I agree with that policy, if kids have rules and consequences they behave much better. I learned that from my mom.
Author's Response: All right and I'm relieved that I did it right, since I've never had kids or been inside a delivery room in my life. Thanks for your review, I really appreciate it!
Keep up the great work, I can't wait to read the next chapter! Author's Response: Yes, Moony and Padfoot might make another guest appearance later on and Tobias hopefully will show Sev that he is sincere and will remain sober so he can be a family once more.
I think that it is important for recovering alcoholics to get support from those that they love; without this support many go back to drinking, but the person himself must want to change, if not the family’s effort would be wasted. It was right for Sev at age 18 to leave as Tobias did not want to change, but now I think he wants to. He realises what he is losing and knows he must stay sober in order to keep it. I think Sev needs to forgive him (not just for what he did for Harry but for what he did to Sev all the years). Without Sev’s forgiveness Tobias may not make it. I think it could also be a sore point between Harry and Sev, as Harry wants his grandpa (and has already forgiven him). With Harry around Tobias stayed sober for 3 months and that is saying something. I think with Harry around and Sev to keep firm guidance they can keep Tobias sober. Even a picture of Harry could help. Author's Response: Yes, you are correct and I think that Harry is going to be the glue that holds this all together, at least in the beginning, until Sev begins to trust Tobias more and forgives him, that forgiveness is important, as you pointed out, because the unforgiven can turn bitter and decide it just isn't worth it, what do I have to live for, ect...They all need each other to make a whole family.
Author's Response: Well, that is kind of harsh, since the whole theme of this story is redemption. - I realised that that is where the story is going - it's just that my emotional reaction is that this man does not deserve redemption. But hey, it's better that I had some kind of a reaction instead of just thinking "whatever.." and moving on to next story. ...he does have a nasty temper and a drinking problem, but he is not a terribly evil person - This is one thing that just doesn't feel right. Blaming your behaviour even partially on the fact that you were drunk at the time and "couldn't help yourself" seems a sad excuse. After all, most of us can get as drunk as possible and might become loud or stupid, but probably don't have in us to e.g. beat up a defenseless kid or dog or whatever. In my experience the people who really go crazy and violent when drunk are never to be trusted even when they are sober. At least I wouldn't (and do not). Thank you for your story and for responding! Author's Response: True, but this is an addict we're talking about here--the alcohol is not an excuse for his behavior, though it does increase the likelihood that he will become violent, nor am I saying Tobias didn't deserve to lose Sev all those years ago. He knows he did and that he was wrong, the simple fact of admitting that shows that he now wants to change for the better. I think a few anger management courses might help him also. I knew someone very like Tobias personally, and he has since turned his life around and become a productive and happy member of society thanks to much personal struggling, courses, and the support of his family. It is my belief that each of us deserves a second chance, if they are willing to truly work at it, and I hope to show that through this story. I am delighted that you did indeed have such a personal reaction to my work, it shows that I can inspire people to feel about my characters, which is one of my main goals as a writer. Again thanks and I hope you read the rest of this.
adored the baby severina lazy joes sound yummy- do they deliver? Bren Author's Response: Good, because that letter was hell to write. And I'd love to name my daughter after Sev if he were my OB! I'd pass out right there on the table! LOL! Lazy Joe's delivery . . .hmmm, now there's an idea! Thanks as always Bren!
Author's Response: Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I don't think that this is what your story is aiming for, but I cannot help hoping that Tobias dies a lonely man - hopefully in the most painful way possible. This part: "Now you listen here, Severus Tobias Snape! I'm still your father, dammit, however much you might not like it, and that means you'll not speak to me that way. You've got some nerve, boy, talking to me with such disrespect." annoyd the hell out of me. Being a parent does not give you respect - you should earn it. Tobias in this story has earned nothing and being drunk is not an excuse for being a violent psycho. Too bad that I'm pretty sure my hope of his suffering won't come true... Oh, well, I still like the story and the writing is good. :) Author's Response: Well, that is kind of harsh, since the whole theme of this story is redemption. However, I can see how that line was annoying. It was meant to be, it annoyed Severus too, but Tobias says it because that is how his generation thinks. In his day, respect didn't have to be earned by a parent it was supposed to be unconditionally given by your children. I know that sounds screwed up to us in the modern age, but that's how it was then, and is to this day something my father always says--I'm your father, you show me respect. It's a very old fashioned dictatorial mindset, and that fits Tobias to a T. He is very strict and hard, an ex-sergeant in the British army as well, and he does have a nasty temper and a drinking problem, but he is not a terribly evil person, just misguided and he does care about his family, but he made a lot of awful mistakes and now he must rectify them, if he can. Please keep reading however and I appreciate your comments!
Though I want to know what kind of trouble a bored six year old can be. Please update soon. Author's Response: Thanks and I shall b eposting the next chapter fairly soon. |
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