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Reviews For Harry's New Home
Title: Chapter 25 08 Mar 2009 4:12 pm
Reviewer: LuKat (Signed) [Report This]
    I must admit that at first I was a bit taken aback at Harry's tantrum. I then considered that here was a sign that he was gaining self-esteem and internal strength - he never would have had an outburst like that while at Privet Drive! It also makes sense that Snape WOULD feel more comfortable dealing with rage, seeing as he channeled so much of his emotions that way.

    Of course, I always enjoy when that pointy head butts up against that black clad breastbone - and it happened twice this chapter, so that makes me a happy Hufflepuff!

    Author's Response: Exactly right - I intended it to show that Harry was feeling secure enough to push the limits and test (subconsciously) Snape's commitment. :)
Title: Chapter 28 07 Mar 2009 8:11 pm
Reviewer: Marylou (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh oh, I dont know if that is really a good idea with this sticking hex. Please update soon, nearly cant wait, super sweet and exciting chapter, thank you very much

    Author's Response: Ha ha ha! I quite agree - Snape must have had a brain freeze from the ice cream to think it was a good idea! :)
Title: Chapter 28 07 Mar 2009 1:55 pm
Reviewer: wellyuthink (Signed) [Report This]
    LOL! Snape really has no idea... Aww, taking Harry out for ice-cream was sweet. I liked the way you dealt with Sirius - brilliant idea, and the comment about the chocolate and women made me laugh - it sounded exactly like something Sirius would say to the press. Very amusing and enjoyable!

    Author's Response:

    LOL! Gotta love Siri. I view him as this loving, thoughtless, emotionally-driven, big, brave, nitwitted kind of person who never had the chance to grow up (the way most of us do in the decade after leaving school) and so is making up for lost time even as he exasperates his more mature peers (ie Remus!). Glad to hear you like my rendition!

Title: Chapter 26 05 Mar 2009 6:55 am
Reviewer: Quipped to Death (Signed) [Report This]
    I love, love, love the universe you've created. It's so close and yet you change the littlest thing and it's so interesting where you go with it. I really enjoyed how Harry still managed to catch the snitch despite not being in the game. Great Job!

    Author's Response: Thank you! What you describe is what I think of as the best fanfic - where it's all very very close to canon, yet tweaked just that quarter turn so you can play the "what if..." game. :) I'm really happy to hear you think of it in that way too. :)
Title: Chapter 11 04 Mar 2009 12:55 am
Reviewer: abby1000 (Signed) [Report This]
    I just have to say I LOVE your Severus! Snarky, funny, handsome (now that he has that new shampoo!), snarky...

    The internal letters are my favorites though, hilarious!

    Author's Response: Ha ha ha! Thank you - I have grown quite fond of him too. :) And I'll do my best to keep the letters coming!
Title: Chapter 26 03 Mar 2009 7:56 pm
Reviewer: Poirot (Signed) [Report This]
    This is the best story I have read in many years. thanks again.

    Author's Response: Thank you very, very much! I'm honored that you feel that way. :)
Title: Chapter 26 02 Mar 2009 8:14 pm
Reviewer: Mog (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I've actually never reviewed on this site before though I've been reading stories here for a while. I was compelled to because of how much I like your story...It's just so good and so realistic

    Author's Response: Wow! Now THAT is a huge compliment! Thank you so much!!!
Title: Chapter 26 02 Mar 2009 2:55 pm
Reviewer: wellyuthink (Signed) [Report This]
    Wonderful, wonderful chapters! Both unique and both full of a plot that I really didn't want to stop reading! Harry having a tantrum at Snape was brilliantly done - the anger at the 'injustice' and then the worry about whether Snape still wanted him - both emotions were very believable. I liked the way Snape admitted he actually loved Harry - very Slytherin - and Harry's admission just made me go 'aww'. The Quidditch match - well, you had me on the edge of my seat again! AND it was original! Typical that Harry caught the snitch anyway :D I can't wait to find out what Snape will do to Quirrel... Thanks muchly for writing! I love it!

    Author's Response: Thank you! I was worried that the tantrum wouldn't work - but you described everything I was hoping to achieve with it. :)
Title: Chapter 24 28 Feb 2009 6:35 am
Reviewer: LuKat (Signed) [Report This]
    Awwww.... this chapter is like the chapter where Molly gives Harry (and Severus!) Lily's sweater... makes me tear up a little. Of course, I am chuckling right before I turn to a pile of blubbering goo - Harry and his warm fuzzy slippers are a great picture! I love how the professors spend the night giving Harry precious memories of his parents - what a gift they gave him! Thanks for another great chapter!

    Author's Response: I'm so happy to hear you found the chapter so affecting. :) I really wanted to bring out Sev's anguish at misreading the situation and walloping Harry (even if it didn't really hurt). But I also wanted to show that Snape could not only relate to Harry's grief but also wanted to do something for the boy to *show* that he understood.
Title: Chapter 23 28 Feb 2009 6:28 am
Reviewer: LuKat (Signed) [Report This]
    I love the chapters where Severus has to figure out how a father handles things - and this chapter he has TWO unruly "sons" to handle! Of course, he does a great job - even when he is managing to move the two boys to tears just with his lecture. Great job on this chapter!

    Author's Response: Ha ha ha! Yes, he does, doesn't he? I think most dads (or uncles) are a bit stymied when having to deal with more than the usual number, so I agree with you that Snape does a pretty impressive job, especially for a novice. (Though of course that Slytherin nature of his would let him play with Gryffindor minds!) I've never understood the fanfics that make Snape a heavy handed disciplinarian - why would a Slytherin find it necessary to hurt his own hand paddling little boys' behinds when his words should be able to cause even more anguish and guilt?? <snicker> Now *that's* Slytherin!!! ;)

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