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Reviews For Alea Iacta Est
Author's Response: Thanks! I felt Harry needed to show some of his anger a little and his snapping at Severus was part of it. Interesting I think will be the word for Ron's visit. lol.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. I couldn't leave Harry in pain for too long. I'm not that cruel. ;) Thanks!
Author's Response: Thanks! Hopefully with classes ending I'll have some extra time to devote to writing.
Was Ms. Adamson frowning because of the extensive damage to Harry's nerves? I think so, but never hurts to be sure. *smiles* Hmm, in almost every chapter as of late, there has been a mention of Harry's hair. Whether it was begein like in this chapter where Harry simply notices that it was out of place from lying down to when Severus carded his hand through the child's hair like in other chapters. I wonder how they will take the inevitable coming up (hopefully) soon. This was my favorite part: ""I'll ask again. Do you really wish to be an Auror?" "Yes...I don't know.... no," Harry felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulder. Snape of all people was assuring him he was his own person, not a robot that must do what people told or expected him to. "I don't know what else to do..." "You don't need to know now or even by the time you finish school. You could spend a few years traveling, get a degree at a Muggle university, open a shop, the possibilities are endless,"" That shows that Severus really does care for Harry and the child can see that. Looking forward to the next chapter, I am glad to see that Ron will be visiting Harry, and seeing that the "greasy git" is not such a git any longer. *Going over to ffnet to see your question* Hmm, no question, but I'm glad that Slytherin is in the lead. I wonder what Harry's next affliction is going to be. Good luck on your finals and congrats on another year of schooling (almost!) done! Have fun abroad, that's coming up soon, isn't it? Author's Response: Thanks! Harry's having a war with his subconscious at the moment. Deep down he knows Severus is genuine, but there's that doubt and disbelief that he'll need to get past. He's really insecure because of his upbringing, and that's effecting him now. The inevitable concerning Harry's hair is coming up soon. However, I bet you won't believe that this chapter's mention of hair wasn't intentional. I just wanted Harry to laugh at the end and considering he had fallen asleep it's only natural his hair would be in disarray. I always thought it was unbelievable that Harry became an Auror in canon after being hunted his whole life. I have some ideas what he'll eventually want to do, but I'm keeping those to myself for now. Though I do have to envy Harry. To have enough money they he doesn't need to worry about getting a job or student loans. *sighs* I'll make sure to give you your points. ;) Thanks for the good luck. I think I aced my lit exam this afternoon. Just one stupid paper left to write. I leave at the beginning of July for my study abroad trip, and I'm also heading up to Chicago next week for my best friend's graduation ceremony. I'm excited for both trips. I just got my passport in the mail this week, and it's making everything seem more real. Now, I just have to figure out how I'm going to pack everything for month in like one suitcase. lol.
I'm sure that they will have another set-back (or two) but it's nice to see Severus and Harry trying to talk things through. Thanks for the update. Author's Response: Yes, Harry passed Potions! He's understandably excited. Of course Harry and Sev will have more setbacks, and there will always be some small fights. Harry is a teenager and sometimes a rather rebellious one after all. Thanks!
Author's Response: Harry's having a little war between his subconscious and himself. His subconscious knows what's best, but Harry's resisting. It's his angry, irrational self that's preventing him from giving in. That chapter was quite a bonding chapter and that theme continues into the next one though it's quite a bit happier, at least by the end. ;) You sure are a Slytherin. I noticed you posted the same review over on FF.net. I'll be sure to add your points, but I hope you don't mind if I don't respond to your review over there as it would be the same. Thanks for the good luck. I'm pretty sure I aced my final this afternoon. I was actually over prepared.
Author's Response: Thanks! I've really tried to show the emotional side of the tale, and I'm glad to hear you've picked up on that. *Hands you a box of Kleenex* I didn't mean to make anyone cry. Okay so it is a little satisfying that it resonated that much with you. I promise the next chapter that I posted last night won't make you cry. It's actually rather happy.
It's brilliant. The thing I love most about this is the explanations you've given for the transformation in Snape. A far amount of guardian fanfiction seems to have a pretty big, unrealistic jump from snarky, in-character Snape to this bundle of love and hugs that dotes upon Harry. But I adore the way you've used Snape's oblivation and the strength of his feelings for Harry (replacing the strength of his fatherly love for the strength of his "hatred" of Harry, then back again) as a reason for his softer side showing. There's other things I was meaning to write as well (all good things) but I've completely forgotten them. The general gist was I love AIE, though. Any chance of an update soon? Esle, I'm going to have to re-read it again. Author's Response: Does today constitute as soon? I posted the next chapter last night. Yay, I'm happy you love the explanations for the transformation in Severus. He's human after all, and this story is as much as a journey for him as it is for Harry. Thanks, and maybe you'll remember those other things. ;)
Author's Response: Yay! I tried to weave some humor in between all the angst, and I'm glad to hear it worked. The story can't be super serious all the time, or it would be too emotionally draining for you to read and for me to write. The chapter I just posted last night has some humor that you should enjoy. Thanks!
Author's Response: Yeah, it was a pretty scary moment for Harry, though it would be worse if Poppy did the IV as you see later in the story that she's not very good with needles. Thanks! |
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