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Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 25 Mar 2010 4:12 am
Reviewer: Ivy-Green (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh no...Miss Adamson's frowning. That's can't be good! And poor Harry's in so much pain! I can't even imagine! And then having to worry about Snape being his father and being so confused! Terrible! And then there's poor Snape that knows what he wants to do but can't or doesn't want to get in the way! And then poor Ron and Ginny! Poor everyone in this chappie! Everyone feels like crap to say the least.

    Very good update Ella! Sorry I didn't see it sooner. Happy spring to you! The first day of spring up here we got snow. >_< But thanks for a lovely update! :)

    Author's Response: I was quite a depressing chapter, however the next one is almost a 180 in comparison. I could've name it "A Moment of Euphoria," but I couldn't pass up calling it "A Sleeping Dragon." Harry's still confused, but some good news makes him forget that by the end of the chapter for a bit. Oh, and happy finals. I know it's not something exciting and they suck, but it means summer break! Thanks!
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 20 Mar 2010 6:26 am
Reviewer: starangel2106 (Signed) [Report This]
    I'm not positive if I have reviewed or not, (my guess is not because I'm extremely lazy) So, I just want to say I wait endlessly for a new chapter and grin when I see one. I love this story, it's one of my favorites. Most likely because it's truly different than a lot, anyway, loved the chapter. Poor Harry. *cuddles harry close* waiting for the next chappie of course. :D

    Author's Response: I'm happy to hear that my story is one of your favorites. I totally forgive you as I can be extremely lazy in reviews, too. I think that's why I try to make sure to respond because I know that reviewing can take effort. lol. ;) I hope to get the next chapter out sooner than it took me to write this one. Thanks!
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 20 Mar 2010 5:04 am
Reviewer: alifromnm (Signed) [Report This]
    I have soooooo missed your story. Thank you so much for your update. I don't know how many times I've check to see if I just wasn't notified. Harry's pain...interesting. During my last two chemo treatments for a few days after it felt as if any touched me I was on fire. Painful, very. Most pain I felt was from the double radiation treatments for 10 weeks. Burns the worst, thank goodness Harry doesn't have to deal with that and the spinal tap is clear. Yes, treatment for Harry seems to be working. His pain from the treatments or really from Moldy Voldy??? You are putting Harry through something I didn't experience, transfusions. I used to feel so sorry for the patients that had to have that. Okay, I'm rambling.......thank you, thank you for the update. I have soop enjoyed it and missed you. Great chapter as always.

    Author's Response: *Hugs* Your treatments sound painful and horrible. I'm so glad you're through with them and they'll hopefully continue to be a distant memory. His pain is most likely a combination of the two, but we'll hear more about it in the next chapter. ;) From what I've gathered in my research, transfusions seem to be a pretty common thing with leukemia, which I guess makes sense since it's a blood cancer and the intense chemo that's used to treat it. Thanks, and I hope the next update won't take me as long. 
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 20 Mar 2010 1:23 am
Reviewer: autumnamberleaves (Signed) [Report This]
    Great chapter, Ella. Well worth the wait, though I do hope that you can update soon as you left us in such a cliffie! :-D (Yeah, I know, I'm one to talk! :-P)

    Yep, I knew Severus just had to know that Harry was suffering under the effects of that awful curse. Poor Harry.

    I LOVED how Harry went all over the board with what he thought or verbally called Severus. From Sir, at the beginning, to Professor to thinking "Professor-er-father," to Snape to git." Harry's emotions are flinging everywhere, as a teenager in this situation would be. I also LOVED that Harry was still seeking out comfort from his Dad, even if he was not totally aware of each time. There's hope for them yet. :-D

    LOL, I know this sounds at best odd, but I can't wait for Harry to start loosing his hair. Not TOTALLY because it's yet more agnst, but it will be easier for me to draw him. The reason I haven't done pictures up close with Harry yet, is because every time I draw his hair it looks like a porcypine who stuck his paw in a electrical outlet and oddly enough, Kevin Jonas (not that I follow them). LOL, did Slytherin get those extra points? (Not that I drew them for that, I'm just teasing you. :-D )Have a great day.

    I also thought that the scene with Severus pondering the usefulness of potions was touching. :-D Aww.

    Uh oh, sounds like trouble ahead for Harry in the nerves department. Chemo is a horror, and to mix it with Voldy's loving tender care, sheesh.

    Author's Response:

    Of course Severus knew, his observation skills are like second to none. ;) 

    Yay, you picked up on all of Harry's names for Severus. It'll most likely be like this for a bit until they come to an agreement or truce, but I don't think Harry will fully believe whatever Severus says, but will respond to Sev's actions instead. His subconscious isn't subject to Harry's teenage dramatics, lol, and knows that Severus' actions have been truthful despite what Harry thinks.

    LOL. Harry's hair will fall out soon, so you can then draw him. ;) I need to get Slytherin some points for you. I forgot to add them into the total last time.

    Severus has always been able to rely on potions and so now like Harry, he feels a sense of betrayal, though that doesn't mean Severus is going to give up potions anytime soon. Thanks, and I'm hoping to get a new chapter of S&E soon.  

Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 20 Mar 2010 12:38 am
Reviewer: Fmh (Signed) [Report This]
    Thank you for updating and for giving Harry a bit of good news even if he can't appreciate it at the moment! I like the way you are portraying their relationship and that Harry has not forgiven him and doesn't trust Severus

    Author's Response: Thanks! Harry's confused, in pain, and generally just feeling horrible. I'm sure the good news will hit him later, and he'll appreciate it, but for now his pain in the only thing on his mind. Well, his pain and his "hatred" for Severus. They have a lot to work out, but I'm sure they'll eventually accept each other as father and son. 
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 19 Mar 2010 11:45 pm
Reviewer: Elphaba (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh Man, what a GREAT chapter! I loved it. Poor Harry just can't win, he does need to forgive Sev though, technically it wasn't his fault.

    Author's Response: Thanks! Harry does need to forgive Severus, and you're right, but I'm sure he's not thinking about technicalities at the moment. He'll come around, he just needs a bit more time. 
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 19 Mar 2010 4:25 pm
Reviewer: Lisa (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Yay! You updated! I was starting to think you never would. I think as a reward for the long wait we've had to wait patientiently through, you should suprise us with another update :-)

    Anyway, I love this story. I think you write Harry's vulnerability so well. I love that he has moments where he can be weak. He needs it. I can't wait until Ron and Hermione get to see him. I hope it's soon.

    I love this story! Please update soon...like today

    Author's Response:

    I wouldn't abandon the story. I hate when people do that, but I've been in a little writing rut as of late, which has made writing near impossible. It's strange because I have the ideas, but when I sit down to write it's worse than pulling teeth. I suppose it's expected though since I tend to have writing cycles where for a few months I write like crazy and then a few months where it's near to impossible. Hopefully that cycle will end soon, so as much as I'd like to surprise you guys with another update, I don't have one for you. :( I have started the next chapter though, even if I'm only a few hundred words in, it's something. 

    I hate it when Harry is strong the entire time. He's a teenager that literally has the world on his shoulders. Realistically, he could never be strong the entire time without going crazy. Hermione and Ron will see Harry soon, Ron a bit before Hermione, but first Harry's pain needs to ease. I can't imagine him wishing to see anyone in the state he's in now. Thanks! 

Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 19 Mar 2010 2:47 pm
Reviewer: Poirot (Signed) [Report This]
    Great chapter! Thanks for updating!

    Author's Response: Thanks! I'm happy to hear you liked it. 
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 19 Mar 2010 1:27 pm
Reviewer: DaughterOfAres (Signed) [Report This]
    Poor Harry...*sniff*

    And poor Severus too.

    I love your story and this chapter was great I like how you don't have Harry just suddenly forgiving Severus. Thats not to say I don't want him to forgive Severus, but I like how its happening slowly.

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful story!

    Author's Response: Thanks! It would be completely unrealistic if Harry just suddenly forgave Severus. He has every right to be angry. Sev's choice just reinforced Harry's beliefs that adults can't be trusted or relied upon. Sev will have to be consistent and work to get Harry to trust him again and realize that he really wants to be a father to Harry in every way. 
Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 19 Mar 2010 12:19 pm
Reviewer: Mervoparkite (Signed) [Report This]
    Thank you for the wonderful update. You are really quite gifted at relaying the emotions of your key players. Both Harry's confused and hurt feelings and Sev's frustration and desperation.

    As Always, I look forward to your next update.
    V.

    Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm so happy to hear that you're "feeling" Harry's and Severus' emotions. This chapter was really focused on that so we could see how Sev's revelation to Harry affected them both, a baseline if you will so we can see where they're starting at and where they need to go to fully accept each other as father and son. 

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