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Title: The Knight Checks the King 30 Dec 2009 3:00 pm
Reviewer: little-sun (Signed) [Report This]
    I guess Dumbledore spent his night scheming how to obliviate Minerva and Severus at once :) (well, possibly by putting a charm on his office or something, it should not be impossible). Mila

    Author's Response: It isn't impossible, but definitely improbable. I know Sev won't step foot into that office without taking some precautions first. I think Dumbledore is aware he's lost a battle or two. Thanks!
Title: The Knight Checks the King 30 Dec 2009 10:57 am
Reviewer: silverstargirl (Signed) [Report This]
    Good for Severus, tell that old meddlesome goat to stay away from your child. Albus is resposible for so much of the heartache that Harry has had to suffer and I hope that the Order will now keep a closer eye on him and his mechanisms and take everything he says with a grain of salt.

    Great chapter! Welcome back.

    Author's Response: I'm sure the Order will watch Dumbledore's actions and words closer now. They don't know everything that is going on, but I'm sure they have suspicions as to what Severus was sending to Dumbledore across the table. It'll definitely be interesting to see how the war effort for the Order will proceed after this. Thanks!
Title: A Flurry of Precautions 23 Dec 2009 3:48 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Aw, Flurry is cute. I hope Harry will feel up to playing with his snitch sometimes.

    You have such a good grasp of all the little details that go along with a serious illness like this. Great job again!

    Author's Response: I'm sure Harry will feel up to playing with his snitch sometimes. He can't feel horrible all the time, though this first week of chemo is rough on him. I'm so happy to hear that you think I've got a good grasp on the little details because those are what make stories believable, and that's one of my goals for this story. Thanks!
Title: We vs. You 23 Dec 2009 3:40 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Well, I'm glad that Harry took the news about the chemo beginning pretty well. Severus is right that it isn't easy for him to trust but right now, Harry really needs someone that he can believe in.

    Looking forward to the next chapter; I like Flurry.

    Author's Response:

    Flurry is one likable little kitty. Then again, how can anyone not like a cute little white cat? 

    Harry and Sev are still adjusting to each other and the situation. I'm sure as Harry learns he can trust Severus, things will go more smoothly between them.  

Title: Waking Nightmares 23 Dec 2009 3:35 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Yeah, I can see that this would be a difficult chapter to write. Poor Harry. It's a horrible situation and he's right...he's already had to endure so much and carry a burden that no kid should have to carry. And now this too...it's no wonder he's terrified and overwhelmed. Most adults would feel the same way.

    The one good thing is that he does have Severus now. And Severus was just perfect here. He was strong and comforting, yet honest. It's hard for Harry to believe and accept still, but Severus is extremely loyal and dedicated. I know he'll be there for Harry and help him through this awful time.

    Excellent writing!

    Author's Response: Thanks so much! In canon, it's amazing how Harry never really seems to suffer emotionally despite everything he goes through. I wanted to really delve into his psyche and develop his mental side and show the effects of what's he's been forced to endure. I'm happy to hear Severus was perfect here. He really had to step up this chapter and you're right about him being honest. Lying here wouldn't have done anything to help the tentative trust developing here. 
Title: Cracking 23 Dec 2009 3:26 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh, goodness, we're really getting to the nitty-gritty of the treatments now, aren't we?

    Personally, if I were Harry, I'd probably by relieved to the first dose done while I was unconscious...heck I might like to stay unconscious throughout it all! But I can also see that having some control over the situation, even just a tiny bit, is very important to Harry and it might be difficult for him that Severus made the decision without him. So I don't know how he'll feel about it.

    Great chapter!

    Author's Response:

    Yes, we're getting to the nitty-gritty of the treatments. It won't be easy for Harry, but luckily he has Sev there to help him. 

    I'd be relieved, too. Control is a sensitive subject with Harry. His life has pretty much been planned out by others and so it's hard for him to give up what small control he possesses. It'll take some time for him to get used to a person actually making decisions for him that has his best interest in mind. Thanks! 

Title: Letting the Outside In 11 Dec 2009 7:24 am
Reviewer: snapeswidow (Signed) [Report This]
    im dying to see what's gonna happen at the meeting! is severus gonna let on to Albus that he know's he harrys dad? Please update soon!(i'll send you a dozen of my homemade cookies in the shape of your house crest!)

    Author's Response: I get cookies? Wow, thanks! I'm sure you know by now what happened in the meeting. I hope my update was quick enough for you. Thanks!
Title: The Die is Cast 10 Dec 2009 1:05 am
Reviewer: snapeswidow (Anonymous) [Report This]
    just found this story and i'm hooked. love the White kitten Idea! lol had me giggling!

    Author's Response: I'm happy to hear you loved Flurry. I would say I hope you enjoy the rest, but I see you already have. ;)
Title: Letting the Outside In 07 Dec 2009 3:27 pm
Reviewer: Lumiere (Signed) [Report This]
    I can't wait until the meeting!

    Author's Response: I haven't forgotten about the story. It's just set aside for the moment until I can get my writing sample perfected for my grad apps which is turning out to be harder than I originally thought since I picked a very difficult excerpt to tackle. *sighs* Hopefully I'll get it done within the next few days so I'll have time to work on this story again. Thanks!
Title: He Got the Girl, I Got her Cat 06 Dec 2009 11:11 pm
Reviewer: Kristeh (Signed) [Report This]
    Great twist with Flurry being Lily's at one time.

    Severus really is wonderful now with Harry, that's so good to see.

    Author's Response: Flurry was always going to originally be Lily's. I couldn't imagine Sev ever picking out a white fluffy cat for himself. lol. He may be softening, but he's not a white kitty type. 

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