Good chapter. Just one question about the blood adoption. Wouldn't it start to alter Harry's appearance? I mean if you change a person's DNA, the whatever in their cells would have to follow a new set of instructions that control things like skin pigment, hair color, the shape of hair follicles, etc. Realistically it wouldn't be some spectacular instantaneous transformation, but something gradual. I know, I can be such a nitpicker (and a nerd that says things nobody understands, including myself :P). Anyways, keep up the good work.
Author's Response: Typically the blood adoptions I've read about in HP Fan Fiction do not involve change in appearance. Probably something to do with the way the magic works. They're not actually changing DNA, just giving each other a bit of the other's blood so that the blood intermixes, and then the magic forms a bond between the two participants as that of a family so that they feel connected to each other in some way over time and perhaps loyal over a period of time.
Oooooooh! Very interesting! I really like this story! I'd love to see you continue this for a while instead of keeping it fairly short, you are a wonderful writer! I hope you update soon!
I can't blame Harry for being surprised at this new development, but I, myself, am not. Severus wants Harry to be safe and will go through great lengths to protect him, though probably didn't ever imagine that he would ever do this.
I can't wait to see how Hermione and Ron react.
Great chapter!
Author's Response: Let's say that Severus wasn't happy with the Headmaster's plan, but was willing to go through with it in the end because he had already decided to "change Harry's definition of normal" and make him feel safe and secure in his enviornment. Severus knows it is his fault that Harry does not feel safe, loved, or wanted at Hogwarts and is determined to fix it, whatever the consequences, because he refuses to be just like James Potter.
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| 13 Dec 2009 6:22 am
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| Reviewer: Min (Anonymous)
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Very interesting development!
Ooh, very interesting. Harry finally has the father that he's been hoping to have for a long time.
I'm anxious for the next updated.
I really loved this. Is there a chance that you'd be updating? I sure hope so.
It's good! :) That was sweet at the end when you said that Snape had been there for two days! xx
D'awwww! Okay, okay! Please update soon! Seriously! This is great!
~Sara
| Title: Fear
| 11 Nov 2009 2:59 am
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| Reviewer: Gomence (Anonymous)
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Aw! I am very much looking forward to the next chapter! It is a very well-written story with an interesting plot that fits nicely with the time line of the actual book.
Your characterization of both Snape and Harry is very well done as well, though Snape is a right bastard in the beginning. He is, however, making amends now.
Thank you for writing!
They are beginning to become a family and don't even realize it. It's rather sweet and yet, sad at the same time. I do hope that Severus will be able to figure out who Harry's attacker is and soon and kick them straight to hell.
Great chapter! I'm looking forward to reading the next installment!
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