Why did Snape put him in there?
| Title: Apology
| 24 Jul 2008 8:21 am
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| Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous)
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erm...ok? A bit confused by the ending there....
I was confused by the ending. After reading it a few times, I can only speculate that Snape tortured Harry on Voldemort's orders. Then Dumbledore erased his memory because otherwise Snape would have refused to treat him. Even if I'm right, I'm still not clear on why Snape would refuse to treat Harry if he knew he was responsible for Harry's condition.
However, I liked that Snape and Harry didn't have a big heart-to-heart at the end. I especially liked:
"Snape had no desire to explain his actions to Potter"
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"Some things can never be set right"
They have an ambiguous relationship and it's great when authors reflect that.
There's a certain style to your writing that I really enjoy. Good luck and may your muse stay with you!
| Title: Just Another Brick in the Wall
| 18 Jan 2008 8:06 am
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| Reviewer: Malora (Signed)
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I love the little descriptive words and phrases you've placed in your story. From the dungeon walls to the bowl of broth, you have little touches that make the story more vivid in my mind's eye. Like when "Harry hurled the creamy, white bowl into the dungeon wall. The unfinished broth trailed down the uneven surface."
However, Snape runs a little too hot and cold. I realize he has a quick temper, but there were times when the change happened too quickly. There was one point where he "shoved the bowl of broth into Harry’s hands and set the cup of mint tea gently on the floor," and the switch from angry to kind was too fast and jarring for me.
Anyway, I'm enjoying this story very much. I like the creepy flashbacks and the air of mystery surrounding them. Thank you for sharing your story!
Somehow the dark tones of this make me wonder if a companion story would be about Dark!dumbledore. No one deserves to be tortured and then confined with the torturer. Stockholm syndrom effects like Harry's understanding might ensue, but really could you forgive them in your right mind. If Dumbledore manipulated the whole thing, it would make some sense. Harry now trusts Snape, whom he previously doubted. He is also extremely grateful. Snape had his mind manipulated, more may have occurred than he knew. Yet he too is grateful for Dumbledore's understanding and help. Well written, but sure brings up some ideas doesn't it?
| Title: Apology
| 11 Aug 2005 8:33 pm
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| Reviewer: Lydia (Anonymous)
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i very much like how you ended this story...it was very realistic =)
| Title: Apology
| 26 Jun 2005 6:04 pm
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| Reviewer: Mariposa (Anonymous)
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Ummmmmmm, I don't get it? MAybe I read this story too late at night? Sorry, there just seemed to be too little explaination in the end.
| Title: Apology
| 17 Jun 2005 5:54 pm
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| Reviewer: Andromeda Snape-Malfoy (Anonymous)
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Great story. You might want to update your summary though - it has this as a Snape-meets-the-Dursleys fic.
| Title: Apology
| 04 Jun 2005 2:24 am
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| Reviewer: angel of chaos (Anonymous)
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hmmm that was realy good. i like your writing syle, very original, i liked this story alot.
Good story. Wonder how Harry and Severus' relationship will be now.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it! :)
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