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Reviews For A Time and Place to Learn
Author's Response: I'm glad you saw it, too. I was afraid the argument between Snape and Harry was too confusing and convoluted, but you obviously got all the points I wanted to make. I will be writing more on this soon, hoepfully.
I hope Harry doesn't avoid his father forever - I'd hate to see their new relationship die because of it. And... I know Draco is in this story and really I have no problem with it but I'm going to ask anyway. Is this going to turn into a story surrounding Harry and Severus and Draco? Update soon. Yours, Lady Jewels Snape.
PS-I was gone quite awhile and it's good to be back. :D Author's Response: I love when people respond to my writing with memories of their own childhood. It's always interesting to see what happened to people as children. I don't like lying either, and when the kids I nanny for lie, I send them straight to time-out until they can come out and tell the truth. Thanks for reading.
Anyway, Snape's intensity was the first things that affected me while reading. I knew that Harry was going to get spanked, and I was even pretty sure that he was going to give himself up and Worty would *still* get a spanking regardless. But I was not expecting Snape's emotional reaction, and that hit me really hard. You wrote him so well in this chapter. My favorite moment was when Harry gave Worty a hug: "Worty did not have to be told twice; he rushed towards Harry and wrapped his arms around the older boy as he sniffed, 'I'm sorry, Harry. Really, really sorry.' Harry gave Snape an agonized look, and Snape nodded once. Harry immediately dropped his arms down to hug the little boy." **the agonized look that Harry gave Snape was really heart wrenching, because it was a perfect description of Harry's character in a nutshell. He hates watching others suffer, and he'd rather take the blame than allow an eleven year old to be punished. I think that he'll actually give in more quickly than he thinks he will in regard to the thirty he has coming. The guilt and anticipation will force him to really think about what he's done. Normally, I don't like it when adults make kids wait for their punishments, as it causes more problems than it cures. But in this case, it'll be good for Harry, because that's something he has a hard time doing: thinking before he plunges into something. And finally, I loved Snape's blunt exclamation of his loyalty and devotion to Harry. It makes perfect sense for him to be so upset over Harry's lie and distrust, as in this story, it really *is* like he's failed. Really terrific job on this chapter, Perry! And thank you for updating so quickly, especially when your allergies have flared up (I'm battling my own at the moment, as well). Author's Response: Ah, Jade, look what all you said about my little story. I was afraid you might this chapter too intense - I was wincing as I wrote it - but you seemed to enjoy along with other readers. I did feel like this story was getting a little too light-hearted and happy so bam! I slam you with angst. Thanks for reading!
I've found that with slash and with argued-about het pairings, you pretty much have to state that you're going to do it before you even begin. It's annoying, but seems to avoid problems. Harry/Draco isn't one of the pairings I like (in fact I don't ship any of the younger characters, het or slash), but at least as a slasher I wouldn't be upset to have a story suddenly turn a Harry and Draco friendship into a relationship. However, a sudden infusion of Harry/Ginny always annoys me greatly, so I understand those people who get upset. |
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