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Title: Breakdown 16 Feb 2005 12:57 pm
Reviewer: Alana18 alana2an@y...co.uk (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I quiet like the way you had the adults find out about his hand. Harry’s reaction and Gordon’s perceptive suspicions were very human. I really like Gordon now, but I'm also a bit worried. "I need to go downstairs and talk with Remus and Arthur and Molly about what may have gone wrong with the book--it's fairly apparent that it did not work as they expected." I'm sure he intends to talk to them about the book but I'd imagine the scars and the breakdown the book caused are more on his mind than the book itself. The way he phrased it for Harry implied he’d be discussing the book’s faults. While it’s necessary to avoid more distress, an open discussion downstairs teeters dangerously close to some of Dumbledore's ‘harmless’ half-truths and secrets for Harry's own good. He promised Harry he’d always be present if they were talking about him after all. And Harry certainly wouldn’t open up to him, if he thought Gordon was reporting back. Your inclusion of ““a pitiful Muggle such as myself can’t convince any of you of anything,” he said bitterly, not below manipulating them in an urgent situation.” left me with a sinking feeling. If Gordon does talk to the adults about Harry when he's not around, will he tell him everything that's been said later on? Would Harry lose faith in Gordon if he felt he’d been betrayed in any way? Or if Gordon doesn’t talk candidly to the adults, will they tolerate his semi-exclusion of them right after Harry's breakdown?

    Author's Response: Thank you--you bring up some great points. :-) Please note that Gordon invited Harry to come down and listen as he talked to the adults; however, he (or I ;-) ) had not anticipated the breakdown when he said that Harry would always be present, and Gordon needs to understand the magical undertones of all of this in order to help Harry--and he can't understand that without speaking with the adults. The main difference between Gordon and Dumbledore, in terms of 'manipulation' is that Gordon has all and ONLY Harry's best interests in mind, and he understands that Harry does not take well to having things hidden from him (for good reason!) Harry still only conditionally trusts Gordon, and any perceived betrayal from the psychologist could completely destroy even the meager amount of trust between them. Therefore, Gordon will do everything in his power to make certain that nothing is between them that could potentially be perceived as a betrayal. This includes not keeping anything from him. As for your last questions about what the adults will "tolerate" from Gordon, he is in a position of quite a bit of power with them at the moment. Harry just had a near complete emotional breakdown, and Gordon was the only one who could help him. They caused said emotional breakdown, entirely on their own. This means they want to keep Gordon around and happy, because he is the only one who could potentially help them prevent or remedy future breakdowns in the first place--that's why they brought him in. Don't forget, also, that the adults DO care about Harry. They don't want to hurt him, they just know nothing whatsoever about psychology. (I think this is a fair guess, based on what we see in canon--for example, Harry gets no support/counselling after witnessing a fellow student killed.) So, Gordon will not be giving any information away, but only collecting it. And since this information will be passed on to Harry, there should not be any betrayal involved, perceived or otherwise. I hope that helps answer some of your questions! Thanks for bringing them up--you definitely made me think, and that's a good thing for future chapters! :-D

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Title: Breakdown 16 Feb 2005 3:26 am
Reviewer: ARi (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Woohoo... nice story Look forward to reading more soon
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 10:49 pm
Reviewer: starangel2106 (Signed) [Report This]
    Just lovely. Really it is. All the angst...you can never get enough I suppose...*shurgs* okay so you can but you know how to balance it out. ;) Good chapter.
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 8:46 pm
Reviewer: Amellia (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I LOOOOVVVVEEEEE this story It is great and very well written. You can almost feel the emotions in this chapter. That is one evil book especially after what lines did to his hand. I really can't wait to read more of this story and also am wondering about what Snape finding out and dealing with in Harry's place.

    Author's Response: You can see some of Snape's POV at the Dursleys in the separate cookie I have posted here, called "Snape's Punishment." Glad you're enjoying the story!
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 7:18 pm
Reviewer: Americanpie (Signed) [Report This]
    I really don't understand what's going on.. Harry got punished and had to read lines from a book...but then what happened...he just freaked out?
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 7:06 pm
Reviewer: Juventas (Anonymous) [Report This]
    This was a great continuation of the events in Contrariwise... How Hermione saw Harry not even attempt to wipe a tear running down his face and her, Ron and Ginny's reaction to not being able to run to him and comfort him... not being able to make sure he was alright. I loved how Harry clinged to Remus, like He unconsiously knew who he was... that he was safe with him. I can't wait for more! Do we get to see Gordon talk to everyone in the kitchen next?
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 6:27 pm
Reviewer: Americanpie (Signed) [Report This]
    I really don't understand what's going on.. Harry got punished and had to read lines from a book...but then what happened...he just freaked out?

    Author's Response: Remember, Lies!Harry is actually empathic. The adults did not expect him to get out of control and started panicking, which only set Harry off. Also, Harry doesn't like being trapped, and he most definitely was. Both of these things led to him having a breakdown, which is why Gordon needed to help him get back to a state where he could communicate.. does that help?
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 6:25 pm
Reviewer: Kateri (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I so love this story, lots of interesting things going on. Very eager for some more chapters
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 6:08 pm
Reviewer: ckat44 (Anonymous) [Report This]
    I love this chapter. It is probably my favorite. It is SO PERFECTLY ANGSTY! I can't pick just one moment. I don't have any negative critism for it either. CONTRARIWISE! I really like how Gordon dealt with him and I look forward to conversations to come! I LOVE ANGST! I am always dissapointed by angsty stories. I always want them to be a certain way and feel sometimes if i want them a certain way the only thing i can do is write them myself...not that im the best writer in the world. This story is different though. It is written perfectly and exceeds expectations!
Title: Breakdown 15 Feb 2005 2:32 pm
Reviewer: rosiegirl (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Yah, you updated!!!!!! Thanks so much!! Good chapter, can't wait for the next one. Will we find out more soon?

    Author's Response: The Magic 8 Ball (also known as the author) says: Time will tell. ;-) Actually, yes, you will find out more soon, never fear. :-D

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