nice story! I like how you showed Harry's ability to rise above this challenge like every other life has set him. Snape's characterization, I feel, was well done.

I am loving this story, however, going straight into the chit chat and response to review happening without using something to delineate between story & banter -not even a whole paragraph space! The disconnect is absurd and jarring and I’m having trouble staying focused on the otherwise enjoyable story.

I wonder how Sirius will react? He’ll RAGE!

Harry talks more formally here than he does in canon—eschewing contractions.

I’m glad Voldemort is more canon-like in this tic, and not a complete idiot/clown/maniac.

Ooh, Harry’s still having Voldemort visions?

Poor darling Harry.

Snake is a jerk, I hate him. The worst part is that he would totally act this way if this happened in canon.

This was so lovely. You write skilfully.

I loved the way you portrayed Snape. The subtle insults, the light jabs...It was beautiful. You rock...

Is very nice

Oh. No.

Great story, thanks for sharing!

how come he can use magic outside school? he got himself expelled for the same reason in cannon.

ok, so it's pre-ootp then, but no gift from sirius?