I really like the way the Malfoys are characterized here, as actual people, perhaps a bit greedy and arrogant, but certainly not one-dimesional villains. The desserts sound amazing and well, who can blame Harry for hating Dudley? And Narcissa told Draco to be tactful, nice!

Another nice chapter. We get to see Harry meet Neville and Draco, and perhaps a friendship can be forged between those three, as odd as it seems? I like how Snape took Harry to the apothecary again! I'm not sure what the mysterious book McGonagall took possession of in the earlier chapter was, but thankfully, Harry did get some family treasure!

I'm glad Severus, while taking Harry to explore, learns more about the Muggle side of himself as well. And I'm glad they can spend time together and the part where he set the flying gray underwear on fire was funny!

This is fascinating and Harry having runic magic and learning to use it from McGonagall is awesome!

More housekeeping, but all of it necessary! I can't wait until Harry goes to Hogwarts!

So Harry will still be living with the Dursleys, but he just won't have any contact with them and he'll have his own bathroom and the house-elves will bring him meals. That will work nicely!

Well, Severus got to take a load off his chest, and Minerva has an idea. Is there any way to get out of this predicament? So now we know why all of James' money is gone - he spent it on the war effort! That flummoxes Snape, certainly...

The Dursleys really are repulsive, aren't they? I'm glad Snape put them in their place although considering their non-repentance there are going to be changes around here. I like it when Harry lives with Snape, but perhaps some other arrangement could be come to... Turning the shotgun into a salmon was hilarious!

Ah, Severus, being called Harry's father does it for you, doesn't it? I didn't expect Snape to be so neutral about the houses, but it works well.

Yes! Of course Snape would buy Harry books! And Harry even got a special deal on potion supplies at the apothecary because Snape was with him. That's nice too. I wonder how the dinner conversation will go...

Ah! How intelligent of Snape to have Harry get an accounting of his money, though he is surprised at how little there is. And also, I'm glad Harry's eyesight was fixed. Ron was rather... not the nicest, but he doesn't know who Harry really is yet.

Wow, Snape really knows a lot and I'm glad you explained about the child abuse and neglect that the Dursleys would be dealing with. Appointing himself Harry's financial guardian is a great idea, and assigning Harry the second bedroom will be better for him once it is properly cleaned out. Harry sees Severus as his idol right now, which is also entertaining.

I love Snape's disdain about the Muggle world and everything he has to endure within it. Those punks really picked the wrong person to mess with! And Harry has excellent manners and reminds Snape of Lily - that is very promising. Petunina remembers Severus too... that could be quite an interesting conversation!

Ooh, I really like the idea of Severus raising Harry Potter as his own child, which really is the best revenge, and turning him into a snarky potions adept... I also like how Snape feels for abused children and hopefully that will be enough to turn the tide. And he still feels guilt for bringing the prophecy to Voldemort, which is a good sign!

I knew I recognized that motto, I LOVE POE! Cast of Amontillado was awesome and I intend to use that method of murder as a possible attempt in one of my stories, it's a classic and cold blooded way. I also memorized The Raven in 9th grade for fun and performed it for my school in a talent show. Sorry, rambling. Also, I always felt so bad for Snape, loosing Lily and dying almost alone, but the 'there will be another love' thought is awesome. It's like Once Upon A Time. Your true love dies, you become attached to another... I love that you picked someone less known, are flushing her back story and everything and YES! Love that kiss scene. Soooo sweet. Yes, I am continuing to enjoy it and even summed up everything to a few chaptersago to my mom and sis (We are ALL HP fans here).