I am so glad you like it, as I admire your stuff, and Swythyv's, very much indeed. So it means a lot to me when I impress you. )
But, seriously, I do think I have something here. So do you - the 'sectumsempra' scene is extremely weighty, emotionally and intellectually, and Harry really did nearly kill Snape. This is why I - even on first reading - marvelled at how patient he was with the boy. Maybe he was holding himself back very firmly for fear of killing Harry in retaliation; you can sense his rage, but he really gives Harry every opportunity to explain himself, doesn't he? And Harry really fails. It's understandable - but he does fail.
One of my teens was talking with me (again) today about our fears and hopes for DH, and he said he really wanted to see Harry become a man - someone who could accept responsibility for his own actions. He also wants to see Snape proven good, as do I. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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Date: 2007-05-11 03:35 am (UTC)But, seriously, I do think I have something here. So do you - the 'sectumsempra' scene is extremely weighty, emotionally and intellectually, and Harry really did nearly kill Snape. This is why I - even on first reading - marvelled at how patient he was with the boy. Maybe he was holding himself back very firmly for fear of killing Harry in retaliation; you can sense his rage, but he really gives Harry every opportunity to explain himself, doesn't he? And Harry really fails. It's understandable - but he does fail.
One of my teens was talking with me (again) today about our fears and hopes for DH, and he said he really wanted to see Harry become a man - someone who could accept responsibility for his own actions. He also wants to see Snape proven good, as do I. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
Thanks for reading; I'm really glad you liked it.