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Reviews for The Price of Madness

ellie_elephant2006.06.10 - 12:45AM13: Love and WarSigned
Ahhh... cliffie... I'd like to call it evil, but I really do love them - but that's only because the next chapter is already up :) I didn't find Molly's sudden appearance contrived - it was a very in-character thing of her to do, and since I firmly believe in Murphy's Law, the timing was fitting as well. I was so preoccupied with the Severus/Hermione shippy moments that I completely forgot about the danger of other Order members. The nerd in me rejoiced at Harry's explanation of wards. My heart really aches for Hermione now that she's said the word 'love' out loud, but my absolute favourite part of this chapter was Severus admitting that he didn't want her to see him mad. I've worked with dysfunctional children, and a lot of them are very well aware of their disabilities, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them wrestle with their pain and frustration. So, that was another great chapter, Ms Pooka, and let's hope that Severus, Harry or Ron drill some sense into Hermione about this destroying-the-cup-and-dying-painfully-for-the-sake-of-the-order business. *toddles off to read next chapter*

Author's Response: Thank you so much! You know, a lovely woman I knew went schizophrenic, and the most heartbreaking thing about it was how aware she was of what was happening to her. Some folks have this crazy idea that being aware of a problem magically fixes it, but it just ain't so! I'm glad that you didn't find Molly's arrival too jarring. I'd put off having Harry do something to keep folks from just walzing into the house, and that seemed the best place to do it. Thanks, Ellie! :)

whitehound2006.06.10 - 12:41AM14: Shaken UpSigned
It occurs to me that Snape's condition is a little like Tourette's Syndrome (except that that's something you're born with) - the use of bad language without any particular intention to be crude, and the way that what he's thinking just comes out unguardedly. He's probably rather hoped she'd take her bra off ever since she developed a bust: the difference being that now he'll admit to it. Happy birthday, btw.

Author's Response: Thanks for the birthday wishes! And that's a good point about Severus now saying and admitting to things that he would normally have more control over! :)

Aurealis2006.06.10 - 12:38AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Haaaapy Birrrrthday toooooooo youuuuu!!!! Great chapter. Have a good one. Cheers xxx

Author's Response: Thanks! I plan to! :)

Maddie2006.06.10 - 12:33AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Very moving chapter. Severus's confrontation with Hermione was scary, yet full of love. Like when your child does something really stupid and/or dangerous, and you are so relieved she is OK, but you chew her out first, then hug her and kiss her (I have 2 daughters). I was struck by your conclusion that if a piece of Volde's soul returns to him he becomes more human, not more powerful. What a brilliant deduction! That thought never occurred to me.

Author's Response: You're comparing it to how a parent acts with a child is spot on! Lol, though I don't think he's feeling very parental! Less soul = less human is how I've always justified Voldy's snakey appearance to myself. glad you got a kick out of it! thanks! :)

Rubyfey2006.06.10 - 12:20AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Oh, I love this, I love this! But then I love everything you write! I'm can't help it if I sound suck-uppy, I don't mean to be, but truly you are an amazing writer!

This just gets sweeter and bitter-sweeter. Please do let it be (fingers crossed in hopefulness) that the "character death" you refer to coming in the last chapter is moldy-voldy's, and not our beloved mad potions master or Hermione! I keep hoping the final Ending of the Nightmare will go far to relieve his madness, as well as some comfort from the (I hope soon-to-awake) portrait of Dumbledore that I believe you mentioned was "still" asleep. What can I say? I'm a sucker for happy endings! Hope there can be one here.

Not many stories can have me chuckling while simultaneously swallowing the lump in my throat and wiping the tear from my eye---yours can, and it is wonderful. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Not to fret love! In the summary I mention that the CD warning is for events happening before the story takes place. I did kill off Moody, after all. As for Voldy, well, he hardly counts! ;) But I promise you that I have never killed off anyone that's part of the pairing and I don't plan to start with this fic. Too sad for this Pooka! I'm thrilled that you like my fic so much so far. thanks for taking the time to tell me about it! :)


Amr2006.06.10 - 12:16AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Happy birthday, Pook! And many happy returns of the day! You're giving us a present, this time: a delightful little chapter. I don't know what it is about this story that I find so simultaneously amusing and touching; I've got used to most of Severus's whore compounds, but house-whore cracks me up every time. (He's not using Gryffin-whore, though. I predicted that, in my mind, and I confess I'm a little disappointed.) It's good that Severus saved her, of course, not just because it's good he saved her, but also because it seemed to bring him a bit more fully back to himself. And arranging for Ron and Harry to read Hermione the riot act about her decision was pure Snape. Thanks for posting! I'll look forward to their further adventures.

Author's Response: Thank you for making my birthday a little brighter! Gryffin-whore! Dang it, why didn't I think of that? ROFL! it's a shame he's already in the habit of saying Gryffindor whore. But thanks for making me giggle! :)

thesculptress2006.06.10 - 12:14AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Oh, I love the way Severus dealt with that. He may be mad, but he's neither stupid nor crazy.

Author's Response: Exactly! Well said! Thanks! :)

Bjornsdotter2006.06.10 - 12:13AM14: Shaken UpSigned
Wonderful chapter, I really enjoyed Severus ratting on Hermione....how Slytherin of him. Have a wonderful birthday! Cheers

Author's Response: Lol! Slytherin indeed! thanks for making my birthday brighter! :)

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