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Reviews for A Time to Trust

Aurealis2007.10.22 - 01:05AM15: FireSigned
Ooooooooh, you need to update this soon! Reg is pitiable, Snape is back in Hermione's good graces. I never liked Sirius's character... feel free to off him.

Author's Response: Oh, you've got me giggling. More is on the way very soon. Regulus has much more coming... and I can safely say his situation remains pitiable. "Good graces" where Snape and Hermione are concerned... who knows? They try, but they always seem to muck it up. *zips mouth closed* As for Sirius, your compassion cracked me up. And I can tell you that if you didn't like him before, you certainly won't after the next time we see him in this story. And um... you won't be the only one. *zips mouth shut a second time* Thanks!

AmyLouise2007.10.22 - 12:49AM10: The Boy Who LivedSigned
My only problem with this chapter is that by the time Harry was born (and even before), James and Lily were already in hiding, because Dumbledore (and Voldemort) knew that the prophecy applied either to the Potter or the Longbottom child. No way would an outsider have been allowed to visit, and the Potters certainly wouldn't have gone out to a concert. Sorry, but it makes me uneasy.

Author's Response: I definitely understand your concern. I thought about that, too, before I wrote the chapter. Ultimately, I will admit, I was ready to find any justification that would bring Hermione in contact with baby Harry: maybe Lily was strolling through the park or maybe Hermione already knew the exact location of the house from Harry and would just wait for them to leave. I played around with that for quite a bit. But I think my characterization of Dumbledore in this story is a bit different than your perception of him. I see him as being both incredibly trusting and willing to take risks others would never consider. After all, this is the man who let a bunch of eleven-year-olds try their strength time and again against some pretty scary foes. And he's supposed to be protecting them! I think he's using Hermione as a tool, and he brought her to that house specifically to see her reaction. He wanted to be certain, and this woman from the future could provide him with that. As for the concert, I envisioned them using some pretty extensive glamours (both were excellent students in Charms and Transfiguration), but it was sloppy of me not to write that into the story. I guess I felt like even people in hiding aren't confined to their house at every second. Again, it was sloppy of me not to have mentioned all that within the chapter, but I overlooked it in favor of other inner thoughts and interactions going on. Thanks so much for letting me know how it came across to you, though. I appreciate reviews that question the occurences within the story. And I can definitely see how our different views of Dumbledore and how the situation would have been handled would cause different outlooks on the events of this chapter. Again, thanks so much, and I hope the rest of the story matches more closely to your interpretations of these characters and events. :)

holyflyingpig2007.10.21 - 04:17PM15: FireSigned
UGH...I need more....Please update soon!!!

Author's Response: Hee hee! Thanks, and I'm guessing more will be up within the week.

AmyLouise2007.10.21 - 05:05AM2: Getting Reaquainted and ManipulatedSigned
I usually have reservations about time travel stories, as they give at least one character an unfair advantage over the others, but this reads well, so I'm sticking with it. But it does seem odd that Dumbledore didn't ask for an explanation as to how this unknown girl came to be in his office - even he can't just know everything, surely?

Author's Response: I'm also hesitant to read time travel stories, so I completely understand where you're coming from, and I'm glad you're enjoying this journey. As for Dumbledore, I think there is evidence in canon to suggest that sometimes he exercises patience in order to see what others will do. When writing this, I decided Dumbledore was going to watch Hermione very carefully and see how he could use her. He has to pick and choose what he's going to ask her, because he doesn't need her to get suspicious and wary. Also, he trusts easily, and I think he could tell that she was there by accident and didn't need to know the details. Having said all that, I can say that things with Dumbledore are coming to a head very soon, so that might answer your question a little better. :) Thanks!

thebells2007.10.21 - 02:57AM15: FireSigned
Hi, I just wanted to say you've created a really unconventional and original storyline here. Your characterization of a younger, less disturbed and more uncertain Snape is dead-on. Hermione's well-written as well, of course...but you know how we all like our Snape around here. Anyhow, keep up the good work. Can't wait to read the rest of it!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! It's been really fun and challenging to write this younger Snape. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying following him!

LadyJaneGrey2007.10.18 - 08:15PM15: FireSigned
I *love* your characters!!! I really like how you've set this in a (comparitively) unconventional time period for time turner fics...never read one like this before. I actually love how you've written your characters though, and your style of writing stands out as more than just plain narrative but as, sort of, something to be appreciated in itself (along with this rather nice plot you're weaving)...could I ask, do you have a rough idea how many more chapters there will be? Is this story coming to an end or is it just the begining (so to speak...)?

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I'm especially glad to hear you're enjoying the characters, since I've fallen in love with them myself and hope they translate well. A big part of my impetus for writing this story was setting it in this particular time period. As I was researching, I realized just how much *could* have happened during that time frame. And I didn't want Hermione to go back to Marauder era Hogwarts. I've certainly read fics that I like set in that era (Vanity springs to mind), but quite a few of the stories fall into the same cliches. And besides, since other authors have explored it well, then I definitely wanted to branch out into something else. The compliment on the prose is very much appreciated, as I absolutely love words and love trying to see how these characters might think about the issues they're facing. As far as how many more chapters... I can't say for sure. I have two endings in mind, and one would come much sooner than the other. With that rather mysterious statement, I can safely say that we are past the halfway point. I'm fairly certain this fic will end before the 30 chapter mark and probably closer to the early 20s. Sorry I can't be more specific. The basic plot is planned but where the characters take me in the meantime is less certain. :) Thanks so much,a nd I hope you continue to read and enjoy!

pyewacket2007.10.18 - 01:27PM15: FireSigned
More please!!! Absolutely loving it!

Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying it! More should be up soon, about a week, I'm thinking.

Camillo2007.10.18 - 01:22PM15: FireSigned
Yay! So glad you're updating this - it's my fave timeturner tale and I cannot wait to find out what is going to happen next!

Author's Response: Yay! Thanks so much. I'm glad you're enjoying my little jaunt into the past. More is on the way. :)

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