BFS ENTRY: Meeting Severus Snape (PG-13; Severus, others)

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Title: Meeting Severus Snape
Category: All Categories
Characters: Severus, others
Author: leela_cat
Beta Readers: perverse_idyll, the_minx_17, r_grayjoy, eeyore9990
Rating: PG-13
(Highlight to View) Warning(s): Death of unnamed 'extra' characters.
Word Count: +/- 7700
Summary: Meeting Severus Snape isn't quite as simple as walking up to his front door, even if you're his son.

Comments

[iulia_linnea]

I like Caz's voice. I like that there is enough information to intrigue without overwhelming the reader. I like that you don't flinch in your portrayal of Severus' past (or allow him to flinch, either). I like the emotional depth you're able to reach without burdening your story with excessive exposition-and your descriptions are spare and complete. This is truly an exceptional work, and it's a fabulous way to anchor the fest because while acknowledging Severus' past, it prepares for him a future. Brilliant fic! ♥

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[leela_cat]

Thank you so much for encouraging me to write this story for you and for the fest. *hugs*

I'm incredibly happy that you like the story so much. It means a great deal to me.

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[iulia_linnea]

It was my pleasure. ♥

[astopperindeath]

oh wow, this was beautiful. i love the glimpses into the past--and that you went with pansy as his mother. that was a wonderful twist i just wasn't expecting. i like that you ended where you did, and let us imagine what happens next. well done!

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[leela_cat]

Thank you so very much. I'm really happy you liked the Harry/Pansy pairing, and that the ending worked so well for you.

[lillithj]

Oh! This is lovely, truly lovely. I love Caz's voice and his desire to meet his father. I've always liked the Harry/Pansy pairing. I like that there's consequences to Harry's stint in the King's Cross purgatory. Just well done all over.

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[leela_cat]

Thank you very much. I've always believed that there had to be some consequence to dying.

[shefa]

This was so well done. I love Caz's voice and the way you chose the memories to illustrate and anchor Severus's idea of his own development (yes, I phrased that very carefully :)). How like him to want to make sure his son comes to him with no illusions. Too risky to think he might love and lose again. You ended this at the perfect point, too. Well done!

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[leela_cat]

*beams* Thank you. And, yes, it's all about Severus's impression of himself. Completely subjective and unsparing of himself.

[nimrod_9]

I love both Caz and Severus' voices here. The story was a amazing and I loved that Pansy saved Severus. Really, really nice!!

Re: Meeting Severus Snape

[leela_cat]

Thank you so much. I'm so very happy you liked the story.