This is beautiful! I love the contrast between dragon and dove and your diction is just gorgeous! I have nothing to add to its beauty, but I would like to express concern on punctuation- the first half used it, then the last half doesn't really. Was there a purpose to that? It kind-of distracted me, but I overlooked it in order to read the poem.

My favorite line was, "steal my innocence." I thrilled at reading it. I felt like this was a love story of sorts- and it makes me want to be the dragon- or maybe the dove... but I feel sometimes like I am both. Ooh! That's another great interpretation- two sides to one person...

I must leave this review and now ponder my new train of thought!

HEY!!!! Great letter poem! I actually rather enjoyed that this wasn't flowery and full of imagery. It was blunt, just like Lily is. I wrote a similar poem, titled Where is Your Heart in the PA. But what really drew me in was that Lily wished for their friendship to continue but found the strength to tell Severus that she couldn't let their friendship continue.

Spelling: "Dissagreements" only has one "s"

I have loved all you poetry! Great job!

Yes, readin is an amazing magic! The first paragraph of this story was something I could really relate to, and I feel the same about books as Hermione. They are another world to enter and discover something more about life and ourselves. Thanks for a great prequel to Hogwarts. Perhaps you could write about Ron or Ginny or even Neville next...

Author's Response: Thank you! I thought that people on here would especially relate to a love of reading, as we obviously love it so much because of Harry Potter. And haha, maybe I'll do just that...

Why is this only one chapter??? It is very interesting so far! I never thought of what the Wizarding world would be like in Asia! I especially love the wand idea! How does he get sorted? Do they get sorted? What's going to happen to him????? :) if you couldn't tell, I love to read and imagine things.

my favorite character is Snape, and i love how you really took off with this story! it is really well written, and i'm happy that Snape has a loving family- he really deserves it. i also love the girl Violet- i can really relate to her, and i think she is just adorable.
keep it up! i want to see what happens next!!!!!!!

Author's Response: My favorite HP character is also Severus Snape and I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the AU world that I've created for him - if anyone deserved a little happiness, it is him! Violet will figure very prominently in the next chapter, which should be approved by the moderators and posted soon. Thank you for your sweet review and I hope that you enjoy the next chapter! :) Smiles, Ruby Emeralds

I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you update soon, because I need to know what happens next! I especially loved that Snape really cares about his daughters, and also that Violet is so humble. Perhaps Snape was too harsh on her, but part of what he said does hold true- we can't live in a bubble all the time. I hope, though, that Violet stays like she is, but perhaps a little more outgoing. She is such a great character! :)
Great job again, and I hope you continue to write, because you are a stupendous author!

Author's Response: Thank you for all of your lovely compliments! :) I am thrilled to hear that you are thoroughly enjoying the story. Even though everything that I'm writing is non-canon and AU, I truly believe that Snape would be an effective parent - he is disciplined, loyal, and has made so many mistakes in his earlier life that he would really be able to listen to, identify with, and advise others on their problems. He may not be cuddly, but I think that he would be able to instill values in children. I've really enjoyed reading the comments that my readers have made regarding his parenting abilites and interactions with the girls. I think that, even though his message might've been rather harshly stated, he was correct in speaking to Violet about her extreme shyness. If anyone could understand what she's feeling, it would be him. Like so many of my readers, I really enjoy the tender moments that Severus and Violet share. Rest assured that Violet isn't going to undergo a dramatic personality change in the upcoming chapters - I think she is perfect the way she is (although she does need to have more confidence in herself). I am happy to report that the new chapter is posted. (Yay!) I can't wait to hear your thoughts about it! Thanks again for your support and enthusiasm - it is so fulfilling to know that someone likes reading what I've written. :) More details about the new story will be forthcoming... Smiles, Ruby Emeralds

Love the prophecy! Amazing how it fits Voldemort so well! How did you manage to write such a well written prophecy? It was perfect! Vague, intriguing, with little comprehension, and yet, from our vantage point, we know what it means! I love that it predicted his downfall on Hogwarts' ground, by Harry Potter, which would have a fragment of his soul.
I think you need to expand this prequel! It was highly interesting, and you left it so open-ended that you could write so many things after this! Just a thought.:) loved this story!!!

Author's Response: Thanks for such a flattering review. Yes, the prophecy is vague - even by the standards of prophecies, I suspect - because it has to admit three interpretations: what Dumbledore thinks it means, what Riddle thinks it means, and what it really means. Best of luck with your own stories - I'll keep an eye peeled for them.

I loved the bounce between Albus and the Healer or whatever, although I absolutely hated that last line- not because it didn't work, but because that is such an awful thing to say to someone whose son is passing away! "You should be proud." Okay, I feel like its not very comforting, and would probably not like it, but I suppose they can be good words for others. Sorry if I offended you!!!!! I didn't mean to! I just felt like that it ranks up there with "Sorry for your loss." Words that seem to no longer have meaning after awhile.
But don't forget that I enjoyed the poem!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, first off. I'm glad you like the bounce off; that was Jess's idea (she's amazing). I'm sorry you didn't like the last line, but here's my reasoning: he knew his son was dead, and just learned why. Harry would probably be up to his nose in grief (since his son died), and in Harry's mind, it would be his fault. He probably hadn't taught them how to defend themselves against things like the Imperius curse and possession. So, hearing that Albus fought would be a good thing. And, in my mind, Harry and Albus don't get on very well. Albus is a more quiet type in my head canon when it comes to family, and maybe Harry sometimes cast him aside. Basically, I knew Harry would feel extremely guilty and I needed a reason why. So, that's my explanation, but I'm glad you liked most of my poem. :D

Ellie

Wow, Death really seems so awful in this poem! Those poor poor people. I hope I never have to go through the same situations. Beautiful job!

Author's Response: Thanks. :)

Great advice! I'll be sure to watch out for werewolves and if I do get bitten, allow myself to die so my soul stays whole and pure. :)

Author's Response: Haha you do that :)