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Description Unable to shut out the fury of the fight, the little boy seized his mother's wand, stepping between the two battling giants. He had seen the thing help his mother before - perhaps he could help her with it now, to make them stop fighting, to make it safe, to make things quiet again. He realized too late that he had no idea how to use it: he had stepped in the center of a raging storm with an inert stick in his hands.
The impending blow from his father was only of incidental concern, something to be expected. What finally shook his resolve was the sudden insight that his mother would barely see him, would not welcome his childish impulse, and certainly would not value him any more for it.

" . . . Mummy . . ." was all he could say, in a constricted little voice.



for Challenge over @ Spinners--End

Featured here - thank you! LUGGAGE FOR THE DANCER IN RED - 13-2014  
 
  

 the loner by korrox the ninth gate by Tom-Ripley 
On the edge of the world by igorsev Contraposition by SplitEnsds On the edge of the world by igorsev
SUSA X6 by KizukiTamura unsustainable by chriseastmids SUSA X6 by KizukiTamura

Colibri' by martaraff Mgh IV - St. Georg in the Puddle by DpressedSoul Colibri' by martaraff
im garten IV by BuChWien PNEUMA by menervaTau im garten IV by BuChWien
A. by ValeriaVi at the window by JakezDaniel A. by ValeriaVi 

A whiter shade of pale by Barnum60 life philosophy by tuminka  MODIGLI SNAPE  
  
   



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Luggage for the Dancer in Red - 13

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Comments: 93

joeyv7 In reply to ??? [2014-03-12 21:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, it means a lot that it touched you.

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Mafer-Potter [2012-07-01 18:26:29 +0000 UTC]

It is very, very sad. Abusers are horrible, and abused people will always be damage... Nothing can heal such sentimental wounds. We all know what it did to Severus.
This is beautiful, Cathy. Very beautiful and touching.
Thanks for sharing.

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joeyv7 In reply to Mafer-Potter [2012-07-08 02:06:51 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you - it wasn't pleasant to work on this project, but . . . I'm glad I did, I guess

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Mafer-Potter In reply to joeyv7 [2012-07-08 17:26:30 +0000 UTC]

Though it is sad, it's a great drawing indeed

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madoldsquib [2012-01-05 16:30:25 +0000 UTC]

*creys all over*

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joeyv7 In reply to madoldsquib [2012-01-06 14:23:00 +0000 UTC]

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madoldsquib In reply to joeyv7 [2012-01-06 14:32:05 +0000 UTC]

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Gryffgirl [2011-06-18 20:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, beautiful drawing of a terrible scene. Father is such an abusive monster, mother so beaten and cowed that she takes no notice of the child who needs her. Poor little guy--he gets no love and feels so helpless since he cannot protect his mother.

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joeyv7 In reply to Gryffgirl [2011-06-20 16:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you You get it, and I appreciate that

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zenatz19 [2010-07-26 06:06:15 +0000 UTC]

Hauntingly powerful and real. Amazing work.

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joeyv7 In reply to zenatz19 [2010-07-26 10:36:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Natalie ^ __ ^

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baba49 [2010-07-25 20:27:47 +0000 UTC]

So sad! So well illustrated. Your talent to illustrate atmosphere is awesome Joey

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joeyv7 In reply to baba49 [2010-07-26 10:36:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Barbara

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chiburaska [2010-07-09 03:20:57 +0000 UTC]

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joeyv7 In reply to chiburaska [2010-07-12 16:00:06 +0000 UTC]

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baba49 [2010-07-05 21:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Aw it shows so well how frightened he is. Great expressive image

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joeyv7 In reply to baba49 [2010-07-06 14:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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pythiadelphi [2010-07-03 20:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Moody and atmospheric with lovely muted colouring. I love that you've made Eileen's nose hooked!

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joeyv7 In reply to pythiadelphi [2010-07-05 19:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I don't think it was ever described as hooked, but it felt right. Glad you like it.

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mybreathingselfagain [2010-07-03 15:41:51 +0000 UTC]

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joeyv7 In reply to mybreathingselfagain [2010-07-05 19:46:07 +0000 UTC]

yes, I know

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RosesAndThorns [2010-07-03 01:40:41 +0000 UTC]

What emotion! What heartbreak! Bravo!

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joeyv7 In reply to RosesAndThorns [2010-07-05 19:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jodie, glad you like. Couple of days left in the challenge if you have time

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ozplasmic [2010-06-29 09:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow!
You really can capture emotions so well!
Cool on you Jo!

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joeyv7 In reply to ozplasmic [2010-06-29 18:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Chris

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ozplasmic In reply to joeyv7 [2010-06-30 08:54:06 +0000 UTC]

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Veronika-Art [2010-06-28 22:36:30 +0000 UTC]

Someone could use a cup of hot chocolate...

Beautiful the way you capture the emotions and expressions, and well, sad in this case, but that is what makes it real!

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joeyv7 In reply to Veronika-Art [2010-06-29 18:39:37 +0000 UTC]

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TomScribble [2010-06-28 20:56:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh, little Severus! He has a rather old face - unsurprisingly! Lovely expressions.

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joeyv7 In reply to TomScribble [2010-06-29 18:41:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - I thought so too, but in the end, it seemed appropriate

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TomScribble In reply to joeyv7 [2010-06-29 23:37:50 +0000 UTC]

exactly! he would have to grow up fast.

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esperanza111 [2010-06-26 22:31:29 +0000 UTC]

So sad!

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joeyv7 In reply to esperanza111 [2010-06-29 18:41:37 +0000 UTC]

Yes.

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cut-box [2010-06-26 06:55:22 +0000 UTC]

This is great, very emotional. Even though Sev is in the center of the composition, both parents doesn't seem to notice him at all, focused on their own grown-up tragedy. You really nailed that scene

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joeyv7 In reply to cut-box [2010-06-29 18:42:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Zo, that means a lot.

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HapticMimesis [2010-06-24 19:33:07 +0000 UTC]

This tears my heart every time I look at it. Young Severus' face is gut-wrenching.

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joeyv7 In reply to HapticMimesis [2010-06-29 18:42:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that

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retransmission [2010-06-23 09:58:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the mysterious light or a passage behind figures

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joeyv7 In reply to retransmission [2010-06-29 18:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dmitry, it's an attempt to balance the composition; the background is so formless that I felt it needed it

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BimboCrittenden [2010-06-22 19:37:28 +0000 UTC]

dark and full of emotion. this is wonderful

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joeyv7 In reply to BimboCrittenden [2010-06-29 18:44:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks sweetie ^ __ ^

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Shiiea [2010-06-22 15:47:45 +0000 UTC]

the faces are so emotive. I love how sketchy it looks

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joeyv7 In reply to Shiiea [2010-06-29 18:46:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Shiiea

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madbaumer37 [2010-06-19 21:12:30 +0000 UTC]

heartbreaking and strongly felt. i'm speechless.

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joeyv7 In reply to madbaumer37 [2010-06-21 11:33:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jeremy, I'm honored.

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D-eTo-X [2010-06-19 11:54:33 +0000 UTC]

Raw! I like it.

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joeyv7 In reply to D-eTo-X [2010-06-21 11:33:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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greeneyes-17 [2010-06-19 11:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Poor little Sev! That is how I imagine it was for him. The parents too immersed in their own hatred and despair, to notice the child's tiny soul being crushed between them.
The fingermarks on Eileen's arm speaks volumes,too.

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joeyv7 In reply to greeneyes-17 [2010-06-21 11:34:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - good eye on the bruises; that's how I felt about the parents in this scene as well.

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wanderingoddity1989 [2010-06-19 03:00:32 +0000 UTC]

A deep, haunting, and defining scar

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