It's a thought, isn't it?

It is!  It's hard not to include some asperger experiences in creative writing, isn't it?  So much a part of my life.  I really feel more comfortable with people who have AS, too.Not sure if you're an Alan Rickman fan but have you seen the film Snow Cake.  I thought Sigourney Weaver was excellent in the role of a woman with high functioning autism.  She reminds me of my son in a few scenes.

Someone else asked that question. I agree most people with the syndrome, would not cope. A high functioning person with Asperger's may be quite able to work as a spy, so long as they are not required to cover with lies. They may have difficulty with close social interactions, so are quite capable of working as experts in both camps, without feeling concerns about passing on information from either side. Many of the world's best spies fall into this category. They like routine and predicatbility, which makes them almost invisible to many people, though maybe not so great for improvising on on the hop.It's worth a thought.Having a brother with Asperger's gives me a bit of insight into the condition. Thanks for your review

I appreciate your response -- I can tell you truly care about this subject.  I care, too, knowing more than one person "on the spectrum" and strongly believing that there are more categories on it which haven't been defined yet.  But consider: You even say  ".... so long as they are not required to cover with lies." I think Severus would have had to lie through his teeth repeatedly, especially when he appeared before Voldemort after Voldemort's return.  He would have had to explain convincingly what he had been doing all those years and "prove" to Voldemort's satisfaction that he was still loyal.  As a professor in a school of children, he would have been asked many questions that would have required lies.   People like Lucius are certainly very socially adept and would have required a very convincing cover story as well.  I grant that people with Asperger's could be spies in certain environments but I just can't see it in this one.  I don't want to "argue" with you or have you think that I consider your story fatally flawed; I just think it's AU.  I do believe that you have performed a public service in educating people as to the condition -- and in your response to my review as well.  Again, thanks for your work!

I appreciate your input Cerydden. I reckon, a bit of discussion is something to be encouraged, not avoided. It's rewarding to get a bit of feed back.I fully admit, I have trouble sticking to canon, and most things I write are AU with a will of their own.With regard to your own, obvious writing ability, may I ask when we will see something you have written posted here? Your reviews are well considered and well written. I would look forward to reading your own work.Cheers!

It fits, doesn't it? Thanks for your review.

I understand what you are dealing with. My brother has Asperger's. When someone over 6 foot tall doesn't understand personal space it can be a bit intimidating.Like all life's challenges - it is best approached with love, support and sense of humour.

And does it fit his character?

Yes, I think it could fit his character.

Bugger! posted this in the wrong bit - time to go home.

serpentine psychopath with grandiose delusions - easy!

I'm ringing the Mental Health Team to suggest they send all their tricky ones to you. :D

Dr Quick's quaking in his shoes.

Dr Quick's quaking in his shoes.