edit: apparently this crosspost to LJ failed. apologies to those who see it more than once on DW and IJ.
I've been building these up for a while (there are... 17?), so I'm omitting the quotes from the fics I would usually give.
Fic
Bitter Drink by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
smallbrownfrog in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
deeply_horrible
gen, G, 291 words
Author's summary: Deep in Gringotts there is a bottle ...
My comment: "Fan poetry is so rarely good. This is a wonderful piece."
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Through Grace by![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
vr_trakowski
Severus/Lily, teen+, 23077 words
Author's summary: In the aftermath of the War, Snape has resigned himself to life. But when fresh horror emerges from beneath Malfoy Manor, will he be able to make the ultimate sacrifice one more time?
My comment: "The general idea of crossing worlds like this has of course been done [the author expressed concern in A/N that the idea was unoriginal], but I don't think I've personally read another fic that uses the particular device and details you did here. Anyway, a story like this is like to renew one's faith in Severus/Lily fic, which seems to have fallen from its brief day in the sun after Deathly Hallows. It has all that delicious angst resolved at last in tenderness that I used to love in this ship when I started reading it back in 2007."
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Essence byvr_trakowski
Severus/Lily, teen+, 18373 words
Author's summary: The scent of hope.
My comment: "Another interesting choice for an AU point. Again, the idea of "Severus and Lily didn't fall out permanently in school" has been done, but I don't think I've seen someone make Mulciber get expelled for "The Macdonald incident" and use that as a turning point for Sev. I love your description of Sev's earnest intensity and devotion - rather sexy (I agree with Lily ;))."
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Snowballing by![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
primeideal in ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
hp_holidaygen
Gryffindor class of '96 plus Hogwarts staff, G, 2400 words
Author's summary: None given, but this snippet from the introductory poem probably says it:
For what generation could pull off their tricks
Like the Gryffindor class of nineteen ninety-six?
It just marked another great step in their plan.
And now, you can learn how the business began.
My comment: Was not very illuminating, so I'll just say that this is quite a funny little fic.
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Romance of the Age byo_mayari in deeply_horrible (on DW)
one-sided Regulus Black/Severus Snape, one-sided everyone/Lily Evans, Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Malfoy; R, about 23000 words
Author's summary: The rise of Severus Snape, who was born miserable and low, and had nowhere to go, really, but up.
Author's warnings: Canonical character deaths. This has a very high body count. Also, racism and references to abortion.
My comment: "Wow. How can I possibly add anything to what others have said? I know I am missing the originals in the style homage here, but I still found it thoroughly enjoyable, even darkly hilarious, in its wonderfully sly tone. It took me a while to figure out who everyone was through all the nicknames at first but it's all rather amusing. You've got Potter nailed (oh, if only it were literally *evil grin*) and I like your take on Severus's love for Lily, capturing both the devoted and the selfish aspects of it."
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How Snape Didn't Steal Christmas bydreamy_dragon73 in hoggywartyxmas
Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, various Hogwarts staff, Minerva/Severus if you squint; PG, 2404 words
Author's summary: Snape isn't keen on Christmas. Especially not the Hogwarts variety. No, really.
Author's warnings: None, though I resurrected a couple of characters who would be dead in canon. It's Christmas, after all.
My comment: "Aww, what a lovely Christmas morsel. *has a mince pie* :)"
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Things Left Unsaid bydelphipsmith in hp_holidaygen
Snape, Hogwarts, assorted staff, students, Death Eaters (7th year); G, 6000 words
Author's summary: None given; prompt was Anything about Snape's tenure as headmaster, especially how he goes about protecting students without revealing his true loyalties.
Author's warnings: brief use of Crucio; angst
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Humbug bytherealsnape in hoggywartyxmas
Severus Snape, assorted walk-ons; PG-13, 7500 words
Author's summary: Severus Snape has found the perfect Christmas gift for Minerva. He just has to deliver it.
My comment: "What a warm, chewy Christmas treat!"
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The Gifts byalbalark in hoggywartyxmas
Filius Flitwick, Luna Lovegood, Severus Snape; PG, 10500 words
Author's summary: An unaccountable gift opens Filius’ eyes and he decides to give a gift of his own.
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The Sacrifice of Right bysnorkackcatcher in hp_holidaygen
Minerva McGonagall, Percy Weasley, assorted supporting cast; PG-13, 14500 words
Author's summary: When Minerva McGonagall discovers a cryptic note among Dumbledore's old papers, she finds herself investigating a mystery involving goblins, ancient runes, and Beedle the Bard, with the invaluable assistance of Percy Weasley.
Author's warnings: Makes use of bits of secondary canon from Pottermore, but no prior knowledge of them is required to understand the story.
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A Virtuous Man bydueltastic in deeply_horrible (on LJ)
Severus/Minerva, PG, 4300 words
Author's summary: None given; prompt was Severus manipulates his lover in subtle ways in order to keep his/her attention.
My comment: "I love your sly sense of humor in this, like Severus's own smirking telling, and the way you wove together the various participants' takes that they all feel they are the ones coming out ahead. That's cunning indeed."
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Alfie Prendergast's Lucky Day by ??? insnapecase
Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter, OCs; G, 2640 words
Author's summary: June 22nd 2013 was Alfie Prendergast's lucky day, but that was just the start of it.
Fic+Art
The Deeply Horrible One(s) bybvizen and o_mayari in deeply_horrible (on LJ)
Severus, Remus, G
Author's summary: What happens when a man drinks wine or chocolate in a random bar, and thinks of women.
My comment: "*applauds* This came out so well! I love their expressions."
Art
Advent Calendar Day 24 - Christmas Eve byjulesdrenages
Severus/Regulus, G
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A Terrible Mistake bybvizen in deeply_horrible (on LJ)
Severus, Sybill Trelawney, Voldemort, G
Young Severus Snape reports the Prophecy to his master.
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Fancy Meeting You Here, Igor byjulesdrenages in deeply_horrible (on LJ)
Severus, Igor Karkaroff, PG
Sure, he turned in other Death Eaters to the Wizengamot then, and Snape amongst them. But it was a long time ago, and Snape is the understanding and forgiving type, after all. No reason to worry about meeting him again, after all these years. . . Right?
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Prior Incantato bymagnetic_pole in deeply_horrible (on LJ)
about Severus, though not directly depicted, PG
Within these walls, a wizard came of age. Three glimpses of Severus Snape's childhood home with key spells recalled.
Author's warnings: Did not really address the content, so I will say: potentially disturbing references to use of Dark magic on people and animals and to things that sound like intrafamilial abuse.
I've been building these up for a while (there are... 17?), so I'm omitting the quotes from the fics I would usually give.
Fic
Bitter Drink by
smallbrownfrog in deeply_horriblegen, G, 291 words
Author's summary: Deep in Gringotts there is a bottle ...
My comment: "Fan poetry is so rarely good. This is a wonderful piece."
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Through Grace by
Severus/Lily, teen+, 23077 words
Author's summary: In the aftermath of the War, Snape has resigned himself to life. But when fresh horror emerges from beneath Malfoy Manor, will he be able to make the ultimate sacrifice one more time?
My comment: "The general idea of crossing worlds like this has of course been done [the author expressed concern in A/N that the idea was unoriginal], but I don't think I've personally read another fic that uses the particular device and details you did here. Anyway, a story like this is like to renew one's faith in Severus/Lily fic, which seems to have fallen from its brief day in the sun after Deathly Hallows. It has all that delicious angst resolved at last in tenderness that I used to love in this ship when I started reading it back in 2007."
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Essence by
Severus/Lily, teen+, 18373 words
Author's summary: The scent of hope.
My comment: "Another interesting choice for an AU point. Again, the idea of "Severus and Lily didn't fall out permanently in school" has been done, but I don't think I've seen someone make Mulciber get expelled for "The Macdonald incident" and use that as a turning point for Sev. I love your description of Sev's earnest intensity and devotion - rather sexy (I agree with Lily ;))."
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Snowballing by
primeideal in hp_holidaygenGryffindor class of '96 plus Hogwarts staff, G, 2400 words
Author's summary: None given, but this snippet from the introductory poem probably says it:
For what generation could pull off their tricks
Like the Gryffindor class of nineteen ninety-six?
It just marked another great step in their plan.
And now, you can learn how the business began.
My comment: Was not very illuminating, so I'll just say that this is quite a funny little fic.
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Romance of the Age by
o_mayari in deeply_horrible (on DW)one-sided Regulus Black/Severus Snape, one-sided everyone/Lily Evans, Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Malfoy; R, about 23000 words
Author's summary: The rise of Severus Snape, who was born miserable and low, and had nowhere to go, really, but up.
Author's warnings: Canonical character deaths. This has a very high body count. Also, racism and references to abortion.
My comment: "Wow. How can I possibly add anything to what others have said? I know I am missing the originals in the style homage here, but I still found it thoroughly enjoyable, even darkly hilarious, in its wonderfully sly tone. It took me a while to figure out who everyone was through all the nicknames at first but it's all rather amusing. You've got Potter nailed (oh, if only it were literally *evil grin*) and I like your take on Severus's love for Lily, capturing both the devoted and the selfish aspects of it."
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How Snape Didn't Steal Christmas by
dreamy_dragon73 in hoggywartyxmasMinerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, various Hogwarts staff, Minerva/Severus if you squint; PG, 2404 words
Author's summary: Snape isn't keen on Christmas. Especially not the Hogwarts variety. No, really.
Author's warnings: None, though I resurrected a couple of characters who would be dead in canon. It's Christmas, after all.
My comment: "Aww, what a lovely Christmas morsel. *has a mince pie* :)"
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Things Left Unsaid by
delphipsmith in hp_holidaygenSnape, Hogwarts, assorted staff, students, Death Eaters (7th year); G, 6000 words
Author's summary: None given; prompt was Anything about Snape's tenure as headmaster, especially how he goes about protecting students without revealing his true loyalties.
Author's warnings: brief use of Crucio; angst
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Humbug by
therealsnape in hoggywartyxmasSeverus Snape, assorted walk-ons; PG-13, 7500 words
Author's summary: Severus Snape has found the perfect Christmas gift for Minerva. He just has to deliver it.
My comment: "What a warm, chewy Christmas treat!"
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The Gifts by
albalark in hoggywartyxmasFilius Flitwick, Luna Lovegood, Severus Snape; PG, 10500 words
Author's summary: An unaccountable gift opens Filius’ eyes and he decides to give a gift of his own.
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The Sacrifice of Right by
snorkackcatcher in hp_holidaygenMinerva McGonagall, Percy Weasley, assorted supporting cast; PG-13, 14500 words
Author's summary: When Minerva McGonagall discovers a cryptic note among Dumbledore's old papers, she finds herself investigating a mystery involving goblins, ancient runes, and Beedle the Bard, with the invaluable assistance of Percy Weasley.
Author's warnings: Makes use of bits of secondary canon from Pottermore, but no prior knowledge of them is required to understand the story.
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A Virtuous Man by
dueltastic in deeply_horrible (on LJ)Severus/Minerva, PG, 4300 words
Author's summary: None given; prompt was Severus manipulates his lover in subtle ways in order to keep his/her attention.
My comment: "I love your sly sense of humor in this, like Severus's own smirking telling, and the way you wove together the various participants' takes that they all feel they are the ones coming out ahead. That's cunning indeed."
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Alfie Prendergast's Lucky Day by ??? in
snapecaseSeverus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter, OCs; G, 2640 words
Author's summary: June 22nd 2013 was Alfie Prendergast's lucky day, but that was just the start of it.
Fic+Art
The Deeply Horrible One(s) by
bvizen and o_mayari in deeply_horrible (on LJ)Severus, Remus, G
Author's summary: What happens when a man drinks wine or chocolate in a random bar, and thinks of women.
My comment: "*applauds* This came out so well! I love their expressions."
Art
Advent Calendar Day 24 - Christmas Eve by
julesdrenagesSeverus/Regulus, G
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A Terrible Mistake by
bvizen in deeply_horrible (on LJ)Severus, Sybill Trelawney, Voldemort, G
Young Severus Snape reports the Prophecy to his master.
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Fancy Meeting You Here, Igor by
julesdrenages in deeply_horrible (on LJ)Severus, Igor Karkaroff, PG
Sure, he turned in other Death Eaters to the Wizengamot then, and Snape amongst them. But it was a long time ago, and Snape is the understanding and forgiving type, after all. No reason to worry about meeting him again, after all these years. . . Right?
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Prior Incantato by
magnetic_pole in deeply_horrible (on LJ)about Severus, though not directly depicted, PG
Within these walls, a wizard came of age. Three glimpses of Severus Snape's childhood home with key spells recalled.
Author's warnings: Did not really address the content, so I will say: potentially disturbing references to use of Dark magic on people and animals and to things that sound like intrafamilial abuse.