Showing posts with label post-hogwarts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label post-hogwarts. Show all posts

Thursday, January 22, 2015

In Shining Armour

Title: In Shining Armour
Author. coffeeonthepatio
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/OC, OC (Emma or Burgundy), McGonagall
Warning: PG-13, het, post-hogwarts
Length. Novel
Status: Completed


Snape's only saving the unborn child of a strange woman. He never signed up for having his house invaded and a stranger and her child caring for him after the snake bite.


FF

Snape with a child - even if it's not his own, could we ask for more?
It takes some time until you get to like the OC female, but you will. Her pride is similar to Snape's, and that is why their relationship is interesting. They tend to fight a lot. Very snarky.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Coiners

Title: Coiners
Author: oliversnape
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry, Teddy
Warning: R, slash, asexual Harry, post-hogwarts
Length: Novella
Status: Completed



The Ministry needs to approve Severus Snape's application for him to start his life again after the war. Harry Potter has set himself up with a non-dangerous specialist muggle career. Neither have been particularly good at avoiding trouble for long.




AO3


oliversnape. Says everything. I quite liked the combination of asexuality, homosexuality, and family. It mixed well, and it was a calm conoction. No explosion. Just introspection.



Same Author as:
The Pumkin Scone Conspiracy
The Definition of Home (With Sequels: The Definition of Family; The Photo Album)
Far Beyond a Promise Kept

Friday, April 18, 2014

Her Eyes

Title: Her Eyes
Author: drachenmina
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry
Warning: R, slash, disability (Harry - blind)
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


 Severus Snape is the only one who can heal the injuries inflicted on Harry by a vengeful Bellatrix Lestrange.


AO3

The dialogue is especially well-done. The writing isn't dense but everything happens within a month. So in a way, it is a rather tight story. There are almost only scenes, not much flashbacks/descriptions/... .
I like drachenmina's works.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

The Pumpkin Scone Conspiracy

Title: The Pumpkin Scone Conspiracy
Author: oliversnape
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry
Warning: NC-17, slash, injury (Ron), memory loss (selected)
Length: Novella
Status: Completed



After the war, Harry finds Severus under house arrest, himself badgered for publicity stunts, and the memories of his friends tampered with. Severus learns to tolerate Potter as they try to figure out just who is manipulating the wizarding world, and why.


AO3

Nice post-hogwarts read. I like oliversnape, and I didn't make much of a secret out of it. The writing style's captivating, the idea somewhat intriguing. Not the best one out there, but definitely with promise, and oliversnape always delivers.
I liked the title reference. A lot, to be honest. And that's it from my side.

Same Author as:
The Definition of Home (With Sequels: The Definition of Family; The Photo Album)
Far Beyond a Promise Kept
Coiners

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Echoes

Title: Echoes
Author: gingertart50
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry, Hermione
Warning: PG-13, slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


Everyone has been given perfume for Christmas, odd things happen as a result and Harry finds himself juggling match-making children, senile household appliances and two very fraught relationships.


At LJ
Pt II (In Case It Goes Missing)


I love this one - it's just... funny, and clever, and like the parfumes, it triggers memories. You get this soft, warm glowy feeling in your chest, that tells you "yeah, it's good".

Thursday, September 5, 2013

The Only True Lords

Title: The Only True Lords
Author: Lomonaaeren
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Harry, Draco, Snape
Warning: PG-13, bond, post-hogwarts, locked, injury(Zabini)
Length: Novella
Status: Ongoing



"The Lords of Elfland are true lords, the only true lords, the kind that do not exist on this earth: their lordship is the outward sign or symbol of real inward greatness.” Ursula K. Le Guin. Harry ends up accidentally bonding himself as Lord to several Slytherins after the Battle of Hogwarts, including Snape and Draco Malfoy. It’s a long journey from putting his foot in it all the time to at least trying to be a good one.


At AO3

Exactly what you expect from Lomonaaeren - tension. I like the Slytherins' views, e.g. Zabini who is disgusted by the thought of servitude, Draco who likes to feel safe, Goyle who doesn't want to take responsibility for himself, Pansy who sees a chance to seize,  and Snape who cares most about survival. Harry is a good mixture between politically verse  and a hint dark. Yes, potentially one of her best work.

Same Author as:
Contracted
World in Pieces

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Unnatural Selection

Title: Unnatural Selection
Author: RaeWhit
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry, Harry/Neville, Lucius
Warning: NC-17, slash, non-con, war, post-hogwarts, marriage, mpreg
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


After the war, it's Harry's own choices that place him in unimaginable circumstances.


At AO3


One of my favorite dark stories set after the actual war against Voldemort. It is rather realistic in some ways, in others a sound alternative but not really likely. This story is almost like a meta fic - it picks up several dark fic elements but doesn't revolve around them, it merely hints at them, such as Stockholm Syndrome. I recognize several psychological complexities in there, and unlike other authors, RaeWhit doesn't force it on you. They are there for the audience to see and think about, but do not become some sort of psychological thesis. This closely reminds me of Chrysalis. While Chrysalis lacks the dark mood, it also deals with several psychological aspects which are explored in a subtle manner.

Same Author as:
Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
Throwaways
Second Best
Starry Night
The Sensible Garden
Filtered Past Boredom
Occam's Razor

Monday, August 26, 2013

Second Best

Title: Second Best
Author: RaeWhit
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry, OFC
Warning: R, slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Medium
Status: Completed




You know, I had seriously problems placing this story. Best comedy-romance in HP? Or longest courtship? AU, in a way? Best of RaeWhit's stories?
Well, there's one sure thing, though. This story was a surprise. While I consider myself an Occam's Razor fan, I no longer can say that it is without doubt her best story. This one connects multiple "ideas" and a more modern approach (chatting, computer, phone) than her other works - yet the literary side did not suffer, there are plenty references. It's RaeWhit through and through, but a more playful one.

Same Author as:
Throwaways
Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
The Sensible Garden
Starry Night
Unnatural Selection
Filtered Past Boredom
Occam's Razor

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Throwaways

Title: Throwaways
Author: RaeWhit
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry
Warning: NC-17, slash, post-hogwarts, illness (Snape), Christmas, marriage
Length: Short
Status: Completed


Disposable and dispensable…one a villain, one a hero. Severus and Harry share more than they ever would've imagined.


At AO3



Well, the story is well-written but nothing special. I just felt like rec'ing because of the nicely interwoven literature. While it's not RaeWhit's magnum opus, it complements her other works nicely.

Same Author as:
Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
The Sensible Garden
Second Best
Starry Night
Unnatural Selection
Filtered Past Boredom
Occam's Razor

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks

Title: Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
Author: RaeWhit
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry, OMC (Julian - Roger)
Warning: NC-17, slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Novel
Status: Completed


Belonging and deserving, needing and wanting--desires of the human heart that Severus and Harry must face when they're forced to the little village of Lochdubh to settle a very late codicil of Albus Dumbledore's will.



At AO3

This is a monster. And fit for a Snarry fanfiction. Many believe that in order to tell a proper Snarry Story, you need to write a novel at least. While I do enjoy short fiction, I completely agree with this notion. To get them "right" and deep enough to show their prospering relationship, you need time and space.
I am not a particular fan of "oh no, Harry has got family" besides the occasional Severitus story - but I didn't mind because here it isn't important. The author doesn't push the revelation to the front. This story isn't about Harry and Julian. It's about Snape and Harry, coping with the past, finding new prospects in their lives.

Same Author as:
The Sensible Garden
Throwaways
Second Best
Starry Night
Unnatural Selection
Filtered Past Boredom
Occam's Razor

The Sensible Garden

Title: The Sensible Garden
Author: RaeWhit
Fandom: Harry Potter

Characters: Snape/Harry, OFC (Winifred), OMC (Graham)
Warning: NC-17, slash, character death (OC), post-hogwarts, illness (OC)
Length: Novel
Status: Completed



What if Harry had not been given the entire prophecy by Albus Dumbledore? Years later, forever changed by that second part of the prophecy, Severus and Harry are pulled together again, this time by a common love of flowers and gardens.


At AO3

This easily belongs to the most memorable fanfictions I stumbled across. Well, can you stumble across RaeWhit? I dunno. I mean, they are one of the most rec'ed in the entire fandom. This story focuses on loss, grieving, aging and being an adult, as well as the issue of responsibility. While I love Snarry, this also hits just the topics I can see this pairing to be about. RaeWhit hit two favorite's of mine, especially with a hint of PTSD in there. The OC's were realistically depicted, something not many FF authors manage to do. I seriously felt with them when Winifred died.

Same Author as:
Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
Throwaways
Second Best
Starry Night
Unnatural Selection
Filtered Past Boredom
Occam's Razor

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Selkie

Title: Selkie
Author: tambrathegreat
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Lucius/Snape (switch), Lucius/OMC
Warning: R, slash, character death (Narcissa), mention of het, post-hogwarts, magical creature
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


Lucius Malfoy searches for the perfect moment from his relationship with Severus Snape.


At AO3


This story is unlike many depicting Snape. Usually, people try to focus on Snape himself when telling "their" story. Here, the author decided on Lucius who has fallen in love with a younger, not pleasant-looking half-blood boy. Snape. Lucius' perspective is rather painful as his feelings seem unrequited. I love it. His love is deep and not fixed on looks. He's positively smitten with Snape, though he needs some time to realize just that. The end wasn't what I quite expected but fine. It suited the story. I would have preferred to see some more Snape-child interactions but it's alright. It's one of those: not like you wanted it to happen, but still it turned out alright - stories.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Friends and Wine

Title: Friends and Wine
Author: Delphi
Fandom: Harry Potter

Characters: Slughorn/Snape
Warning: NC-17, slash
Length: Short
Status: Completed



Professors Snape and Slughorn reacquaint themselves over the course of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.


At AO3

I think an unusual pairing reveals an author's talent the most; I am not that much of a Slughorn fan. Snape, yes, Slughorn, no. But this Snape in there is very interesting, he got a fascinating voice.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Snape: The Home Fries Nazi

Title: Snape: The Home Fries Nazi
Author: pir8fancier
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Snape/Harry
Warning: NC-17, slash, violence, suicidal (Harry), post-hogwarts, vacation
Length: Medium
Status: Completed



When Harry defeats Voldemort, the Death Eaters lose their magic. Snape decamps to the United States, where he becomes a fry cook in a diner. Seven years after Voldemort's defeat, Harry comes to him for advice.


At SH



I didn't read this, actually I made a wide detour whenever crossing its path. Title just... isn't my cup of tea. Nothing you make fun about. Yet I just had too much time and after getting in touch with pir8fancier's other works, I thought I'd at least give it a chance.
And here you go, a rec. Good, solid work. Nice introperspective (Harry's POV).

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

If I Had Waited Another Day

Title: If I Had Waited Another Day
Author: - unknown
Fandom: Harry Potter

Characters: Draco/Harry, Narcissa
Warning: NC-17, slash, mpreg, post-hogwarts
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


Harry has always wanted a family, but when he can't find the right man at the age of thirty he decides to use a sperm donor. Then he meets Draco. 


If I Had Waited Another Day


The child's name is horrible, poor thing, but the story is brilliant XD
The second child has reason to complain too.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Ab Epistulis

Title: Ab Epistulis
Author: cornmouse
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Draco/Harry
Warning: PG-13, post-hogwarts
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


Takes place when Draco is 30, living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Draco owns a bookstore and ends up developing a correspondence with the author of his favorite novel. 


At AO3

This fanfiction does not contain any note-worthy slash scenes; rather, it is the author's challenge to create a reconcilation between Draco and Harry after the war. This idea deserves a rec.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Contracted

Title: Contracted
Author: Lomonaaeren
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Draco/Harry, OMC (Jared Sandborn)
Warnings: R, slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Novel
Status: Completed


Harry Potter is the perfect Auror, Jared Sandborn is the perfect Minister, and they control the wizarding world between them. One late night at a Ministry gala, seven years after the war, Draco Malfoy finds out why-and what it might take to change things.


At FF


Who isn't familiar with Lomonaaeren?
While I don't count this as one of her best works, it still holds some charm to deserve a rec.

Same Author as:
World in Pieces
The Only True Lords

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Forgotten Not Forgiven

Title: Forgotten Not Forgiven
Author: Digitallace
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Draco/Harry, Ginny
Warning: PG-13, mention of slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


Malfoy always did have an odd way of going after what he wanted.


At AO3


A bit on the weak side concerning characterization but a nice idea and the story flows quite well. Deserves to be read.


Same Author as:
Trophy

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Trophy

Title: Trophy
Author: Digitallace
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Draco/Harry, Lucius, Narcissa, Ron
Warning: NC-17, slash, post-hogwarts
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


Scoundrel, libertine, whore: words often used to describe Draco Malfoy, but what happens when the man who seeks only to conquer new lovers, gets bored and chooses a more difficult target? Will Harry give into Malfoy or will Draco be left wanting?





Harry's rather self-confident in here and stands his ground, next to Draco. Funnily, it's Draco who seems kind of adrift, kind of unsure at times, though he assumes a rather "dominant" role. I liked this contrast.

Same Author as:
Forgotten Not Forgiven

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Their Verdict of Vagaries

Title: Their Verdict of Vagaries
Author: Angstier
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Voldemort/Harry, Dumbledore, Nott
Warning: R, mention of slash, violence, murder, character death, Horcrux, war, time travel, werewolf, prophecy
Length: Novel
Status: Ongoing


"All who fall under your gaze become accused of a silent crime… and I am yet to understand why." -Riddle. Gray!Harry lost in love and misery. 



At FF


This is the biggest Voldemort/Harry story out there, almost 600 k words. It is dreadful, has no real slash elements (except mentions) and is full of gore, violence and cruelty. A must read for this pairing - and one of the most realistic depictions of this pairing. Tension, ugliness, complications.