Week One is under our belts and we're off to a great start! Thanks to everyone reading and commenting. The authors and artists really appreciate it!

Also, we're looking for recs! And if you want to let us know that you've recced any Secret Snarry Swap fic or art on your journal in an unlocked post or on Tumblr, comment to this post, or drop us an e-mail at the mod email (spfestmod@gmail.com). Anything that collects three or more recs will be forwarded to the newsletters and all recs will be forwarded to the authors/artists. Thanks!

Lastly, a quick reminder than all chan entries and any NC-17 artwork are always locked. Please join snape_potter to see all of our fest entries.

FIC:
•The Sex Curse NC-17, 8,000 words
Summary: Snape had not expected that one side effect of being brought back from the dead would be a permanent erection.
LJ, IJ, DW

•The Christmas Mission PG-13, 3,606 words
Summary: Lily, James, and Albus are determined to set up a meeting with their father and his long-time crush.
LJ, IJ, DW

•A Strong Connection NC-17, 19,000 words
Summary: A bonding spell hits Harry and Severus rather unexpectedly and changes not only the upcoming Christmas celebrations, but their lives, when they need to figure out how to get rid of it.
LJ, IJ, DW

•Rubber Ball PG, 1,935 words
Summary: Like a rubber ball, it just keeps coming back. How very like a Potter – even one with four legs and fur.
LJ, IJ, DW

•Save the Last Dance G, 6,130 words
Summary: The little portrait in the corner of the library seems to be developing strange powers.
LJ, IJ, DW

•Unexpected R, 3,131 words
Summary: Caught out after curfew by Snape, Harry had a fairly good idea of what he thought was in store for his detention. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
LJ, IJ, DW

•Working on Our Issues PG, 6,800 words
Summary: When Harry returns to England, he finds what he's truly looking for.
LJ, IJ, DW

•You Deserve Better (You Deserve All) R, 5,000 words
Summary: Harry doesn’t approve of Severus’ relationship, and his jealousy is not the only reason. Really, it isn’t!
LJ, IJ, DW

•Puppy Love NC-17, 9,300 words
Summary: Puppies for Christmas! Now Harry and Rory are looking for the puppy-daddy.
LJ, IJ, DW

•The Weather Outside Is Frightful... PG-13, 4,934 words
Summary: It's Christmas Eve and they're snowed in. Not that they mind.
LJ, IJ, DW

•I'll Have a Blue Family Christmas Without You PG, 4,120 words
Summary: Every year, Harry asks Severus to come to Christmas dinner at the Burrow with him. Every year, Severus declines. One year, Harry comes home early to a very unpleasant surprise.
LJ, IJ, DW

•The Gift of Love Illuminates NC-17, 13,000 words
Summary: The Christmas after the Final Battle, Harry (who nursed Severus back to health) decides they need a holiday away from Hogwarts.
LJ, IJ, DW


We'll be back on Monday with new entries!

Title: The Thaw
Author: alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Mild angst.
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for hogwarts365's prompt #169: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ― Albert Camus, Stubbornness, Second Sight, and for adventdrabbles' prompt #6: Frozen Lake.
Beta(s): sevfan and emynn.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

Read The Thaw on LJ/IJ/DW.