13 August 2013 @ 01:03 pm
Announcing: Secret Snarry Swap  
The holiday season is still several months away, but it's time to begin sign-ups for [info]snape_potter's 8th Annual Snarry holiday exchange fest.

It may be an old fest, but this year there is a new twist! Secret Snarry Swap will be both an exchange and a prompt fest. How will this work, you ask? As always, we will have our traditional holiday exchange fest, the Secret Snarry Swap. This traditional exchange is designed for those who prefer a fest with longer, more fleshed-out works (3,000 or more word fic, detailed color, or multi-panel art). To give everyone the maximum amount of time to create their works, we will be holding sign-ups for the Honeydukes Deluxe beginning Aug 26. Since the Honeydukes Deluxe is the Exchange part of the fest ALL participants who sign up to take part in the exchange will both give a gift and receive a gift.

But because we know many people are busy with other holiday fests and may not want to commit to a full exchange (or perhaps just like the idea of fulfilling holiday wishes after completing other holiday commitments), the second way to participate will be though the Honeydukes Sampler. We will be gathering prompts beginning the second week of October. This is for smaller gifts (500 to 3,000 word fic, art without detailed background and/or color, a small group of icons). Anyone can submit a prompt without obligation (though it's nice to return the favor when you can). It is designed to be fun and low-stress with bite-sized entries and to be the perfect way to take a break from the holiday rush.

Think of it like this: the Honeydukes Deluxe is a full-fledged Exchange fest where everyone will both give and receive a gift. The Honeydukes Sampler is a way to both give a gift or receive one without the obligation implied in an exchange. Entries do not have to be holiday themed. As long as it's Snarry, that's all the celebration we need.

Posting for both the Honeydukes Deluxe and the Sampler will begin Dec 1. We hope you'll join us.
 
 
21 January 2013 @ 02:01 pm
2013 Fest Schedule at Snape_Potter  
This year, we hope to have a fest that will meet everyone's Snarry needs. We will be hosting three fests at [info]snape_potter: Snarry-a-Thon13, The First Time for Everything fest, and Secret Snarry Swap. For those who like to work from prompts with no limitations on length, there is Snarry-a-Thon13 and for those who like an Exchange fest or bite-sized entries during the busy end of the year holidays, there is Secret Snarry Swap.

In previous years Snarry-a-Thon posting has usually begun on Easter. However, since Easter is earlier this year and we feel we've more than resurrected the Snarry around here ;D, your mods have to decided to push the date back until mid-April for this round. Check out the calendar for all the relevant details, but please note that all Snarry-a-Thon13 entries are due April 1 - and we aren't joking! Posting will begin April 15 because there are only 3 certainties in life: death, taxes, and Snarry. ;D

Since our Autumn fest has a revolving theme, this year the theme for the Autumn fest will be the First Time For Everything fest. No! Not necessarily that first time (though it can be). It doesn't even have to be the first time our guys tried a particular sexual activity or position. First day on the job where Harry is Severus's supervisor, buying a house, or the first time Severus picked up the tab on a date with Harry. Any first between the two will work.

Our final fest will be Secret Snarry Swap with details to come closer to sign-ups.


2013 Fest Calendar By Month )
 
 
31 December 2012 @ 01:58 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Masterlist  
And that's a wrap! Did you guess everyone yet? If not, here's the final list. All artist and author names have been added to the individual posts. If you notice any errors, please let us know!

We realize that this has been a busy month for new fic and art, but if you do find something you enjoy, it's never too late to leave some love for the author or artist.

Secret Snarry Swap Masterlist under the cut )
 
 
26 December 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Pre-reveals Wrap-Up...  
That's a wrap for the first annual Secret Snarry Swap. But below the cut is the full list of fic and art and what a lovely mix we got for our inaugural combined exchange!

The reveals won't go up until Monday, December 31, so if you haven't had time in the holiday rush, we hope you're able to catch up on any entries you may have missed or, if you haven't already, please take time to leave some feedback. The authors and artists will appreciate it! A little encouragement & love go a long way and it's never too late to let someone know how much you enjoyed their work.

Pre-reveals Wrap-Up )
 
 
25 December 2012 @ 11:05 am
Secret Snarry Swap: A Christmas To Remember  
Title: A Christmas To Remember
Artist: [info]thrumugnyr
Gift Recipient: Everyone at [info]snape_potter
Rating: G
Media: Digital
Warning(s): None.
Summary/Prompt: Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. - Norman Vincent Peale
A/N: A Merry Christmas to the Snape_Potter community on my behalf! Happiest of holidays to everyone!

Christmas Thumb 1 Christmas Thumb 2

A Christmas To Remember )
 
 
25 December 2012 @ 11:00 am
Secret Snarry Swap: Waiting to Divide  
Title: Waiting to Divide
Author: [info]emynn
Gift Recipient [personal profile] green
Other pairings/threesome: Ron/Hermione
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~22,500
Warning(s): None
Summary/Prompt: Harry always thought soul mates were the domain of overly-soppy romantics. What he didn't realise was that they were very real, very dangerous, and very inconvenient...especially when your soul mate is the very dead Severus Snape. Fortunately, with the help of his friends and a Time Portal, he's able to get past that pesky obstacle...and finds his life completely changed.
A/N: Giftee, I tried to work in your likes and really hope you enjoy the story! Thank you to [info]alisanne and [info]lilyseyes for the handholding! Title taken from the song "Borrowed Time" by A Fine Frenzy, which also inspired a great deal of the story and you can view as the official soundtrack to this fic.


(Waiting to Divide)
 
 
24 December 2012 @ 12:57 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Simple as Laughter  
Title: Simple as Laughter
Author: [info]annescriblerian
Gift Recipient [info]abrae
Rating: PG
Word count: 1,128
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *An abundance of ellipses . . .*
Summary/Prompt: Getting these two together doesn’t have to be complicated.
A/N: I used all of your prompts and then things veered into humor. I hope this tickles your fancy. Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo = Don’t call me, I’ll call you. Thank you to the mods for their understanding and patience. And thank you to my beta; she saved me from the quivering, angsty nose-hairs of doom.


Simple as Laughter )
 
 
24 December 2012 @ 12:55 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Making Christmas Memorable  
Title: Making Christmas Memorable
Author: [info]roozetter
Gift Recipient: [info]emynn
Other pairings/threesome: Hermione/Ron, Angelina/George
Rating: R
Word count: +/- 4,000
Content/Warning(s): None
Prompt: Written for the prompt: “Cozy scarves, warm gloves, and fuzzy hats. One of our boys hates the cold, but the other loves it. Severus doesn't do Christmas, but for Harry, he'll try. I especially like: snark, protectiveness, flangst.
Summary: He knows it’s ridiculous, but it’s Teddy’s last year at home for Christmas and Harry wants the holiday to be especially memorable. He asks Severus to pitch in, and Severus does the best he can to make Harry happy.
A/N: Merry Christmas, giftee! Thank you to my betas and proof checkers.


Making Christmas Memorable )
 
 
24 December 2012 @ 12:53 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Levis Fabula  
Title: Levis Fabula
Author: [info]conzieu
Gift Recipient: [info]kiso22
Other pairings/threesome: Ron/Hermione
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 10,000 words
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *American spelling, EWE, rimming, bottom!Snape, facial.*
Summary/Prompt: At Harry's request, Snape and Ron begin to get along. Too well for the likes of Harry, who suddenly discovers his possessive side.
A/N: This was a bit of an adventure! Pinch hitting for myself, as the first fic I wrote in answer to your prompt took off in the wrong direction and ended up far, far from the recipient’s wish list… I am always amazed at how powerless I am at controlling my characters. They really seem to have a mind of their own! I hope this pleases!


Levis Fabula )
 
 
23 December 2012 @ 02:29 pm
Secret Snarry Swap Week Three Wrap-Up  
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 IJ/LJ/DW or anywhere else in an unlocked post, comment to this post, or drop us an e-mail at the mod email (spfestmod @ gmail dot com). Anything that receives three or more recs will be forwarded to the newsletters. Thanks!

Lastly, a quick reminder than all chan entries and any NC-17 artwork are always locked. Please join (not just 'watch') [info]snape_potter to see all of our fest entries.


Fic:
Something To Remember (so they won’t forget), NC-17, 10,794
Summary/Prompt: All Harry wanted to do in his eighth year was learn how to move on with his life. He succeeds.
LJ, IJ, DW

A Warm Christmas, PG-13, 4,600
Summary/Prompt: Severus had been planning on spending a quiet night alone by the fire, but a Christmas gift from Albus Severus changes all that.
LJ, IJ, DW

Defying Gravity, NC-17, 19,500
Summary/Prompt: After the war Harry goes to collect Snape’s body and is surprised to find him still alive. From 1998 through to 2002, Severus and Harry exchange owls and have a series of chance encounters. In the meantime, George Weasley is trying to get over the death of his brother and after a number of years of research finally finds a spell which he is convinced will bring Fred back. The spell backfires and Severus and Harry are caught in the middle of it all. With a spell gone wrong, a freak snow storm, misunderstandings, numerous career changes, some Muggle musical theatre and a bit of Johnny Cash along the way, is there any hope that Severus and Harry will work through the muddle to get their happy ending?
LJ, IJ, DW

First Kiss, PG-13, 1,800
Summary/Prompt: "I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food."--W. C. Fields –Severus cooks for Harry for the first time, and things don’t go quite as planned.
LJ, IJ, DW

The House That Harry Built, PG, 9,504
Summary/Prompt: 1. Severus survives the attack by Nagini, but is left an invalid. A Mysterious Benefactor generously underwrites necessary nursing care/household help/expensive potions for chronic illness/that sort of thing. Snape finds out it's Harry Potter.
LJ, IJ, DW

Horizon, NC-17, 12,600, CHAN
Summary/Prompt: It makes sense to me that I look to the horizon and think of him. Despite how long it took us to get out of that basement, we found freedom within each other.
LJ, IJ, DW

Brown Paper Packages, PG, 2,557
Summary/Prompt: Severus refused to open the mysterious packages; he wasn't sure he wanted to know who they were from.
LJ, IJ, DW

Silent Support, PG-13, 7,470
Summary/Prompt: Unsatisfied with his current path in life, Harry decides to change his circumstances.
LJ, IJ, DW

Through Life, R, 6,262, CHAN
Summary/Prompt: AU: After Dumbledore's death, extreme measures were taken to ensure Severus' loyalty and then later to give Harry what he needed to defeat Voldemort. Years after this, Kingsley asks Harry and Severus to work together to find a spy in the Ministry who has been giving information out to a new dark arts group. Harry's relationship with Draco has been suffering due to the new group, but working now with Severus puts more of a strain, not to mention the fact that Draco is to be married. When the spy is found and when Draco announces his engagement to Astoria Greengrass, Severus steps into Harry's life as a new, potential partner.
LJ, IJ, DW

It's All Bloody Interesting, NC-17, 15,300
Summary/Prompt: Sign-up #4: One of Harry's kids (doesn't matter which or it could be Teddy) must do an essay on one of the people involved in the war against Voldemort. The reclusive Severus Snape is chosen, putting Harry and Snape back in contact with each other and maybe, along the way, doing a little matchmaking. Bonus points if Snape is invited home without telling Harry who's coming.
LJ, IJ, DW


Art:
In Another World, PG
Summary/Prompt: If you're into writing or drawing AU, I really like Regency era, late Victorian/Edwardian era, or the two of them in another world completely - such as 1920's Chicago or 1940's New York. Hope this is what you had in mind!
LJ, IJ, DW

What do you want for Christmas, Harry?, PG
Summary/Prompt: Severus and Harry celebrate Christmas at Hogwarts.
LJ, IJ, DW


If you missed something from week two, you can find the wrap-up post on DW, LJ, or IJ. The week one wrap-ups are here: DW, LJ, or IJ.
 
 
22 December 2012 @ 08:28 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: What do you want for Christmas, Harry?  
Title: What do you want for Christmas, Harry?
Artist: [info]coil_kitten
Gift Recipient: [info]centaury_squill
Rating: PG
Media: Colored pencils
Warning(s): none
Summary/Prompt: Severus and Harry celebrate Christmas at Hogwarts.

Xmas Tree

What do you want for Christmas, Harry? )
 
 
22 December 2012 @ 08:26 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: It's All Bloody Interesting  
Title: It's All Bloody Interesting
Author: [info]kiso22
Gift Recipient: [info]unbroken_halo
Other pairings/Threesomes: Brief mentions of past Harry/OMCs
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 15,300
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) **EWE, vampire!Snape*
Summary/Prompt: Sign-up #4: One of Harry's kids (doesn't matter which or it could be Teddy) must do an essay on one of the people involved in the war against Voldemort. The reclusive Severus Snape is chosen, putting Harry and Snape back in contact with each other and maybe, along the way, doing a little matchmaking. Bonus points if Snape is invited home without telling Harry who's coming.
A/N: Dear Giftee! If you enjoy reading this fic at least half as much as I enjoyed writing it, then I would be very happy, indeed. :) I wish you the Merriest Christmas! *sings Jingle Bells off-key*
First of all, I'd like to thank the two wonderful mods, [info]torino10154 and [info]accioslash for creating this wonderful fest and for working so tirelessly for all of our enjoyment. Secondly, I have to thank my dear beta, without whom, I would be quite lost with my crazy writings. :) There is no thirdly, only this: Merry Christmas to you, all!


(It's All Bloody Interesting)
 
 
21 December 2012 @ 12:53 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Silent Support  
Title: Silent Support
Author: [info]unbroken_halo
Gift Recipient: [info]pekeleke
Other pairings/threesome: Ron/Hermione, Neville/Hannah
Rating: PG-13
Word count: ~7,470
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Descriptions of injuries, flangst, mention of minor character death (not Snape or Harry)*
Summary/Prompt: Unsatisfied with his current path in life, Harry decides to change his circumstances.
A/N: Happy Secret Snarry Swap, [info]pekeleke! I hope you enjoy my interpretation of your prompts. Thanks to [info]accioslash, [info]angela_snape, and [info]badgerlady for their time and assistance.

Silent Support )
 
 
20 December 2012 @ 01:03 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Brown Paper Packages  
Title: Brown Paper Packages
Author: [info]goddess47
Gift Recipient: [info]slu64
Rating: PG
Word count: 2,557
Warning(s): None
Summary/Prompt: Severus refused to open the mysterious packages; he wasn't sure he wanted to know who they were from.
A/N: Thanks to M-C for the advice and look over!


Brown Paper Packages )
 
 
19 December 2012 @ 12:57 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: In Another World  
Title: In Another World
Artist: [info]vividescent
Gift Recipient: [info]chibitoaster
Rating: PG
Media: Digital
Warning(s): None
Summary/Prompt: If you're into writing or drawing AU, I really like Regency era, late Victorian/Edwardian era, or the two of them in another world completely - such as 1920's Chicago or 1940's New York. Hope this is what you had in mind!

In Another World Thumb

In Another World )
 
 
19 December 2012 @ 12:53 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: The House That Harry Built  
Title: The House That Harry Built
Author: [personal profile] asecretchord
Gift Recipient: [personal profile] elmyraemilie
Other pairings/threesome: Neville/Luna
Rating: PG
Word count: 9,504
Warning(s): None
Summary/Prompt: 1. Severus survives the attack by Nagini, but is left an invalid. A Mysterious Benefactor generously underwrites necessary nursing care/household help/expensive potions for chronic illness/that sort of thing. Snape finds out it's Harry Potter.
A/N: Many thanks to my beta--she knows who she is--and to the mods who had much more faith in me than I did. I do hope you enjoy this gift.


The House That Harry Built )
 
 
18 December 2012 @ 01:01 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: First Kiss  
Title: First Kiss
Author: [info]slu64
Gift Recipient [info]angela_snape
Rating: PG-13
Word count: ~1,800 words
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None.*
Summary/Prompt: "I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food."--W. C. Fields –Severus cooks for Harry for the first time, and things don’t go quite as planned.
A/N: Thank you to the Mods for all their hard work and managing two swaps to accommodate everyone. Thank you to the best beta I could ever want [info]starstruck1986.


First Kiss )
 
 
18 December 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Defying Gravity  
Title: Defying Gravity
Author: [info]writcraft
Gift Recipient: [info]gin_tonic
Other pairings/threesome: Ron/Hermione, Draco/Ginny (all pairings except Snarry are non-explicit)
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~19,500
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Canon death of Fred Weasley, appearances of the ghosts of those killed by Death Eaters, references to Death Eater suicides (not Severus), references to spanking and implied student/teacher role play, copious amounts of fluff along the way.*
Summary: After the war Harry goes to collect Snape’s body and is surprised to find him still alive. From 1998 through to 2002, Severus and Harry exchange owls and have a series of chance encounters. In the meantime, George Weasley is trying to get over the death of his brother and after a number of years of research finally finds a spell which he is convinced will bring Fred back. The spell backfires and Severus and Harry are caught in the middle of it all. With a spell gone wrong, a freak snow storm, misunderstandings, numerous career changes, some Muggle musical theatre and a bit of Johnny Cash along the way, is there any hope that Severus and Harry will work through the muddle to get their happy ending?
A/N: Thanks to [info]badgerlady and the fest mods for the beta read, to [info]deirdre_aithne for discussing points of the fic, to [info]vlorahp for all the cheerleading and read through and finally thanks to [info]snape_potter for another awesome fest. To anyone familiar with musical theatre, please excuse the liberties I have taken with the dates for when the various shows were running.


(Defying Gravity)
 
 
17 December 2012 @ 01:00 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: A Warm Christmas  
Title: A Warm Christmas
Author: [info]emynn
Gift Recipient: [info]evening12
Other pairings/threesome: Past non-explicit Harry/Ginny necessary to get the three children.
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 4,600 words
Content/Warnings: (highlight for spoilers) *Mention of past character death (not Severus or Harry).*
Summary/Prompt: Severus had been planning on spending a quiet night alone by the fire, but a Christmas gift from Albus Severus changes all that.
A/N: Loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl." Thank you to [info]alisanne for the beta and [info]lilyseyes for the handholding. To my mysterious recipient, I hope you enjoy this! And a happy holiday season to all the Snarry fans everywhere! ♥


A Warm Christmas )
 
 
17 December 2012 @ 12:51 pm
Secret Snarry Swap: Something To Remember (so they won’t forget)  
Title: Something To Remember (so they won’t forget)
Author: [info]roozetter
Gift Recipient: [info]avioleta
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 10,794
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Eighth year student/teacher relationship*
Summary/Prompt: All Harry wanted to do in his eighth year was learn how to move on with his life. He succeeds.
A/N:Written for the prompt: “eighth year  teacher/student. Plotty, slow/awkward building relationship with sneaking around. First time sex. Uncomfortable classroom moments. There can be angst but a happy ending please. I especially like: slow build; plotty, NC17 fics; 16+ chan; rushed, semi-public sex; awkward classroom moments; a Harry that comes to quickly and is mildly embarrassed by his inexperience; first time sex.” Much love to L and S for the proofing and idea checking <333


(Something To Remember (so they won’t forget))