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snarrymod (snarrymod) wrote in snarry_games,
@ 2008-05-23 18:37:00

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TEAM PHOENIX ENTRY: Beth H "Learning the Landscape "
Title: Learning the Landscape
Author: Beth H / bethbethbeth
Team: Phoenix
Genre(s): Alternate Reality *Hover/Click for Games Definition of Alternate Reality* & Romance
Prompt(s): Tabloid Headlines
Rating: NC-17
Warning/Kinks: * *Strong language, semi-public fellatio, anal sex, references to despicable political allegiances, hate crimes, and other criminal activities.**
Word Count: ~21,000
Summary: Second generation celebrity, pop sensation, rising movie star: Harry Potter is looking for something more meaningful in his life than mere fame. However, when he inexplicably decides to make ex-con Steven Snape part of that "something more meaningful," well...it's too much to expect the press to ignore it forever.
A/N: (a) Apart from setting this story in America in 2006, some additional liberties have been taken with the timeline: Harry's parents (and any other "Marauders" who might make an appearance), have the same birth dates they have in canon. The rest of the characters - including Harry and Snape - were all born approximately five years later than their canon birth dates...and Harry is just over 21 for those of you who care about that sort of thing.
(b) The footnotes, which are dotted throughout the story, are partly educational and partly inserted for my own amusement. If you're easily jolted out of the narrative flow of a story, don't bother clicking on them. I guarantee you won't miss anything too significant.
(c) Most importantly, though...shifting this story away from a magical world and back into the real world means that the story, of necessity, deals with some groups and ideologies that JKR was able to examine by way of metaphors in her novels. Believe me when I tell you I'm taking them very seriously.
Many thanks: to the very patient mods - and to Meri and Regan V for their speedy and exceedingly helpful betas!

"Learning the Landscape by Beth H"

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	katbirder 2008-05-24 04:10 am UTC (link)
	A wonderful story. I don't usually like non-magical Harry and Snape, but I have liked your work in the past and took a chance on it. Interesting writing and very believable characterizations. Thanks for a great read. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	eponis 2008-05-24 04:24 am UTC (link)
	This was lovely, and so sweet by the end; Harry was particularly well-characterized, in all his adorable Gryffindorishness. One of my favorite parts had to be the footnotes, though, in which all the fun you had researching came through! Thanks for a really good read. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	felaine 2008-05-24 04:39 am UTC (link)
	Excellent story; Harry and Snape both IC, as well as the minor characters and their use in the plot. Dore, Lucas and Ron were especially clever. Love Snape as a snarky teacher even in bed. Your Phoenix may have taken a little bite out of their Dragon with this one ;) Felaine (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cadence_k 2008-05-24 04:47 am UTC (link)
	This was so enjoyable! I like how you explained Harry and Snape's pasts. The interactions between Harry and Snape were great. I love how bossy Snape was in bed! Hilarious. Thank you for sharing such a creative and engaging fic! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	meri_oddities 2008-05-24 10:37 am UTC (link)
	Yay! As I said when I beta'd this, it's one of my favorite of your stories ever. I really enjoyed the subtlety of what you were saying as well as making both Harry and Snape in character in a totally out of character setting. I am looking forward to reading this again and again. (Reply to this) (Thread)