Snarry Holidays

Title: Of Hope Restored
Author: Severus Snape is displeased people are writing about his various appendages.
Giftee: leela_cat
Word Count: 20,078
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Um...Snarry?
Warnings: *AU after OotP*
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: In order to gain hope for the future, Severus first needs to remember and accept what has been lost.
Author's Notes: Many thanks go to WhiteCotton for help formulating a plot, then helping it along, then going back and betaing the entire thing. Darling, I am so grateful to you.

(Of Hope Restored)

Title: His Gift of Words
Author: sev1970/mk_malfoy on LJ
Giftee:: stepmnstr
Word Count: 16,000
Rating: R
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Warnings: *Descriptions of boy bits and boy/boy kissing, but nothing much more, unfortunately … I did try, honestly, but it wasn’t to be for this fic. DH-compliant, but ignores epilogue*
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Severus and Harry could never have guessed that they would one day be the subject of folklore regarding the power of words …
Author's Notes: Thanks so much to the incredibly amazing mods who graciously indulged my need for perfection … I didn’t say that, did I? My lovely, talented, and speedy beta also deserves copious amounts of praise and cookies for her help in whipping my fic into shape. Stepmnstr, it is my hope that you find this fic enjoyable. I have attempted to write you a fic that will make you smile. Happy Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful 2010.

(His Gift of Words)

Title: Northern Exposure
Author: Certainly not Harry Potter, either.
Giftee: faeryqueen
Word Count: ~4900
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Warnings: Beyond what the rating indicates, no others of which I am aware.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Severus goes out on a limb and takes Harry on holiday.
Author's Notes: It's been a pleasure writing this for you, faeryqueen. I hope you enjoy it. Happy holidays! :) Thank you to my betas. ♥ Any mistakes that remain are mine alone.

( Northern Exposure )