The Lupin/Snape Lurve Community

And now we come to the end of Snupin Santa at the end of Severus' birthday. Feel free to continue celebrating Severus for the rest of the month and we'll find our new community normal for challenges next month.

As always, there are icons for all of you to use now and in the future. There are both Snape/Lupin icons and Snape/Lupin holiday icons as well as the full-sized art donated by Shadowycat. I'd like to think that "Snupin Santa" is a term that could be used every holiday season, even if the exchange/fest is officially at rest.

Next comes copious thank-yous! My extreme adoration and appreciation go out to the following:
Shadowycat for the icon art, reminder posts, beta support, and moral support throughout Snupin Santa.
Starduchess for formatting, the master list below, and moral support, too!
McKay for starting Snupin Santa and allowing us to continue it when she stepped away.
All the creators who came out this year!
All the readers who left comments on works, especially (shout-outs!) Alisanne and Shaded_paradox, who commented on almost every piece.
Everyone who had something to do with any Snupin Santa, ever. 10 years is amazing for any community celebration, and you all leave behind a stunningly terrific legacy.
If you feel I've forgotten you in these thanks, obviously, I have, and you should poke me, because I will be properly horrified and will make sure to shout you out in a future post. But mostly, poke so you can enjoy my distraught flailing.

I thought I'd have more to say, but after 10 years, I feel nothing but proud of what this community's members have accomplished. Next year, if someone wants to run a holiday event on the community, just let me know, and maybe we can even brainstorm archival support in some form. Until then, Lupin_Snape remains at your service for any and all Remus Lupin and Severus Snape needs.

( Snupin Santa 2014 Masterlist )

If you find any broken links, let me know in reply here ASAP.
Big Love to all of you. And now one last....

Ho Ho Ho
Snupin Santa

Santa dug deep into the bottom of his red bag and found one present that hadn't been delivered!


Title: Winter Kiss and Summer

Artist: Karasu_hime

Summary: First Kiss in the Snow and an intimate moment in Summer

Rated: Holiday Spice (R)

HP Era: 1960-1981: Marauders Era, 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Romance

Warnings: None

Media: Tablet and Photoshop

Artist Note: Lupin/Snape has and still is my one true OTP; it is also the community that I was most active in! I enjoyed interacting with everyone that I have met through here and a few of you I still talk to!

Snupin Santa was always one of my favorite fests! I always felt that I was somehow benefiting from the many presents, even though some were clearly meant for others! One can always dream!

Snupin Santa notes: Again, it's still Epiphany in a small chunk of the world, so enjoy these last 4 official works of Snupin Santa 2014. There's a goodbye, Epiphany celebrating, and closure on a long-running universe. I decided to let Shadowycat have the last "word" because she's been a supporter of Lupin_Snape from the very beginning, and because, I think you'll agree, we couldn't end on a more perfect note.

I'll be back on Severus' Birthday (January 9) with one more post to the archive and a master list. Remember, if you do some reccing, please let me know with a link in reply to any Snupin Santa post on any lupin_snape community. I'll see them. I hope some of you will think of some drabbles and tributes to Severus on the 9th!


Title: Where I always feel at home

Artist: Shadowycat

Summary: Home is where the heart is.

Rated: Gingersnaps (PG13)

HP Era: War or Post-War

Genre: Established relationship

Warnings: None

Medium: Pencil on paper

Artist Note: Lupin/Snape has been my fandom home for the past several years, and I couldn't ask for a better one. The Snupin community has always been a wonderfully welcoming place to be, with some of the very nicest, kindest, and most creative people I know. It's been a huge pleasure to be a part of it. Year after year, the highlight of my participation in the community has been Snupin Santa.

It was one of the first big fests I ever took part in, and it's always been one of my very favorites. I'll miss it dearly, but I'm grateful to be able to be a part of it one final time. Thanks so much to everyone who's worked so hard to make this a great fest year after year, and extra special thanks to Lore for keeping the fest going for so long and for making Lupin/Snape and the Snupin community in general such a great place to spend time.

Title: Epiphany Shagging

Author: Starduchess

Summary: Two bodies move in front of the fairy lights....

Rated: Holiday Spice (R)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: PWP, Romance

Warning: sex

Author Note: Happy Epiphany, everyone!

Title: Thank you!

Artist: a_belladonna

Summary: Severus and Remus have a message for their fans.

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Alternate Reality, Romance

Warning: For general sappiness?

Artist Notes: I'm sad to hear that this is the last Snupin Santa. So were Snape and Lupin, so they thought of this... (Snape: "Lupin, you promised you wouldn't do that. I'm not a pillow.")

Title: New York, New York

Author: Ellid

Summary: It’s been thirteen years since the attack that changed Remus Lupin’s life. He’s happy now, with a husband, a son, and a good career as a writer and activist. There’s no reason for him to be so on edge at the thought of returning to New York, none at all...

Rating: Gingersnaps (PG13)

Genres: Alternate Reality, Drama/Angst, Romance

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Word count: 1025

Content Warning: References to terrorism and PTSD

Notes: This is a sequel to New York Minute and the Motherless Child series, wherein Snape and Lupin become a couple in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and adopt a young werewolf. It seemed a fitting way to end Snupin Santa by bringing my main series about Remus and Severus full circle.
Happy holidays, one and all, and my eternal thanks to the moderators of this fest for doing such a splendid job over the years. I'll miss it.
Peace, Ellid

It's still the 5th on the West Coast, so we'll pretend these are on-time.


Title: A Snupin Nativity

Artist: skitty_kat

Summary: The miracle birth? Probably not quite. But sing choirs of angels anyway.

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

Genre: Humor

Additional Characters: Ugly Renaissance baby!Teddy, various others

Warning: Probably inappropriate if you are of a particularly religious bent...

Title: Audio: Severus and Remus at the lake

Reader: Bronze_Ribbons

Summary: It was meant to be a friendly swim.

Rated: Gingersnaps (PG13)

HP Era: 1960-1981: Marauders Era

Genre: Threesome

Additional Characters: Giant Squid

Warnings: Implied bestiality

Medium: Reading in mp3 format

Artist Notes: Lore wrote this during a 2006 drawble/drabble night with artist Morbid_Lizard: Second drabble down. Ribbons have a natural affinity with tentacles, alors...
Recorded with permission.

Title: Just Like Flying

Author: HogwartsHoney

Summary: Severus has a problem. And a solution. Neither of which turn out quite the way he’s planned.

Word count: 19239

Rating: Coal and Switches (NC17)

Genres: Non-magical AU, slow build, Romance

Warnings/Content: Canon character death, suicidal thoughts, depression, skydiving awesomeness

Notes: Immeasurable thanks over the years to Islandsmoke for the top notch beta work and encouragement. I’ve had this fic on my hard drive for many months now, waiting for the time when it called me to complete it. We’re ready.

Thanks to Lore and everyone at Snupin Santa over the years for making this such a wonderful exchange. I really think we left it on a high note, don’t you?

Title: A Queen's Gift

Author: Bonfoi

Summary: Remus Lupin hid himself, and his insecurities and pain, away after the war. When an invitation to the latest Diagon Alley sensation lands in his hands, he's got a decision to make…and a second chance to take.

Word count: 8440

Rating: Coal and Switches (NC17)

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genres: Alternate Reality, Mystery/Suspense, PWP, Romance

Other Pairing: Harry/Draco

Warnings: PTSD!Remus Lupin, Mentions of War and Attendant Violence (not graphic), Abuse of a Foreign Language, Perceived Voyeurism, Titillation

Notes: For all those Snupinteers who've been so kind, and so many lovely, wonderful, encouraging others who've made my time in the Potterverse, and most specifically, in the Land of Snupin a time of joy and wonder, and still do. These wonderful folks who have cheered me on by aiding and abetting me in my sharing of Remus and Severus in their many guises, this is for you, every blessed one of you! Beta'd by the wonderful and giving Badgerlady!

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Title: Brew

Artist: Brunaghot

Summary: Just a slice of life, I guess you can imagine what is happening...

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Alternate Reality, Established Relationship, Romance

Warnings: None

Artist Notes: I've been away from fandom for a while but you've always been close to my heart. So I sat and thought about what those two could be up to after all this time, day-to-day, like us. I'd like to think it'd be something like this.

Title: An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Author: Alisanne

Summary: Remus just wants to make his home a welcoming place for Christmas.

Rating: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

Genres: Alternate Reality, Established Relationship, Humor, Romance

Additional Characters: Harry/Draco, Tonks/Kingsley, Teddy.

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Word count: 1942

Warnings: Mild angst

Notes: Happy Snupin Santa everyone! Thanks to my beta-readers, Sevfan and Emynn.

Today is McKay's birthday, and Santa couldn't think of a better time to post her final Snupin Santa entry. Everyone enjoy her reading and leave her comments - they're the best presents any creator could ask for.


Title: Audio: Your Heart Is Full of Unwashed Socks

Reader: McKay

Summary: Remus wants his friends and loved ones to come together for a special meal on Christmas Day in the spirit of peace on earth and good will to men. Severus knows better.

Rated: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Established Relationship, Humor

Additional Characters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Tonks

Additional Pairings: Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione

Warnings: None

Medium: Reading in mp3 format

Artist Notes: I originally wrote this story for Snupin Santa 2006 ( http://snupinsanta.annex-files.com/viewstory.php?sid=5 ), and it's one of my solo stories that I'm still most pleased with. I remember how much I enjoyed writing this, and I hope others will enjoy it too!

Title: Three Stages of a Staff Party

Artist: skitty_kat

Summary: See title!

Rated: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

Genre: Humor

Warnings: None

Artist Note: What happens at the staff party stays at the staff party - they hope.

Note: Snupin Santa will post through Epiphany, which we are taking to be January 6. We are extremely short of fiction for this last week. It's not too late to join the final Snupin Santa with a drabble or two.


Title: Tell Me

Artist: Aleta

Summary: It has to be something quite grave, if Snape is about to admit he can't deal with it alone.

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: 1991-1998: Hogwarts Era

Genre: Drama/Angst

Warnings: None

Title: It's Just a Matter of Time

Author: Bonfoi

Summary: Remus and Severus are destined to be together, no matter when or where....and, as will all good things, it takes some time, but, when they finally get things right in the end, they're really, really right.

Word count: 2089

Rating: Gingersnaps (PG13)

Era: Primarily the end of the second war with Voldemort

Genres: Alternate reality, Romance, Reincarnation, Soul Mates, Slave Fic, Action, EWE, Time Shift Fic, Fluff & Angst (Flangst)

Additional Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Nymphadora Tonks

Other Pairing: Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks (mentioned)

Warnings: Canon Deaths

Notes: I don't think I've ever written a soul mate fic for Severus and Remus, and inspired by another fandom, I decided that now was a perfect time to give myself—and some very special cohorts—the gift of one. May your Christmas be warm and bright! May your Yuletide merry and filled with potential!

Beta by Vinib a.k.a. Furrina, a real trouper and a wonderful Snupin lover. As always any perceived mistakes are mine.

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Title: The Wolves Inside Us

Author/Artist: smallbrownfrog

Summary: Sometimes the past has teeth.

Rating: Gingersnaps (PG13)

Genres: Established Relationship

HP Era: During Canon or Post-War

Word count: 91

Warnings: Implied violence

Medium: Photography and mixed media

Notes: Thank you to everybody who has kept Snupin Santa going over the years. And thank you to the people in the srsbzns writing chat who helped keep me on task to finish this. This piece is about as mixed media as you can get. Materials include: baking soda, corn starch, instant coffee (really), a moth trap, a night light, Lego minifigures and parts, a small plant, a sponge, napkins, cotton, and fabric.

Disclaimer: I do not own either the Harry Potter universe or the kingdom of Lego.

Title: Leave Your Hat On

Author: Stasia

Summary: After a disastrous breakup at the end of college, Remus didn't expect Severus to show up at the burlesque club he owns, looking for a job.

Word count: 13852

Rating: On the Nice List (G)

Era: None, really, but Late Marauder, sort of?

Genres: Modern, non-magic AU (alternate universe)

Additional Characters: Luna, Angie and The Twins, James and Lily, Sirius and Peter mentioned, various OC

Warnings: Burlesque is hard to do!

Notes: This is from a prompt from last year, which I didn't finish. The writing of it went sideways a bit from the prompt, so I hope it's okay. Additional notes at end.

Title: Audio: Inhalation

Reader: Bronze_Ribbons

Summary: "Severus knew there was nothing special about those scents . . ."

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Established Relationship

Warnings: None

Medium: Reading in mp3 format

Artist Notes: Bonfoi wrote this comment fic in April 2010 in response to a Snupin Showers sketch by Zephre, which can be seen at http://asylums.insanejournal.com/lupin_snape/526679.html. Recorded with permission.

Title: Hearts in the Highlands

Author: timetiger

Summary: Remus and Severus expected a peaceful life as innkeepers.

Rating: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

Genres: Alternate Reality, Humor, Romance

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Additional Characters: Two original characters

Word count: 3918

Warnings: None

Title: Full Moon Morning, December

Artist: Chibitoaster

Summary: Full Moon Nights are difficult without someone staying with Moony. But at least there's someone to wrap a blanket around Remus in the morning.

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: During Canon or Post-War

Genre: Up to your imagination

Warnings: None

Medium: Watercolor

Title: Audio: Happy Christmas

Artist: Starduchess

Summary: It’s Christmas Eve...

Rated: On the Nice List (G)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Romance

Warnings: None

Medium: Reading in mp3 format

Artist Notes: Islandsmoke wrote this for Snupin Santa last year. Thanks to Smoke for permission to record. Merry Christmas, everyone!

OK, everyone, I know the holiday season is reaching a crescendo, which means if you have time to view/read entries, it's even more important that you leave a comment so the creators know someone is out there. If you don't normally leave comments, give the gift of one to a Snupin Santa creator, please. You can reply at the archive or on any of the community notice posts, and that includes anonymous comments. If you've been commenting, thank you so much for supporting your Snupin Santas!


Title: Beginning to Look a Lot Like Catmas

Author: midlagedfangirl

Summary: Remus and Severus and their new pets have an adventure.

Rating: On the Nice List (G)

Genres: Established Relationship

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Word count: 4036

Warnings: Excessive Soppiness

Notes: Follows my story “New Additions.” Just ignore that I’ve jumped from the summer in the first to Christmas in the second, OK?

Title: Comeuppance

Author: Bonfoi

Artist: Shadowycat

Summary: Severus Snape never thought paying up would be so profitable.

Word count: 1415

Rating: Holiday Spice (R)

Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genres: Alternate Reality, EWE, Romance

Warnings: Suggestive...yeah, like that's a warning. *snerk*

Beta: Vinib a.k.a. Furrina. As always any perceived mistakes are ours.

Author Note - bonfoi: I was so lucky to catch Shadowycat with a bit of time early this autumn. She captured the spirit of my ficlet so well. This collaboration is the gift I gave myself this year, and I'm sharing with everyone else who loves our Lupin and Snape.

Artist Note - shadowycat: Many thanks to Bonfoi for letting me take one more bite from the Snupin Santa apple! Collaborating with her on this piece was a tremendous amount of fun! I hope everyone enjoys the results. :D

Disclaimer: The world of Harry Potter, its characters and settings are the copyrighted works of J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., her publishing companies and affiliates. No profit was made from the writing of this story nor was any malice intended in any way, shape or form to the author or the actors/actresses who so brilliantly have brought them to life. This author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country.

Title: Just What It Says on the Tin

Artist: beeby_raccoon

Summary: The eggs aren't the only thing SIZZLIN'.

Rated: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

HP Era: 1998-onward: After the Second War

Genre: Humor

Warnings: None

Arist notes: See End Notes