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The librarian of Strahov, by Šárka

2007-08-23

[Harry Potter]

Title: The librarian of Strahov
Author: Šárka [info]sarka
Summary: Percy has been living in Prague for years when Snape unexpectedly turns up.
Pairing: Severus Snape/Percy Weasley
Rating: NC-17

Why?

A lovely post-war story set in, of all places, Prague. The city is as much a character in the story as Percy and Snape, brought to life by the excellent writing.

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The Old Meddler, by Josan

2007-08-23

[Harry Potter]

Title: The Old Meddler

Author: Josan [info]josan
Summary: Sometimes people do know better.
Characters/Pairing: Severus Snape/Percy Weasley
Rating: NC-17, but I would personally rate it a hard R
Warning: implied rape

Why?

Josan has no equal when it comes to create an atmosphere, to tell a story about characters you never gave a second thought to before. Her Percy is recognisably the Percy from canon, but grown up and matured by the war and his experiences. Snape is bitter, but capable of compassion, and more.

A lovely, heart-warming tale :)

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The Tao of Job, by Mad Maudlin

2007-08-23

[Harry Potter]

Title: The Tao of Job
Author: Mad Maudlin [info]wideworldsend
Summary: The Aurors are unmanagable, some moreso than others.
Pairing: Harry Potter/Percy Weasley
Rating: R

Why?

Poor Percy just can't resist bulldozer!Harry, even when he turns Percy's life upside down, though that might be the best thing that ever happened to him.

Harry has more than a few insecurities of his own, too, and their journey together is wonderfully written.

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Harry Potter and the Really Round-About Way of Finding a Horcrux, by floweringjudas

2007-08-23

[Harry Potter]

Title: Harry Potter and the Really Round-About Way of Finding a Horcrux
Author: [info]floweringjudas
Summary: One should know better than to involve oneself in Weasley Family Skirmishes, even as a messenger. It always ends badly. ...Or really well, depending on your perspective.
Pairing: Harry Potter/Percy Weasley
Rating: PG-13/R

Why?

The story is full of humour and the tiniest bit of angst. Percy and Harry are wonderfully in character, bumbling around each other before finally coming together.

The cameo apparences of Moody and Phineas are also hilarious.

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The Slytherin Kama-Sutra, by Angie Astravic

2007-08-19

[Harry Potter]

Title: The Slytherin Kama-Sutra
Author: Angie Astravic [info]angie_v12
Summary: Sex education at Hogwarts: After Draco Malfoy has a near-fatal encounter with Dark Magic, Professor McGonagall decides it needs to be taught earlier.
Characters: Snape and the whole lot of the Fourth Year students
Rating: very mild R

Why?

There are quite a lot of "Snape teaches sex ed" fics out there, and this one is the best of them. Snape is obviously quite uncomfortable about using crude terms, and so resorts to euphemisms. Of course the kids don't understand what he's talking about...

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Stronger than Hope, by Alaunatar

2007-08-19

[Harry Potter]

Title: Stronger than Hope
Author: Alaunatar
Summary: AU after OotP, a few HBP details. An obsessed, grieving Harry has decided on a dangerous way to defeat Voldemort. Snape is paying closer attention than before, but his contempt for Harry blinds him. Eventual Snape as Harry's guardian story.
Characters: Harry Potter, Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore, Voldemort
Rating: R
Warning: graphic violence, suicidal theme.

Why?

Harry is more mature and vulnerable than in canon, and yet very believable. Snape is the bastard we all know and love. The characterisation is all around excellent.

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Both Sides Now, by Predatrix

2007-08-19

[Harry Potter]

Title: Both Sides Now
Author: [info]predatrix
Summary: Two viewpoints make up both sides of a story.
Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Rating: NC-17
Warning: under 18

Why?

The war is ended, Voldemort is dead, and both Snape and Harry want nothing more than someone to shag. And preferably not a groupie.

I'm reccing this primarily because the formatting is so very original, and you can read the fic both horizontally and vertically (and no, it's not in Chinese *g*). But it's also got it all: fun lines; hot, awkward, imperfect first-time sex; fumbling! prematurely-ejaculating! top! Harry and pushy! bottom! Snape. A typical, delightful Predatrix story, it's one you read when you feel a little down and need something to cheer you up.

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Rite of Passage, by Rushlight

2007-08-11

[Harry Potter]

Title: Rite of Passage
Author: Rushlight [info]rushlight
Summary: When Harry comes of age in the wizarding world, he has to find someone to aid him in the passage to adulthood.
Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Rating: NC-17
Warning: Under 18

Why?

It's a PWP with just the right amount of plot to make it delightful and memorable. Young wizards and witches are expected to lose their virginity once they turn sixteen, and their first time is a matter of celebration. Except in Harry's case, where it's a matter of public speculation, to the point where everyone and his dog proposition him. As a last resort, Harry turns to the least likely person to be blinded by his fame: Snape.

It was written during the long summer between GoF and OotP, and the characterisations might seem a little off, but ultimately, it doesn't matter. I could say that I'm reccing this story because of its glimpses into Wizarding traditions, or into Harry's psyche, but the truth is that I'm reccing it because it's hot, and it features one of my favourite tropes: an older man patiently teaching a younger one the ropes of lovemaking.

It's a fabulous story, one I've read and reread often.

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The Familiar, by Resonant

2007-08-11

[Harry Potter]

Title: The Familiar
Author: Resonant [info]resonant8
Summary: A potion goes awry.
Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Rating: NC-17

Why?

One of the Snarry classics. The pace is lovely and slow, and there's never a moment when you say, "Wait, Harry/Snape would never act like this!" A wonderful read, and re-read.

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