Title: Nature Abhors a Vacuum
Author: curia_regis
Rating: PG-13
Word count: ~2,600
Warning(s): None
Summary: Snape wakes up one morning to find Hogwarts almost empty. The only other person there is Potter who insists that they're married.
A/N: Thank you so much to aigooism for the beta!


( Nature Abhors a Vacuum )

Title: Back to School
Artist: veridian_dair
Other pairings/threesome: Voldemort/Bellatrix
Rating: G
Media: Photoshop CS4
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Extreme fluffiness. I mean it...the literal kind.*
Summary: Pygmy Puffs are so yesterday's fashion statement. This year's returning Hogwarts students brings with them the newest in plushes to decorate their dorm room - Wizard Bears! Heroes of the War are particularly collectible. Others sit on the shelf, never to be owned. A toy which no one loves turns his evil thoughts towards revenge. Does a certain bear have more than "fluff" between the ears to save the wizarding world? Or will the "Bear Who Lived" have to (once again) be rescued by his "Half Blood Prince Bear"?
A/N: I shamelessly admit to borrowing from Toy Story 3, Build-A-Bear, Mattel and Lisa Frank for this monstrosity creation. Major kudos for this idea goes to eeyore9990, who I'm not sure expected me to actually DO it when she suggested it, but it was too brilliant NOT to. Hopefully, fandom won't run me out of town with pitchforks. The Hogwarts emblem was downloaded off the web and not hand drawn by me - why reinvent the wheel? The addition of Bellatrix was made at the last minute by yours truly, because every madman/madbear needs their evil cohort in crime. ;)



(  Back to School  )

Title: A Different Kind of Family
Author: laurenke1
Other pairings/threesome: Harry Potter/Severus Snape, mentions of past Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione.
Rating: R or N-17
Word count: +/- 17,000
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Slash, 8th year student!Harry, first time, sexual situations in public, hurt/comfort, bit of angst, and sex of course*
Summary: When Snape institutes a family night at Hogwarts, Harry has to find one. He knows just who he wants to be a part of it... and who he doesn't.
A/N: I want to give full credit to S for being such a great editor. She is really the best one in the world for not only nitpicking my entire fic but also for everything else she has done for me. This story is dedicated to her. I want to thank the mods for the fun fest and for being so understanding. I had a lot of fun doing this.


A Different Kind of Family

Here is the wrap-up for the second week of the Back to Hogwarts fest!

FIC:
• The House-elf/Portrait Collusion R, 3,400
Summary: Years of observing Dumbledore have given another headmaster's portrait a taste for interfering in other people's lives.
• A Bounty for Charon R, 2,308
Summary: There's a new Dark Lord on the Rise. The only thing standing between him and taking over the United Kingdom is the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Severus Snape. The same man who turned his back on him, breaking his heart.
• Ronald Weasley, Wizard Detective NC-17, 12,000
Summary: Severus survived Nagini’s bite and Harry and company are back for a belated 8th year - Ron notices that Snape has changed (happier, better appearance, winks at unknown people) and deduces Snape must have a lover. Ron wants to find out who it is. Harry would prefer he didn’t.
• The Visitor PG, 1,800
Summary: When Potter visits, it is never for long.
• Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Magics NC-17, 7,200
Summary: Harry writes an essay on Severus’ magical diddling skills with a nod and a wink to Edgar Allen Poe.
• The Life of Another R, 40,000
Summary: When Vernon takes away his Hogwarts Letter, Harry makes a wish. A wish to have another life, to meet his parents and to go to Hogwarts. A wish that splits Harry in two and carries one Harry back in time, while the other lives on in the present.
• Through the Cracks PG-13, 8,200
Summary: Even saviours lead lives like everyone else and lately Harry's life had a little more downs than ups. But while some things end forever, others are just beginning.
• From Oleander to Mistletoe R, 9,000
Summary: Harry is suspended as an Auror because of a botched case at the Ministry. Headmaster Snape agrees to allow Harry to fill in temporarily as groundskeeper until he can find other employment.


ART:
• To the Rescue? PG-13
Summary: Harry Potter is a professor at Hogwarts, much to the amazement of Headmaster Severus Snape.
• The Headmasters R
Summary: The passage of time heals all wounds...and then some.
• Dumbledore's Return PG
Summary: They're both old enough, and Harry's brave enough, Sev thinks ...
• Beyond Grasp PG
Summary: Time only dulls so much before it becomes an ever-present ache, welcome as a reminder of what once was.


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Title: Beyond Grasp
Artist: inoru_no_hoshi
Rating: PG
Media: Manga Studio Debut, PSP6, Wacom tablet.
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Angsty, B&W.*
Prompt: Based off of #87 - "Art/Fic Prompt: Separation, regret, longing."
Summary: Time only dulls so much before it becomes an ever-present ache, welcome as a reminder of what once was.
A/N: The ideas from the prompt took several different incarnations before ending up on this one, which - shockingly - only took me a few hours, total, to do. Also, I had fun with the outfits - especially Snape's. Incidentally, while this kinda still has an unfinished look, I thought it looked more striking this way. (It also saves me a few hours of attempting to detail stonework. xD) I love the pens in MSD. :D There IS a story, in my mind, behind this, and there is a two-part small clue to it, almost absently drawn in. Cookies to anyone who sees it! (And maybe someday I'll write that fic.)




(  Beyond Grasp  )

Title: From Oleander to Mistletoe
Author: angela_snape
Rating: R
Word count: ~9K
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Character death (not Snape or Harry), not epilogue-compliant*
Summary: Harry is suspended as an Auror because of a botched case at the Ministry. Headmaster Snape agrees to allow Harry to fill in temporarily as groundskeeper until he can find other employment.
A/N: Thank you to leela_cat, beta-extraordinaire. Any mistakes still in the text were added after she had it last.

(  From Oleander to Mistletoe  )

Title: Dumbledore's Return
Artist: amanitamuscar1a/AmanitaMuscaria
Rating: PG
Media: Photoshop
Summary: They're both old enough, and Harry's brave enough, Sev thinks ...



(  Dumbledore's Return  )

Title: Through the Cracks
Author: gin_tonic
Other pairings/threesome: Charlie/Harry, Charlie/Draco
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 8,200
Warning(s): None
Summary: Even saviours lead lives like everyone else and lately Harry's life had a little more downs than ups. But while some things end forever, others are just beginning.
A/N: Many, many thanks to angela_snape for being a wonderful beta!


(  Through the Cracks  )

Title: The Headmasters
Artist: sra_danvers
Rating: R
Media: Textiles, scissors, craft glue, wire.
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Some nudity, suggestive language.*
Summary: The passage of time heals all wounds...and then some.




(  The Headmasters )

Title: To The Rescue?
Artist: snakeysnape
Rating: PG. Maybe PG-13 if you're bothered by guys with bare chests and nipple rings. Oh, and the word "ass" appears.
Media: The usual suspects: Poser & Photoshop.
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *The artist is not responsible for any damages, physical or otherwise, that may be incurred while viewing this image. The artist is also not responsible for any of the consequences of viewing this image, especially if you do it in public. Come to think of it, the artist is just not responsible. Period.*
Summary: Harry Potter is a professor at Hogwarts, much to the amazement of Headmaster Severus Snape.
A/N: "Ha! Told you he didn't get all his OWLS."



(  To the Rescue?  )



Title: The Fairy Prince of Hogwarts
Artist:
Rating: G. PG-13 maybe if you're bothered by guys with bare chests and nipple rings.
Media: Poser 7 and PhotoPaint/PS Pro.
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *The artist is not responsible if viewing this image leads you to perform acts of Snape worship. The artist is also not responsible for any of the consequences thereof, especially in public. ;-)*
Summary: A more detailed view of Snape from "To The Rescue?"
A/N: "As a matter of fact, Hermione, Draco Malfoy *does* have a fairy goth father. And here's the picture to prove it." :runs away giggling:



(  The Fairy Prince of Hogwarts  )

Title: Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Magics
Author: k8bnimble
Rating: Hard R or NC-17
Word count: aprox 7,200
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Handjobs, Masturbation, Fondling, Spanking the Monkey, Self-Abuse, Groping…lots of Snape’s hands touching things. A wee bit of dub-con in one scenario. Also – abuse of Edgar Allen Poe’s fine essay of roughly the same name.*
Summary: Harry writes an essay on Severus’ magical diddling skills with a nod and a wink to Edgar Allen Poe.
A/N: My deepest apologies for completely perverting Edgar Allen Poe’s “Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences” but really with a title like that, what can you expect? An important note – “diddling” in Poe’s time meant to con someone or to deliberately mislead in order to gain something. I think we’ll all agree that Snape is a Master Diddler in all meanings of the word. The first half of this is pretty close to the original, grammar, odd spellings and all. Poe must have been envisioning Snape when he wrote this. After that, of course, I veered wayyyy off.

Many thanks to isisanubis for being a terrific beta even with her computer issues. Thank you so much!


(  Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Magics  )

Title: The Visitor
Author: emerald_dragon8
Other pairings/threesome: Snape/Harry, Harry/Ginny
Rating: PG
Word count: 1,800
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Character death*
Summary: When Potter visits, it is never for long.
A/N: My never ending thanks to curia_regis for her helpful, fast, last-minute, AWESOME beta skills! Also thanks to the mods for being lovely!


(  The Visitor  )

Title: Ronald Weasley, Wizard Detective
Author: fancypantsdylan
Other pairings/threesome: Hermione/Ron
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~12,000
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *DH compliant, but not epilogue, rimming, lots of hot man sex, oh and running around being mysterious ;)*
Summary: Severus survived Nagini’s bite and Harry and company are back for a belated 8th year - Ron notices that Snape has changed (happier, better appearance, winks at unknown people) and deduces Snape must have a lover. Ron wants to find out who it is. Harry would prefer he didn’t.
A/N: I would like to thank katiebell_0408 for being such a wonderful beta, she deserves as much credit for this as I do for writing it, you’re the best sweetie *snuggles*, plus she put up with a lot of nagging from me there near the deadline, she deserves a medal. I would also like the thank the mods for arranging this fest and for giving me the extra time to finish this.


Ronald Weasley, Wizard Detective

Title: A Bounty for Charon
Author: lemondropseven
Rating: R
Word count: 2,308
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Violence, angst, dark!Harry, implied character death*
Summary: There's a new Dark Lord on the Rise. The only thing standing between him and taking over the United Kingdom is the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Severus Snape. The same man who turned his back on him, breaking his heart.
A/N: This is based on a Snarry-A-Thon prompt, which is quoted for you verbatim in the summary. Many thanks to whitecotton for the wonderful beta job, and to accioslash for being tolerant of my procrastinating ways.


(  A Bounty for Charon  )

Here is the wrap-up for the first week of the Back to Hogwarts fest!

FIC:
• Returns PG, 9,800
Summary: Going back may sometimes be going forward.
• The Collection NC-17, 9,100
Summary: Harry’s unexpected assignment to Hogwarts leads him to rediscover some old passions.
• Philandering Philosophers and Alternate Acts of Alliteration PG-13, 5,000
Summary: In which Madam Pomfrey doesn't have a brain injury, Snape gets drunk, and former Headmasters weigh in with their opinions on Snape's love life… or lack thereof.
• An Anomalous Agreement NC-17, 14,100
Summary: Harry is determined to have a family of his own, even if he has to use a potion to carry the child himself! To do this, Harry returns to Hogwarts, where he seeks out the services of the best Potions master of all, Severus Snape.
• Hogwarts Knows Best NC-17, 22,000
Summary: Guess who’s the new Potions professor at Hogwarts? And guess where he goes seeking advice?
• Insanity Comes From Your Child R, 6,290
Summary: Harry was never placed with the Dursley family. Instead, Severus was made guardian of the child and raised him. He eventually adopts Harry and regrets this decision when the young man shows something other than the normal son-like devotion to him.
• Ancient History PG-13, 2,129
Summary: In which Harry discovers things in other people’s minds – including his own.
• Where He Belongs R, 15,050
Summary: While drinking alone one night, Severus Snape finds himself entertaining a visitor who, technically, does not exist.
• For the Best R, 1,215
Summary: Harry discovers the importance of consistency and viscosity.

ART:
• Greenhouse Five NC-17
Summary: Um, it's hot and earthy and full of life. A nice location for a bit of post-war rumpy-pumpy.
• Pale Moon PG-13
Summary: Hogwarts is abandoned by all except for Harry and newly-turned vampire Severus Snape.
• Silencio PG-13
Summary: Sound travels in the dungeons. USE CAUTION!
• Private Lesson at Hogwarts Ballet School R
Summary: I rescued a lonely, neglected prompt from Snarry-A-Thon: #20- AU, Harry wants to be a ballet dancer, but of course Vernon disapproves of that - only 'nancy-boys' want to do that. How does Harry get his dream of attending Hogwarts Ballet School? Snape as one of the dance instructors, very strict.

FIC and ART:
• First Kiss: Framed PG-13, 5,000
Summary: Severus turned and was gone, and Harry was left standing there and staring at the picture, the hand that had been touching the frame clenched in a fist. "I can wait."



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Title: The House-elf/Portrait Collusion
Author: centaury_squill
Other Pairings/threesome: Implied Harry/OMCs
Rating: R
Word count: 3,400
Warning(s): None
Summary: Years of observing Dumbledore have given another headmaster's portrait a taste for interfering in other people's lives.
A/N: Thanks to shoeboxes4all for the beta, and to accioslash for continuing to run fests I simply can't resist.


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Title: For the Best
Author: alisanne
Rating: R
Word count: 1,215
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Not chan, no matter how it looks, trust me. There could be Mpreg, though, if you choose to see it that way. AU, EWE.*
Summary: Harry discovers the importance of consistency and viscosity.
A/N: Thank you to the Back to Hogwarts mods for hosting this fun fest and to S for beta-reading. Naturally, nothing recognizable is mine.


(  For the Best  )

Title: Where He Belongs
Author: babygray
Rating: Pg-13 to R
Word count: 15,050
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Angst, AU, Time Travel, implied bottom!Snape*
Prompt: Um... "Harry pops out of nowhere, naked, and sexually molests Snape." Pretty much.
Summary: While drinking alone one night, Severus Snape finds himself entertaining a visitor who, technically, does not exist.
A/N: I just want to say thanks to my betas C, who had to deal with my petulance, my whining, and my bad jokes, and S, who was kind enough to Brit-pick despite having better things to do, all for the sake of a better story. Thanks, too, to the mods for running this fest. This story would have taken a lot longer to write if it wasn't for that deadline. If there are any mistakes, they're totally my fault. I tried not to tinker with it...


Where He Belongs

Title: Ancient History
Author: strav
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 2,129
Warning(s): None
Summary: In which Harry discovers things in other people’s minds – including his own.
A/N: This story finds its roots in the optional prompts: “Professor Potter confiscates an old Muggle porn magazine. Headmaster Snape is in it.” “Cross-dressing!Harry -- Harry is dared to wear a girl's uniform for a day's worth of classes and discovers he rather likes the feel of a skirt beneath his robes. Snape suspects Harry is up to something over the following weeks and finally confronts Harry only to discover a rather ... lovely surprise.” “In an Occlumency lesson, by accident, Harry gets lost inside Snape's head. He discovers unexpected truths about this man.” “Occlumency lessons-Snape sees Harry's fantasies.” “While inspecting the Gryffindor boys' dorm for contraband, professor Snape finds a very incriminating (and sexy) item in Harry Potter's trunk.” “8th year. As part of a dare with the Weasley twins, Harry agrees to make a pass at every professor at Hogwarts. He leaves Snape until last.”

Sadly some just didn’t fit...

Thank you to accioslash for running the fest, exposing me relentlessly to Snarry until I caved, and unerring patience in reading/reviewing/counselling.



(  Ancient History  )

Title: First Kiss: Framed
Author: leela_cat
Artist: veridian_dair
Rating: PG-13 (for art and story)
Word count: ~5,000
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Portrait life after canon character death for Severus, death of old age for Harry, and an exceedingly happy ending for both of them.*
Summary: Severus turned and was gone, and Harry was left standing there and staring at the picture, the hand that had been touching the frame clenched in a fist. "I can wait."
A/N: This collaboration was one of those times when serendipity led to an artist and a writer having a lot of fun. Our thanks to A, E, and BD for beta assistance and, especially to BD for her title-fu when everyone else's failed.
A/N #2: Please click on the art to view it in a larger size.




(  First Kiss: Framed  )