This post concludes the inaugural posting of the Secret Snarry December holiday exchange, but stay turned for another full month of Snarry beginning Jan 1 with the Sixth Annual Snarry Swap. (And be prepared for a bonus surprise as well!)

All artist and author names have been added to the individual posts. If you notice any errors, please let me know! We realize that this has been a busy month for new fic and art, but if you do find something you enjoy, it's never too late to leave some love for the author or artist.

Special thanks go out to shadowess for graciously providing website space for us to house our art, veridari for the fabulous banner art and mod icon, and to emynn, veridari, and the_kinky_pet for our special community stocking stuffers for December 24 and 25th.

And now, without further ado, the Big Reveal:
( Masterlist below the cut... )

Our final entries were posted this afternoon and reveals will be tomorrow!

We're looking for recs! And if you want to let us know that you've recced any Secret Snarry fic or art on your IJ/LJ/DW or anywhere else in an unlocked post, comment to this post, or drop us an e-mail at the mod email (spfestmod @ gmail dot com). Anything that receives three or more recs will be forwarded to the newsletters. Thanks!

Lastly, a quick reminder than all chan entries and any NC-17 artwork are always locked. Please join (not just 'watch') snape_potter to see all of our fest entries.

Fic:
•The Honeymooners, R, 9,880 words
Summary/Prompt: It's surprisingly easy to get married in the Wizarding world. It's rather more difficult to get divorced. And when Severus Snape finds himself bonded to Harry Potter ... well, things are bound to get complicated.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Footprint, PG, 1,341 words
Summary/Prompt: This time of year never gets any easier, does it? Prompts: returns; If Harry had known, he would have done it differently; h/c; happy endings.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Passing The Time (or: How Severus Snape Is Devious), NC-17, 616 words
Summary/Prompt: Severus and Harry have found themselves snowed into the castle.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•The Sensual Art of Brewing, NC-17, 2,573 words
Summary/Prompt: #33 - “You don’t actually think they’re friends, do you?”; Nobody could understand why Severus Snape was acting so strangely; true pain.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Under the Mistletoe, PG-13, 3,000 words
Summary/Prompt: Just another forced bonding story. Really.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•The Promise of Light in the Dark Days, PG, 3,000 words
Summary/Prompt: A rare disease clears out Hogwarts at Yuletide, giving Harry and Severus time together.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•A Sort-Of Christmas Story, PG, 755 words
Summary/Prompt: Sigh-up 12: a kiss goodnight. Severus never made anything easy, why should Christmas be any different?
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Home For The Holidays, PG-13, 1,193
Summary/Prompt: Prompt was: “Home for the holidays, songs from the heart, family.”
LJ, IJ, or DW

•To Find My Peace, PG-13, 2,585 words
Summary/Prompt: #40, Midnight, Starlight, Snow
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Dissembling Truth, PG, 8,500 words
Summary/Prompt: Snowflakes, cabin in the woods, peppermint hot chocolate. Albus organizes a faculty retreat over the holidays and Harry Potter desperately needs Severus’s help to discourage an overly persistent suitor! (Non-HBP-compliant AU…)
LJ, IJ, or DW

Art:
•Buttons, PG-13
Summary/Prompt: "I think this time, Mr Potter, you need to undo them with your teeth."
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Relaxed, PG
Summary/Prompt: "Snarry, happy Snarry, poignant Snarry - no cruelty, no torture, an equal-relationship Snarry."
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Sacred Harvest, G
Summary/Prompt: Preparing for their midwinter's night Bonding anniversary. The mistletoe must be harvested at the first visible New Moon in order for the ritual to be successful. If it is, they will be magically committed beyond this lifetime.
LJ, IJ, or DW


If you missed something from week three, you can find the wrap-up post on LJ, IJ, or DW. Week two can be found on LJ, IJ, or DW. Week one can be found on LJ, IJ, or DW.

Title: Sacred Harvest
Artist: venturous
Gift Recipient: cruisedirector and dementordelta
Rating: G
Media: PS
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None*
Summary/Prompt: Preparing for their midwinter's night Bonding anniversary. The mistletoe must be harvested at the first visible New Moon in order for the ritual to be successful. If it is, they will be magically committed beyond this lifetime.
A/N:Merry Snarry Holidays!



( Sacred Harvest )

Title: Dissembling Truth
Author: the_kinky_pet
Gift Recipient: isisanubis
Rating: PG
Word Count: 8,500
Content/Warnings: (highlight for spoilers) *clichés, fluff, non-HBP-compliant AU*
Summary/Prompt: Snowflakes, cabin in the woods, peppermint hot chocolate. Albus organizes a faculty retreat over the holidays and Harry Potter desperately needs Severus’s help to discourage an overly persistent suitor! (Non-HBP-compliant AU…)
A/N: Happy holidays to Snarry lovers the world over and particularly to my mysterious muse & giftee! Many thanks to narryaworry for the excellent and speedy beta work!

( Dissembling Truth )

Title: To Find My Peace
Author: starduchess
Gift Recipient: amanitamuscaria
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 2,585
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *UST, present tense, impure thoughts ;)*
Summary/Prompt: #40, Midnight, Starlight, Snow
A/N: beta by kitty_fic and accioslash. Thanks, dears! I realised after I finished this that I had included my own prompt as well! Two for the price of one. :)



( To Find My Peace )

Title: Home For The Holidays
Author: eyesdimtonight
Gift Recipient: shadowsrest
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 1,193
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Mpreg, possibly hints of D/s if you squint. If you squint really hard.*
Summary/Prompt: Prompt was: “Home for the holidays, songs from the heart, family.”
A/N: I managed to fit in the home for the holidays and family prompts, but I’m afraid the songs from the heart eluded me a little! First time I’ve ever written mpreg, so I hope it’s okay. Thank you to the mods for being so patient with me after my troubles the weekend this was due. I managed to scrape it in just in time! ;)

( Home For The Holidays )

Title: Relaxed
Artist: amanitamuscaria
Gift Recipient: ensnarryed
Rating: PG
Media: Pencil and paper
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Hmmm- I reckon they're both over the age of consent, and they're only visible to their waist (one) and upper chest (other). Some pillows are flaunting themselves shamelessly, though!*
Summary/Prompt: "Snarry, happy Snarry, poignant Snarry - no cruelty, no torture, an equal-relationship Snarry."
A/N: I went for the happy Snarry, as that was your especial like.



( Relaxed )

Title: A Sort-Of Christmas Story
Author: lelek
Gift Recipient: knowmefirst
Rating: PG
Word count: 755
Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None!*
Summary/Prompt: Sigh-up 12: a kiss goodnight. Severus never made anything easy, why should Christmas be any different?
A/N: The beginning seems a bit unhappy, but I promise it all ends for the best! I hope you like it!

( A Sort-Of Christmas Story )

Title: The Promise of Light in the Dark Days
Author: bk7brokemybrain
Gift Recipient: starduchess
Other pairings/threesome: canon Ron/Hermione
Rating: PG
Word count: ~ 3,000
Content/Warning(s): I suggest you don't read the warning. AU, angst, UST (highlight for spoilers) *Major Canon character death, terminal illness and character death, eternal happy ending.*
Summary/Prompt: A rare disease clears out Hogwarts at Yuletide, giving Harry and Severus time together. For prompt #34 I included 'Silver bells', 'alone at Hogwarts for the holidays' 'angst', and a bit of your other preferences. Beta'd by asnowyowl. Thank you, my dear.

( The Promise of Light in the Dark Days )

Title: Buttons
Artist: tripperfunster
Gift Recipient: centaury_squill
Rating: PG-13
Media: Pencil
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None. All possible warnings implied only.*
Summary/Prompt: "I think this time, Mr Potter, you need to undo them with your teeth."
A/N: Sorry I couldn't fit in the holiday theme, mystery recipient. Though if you want to imagine Snape gave Harry detention over the Christmas hols, we're 3 for 3 of your likes with holiday theme, humour, and chan 16+. People who don't like chan can imagine Harry as an 8th year student.



( Buttons )

Title: Passing The Time (or: How Severus Snape Is Devious)
Author: deirdre_aithne
Gift Recipient: sweetsorcery
Rating: NC-17 (to be safe)
Word count: 616
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None*
Summary/Prompt: Severus and Harry have found themselves snowed into the castle.
A/N: Lots of love to L. for being a lovely beta; all remaining mistakes are my own. Happy holidays and happy reading, all! <3


( Passing The Time (or: How Severus Snape Is Devious) )

Title: Footprint
Author: tiptoedbow
Gift Recipient: elmyraemilie
Rating: PG
Word count: 1,341
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None*
Summary/Prompt: This time of year never gets any easier, does it? Prompts: returns; If Harry had known, he would have done it differently; h/c; happy endings
A/N: A thank you to Lena for being a wonderful, quick beta when I was in dire need of one! My unbounded gratitude to the mods as well for being so patient with me while I finished this up. This was a joy to write and I hope my recipient enjoys!

( Footprint )

Title: The Honeymooners
Author: emynn
Artist: veridari
Gift Recipient: THE ENTIRE GROUP OF SNARRY FEN EVERYWHERE!
Other pairings/threesome: None, really, but H/D only in Severus's mind.
Rating: R
Word count: ~9,880
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Accidental bonding*
Summary/Prompt: It's surprisingly easy to get married in the Wizarding world. It's rather more difficult to get divorced. And when Severus Snape finds himself bonded to Harry Potter ... well, things are bound to get complicated.
A/N: Thank you to the Snarry community for being such a constant source of joy, friendship, and of course, sexiness. You are what makes this ship great. This creation is for you. Long live Snarry!
Mod Note: Please click on the art to make it bigger.



( The Honeymooners )

We're looking for recs! And if you want to let us know that you've recced any Secret Snarry fic or art on your IJ/LJ/DW or anywhere else in an unlocked post, comment to this post, or drop us an e-mail at the mod email (spfestmod @ gmail dot com). Anything that receives three or more recs will be forwarded to the newsletters. Thanks!

Lastly, a quick reminder than all chan entries and any NC-17 artwork are always locked. Please join (not just 'watch') snape_potter to see all of our fest entries.

Fic:
•Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, R, 3,091
Summary/Prompt: Prompt #31 – First Christmas together, Christmas chaos and candy canes – Severus and Harry have been invited to the Burrow for Christmas and the Weasleys try to accept the new and somewhat surprising relationship. Unfortunately Severus is in a devilish mood and Harry can’t seem to keep his hands off his new partner. Chaos and a number of embarrassing situations ensue.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•A Severus in Any Other Form Would Be Just As…Sweet?, PG, 802 words
Summary/Prompt: Amusing Animagus transformation…Or how a mole nearly killed Harry’s manhood.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Of Pine, Cinnamon, and Fairy Venom: A Snarry Holiday, PG, 5,500 words
Summary/Prompt: Flashbacks have sent Harry back to Hogwarts in search of home.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Patience, PG-13, 2,900 words
Summary/Prompt: Prompt #15 – Blizzards, Puppies, & Boxing Day - Harry is a little upset at how his holiday turned out, but with a little patience maybe things can change.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•The Great Snarry Snowball Fight and Other Poems, G, 503 words
Summary/Prompt: Be inspired by 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Snowball fight; a gift for Severus.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•The Chain Will Link Again, NC-17, 4,600 words
Summary/Prompt: #45 - Snow, a talk with Dumbledore's portrait, mistletoe.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•First, NC-17, 1,220 words
Summary/Prompt: Harry invites Severus to the Ministry's Holiday Ball, hoping that the neutral setting will allow them to put aside any former animosity. How does Severus react?
LJ, IJ, or DW

•First Christmas, PG-13, 3,100 words
Summary/Prompt: Christmas kitten, kissing, long black hair, loyalty.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Out Under the Sky, R, 1,000 words (Chan, 16)
Summary/Prompt: Severus loved the rose garden in winter...
LJ, IJ, or DW


Art:
•While You Sleep, PG-13
Summary/Prompt: Severus takes care of Harry and his child.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Harry and Santa's Helper, PG (Chan)
Summary/Prompt: Santa's best helper is looking after a lost boy who happen to be magically appear in front of Santa's door. Prompts: The mix of Harry and Father Christmas with Severus as Santa's elf.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•Perfect Together, PG
Summary/Prompt: A Snarry icon.
LJ, IJ, or DW

•The Savior, G
Summary/Prompt: #6: 'For unto you is born this day in Godric's Hollow a Saviour...'
LJ, IJ, or DW

If you missed something from week two, you can find the wrap-up post on LJ, IJ, or DW. Week one can be found on LJ, IJ, or DW.

Title: The Savior
Artist: veridari
Gift Recipient: jeshakeoma
Rating: G
Media: Photoshop
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Christian symbolism, past reference to graphic violence, blood due to an injury*
Prompt: #6: 'For unto you is born this day in Godric's Hollow a Saviour...'
Summary: "Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." - Marcus Aurelius
A/N: This may not be the direction at all you were thinking, dear prompter, but you are stuck with where my muse took it. I hope you're okay with it. *bites nails nervously* I have to admit to wanting an excuse to paint badass!Harry for ages and you handed to me on a silver platter. Thanks! I also clearly don't follow rules well, as this was supposed to be a simple line drawing and you can see where I took it. My bad. ;)



( The Savior )

Title: First Christmas
Author: atypicalsnowman
Gift Recipient: venturous
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 3,100
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *Fluff, of the literal and metaphorical variety.*
Summary/Prompt: Christmas kitten, kissing, long black hair, loyalty.
A/N: Thanks to roozetter and lovetoseverus for the beta. I hope you enjoy where your prompts took me, mystery recipient. The second part came as a surprise, but I hope you enjoy it.

( First Christmas )

Title: First
Author: alafaye
Gift Recipient: abrae
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 1,220
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *anal sex, blow job*
Summary/Prompt: Harry invites Severus to the Ministry's Holiday Ball, hoping that the neutral setting will allow them to put aside any former animosity. How does Severus react?
A/N: Thanks to my beta, isisanubis, and the mods for patience.

( First )

Title: The Chain Will Link Again
Author: cathcer1984
Gift Recipient: kjmom
Other pairings/threesome: Harry/Severus, past Ron/Lavender very briefly alluded to.
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~4,600
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) * Student/Teacher relationship- Harry is 18. Angst, mention of vomiting (induced by a WWW product), use of Parseltongue, explicit male/male sex. *
Summary/Prompt: #45 - Snow, a talk with Dumbledore's portrait, mistletoe.
A/N: Beta’d by freakingcrups. I hope you like it prompter, I have to confess that this is my first time, ever, writing Snarry. I may be a bit light on the sexual tension but I think I made up for it in angst! The spell used is the last stanza of I only wanted you by Vicky Holder, a word removed and another changed. Used without permission. Quote from page 572 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J K Rowling.


( The Chain Will Link Again )

Title: Perfect Together
Artist: ensnarryed
Gift Recipient: All members of snape_potter
Rating: PG
Media: Photoshop
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *None*
Summary/Prompt: A Snarry icon.
A/N: This is my first participation in Secret Snarry. Thank you, Mods, for including me in the celebration.

Title: The Great Snarry Snowball Fight and Other Poems
Author: shadowsrest
Gift Recipient: deirdre_aithne
Rating: G
Word count: 503
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) * None *
Summary/Prompt: Be inspired by 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Snowball fight; a gift for Severus.
A/N: This is a poem compilation.

( The Great Snarry Snowball Fight )