We hope you enjoyed all of the fabulous stories and art posted this year. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year's Snarry-a-Thon a fun fest for all of us. So, to all the artists and writers, and to everyone who read and commented ... THANK YOU!

This has been an amazing fest for Snarry fen everywhere and we couldn't be more pleased. But eventually all good things must come to an end, and so, with this post, Snarry-a-Thon23 has officially come to a close. All artist and author names have been added to the individual posts. If you notice any errors, please let us know!

We realize that this has been a busy time 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.

( Snarry-a-Thon23 Master List )

Look for the fest announcement in January for next year's 15th anniversary edition of Snarry-a-Thon!

Below the cut is the full list of entries for this year's Thon!

The reveals go up Tuesday, May 30, so if you haven't had time during the fest, we hope you're able to catch up on any entries you may have missed or, if you haven't already, please take time to leave some feedback. The creators will appreciate it! A little encouragement & love go a long way and it's never too late to let someone know how much you enjoyed their work, even after the reveals have posted.

( Anonymous Master List )

Title: Line by line
Author: SerenaEW
Other pairings/threesome: none
Rating: T
Word count: 7829
Content/Warning(s): Romance, Poetry, Calligraphy as art form, Librarian Harry Potter, Artist Harry Potter, Professor Severus Snape, References to Christianity, light angst, happy ending
Prompt: No. 036: Harry finds a journal filled with poetry about him hidden in the room of requirement. The journal continues to update with new entries. Someone has the twin journal and is in love with him while Harry falls in love with the author. What happens when the poet finally signs his name?
Summary: After an involuntary exile from the Wizarding World, Harry is now Assistant Librarian at Hogwarts and part-time artist. Who is the poet of the Hogwarts-inspired verses he is creating art for?
Beginning A/N: So. This was created on the deadest of deadlines, finished in an all-night (mara)thon [haha] on the day of submission. I hope it's not too messy...It's certainly not as well-researched as I'd like it to be, but, well. Also, it ran far, far away from the original Thon prompt, though I hope it's sufficiently in its spirit for you, dear prompter, to still like it.

Many thanks to: Klari for all your ideas, your beta work, and for allowing me to quote your Quidditch Blitz, titC, for also giving me so many ideas, and for your beta work, and Qtap and Cheerful_Clatter for your late-night betaing sessions. Torino, Thon mod, for granting me this extension, and for your endless patience and for your encouragement, and all of you who groaned and cheered through this with me. This work would never have been possible without you. For the full list of prompts this is inspired by, see end notes.

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( Line by line )

Title: Luck of the Draw
Author: Writcraft
Other pairings/threesome: None
Rating: Explicit
Word count: ~12,000
Content/Warning(s): Mild Injury, Suggestions of Internalised Homophobia, Romance, Getting Together, Dogs, Hiking, Auror Harry Potter, Post-Wizarding War, Gay Bar, Drag Queens, Drinking, First Date, Humour, Anal Fingering, Rimming, Blow Jobs, Hand Jobs
Prompt: No. 50: A date with Harry is raffled off for charity at a Ministry event. Severus is NOT happy to be the lucky winner...even if being wined and dined by Potter isn't turning out to be quite as awful as he expected.
Summary: Severus is enjoying the quiet life when his participation in a Ministry raffle forces him to go on a date with Harry Potter. During a weekend filled with drag queens, hiking, a twisted ankle and a dog named Paddington, Severus begins to wonder if the quiet life is really all it’s cracked up to be.
A/N: Thank you so much to the ever incredible Torino10154 for putting up with me and running one of my all-time favourite fests.

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(Luck of the Draw)

Title: Things Remembered
Author: avioleta
Other pairings/threesome: n/a
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 17,000
Content/Warning(s): Amnesia, memory loss, first time, kissing, blow jobs, anal fingering, intercrural sex, anal sex, canon-typical violence.
Prompt: 125: Both Severus and Harry suffer amnesia after the war. They wake up together and believe themselves to be lovers.
Summary: Harry wakes up in an unfamiliar bed, in an unfamiliar hotel room, and with absolutely no idea who he is. The man he’s in bed with has no memories either. But they think, maybe, they’re assassins, because they seem to be very good at killing people.
A/N: Thank you to the mods for their unending patience and extensions.

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(Things Remembered)

We're nearly done--just a couple more days of new entries! Thanks to everyone reading and commenting. The authors and artists really appreciate it!

FIC:
•old fires and phantom limbs - NC-17, 14,514 words
Summary: A long moment passes. And then he steps out of the shadows of the surrounding shops and into the bright sunlight, walking up to you.

"You came back," you say bluntly, unable to look away.

"Yeah." He shuffles his feet a bit, slips his hands in his pockets in such a familiar way that a pang of deep fondness strikes through your chest. "Last week," he adds.

It seems impossible that he would have been back in the country for days and you wouldn't have sensed it somehow. How could his presence not send shockwaves all the way to Spinner's End? How could you not know, in your heart of hearts, the instant that he returned.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Tuesdays - PG-13, 58,927 words
Summary: "Take this," Severus thrust the scrap of paper forward.

The boy took it, glanced at it and looked back up in annoyance. "I can't read it."

It took all of his self-control not to roll his eyes. "Of course you wouldn't. It's Japanese."

"I don't – "

"You," he held up a hand to silence Potter, "will go home and book a Portkey, or a flight, I do not care which, to Kyoto. Yes, that is in Japan. And you will not come back until you have stayed there for at least three months. Do I make myself clear?"

A post-war story of self-discovery, grief, healing, and finding one's path – in the most unexpected of places.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•My Soul to Keep - NC-17, 4,030 words
Summary: Harry is self-conscious about his weight gain after the war, and Severus reassures him that he’s loved just the way he is.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•One Artist, Six Songs, Two Men, One Home - G, 3,500 words
Summary: The story of Severus and Harry, as told by songs from their favorite singer/songwriter.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•And they cut off your wings and replaced them with strings - NC-17, 7,342 words
Summary: Being universally hated was nothing new for Severus, but the extreme poverty and living outside of society was hard, and each year that passed added to the burden. A strong man can take it, and Severus was strong, however, at the end of the day, even he is only human and cannot live on air and water. For some reason it has been his luck that he has always ended up on the wrong side and this was no different. Only one door was open to him - the sale of narcotic potions and finally Severus entered there. The appearance of Harry Potter, in his life brings big changes, that's for sure. Only whether for better or for worse, that is the question.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Brews And Rescues - PG-13, 18,000 words
Summary: Forced by an ancient (and rogue) Ministry spell to pretend they're in a relationship, retired Auror Harry and loner-by-choice Severus uncover a dastardly plot.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•The Proper Incentive - R, 5,000 words
Summary: A glimpse into Potter's thoughts gives Snape an idea about how to persuade him to work hard at Occlumency. Very hard. Rock hard, even.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Fresh Air - G, 1,930 words
Summary: Who knew that a chihuahua stepping out for fresh air would reunite Harry with a man long thought dead.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3


If you missed something from week two, you can find the wrap-up post on DW, LJ, and IJ. You can find the entries for week one here: DW, LJ, and IJ.

Title: Fresh Air
Author: drwritermom
Other pairings/threesome: None
Rating: General
Word count: 1930
Content/Warning(s): None
Prompt: No. 46 Postwar, Snape is destitute. Harry offers him money. Snape agrees on one condition.
Summary: Who knew that a chihuahua stepping out for fresh air would reunite Harry with a man long thought dead.
A/N: The characters belong to JKR; the plot, story, and most importantly, the OC characters were the fever dreams of the mystery author.

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( Fresh Air )

Title: Brews And Rescues
Author: titC
Other pairings/threesome: none
Rating: Teen
Word count: 18k
Content/Warning(s): Slow Burn, Lucius Malfoy & Severus Snape friendship. Check the AO3 end notes for extra, but slightly spoilery, warnings.
Prompt: 021: Due to ancient morality laws relating to sexual relations at the Ministry, after Harry and Sev are caught enjoying themselves at a Ministry event together, they must pretend they are dating.
Summary: Forced by an ancient (and rogue) Ministry spell to pretend they're in a relationship, retired Auror Harry and loner-by-choice Severus uncover a dastardly plot.
A/N: Big thanks to the fest's mod, who put up with my writerly angst and my extra late submission!

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(Brews And Rescues)

Title: And they cut off your wings and replaced them with strings
Author: Im_just_visiting
Other pairings/threesome:
Rating: M
Word count: 7342
Content/Warning(s): Non-con, coercion, dark Harry Potter
Prompt: 110 Severus runs an apothecary in Diagon Alley. However, the "adults only" back room is where he makes most of his Galleons. Auror Potter is sent to investigate....
Summary: Being universally hated was nothing new for Severus, but the extreme poverty and living outside of society was hard, and each year that passed added to the burden. A strong man can take it, and Severus was strong, however, at the end of the day, even he is only human and cannot live on air and water. For some reason it has been his luck that he has always ended up on the wrong side and this was no different. Only one door was open to him - the sale of narcotic potions and finally Severus entered there. The appearance of Harry Potter, in his life brings big changes, that's for sure. Only whether for better or for worse, that is the question.

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( And they cut off your wings and replaced them with strings )

Title: One Artist, Six Songs, Two Men, One Home
Author: drwritermom
Other pairings/threesome: None
Rating: G
Word count: 3500
Content/Warning(s): None
Prompt: Wild Card
Summary: The story of Severus and Harry, as told by songs from their favorite singer/songwriter.
A/N: All characters are JKR creations, all songs are by Dan Fogelberg. I hope you enjoy this marriage of my favorite creative inspirations.

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( One Artist, Six Songs, Two Men, One Home )

Title: My Soul to Keep
Author: catharticEscapism
Other pairings/threesome: N/A
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 4,030 words
Content/Warning(s): internalized fatphobia, fat kink, mentioned child abuse
Prompt: No. 42: Harry gains a lot of weight postwar and feels self-conscious about it so Snape worships his body.
Summary: Harry is self-conscious about his weight gain after the war, and Severus reassures him that he’s loved just the way he is.
A/N: This one really got away with me. I had only intended to write a quick smut scene, but it demanded I include some sort of plot. The more I wrote, the more it blossomed and, by then, the smut had become secondary. I really enjoyed the process of writing this fic! It's the second Snarry fic I've written, but the first I've published. I might go back and finish writing that one as well. I think it's a story that deserves to be told — just as much as this one is. Enjoy the fic!

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( My Soul to Keep )

Title: Tuesdays
Author: Ms_SackvilleWest
Other pairings/threesome: None
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 58,927
Content/Warning(s): Tags: Snape is a yoga teacher, Mental health, Depression, Grief, Self-discovery, Healing, Japan, Meditation, Extremely slow burn, Minor character death, No smut
Prompt: Wildcard 1 – (2019)
After the war, Harry just can’t seem to hold on to a job. Whether it's because he’s having flashbacks, or he just can’t get his mind in the right mood, or something else. But everybody around him keeps encouraging him to do at least something, since it is a Wizarding tradition to add to society, not just loaf around. Snape can’t even get a job, making him destitute. Then Harry and Snape meet, a few years after the war. What will Wizarding society think of what will happen next?
Summary: "Take this," Severus thrust the scrap of paper forward.

The boy took it, glanced at it and looked back up in annoyance. "I can't read it."

It took all of his self-control not to roll his eyes. "Of course you wouldn't. It's Japanese."

"I don't – "

"You," he held up a hand to silence Potter, "will go home and book a Portkey, or a flight, I do not care which, to Kyoto. Yes, that is in Japan. And you will not come back until you have stayed there for at least three months. Do I make myself clear?"

A post-war story of self-discovery, grief, healing, and finding one's path – in the most unexpected of places.
A/N: This is a gentle, meandering journey of self-discovery. A tale of snow falling on eaves, of birdsong in the forest, of inhaling and exhaling. Of the quiet of a yoga studio, and Harry and Severus each finding their own path.

It is not a whirlwind romance with an action-packed plot and plenty of porn. But, perhaps, it will be exactly what you are looking for.

Thank you to the mods for organising this brilliant fest, and to Arrisha for believing in me – without you, this would never have been written.

Hippocrates460 sowed the seeds to this story years ago, when they made me laugh out loud with the tags to their story 'Andrew, 38'. "One day," I thought, "I'll write a yoga-teacher-Snape story too. Because I love how, in fandom, anything is possible."

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(Tuesdays)

Title: old fires and phantom limbs
Author: LilaDiurne
Other pairings/threesome: mentions of Harry/OMC
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 14,514
Content/Warning(s): No warnings apply
Prompt: 1. Wild card.
Summary: A long moment passes. And then he steps out of the shadows of the surrounding shops and into the bright sunlight, walking up to you.

"You came back," you say bluntly, unable to look away.

"Yeah." He shuffles his feet a bit, slips his hands in his pockets in such a familiar way that a pang of deep fondness strikes through your chest. "Last week," he adds.

It seems impossible that he would have been back in the country for days and you wouldn't have sensed it somehow. How could his presence not send shockwaves all the way to Spinner's End? How could you not know, in your heart of hearts, the instant that he returned.
A/N: Thanks to all my friends for the love and support.

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(old fires and phantom limbs)

We're a little over halfway through this year's fest! Thanks to everyone reading and commenting. The authors and artists really appreciate it!

ART:
•Monumental Evening - G
Summary: Harry has a surprise for Severus.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

FIC:
•Nocturne - NC-17, 55,300 words
Summary: A Gothic Snarry version of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, inspired by the dark and sensual tale from the Czech film version, ‘Panna a Netvor’. I follow some of the plot, but then diverge and do my own thing. Got to make it even weirder, right? An eerie, erotic, brooding, bloody, batty, haunting fairytale.

‘Underneath my skin there’s a human. Buried deep within there’s a human. Despite everything, I’m still human.’ - ‘Human’ by Daughter
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Woo(f) - PG-13, 6,101 words
Summary: This was definitely not the show he had signed up for.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Bravery in Flight - NC-17, 12,600 words
Summary: After running into Snape at a gay bar, Harry takes him home for a night of hot sex. Then he discovers he's pregnant with Snape's baby.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Temptation - NC-17, 29,052 words
Summary: Harry goes back to the school to finish his education and looks forward to discovering his compatible match. He read all about it but didn’t account for one element in the equation. His mate.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Island Charms - PG, 5,500 words
Summary: The clear blue skies of the Pacific isles were initially a welcome sight but five days of clear blue skies and unrelenting heat were wearing. At least to him. Severus didn't plan to stay long enough to get used to it.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Eyes Open - R, 1,350 words
Summary: "Don't worry, you're safe."
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

•Loose Ends - NC-17, 10,000 words
Summary: I love you, Severus wants to say. But the timing is never right.
LJ, IJ, DW, AO3

If you missed something from week one, you can find the wrap-up post on DW, LJ, and IJ.

We'll be back on tomorrow with another week of entries!

Title: Loose Ends
Author: Arrisha
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 10K
Content/Warning(s): Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Heavy Angst, Dark, Psychological Horror, Unhealthy Relationships, War Trauma
Prompt: “Keep your eyes closed.”
Summary: I love you, Severus wants to say. But the timing is never right.
A/N: So! This one's angsty. And very loosely based on the prompt, but I swear, the quote is there. Anyway—I did not plan for this to turn dark. The muses forced me. Consider yourselves warned. :)

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(Loose Ends)

Title: Eyes Open
Author: emeraldlove
Other pairings/threesome: None
Rating: Mature
Word count: ~1350
Content/Warning(s): Nightmares, Fluff
Prompt: Wild Card
Summary: "Don't worry, you're safe."
A/N: Thanks to the mods for hosting the fest! You guys rock. This fic was based off of a random comment on Discord and was written within days of the submission deadline. Thanks to Coconutice22 for the very last minute beta. I hope you enjoy this little fic.

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( Eyes Open )

Title: Island Charms
Author: Goddess47
Other pairings: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy
Rating: PG
Word count: 5500
Content/Warning(s): Implied mpreg
Prompt: Severus must find and drag a hiding-in-the-muggle-world Harry back to the wizarding world before his 19th birthday due to? (Betrothment contract, inheritance clause on Potter/Black fortune, creature inheritance - your choice)
Summary: The clear blue skies of the Pacific isles were initially a welcome sight but five days of clear blue skies and unrelenting heat were wearing. At least to him. Severus didn't plan to stay long enough to get used to it.
A/N: While I didn't specifically say, I have Harry at about age 25 here. He needed time to be away from the wizarding world for a bit and 19 didn't let him have that. But thank you for a fun prompt!

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( Island Charms )

Title: Temptation
Author: armassy
Other pairings/threesome: n/a
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 29052
Content/Warning(s): Other tags: AU, EWE, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Omegaverse, Bottom Severus Snape, Top Harry Potter, 8th year fic, changing POVs, Virgin Severus Snape, Possessive Harry Potter, mentions of mpreg, smut, semi-public sex, soulmates
Prompt: 152: Severus is an Omega but has used customized suppressants to keep it a complete secret. One year when he returns to Hogwarts he starts to develop the symptoms that occur when an Omega is rebuffing a highly compatible mate, and they are only getting worse as time goes on. With his spying he can't exactly remove himself from the school, and the Alpha that's causing it can't be removed either - it's the newly presented Harry Potter.
Summary: Harry goes back to the school to finish his education and looks forward to discovering his compatible match. He read all about it but didn’t account for one element in the equation. His mate.
A/N: I had part of something similar already written, but got stuck because I couldn’t see where it would go. And then I saw this prompt, made a few adjustments and apart from the war time, I hope I did the prompt justice.

Many thanks to Amni, who made me fix some wonky wording and to sassykitten who was kind enough to give it a final onceover 😊

My huge gratitude goes to DementorDelta who helped me make this more readable and pointed out the flaws in the fic. Your feedback and suggestions were incredibly helpful, thank you for being such an amazing beta!

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(Temptation)

Title: Bravery in Flight
Author: maraudersaffair
Other pairings/threesome: Harry/strangers
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 12,600
Content/Warning(s): Mpreg, on screen male birth (not anally), angst, promiscuousness
Prompt: Wild Card
Summary: After running into Snape at a gay bar, Harry takes him home for a night of hot sex. Then he discovers he's pregnant with Snape's baby.
A/N: Thank you to my beta, E!

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(Bravery in Flight)

Title: Monumental Evening
Artist: digthewriter
Other pairings/threesome: Snape/Potter
Rating: G
Media: Digital
Content/Warning(s): NA
Prompt: 63 | Text of prompt: “Keep your eyes closed.”
Summary: Harry has a surprise for Severus.
A/N: Thank you for looking!

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( Monumental Evening )

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