Snapedom

As it is Fic Rec Friday, I want to mention the first Severus story I read, the first Harry Potter fanfic story I read. It sold me completely. I had previously been skeptical. I eagerly bought the first book when it came out. British Boarding school stories meet Charlie an the Chocolate Factory! Who could resist? I was working in a bookshop at the time. We had meetings on the weekends, pouring over catalogues. I grew rapidly tired of Harry. Book one was fabulous, but definitely a children's book. Book two was a little much of the same. I didn't get so far as Book 3. Alas, for I did not meet Remus and Sirius. Nor Severus, beyond a grumpy professor.

So I carried on, oh years! The movies came out, books 4, 5, 6. I went with my young niece and found I was annoyed with the quidditch, kids kicking my seat and chattering throughout.

I learned my dear friend had loved Severus. "Good Christ," I said, "What? What? Harry bloody Potter?"

So she showed me her long-ago story. And I was sold. I loved him too, despite myself (and look at me now.) The story is old. It takes place at Snape Manor. But. It is all about Severus and Flight.

Season of Healing

I apologise to her, and to everyone. Obviously I had no idea what I was saying.

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