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This month's challenge was suggested by oryx_leucoryx


oryx_leucoryx writes:

How about double agents in literature and movie? Especially when they are essential for the success of the more 'obvious' hero?

A while back my husband and I watched Dark City. We quickly realized that while John Murdoch is supposed to be the main character, the hero and savior, actually he couldn't have done anything without Dr Schreber. He couldn't have understood the situation, nor could he have prevailed in the confrontation with the Strangers. And considering that Schreber attempted to contact Murdoch from the very beginning of the movie, it seems he had a plan in place for a while and was waiting to find a person who had the traits that allowed to carry it out. IOW he was Severus, except there was no Albus in the picture.

This thread is for the listing of stories and/or movies where a double agent is central to saving the day. Where the plot depends on the actions of the one who joined the enemy but ended up sabotaging it.

Don't only list stories and movies, discuss them, compare them to Severus, point out similarities and differences.

But please, since this is going outside of the Potter fandom: leave a brief synopsis for the books/films you want to discuss and preferrably give us some links where we can learn more.

Have fun! There will be banners. Really. Promise...

Advent calendars are very popular where I live and I always loved them. Call me childish, but I still do. Severus thinks they are a waste of time, but I've seen him open the little doors and peek inside when he thinks that no one is watching.

To make it easier for him to pretend, and to have a bit of fun for the Underground, I give you the Snapely Advent Calendar. I'll post an entry every day up until December 24th. This is strictly Un-PC, Christmas is celebrated in Hogwarts, it's what I know better than other seasonal celebrations, so an advent calendar it is. If you like to add some other customs and can do it in a Snapely way: go ahead, post, make your own series of posts. You're very welcome to do that kind of thing here.

This calendar here will have themes, most of the days. It will be strictly gen. If you like the idea and have more ideas about the posted themes, by all means contribute in your comments, give us links, discuss, enjoy.

"Silence!" Snape growls. "Cease the empty chatter and get to the point."

"Very well, here you go:"