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snarrymod (snarrymod) wrote in snarry_games,
@ 2009-08-04 20:42:00

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Team Snitch Entry (FIC): "Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks" by RaeWhit
Title: Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks
Author: RaeWhit joanwilder
Team: Snitch!
Genre(s): Alive and Kicking (EWE)
Prompt(s): Secrets and Lies, Coming Home
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: NC-17; Highlight if you wish to know: * *mild bondage, whipping, There is a 213 word scene in this 48,000 word story that describes a non-Snarry aborted one-off. As it has offended someone, I'm adding this warning.**
Word Count: 48,000+
Author Notes/Disclaimers/Betas A/N: The village of Lochdubh and its inhabitants in this story are the property of BBC Scotland (from the series Hamish Macbeth). All things Harry Potter belong to J.K. Rowling et al.
The snarry_games have the best Mods in fandom—they've worked so hard for years to give all of us such a supportive environment in which to play—thank you! Also, my heartfelt appreciation to jadzialove for the excellent beta reading, to whitecotton for help with Scottish-izing my Scottish, and to sestra_prior for her assistance with British questions. Team Snitch, thanks for your input, your team spirit, and your love of Snarry. It's been a privilege and honor to cavort with you all and wield my big stick. Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't express my appreciation to Rudyard Kipling for his masterpiece, Captains Courageous.

Summary: Belonging and deserving, needing and wanting—desires of the human heart that Severus and Harry must face when they're forced to the little village of Lochdubh to settle a very late codicil of Albus Dumbledore's will.

"Sex, Lies, and Audiobooks"

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brinian
2009-08-17 10:48 pm UTC (link)

I'm not a huge fan of crossovers so I started this with some trepidation...allayed, of course, by the fact that *you* are the author and I'll read anything you write and probably love it *vbeg* I found that, unlike many, you didn't overemphasize the connection/crossover points between the series. (I'm sure it helps that I love Hamish Macbeth!) The only downside was the Julian connection seemed a little contrived - more forced than your usual. The quotes however were absolutely brilliantly woven in and I loved them. Outstanding work as usual.

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joanwilder
2009-08-17 10:55 pm UTC (link)

Glad you liked it overall. You'll note that Crossover wasn't one of my genres, as this wasn't a crossover. I could've easily substituted the name 'Kyle Klach' for Hamish's, and 'Plockton' for 'Lochdubh', and no one would've been the wiser, because I was very careful to actually make these appear as if they could be eccentric, but original, concepts. I'm not a huge fan of crossovers either, and intentionally avoided the genre.

Julian was a shock, and came near the end of the story. Shocks to readers often appear contrived. I had one other reader who was disappointed by this development, but it stemmed more from a desire to see Severus and Harry only needing each other than the feeling that it didn't fit.

Thanks so much for reading; I'm glad you liked the book element; that was great fun for me. Appreciate that you read, and that you stopped by to tell me!

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polpolaris
2009-08-19 12:15 pm UTC (link)

So many things to love about this story. I'm always a sucker for people reading aloud to each other so of course I was going to love this. Snape as an audiobook recorder is such a great idea. Also loved Harry's job and kept waiting for a scene with Snape (and Harry probably) sitting in his beautifully carved rocking chair. I'll just keep imagining that part myself.

The really great part though is the emotional arc that weaves through the whole story. Exploring what happens after Harry is rejected by Snape is really interesting and I was so moved through all its parts. When Harry finally cried so did I.

And then there was more to come! The plot twist with Harry's father still being alive and not being James was a big surprise, for me anyway but you handled it realistically. I actually can't wait to read it again. Congrats on another great story!

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joanwilder
2009-08-19 10:41 pm UTC (link)

Haaaa, at least Snape got to sit in a Rustic Roc,er in Harry's shop, though. How about we imagine them, then, having a ritual where Snape does have Harry in his lap in that chair in front of a fire?

I was hoping that it was clear that it was Snape's treatment of Harry that proved the catalyst in a long line of things in the boy's life to make him feel lost. But many of the other things had been nameless influences from his childhood; how much more damaging it proved to be when it had a face and a name, a person who'd become cherished? So glad you caught that arc, and those were good tears for Harry; hope they were for you.

The audiobooks and Julian were things that drove me nuts: the former because I became research-obsessive, the latter because I had to make it sound plausible. Again, I appreciate the feedback on those two.

I'm so pleased you took the time to read, and for your thoughtful comments, and am humbled that you'd read it again. It means a great deal to hear a reader say that, so thanks.:)

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	dementordelta 2009-08-24 01:59 am UTC (link)
	Mmmmm this was, as expected from you, well thought out and researched and the execution was just delightful! I love your sense of place and detail and all the love you put into their interactions--just an amazing read! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	joanwilder 2009-08-24 02:52 am UTC (link)
	I really did enjoy enjoy the book part of this. So glad to hear that you liked it! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	herika 2009-08-24 11:13 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. It's a wonderful story. When I read about the audiobooks, I could'n help, but I instantly heard Rickmans tones in my ears. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	joanwilder 2009-08-24 08:07 pm UTC (link)
	When I was writing this, it was Rickman's voice that I heard in my head, although he's not the Snape I see. I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the investment of time to read this--I appreciate you dropping by to tell me you liked it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

amanitamuscaria
2009-08-24 10:26 pm UTC (link)

Oh, a lovely story!
I adore the ones where Snape and Harry are just missing each other's meaning, or, as here, Snape's doing absolutely the wrong thing for Harry's benefit.
I loved that you had a previous encounter that they both had to accept wasn't right. I loved the proper, loving encounter, and then the secrets start to unfold. I think you wrote Harry's hurt search for what he believed he deserved very well. I wasn't wholly convinced by the 'Harry's father' bit of the storyline, but your Snape - Harry interaction was so beautiful it didn't really matter.
Gorgeous, and I, too, wish to hear Severus' take on a Gloucester fisherman's accent - I love Captains Courageous!

	npetrenko 2009-09-01 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Wonderful story. Great job! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bethbethbeth 2009-09-12 12:36 pm UTC (link)
	Wow! (she said, finally starting to read the Games' stories after more than a month) What an intricately woven, creative story which, by the way, I totally would have known was yours even without a name, if only for the wonderfully detailed descriptions of niche interests (like the recording of audiobooks). And such a perfect ending. Well done. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	reviewed by: brownmonkey (Anonymous) 2009-10-04 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	Another gorgeous piece! I loved Harry's vulnerability and Severus' approach to dealing with & healing Harry. Great quotes too. Merlin knows I'd love to hear him reading those books!! Interesting twist with Julian. I'd put this fic right up there with Anniversary and Second Best (both of which I madly love). Happy future writings! ^_^ (Reply to this) (Thread)