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snarrymod ([info]snarrymod) wrote in [info]snarry_games,
@ 2009-08-12 20:47:00

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Entry tags:cauldron, fic

Team Cauldron Entry (FIC): "Lust Potion Number Nine" By LesYeuxVerts
Title: Lust Potion Number Nine
Author: [info]chiralove
Team: Cauldron
Genre: Alive and Kicking
Prompts: Love And Marriage, Play The Game
Rating/Warning/Kinks: PG13; Warnings: Highlight if you wish to know: **Het (not explicit) and non explicit/mention of non-Snarry Pairings (Harry/Ginny, Harry/Viktor, Harry/unspecified male)**
Word Count: ~14,000
A/N: Please note that this is intended to be AU with regards to the timing of the epilogue; Harry and Ginny were married immediately after the war, rather than several years later. Nothing which you recognize from the HP universe belongs to me, alas. The boys would have so much more fun with me…

Huge thanks to [info]jin_fenghuang, [info]rgrayjoy, and [info]carpet_diemon for all of the help, support, and brainstorming while I wrote; to my teammates for the support, encouragement, and concrit; to [info]psyfic, [info]jin_fenghuang, and [info]angela_snape for being the best beta-readers a girl could ask for; and to the mods, for putting on this fabulous fest and being extraordinarily patient with me. Thank you all so much!


Summary:Harry Potter was the last person Severus expected to need this particular potion, but the Ministry's Propagation and Restoration Emergency Guidelines have them both trapped in lives they don't particularly want to lead.





"Lust Potion Number Nine"



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[info]shadowess
2009-08-16 08:31 pm UTC (link)
I really liked the interaction between Snape and Harry. Their bickering was very in character. I love the kiss scene. As well I loved how Severus was confined to the shop/apartment and his feelings about it.

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[info]chiralove
2009-08-19 05:21 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much! :)

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[info]hpstrangelove
2009-08-17 12:21 am UTC (link)
By the time I get around to commenting, everyone's already said what I would have, so I'll just let you know how much I loved this story! Everything about it was fun and interesting and exactly what I like in a Snarry fic. The post-war universe that you build here is so twisted and lovely. The ending of the story is very satisfying. I always love your work, and this story is an example of why.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:22 am UTC

[info]cordelia_v
2009-08-17 03:48 am UTC (link)
Oh, this had real charm. I found Harry's cluelessness very appealing here. And picturing Harry's and Ginny's conversations made me snicker, right along with Snape. Lovely Snape voice here, too. Thank you for an enjoyable story.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:22 am UTC

[info]joanwilder
2009-08-17 05:59 am UTC (link)
I've always loved your writing, and this was no excpetion! Excellent characterization of Snape (he turned Harry blue!), and Harry's evolving into the person he was by the end was so satisfying. Just wonderful, an ending that made me sigh with happiness! Well done, lyv!

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:22 am UTC

[info]leni_jess
2009-08-18 07:14 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much for this! Severus trapped in isolation, but having just enough to keep his mind active that he isn't insane; Harry trapped in marriage, loving the children it produces but not his wife, unable to have a real marriage – you make it so vivid. You show convincingly the sympathy each gradually develops for the other as Harry unknowingly pursues Severus – who is quite as oblivious as Harry, for a while, to his own responses. Then you show Harry growing up, learning, and finally working out how to rescue both himself and Severus. Lovely.

Your wizarding world is as broken as ever, with its ingenious corrupt politicians, enabled by magic to do things the most corrupt and greedy of Muggle politicians would never dream of aspiring to, and in general being a lot more stupid and reckless about it, too. That baby boom might come to an abrupt halt quite soon, then what will the Minister do to keep her position? Especially now her Head Auror has a neat line in blackmail. He's probably not the only one, either. *dreams of a follow-up where someone more altruistic/less in dire need than Harry forces sensible solutions for problems on the Minister ...* *herds bunny into hatch for consideration*

You made me feel for them, and look forward to their future, with a whole lot more than That Kiss promising happiness and compatability.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:24 am UTC

[info]undunoops
2009-08-19 01:41 am UTC (link)
That was great. I really satisfying, funny and poignant story.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:24 am UTC

[info]venturous
2009-08-19 02:16 am UTC (link)
I drank this like a good wine. I read it like I read the original Potter, one chapter at a time. A taste, a treat, a confection, only richer.

Damn it Snape, you really are an ass. (And no, I wont nice it up with the 'r.') When is that poor dumb Gryffindor going to stop volunteering for abuse? Sooner or later you will warm up, come to your senses, right?

Hmmm. I'm getting worried. How many pages to go, and you are STILL a cold and pompous prick? oh-oh.

Then, at (or beyond!) the moment of despair, you provide this radiant denouement, this end-that-is-the-morning-of-the-world, and it all happens in the last few lines.

My hat is off to you, m'lady.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-19 05:25 am UTC

[info]ex_chrysos562
2009-08-20 12:44 pm UTC (link)
The way the story limits itself to Snape's narrow shop and living quarters (and, of course, Snape's pov) is very well done. The ending was sweet. Lovely story.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-20 04:24 pm UTC

[info]weehobbit
2009-08-21 04:54 am UTC (link)
Oh, this was a wonderfully sweet Snarry! And the idea behind the ministry marriage guidelines to make people "happy"/busy so they don't turn against the government seems quite real. Chilling!

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-21 03:44 pm UTC

[info]montana_dan
2009-08-22 02:21 am UTC (link)
Wow. Loved it, especially in Snape's pov. Despite the bickering how he comes to appreciate Harry all the more. Such simple things he noticed. Great job.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-26 08:23 pm UTC

[info]chowrie
2009-08-26 08:39 am UTC (link)
This is a great read! Very engaging and you kept me hooked the entire time. The ending was such a masterful stroke, giving me such a warm feeling, full of hope of better things for both of them.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-26 08:23 pm UTC

[info]secretsolitaire
2009-08-29 03:14 am UTC (link)
Enjoyed this very much, though Snape's situation made me feel incredibly claustrophobic. Hell, so did Harry's.

You write lovely dialogue. :-)

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-31 05:33 pm UTC

[info]mimiheart
2009-08-29 05:38 am UTC (link)
Oh! I'm glad they found the end they both needed. Great fic! :D

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-08-31 05:33 pm UTC

[info]snarry_reader
2009-09-04 02:36 am UTC (link)
Just a quick comment to let you know that we've added this story to the [info]snarry_reader on our Master List here.

If you'd like us to make any changes to the link, please let us know.

Thanks,
Gaycrow, on behalf of the Reader.

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Snarry games: "Lust Potion Number Nine" By LesYeuxVerts
[info]tsujton
2009-09-06 10:40 pm UTC (link)
SOme great, strong imagry with few words:
Severus used that issue of the Prophet for tinder, lighting a fire under his cauldron.
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Potter left without protest, and Severus was left standing there, holding the mug that still held the warmth from Potter's hands.
ANd you totally nailed the droll, dry Snape I love so well:
Potter only laughed. "I can't believe I thought you were cruel, back at Hogwarts," he said, giving Severus an indecipherable look. "You're funny."
"Your perceptions have never been very keen."
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"A complete recitation of your sins isn't necessary," Severus said. "I don't have all day."
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"I've been promoted," Potter said, passing Severus a take-away box with a slice of chocolate cake in it. "I thought we could celebrate together."
"I didn't realize that there were higher levels of stupidity," Severus said, "but I congratulate you nonetheless."

Brava!

*waves from the 'hood*

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Re: Snarry games: "Lust Potion Number Nine" By LesYeuxVerts - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:00 am UTC

[info]ariadneelda
2009-09-11 03:41 pm UTC (link)
Oh, this was wonderful! I teared up at the end. :) Excellent Snape voice! And your Harry was really great, too. I loved Snape's sarcasm and the dialogue and all their interactions and bickering. And wow, even if the story itself wasn't dark, that was a dark post-war wizarding world you painted here. I loved this underlying darkness, how we got glimpses of it through Snape, confined along with him in his shop. My heart ached for Snape, even as I snickered at his sarcastic lines directed at Harry. And I so loved that thanks to this setting of Snape's confinement, it felt as if they were just the two of them in the story - my favourite kind of setting. :) Fantastic story, I enjoyed it so much. Thanks for a really wonderful read! :)

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:00 am UTC

[info]bethbethbeth
2009-09-14 02:31 pm UTC (link)
This is absolutely lovely. It's so easy to see Snape softening through the story (although not in the way that would benefit from his potions *g*) and Harry gaining in self-confidence and maturity (although...not entirely *g*). Well done!

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:01 am UTC

[info]npetrenko
2009-09-15 08:57 pm UTC (link)
Wonderful story. Amazing work.

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:01 am UTC

[info]loupgarou1750
2009-09-19 12:51 am UTC (link)
You know what this fic has in abundance? Charm. Also, great banter. I'm also really impressed how you managed to place such a light-hearted fic against such a morose background -- Snape's situation is so bleak and yet the whole fic was so sweet (without being sappy, and thank you for that!)

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:01 am UTC

[info]elvirablue
2009-09-22 01:33 pm UTC (link)
I think I enjoyed Harry’s fumbling and fidgeting when he first started to visit Severus’ shop as much as Severus did. Throughout the story, my sympathies lay firmly with Severus, mainly because of the house arrest and the forced labour he was subjected to by the Ministry. But also because of the often infuriatingly dim-witted nattering about his ”problem”, Ginny, and the children Harry subjected him to. Honestly, your Severus was a very patient man, despite his acerbic tongue (which I loved).

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2009-11-07 03:02 am UTC

[info]shyfoxling
2009-10-10 06:33 am UTC (link)
This is a really amusing take on the ol' Marriage Law. :)

Severus put a finger under Potter's chin and tilted it up, leaning in to look him in the eye, close enough to smell his cologne. "You've learned your lesson about following directions, I hope?"

"Y-yes, sir."

Is this the first time Harry's called Severus "sir" in the whole fic? Hmmm...

And she's not exactly thrilled with the pregnancy – a second missed season will ruin her career, and she's blaming me,

Um, wait, what now? She couldn't have predicted this effect of having sex with her husband? (Assuming Harry wasn't forcing her into a lack of contraception...)


And so he'd gone from Death Eater to spy, Professor to Headmaster, convict to potions peddler: Severus Snape, inventor of love philtres and aphrodisiacs.

Potter came back before Severus had counted off nine months from his last visit – not that he was counting, but he was attentive to detail and had happened to notice the date.

"Hey," Potter said, putting his elbows up on Severus's counter, leaning close to him. "Thanks for … last time. What you said–"

Um. Am I crazy to start suspecting that Severus has been subtly dosing Harry all this time?

"There was no need for you to discuss my case with the Minister."

"Yes, there was."

The phrase "saving people thing" comes to mind...

"No, it's not just that, of course, but still – it's a good start, isn't it? I mean … if he turns out to be anything like you…"

"Do not," Severus said, wheeling and facing Potter, "wish that on your son or anyone."

Oh my. I can see why he says this, and yet I totally see Harry's side of it too.

With Harry at his side, wearing the coat and scarf that Harry had conjured for him, Severus took his first step through the door of his shop and out into the sunlight.

AAAAA----*cries happily*

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[info]chiralove
2009-11-07 03:03 am UTC (link)
Thanks so much! I'm really glad you liked it ... I have a soft spot in my heart for Marriage Law fics, and I was glad to have a chance to try my hand at writing one! :D

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(Anonymous)
2010-01-03 02:23 pm UTC (link)
Lovely! Perhaps not completely original, but how can anyone be original after millions fics were written? This plot, anyhow, is not very common. And your development of Snape - and Harry! - is very realistic. I enjoyed this reading a lot!
(I am under the impression that this once my English is worse than ever... I wonder why.)
dawnraptor, from Italy

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(no subject) - [info]chiralove, 2010-01-06 09:16 pm UTC

(Anonymous)
2010-03-31 07:24 am UTC (link)
I always love to see what post-war worlds authors create. I also like to see how ginny factors into the story and I really liked your take on both. And of course I enjoyed Snape and Harry's interactions and bickering.

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