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snarrymod (snarrymod) wrote in snarry_games,
@ 2009-09-05 21:47:00

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cauldron, fic

Team Cauldron Entry (FIC): "Anachronism" by Starcrossed
Title: Anachronism
Author: Starcrossed (starcrossdkayla)
Team: Team Cauldron!
Genre(s): Alive and Kicking
Prompt(s): Seeking Knowledge and Doppelgänger
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: NC17, Highlight if you wish to see: *Abuse/Violence, Non-con, Non-Snarry pairings*
Word Count: ~96k total.
Author's Notes/Disclaimers/Betas: A huge thanks to magic_helmet for doggedly convincing me to enter the Games as an Alternate. To whitestar_alpha for cracking the whip and beating this story into shape. joanwilder for her patience, help as my (previous) captain, and awesome French skills. To Lisa for keeping Severus and Harry in line. To researchgirl and gingertart50 for Brit-picking. To yivel for picking up on all the tiny things. To all my fellow Snitches for being great (ex) team members. To everyone else who helped me crank this out in a month. And a lifetime of thanks and kisses to my own Harry who went above and beyond the call of duty in support.

Summary: Upon waking up, Severus finds himself not recovering from Nagini's bite, but healing after a long-term mysterious illness. Not only must he uncover the mystery of the cause of his affliction, but also deal with his lover, who is the very last person he wanted to ever see again: Harry Potter.

"Anachronism"

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ivylady
2009-09-06 08:57 pm UTC (link)

Amazing. This story is fabulous. It's so intricate and creative. Even though it's almost 100k words, I couldn't stop reading it. I was entranced from beginning to end.

First, I have to say that you are an amazing storyteller. Every time I thought I know what was happening, you'd add in another complication. Like when Severus figured out that he Endell had the same condition, I thought that was it, but there was so much more afterward.

Second, I love how the portraits were accessory characters to this complex tale. Paracelsus is hilarious, especially when he was whining about the lack of bosoms in the household. I love Phineas as well, with his subtle manipulations of both Severus and Harry.

Third, I love the French and the bits and pieces of The Little Prince that you worked into the story. I was wondering why Harry insisted on having dinner and 2 hours together each day because it sounded familiar. It all made sense later.

Finally, I just have to say that you're incredibly talented to be able to write such a complex, engaging tale and weave it all together. Not once did anything feel out of place, or even extraneous (and I think that's an accomplishment considering the length of the story). Even with how long the story was, I still wanted more. I loved the happy ending, especially since for a while, I was worried that it wouldn't come.

I'm so happy you're part of our team. We're so awesome, but I have to give credit to the Snitches as well for guiding you through such an amazing journey. Well done, teammate!

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starcrossdkayla
2009-09-07 02:44 am UTC (link)

I was warned when I realised that it was going to be over 70k (and I cut down a ton!) that I would have people complain about the length and such because it's one of the longer fics ever posted for the Games. However, I figured there have to be a good amount of speed readers and I just couldn't cut it down anymore. I'm delighted that you were able to read it all in one sitting and didn't think it too long at all!

This is my second mystery (still writing my long first) and I've found that I think I'm revealing more than I actually am. I'm delighted I was able to keep it underwraps without being frustrating.

I'm delighted to be part of the team!

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	whitestar 2009-09-07 03:00 am UTC (link)
	You know I for one was telling you not to cut it down. Yes, I know it's proper to take out extra 'stuff' to make the story tighter, but I'm so glad you didn't chop it too far back. It just wouldn't have been the same. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ivylady 2009-09-07 03:49 am UTC (link)
	I will admit that I was a little apprehensive about reading such a massive story, but after the first few paragraphs, I was hooked. I just couldn't stop - I had to know what was going to happen. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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