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snarrymod (snarrymod) wrote in snarry_games,
@ 2009-09-14 20:19:00

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Team Snitch Entry (FIC): "This Noble Land by Conquest Won" by Hysterical Hystorian
Title: This Noble Land by Conquest Won
Author: Hysterical Hystorian abigail89
Team: Snitch
Genre(s): Alive and Kicking
Prompt(s): Go West, Symphony
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: R; None
Word Count: ~12,200
Author Notes/Disclaimers/Betas A million and one thanks to my wonderful and very fast beta team, joanwilder, magicofisis, and aome who caught some of the weirdest grammar mistakes ever. They pushed me to make this a much better story, and for that, I am eternally grateful. The title is paraphrased from the poem "To Rutland Go" by Vermont citizen, Thomas Rowley (1721-96).

Dedicated to the memory of fellow Team Snitch member and friend simons_flower

Summary: Harry and Severus have found life sweet amongst Muggles in Vermont. But their peaceful world is shattered one day in a most unexpected way.

"This Noble Land by Conquest Won"

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joanwilder
2009-09-15 04:31 am UTC (link)

First, I'm so glad to see this in the Games!

What an original set of circumstances they live in--their journey to get there was similar to other fics, but the unique life they now have makes me think of Prairie Home Companion and goodness and the fine old country life! Severus as a radio announcer is just downright sex-ay; Mary Anne was a great original character, full of sass and played off Harry perfectly. The dampening potion was genius so Severus could work in the broadcasting booth was genius, and the notion that Death Eater grandchildren would avenge their elders was a chilling one.

It was great how Hermione had seen to having the 'locals' protect them, and the relationship between Harry and Severus felt warm and real; I do love established relationships that show how comfortable they've become with each other, how they've changed, yet still are the same.

You had some wonderful dialogue in this; one of my favorite lines, though, was this one: Those stories you hear about witches dancing in the full moon and all that crap? Well, there’s sort of truth to it, though I’ve never danced in the moonlight, except after a Patriots game, and drunk off my ass.” Heeeeeee!

And I got a huge lump in my throat at your last line of the story: Somewhere, a dog sighed.

So very well done, my Snitch! You did us all proudQ

	ex_lilyseyes671 2009-09-15 04:54 am UTC (link)
	Excellent - very original and well-written! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	accio_kilt 2009-09-15 05:02 am UTC (link)
	what a lovely story!!! you had me on pins and needles! what a surprise at the end -- surrounded by witches and wizards... snort surprise! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	dreamingjewel 2009-09-15 05:13 am UTC (link)
	A really wonderful established relationship story. Loved that Harry and Severus carved out a happy life on their own terms. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	eriador117 2009-09-15 08:14 am UTC (link)
	What kind of vampire sparkles?" LOL! What a wonderful story about their life together. Loved it :) (Reply to this) (Thread)