Title: Hope Raises No Dust
Author: the_con_cept (Monopolizing the market :) )
Rating: R
Category: Snarry
Summary: Summary: Post-HBP, Severus and Harry come together again, learn to cope, look toward the future, and to hope. Title taken from a quotation by Paul Eluard.

It probably wouldn't be that difficult to write a little one-shot focusing on In-Character-Snape. It might be equally possible to write a little one-shot focusing on In-Character-Harry. But to write a little one-shot focusing on In-Character-Snarry is, as you know very well, virtually impossible. Because you need to see the hatred, the insults, the unwilling (if any) alliance, the eventual possessiveness and passion. You need to see Snape's brilliance and Harry's 'saving people thing'. In all honestly, how many one-shots like that have you read?
And yet, here is a one-shot. And you see it all. And it's astounding.

Morrighan  

Title: Challenged
Author: AbstractConcept (aka the_con_cept) 
Category: Snarry
Rating: R?
Summary: Severus leaps to conclusions, and Harry finds himself suffering from a bad case of the Snapes. In my never-ending quest to parody Snarry plot clichés, I target disabled!Harry.

I’m glad to announce that it looks like I’ve just been pointed to yet another little fic working like a cheering charm. It’s been ages since I gave up on trying to figure out how </a></b></a>the_con_cept does it, it’s enough for me that I open a file as a very tired and pissed off person, and close it grinning from ear to ear. Just like here. So have a well deserved break from work, set aside the Snarry seriousness for a moment and check out ‘Challenged’ if you need a laugh. And I’m just sure you do. It's blasted midterm/autumn/no-holiday-time almost everywhere.

Morrighan

Title: 'Humour' , 'Melancholia' , 'Consanguinity'
Author: tryfanstone
Category: Snarry
Rating: R
Summary: A few owls, some books, and rather a lot of cups of tea.

I don't know what it's like with you, but when I stay up late to finish reading a story despite having slept for only two hours the previous night, it usually means that the aforementioned story is worth something. So I beg you, don't be too hard on me today, I just want to make sure the word is spread about these treasures. Go and read the three pieces of art. They are outstanding. They are brilliant. They have a marvellous external perspective on Harry and Snape and depict Muggle/Wizardind coexistence in a funny and very skillful way. However, what's probably the most interesting: before you get to enjoy the third part, the first two will successfully scare the living daylights out of you. You know you want to feel that, you do :).

Morrighan

PS: That is another debt I owe to ac1d6urn. I should probably start making a list...

A good story, dark and light, very sad and (almost) heartwarming.
Though sometimes there was too much left for my own imagination, sometimes I would have wished to be taken by the hand and lead through the story. sometimes I felt a little lost as in a world where a lot was going on and I missed some of the important events. It might well be my fault, I wasn't all that concentrated this afternoon - Sunday is family telephone day and I was interrupted at least twice while reading.
My mum just called (Sunday!), I make it short: A good fic, but a little too sophisticated for my taste - I'm a good down-to-earth girl.

Maryx

Title: Surprised by Harry
Author: RaeWhit
Category: Snarry
Rating: NC-17 (again)
Summary: Severus Snape has always thought himself rather immune to surprise. Until one night under an enchanting moon of August, a chance encounter with Harry Potter sets him up for the biggest surprise of his life.

I had a very elaborate, extremely intelligent review drafted out in my head, but unfortunately my flatmate came into my room to ask something inconsequential, which left us chatting for half an hour. Now all those prettily strung words are mixed up and jumbled and lost and I have to try again.
These are the basics, perhaps I'll flesh them out later:
Good fic: Harry IC, Snape IC, good plot, very nice language, some very magical moments, especially that first evening before the battle. *drools*
Go read!
M

Title: In Principia
Author: Vasaris, the Fuzzy Dragon
Category: Pre-slash.
Rating: probably R for „Darkness, death and damnation.”
Summary: What cost, fate? 

A delicious, pardon the expression, mindfuck. A story you have to read to the last word in order to be able to form any opinion about. Dark and pessimistic, with a surprising touch of humour: Snape’s “Counterproductive in the extreme, my boy . [...] Sherbet lemon?” or Hermione’s “Pleased to meet you, Mr. Riddle” truly cracked me up (yes please, feel free to question my sanity - this is a dark fic after all). With its interesting concepts, a nice built-up of suspense, well shaped characters and good language „In Principia” manages to be different, original, remarkable. Just have a look.
Morrighan

Oh! (shocked)
Oh! (sad)
Oh! (angry)
Oh! (adoring)
Poor, misguided Ron!

Maryx

Title: a line, a line, a lie, a line (you will)
Author: happiestwhen
Category: Snarry
Rating: NC-17
Summary: A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

I’m guilty of walking away from the fandom for more and less serious reasons recently and I admit I still have a long list of some Incredibly Important Uni Stuff to do, however they will all have to wait a while longer as I have to start my redemption process.
Uhm, ‘redemption’ may actually not be the best word here, it’s an nc-17 fic we’re talking about after all, but try as I might to find a more innocent story to recommend today, Sioniann’s fic is stuck in my head for good.
The first thing I fell in love with was its title. I had the impression that a title like this could not shine above any work of poor quality and I was not disappointed. Then there were the little things: the heaviness of Snape’s cloak, Harry’s defiance, the hatred, the whispered name, the dream (was it?), the treason (same question); and the form, good heavens, the mesmerizing form of this piece of art was more than such a maniac of bracketing frames as myself could handle.
So forgive me for not delivering any list of novel-length, action-packed stories as I definitely should after such a long break. Read ‘a line, a line, a lie, a line (you will)’. Drink these words.
Morrighan

It has been a month since the last proper update. That is shocking, more than just shocking! But now that some of us have settled in their new flats, some have overcome (well... overcome might be too strong a word here) their addiction for a certain TV series and some have mended their broken bones, we will hopefully update more often.

Now on to today's rec!

Title: Ghosts in the Attic
Author: Autumn Ruby
Category: Snarry
Summary: At 25, Harry Potter didn't expect to be blind, empathic, almost a Squib, and once more dealing with Snape. But, following the events of HBP, how did he get that way? And, with that, what effect does the past have on the evil plot brewing in his present?

Every now and then, when my 'still-to-read' list seems uninteresting, too long and full of fics that have already been rec'ced by millions of other people, I go to the place that has fanfiction at it's purest and most pristine: fanfiction.net. I can see you shake your heads disbelievingly, just wait!
Almost every archive has restriction as to what submissions it accepts. They pick those fics they regard as worthy and reject the rest. They make a selection for us - a fact for which I am very grateful as it saves us a lot of time and spares our netspeak-marred nerves - but sometimes it is just nice to go to ff.net, to wade through bad grammar, atrocious  spelling and OMG1!!!s to discover a new gem, a fic that has not yet been rec'ced hundredfold.

And now my inner treasure hunter proudly presents a new precious find.

The fic is set several years post-Hogwarts. After he had lost his eye-sight in the Final Battle, Harry has retreated to the Muggle world. He is still in contact with the magical world, but most wizards are ignorant of his handicap. As is Severus Snape, who has come to order Harry to Flitwick's funeral.
There's not much to say about the plot yet. The story is still WIP, very much so in fact. Only a first, albeit sizable chapter has been published so far. But I found this first chapter very convincing and promising.

We are introduced to the main characters and see how they have changed. I really liked Snape, who did not become all nice and cuddly when he learned about Harry's disability. He wouldn't even apologise for insulting Harry's lack of taste and his clothing, even if he does feel a little guilty. No, Snape is as harsh and acid-tongued as we know him. Harry on the other hand has grown up. He is very calm and mature, in my opinion a realistic development after what he had to go through. There is no sudden sexual attraction between those two men at that point, no 'Severus realised that Potter had become very hot' or 'Harry was enthralled by Severus' velvety voice,...', so it might actually be possible that we are allowed to see some post-HBP Snarry with a realistic relationship.
I'm looking forward to it

Maryx

Title: Still Silence and Treasure
Author: happiestwhen
Category: Snarry
Rating: NC-17
Summary: The vault door clicks shut, a jagged sort of noise, and Harry knows he’s no longer alone.

 
Until now I haven't actually realized that when I read a Snape/Harry fic I usually picture them as equals. 'Still Silence and Treasure' is probably the first fic to make me so aware of the differences between Harry and Snape and the first one to remind me so strongly of the teacher/student relationship they once shared. Don't ask me why, I'm sure it's not something the author intended. And any philosophical thoughts I might have on the subject quickly died away when the closed space of the vault started to fill with hatred, repulsion, passion, lies and an ambiguous Snape, who at one moment expresses his absolute lack of care about Harry only to throw him out of harm's way mere seconds later.
I did not agree with the author on the Horcrux theory, but it was delivered in a deliciously intense and chilling way (oh, the looks!) and worked very well here. I loved the story’s ending, even despite the fact that it left me craving more.
An excellent post-HBP one-shot (just don't expect a tearful reunion :)). And very much on the NC-17 side. Be careful.
Morrighan

guest-starring: ac1d6urn

I read this piece when it was first posted. It's an excellent example of writing in its genre. I would definitely classify it as PWP, Don't expect elaborate plotlines, except for, well, the ending. It's one of the best HBP-compatible works in this pairing that I've seen so far.
I've never read a fic set in a Gringotts vault before and have to admit, I loved her choice of location. For an NC-17 story under 5000 words Sioniann did a good job developing the backstory and making the encounter believable. I think I just found myself a new fic author to stalk. :)
Yes, like Morrighan, I did get the impression of Severus: still a teacher, a mentor, despite everything that happened.

Title: Home
Author: Bluethought
Category: Gen, a bit Pre-Slashy
Rating: PG-13
Summary: The War has ended. Harry is alone and in pain. Funnily enough, so is Snape. Their hatred is strong. Some things can be stronger. HBP spoilers. Preslash? I'm not sure. You decide.

The emotions in this story are amazingly intense.  After the war ends, Harry becomes a hermit of sorts, cutting himself off from the world.  ( HBP Spoilers ) This story is told by Harry in the first person POV.  He's so conflicted.  He needs Snape even while he hates him and it tears him apart a bit.  The language is wonderful and I love the title of the story and how it fits with the text.  Excellent post-HBP story, just they way post-HBP stories should be.
-Nessi

I was so afraid of reading this fic. I often find it difficult to lose myself in a first person point of view and I had serious doubts about the sheer heaviness of the story at the beginning. As it turned out, all my fears were completely unfounded. What I received from the author was an original idea, wonderful language, lost joy, forgotten happiness, life full of despair, hatred and love so closely interwoven, and the bittersweet relationship between enemies/allies. An incredible read. Yet another proof that HBP was just a beginning.
Morrighan

Title: The nature of Horcruxes
Author: Claggart
Category: Snarry
Rating: PG-13
Summary: ( Spoiler )

Warning: – Seriously big spoilers for HBP. Don't continue reading if you haven't finished book 6 yet. :)

I was not sure if I should review a chaptered story where only two chapters exist so far. I decided yes, why not? We are all desperately waiting for post-HBP stories.
I liked Claggart's first chapters. There are some new ideas regarding the nature of souls and the characterisation of Dumbledore is spot-on. Unfortunately there hasn't been any Snape yet.

I do find it rather difficult to say anything about this fic, afraid of giving something about HBP away. I suppose I'll edit this review in a months or two when we decide that spoiling is okay ;-)
Maryx

There's not much to say that Maryx didn't already say, but I will add that Claggart has an excellent and intersting start and I'm very eager to read more of her story.
Nessi

Title: The Profile
Author: Barbarella (anal_cram_ink)
Category: Snarry
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Harry finally gets his man.

Warning: – Seriously big spoilers for HBP. Don't continue reading if you haven't finished book 6 yet. :)

I officially admit to having been overwhelmed by this irrational fear that there will be no more good stories after HBP. After reading 'The Profile' the irrational fear, equally officially, goes to hell.
Barbarella not only gives us some new fic to hold on to now that the book is finished. She gives us a fic that is well thought out, nicely developed, clever, witty, dark, heartwrenching, hot and utterly amazing in its beauty. It's what calms me after Book 6 and what makes waiting for Book 7 easier. It's exactly what I want right now.
Morrighan

Before reading "The Profile," my love for Barb knew very few bounds.  She shattered any that happened to exist with this, the first truely excellent post-HBP Snarry piece.  I loved Harry's post-war profession, that of a psychological profiler for law enforcement and I loved even more how Harry cheats in his profession.  I loved the progression of the story and the way she repeats themes throughout the story.  Wonderful, wonderful story.

Nessi