leela_cat wrote me some delicious, absolutely sizzling fic for winning the Jello groping wrestling match with eeyore9990:

Ball Games!

It's simply hot smexing divine Snarry!

Thank you, sweetie! *smooches*

I am definately not an artist, but I know what I like and the latest Team Cauldron entry is wonderful!

"Going to War; Beginnings and Endings" By Stupid_Drawings I love the subtle changes in Harry and Severus, in the attitudes, in the clothing especially Harry's war-worn uniform.

And pennswood strikes a wonderful tie to my first fandom love with her "Poker Face" by Pennswoods
Spock!Severus - OMG! The wonderful colors and excellent detail in this art is just amazing!

"You Can't Win 'Em All" by Accioslash this a winner as well!

---

I haven't had time to read every story - 55+ hours a week at work have been brutal! - but there are some wonderful fics there. Here are some stories that have touched my fluff-loving, happy-ending heart!

Team Cauldron:

"Wicked Game" by Unbroken Halo Seriously, a wickedly HOT story!

"Harry Potter and His Incredible, Dumb Luck!" By Eeyore9990 This is incrediably well-done humor and steaminess!

"Two Lords a Leaping" By Alisanne Wizards and Time Lords may seem an unlikely combination, then throw in Luna and the result is an amazing story!

"In Theory" By DementorDelta and CruiseDirector A long, satisifing, wonderful read.

Team Snitch: *ducks flying cauldrons*

"She Who Knows the Orphan" by Dacro An excellent read - the backdrop is amazing.

"Tracking Changes" by Montana Dan I have a fondness for Snape-is-Harry's-father stories - this one is beautifully done.

---

There are a lots of amazing fics and gorgeous art at the snarry_gsames - and still more to come! Go, read, drool - and let the talented folks know that you liked the fruits of their labor.

The snarry_games have started with a true bang! The first postings from each team were art and are well worth taking the time to go look and drool over!

The Boy who Lived (to Grow Up) by Glockgirl - this is delightfully whimsical, delicious, and amazing - it is gorgeous art that just has to be seen -



A Firm and Fair Hand by Ponderosa - this Severus is incredible and Harry delectable with an incredible backdrop! Bit of a bare arse on Harry but no bits and nothing graphic, just another amazing piece of art.



Please, take just a moment to look and vote - let the artist know what you think of their lovely work.

Okay, I bemoan the fact that my stories don't get rec'd very often and then I realized - I don't rec many fic myself - so here goes:

( Here for the recs )

And the holiday goodies just keep coming!

Run, don't walk, to read an absolutely amazing story of the post-war wizarding world where a Marriage Law has been enacted and how Charlie Weasley and Draco Malfoy get caught up in it.

Good Breeding

It's 31k words of brilliance ~ well-worth the time spent reading it! And while you're there, let the writer know how much you loved it, because trust me, you will!

*bounces* My harry_holidays gift fic has posted and it is delightful!

A wonderfully creative magical twist and an ending to Deathly Hallows that would have pleased so many of us! It is a short, sweet read that is perfect! And I love Severus' management style!

Extravagances

The masterful the_con_cept wrote me a little drabble titled: Best Served Cold! It features a pissed-off Auror!Harry and his boss, Kingsley.

Thanks, sweetie! *smoochies*

This is one of those truly exceptional stories that completely absorbs you from the first paragraph! I loved the characterizations and the way the story slowly builds until you hope against hope that the two protagonists can pull everything together!

Posted at snarry_games
Title: Norbert et Chloë
Author: I Got Tired of Waiting igtow igtow
Team: Dragon, baby!
Genre: Romance
Prompts: Separation Anxiety and Possessiveness
Rating/Warnings: 18+ :: *see story for warnings*
Word Count: ~77,000
Summary: Norbert and Chloë are destined to be life-mates, or at least they will be, if they can just find each other. However, to gain true contentment, they have to help their respective humans find their own happiness--hopefully together. An eggsemplum on the meaning of heart's ease and the capricious nature of second chances.

Norbert et Chloë

The lovely rakina's amazing snarry_games story The First-born Child is an absolute Snarry must read! It is a long, meaty fanfic that is wonderfully detailed and just, well, brilliant!

Take the time to go and read - you will not be disappointed!


Title: The First-born Child
Author: rakina
Team: Dragon
Genres: Alternate Reality
Prompt: Anniversary, Possessive
Rating/Warnings: NC-17 - See title page
Word Count: ~70,337
Summary: Come, my friends, and listen to the tale of a flawed hero; the tale of Severus Snape who loves Lily Evans and is determined to have her. But when Lily passes beyond his reach, Severus manages to salvage something for himself: Lily will give him her child. Her first-born child, to be his own, his wife, and his love. Lily only has one child, and she comforts herself that her contract with Severus is void, for Lily's first-born is a son, and Severus had wanted a wife: a girl just like her mother. Severus thinks rather differently; Lily owes him. But in acquiring Harry Potter he discovers, belatedly, that love cannot be coerced or bought however desperate your need; that love is free, and the most valuable thing in the world.

Run, don't walk!

the_minx_17's story for the snarry_games has been posted and it is awesome! Her Snape is perfect and the premise very original - well worth the read!

Title: When Fate Steps In
Author: the_minx_17
Team: Dragon
Genre: Alternate Universe
Prompts: Trial, Kiss
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: Light R
Word Count: +/-20,000
Summary: Sometimes the best wishes are the ones that sneak up on you.
A/N: Many thanks to my dear Carolyn for everything, you are a lady I love to call friend! A glomp and twirl to eeyore9990, joanwilder, and mistress vamp and to everyone on Team Dragon for all of the beta and pre-reading. It's been a hell of a ride, ya'll.
Disclaimer: World and characters belong to JKR and affiliates. Such a pity, that.

( When Fate Steps In by The Minx 17 )