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The Riddle of the Grange by Anon at snarry_holidays (NC-17)

Summary: Non-magic AU set in the late Victorian era. Chief Inspector Severus Snape of Scotland Yard comes to Hogsmeade to investigate a most baffling murder at the Riddle house. Fortunately PC Potter is eager to assist him in all matters.

I'm a great fan of Sherlock Holmes, and I always thought that there are striking similarities between Holmes and Snape. The author plays with the resemblances, but instead of wearing them thin with depicting Snape as Holmes, s/he makes Snape a Scotland Yard inspector who has to compete against the famous sleuth and his showy methods on a daily basis. It figures that Police Constables Potter and Weasley are fen. However, Snape can easily convince Harry of his own personal qualities.

There are awesome cameos of Hermione as suffragette, Mrs Figg as (not so) naive landlady and Albus Dumbledore as barmy baronet. Not a small feat, the author has succeeded in fitting together HP and Sherlock Holmes canon in a historical AU setting that allows room for both worlds. I love the sheer British-ness of it all, and the fact that s/he managed to surprise me in the end. Great entertainment!


Blue Moon by Anon at hp_yule_balls (NC-17)

Summary: Ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry finds he needs Snape's help. But it comes at a price.

I love the playfulness of this fic. From seagull Fishy's antics to Harry's skirt kilt and Snape's reaction to both, from the changing colour of Teddy's fur to Victoire's and a mirror's curiosity, the story's brimming with ideas. A light-hearted read that made me smile.


The Day Severus Snape Woke Up In Hell and Spent Seven Minutes in Heaven Before Life Interrupted His Happily Ever After by Anon at snarry_holidays (PG-13)

Summary: When Hogwarts throws a hissy fit, it's up to Harry to awaken its Headmaster. However, nothing ever goes as planned when Harry is involved.

The actual protagonist of this story is Hogwarts, and it's a very grouchy and resentful Hogwarts we're talking about. Harry's a hard job to do to appease it, but of course, he's just the man for it, with his Gryffindor bravery and his confused charm. This Harry's adorable, and I'm not in the least surprised about Snape's concept of heaven. Feel-good fic at its best!