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Queen of the Cardboard Jungle ([info]beccafran) wrote in [info]smutty_claus,
@ 2007-12-23 20:46:00
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Entry tags:snape/luna

FIC: The Abundance of Her Charms (Snape/Luna)
To: meri_oddities
From: Your Secret Santa

Title: The Abundance Of Her Charms
Author: odogoddess (website)
Pairing: Snape/Luna
Summary: Abhorred in life, thinly admired in death, Severus Snape slowly discovers a sort of peace to be found in the company of a maddeningly perspicacious Ravenclaw.
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 16,730
Warnings: as requested, this mostly ignores the horribly treacly & completely illogical DH epilogue as well as the continually changing and often contradictory turdlets tidbits of trivia that JKR keeps burbling forth about in her chats. As of early November 2007, the date of Luna's birthday is unknown, so I felt free to just make it up for the purposes of this fic. This fic also contains truly atrocious Latin, pig Spanish, dollops of UST, as well as wankage, peepage, shaggage and baggage (h/c). Oh, and a character death...sort of, but NOTE: this is not a tragic fic. :)
Author's notes: I hope you enjoy this fic as well as a very happy holiday season, Meri!


Read the story here.


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(Anonymous)
2007-12-24 04:44 am UTC (link)
This is the most amazing, marvelous, glorious—OMG, I *love* this story! I won't kill you with adjectives, but to read a love story set in the magical world that *attends to the magic* and develops things so completely and satisfyingly is a rare treat. You are brilliant, and this is love, pure love. I'm going to reread this again, at once. ♥

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-24 04:46 am UTC (link)
And I'm Iulia Linnea, btw; I can't sign in on this computer because I don't remember my password, but again, I have to squee: Best. Snuna. Ever!

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iulia_linnea
2007-12-24 07:15 am UTC (link)
And I'm back again to say that this is a fabulous read—I love your Severus and Luna—even after the third time. :D Your description and characterization, the use of magic, all of it—I'm really in love with this story. *smooches*

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:08 am UTC (link)
I'm glad it holds up well on re-reading. Thank you again. :)

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:07 am UTC (link)
Thank you, Iulia. That means a lot to me, coming from you, and thank you so much for rec'ing it. *hugs*

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:07 am UTC (link)
Well, I'm chuffed. ;)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-24 12:55 pm UTC (link)
An astoundingly beautiful piece that bridged the two-dimensional confines of Severus' portraiture to truly portray a great romance. Made my little Snape/Luna heart flutter madly.

i_octopus

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:08 am UTC (link)
I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. :) Thank you for commenting.

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[info]meri_oddities
2007-12-24 02:40 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much mystery writer, for such a great gift! I totally win.

This was so good. I really love clever uses of magic and insights into the magical world and this story so completely fits the bill. Snape was a lot better off in his second life than he'd been in his first. *g*

I loved how Severus became more and more human even if he was a portrait. And I loved how Luna got closer and closer to him. I love a long slow build on a relationship and this was perfect. And I liked the end, because you were right, they ended up together forever, not just for a while.

Thank you again!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:09 am UTC (link)
You're very welcome, Meri. I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it. I was hoping that an afterlife tale wouldn't be too sad for you or the holiday season, even though it's not intended to have a sad ending. I'm glad it fit at least some of your Likes. I'm especially glad you liked the ending! :)

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[info]meri_oddities
2008-01-11 09:18 pm UTC (link)
I really liked the take on the whole portrait issue. And that they ended up together.

I recced this story on my rec site here

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[info]lesyeuxverts
2007-12-24 05:38 pm UTC (link)
Oh, fabulous. I loved all of the details of the portrait and the journal and Luna's adventures... and ohh, the ending. *swoons* So perfect!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:10 am UTC (link)
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-24 06:27 pm UTC (link)
I have to agree with the author: bringing Seveus back to life wouldn't be much fun. It would just mean he'd have to return to being his usual grouchy self. This way he knows love and affection and finally has the kind of life he should have had all along. The more I read of this paring, the more I like it. Meri is very blessed in her gift.

Josan

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:10 am UTC (link)
Thank you, Josan. I'm glad you enjoyed the pairing and the story.

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[info]gmth
2007-12-24 07:05 pm UTC (link)
This is lovely. Your Luna is fabulous, and I really enjoyed reading their letters, especially the one where Snape says he can't be her friend because the other people he's called friend ended up dead. *sniffle* I was wondering all the way through if Luna was also going to become a portrait when she died, and yay! I'm really glad Severus finally got a happy ending. I enjoyed this a lot. :-)

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:10 am UTC (link)
I'm glad. :) Thank you for commenting, and for your rec, Gina. It's appreciated.

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[info]treewishes
2007-12-24 11:46 pm UTC (link)
Aww, perfect, perfect, perfect! What a wonderful romance, and so well done through and through. The portrait magic was great, and I loved how Snape interacted with Flitwick, and Albus, and the ghosts! And Luna! This is my favorite Luna!

Just wonderful, thanks!!!!!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:11 am UTC (link)
That's very kind. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for commenting!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-25 05:22 am UTC (link)
this is a lovely little story. I love Severus' loneliness, his book club, the way he slowly falls in love with Luna and how she finds a way to join him in the end. Thank you for sharing it.

Qzee, from livejournal, iulia_linnea rec'd this.

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:11 am UTC (link)
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed all the little details.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-25 06:31 pm UTC (link)
via iulia_linnea's rec on livejournal

Of course I think of you when I perform clitoral massage.

That's just one example of the nearly everything Luna said that was just perfect. She's so straightforward and excellent a character. I rather wish sometimes that I could be like her in real life.

I adored Severus' letter writing. Luna's was, of course, great, but I loved his tone all the way through. And the sickle! *squee* I was wondering if perhaps being some manner of Muggle conduction theory that silencing/muffling charms wouldn't work. But of course she wanted him to know. Perfect.

I waited with Severus, tense in case something happened. Until I realised what would. I can't imagine a more perfect ending to a more perfect story.

So I sit here, the night after Christmas, with the sky just turning pink over the treetops and the birds singing in the distance and am so happy that I could share in such an excellent Christmas present. Thank you so much for writing this!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:12 am UTC (link)
I'm glad you enjoyed so many elements of the story, that's gratifying. I'm particularly glad to learn you liked how I write Luna, mystery commenter. Thank you for the feedback.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-26 03:34 am UTC (link)
This story just... works. It is heartfelt, intelligent, engaging, hot, brilliant and so much more. Although not the best literary piece out there, I find that this story has the most heart and compassion and the best grasp of its characters.

I haven't left a review of the hundred other holiday stories I have read, but this just merits one. I think I may not be able to sleep until I congratulate whoever wrote this brilliant piece of fan fiction.

So, congratulations mystery author! The recipient is truly one lucky girl/guy!

(gingeraled@LJ)

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:12 am UTC (link)
Thank you, I'm glad the story worked for you. I'm honoured you felt moved enough to leave a review. *g*

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[info]violet_quill
2007-12-26 04:13 am UTC (link)
This was so sweet! I especially loved Luna's voice here. The bit where she talks to Snape about masturbating is just so wonderfully HER, it's fantastic. :)

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:13 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and that you liked how I wrote Luna. :)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-26 09:18 am UTC (link)
This was really sweet and lovely. Clever way to "bring Snape back". ;-) Your Luna was great!

AriadneElda

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:13 am UTC (link)
Thank you!

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[info]painless_j
2007-12-26 12:13 pm UTC (link)
That was lovely! I liked the portrait magic here, so elaborate and interesting. And Luna, oh god, I laughed so hard at her antics. Thank you!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:14 am UTC (link)
Thank you, for the feedback and the rec. I'm honoured. :)

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[info]winterthunder
2007-12-27 03:49 am UTC (link)
Wow. That was... I'm not sure what to say. I loved the writing and the characterization, but I'm not sure what I think about Luna dying to be with Severus. It rather took me by surprise. I'll have to re-read and think on it a bit...

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:15 am UTC (link)
Thank you. I'm pleased that my story left you with something to think about -- that is one of the highest forms of accolade for an author.

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[info]djinnj
2007-12-27 04:09 am UTC (link)
This was a really intriguing exploration of what it might be like in a portrait. I really liked how Snape progressed into finding a "life" he could not only endure, but enjoy; there were so many poignant moments of loss and discovery. Especially how forgotten and neglected he would have been without Luna. And Luna was a delight as well, not just odd, but smart, an characteristic which is often neglected in Luna fic.

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:16 am UTC (link)
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the story and the characterization. :)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-28 03:42 pm UTC (link)
Ahh... Luna and Snape, I never would have thought it would work, but it did so beautifully, and I loved that you kept Luna, Luna. Every line she had was just so totally her. I love that she is always so upfront about things. If only we could all be so honest...

Thanks for a delightful story. When Snape is happy, I'm happy.

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:16 am UTC (link)
I'm glad. Thank you, mysterious commenter. :)

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[info]beccafran
2007-12-29 01:37 pm UTC (link)
This is lovely, and so unique! I've never read a fic about the life of a portrait before, and all the little details here are so intriguing -- even without the great relationship between Severus and Luna here, I would have really enjoyed the story. :) Great job with Snape's POV and Luna especially is marvelous -- I especially liked the way she talked about sex so clinically. "I always think of you when I perform clitoral massage," had me cracking up over here. Great job!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:17 am UTC (link)
Thank you. :) I'm pleased that the details were engaging, and that you enjoyed my fic.

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[info]nonajf
2008-01-02 01:42 am UTC (link)
Absolutely perfect! It was romantic and sweet. So nice to see both these characters finding understanding and love. And portrait sex!

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:17 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'm glad you found it romantic and enjoyed the relationship that developed. (and the portrait sex) ;)

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[info]maddiec24
2008-01-06 06:33 pm UTC (link)
Another wonderful Snuna to add to my collection! And I have to say, this is the happiest story I've ever read in which the two main characters both end up dead. *g*

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[info]odogoddess
2008-01-07 01:17 am UTC (link)
LOL! You win, Maddie. :) Thanks, hon.

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(Anonymous)
2008-02-04 10:52 pm UTC (link)
I just re-read this story, it is truly lovely. Thank you for sharing it.

Qzee

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[info]odogoddess
2008-02-07 05:02 am UTC (link)
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to re-read it.

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(Anonymous)
2008-02-16 10:12 am UTC (link)
wow, what a LONG read!

--he turned to the journal on his desk and, when he ascertained no one was traversing the corridor, he picked it up and smelt it.--

this was so squee! the first bits were SO SWEET!

i cant quite get my head around the ending though... the luna that came to him in the end isnt quite the luna who died, is it? its like a luna-clone with all luna's memories, but the real luna wont experience being with him (on account of her being dead) right? um... yeah. happy ending for him, but i cant quite decide if i'm glad for her as well. O_O

dark_malignity

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[info]odogoddess
2008-02-18 12:24 am UTC (link)
The painting for both of them was imbued with their memories, in Snape's case, up until near the end, and for Luna, all the way to the end, so the feelings each has in the painting is very real.

I'm glad you enjoyed at least the beginning of the story. Thank you for commenting.

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for any snape or luna fan ever
(Anonymous)
2008-10-16 04:37 am UTC (link)
A wonderful story with beautiful details! I think any reader who likes Snape or Luna, not necessarily together, would love this. I'm generally a slash reader but I think that slash, het, or gen reader, everyone can enjoy this story. Thanks

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Re: for any snape or luna fan ever
[info]odogoddess
2008-10-16 08:26 am UTC (link)
Thank you, that's very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed it and feel others would, as well.

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