Title: The Cinnabar Sling, a story from Not Groom Lake
Author: Dingochow
Rating: NC-17 (very)
Author's Insane Journal: Dingochow
Author's Warnings: Let's see: AU. Masturbation. Dirty talk. Wall!sex, library!sex, pickup truck!sex, outdoor!sex. Voyeurism. Very mild bondage. Just rather pervy all around. (Also, some attempts at humor.)
Author's Prompt/Summary: Ravenna_c_tan wanted a story with a mature, confident Harry, angst along the road to a happy ending, intensity in the smut, and Snape's POV. She also thinks AUs are fun!(so do I …)

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Reviewer: Gaycrow

I'm not sure that all AUs are fun, but the way Dingochow introduces the Spider, and "The American Facility that is not at Groom Lake", and then Harry Hartsfield, pulled me in. And the story seems to become less and less AU as we go.

Right from the start, I like the way we're introduced to the Spider, and the things he likes and dislikes. That sets the tone for the rest of the story, and we're off!

I like the strange magic artifacts that Dingochow's thought up, and the way they're dealt with; I like the hot sex that Harry and Spider indulge in (it IS just rather pervy all around); and the way Spider is somehow manoeuvered into doing things that are ... beyond inappropriate ... unacceptable ... unconscionable and unbelievable but obviously, oh so gooood. :D

There is more than an attempt at humour - there are quite a few moments that made me grin.

An intriguing ending too, with the two birds swooping in the sky, giving Harry the perfect chance to put his point across, and then the interruption of the rogue magic. Wonderful!

This is a remarkable story, one that I really enjoyed. I hope to see more stories from Dingochow in the future (and what an interesting name).

Title: Made-Up Lullaby #43
Author: Fitofpique
Genre: Humour/Crack
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, EWE, not Mpreg
Story Link: here
Author’s summary: People who say they sleep like a baby don't usually have one.
Word count: 20,500

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Reviewer: Gaycrow

After surviving the war, and after Harry testifies at his trial, Severus is the favourite of the Wizarding World. He is living in self-imposed exile in Muggle London in a powerfully warded flat, constantly plagued with unwelcome attention from his new admirers, the occasional death threat from former acquaintances, and frequently issued invitations to tea from Hogwarts' new Headmistress - his life seems like a living hell.

One night after a particularly argumentative public dinner with Harry, Snape ends up having an all out fight with him. They go at it hammer and tongs in a back alley. While they’re recovering, they hear a strange noise. It’s a baby! Abandoned in a rubbish skip. Harry decides to take her home, and Snape goes along for the ride.

The baby gradually takes over both of their lives, worming her way into Snape's heart ... leaving a little room for Harry to move in too.

Fitofpique shows how two bachelor wizards cope with the difficulties that arise when a six month old baby moves in. We learn the baby’s parentage, and we see Snape realise that maybe there’s something missing in his life. All served up with witty dialogue (this exchange, when Snape complains Harry can't see, as he isn't wearing his glasses, had me giggling out loud "I have contacts, for sport and things," Harry explains. Snape rolls his eyes and shakes his head. "Potter, I care very little for your Quidditch acquaintances. Please try to focus, if it isn't too great a strain!"); humorous portrayals including Snape's reaction when he first sees the baby, and the way he handles nappy changing; and some lovely little Wizarding lullabies from Harry. A delightful story all the way from start to finish.

Title: Imaginis
Author: Leela
Genre: Alternate Universe (according to the Snarry Games definitions)
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: No author warnings
Story Link: here
Author’s summary: When children are threatened, Severus Snape does the right thing for once and finds himself saddled with suspended Auror, Harry Potter. Some people can't help but be themselves, while others appear to be someone else. And, in the middle of it all, a meddling portrait finds unexpected freedom and hope for the future.
Word count: 51,300

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Reviewer: Gaycrow

Snape owns a bookshop, and Harry is sent to work there in an undercover Auror operation. Draco and Charlie Weasley are also involved in the operation, and inevitably Harry spills the beans to Ron and Hermione. He can never keep secrets from Hermione.

A very plotty story follows, full of deceptions, blackmailing and special potions.

I really like Leela’s Snape and Harry here, with the attraction between them slowly building, rather than the way they just seem to "love" each other all of a sudden in some stories.

Portrait!Regulus is a wonderful addition, nearly stealing the limelight all the way through.

This is a long, well written Snarry, with believeable characters that kept me interested and involved and impressed the whole way through. An excellent piece of story telling.