Fic Rec: A Bittersweet Potion (+ sequel)

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Anyone who hasn't yet read A Bittersweet Potion (and its sequels "Procul His" and "Purification", the latter still in progress) ought to do so immediately. Alchemia Dent and Bugland, between them, have managed to create an absolutely brilliant story that courts an old cliche--the spell of lust--without giving in to the obvious ploy. Instead, Harry's gradual emotional attachment is based in genuine interaction, and Snape in love is no sonnet-quoting sap, suddenly transformed; he's still as prickly--and possibly more so--than ever, not to mention baffled by it all. Even better, the consequences aren't ignored--Dumbledore is less than pleased to discover the bond between his golden boy and his Potions master.

Plus, there's Remus as bemused-and-somewhat-horrified go-between, not to mention plot galore--this is one story in which the romance does not supercede the fact that Voldemort is seeking to kill Harry, and will continue to do so until one of them dies.

Wonderful, downright magical, stuff.


*Note-- ABS was written before the release of Order of the Phoenix; while some elements from OOTP have been incorporated into the storyline, it is an AU.