Fic rec: The Lion and the Auror

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...Or, alternatively, "The Liar and the Auror." Both titles are present in Trismegistus's (lebateleur's) journal, although "Lion" appears only on Part One. At any rate, this is a fascinating story that I swore I had recced already, only to find myself proven wrong with a quick search through my Memories. Hmph. Must be going batty in my old age, to overlook posting a story which develops such sterling and smooth interactions, and which contains such life-like dialogue. In short, Harry Potter appears one day in the life of one Severus Snape--a life now a continent away, where he's been living under a different name. Auror Potter is, he says, there to investigate Snape--an investigation which will take place for an undetermined time, under Snape's own roof. Any attempt to flee will lead to arrest, so Snape has no choice--Potter becomes his unwelcome houseguest. Slowly, however, that "unwelcome," and indeed the entire relationship, changes... This is such a fascinating and beautiful story because of how slowly those changes unfold, and because the emotions involved make such a subtle and powerful transformation that is nonetheless crystal clear.

You can find the story at:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

And don't forget the bonus clip: "The Liar and the Auror" Outtake, which is a definite NC-17!

All the parts may also be found in the author's Memories, as well. (Note--the outtake isn't listed by name, but it's there as "Holy Harry Potter Porn, Batman!")