HP Fic Recs! Snapecase Sunday!
Check out Snapecase! The fest is still going on. Lots of Snape centric fics/art! I didn't get the time to read everything but I got some recs from my reading. Definitely check out the fest for yourself.
5 fav fics with 5 different vibes.
Candles Lit Against the Dark
Pairing - McGonagall/Grubbly Plank.
Length - 11000 words
Vibe - Feel good with a happy ending. BANTER!!!!
Author's summary - It's been a few months since Minerva's retirement, and she'd promised Wil a dinner out. Before she knows it, friends start turning up on her doorstep and then at the pub, not least among them a certain spy who came in from the cold.
Rec - READ THIS! The longest fic of the fest iirc. But also the best! My favorite fic of 2023 so far!! Don't miss this fic! I love literally everything about it. The prose, the really sharp banter, the characterizations, the dynamics of their relationships. A lot of times we get to see the postwar setting when stuff is really raw or when they sort of got over it. This fic has a really low stakes premise of a retirement party but the undercurrents of their history/war is super present. The writing has this really precise balance where it feels light but it is at the same time dealing with tons and tons of complicated PTSD and messy baggage. ALSO SNARRY! Technically background Snarry but not really. It's right in your face. McGonagall's face I mean! :D :D ALSO THE BANTER! Sorry but not sorry! This is an ALL CAPS SCREAMING fic. Some real Seinfeld moments with the sharp banter.
Vibe quote
Wil wasn't a smirker, but it was a near thing. "Not that our dear old Skunk isn't capable of riding a bucking broom into the nearest cloud all on his own, but I did put the wind up his bristles. The therapeutic effects of working with the herd get raised now and then when we're out on the hillside and Severus is in a receptive mood. Harry being one of our lad's personal Boggarts – not that that's ever been a secret – I thought it worth mentioning his recent distress. Divorce and all. Gave my opinion that somebody ought to nudge the lad into beneficial activity."
Rec note - the fic that made me late for work. No regrets.
Womb
Pairing - gen, Phineas POV
Length - 2900 words.
Vibe - Angst with a happy ending. GENDER!!!
Author's Summary - Phineas revisits the question of legacy.
Rec - a solid premise of Found Family with a twist like A Christmas Carol. Phineas thinks his legacy is over because Sirius is dead. But he starts to accept legacy isn't about blood and "adopts" Snape. I mean. Sort of. Technically he saves Snape. I mean. It's complicated! Read it read it read it!!!! OMG!!!! It's a beautiful and eerie fic with lots of unforgivable magic which you forgive anyway because the motive is love. Also lots of gender. Definitely be careful with this fic if you have some gender dysphoria. It has a lot of detach/remove and some really clever techniques to kind of abstract the harder stuff so it doesn't feel dysphoric but these things can be YMMV. Phineas POV! He is super hard to sympathize with because he's pretty much into the purity thing. But you can definitely see where he is coming from and why/how he changes. ALSO SNARRY PRESLASH??
Rec note - So this fic has some serious Giger vibes. Giger designed the chestburster Alien in the Alien franchise. A strange combo of gender imagery.
Vibe Quote
And out came bursting a stick-shaped, sour-shaped man, bawling as only a newborn could, naked as something sprung from the mother, with pigment smearing him in afterbirth.
Some Semblance of Family
Pairing - gen, Eileen POV
Length - 2200 words.
Vibe - Angst with Glass Onion vibes!
Author's Summary - Eileen returns to Prince House on familial business.
Rec - Hardcore Snape fam angst. Really brilliant/sharp Eileen characterization. Love the character study. Also really loved the world building in the fic! Shortfic but does a lot with the word count! It's going to break your heart.
Vibe quote
Eileen realised that her great uncle was right, that she was wrong, that she had allowed hope, as usual, to poison her, and with a bitter, eldritch shriek, she began unburdening herself of her own searing disappointment.
The Watched Pot
Genfic with Snape POV.
Length - 2100 words.
Vibe - Angst!
Author's Summary -In the aftermath, Severus has no plan other than a potion.
Rec - I don't want to spoil the fic because the suspense is a big part of this fic. It's a brilliant Snape POV fic with super sharp characterization of Eileen and her relationship with her son. Heartbreaking. But ofc it's Snape. That's his thing!
Vibe Quote
"It's an old wives' tale, you know," Eileen says.
"What is?"
"That a watched pot never boils. Eventually, with enough time and heat, everything boils."
It was Magic
Pairing - Tobias/Eileen
Length - 1100 words
Vibe - SCHEMING!
Author's Summary -Tobias and Eileen's wedding day is the result of a magical connection.
Rec - OMG! This fic! Tobias and Eileen are big little liars!! Lots of intrigue/mystery/complicated motives. But you also feel for them and also feel really scared for their future/Snape's future. Super sharp writing which keeps you guessing nonstop!
Vibe quote
It's a small wedding because neither Tobias nor Eileen have any family, at least, that's what they've told each other.
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Tag Game: tag people you want to get to know better. 🖤
Tagged by: @ajamlessbaby kdjdkdhj woa thank you fam :0/\
Three Ships: Analogical, Widomauk, Spones (do me a favor and ignore,,, the,,, uh,,,, obvious pattern,, hehe)
First Ship Ever: analogical from sanders sides! i still love the two of them so much <3 when i was like 11 they were my comfort ship. what always got me was how they had a really nice balance of teasing/comforting/respectful that was nice -v- (in my casual, biased opinion anyway lmao).
Last song: i listen to a lot of lo-fi and classical, but skipping past that, check out Mary by The Happy Fits. SUCH A VIBE. (i promise i don’t do weed dkgsdgjsldgj pls pretend the lyrics are abt something else)
Last film: The Glass Onion!! I fuckin love Benoit Blanc. what a lad. also i freaked out when i saw Sondheim was on the zoom meeting, i adore that man 😎 catch me doing a full analysis of this film (a threat)
Currently Reading: oh, ouch, lmao, i’m reading a lot of things right now! Two main ones are The Song of Achilles (a re-read! i’m crying) and On Writing Well. i'll start reading To Say Nothing of the Dog anyyy time now. at... any time…. now....
Currently watching: i’ve been watching some select episodes of the Star Trek: Original Series while procrastinating on finishing LOST. yesterday’s episode was “the Changeling” (*spooky*)
Currently consuming: black ‘chai’ tea and leftover Chinese takeout because i’m cool and badass like that
Currently craving: a hug (jk,,,,, hahah,,,,,, but what if 😳😳😳) and also, i’ve been really wanting to make some bread recently. i’m considering trying my hand at challah again (i burned my last attempt because i don’t know how ovens work /sarc)
Tags: hey @ravenwashere1776 and @oh-theatre and @newtloss! idk if i'm allowed to tag yall but HA jokes on you it's too late here's a tag game
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Wellness Wednesday:
Sick...Like a Dawg
My first time being sick this year - and - it's not a total shock - typically when the weather gets better I tend to get worse.
Good news though - I am not too sick that I can't function. Still able to hang with my fam (for the most part) and complete my workouts.
I will say I did have to take a massive siesta on Saturday and Sunday - helped out a lot - but still didn't eradicate sinus infection.
I have a road trip planned for this weekend - hoping I recoup before Friday - otherwise it will be a long weekend.
In other news...
Having massive home/yard project taking place. Very excited for it to be completed - because it has been a dream for a long time.
And...
Loss a little over 4 pounds this week - one benefit of being sick. I still need to find a way to reward myself.
And...
Possibly a small surprise on the horizon. Not 100% official, so not getting my hopes up - we'll see next week.
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20th CHECK-IN:
Current Goals:
Lose 52 lbs
Completed as of 4/12/2023
New Goal: Maintain or Continue on The Weight Loss Path
Avoid "Junk Food"
Minimize Take-Out / Fast Food Consumption
Short Term:
Vegetarian-ish Diet: Completed
End Date: 4/09/2023 - 46 Days Total
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Meal Tracker:
THURSDAY
Lunch:
Large Bowl of Leftover Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- (1) Hotdog
Supper:
Large Plate of Homemade Arroz Con Pollo
Large Hawaiian Bun
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
FRIDAY
Lunch:
Large Plate of Leftover Arroz Con Pollo
- Red Salsa
- Green Salsa
Snack:
7oz Bag of Wonderful's Shelled Salt & Pepper Pistachios
(1) Medium Orange
Supper:
Large Plate of Leftover Arroz Con Pollo
- Red Salsa
- Green Salsa
Large Hawaiian Bun
(1) Beef Hotdog on a Large Hawaiian Bun
SATURDAY
Lunch:
Can of Progresso Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- 8 Crackers
Large Hawaiian Bun
Snack:
Large Bowl of Valley Top Popcorn
(1) Glass of Orange Whole Milk
Supper:
Can of Progresso Creamy Tomato Penne Soup
- 8 Crackers
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
Large Hawaiian Bun
SUNDAY
Lunch:
(3) Crockpot Chicken Tacos
- Sour Cream
- Lettuce
- Shredded Cheese
- Pace Hot Salsa
Supper:
Bowl of Mexican Style Street Corn Salad
(1) Medium Orange
MONDAY
Lunch:
Bowl of Leftover Mexican Style Street Corn Salad
(1/2) Glass of Orange Whole Milk
Supper:
Chef Salad
(1) Medium Orange
TUESDAY
Lunch:
Chef Salad
Supper:
(3) Hardboiled Eggs
(1) Medium Orange
WEDNESDAY
Lunch:
Large Bowl of Leftover Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- Hotdog
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
Supper:
(8) Pieces of Rana's Maine Lobster Ravioli
- Carmelized Pickled Red Onion
- Firecracker Corn off the Cob
(1) Cob of Firecracker Corn
(1) Grilled Hotdog on a Hawaiian Bun
(1) Twice Baked Potato
(4) Slices/Wedges of Ruby Red Grapefruit
(2) Glasses of Chocolate Milk
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Workouts:
THURSDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]
FRIDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(5 mins) Planks [ 5 sets of 1 min]
SATURDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]
SUNDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(5 mins) Planks [ 5 sets of 1 min]
MONDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]
TUESDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [5 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [1 Set]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(5 mins) Planks [ 5 sets of 1 min]
WEDNESDAY
(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges[4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]
(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]
(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]
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WEIGHT TRACKER:
Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): XXX.X lbs
Weight at Last Check-In, 5/10/2023: -1.6 lbs
Weight As of Noon, 5/17/2023: -4.2 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -64.6 lbs
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Closing Thoughts:
The Good:
A benefit to my illness. I've been getting good sleep. Granted I spent my entire Saturday and Sunday in bed recouping, but it has readjusted my sleep schedule for the better.
Loss over 4 pounds this week - illness probably played a factor.
Have some massive home improvements happening - very excited.
The Bad:
Have some massive home improvements happening- very anxious.
Loss 4 pounds this week. Illness probably played a factor - fully expecting weight gain next week once I feel better and have a greater appetite.
The Ugly:
I've had a sinus infection for a full week now. Waking up every more I feel like the walking dead.
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