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My updates are unlikely to be frequent, but I do intend to make progress with whichever stories I can buffer enough to post at semi-regular to irregular intervals without losing track. My personality fits somewhere between Slytherin and Ravenclaw, and I enjoy mythology and science fiction quite a bit. I have a fondness for dragons, and a fascination with all things Kemetic. My favourite figures from ancient culture are Bast and Djehuty, though I must admit an appreciation for Yinepu and Loki also. I'm currently working on two stories, neither of which yet have enough Snape involvement to post. I'd expected to be able to slip him in sooner in one of them (My Enemy, My Ally), but Draco's hogging the lime-light at the moment - I'll just have to get him to owl his godfather to start the Snape ball rolling. The other one (no title yet), I haven't yet got far into the first chapter of, so it'll probably be easier - as there isn't a little dragon getting in the way yet. There is, however, rather a lot of Dobby - and Harry going missing. I have no doubt that getting Severus dragooned into the search will be effective in turning up some interesting reference to Merlin's physical attributes and garments, at the very least. [Report This]
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Eccentric Old Codger by Whimsy
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Summary:

In which Dumbledore delights in confusing and/or embarrassing all and sundry - but particularly his 'boys'. This may be in a misguided attempt to give them a common goal (such as to find out what is going on), for his own amusement, for the purpose of providing them with a humorous counter-balance to all the horrible things they've experienced, or because someone tampered with his lemon drops (or possibly removed them). Other reasons are also possible, but if the lemon drop option is selected, it would be interesting if his lemon drops contained some kind of medication - perhaps it's the only way he can be convinced to take his medicine?

Things I would like to see (Please pick at least three):

More random words along the lines of Harry's first year's welcoming speech, the more esoteric the better. Bonus points for words from other languages (he's supposed to be multilingual, after all) or from old and/or middle English. Callipygian is a good example, and means a rather shapely and beautifully proportioned rear end. Context is optional; there does not need to be any at all.

Sock thefts/swaps/gifts/all of the above. Bonus points for socks that glow (for Severus), and detailed reactions to embarrassing socks.

Dumbledore on a trampoline (this is optional, but after seeing Dumbledore's Flying Kick by lilette on deviantArt, I had to mention it.)

Dumbledore giving either Severus or Harry (or both) a stuffed animal of some description, possessing some form of magical property that the recipient/s have no knowledge of, but which could be construed as beneficial in the long run and/or the short term. Perhaps linking dreams, or simply soothing.

Dumbledore informs Severus that there is a Basilisk corpse and several shed skins (mountains of near-priceless ingredients) in the Chamber of Secrets, but that he must acquire Harry's permission to access it, as it was he who killed it and he who is able to open the chamber.

Severus is informed, preferably by way of some form of riddle or sly implication, that Harry was nearly a Slytherin.

Harry is informed that Severus has some of his mother's old possessions.

Dumbledore gets cheerfully drunk and teaches the students some silly campfire songs at one of the feasts, and attempts to convince Severus to sing along, to Harry's mixed emotions. Bonus points for detailed description of Minerva and Draco's reactions.

Dumbledore insists on a camping excursion on the grounds, and that the Heads of House must supervise their rival House for the duration. Excuses may include morale building, inter-House cooperation, and survival training. Needless to say, marshmallows are mandatory.

Dumbledore gets students to write reviews of their teachers and their learning under them - on truth-enchanted parchment. Reasonable insults are not filtered out.

What I would rather not see:

Evil or Dark Dumbledore - this is primarily a humour challenge.

Extreme OOC in principle characters (apart from Dumbledore, if it's part of his meddling).

Character Death or other serious warnings.

Character Bashing.

I hope this challenge amuses rather than exasperates.
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Potions Aren't Traced by Whimsy
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Summary:

In which Harry brews a potion prior to returning to the Dursleys, the purpose of which is to make his stay more pleasant. The effect of this potion is to turn the Dursleys into small furry animals of your choice, which he proceeds to look after to the best of his ability. Bonus points if he manages to get Vernon and Dudley to lose weight.

What I would like to see:

Harry paying unusual levels of attention in Potions class prior to brewing the potion, and actually managing to accrue at least a meagre amount of points for his efforts.

Snape spots Harry doing Potions research when he could be out on the grounds enjoying the sunshine.

Fred and George tutor Harry in the ways of prank potions - boosting his overall understanding of potion preparation in the process.

Use of Basilisk ingredients, and possibly owl order of others - to avoid having to steal from Snape. Bonus points for potions lab in the Chamber of Secrets.

Harry talks to the pet Dursleys and cares for them as he would have wished them to care for him - seeing as he has rendered them virtually helpless.

Harry somehow managing to bond with Dudley in some way or another.

Snape tries to figure out what Harry has been getting up to, and finds in one of the library books a piece of parchment in place of a bookmark that bears the notes Harry took in his first Potions class when he was accused of not paying attention.

Harry has the evidence of his mistreatment at the hands of the Dursleys prepared and ready in case of accusations (degree of mistreatment up to author to decide).

The story takes place any time after first year, but preferably soon after, such as second or third year. Harry has been told that he must continue to live where his mother's blood dwells.

Snape finds out. Preferably after the fact.

What I would rather not see:

Broken Harry, as he'd be unlikely to pull this off.

Excessively Cruel or Disinterested Snape.

Excessively Fluffy Snape.

Nothing changing between Snape and Harry.

The potion wearing off on its own.


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