Snape Manor

[icarus]

Woah. I've just spent the last [insert ridiculous number because I lost count] of hours talking to cordelia_v about Snape Manor. She now knows the entire plot as it stands now, and why I've been struggling with it.

Do I want to write this story? Even after two years it continues to haunt me.

Am I the last person to read In Between Days by atrata? Because if I'm not and you haven't, you must read this, as it's the finest, most uncompromisingly relentless characterisation of Snape I've ever read. Snape/Harry, NC-17.

For the time being, I'm off to write Percy/Snape. Or perhaps Jack/Daniel, I'm not sure which, but I'm writing something today.

Comments

[atrata.livejournal.com]

...

...

I hate you.

[aubrem.livejournal.com]

some people don't realize the sub position is the controlling position.

[cordelia_v]

Er, I don't think there's a single person in this thread who didn't realize that. And Atra often excercises control in a charming fashion, I agree.

[aubrem.livejournal.com]

ahem. I remind you that I just manipulated atra into ...

well, I *think* I did ...

and I was just bragging on my victory.

or maybe not. : ) she's generous and will let me think I did though.

[atrata.livejournal.com]

Into what? Kicking your ass? Well done.

[cordelia_v]

I remind you that I just manipulated atra into ...

Oh, you're a charming and controlling sub, too. And you've had years more experience at developing those skills than Atra has. She hardly stood a chance.

I think that's clear to us all, and it's also the secret of your success as the Reader's committee chair.

And it's also why I'll always lose, if I go up against you or Atra. I'm just not that subtle.

[aubrem.livejournal.com]

::looks at you sideways. wonders what you are up to.::

; )

[cordelia_v]

wonders what you are up to

When I'm "up to" anything, it's usually quite clear to my partner. Transparency and honesty work very well, for me. *smiles*

[atrata.livejournal.com]

Oh, I think I lost control over this a LOOOOOOONG time ago. If I ever had any to begin with.

I'm gonna go sit in a corner and watch.

*munches popcorn*

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Indeed. The most important quality of a Dom is generosity (with a solid work ethic) or they'd never bother.

It's just that with a sub there's a guaranteed return on your investment. Oh yeah.

Icarus