A Cloud Before the Moon

It isn't easy to get to close to Severus Snape. It's not impossible; after all, sometimes one simply falls into unusual friendships. The problem is, there is frequently an obstacle in the way. More often than not, that obstacle is Severus Snape.

It isn't easy to get to close to Severus Snape. It's not impossible; after all, sometimes one simply falls into unusual friendships. The problem is, there is frequently an obstacle in the way. More often than not, that obstacle is Severus Snape.

In which it is demonstrated that witches and wizards are indeed subject to the law of gravity.

In which the important role of the Dark Arts is discussed.

In which gnome droppings are by no means the nastiest thing encountered.

In which Severus Snape is introduced to chicken soup and new genres of art, and gives a birthday gift.

In which Severus Snape arrives home to an uninvited visitor.

Why it isn't easy to get to close to Severus Snape.

Is it merely the sultry heat of August that so confounds one's perception?

Sometimes you feel like all your hard work is for naught. But then, sometimes, something comes up that makes it all seem worthwhile.

A visit to Azkaban does not quite turn out as expected.

Despite misgivings, Letha does Snape a favor.

In which Letha decides to do some sleuthing, but gets side-tracked by a glass of whiskey.

In which a visit to Hogwarts leads to an impromtu reunion, of sorts.

In which Snape instructs Letha on her faults, yet again, and is obliged to give an explanation.

In which Snape gives an explanation and Letha arrives at a better understanding of things.

In which Letha once again seeks police assistance, and receives it.

In which Letha baits a hook.

In which the wheels of justice seem to need a good balance and alignment.

In which Letha finally learns to Think Like a Lawyer and Snape becomes part of an experiment in applied Muggle criminal procedure.

In which a man forgets and a boy remembers.

In which a day badly spent ends in a night even worse.

In which Severus Snape is one very bewildered Wizard.

A young man has lost his memory, and Snape is curious to know why.

Snape has a family reunion of sorts.

In which Adams proves himself more useful than expected.

Some poisons wear off, and some have more permanent effect.

Snape seems to find it necessary to explain himself to a Muggle.

There is no love without pain, no happiness without sorrow. The sweetest moment is the one that ends all too soon.

In which Snape returns home, with company, after a long absence, and is not surprised at the unenthusiastic welcome he receives.

Sometimes it's hard to know what one remembers and what one deduces.

Snape does a little unaccustomed shopping in Diagon Alley

Snape takes a trip by rail, and encounters some people with stange behavior and stranger ideas - about him!

Snape continues his shopping expedition, in Dublin, under alias. For what purpose?

Snape comes home and learns that his mother has introduced herself to Letha. To say he is not pleased is putting it mildly.

Not all offers are immediately accepted, but that is not necessarily a reason to abandon hope.

Snape and Letha take a trip.

Letha says hello to one old friend and goodbye to another.

Davy Adams has an unexpected respite from the drudgery of work, in the form of an unusual invitation.

In which questions are raised about Severus Snape's past.

In which a fallacious theory is proposed

There are some last-minute preparations for the Malfoys' party. Some of them are unanticipated.

Madam Snape and Davy Adams have the pleasure of making one another's acquaintance on the trip to Malfoy Manor.

The Malfoys, as always, put on a splendid affair, yet Snape and his companion seem to be in the spotlight.

In which Snape and Lucius Malfoy have a conversation

In whichEamon FitzGerald joins the conversation, in a manner of speaking

In which a duel is fought

In which Snape decides to celebrate his victory.