Rating:
R
House:
Astronomy Tower
Genres:
Romance Slash
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix
Stats:
Published: 04/17/2004
Updated: 12/13/2004
Words: 132,122
Chapters: 41
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The Master Plan

StarryGazer

Story Summary:
In Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, he goes looking for a way to survive the war with Voldemort. What he finds is a reason. Severus Snape isn't hopeful he'll survive the war; all he's looking to do is save Harry once and for all--from his own stupidity if nothing else. What he finds is redemption. And a little laughter and hope along the way.

Chapter 01
04/17/2004

In Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, he goes looking for a way to survive the war with Voldemort. What he finds is a reason. Severus Snape isn't hopeful he'll survive the war; all he's looking to do is save Harry once and for all--from his own stupidity if nothing else. What he finds is redemption. And a little laughter and hope along the way.

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Chapter 02
04/25/2004

In which Harry has his first detention with Snape and some lovely snarkiness ensues. They have the kind of chemistry where things explode. Like tempers, occasionally.

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Chapter 03
04/25/2004

Harry's Question finally gets asked, snarkiness continues , and our hero savors his small triumph.

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Chapter 04
04/28/2004

Harry obsesses.

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Chapter 05
04/28/2004

Harry, in an attempt to sort out the blossoming of decidedly odd feelings, seeks out his former professor, not knowing how to bring up the subject of his current professor.

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Chapter 06
05/02/2004

A heart to heart between our hero and everyone's favorite lovey-dovey werewolf. OK, not lovey-dovey, per se, but he's still a sweetie, isn't he? Harry gets a few things off his chest, and a few answers in return.

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Chapter 07
05/07/2004

In which Harry faces the Mighty Power of the Terrifying Trash Bin. And then, the unthinkable happens. Which of course, involves Snape.

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Chapter 08
05/07/2004

Snape reveals a sense of humor, and Harry offers the man his heart's desire. But will it be his heart's desire when all is said and done? And how likely is he to take it when Harry's the one offering...

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Chapter 09
05/07/2004

My shortest chapter ever.

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Chapter 10
05/07/2004

Ah, you never forget your first time....being taught DADA by Snape. Or being bullied and frightened by Snape. What's the difference; you'll never forget.

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Chapter 11
05/07/2004

The rest of the first class with Snape. In which Harry appreciates that which most of us take for granted. He loves a hypocrite, and a Drama Queen, and Snarkiness. So do I. Don't you? He just doesn't want to admit it, yet...

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Chapter 12
05/07/2004

If you have to be humiliated, you'd at least want to be humiliated by someone as sexy as Snape. Not that Harry thinks Snape is at all sexy. No way. It's all in your mind. Is it his fault the man has a voice you could....(blank) off to?

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Chapter 13
05/12/2004

Well, the title should pretty much say it all. Harry doesn't realize yet why he's acting this way, but he's on the verge of admitting it to himself. Then he'll just have to admit it to Snape, right? Ha ha, I know what you're thinking, that would take nerves of steel. But Harry IS a Gryffindor...

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Chapter 14
05/12/2004

Harry finds admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery. Or the road to Hades. The point is, the road goes somewhere. If Snape is at the end of it, all the better.

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Chapter 15
05/14/2004

Features Harry making a doofus out of himself, and Snape being, well, typically Snape-y, and, oh yes, exploding balls. What more do you want?

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Chapter 16
05/17/2004

The sound of music...Yes, the much sought-after encounter between Harry and Severus finally arrives. Slash, of course. Because busted balls are just so darned romantic.

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Chapter 17
05/19/2004

Harry reluctantly helps figure out what Voldemort is up to, and Severus does his best to pretend that he is his usual, cranky, snarky self, and that he has never so much as thought of kissing Harry Potter.

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Chapter 18
05/20/2004

The love that dare not speak its name in the place that angels fear to tread. But somewhat less romantic (this IS Snape we're talking about) and also more amusing. But to Harry, it's every bit as good. In fact, it is a promised land of milk and honey and snarky teachers and little green reptiles! Now go forth yourselves, and enter what is an Eden for us all!

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Chapter 19
05/22/2004

It's Halloween, and Harry's got the doldrums. There just isn't any chance he'll get to spend it with Snape...is there? WARNING: next two chapters will contain pseudo-crossdressing and mild sexual violence, along with OOC HP/SS.

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Chapter 20
05/25/2004

In which things get a little kinky and OOC for Harry and Snape. Involves eye-liner, slavery, and er...punishment. If you don't like slash, give it a wide berth. But neither one of THEM will admit it's slash yet.

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Chapter 21
05/28/2004

Harry deals with the aftermath of a spanking. He attempts to make up with Snape, and convince everyone (including himself) that he's totally normal. It wouldn't be a problem, if he hadn't enjoyed the spanking quite so much.

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Chapter 22
06/05/2004

Harry has a suspicion about what Snape is up to. Finally, he decides he's just going to have to admit his feelings to himself. Voldemort can't take those from him.

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Chapter 23
06/09/2004

Snape returns...Harry actually missed him, and has been pining while he was away. As always, Harry handles the situation with dignity and pride; by throwing himself at the man's feet.

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Chapter 24
06/16/2004

Harry's journal is found...this should make him happy, right? Not so right. Harry and Snape have a confrontation, and oh, is it a doozy!

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Chapter 25
06/29/2004

In which Draco appears with a CUNNING PLAN. Will Harry go along with it, in order to keep his own and Snape's reputations completely intact, or will he just give up and tell everyone the awful truth?

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Chapter 26
07/06/2004

Harry gets a chance at the other side of the closet door--by virtue of the top of Gryffindor table, the Sonorus Charm, and absolutely no shame. The rest of the house reacts to Harry's sudden attack of gayness.

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Chapter 27
07/15/2004

Severus begins to get his comeuppance for pushing Harry away, and Blaise and Lupin, whether knowingly or unknowingly, add to the confusion. Seamus explains the Hogwarts gay crowd, and Blaise tries getting up close and personal with Harry.

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Chapter 28
08/01/2004

Slash Angst HP/SS HP/BZ Harry gets some Blaise action, and Snape gets jealous. Here is a helping of ANGST, with more ANGST on the side, topped with some yummy ANGST, and a sprinkling of ANGST. There, enough ANGST for you?

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Chapter 29
08/16/2004

Slash. Harry decides to give Blaise a try, while Snape fights his urges to throttle Zabini. And Zabini...has his own motivations. Slytherin vs. Slytherin, may the best snake win.

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Chapter 30
08/27/2004

Severus goes to Lupin to look for help with Harry. Blaise goes to Harry to look for help with Draco. Blaise is discovering he might have a heart after all, and Harry must decide who his belongs to.

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Chapter 31
09/01/2004

Something happens to Snape, and Harry faces the strength of his feelings for the man. Meanwhile, Snape is ready to fall apart at the seams...how far will he go to protect the impertinent brat?

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Chapter 32
09/12/2004

With Snape on the mend, Harry is looking to patch things up between them...unfortunately, all does not go as planned, thanks to Christmas with Draco Malfoy's Own Vatted, 200-proof, Ultra-Enchanted, Thrice-Distilled Moonshine (Patent Pending).

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Chapter 33
09/21/2004

Harry gives Severus his gifts, and Severus has a few things for Harry in return. A couple of pranks are played, and everyone has a pretty merry Christmas.

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Chapter 34
09/30/2004

Harry, as he often does, screws up in front of Snape. Snape, as HE often does, berates Harry. Hogsmede is attacked, and Harry is nowhere to be found. If given a second chance, how will Snape respond?

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Chapter 35
10/07/2004

Dumbledore finds out about Harry and Severus. Severus overreacts to this, and tries to explain himself. Albus, in turn, explains some things to Severus.

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Chapter 36
10/10/2004

Jealousy is as bitter as a green apple. Harry has chosen Snape, but what lengths will he go to in order to keep the man safe? And Blaise comes to a decision of his own...

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Chapter 37
10/17/2004

Snape has been recruited to tell Harry somthing upsetting. Naturally, he takes him down to the dungeon of love and gets him drunk first. Harry gets a lesson in the facts of life via the snake's POV... He learns about quite a lot, including the much anticipated snake-ball.

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Chapter 38
10/24/2004

Snape has another conversation with Dumbledore, fights mightily against his attraction to Harry, and ends up spending the night with him, anyway.

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Chapter 39
11/08/2004

Harry discovers intrigue amidst the stones of Hogwarts, and reacts badly to finding out the Potions Master was involved. Severus may sacrifice everything to make things right again.

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Chapter 40
12/04/2004

Remus is kidnapped, and Severus is walking straight into a trap. Will Harry risk his own life to save the man he loves, even though Snape specifically told him he mustn't risk himself? Well, of COURSE. He's Harry Potter. But will Snape ever forgive him for it?

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After Harry's attack, he was taken back to Hogwarts. A couple months down the road, Seamus has a surprise in store for everyone.

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