Fic: "1. Bitter, 2. Sweet" (Severus Snape, Hogwarts Staff and Students) -- Part 1

The next few posts will contain my entry for this year's hoggywartyxmas fest. I'd intended to write something short, and of course ended up with over 14K words. But compared to a novel, I guess that's short.

As always, my grateful thanks to therealsnape for 1. Beta, 2. Fest.

Title: 1. Bitter, 2. Sweet
Author: kelly_chambliss
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~14500
Characters: Severus, Minerva, Lily, Eileen, a couple of Malfoys, various Hogwarts staff (human and elf), portraits, and students. Plus a sentient book.
Summary: This book is the property of Severus Tobias Prince Snape, Slytherin
Warnings: Authorial verbosity.

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( 1. Bitter, 2. Sweet, Part One )

Fic: "1. Bitter, 2. Sweet" (Severus Snape, Hogwarts Staff, Hogwarts Students) -- Part 2

( 1. Bitter, 2. Sweet, Part Two )

Fic: "1. Bitter, 2. Sweet" (Severus Snape, Hogwarts Staff, Hogwarts Students) -- The Bitter Ending

( The Bitter Ending )

Fic: "1. Bitter, 2. Sweet" (Severus Snape, Hogwarts Staff and Students) -- The Sweet Ending

( The Sweet Ending )