Fandom Discussion: Parselsmut, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme

[themostepotente]

Parselsmut -- sounds like it could be a spice, doesn't it?

What prompted this discussion was my finding hd_parseltongue, modded by cmere1. My only complaint with the community is that it's strictly Harry/Draco. I would have preferred a broader spectrum of characters, but it is a nice little foray into Parselsmut.

On to the discussion...

I've always found Harry's speaking Parseltongue interesting. It's an intriguing (though rare we are told) gift, and so far only Harry, Voldemort, and Salazar Slytherin have been named Parselmouths. That, I find disappointing. And unlike Animagus study, I gathered it was either something you were born with or weren't.

Now, I understand Rowling has wanted to illustrate its rarity. I can't see her giving this to just anyone. I mean I just can't see a Badger speaking Parseltongue, even though I keep hoping Hufflepuff will bore at least 'one' evil entity. *G* But Lucius and Severus? I could see either of them as being a Parselmouth and still keeping the gift a rare one.

Lucius is the epitome of a viper. Everything about this man screams ophidian, and okay my sick and perverted mind would love to see Harry and Lucius sparring in Parseltongue during the fuckage.

And c'mon, Severus is the fucking denmaster of Slytherin. If you looked up Slytherin in the dictionary, his picture would be there. It makes A LOT of sense for him to be a Parselmouth.

Couple other points. Wouldn't Parseltongue have been an effective method of communication between Voldemort and his Death Eaters? He could've sent a shitload of communiques, and hello, who the fuck would've translated them 'before' Harry Potter?

I'm also wondering if it's possible for Voldemort to transfer this power again, only this time willingly.

Any thoughts? Leave 'em here. Parselsmut recs? Likewise.

--P

Comments

[artimusdin.livejournal.com]

On a slightly related note, is it even POSSIBLE to write parseltongue out? I mean, what would it look like? "Hiss, hisssses hisshisss." And going with that theme, if it was possible, how would it be taught when there's such an age gap and moralistic differences between those that can speak it?

And really, Severus speaking parseltongue? Would SO mean instant orgasm for me. Especially if it were Rickman!Severus with that lovely, lovely voice of his.

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Oh, gods... that is just a wet dream. AR's voice speaking Parseltongue? Kryst on a stick in stilletos...

[artimusdin.livejournal.com]

I knooww... *shivers at the thought* God. That's definately up there on the "gotta change your panties" scale.

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

If he's babbling in parseltongue, the chances are good I didn't bother with the undies that day. Just simply no point.
...it'd be a waste of laundry soap.

[artimusdin.livejournal.com]

Well, yes, if he's that far gone the panties are likely long gone.

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Personally, I think knickers are a waste of body space anyway - there's a lot to be said about that 'healthy breeze around the privates', but some people just can't do it.
That's okay. I forgive them for being them. *gigglesnort*

[artimusdin.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Well, since I rather like my bits being covered, especially when it's rather humid and hot. But to each their own.

[subliculous.livejournal.com]

guhuh indeed. just the "vipera evanesca" blows my skirt up.

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Blowing up the skirt.. and damn. No undies? Quite the dilemma. *insert over-exaggerated wink here*

[subliculous.livejournal.com]

i have undies. little cobraskin undies.

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Aha! See, if you must do undies, at least be creative about it. I'd shower you with chocolate Alans for that, but I dunno if I'd be breaking the code, so I'll just wave one of my chocolate Alan wrappers so you can at least smell it.

cripes, I'm in a strange mood. Almost 2am might have something to do with that

[subliculous.livejournal.com]

chocolate alans! wee! (although chocolate gives me heart palpitations :/ )

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's okay. I'll take care of your chocolate for you. Really. It's safe. Honest.

[atalantapendrag.livejournal.com]

There's a reason it's the system shut-down sound on my system.

[starkittyn.livejournal.com]

I've always said that Alan could talk someone into an orgasm without even trying hard.

What would the wizarding equivalent of phone sex be? Floo sex?

*g*

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Firecall sex. gmth wrote a really hot Snarry fic about firecall sex.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

You've heard Rickman reciting Shakespeare, right?

[shaldana.livejournal.com]

Yes. I posted a link somewhere on my journal about a week ago of him reciting poetry. I still haven't de-puddlefied from that one yet.

[cravache.livejournal.com]

Just the thought of Rickman!Snape's voice makes me want to cream my pants. And that is not right. I mean, I go to watch HP in a cinema full of kids and my seat gets wet.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

He does have quite the sexy voice. So does Jason for that matter!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

On a slightly related note, is it even POSSIBLE to write parseltongue out?

Maybe the written form is comprised of symbols or characters?

oooooooooooh.

[hogwartsgenius.livejournal.com]

Thinking of Alan Rickman speaking parseltongue just gave me shivers. The good kind.