alisanne

So a while back my lovely Britpicker, the wonderful smallhobbit, took ficlet prompts, and I asked for Snarry (like I do).

Well, I had forgotten all about until I came across the result of my wish today.

The Bed is a fun, banter-y snippet featuring Severus and Harry's (active) love life and Severus' interesting bed. *g*
Go read and leave some love, yes?

And yay for happy surprises. ♥

You guys!

I got my Hoggywarty gift and its gorgeous Snarry art!

Run right now and check out An Enchanted Evening, and leave the artist (who is no mystery, really *g*) lots of love because she deserves it.

Well, why are you still hanging about here? Go now!

I've been blown away by the offerings at hp_goldenage's Salt and Pepper Fest, so time for some recs! TBH, just about everything there is great, but these are the submissions I especially enjoyed. :)

Art:

Seeking Crumple-Horned Snorkacks and Blibbering Humdingers by ANON overtheroof, Luna Lovegood, G.

This gorgeously executed piece of art perfectly captures Luna's carefree spirit.
The look in her eyes, her hair, her walking stick...*sigh* Just go look, you won't be sorry.

Fic:

Of Dirigible Plums and Bad Proposals by ANON evandar, Ron/Harry, PG-13, 2461 words.

This fic! OMG, it is glorious. Ron and Harry are older and know each other so well, except for one little detail. Ron's inner voice here is SPOT ON, and seeing Harry through his eyes made me fall head over heels for him. UNF.
There are some great lines in this, but one of my faves has to be:

“What I don’t get,” Harry says when Ron finishes, “is why your Mum’s so insistent about you getting married now. I mean –” he pauses as his eyes rake over Ron’s body in a gesture that’s as coldly assessing as it is intimate. He’s been an auror for far too long for the way he looks at people to be entirely reassuring. “You’re not exactly young anymore,” he continues. “So why now?”

Ron sighs – he’s been waiting for that question.

“There’s a curse,” he says.

Yeah. This Harry? He's the bomb. I get it, Ron. I totally get it. Go read, and you'll get it, too.

Thistle Honey by ANON torino10154, Minerva/Severus, PG-13, 1075 words.

If you give this gloriously understated story a chance it will grow on you. It's subtle, with passion thrumming beneath, much like the relationship between these two, I suspect. I legit teared up after reading. The eternal devotion and love depicted are beautiful. <3

Life Has Just Begun by ANON writcraft, Harry/Severus, NC-17, 6500 words.

This lovely story depicting a deep friendship between Harry and Severus in their later years starts out as a perfectly reasonable conversation between close friends, then morphs into delightfully sweet and sexy coming out in which Harry learns being gay is not so bad. Even if he's only admitting it later in life. Go check it out if you enjoy stellar writing.

Find Your Way Back by ANON unadulteratedstorycollector, Harry/Draco, NC-17, 26000 words.

Yes, it's long, but set aside some time and get ready for some delicious hurt/comfort, pining, and some really satisfying sex. The premise is fun! Harry and Draco got divorced 30 years prior, and now Harry's getting remarried, only their bond is still there. How do they dissolve it? Why by living together of course. If they're not in love, the bond will spontaneously break. (I give you one guess what happens). The author takes us on an intense ride that had me aching and cheering for them and the ending was brilliant and perfect. Go, read, and enjoy!

If you like any of these (or anything else at the fest) do leave the creators some love. It is always appreciated. <3

Day 6

Leave feedback for a fanwork. Or multiple fanworks. It can be as simple as I liked this to a detailed list of all the things you loved about the fanwork. The key is to leave some sort of feedback.

If you've already left feedback in the course of a previous challenge, it totally counts. But you're free to leave more feedback.

Afterwards, leave a comment in this post with the equivalent of "I did it!" If you feel so inclined, leave a link to the fanwork you left feedback for so others can check it out.

Thanks for the nudge, Snowflake mods! *g*
I took this opportunity to catch up a bit on hoggywartyxmas submissions.

Specifically, I left feedback on:

1) A Much Calmer Sutra, Severus/Minerva, art, which is a beautifully sweet and sensuous piece with lovely warm colors that radiates calm.

2) The Hogwarts Chronicles, Severus/Hermione, Minerva, 3500 words, PG-13, a clever and witty piece of writing that portrays perfect characterizations and hilarious asides.

3) The Retribution of the Silver Spoon, Lucius/Severus, assorted others, R (for language), 5800 words, which is a fascinating look at Lucius and what he has to do to survive his actions during the war.

All are worth reccing, so I am taking this opportunity to rec them (and the entire fest, really), which is chock full of brilliant pieces.

You guys, I've gotten some lovely presents recently and I need to share!

From sdk I got a sweet and tender Snarry called Tradition. I swear, everything Shelly writes is fabulous! <3

From enchanted_jae I recieved a fun Harry/Draco fic, Holiday Hangover Part 1, and if you know anything about Jae you know it's a fun, fluffy treat.

From alafaye I got Keeping You Warm, a gentle, tender Snarry. *hugs it close*

From titti I got a sizzling story called Christmas Gift. She filled one of my Daily Deviant KK prompts where I asked for James SIrius/Scorpius and rimming. Yeah, you read that right, check it out! ;)

And finally, the ridiculously talented mywitch posted art for me today. This wonderful Harry and Snape is Day 7 of her 25 days of Drawings. It's fabulous to see my OTP content and happy. <3 Also, if you haven't do check out the rest of her drawings in the series, they're fabulous.

Thank you, everyone. You all rock! ♥

I've finally caught up on hp_goldenage's Salt and Pepper Fest, so here, have some recs!

Inevitable Harry/Ron, by Anon llaeyro, NC-17, ~4K.

Beautifully tender and sweet fic, featuring an omnisexual Ron and a gay just for his BFF Harry.
Their comfort with and care for each other is woven seamlessly throughout, and the sweet hesitancy is lovely. Of course then comes the hot sex, which... yeah, baby.
Even if this isn't your pairing, give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it.

Settle James Sirius/Teddy, by Anon mindabbles, NC-17, 9300.

James is a perpetual bachelor, mainly because he can't seem to find the right person. Meanwhile, Teddy is divorced, and they're friends, and James figured they missed their chance, except...maybe not? This is bittersweet and lovely, the cast of characters are beautifully written, and the sex is just gorgeous. Go read now!

Night Changes Harry/Draco, by Anon writcraft, NC-17, 10,600 words.

You need to read this gorgeously characterized story if you like this pairing even a little. Draco is snarky and vulnerable, and trying so hard, and Harry is just as broken in his own way, it just takes him a while to figure out what he wants, and it's gloriously poetic and lyrical and bittersweet and amazing. (And that was one run-on sentence, wasn't it? *sigh*) Just go read! *shoos*

Things Grow Finer With Age Harry/Draco, by Anon carpemermaid, art, PG.

This art featuring hilarious scenes of Harry and Draco's life together, and Draco's attempts to master Muggle tech is fun and sweet, and the details make the piece. I dare you to look at this and not smile. :)

This is but a small sampling of the offerings there, and there's something for everyone, so chack it out and leave the creator some love, will you? ♥

Day 5

In your own space, post recs for at least three fanworks that you did not create. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

OMG, I am so behind on fests, it's crazy.
But I have also been reading frantically, so I shall rec from what I have read/seen. Please realize that this doesn't mean that the other stuff isn't reccable, just that I haven't got to it yet!

From hd_erised

Lumos by Anon birdsofshore, 42K, NC-17, Harry/Draco.

The dialogue in this fic is stellar, as is the mutual wanking (yes, you read that right). And Harry's inner thoughts are perfect and utterly hysterical. Also, I'm a sucker for original magic, and this story hit that button perfectly. Really lovely tale with gorgeous characterizations and did I mention the dialogue? Also, Draco's trunk hilariously steals the show. *giggles*

Weed or Wildflowers by Anon lq_traintracks and sdkshelly, 17.5K, NC-17, Harry/Draco.

Another fic where the dialogue makes it. Can you tell I have a thing for snark? *g*
Draco and Harry keep getting set up on dates together, and after a while they start to like it. Not that Draco's about to admit that. The supporting characters are great, the premise fun, and the sex, sizzling.

Rainy Days and Grimoires by Anon 8c, art, HarryDraco.

Gorgeous color scheme is gorgeous. Also, the premise is sweet, and there's an absolutely delicious kiss. And books! Also Draco's robes, Harry's hair, Draco's braid. Go look just to see Draco's braid. LOL.

Breakfast is for Eating in by Anon anokaba, art (NSFW), Harry/Draco.

Make sure you're alone when you click on this because whoa nelly, it's sizzling. Let's just say Harry's choice of breakfast is...unorthodox. *g* Also, the color scheme (one you get around to noticing that) is wonderfully warm, and then there's the sock. Dudes, that sock is just...*bites fist* Go look.

From hoggywartyxmas

An Excellent Choice by Anon shadowycat, art, Severus/Minerva, PG-13.

This depicts a lovely, tender, and intimate moment between lovers, although I'm pretty sure Severus is paying less attention to the book and more to Minerva's cleavage. *g* Wonderfully drawn, their hair is great, and the textures are practically touchable. Beautiful work!

Great Balls of Snow by Anon sigune, art, Minerva, Severus, assorted others, Gen.

Delightfully charming art and story depicting an annual and ongoing winter competition between Minerva and Severus. If you click on nothing else on this list, see this. It's superb.

Friends, Teachers, Countrymen by Anon hiddenhibernian, 3700, Severus, others, R.

This story made me shiver and sigh, sob and laugh. It's a beautiful imagining of Severus' holidays and the gifts he gives his friends, even when they cannot know they have received them. Bittersweet, poignant, and heartbreaking tale.

From mini_fest

Warm Christmas Magic by Anon shadowycat, art, Minerva, Gen.

Beautiful warm colors and fabulous line work make this piece cosy and warm. I love Minerva's sweater and I can practically smell the hot chocolate. Yum. :)

Dashing Through the Snow by Anon akatnamedeaster, art, Sirius and Buckbeak, G.

Everything about this depicts joy and happiness and winter cheer. Especially the looks on their faces as they 'dash'. And I love the sense of movement the artist conveys. Wonderful work! :)

Whew!
And remember, if you see/read something you like, leave some love, yes?

So I have been crazy busy, but that is no excuse for not mentioning the following lovely things.

First, the incredibly talented mywitch drew gorgeous Snarry art for me. Snogging Under the Mistletoe is, as advertised, Snarry kissing. It's dreamy, romantic, and fabulous. Thank you, dear one! <3

In addition, my hd_erised gift posted! It's called Candyman, and it's got competition, pining, and the most delicious descriptions of decadent sex desserts I've ever red. Oh, and the sex is yummy, too. ;) Go check it out!

Also, the lovely lutienlovemagic has posted their Hungarian translation of my Adventdrabbles13 series. The title is Adventi egypercesek 2013 and the first chapter is Esti mese. So exciting!

And finally, the utterly delightful cordeliadelayne wrote me Snarry! Kitchen Disaster is a tender, loving piece of Holiday Snarry. I just love Harry's desire to do something special for Severus, and Severus' reaction is perfect. <3

Thank you all! You rock like rocking things. ♥

I managed to catch up on some reading yesterday (apparently my muse decided it was her day off :P) and thought I'd share a few things.
All of these are from hprarefest's ongoing fest.
There's a ton of variety over there, BTW, so if you like rarepairs at all, do go and check it out.
Here's what I especially enjoyed.

An Inspection Most Thorough by Anon cryptaknight, R, Ron/Pansy

Stuck-up pure-blood princess Pansy is, well, stuck with Auror Ron having to search her house for Dark artifacts. Awkward doesn't even begin to cover it, and yet they make the best of it. This Pansy is sassy and fun, this Ron is grown up and sexy. They remain IC and yet make things work, no mean feat! Great fic!

all manor of things by Anon segundite, PG-13, James Sirius/Teddy

This features a fun, unique plot, a great choice of career for James (and Teddy, LOL), all the clever banter you could wish for, fun cameo appearances from the supporting cast, and lots of intrigue and excitement. Just all around fabulous writing.

The Weasley Reception by Anon rillalicious, R, Charlie/Pansy

This Pansy is hilarious, and is having a distinctly bad work day. Until she meets a delicious, redheaded stranger, and then her day turns very enjoyable indeed. Alas, there are complications, made more hilarious by the fact that Pansy has no idea who she's picked up. The ending is sweet, and the chemistry between the two, sizzling.

les cousins dangereux by Anon darkhairedgirl, PG-15, Albus Severus/Dominique

Talk about a rare pair! It's not explicit, but the longing is palpable and heartbreaking, and the way the scenes are cut together very effective. There is a gorgeous inevitability to this story that makes it difficult to read, yet difficult to look away from. I also adore the family relationships depicted. The Weasleys are an enormous family, and all those complicated relationships are beautifully handled.

Do go check out the fest, and if you enjoy something, don't hesitate to leave some love. <3

You guys!
So my daily_deviant Banging Birthday gift just posted and it's glorious!

Love You A Long Time is 6300 words of Snarry deliciousness that everyone needs to read now now now.

It's heart clenching at first, Severus and Harry have broken up, but that soon gets fixed, and then it's all sexy, glorious feels and rimming and door sex and Severus is perfect and it's got all the things I love about Snarry. *heart eyes*

Seriously, this story is beyond fabulous!
Go now and read my fic and leave lots of love because the MA writcraft totally deserves it. ♥