Straight? So is spaghetti until you heat it up.

Once again I'm stuned by the inventiveness of the H/D fandom.

hd_inspired had over 200 prompts for our Back to School fest!

If you haven't yet seen today's art post for Team Fanon, These Five Years then do so because it's beyond words really and this artist has surpassed herself (as if that were possible). Oh, and make sure you have the sound turned up.

calanthe_fics said: If I was a better writer I would attempt the story behind the pictures, but I doubt that many people could do it justice - probably not me. I believe you could Cal; I also think frayach could if she were so inclined.

calanthe_fics commented on how much she liked my icon. *points to icon*

It's taken from a series of paintings collectively known as The Four Seasons. I commissioned celestialsoda to do the series because I loved her dynamic style so much. She's also the artist that led me to discover lillithium before lillithium was smitten with Harry and Draco.

Anyway, I thought it would be nice to show the whole series for those of you who were not around when they were created. Obviously, the paintings are so much more intense in real life.

The Commission

I asked soda to depict the four stages of a H/D relationship in time with Spring (desire, the first kiss), Summer (passion, ecstasy), Autumn (discontent, the beginning of the end) and Winter (the inevitable break-up and desolation).

*Be warned - not dial up friendly under the cut*

( The Four Seasons )

*Buttons up flack jacket and holds up hand*

I signed up for hd_holidays last fest, but, for personal reasons I'm not going into here, I had to drop out and the person who wrote the fic specifically for me and my request, romaine24, didn't post her fic to the comm.

I requested:

Kinks, genres or special requests: plot (esp' mystery, suspense or adventure with unusual magical spells or devices), creature!fic, UST, AWS, snarky Draco, final surrender to desire, first time, hurt/comfort, some element of angst, bondage/dubcon.

Two or three prompts: #1 A muggle archaeological dig that unearths a very dangerous Dark artifact in the UK or abroad, #2 Someone goes missing requiring exploration of some unknown magical place leading to trouble - UK or abroad. Prompts can be ignored if nothing strikes.

romaine24 certainly delivered what I wanted in spades. When I read the fic, all 48,737 words of it, I was transfixed. It was one of those occasions where you start reading and before you know it, four hours has passed. Now, what I requested may not be everybody's cup of tea, but for those of you that like: plot, mystery, creature!fic (inventively used), magical rituals, a developing relationship between Harry and Draco, and inclusion of TNG, I present to you:

Survival of the Species, H/D, NC-17, Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Creature!fic. Warnings: Dubious Consent, Mpreg, Suicide Attempt, Deathly Hallows Spoilers.

Author's summary: Draco approaches Harry on the 9 ¾ platform, after their sons have boarded the Hogwarts Express, and invites him over for tea. The discussion they have leads them on an adventure that neither could have expected. HPDH compliant.

Go. Read. Enjoy.

I had the pleasure of beta reading sansa1970's recently posted Albus/Scorpius fic. Had I not been asked to do so, it's likely that I would not have read this TNG fic for some time because I'm not especially invested in that pairing. But oh, what a wonderful read it was. My heart was fair pounding by the end: a sure sign that I've enjoyed a fic so much I've become excited (does that happen to anyone else?). The story is written at a depth I know I'll never achieve; it's so much more than mere narrative. The characters are wonderful and Harry's part in the fic had me thinking Oh, that's so Harry. *adores Harry*

Man's Dwelling Place, AS/S, NC-17, Angst, H/C, Romance.

Author's summary: Scorpius is the lone survivor of a tragedy that cost him his family, his identity, and his past. Albus shows him a possible future for them both.

And finally...

Over a year ago the hd_365 comm left Harry and Draco agreeing to marry each other. This year hd_365 returns to follow the lads as they plan and prepare for their wedding. Who knows what strange wizarding customs will be revealed to Harry, or how the lads will cope with both Narcissa and Molly putting in their two-penneth. Yours truly is back in the saddle as one of the authors, so finally, after 7 months, I will write something. ETA Forgot to say that posts will be fortnightly, around the middle and end of each month.


Art by tweeney banner by sassy_cissa

Coming to your screen soon.

rec, rec, reccity rec.

I've just read one of the best H/D fics I've come across in a long time. If you are still catching up on your fest reading, as I am, make sure you read (and comment on because we all know how comments seem to tail off for fics near the end of a fest) Vale Sanare. It's absolutely fucking fabulous!

Here be a little thing I wrote last week at the Sectus picnic drabblethon for the prompt 'Omnioculars'. Rating PG-13, word count - 350ish.

( Appearances Can Be Deceiving )

who requested something from the P is for Persuasion arc, originally written for hd_365. This fic follows events in So Many Questions by my co-conspirator profmckitten and my follow up: A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush. Hope you like it mordyn4.

Title: The Plot Thickens
Author: lusiology
Pairing: HP/DM
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 1371
Genre: Mystery
Disclaimer No ownership, no money
Beta:
Prompt Timestamp for mordyn4
Summary In which there is bad news from Aegis, a cloak and dagger meeting, and Draco makes the aquaintance of an unusual type of ferret.


( The Plot Thickens )

The BAFTA's (think UK Oscars) held at a new venue this year - the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. To celebrate the use of one of my favourite venues, I thought I'd dust off a very early fic of mine using that location. It was my first smut too, and will always hold a special place in my heart. It's been overhauled and, I think, much improved. If you've wondered where Harry's obsession with dancer Adam Cooper stems from, read on:

Title: After The Ballet Is Over - The Director's Cut
Author: lusiology
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Rating: NC-17
Genre: Smut
Word Count: 3475
Beta: saladbats, mistakes in the additional material are my own.
Summary: “And I double dare you, Harry, to tell me right here, right now, what you fantasise about while you wank off in your little office." He leaned closer and murmured, "While you fuck your hand.”

A/N: Originally written for jamie2109 and nocturnali’s AWDT.

( After The Ballet Is Over )

For those of you who have been waiting patiently for the complete fic, I hope it was worth it.

Title: A Bitter Pill to Swallow (6/6)
Author: Me! lusiology
Pairing: HP/DM
Genre: Angst!!!
Disclaimer: No ownership, no money
Word count: 1924 (fic total 7519 - OMG!)
Beta: dacro *smooches* and saladbatswho spent most of her trip to the UK listening to me wibble about this.
Summary: Harry is a leader, hero, loyal friend and lover. Harry is also exceedingly jealous of Draco, which has consequences for everyone.
Concrit is welcomed and appreciated

Earlier parts found here.

( A Bitter Pill to Swallow part 6 )

Title: A Bitter Pill to Swallow (4/6)
Author: Me!
Pairing: H/D
Rating: NC-17 over all
Genre: Angst
Disclaimer: No ownership, no money
Word count: 1443
Beta: not yet
Summary: Harry is a leader, hero, loyal friend and lover. Harry is also exceedingly jealous of Draco, which has consequences for everyone.


( A Bitter Pill to Swallow part 4 )