Harry and Draco World Cup

Title: Sealed With A Kiss
Team: Epilogue
Author: silverdragon87
Prompt: 12. Keep your friends close, and your enemies stupefied.
Wordcount: 4,300
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None.
Summary: Nearly four years after the war, Draco Malfoy has tried his best to move on, but when the Minister of Magic gives him an offer he can't refuse, Draco finds himself trying to get a reluctant Harry Potter to rejoin the wizarding world.
Author's Note: Written as a series of letters.

( Sealed With A Kiss )

Title: Four Seasons In One Day
Team: Epilogue
Artist: sirra_scribbles
Prompt: 4. Never tickle a sleeping dragon.
Rating: PG
Warnings: Many images (97 panels)
Summary: "The Menticuristry Unit of St Mungo's Hospital provides treatment and guidance for witches and wizards of all ages and backgrounds with mental health issues. In addition to comprehensive mental health services, we are staffed with the finest and highly experienced Mind Healers and Menticurists to serve the magical community." - St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries
Artist's Note: Thanks to my team for your support and help! And as always, my forever gratitude to A.

( Four Seasons In One Day )

Title: Mixed Feelings
Team: Epilogue
Author: nolagal
Prompt: 6. No use in crying over spilt potion.
Wordcount: 15,637
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: None.
Summary: Harry is called to Hogwarts because his son, Albus, is acting strange including crying uncontrollably during Professor Malfoy's class. As the situation progresses, Harry discovers that Albus isn't the only one who needs help.
Author's Note: Special thanks to my beta betelin_notecor

( Mixed Feelings )

Title: Wouldn't Have Been
Author: yeuxmarrons
Team: Epilogue
Prompt: 24. Don't count your mandrakes before they're re-potted.
Wordcount: 7,515
Rating: PG
Warnings: A bit angsty, I suppose.
Summary: Harry's run away from the wizarding world, and none of his friends have been able to convince him to come back. When Draco is asked to see what he can do, he's sure they'll have one quick argument and he'll be on his way. It doesn't quite work out like that.
Author's Note This is my first time participating in organized fic-writing this way, and it's been a lot of fun. Thanks especially to the rest of Team Epilogue for the help and encouragement.

( Wouldn't Have Been )

Title: Unity
Team: Epilogue
Author: confusedkayt
Prompt: The World
Wordcount: 2,097
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None.
Summary: The world is bigger than England. The task is bigger than a hero. And the time is ripe.
Author's Note: Thank you to my lovely beta, S, and to the very helpful N, and L for their zillions of contributions.

( Unity )

Title: Homecoming
Team: Epilogue
Author: novembersnow
Prompt: Temperance
Wordcount: Approx. 27,000
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Infidelity, sort of (divorce in progress)
Summary: Harry thinks spending two weeks as a guest lecturer at Hogwarts will offer the perfect chance to get away from his troubles. Then he meets his assigned faculty guide: Potions Master Draco Malfoy.
Author's Note: Grateful thanks to my two industrious (and pushy!) betas, who will be named later.

( Homecoming )

Title: Love in a London Tube Stop (Under Construction)
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: klynie1
Prompt: The Chariot
Wordcount: About 18,400
Rating: NC-17-lite
Warnings: Infidelity (but in an open marriage, which should probably be another warning, I suppose), Open marriage (see?), Cheating (for readers who are hopelessly honest), A Very Tiny Bit of girl-kissing-girl action
Summary: A Romance, In Diverse Parts, Involving Champions, Cheating and Chariots in Various and Sundry Combinations.
Author's Note: A literal translation of my card, as a tribute to the Chariot many ride: the London Underground. Hugs and love to Team Epilogue. Any mistakes you notice are my own.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy and all associated characters from the Harry Potter universe are the property of J.K. Rowling and those to whom she has licensed her creations, including without limitation Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No copyright infringement is intended. The author is making no profit from this story.

( Love in a London Tube Stop (Under Construction) )

Title: Equal Vows
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: lesyeuxverts00
Prompt: The Hermit
Wordcount: 21k
Rating: hard R
Warnings: infidelity, forced bonding (of a sort)
Summary: Harry learns to act without Dumbledore's guidance. Draco is lost without Snape, and will do anything to get his mentor back.
Author's Note: I used the literal meaning of the prompt and the Tarot interpretation, the hermit as a guide or mentor. Huge thanks to my betas, who made all the difference.

( Equal Vows )

Title: Past and Present
Team: Epilogue
Artist: jin_fenghuang
Prompt: The Most Important H/D Moment from the Books
Rating: PG13
Warnings: animated, wait for it!
Summary: Two locations, the platform 9 3/4 and the infamous bathroom, in the past (yellowish) and the present (white).
Artist's Note Past = Sectumsempra bathroom scene, and Draco breaking Harry's nose. Present = epilogue scene of 'Draco and luggage' + heated kiss in the bathroom, which we all know will happen about 5 minutes after the train has left. Enjoy!

( Past and Present )

Title: No Fury
Team: Epilogue
Author: meri_oddities
Prompt: Wheel of Fortune (reversed)
Wordcount: +/- 24,000
Rating: Adult
Warnings: none
Summary: After years of avoiding Draco Malfoy, Auror Harry Potter is forced into a situation where he can't anymore.
Author's Note Many thanks to my betas R, P, L and S. They all made this story much better. Any mistakes after their hard work are all my own.

( No Fury )

Title: Of Truth and Illusion
Team: Epilogue
Author: ennyousai
Prompt: The Moon
Wordcount: ~12250
Rating: PG-13 at the most
Warnings: Tentative infidelity.
Summary: The disappearance of Albus Severus Potter was surely orchestrated by Harry Potter's archrival Draco Malfoy. But not everything is as it appears...
Author's Note: Information on the Moon card can be found here. Thank you for Team Epilogue to give me the chance for being a part of this competition. I am honored.

( Of Truth and Illusion )

Title: How You Carry On
Team: Epilogue
Author: acromantular
Prompt: The Hanged Man
Wordcount: ~7000
Rating: R
Warnings: none
Summary: Harry just wants to do the right thing. When did that become so bloody difficult?
Author's Note: Thanks to my unnamed beta, who braved my handwriting to read this in progress! Card interpretation included in the story; I included both the standard reading and the reversal. Go Team Epilogue!

( How You Carry On )

Title: Something in the Brewing
Team: Epilogue
Artist: red_rahl
Prompt: Wands
Rating: R
Warnings: Brief wandplay, possible infidelity.
Summary: One of Harry's kids is sick and only Draco knows how to brew the potion to save him. But is something more than just a potion a-brewing?
Artist’s Note The suit of wands is connected with careers, fire, creativity and energy (passion), which I used as my main inspirations. Special thanks to teammates and betas for helping me out.

( Something in the Brewing )

Title: Life's Hidden Forces (can only be discovered by living)
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: kabal42
Prompt: Strength
Wordcount: ~17,600
Rating: R (going on NC-17)
Warnings: BDSM in main pairing (not particularly explicit, but a key element of the story), polyamory, cheating/infidelity (for a while), positive view of Ginny
Summary: It is never easy to love or need - especially not when it hurts to do so.
Author's Note: Information on the card Strength can be found here. Thanks, love and respect to mods, participants, my Team and it's fabulous captains! C gets my first-born.

( Life's Hidden Forces (can only be discovered by living) )

Title: Day of the Dead
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: _pinkchocolate
Prompt: Death
Wordcount: ~18k
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Infidelity
Summary: On the evening of the anniversary of the war, everything changed.
Author's Note: Death represents destruction of the old clearing the way for new growth. I used both figurative and literal interpretations. Thanks to my teammates for their invaluable last minute help!

( Day of the Dead )

Title: The Last Voice
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: malachic
Prompt: The Lovers
Wordcount: About 5,900
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Infidelity, cheating, angst
Summary: Who knew a single letter could change so much?
Author's Note: Hugs to Team Epilogue, especially N and L, without which this fic would be considerably worse. Interpretation of card is literal and tarot.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy and all associated characters from the Harry Potter universe are the property of J.K. Rowling and those to whom she has licensed her creations, including without limitation Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No copyright infringement is intended. The author is making no profit from this story.

( The Last Voice )

Title: No More Illusions
Team: Epilogue
Artist: twilightsorcery
Prompt: Swords
Rating: R
Warnings: Adultery. Obviously.
Summary: In this moment of clarity, Ginny finally realizes that she's lost her husband forever.
Artist's Note: I loved drawing this. It's one of my favorite pieces ever.

( No More Illusions )

Title: DIY Messiah
Team: Epilogue
Author: scoradh
Prompt: the Tower
Wordcount: about 27,000
Rating: R
Warnings: none.
Summary: Harry stopped hating Draco Malfoy on Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Author's Note Thanks to my betas, who hereafter have my eternal gratitude.

( DIY Messiah )

Title: How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?
Team: Team Epilogue
Author: mahaliem
Prompt: Empress
Wordcount: 26,532
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Language, sexual situations
Summary: In order to keep custody of his children, Draco needs to find a spouse that will shore up the Malfoy family's tattered reputation. But what starts off as a means to an end gets more complicated when Draco's target reawakens feelings in him that he hasn't had in a long while, and Draco starts to feel alive for the first time since his wife's death.
Author's Note Empress Prompt—Parenting, Nurturing, New Love, New Life.

Thank you to my betas—M, N, O, and fellow team members, with an extra-special note of gratitude to M.

( How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? )

Title: Breaking all the Rules
Team: Epilogue
Author: frayach
Prompt: The Hierophant
Wordcount: 22,800
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Crack!fic, swinging, boys in pink knickers and kitty-ears, rimming, and a couple exceedingly brief het sex scenes
Summary: Malfoy is slowly wringing the last vestiges of pleasure from Harry’s life with all his rules and committees and agendas and reports. Or is he?

( Breaking all the Rules )