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Fri, May. 9th, 2014, 02:26 pm atdelphi: FIC: "Straight On 'Till Morning" for fluffyllama
Recipient: fluffyllamaAuthor/Artist: ??? Title: Straight On 'Till Morning Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Rufus Scrimgeour/Alastor Moody with mentions of Rufus Scrimgeour/Gawain Robards Word Count: 20,000 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: Two wars teach Alastor the old maxim was wrong. You keep your enemies close, but you keep your friends closer. Author's/Artist's Notes: This fic has been one of the most daunting projects I've undertaken. Consequently, there're several people to thank. Fluffyllama, I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Your signup was absolutely phenomenal, and provided so very much inspiration. Delphi, thanks so much for running such a fantastic fest. And for being the most amazing mod possible; your endless patience is immensely appreciated. Also, thanks also for all the lengthy conversations about rare characters; so many of your thoughts were invaluable to shaping this. And to r: Fantastic cheerleader and even more brilliant beta. Thanks so much for all the brainstorming, and the handholding. This fic is immeasurably better for your input. Thanks especially for all the Dumbledore assistance, and for helping me keep my timelines straight. The first scene draws heavily on details released in JKR's Pottermore biography for Remus Lupin. For anyone unfamiliar with it wanting more context, a page with the full text of the bioStraight On 'Till Morning
Mon, May. 5th, 2014, 01:57 pm atdelphi: FIC: "A Guide and Not a Jailer" for ragdoll
Recipient: ragdollAuthor/Artist: ??? Title: A Guide and Not a Jailer Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Alastor Moody/Nymphadora Tonks Word Count: 5,500 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * age disparity, possibly inappropriate workplace relationship*. Summary: Moody refuses to participate in silly Auror hazing traditions. His trainee, on the other hand, refuses to let him refuse. Author's/Artist's Notes: I am so thrilled I had the opportunity to write this for you, ragdoll! I tried to include as many of your 'likes' as possible, and I hope you enjoy it. Huge thanks to my sage and super-speedy beta, and to the mod for all the time and hard work that goes into this fest. ( A Guide and Not a Jailer )
Tue, Apr. 22nd, 2014, 03:55 pm atdelphi: FIC: "Fools in Love" for raven_cromwell
Recipient: raven_cromwellAuthor: ??? Title: Fools in Love Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Julian Williamson/Nymphadora Tonks, Alastor Moody/Nymphadora Tonks Word Count: 4445 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * [masturbation, age disparity]*. Summary: Nymphadora Tonks is Alastor's best and brightest pupil, even if she's got terrible taste in men. Moody can't help but wish she'd look somewhere else when it came to her love life. Author's Notes: raven_cromwell, thank you so much for so many excellent choices and so many great prompts to play with. Thanks to my betas S. and K. for helping me whip this into shape. ( Fools In Love )
Sun, May. 5th, 2013, 08:26 am atdelphi: FIC: "A Dictionary of Silence" for farad
Recipient: faradAuthor: ??? Title: A Dictionary of Silence Rating: mild R Pairings: Mad-Eye Moody/Remus Lupin Word Count: ~2500 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * [mention of canonical character death]*. Summary: Moody is a man of few words, but he has a hundred varieties of silence. Author's Notes: Most of the dialogue in the final scene is taken from Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I've been wanting to write this pairing for ages and was thrilled to get the chance. I hope you like it, Farad! ( A Dictionary of Silence )
Thu, May. 2nd, 2013, 06:15 am atdelphi: ART: "Constant Vigilance" and "More Than Skin Deep" for ragdoll
Recipient: ragdollArtist: ??? Title: Constant Vigilance Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Sybill Trelawney/ Alastor Moody Medium: Pencil on Paper Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * "none"*. Summary: Sybill entertains a guest and Alastor finds that, once again, constant vigilance pays off. Artist's Notes: I was thinking of this as a sort of dance of the seven veils, though with Sybill I imagine it was more likely a dance of the four veils, two shawls, and a bath towel. ;P Regardless, I'm thinking that Alastor really enjoyed himself, and I hope you like it, too, ragdoll! ( Constant Vigilance )Recipient: ragdollArtist: ??? Title: More Than Skin Deep Rating: R Pairings: Nymphadora Tonks/ Alastor Moody Medium: Pencil on Paper Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * "none"*. Summary: Beauty, like supreme dominion is but supported by opinion. ~Benjamin Franklin Author's/Artist's Notes: I figure that a woman who can change her appearance as easily as she changes her socks knows that everything that really matters is more than skin deep. I hope you like this, ragdoll, I had a great time drawing it for you! ( More Than Skin Deep )
Fri, May. 11th, 2012, 12:36 pm bethbethbeth: FIC & ART: "Fantastic Beasts and How to Tame Them..." for leela_cat
Recipient: leela_catAuthor & Artist: snapelikeTitle: Fantastic Beasts and How to Tame Them: a Guide For the Seasoned Auror Rating: NC-17 Main Characters: Moody, Kingsley, Draco, Snape, Abraxas. For further pairings information (spoiler) highlight to view: * Moody/Draco, Kingsley/Abraxas, Severus/Lucius, mentioned Moody/Kingsley* Word Count: 78,800 Medium: Pastels on Ingres Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * Minor character death - and you have to trust me on this one!*. Summary: The summer holiday is approaching and Alastor Moody has a plan: he is going to investigate a cold case he has never forgotten. He is joined on his quest by a bored Minister for Magic, a Snape who will rather be in Azkaban and a Death Eater who can't sleep at night. Together they attempt to solve the case that has haunted Moody for a decade. Together they face immense dangers as they land on the Unplottable Isle of Drear. To solve the case, the group of determined wizards must learn to cooperate, solving the riddle of the mysterious disappearances. Moody, however, finds more than just the answer to that. Much more. Author's/Artist's Notes: For leela_cat who wanted plot, dialogue and inventive uses of magic. Dear Leela, I hope you enjoy this romantic suspense drama; I think I managed to fulfil at least a few of your wishes on the way. I have enjoyed many of your stories, so it was a great pleasure to write and draw something for you. Thanks to my wonderful and helpful beta, G, for her never-wavering support. Without her, I could't have accomplished this. Also thanks to bethbethbeth for patience, encouragement and a bit of hand-holding. Thanks, Beth, you are great! <3 The full text of the 1542 Witchcraft Act can be found here. Fantastic Beasts and How to Tame Them: a Guide For the Seasoned Auror(Don't forget to return to this page to leave feedback for the author!) (note: the link now goes directly to AO3, where the entire story can be read in one section)
Mon, Apr. 23rd, 2012, 02:17 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Eyes Open" for fluffyllama
Recipient: fluffyllamaAuthor: ??? Title: Eyes Open Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Alastor Moody/Severus Snape Word Count: 3500 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * References to abuse of authority*. Summary: The first time Alastor Moody had Severus Snape in an interrogation room, Albus Dumbledore exercised his influence to end the questioning after only two hours. Now, Dumbledore is dead, and Alastor has all the time in the world. Author's Notes: I cannot thank my generous beta readers enough for their time and insight. And a great big thank-you to fluffyllama for such a great set of prompts to work with. ( Eyes Open )
Thu, Apr. 19th, 2012, 01:36 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Unexpected Heart" for didodikali
Recipient: didodikali Author: ??? Title: Unexpected Heart Rating: PG Pairings: Augusta Longbottom/Alastor Moody, Neville Longbottom/Hannah Abbott Word Count: ~ 1900 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * Not canon compliant. *. Summary: The heart wants what it wants. Even if it’s something completely unplanned. Author's Notes: This pair jumped at me as soon as I read your form. And who doesn’t love a bit of something unexpected? Many thanks to J for the cheerleading. ( Unexpected Heart )
Fri, Apr. 13th, 2012, 12:44 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Smiles of a Summer Night" for inspired_ideas
Recipient: inspired_ideasAuthor: ??? Title: Smiles of a Summer Night Rating: R Pairings: Minerva McGonagall/Alastor Moody Word Count: 8325 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * none* Summary: She was just the second woman who had let him touch her -- for free -- since he'd lost his leg. The only one since he'd lost his eye. Author's/Notes: The title is stolen from an Ingmar Bergman film of the 1950s, which was later the basis for the musical A Little Night Music. There's no similarity of plot, however. I hope you'll enjoy it, inspired_ideas! My thanks to my brilliant beta, t. ( Smiles of a Summer Night )
Tue, May. 17th, 2011, 01:29 pm beholder_mod: FIC: "Dolores on the Dotted Line" for chaos_rose
Recipient: chaos_roseAuthor/Artist: donnaimmaculataTitle: Dolores on the Dotted Line Rating: R Pairings: Dolores Umbridge/Kingsley Shacklebolt, Dolores Umbridge/Rufus Scrimgeour, Dolores Umbridge/Alastor Moody Word Count: 4350 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * auto erotica, purple prose*. Summary: Dolores is a little girl with a big dream. And a crush or two. Author's/Artist's Notes: I apologise for the purple prose passages. They are not supposed to make sense. ( Dolores on the Dotted Line )
Wed, May. 19th, 2010, 01:50 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Fresh Start" for r_grayjoy
Recipient: r_grayjoy Author: florahart Title: Fresh Start Rating: NC17 Pairings: Alastor Moody/Viktor Krum Word Count: 6300 Warnings: I think none. Summary: All Alastor needs is more eyes and ears on the continent, but if he gets something more in the bargain, he supposes he'll take it. Author's Notes: r_grayjoy said she had a deep and abiding love for Moody, so I hope this rendition of him appeals to her. She also said she liked awkward romance or sex (but not humiliation), desperation, frottage, and unlikely pairings, as well as hurt/comfort and banter. I think I got much of that in, anyway. ( Fresh Start )
Tue, May. 11th, 2010, 01:49 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Dogs of War" for mindabbles
Recipient: Mindabbles Author: alimsiemanymTitle: Dogs of War Rating: PG-13 Pairing: Alastor Moody/Rufus Scrimgeour Words: ~11,500 Genre: Drama, Angst, Friendship/Pre-slash Warning: (graphic) blood, violence, war; homophobia; mild torture Notes: Thanks to LifeWriter for the beta. Summary: A tale of triumph and tragedy, of two broken men and the war that made them and killed them. Click here to read 'Dogs of War', then return to this entry to leave a comment.
Sun, May. 9th, 2010, 12:54 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "The News Today (Morning Edition) for cat_goddess
Recipient: cat_goddessAuthor/Artist: mindabblesTitle: The News Today (Morning Edition) Rating: PG-13/light R Pairings: Molly Weasley/Arthur Weasley, Minerva McGonagall/Arabella Figg, Augusta Longbottom/Alastor Moody Word Count: 6,900 Summary: Tell it as you see it. Expose the bastards for what they are and if everyone, on every side, hates you, you are probably doing a fine job.Author's/Artist's Notes: Thank you to bethbethbeth for running this fabulous fest. Thank you to cat_goddess for her wonderful request. I really hope you enjoy it. Hugs and kisses to my fantastic and speedy beta, elizassecret. ( The News Today (Morning Edition) )
Sun, Apr. 25th, 2010, 12:22 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "The Days & Nights & All The Hours" for kelly_chambliss
Recipient: kelly_chambliss Author: psyficTitle: The Days & Nights & All The Hours Rating: R Pairings: McGonagall/Hooch, McGonagall/Moody, McGonagall/Snape Word Count: ~10,600 Warnings: angst, dub-con (if you squint), forced bonding. Summary: Minerva reflects on those closest and dearest to her in both past and present Author's Notes: I hope this suits, kelly_chambliss. Happy Beholding! Click here to read 'The Days & Nights & All The Hours,' then return to this entry to comment!
Thu, Apr. 22nd, 2010, 01:24 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Men of War" for chaos_rose
Recipient: chaos_rose / cathouse_maryAuthor/Artist: miss_morlandTitle: Men of War Rating: PG-13/R Pairing: Rufus Scrimgeour/Alastor Moody Word Count: 3263 Warnings: Some violence, swearing, light bondage Summary: There was always the light coming from the small window, the taste of Firewhisky in the morning, and Moody's gruff smile as he opened the door to let him in. Author's/Artist's Notes: I hope you'll like this, chaos_rose -- I've been wanting to write this pairing for a long time, and your request gave me the perfect opportunity. Many thanks to my beta readers, aigooism and kellychambliss. <3 ( Men of War )
Mon, May. 11th, 2009, 01:20 pm bethbethbeth: FIC: "Much Better Days" for dognmonkeyshow
Recipient: dognmonkeyshow Author: r_grayjoy Title: Much Better Days Rating: Hard R/NC-17 Pairing: Minerva McGonagall/Alastor Moody Word Count: 2,085 Summary: The first time it happened was eight months into the first war with Voldemort. Author's Notes: Massive thanks, first and foremost, to bethbethbeth for not giving up on me. My heartfelt gratitude also to R. for being there, as always. And finally, thanks to dognmonkeyshow for the prompt that brought my writing mojo home! ( Much Better Days )
Mon, Apr. 20th, 2009, 12:13 pm bethbethbeth: ART: "The Years in Her Life and the Life in Her Years" for vivien529
Recipient: vivien529Author/Artist: chazpureTitle: The Years in Her Life and the Life in Her Years Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Minerva McGonagall/Alastor Moody Media: pencil on paper, slight clean-up in Photoshop Warnings: none Summary: Number 12 Grimmauld Place was dilapidated, moth-eaten and doxie-riddled...but it had not always been so. Minerva well remembered one particular velvet-cloaked nook, and the tales it could have told. Author's/Artist's Notes: For vivien529, who said something Minerva-centric would suit. I hope you enjoy this! ( The Years in Her Life and the Life in Her Years )
Sat, May. 3rd, 2008, 04:17 pm beholder_mod: FIC: 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' for sweetmelodykiss
Recipient: sweetmelodykissAuthor: ineffabili_teaTitle: The Boy With The Thorn In His Side Rating: R Pairings: Moody/Snape Word Count: 3039 Warnings: None Disclaimer: These characters belong to other people. Summary: Asked to work together gathering evidence against Death Eaters in the aftermath of Voldemort's first defeat, two men with nothing in common discover that's not necessarily so. Author's Notes: Title borrowed from The Smiths. Many thanks to my insightful beta for all the help. ( Behind the hatred there lies a plundering desire )
Thu, Apr. 24th, 2008, 04:02 pm beholder_mod: FIC: 'Moody Blues' for donnaimmaculata
Recipient: donnaimmaculataAuthor: sweetmelodykissTitle: Moody Blues Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Moody/Snape Word Count: 3060 Warnings: None Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters herein. All belong to JKR. No harm intended, no profit made. Category: Humor, non-established relationship, first time, angst, hurt/comfort. Possibly canon compliant, but I won't guarantee anything. Summary: Snape is on the run after killing Dumbledore, but someone is following his every move. Author's Notes: A huge thanks to my beta for her brainstorming abilities and exceptional beta skills. You know who you are. ( Moody Blues )
Mon, Apr. 21st, 2008, 05:17 pm beholder_mod: FIC: 'Taking a Chance' for miramiraficfic
Recipient: miramiraficficAuthor: shadowycatTitle: Taking a Chance Rating: PG.for mild swearing Pairings: Alastor Moody and Amelia Bones Word Count: ~2000 Disclaimer: Neither of the characters portrayed here belong to me. They're the property of JKR. She has all the money and fame; I'm just in it for the fun. Warnings: None Summary: Two old friends have dinner together. Author's Notes: In Book 4: Goblet of Fire, Harry peers into Dumbledore's pensieve and sees Igor Karkaroff being hauled into court and interrogated by Barty Crouch, Sr. shortly after Voldemort's supposed destruction while Alastor Moody sits in the courtroom and watches. This story takes place the evening before those events occur. ( Taking a Chance )
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