(Beauty is in) The Eye of the Beholder
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Tue, May. 13th, 2014, 03:31 pm
![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) atdelphi: FIC: "Elegy for a Goat" for pauraque
Recipient: pauraqueAuthor/Artist: ??? Title: Elegy for a Goat Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Severus/Aberforth, background hint of Aberforth/Albus Word Count: 17,460 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): None. Summary: Ab has never been fond of his brother's protégés, but he's always had a weakness for goats. He's not sure what to make of Severus Snape. Author's/Artist's Notes: Thanks beyond measure to Delphi, who is the most encouraging and kindest of mods and has more patience than a thousand saints put together. Elegy for a Goat
Wed, May. 7th, 2014, 12:58 pm
atdelphi: FIC: "A Gramarye of Folk Magic" for evensong14
Recipient: evensong14Author/Artist: ??? Title: A Gramarye of Folk Magic Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Aberforth Dumbledore/Severus Snape Word Count: 5818 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): [Transactional sex; a brief scene of animal sacrifice; references to suicide]*. Summary: Time moves with the seasons in Hogsmeade, and season by season the Snape boy returns to Aberforth's inn. Author's/Artist's Notes: I would like to thank my beta, F, for all her help. I really hope you enjoy this story, evensong14. Thank you for the inspiring prompts. ( A Gramarye of Folk Magic )
Thu, May. 1st, 2014, 01:14 pm
atdelphi: FIC: "we lay together on a cold hard floor" for mindabbles
Recipient: mindabbles Author: ??? Title: we lay together on a cold hard floor Rating: R for language and sexual activity Pairings: Severus Snape/Peter Pettigrew Word Count: around 9000 Medium: fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * sexual contact between two characters aged 15–16*. Summary: Circumstance threw Snape and Pettigrew together once before at school, when the future was wide open. Author's/Artist's Notes: To mindabbles, you said you like a happy ending. Once the pairing and era (Marauders) were in place, that was more or less off the table – I’m sorry! – so I went with "unexplored scenes", "friendships that really matter" and "people facing difficult choices". I really hope it’s okay. thank you to L and B for all their help, and to delphi for great forbearance. Title from "If They Come In The Night" by Marge Piercy. ( we lay together on a cold hard floor )
Mon, Apr. 28th, 2014, 04:27 pm
atdelphi: FIC: "A Lonely Road" for the HP Beholder Community
Recipient: The ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) hp_beholder Community Author/Artist: ??? Title: A Lonely Road Rating: R Pairings: Severus Snape/Aberforth Dumbledore Word Count: 4,800 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * anal intercourse, age disparity, angst, alcohol, violence towards an animal, reference to a canon death (Albus Dumbledore's).*. Summary: Two men. Dark times. Conversations which fail to communicate; communication through silence. Author's/Artist's Notes: Many thanks to my beta, E. ( A Lonely Road )
Wed, Apr. 16th, 2014, 03:46 pm
atdelphi: FIC: "Enough For Now" for kellychambliss
Recipient: kellychamblissAuthor: ??? Title: Enough For Now Rating: Hard R Pairing: Minerva/Augusta, Amelia/Severus Word Count: 5,900 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: It was supposed to be just Minerva and her. Add two unlikely companions, Stinky Bob, potted shrimps, and Death Eaters, and it adds up to not quite the trip Augusta had imagined. Author's Notes: This story takes place in the summer of 1980. Thank you to the mod for running this lovely fest. It's hard work and we appreciate it! Kelly, I so hope that you enjoy this. Thank you so much to my beta for speedy and excellent suggestions! ( Enough for Now )
Wed, May. 8th, 2013, 06:55 am
atdelphi: FIC: "Salazar's Curse" for magnetic_pole
Recipient: Magnetic_pole/Maggie Author/Artist: ??? Title: "Salazar's Curse" Rating: Mature Pairings: Severus Snape/Yaxley Word Count: ~7300 Medium: fiction Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: Yaxley is confused but intrigued by powers that don't conform to his life-long expectations. Author's/Artist's Notes: Thanks to Delphi for enticing me to think outside of my box. Thanks to my betas for help and consideration! ( Salazar's Curse )
Wed, May. 1st, 2013, 07:21 am
atdelphi: FIC: "Fallow Fields" for shadowycat
Recipient: shadowycat Author: ??? Title: Fallow Fields Rating: R Pairings: Pomona Sprout/Severus Snape, other Hogwarts staff, Cedric Diggory Word Count: ~20K Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * [Angst, h/c, first time, oral (both), frottage, plain old fucking]*. Summary: Series of behind-the-scenes moments between Pomona, Severus & a few others Author's Notes: There are two birthdates provided for Pomona Sprout in canon, one being 15 May 1931 as well as 15 May 1941. For the purposes of this fic, I chose the latter. I used a mix of book, film and Pottermore canon for this fic, most especially for certain revelations re: Professor McGonagall. Also, I admit this (NSFW!) bit of art might have inspired me just a tad for one scene.... Happy Beholding, shadowycat! Fallow Fields(Don't forget to return to this page to leave feedback for the author!)
Sun, Apr. 21st, 2013, 08:17 am
atdelphi: FIC: "The Vultures of Love" for lyras
Recipient: lyrasAuthor/Artist: ??? Title: The Vultures of Love Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Irma Pince/Argus Filch, Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape Word Count: 13,000 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * Language. Lots of naughty language.*. Summary: None. Author's/Artist's Notes: I had one of your prompts all picked out and was about to start in on it, when I got attacked by this idea and it wouldn't let go. I do apologize, and hope this is also to your liking. The Vultures of Love(Don't forget to return to this page to leave feedback for the author!)
Wed, Apr. 17th, 2013, 06:53 am
atdelphi: FIC: "Flint: Staff Reporter" for katelinmr
Recipient: katelinmrAuthor/Artist: ??? Title: Flint: Staff Reporter Rating: PG Pairings: Marcus Flint/Dudley Dursley, Severus Snape/Harry Potter Word Count: +/- 6500 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: Marcus Flint is determined to make his journalistic mark on the world, but upon setting out to get his big story, he discovers something far more intriguing along the way. Author's/Artist's Notes: katelinmr, you provided an fabulous list of characters, thank you. I did my best with your suggestions, and I hope this suits. Thanks also to our new mod for continuing to carry the Beholder torch! :) ( Flint: Staff Reporter )
Tue, Apr. 16th, 2013, 06:21 am
atdelphi: ART: "At Peace // Like I Belong Again" for sealcat
Recipient: sealcat Artist: ??? Title: At Peace // Like I Belong Again Rating: G Pairing: Severus Snape/Firenze Medium: Pencils + collage + digital editing Warnings (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: In moments like these, they feel like home - like all their missing pieces fit together again. Artist's Notes: I was very surprised to see that there aren't many fanarts (or fics!) out there featuring Firenze (with a delicious exception for the twice lovely "A Fish May Marry A Bird"). I have tried to express what the characters mean to me (their past, present, personality...), and drawing Firenze has been very fun! It's the first time I make a fanart this complex, so I really hope you'll like it, dear sealcat! :) ( At Peace // Like I Belong Again )
Thu, May. 17th, 2012, 11:52 am
bethbethbeth: FIC: "Cultural Differences" for leni_jess
Recipient: leni_jessAuthor: schemingreader Title: Cultural Differences Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Snape/Krum Word Count: ~4,101 Medium: Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None.*. Summary: "Of course Viktor didn't really want to spend the weekend reading for work. One couldn't say that to a man who had nearly sacrificed his life in single-minded pursuit of stopping evil." Author's Notes: Thank you to R for reading this quickly at the last minute! I hope I did not add errors in the work I did on the story after she read it. She was very encouraging! ( Cultural Differences )
Wed, May. 16th, 2012, 01:35 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "The River Horse" for featherxquill
Recipient featherxquillAuthor/Artist leni_jessTitle The River Horse Rating soft R Pairings Amelia Bones/Severus Snape, hints of unrequited Poppy Pomfrey/ Amelia Bones Word Count 9800 words Medium Fic Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View) * A homophobic wizarding world and some readily spotted AU not!deaths. Quotations from DH are in italics.*. Summary What better match than the head of Magical Law Enforcement and the spy within Voldemort's ranks (and Dumbledore's, too)? A very gifted witch and a very gifted wizard might have some hope of surviving a war. Author's Notes featherxquill, I hope you enjoy this. Be aware that I think of Amelia looking pretty much like Judi Dench, only more athletic, because, both witch and ex-Auror. Thanks to my beta reader F for last-minute whip-cracking and helpful beta work, and to bethbethbeth, our saintly Mod, for patience, world without end. ( The River Horse )
Mon, May. 14th, 2012, 03:09 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "The Oddity of Kisses" for kinky_kneazle
Recipient: kinky_kneazle Author: ??? Title: The Oddity of Kisses Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Snape/Goyle, background Harry/Draco Word Count: ~6,300 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * post-war, EWE, frottage*. Summary: Sometimes when Greg's flustered his mind doesn't work quite properly, and then things happen. Like kissing Snape. Author's Notes: Huge thanks to N for betaing and to bethbethbeth for her very gracious modly patience. kinky_kneazle, thank you so much for giving me a chance to write a pairing I've always wanted to try my hand at. \0/ ( The Oddity of Kisses )
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)
Fri, May. 4th, 2012, 12:33 pm
bethbethbeth: ART: "Seduction" for xylodemon
Recipient: xylodemon Artist: sealcatTitle: Seduction Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Moaning Myrtle/Severus Snape Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: She knows she is not allowed to seduce students, but she is allowed to seduce this new professer, right? Artist's Notes: Dear xylodemon, I hope this drawing is ok for you. This is the first time I've drawn Moaning Myrtle, so maybe she might not be Moaning Myrtle-like enough for you ^_^;; And many thanks to the Beholder mod let me have more time to finish it! ( Seduction )
Thu, May. 3rd, 2012, 01:05 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "A Magical Moment in the Life of Petunia Dursley, Née Evans" for pauraque
Recipient: pauraqueAuthor ??? Title: A Magical Moment in the Life of Petunia Dursley, Née Evans Rating: R Pairings: Petunia/Snape, Petunia/Vernon, Petunia/Lily (of sorts) Word Count: ~ 3,200 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * Hints of unrequited incestuous attraction.* Summary: Sometimes at night, when Vernon's fast asleep, Petunia can't help but remember. Author's Notes: My undying gratitude to L for the initial idea, and to L and T for the lightning fast beta. Thank you, Beth, for running Beholder again and being the generous mod that you are. ( A Magical Moment in the Life of Petunia Dursley, Née Evans )
Wed, May. 2nd, 2012, 03:05 pm
bethbethbeth: ART: "Safe in Your Arms" for schemingreader
Recipient: schemingreaderArtist: shadowycatTitle: Safe in Your Arms Rating: PG-13 Pairings: Severus Snape/ Minerva McGonagall Medium: Pencil on Paper Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None*. Summary: While safe in your arms, my cares feel lighter... Artist's Notes: I really enjoyed drawing this for you, schemingreader. I hope you don't mind that it's art instead of fic. ( Safe in Your Arms )
Mon, Apr. 30th, 2012, 02:23 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "An Affinity for Dangerous Creatures" for atdelphi
Recipient: Delphi ( atdelphi) Author: ??? Title: An Affinity for Dangerous Creatures Rating: R Pairings: Silvanus Kettleburn/Millicent Bulstrode, Severus Snape Word Count: 8,814 words Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * cross-gen, consensual voyeurism, and a slight bit of quasi-bondage without bonds*. Summary: Albus Dumbledore (the lying bastard) had announced that Professor Kettleburn had retired to 'enjoy more time with his remaining limbs.' Millicent Bulstrode inadvertently discovers the truth (and then some). Author's Notes:1) Many, many thanks to bethbethbeth for all she does! 2) Delphi, looking back at your "elements I like" lists, I've noticed that at least half of the items have wound themselves into this story to varying extents. I hope you enjoy the reading as much as I've enjoyed the telling. 3) Warning: I really enjoy the premise of this exchange. (But then, that's what you're here for, right?) ( An Affinity for Dangerous Creatures )
Fri, Apr. 27th, 2012, 01:18 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "Steady As She Goes" for shadowycat
Recipient: shadowycatAuthor: ??? Title: Steady As She Goes Rating: R Characters: Arabella Figg/Snape, various Order members, some OCs Word Count: 29,400 Warnings: h/c, UST, first time, solo-sex, oral, massage (all fairly vanilla) Summary: Arabella was in a tight spot when she accepted Dumbledore's offer of help... and then life got interesting. Author's Notes: Thanks to my speedy betas. Mostly book canon used, though some personal fanon might have slipped in there. Note that canonically (or at least per the HP Lexicon), it is believed that Elfrida Cragg was a typo in the book and that in OoTP, the portrait was supposed to be of Elfrida Clagg. I declare writer's privilege to hereby create a new character whom you shall meet anon. Happy Beholding, shadowycat! Steady As She Goes(Don't forget to return to this page to leave feedback for the author!)
Wed, Apr. 25th, 2012, 01:25 pm
bethbethbeth: FIC: "Amorous Birds of Prey" for kelly_chambliss
Recipient: kelly_chambliss Author/Artist: ??? Title: Amorous Birds of Prey Rating: R Parings: Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape Word Count: 3,000 Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): * None* Summary: They were agreed: a simple arrangement that suited them both. No drama, no turmoil. What could possibly go wrong? Author's/Artist's Notes: Many thanks to V, beta extraordinaire! And also to Beth H for running a great fest. The title and quotes in the story are from "To His Coy Mistress," by Andrew Marvell. There's so much fantastic Minerva fic out there, this was a bit daunting. I hope you like it, Kelly! ( Amorous Birds of Prey )
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