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July 25th, 2009
ravenna_c_tan
 | 02:58 pm - HP Tarot Poll!
Any of you who have been following my regular journal know I've been slammed with RL writing deadline for the past year, and it's going to be like that for the next 10 months at least, but I am trying to get the time to sneak in a new round of ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) hp_tarot.
FYI, for those of you who haven't seen an amazing HP themed deck on Deviant Art, check out: http://ellygator.deviantart.com/gallery/#HP-Tarot
As I make my plans for our next round, here's a very simple poll:
WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER WE DO NOW?
1) A round where we try to really fill in all the cards that aren't done yet with art and fics, so we can have a "complete" deck
2) A 'swap' sort of round where writers use the previously created art from the fest as prompts for new stories, and the artists use previously written fics as the prompts for new art?
3) Some other idea I will detail in comments...
Cross-posted to the LJ comm, IJ comm, and my journals!
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October 2nd, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 02:24 am - HP Tarot Award Winners!
hp_tarot Fest Round Three, Awards List
Thanks to everyone who nominated fic and art for awards! We got a LOT of nominations, and I was pleased to see very often the same piece would get similar or the same nomination from multiple people. Also, many of the best pieces were nominated for multiple things – I chose only one award per piece, though.
Before we get into the art and fic awards, we have a few special awards to announce, for Best Commenters:
![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) lotrwariorgodss was the most frequent commenter in the fest, making some on IJ and some on LJ and I *think* not missing a single contribution.
severed_lies was next, for not only the most comments on IJ (100% of the art, and all but the final 3 fics!) but also many thoughtful and well thought-out comments.
On IJ, honorable mention also goes to kabal42 for art comments.
On LJ, honorable mention for comments goes to angelbabe_cj, who commented copiously on fic and art, and to meghan70 and sugareey for art comments especially.
And now to the awards for fic and art contributions. There are a lot of them, so they are under the cut.
( Some really creative awards in here... )
Contributors to the fest, your award banners can be found here:
http://esoteric-renaissance.com/hp_tarot/banners/
named by your journal name. You can snarf your copy of hotlink from there to put your banner up in your journal or in your userinfo! Please do!
Thanks to midnightdesire for making the banners!
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September 23rd, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 12:00 am - Volunteer Wanted
I am just about done compiling the awards for the latest round of HP Tarot, and am wondering if there is an intrepid volunteer out there who would make the award banners for us?
Your main job would be in two parts: design the banner, and then make JPGs or PNGs of it for each winner, filling in their name and what they won. I'd give you the list of those on, say, Monday or Tuesday of next week, and I'd want them back within 2-3 days?
A sample banner from previous rounds is ( under the cut )
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September 13th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 04:38 am - Don't Forget to Nominate!
A final reminder that nominations for any fics or art you enjoyed in hp_tarot this round are due by the end of this weekend!
Nominate on IJ: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/hp_tarot/58133.html?mode=reply
Nominate on LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/hp_tarot/56987.html?mode=reply
Also, don't forget that an award will go to the best commenter(s). So as you are reading the entries in the fest, don't forget to comment!
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September 11th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 08:16 pm - Awards nominations to close soon in HP Tarot!
Reminder! Award nominations are due by the end of the day on September 14th. (We're calling that 3am on September 15th, Eastern US time, how's that?)
Nominate whatever pieces you loved, for whatever reason. There is no limit on the number of stories or artses you can nominate.
The main thing is that people praise the things they liked. The comments are screened to keep wank to a minimum and let people express themselves easily.
Nominate on IJ: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/hp_tarot/58133.html?mode=reply
Nominate on LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/hp_tarot/56987.html?mode=reply
Some examples of nominations:
"I'd like to nominated [info]cyane_snape for an award for going with the cards, regardless of how depressing the outlook and producing something so painfully beautiful."
"[info]winkout for her Three of Wands picture for best visual interpretation and most orginal. I like how instead of having three physical wands or just using one person acting out the meaning, she used the Black sisters to represent the wands and the possible definitions for card that she gave. "
"I'd like to nominate "Chained" by [info]svartalfur for fic most in need of a sequel!"
"raspberry_rave's Nargle Droppings for Best Post-Battle Slytherins!"
"venturous's The World for Excellent Composition and Most Ambitious Use of Symbols and Totems"
Masterlists are up in both comms so it should be easy for you to browse and find what you like!
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September 10th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
 | 11:12 pm - HP Tarot Master List!
hp_tarot Fest Round Three, Master List
Sorry for the delay in getting this list up on IJ!
I've divided this list into fic and art, listed chronologically. With so many rarepairs and gen works in the fest, it didn't make sense to divide them by pairing, though each main character or pairing is listed below.
Please remember as you look at/read to NOMINATE the great contributions you like for awards! Did you think a piece of art or a story was outstanding? Nominate it for something! There are no set categories for the awards. Did you think the interpretation of a character was wonderful? Say so! Was that a terrific plot? Nominate it for best plot! Was the use of color incredible? Nominate!
The nominations post is here: (http://asylums.insanejournal.com/hp_tarot/58133.html) Please help us say thank you and recognize the very best contributions to the fest. We'll also give an award to the best commenter(s)! So as you work your way through the posts in the fest, make sure to comment! (Nominations cutoff is Sunday Sept 14th, 3am Eastern US time)
In the end we had 21 fics (several in multiple parts), and 19 art posts encompassing 34 different works!
( ARTSES! )
( FICSES! )
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September 5th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 03:26 pm - Tarot Fest Award Nominations! Open Until Sept. 14th
Replies to this post are screened, to keep all nominations confidential.
This is the post where you tell us what you liked in this round of hp_tarot! We are soliciting your nominations for the best fic and best art, based on the qualities that *you* found most appealing. Nominations close: on September 14th at midnight Eastern USA time.
Best characterization? Best use of color? Most exciting plot? Most squee-worthy moment? Make your nominations based on what you liked best! If a fic or piece of art stood out for you as award-worthy, nominate based on the quality you liked, or simply say it was "the best"!
There is no specific limit on how many awards we give out, but I would guess at least 8 stories and 8 pieces of art should be recognised. This isn't a competition per se, it's a chance to recognize high quality and outstanding achievement. You may nominate as many contributions as you want!
I would especially appreciate if artists would nominate art as I don't know beans about it, honestly. Best composition? Most evocative? Best figure drawing? Tell me what pieces moved you and why they deserve to be recognized. Likewise with fic: most surprising pairing (that worked)? best AU? most beautiful prose style? Nominations are very freeform, so speak up if something caught your eye! You need not read or see EVERY post, just nominate the ones you did find worthy of note! (To see the previous awards we have given, see this post: http://community.livejournal.com/hp_tarot/36149.html)
We'll also give awards to the best commenter(s)! So please do comment on the fics and art you enjoy. Comment often and in depth if you can!
All awards will be in the form of a banner suitable for posting in one's userinfo. If anyone would like to volunteer to make the banners, please comment also. :-)
( Under the cut, a list of possible categories, for those who really need them: )
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September 4th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 06:29 pm - Week Four Summary Post!
Week Four Summary:
ART:
soramame_kun on LJ did The Empress (Narcissa, PG)
leochi on LJ did Queen of Wands (Ginny, G)
meghan70 did Five of Swords (Sirius Black, PG)
angelbabecj did Three of Cups, Three of Swords, which is part two, continuing the story told in images that began in part one. (Snape/Draco, Snape/Draco/Harry, R)
zephre did Ace of Cups & The Hanged Man (Salazar Slytherin, Regulus Black, PG-13)
venturous did Harry's Triumph (The World) (Harry, PG for artistic nudity)
leochi on LJ did The Knight and King of Coins (Harry/Draco, PG-13)
FIC:
svartalfur wrote "Chained" [Part One – Part Two] (Snape/Harry, Lucius, NC-17)
leela_cat wrote "One (Mostly) Happy Ending, Some Assembly Required" (Snape/Harry, NC-17)
airmidm wrote "Children of Hope" [Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four] (Greg Goyle/Tracey Davis, R)
snottygrrl wrote "Elixir of Change" (Albus/Scorpius, Luna, G)
slashpervert wrote "The Comfort of Old Enemies " (Harry/Draco, implied Harry/Ginny, Draco/others, NC-17)
midnight_birth wrote "Just One Dance" (Sirius/Remus, PG)
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midnight_birth
 | 12:31 am - Just One Dance (Sirius/Remus)
Title: Just One Dance Author: Margot/</a></b></a> midnight_birthType: Fiction. Length: 3,415 Rating: PG Disclaimer: Not mine. Don’t sue.Pairing: Sirius/Remus Cards: Three of Chalices (background of the story) – Celebration. Cheerfulness, dance, energy. Temporary happiness. The harmony of dance is sharing. Two of Wands (scenario) – Desire. Search, curiosity, love, far-off thoughts. Where the eyes don't see, the heart sees. Summary: Many things can be revealed with just one simple dance. Just One Dance
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September 3rd, 2008
snottygrrl
 | 09:57 pm - fic: elixir of change
title: elixir of change
author: snottygrrl
type: fiction
length: one-shot ficlet, ~1060 words
main character or pairing: Al/Scorpius (sorta), Luna
cards: ( and interpretation cut to save some space on your flist )
rating: G
disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
This author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country.
warnings: mostly gen with a bit of pre-slash
summary: sometimes plans change. sometimes sons realise they don't have to follow their fathers.
author's notes: though this bunny hoped right up looking all cute and slashy, it then refused to be written. going on hols certainly didn't help. fortunately, ravenna_c_tan is not only a talented writer and all around interesting person, she is also a forgiving mod. i do apologise for the lateness of this tiny offering. thanks go to edm for the quick beta.
( Luna heard the soft chime of the shop's bell... )
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slashpervert
 | 12:00 am - FIC: The Comfort of Old Enemies
Title: The Comfort of Old Enemies
Author: slashpervert
Type: Fiction
Length: 6830 words.
Main character or Pairing: Harry/Draco, implied Harry/Ginny, Draco/others.
Cards: Ace of Wands, Queen of Pentacles, and The Magician.
Card Interpretation: Interpreted both Ace of Wands and The Magician as very representative of Harry. Queen of Pentacles as prosperity. Because I was surprised by the overwhelming positive cards, I chose to also draw a fourth card to represent the conflict in the story. I drew The Lovers. This suggested an epilogue compliant fic, where Harry, who believes he has everything in life, finds a new passion.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: This is a non-commercial work of fan fiction intended for adult audiences only. No copyright infringement intended. (Full Disclaimer!)
Warnings: Language, Explicit M/M sex, Non-Monogamy.
Summary: After the war, Harry struggles with something missing in his life, and finds it in an unexpected encounter.
Author Notes: DH canon compliant. Inspired in part by the play Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. Thanks to betas LBaum and Mini Mouse.
( The Comfort of Old Enemies )
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ravenna_c_tan
| 02:31 am - Art: Knight and King of Coins (H/D, PG-13)
Your Name/Journal: leochi on LJ
Pairing or Main Character:HP/DM
Rating: PG-13
Card(s) Represented in Prompt: Knight of Coins, King of Coins
Knight and King of Coins: Sensuality, good bargain, win-win situation
Tadaaa! Now for the last of my assignments I present you your favourite pair (or at least the favourites of a lot of LJ people *g*) in the hope you will enjoy this last piece that took me almost a week to finish. My own favourite part is the purse, lol.
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August 29th, 2008
venturous
 | 12:32 am - The World: Harry's Triumph
Title: The World: HARRY'S TRIUMPH
Author: venturous1 (venturous on IJ)
Type: Art - pencil, marker, photoshop and the Andromeda galaxy courtesy of apod
Main character or Pairing: Harry Potter
Card: The World
Card Interpretation: The World: As the last of the major arcana, the Universe represents the height of a progression. Ascension. Opening to a higher dimension. Culmination and synthesis. Enlightenment. Attaining a broader view of life. Moving beyond the personal to become aware of the interconnected nature of life. Harmony and perfection. Peace and freedom of thought. Inspiration and comprehension. Ecstasy. Glimpses, however brief, of the great mysteries of life. Being able to appreciate the larger scene or patterns in life. Faith. Epiphany. A heightened sense of being alive. Enjoying life and anticipating its curves. Unencumbered by the trivial. Being in control of one¹s fate. Intelligence. Independence. Determination and stability. Strength and enthusiasm. Intuition and spiritual heights. Crowning achievement. Reward and promotion. Graduation. Lasting happiness. Purpose. Confidence. Completion.
Rating: PG for nudity
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling, Warner Brothers, Scholastic Publishing and others. This is a derivitive work of fan art. Only appreciation, celebration and respect is intended, not copyright infringement.
Warnings: non-sexual nudity
Summary: When I read this interpretation of the card, there was no mystery who and what this should be. I apologize for the lateness of my submission, but I really took on more than I could handle with this, the Ultimate card.
Author Notes: Thanks to Ravenna C. Tan for including me in the fest, and my loyal art betas Z, LBB and my RL friends who put up with my fandom obsessions. I love you all.
The World: HARRY'S TRIUMPH
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/blue/working.gif) accomplished
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August 28th, 2008
clauclauclaudia
 | 11:05 pm - Fic: Children of Hope (4/4), by airmidm: Greg/Tracey, R
Title: Children of Hope (4/4)
Author: airmidm on LJ
Rating: R
Characters: Greg Goyle/Tracey Davis
A/N: Full header is on Ch.1. Ch.1 Ch.2 Ch.3
( There'll be peace when you are done. )
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clauclauclaudia
| 11:02 pm - Fic: Children of Hope (3/4), by airmidm: Greg/Tracey, R
Title: Children of Hope (3/4)
Author: airmidm on LJ
Rating: R
Characters: Greg Goyle/Tracey Davis
A/N: Full header is on Ch.1. Ch.1 Ch.2
( It's not what we have, it's what we believe. )
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clauclauclaudia
| 10:50 pm - Fic: Children of Hope (2/4), by airmidm: Greg/Tracey, R
Title: Children of Hope (2/4)
Author: airmidm on LJ
Rating: R
Characters: Greg Goyle/Tracey Davis
A/N: Full header is on Ch.1
( The Walking Wounded )
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clauclauclaudia
| 10:44 pm - Fic: Children of Hope (1/4), by airmdm: Greg/Tracey, R
Title: Children of Hope
Author: airmidm on LJ
Rating: R
Characters: Greg Goyle/Tracey Davis
Claim/Card: Ten of Swords
Word Count: Total:10,322; Chapter One: 2,947; Chapter Two: 2,135; Chapter 3: 2,826; Chapter 4: 2,414
Warnings: The epilogue doesn't exist for me so this is EWE. There is mention of numerous character deaths and slight gore. There is also foul language, mentions of drug and alcohol use, Potter bashing (extensive), plots to take over the world... in other words, it is a Slytherin fic. ;)
Summary/Card interpretation: Crushing defeat brought about by idle intellectualism divorced from reality. (Which is portrayed by the end of the war with Voldemort and The Battle of Hogwarts.) Sadness and desolation in the aftermath of a catastrophic and total collapse. (Greg, specifically, how he deals with the end of the war, and the loss of loved ones.) A decisive conclusion brought about through the swift and merciless application of overwhelming force. (The aftermath of the war and what is necessary in order to preserve as much of the Wizarding World as possible.) This card also gives us a glimpse of hope. ;)
Greg and Tracey dealing with the aftermath of the final battle, to include the loss of one of their best friends and the total destruction of their world.
A/N: Greg and Tracey call each other Val and Maeve, nicknames from childhood. According to the Lexicon, the Goyle family is likely from Northern Ireland and I've gone with that supposition when I write Greg. Also, there is frequent references to The Little Prince as according to the 'canon' jandjsalmon and I have created when writing this pairing, it was their favourite book growing up. A big thank you for the hand holding and Beta goes to jandjsalmon!
( What hurts the most. )
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zephre
 | 09:13 am - ART: Ace of Cups; The Hanged Man
Titles: Ace of Cups and The Hanged Man
Artist: zephre
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Salazar Slytherin; Regulus Black
Rating: G; PG-13
Disclaimer: Fictional artistic depiction of characters created by JK Rowling for fan enjoyment w/o profit.
Warnings: Inferi!
Summary: n/a
Cards Drawn/Interpretation:
Ace of Cups: Salazar Slytherin, wearing his locket and ring, stands in his library at Samhain. This card represents intuition, joy, the senses, compassion, autumn, and Samhain.
The Hanged Man: Regulus Black is pulled beneath the waters of the lake in the Horcrux cave by Inferi. This card, sometimes called The Traitor, represents sacrifice, renunciation, new point of view, letting go.
Artist Notes: Part of my ongoing Harry Potter Tarot Deck Project, ravenna_c_tan kindly let me post these as an addition to this round.
 
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angelbabecj
 | 12:16 pm - Art (Part 2/2): Three of Cups and Three of Swords
My apologies for this being a touch late, apparently be relaxing and thinking I had plenty of time, whilst making me more relaxed about the art, made me fail about the timing!
Part 1 is HERE, I'd recommend looking at those first, as they do follow on. If you want to read the (vague) story outline I created these images from, see the cut at the bottom.
Title: Research and Longing
Artist: angelbabecj
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Harry, Snape/Draco
Rating: G/PG
Disclaimer: The characters depicted belong to JK Rowling amongst others, I'm not claiming anything but the situation I've put them in.
Warnings: None
Summary: Harry helps Snape and Draco research Snape's defence from trial. Harry is a little jealous.
Cards Drawn: N/A
Artist Notes: My thanks, as before, to lilydahlia and ravenna_c_tan
Title: Three of Cups
Artist: angelbabecj
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Harry, Snape and Draco
Rating: G
Disclaimer: The characters depicted belong to JK Rowling amongst others, I'm not claiming anything but the situation I've put them in.
Warnings: None
Cards Drawn: Three of Cups
Card Interpretation: Friendship and sharing. Deep connections, and celebration. The three cups are being held aloft in celebration by people from diferent backgrounds or cultures, working together while keeping their individuality.
Artist Notes: Thanks to lilydahlia and ravenna_c_tan as before. Also, if you can't make it out Harry's cup has a phoenix on it, Draco's an 'M' and Snape's is meant to show hidden depths. I see the closeness they've developed preparing Snape's defence, whilst being individuals due to backgrounds, despite their similarities.
Title: Three of Swords (reversed)
Artist: angelbabecjType: </b> Art
Main character or Pairing: Harry/Snape/Draco or Drapery
Rating: R
Disclaimer: The characters depicted belong to JK Rowling amongst others, I'm not claiming anything but the situation I've put them in.
Warnings: Implied nudity and sexual situations
Summary: Draco and Snape weren't oblivious, or against the longing!
Cards Drawn: Three of Swords, reversed.
Card Interpretation: The usual symbol for this card is a heart, pierced by three swords. Reversed, however, it may refer to a release from sorrow or depression. I've slightly twisted the meaning, Harry's sorrow was that he couldn't be part of Draco and Snape's relationship, k? Also Ravenna mentioned to me she sees Slytherins as swords, which I can certainly see, and I associate Harry with the Sword of Gryffindor, hence their are three swords in the picture!
Artist Notes: As ever, my thanks to lilydahlia and ravenna_c_tan for the resolution change and encouragement, and the original reading respectively.
( Here's the story... )
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August 27th, 2008
ravenna_c_tan
| 10:34 am - Art: Five of Swords (Sirius, PG), meghan70
Title: The Five of Swords
Artist: meghan70
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Sirius Black
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: This artwork is based on characters owned by J.K. Rowling. No money is being made and no copyright infringement is intended.
Warnings: none
Cards Drawn: The Five of Swords
Card Interpretation: Defeat, betrayal, sorrow. Trickery, manipulation and unfair tactics have been used against you, but you must accept the outcome and move on.
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