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September 14th, 2011
dexstarr
 | 11:45 pm - Fic: The Star (PG)
Title: Between the Lines
Author: ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) dexstarr
Type: Fiction
Length: 1,100 words
Main Character: Narcissa Malfoy
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: HP and all assorted belong to JKR and are not mine.
Warnings: None
Summary: Narcissa never thought she would love anyone more than she loved herself.
Card Interpretation: The Star: "Hope, guidance by one's conscience or higher self."
Author Notes: Not quite what I had in mind, but I tried to do something a little different from what I usually do, and I'm not sure if I succeeded. Sorry! Thanks to M. for beta'ing. The quote is from p. 21 of the American edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
( Between the Lines )
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leela_cat
 | 09:04 am - Art: King of Coins by yappatan
Title: The King of Coins
Artist: yappatan
Type: Art
Main character: Snape
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters.
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape as the potions master.
Cards Drawn: King of Coins
Card Interpretation: "A rather dark man, a merchant, master, professor."
Artist Notes: I wanted to use more imagery from the King of Coins/Pentacles card, but when I settled on this colouring style I didn't want to get overly complicated. I just used the staff that appears in the King of Coins card. Except in this Snape is using it as a sort of stir stick/spoon.
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September 13th, 2011
leela_cat
| 03:41 pm - Fic: Page of Cups by ExcentrykeMuse
Title: Head in the Clouds
Author: ExcentrykeMuse
Type: Fiction
Length: a little over 3,000 words
Main Character: Luna Lovegood
Pairing: Luna/Draco (one sided Luna/Harry)
Rating: G
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters are the creative work of JK Rowling.
Warnings: cruelty of children; brief references to violence and injury (canon)
Summary: When Luna was small, her mother had said her head was always in the clouds.
Card Interpretation: PAGE OF CUPS—The beginning of a new relationship and the dawning of a new perspective on a difficult situation.
Author Notes: I’ve wanted to write the character of Luna for a long time, especially Harry/Luna, but, well, Luna had ideas of her own.
( Head in the Clouds )
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ravenna_c_tan
 | 05:03 am - Art: Nine of Cups by Astridfire (Bill/Fleur, G)
Title: Incandescent
Artist: astridfire
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Bill/Fleur
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any Harry Potter characters.
Warnings: none
Summary: Bill and Fleur dance at their wedding reception.
Cards Drawn: Nine of Cups
Card Interpretation: The Nine of Cups represents happiness, the chance to make a wish, and redemption. Reversed it shows vanity and arrogance.
Artist Notes: Textures came from all over, but mostly from Lost & Taken. Many thanks to ravenna_c_tan! I really enjoyed making art for this fest!! <3
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September 12th, 2011
leela_cat
| 07:32 pm - ART: King of Cups by Leochi
Title: King of Cups
Artist: leochi
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Remus Lupin
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to JKR
Warnings: None
Summary: Remus seems the perfect character to represent this card. He has such a kind soul, and even if he isn't a healer, he still managed to teach Harry to heal himself by conjuring a patronus. (JKR compares the Dementors to Manic Depression.) The cup also could be an allusion to the potion Remus has to take to prevent himself from going wild as a werewolf..
Cards Drawn: King of Cups
Card Interpretation: "A gentle man. A healer. A good advisor. A good-natured, brown-haired man with light eyes."
Artist Notes: Watercolours
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ravenna_c_tan
| 12:48 am - HP Tarot Week Two Round Up!
Week two of the HP Tarot fest is done! Time to catch up on the beautiful art and provocative fics. Once again it appears everything is Work Safe this week.
FIC:
Queen of Pentacles by bonfoi (Remus/Tonks, Remus/Severus, PG-13)
LJ • IJ • DW
The Fool by katzpajamas (James Sirius Potter and Fred Weasley, Gen)
LJ • IJ • DW
The Knight of Coins by inamac (Lucius Malfoy, G, Gen)
LJ • IJ • DW
Five of Swords by ravenna_c_tan (Draco Malfoy, PG-13)
LJ • IJ • DW
ART:
Page of Coins by Venturous (Young Severus, G)
LJ • IJ • DW
Five of Cups by Raitala (The Malfoys, G)
LJ • IJ • DW
Queen of Wands by pinkelephant42 (Molly Weasley, G)
LJ • IJ • DW
Five of Swords by Leochi (Draco Malfoy, PG)
LJ • IJ • DW
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September 10th, 2011
leela_cat
| 11:28 pm - ART - Page of Pentacles by Venturous
Title: Page of Pentacles
Artist: venturous
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Severus Snape
Rating: G
Disclaimer: this is a transformative work of fan appreciation
Warnings: none
Summary: Young Severus contemplates his magic.
Cards Drawn: Page of Coins
Card Interpretation:
"Studious scholarship. A bringer of messages,
someone who is methodical, deliberate; who considers every move carefully."
Artist Notes: This is based on the card in my current favorite, the DruidCraft deck, with the exception that in that deck this card is a Princess rather than a Page. I'll let ickle Sevvie's gender ambiguity suffice. I've always loved his place by the river, where he goes to work out who he is and what is important. And of course, eventually meets Lily.
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bonfoi
 | 02:12 am - Fic ~ The Queen of Pentacles by Bonfoi [PG13]
Title: The Queen’s Wolf
Author: Bonfoi / bonfoi
Type: Fiction
Length: ~ 8,300
Main character or Pairing: Remus Lupin; Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin/Severus Snape
Card: Queen of Pentacles
Card Interpretation: The Queen of Pentacles embodies the following: security is important; emotions are a necessity; a practical and loving parent is not just a description; a sensual and passionate lover is part of one’s being; and, the person who personifies this card is not flashy or ostentatious. Biddy interpretation
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: The world of Harry Potter, its characters and settings are the copyrighted works of J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., her publishing companies and affiliates. No profit was made from the writing of this story nor was any malice intended in any way, shape or form to the author or the actors/actresses who so brilliantly have brought them to life.
This author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country.
Highlight for Warnings: * Alternate Reality; Canon Death; OoC Andromeda Tonks; Original Characters; Slash *
Summary: Before Remus ever came to Hogwarts, his life was touched by gypsy magic.
Author Notes: I have to thank my English teachers, my professors, and all the reading I’ve ever done. I really have to heap praise upon ravenna_c_tan for being so wonderful to host this festival once more. Many thanks for letting me play and for being so patient with me!
( Remus Lupin finds there’s still more magic to be experienced. )
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/blue/artistic.gif) artistic
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September 7th, 2011
leela_cat
| 11:38 am - ART - Five of Cups by Raitala (G)
Title: The Five of Cups
Author: raitala
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Narcissa, Draco, Lucius
Rating: G
Card Interpretation: The Five of Cups: A card of loss. Three of the cups lie fallen, their contents spilt. Two remain standing, though their presence may not be noticed by those who can not see past the loss.
Author Notes: Another beat in my on-going fascination with the Malfoys and the possibility of their redemption.
Thanks to ravenna_c_tan for single-handedly hosting this fest!
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leela_cat
| 10:32 am - FIC - The Fool by katzpajamas
Title: The Fool
Author: katzpajamas / magikcatfics
Type: Fiction
Length: 3,528 words
Main character or Pairing: James Sirius Potter and Fred Weasley the Younger – as well as cameos from Rose Weasley and Harry Potter
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: If you recognize it, it ain’t mine.
Warnings: Language
Summary: The night before their last year, James S. Potter and his cousin decide to celebrate the end of summer with a night about town in the Muggle world.
Card Interpretation: The Fool is the first card of the Tarot and is generally unnumbered, or numbered zero. The Fool is at the start of our journey and is the initiator. Seen by many as the innocent, he has an eagerness and freshness about him. He is young and carefree, entering the World without preconceptions…Sometimes the Fool is seen as too carefree - certainly a good dose of other people's more negative reality could damage him. However, for as long as the Fool has faith in his own purity and innocence, others will not be able to take advantage.
Author Notes: This didn’t end up like I thought it would, but I’m relatively pleased with it all the same. Many thanks to my betas — author_by_night and mollywheezy!
( The Fool )
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September 6th, 2011
pinkelephant42
 | 10:16 am - The Queen of Wands by Pinkelephant42 (art, G)
Title: Wedding Traditions
Artist: Pinkelephant42
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Molly and Ginny
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter and this is just for fun.
Warnings: none
Summary: Molly helps Ginny prepare for her wedding.
Cards Drawn: Queen of Wands
Card Interpretation: "A countrywoman of considerable energy, warmth, and passion, yet practical. Friendly, easygoing, and loving. As a parent she can be quite dominant, claiming that she wants her off spring to be self-reliant and confident, but sometimes tending to become impatient, and do things on their behalf in her own way, rather than allowing her children to make up their own minds.
Artist Notes: The lions (or in this case gryffins, since it felt appropriate for Weasleys) symbolize fire and strength, and the sunflowers represent life, fertility, and satisfaction. Molly or Ginny could have been the queen and I gave sun flowers to both of them, but I put Molly on the throne. I haven't done a Molly-centric piece before. :)
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inamac
 | 08:44 am - The Knights of Coins by Ina MacAllan (FIC, G, Gen)
Title: The Knights of Coins
Author: inamac
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 1150 words
Main Characters: Lucius Malfoy, Walberga Black
Card: Knight of Coins
Card Interpretation: An impassive, indifferent and stoical person, who does not always appreciate the feelings of others. Or a very traditional person who is clever in monetary affairs, patient and hardworking. The Knight of Coins has all kinds of projects going, focussed on improving his position and finances. He takes his work very seriously, and has long term plans, including what he wants to be, what he wants to do. This can cause him problems when it comes to handling the unexpected or improvising. If he didn't plan for it, he doesn't know what to do about it...
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Based on characters and situations created by JK Rowling.
Warnings: None (just conversation and threats)
Summary: It is 1979. Following the death of Cygnus Black Lucius Malfoy pays a visit to the Head of the Black family, Walberga, with a question...
Notes: This turned into two Knights of Coins facing off against each other. Which is what happens when you use half a dozen Tarot packs for research. Thanks to Ravenna for inviting me to play.
( The Knights of Coins )
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September 5th, 2011
ravenna_c_tan
 | 02:40 pm - Five of Swords by Ravenna C. Tan (FIC, PG-13)
Title: Five of Swords
Author: ravenna_c_tan
Type: Fiction
Length: 3900 words
Main character or Pairing: Draco Malfoy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Characters belong to JK Rowling & her publishers.
Warnings:
Summary: A few years after the Voldemort war is over, Draco has left England and everyone he knew behind. He's living hard on the streets of New Orleans, making money reading Tarot cards to tourists. A mysterious stranger prompts him, though, to look into his own past... and future.
Card Interpretation: "It is a card that warns of impending failure should one continue in their present direction."
Author Notes: Thanks to nishizono for beta-reading! I had been struggling with the fic I had been writing for the fest, but then Leochi posted her art of Draco as the Five of Swords... I abandoned the old fic and I wrote this one in one day. I know it's unusual for me to write anything below NC-17, but this fic just didn't warrant smut. Draco has flashbacks to canon moments in the books, and I've used the actual dialogue from those scenes.
( Read more... )
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September 4th, 2011
ravenna_c_tan
| 04:30 pm - Five of Swords by Leochi (ART, PG)
Title: Five of Swords
Artist: Leochi
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Draco Malfoy
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to JKR
Warnings: None
Summary: Draco musing over the Dark Mark and asking himself whether he did the right thing.
Cards Drawn: Five of Swords
Card Interpretation: ""Feelings associated with loss and defeat. It is a card that warns of impending failure should one continue in their present direction."
Artist Notes: Watercolours - Sorry if I'm a bit early posting this, but I'm afraid RL will be so busy tomorrow that I fear I might forget about the post.
Click the thumbnail to see the full image.
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September 3rd, 2011
ravenna_c_tan
| 02:22 pm - Week One Roundup!
Week One of the HP Tarot Fest has wrapped up!
Check out the beautiful art and entrancingly thoughtful short fics from this week! Now on LJ, IJ, and DW. Be sure to comment on whichever site you prefer. (And remember, we give prizes to the best commenters in the fest...!)
All posts this week are work safe!
ART:
Dumbledore as The Tower, by Leochi (PG)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
Hagrid as the 4 of Wands, by CreatoreMagico (G)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
Severus Snape as the 4 of Cups, by MoodyWho (G)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
FIC:
Lavender Brown/Harry Potter as the 4 of Swords, "Scars" by bk03 on LJ/bdk on IJ (PG-13)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
Fred and George as The Sun, by AnneScriblerian (PG)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
Harry/Hermione as the 8 of Wands, by mihnn (PG-13)
InsaneJournal
LiveJournal
DreamWidth
(P.S. I could still use a moderator to do the crossposting here on IJ. If you're interested, there are 3 weeks of fest left! 2 posts per day M-F and one roundup on the weekend!)
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ravenna_c_tan
| 12:20 am - Four of Wands, by Creatore Magico (Hagrid, G)
Title: Four of Wands
Artist: [info]creatore_magico
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Rubeus Hagrid
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Rubeus Hagrid (c) JKR
Warnings: None
Summary: Scene from the philosophers stone.
Cards Drawn: Four of Wands
Card Interpretation: The fruits of one's labour, hard work resulting in the successful completion of a project. The Four of Wands heralds celebration, good times, a happy and harmonious home environment and good news.
Artist Notes: I tried to include as much of the cards symbolism as I could such as the castle, archway, grapes, and flowers and such. What better man to go on such a positive card as Mr Hagrid?
(click thumbnail to see full sized image)
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ravenna_c_tan
| 12:18 am - Four of Cups
Title: Four of Cups
Artist:[info]moodywho
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Young Severus
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Cards Drawn: Four of Cups
Card Interpretation: The querent is being pushed into a bad situation or forced to do something that seems undesirable to him. Alternatively, a distraction with affairs already present, although not necessarily all that is pressing. He need only look in a new direction to find the gift he is ignoring.
Artist Notes: Linoleum Block Print. I tried to convey some of the contradictions inherent in this card. Is the fourth cup harmful or beneficial? Poor Severus!
(click the thumbnail to see the full image)
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ravenna_c_tan
| 12:16 am - The Sun, by AnneScriblerian
Title: The Sun
Author: annescriblerian on LJ
Type: Fiction
Length: 4 x 100
Main Character or Pairing: Fred and George Weasley
Rating: PG
Summary: George can't seem to fly high enough
Card Interpretation: The Sun represents the culmination of all hopes, dreams, and energy. The splendor of the sun draws us forward, and its light and energy bless all of our efforts. Culmination, joy, and brilliance.
Author Notes: Sometimes I see the Weasley twins as the fireworks they so love to make: too amazing to stay with us for long. Warning: this is a sad story. Thank you to[info]ravenna_c_tan for everything.
Author Note (added later): "It should be at least 1000 words" means it's a suggestion, right? I couldn't argue the muse down.
When the dream begins, it is beautiful. Their shining feathers leave trails of sparks on the air, and they both spin until the earth is a green blur beneath them.
Some part of him must know what is coming, but George still enjoys the weightless feeling and the laughter.
Afterwards, he hates himself for this.
The wings are not made of wax. They are made of fireworks and feathers and magic.( Read more... )
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ravenna_c_tan
| 12:12 am - The Tower, by Leochi
Artist: leochi
Type: Art
Main character or Pairing: Albus Dumbledore
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to JKR
Warnings: None
Summary: Dumbledore's last moments.
Cards Drawn: The Tower
Card Interpretation: "The alchemy of destruction is that it gives birth to truth and strength."
Artist Notes: Watercolours
(click the thumbnail to see the full size picture)
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September 2nd, 2011
mihnn
| 10:47 pm - Eight of Wands - Fic
Title: Four Times That Harry Should Have Gotten The Hint and The One Time He Did.
Author: mihnn
Type: Fiction
Length: 3,501
Main character or Pairing: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all its characters belong to JK Rowling. Not me.
Warnings: None really.
Summary: Sometimes, all it takes is a moment for realisation to dawn. A moment for you to understand what you’ve known all along.
Card Interpretation: Eight of Wands - This card will often represent the type of cathartic discussion which resolves misunderstanding and ends confusion. When passing through an event which is sign-posted by the 8 of Wands, there's often a feeling of quick-moving energy, and a sense that obstacles are being swept out of your path. It can also signify the quick beginning of a romance.
Author Notes: Thank you so much to Mandy for giving this a quick once over. I really appreciate it. All other mistakes are mine.
( Four times that Harry should have gotten the hint and the one time he did )
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