Snarry Holidays

When people ask for icons, I like to ask them what colors and font styles they want. While colors are fairly easy, fonts are less so. Thus, I have actually created a reference chart that lists all of the font styles I have printed in that font. All of these are in a 12 font, so if you can't read it, it's probably not a good font for an icon, though it may work for something larger, like a banner.

( Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Font Styles )

*collapses with relief*
So I TOTES forgot that it was my turn to do yesterday's sshp_prophet edition until our editor in chief, magic_helmet poked me! My email was down all day yesterday so I got it this morning, which of course meant a frantic three hours of collecting the last three days worth of Snarry links to post. Combine that with IJ being an utter bitch and it made for a stressful morning, let me tell you. Gah! Thank goodness was so understanding. *glomps her*

On the good side, hs_inspired posted its Big Reveal today, so I can now claim the fic I wrote in that fest, From The Great Beyond. I didn't think it was that anonymous really since it was one of the few that had Snape in it (as virtually all of my fics are wont to do). I'll be reposting it in a few, maybe today after I post some drabbles. :)

And, speaking of Snape, are you all reading at the hp_cross_fest? Dudes, trust me. SO HOT! And it makes me realize why I love Snarry so much. There's just something about a younger man seducing an older one that's just... *shivers*

Also, since my prophet f*ck up meant I didn't make it to church, you think God'll forgive me? *ponders*

Tags: random

Two reviews at ff.net on Red Hart now, both complaining that I didn't warn for slash, and after I responded to each I have also received direct messages from both reviewers continuing the complaint. I can't even respond to one of those because the person has disabled their own ability to get messages. That person claims that it's only polite to warn for sexual content, since there are so many Mary Sues in Narnia fandom. HELLO. THERE IS REALLY NO SEXUAL CONTENT IN THAT FIC, and furthermore the OC is not a Marty Stu.

*headdesking continues*

Fuck them. I'm not going to add a "warning" for something that I don't think requires one. SLASH HAPPENS. Get over yourselves.

ETA: I suppose I could put a note at the beginning of the story to say, "Since some people are apparently unable to cope with reading male-male attraction, you are hereby informed that there is some in this fic." But I think that's a little too snarky.

ETA2: And yeah, I realize I don't need to post fic on ff.net if it's only going to get me grief. I see it as leavening the crap that is there, though.

Got sucked right and good into Spooks :D I'm up to 5x02, and dithering about buying Season 6, even though it's twice as expensive as the other seasons. I actually cried when ( spoiler ) and ( spoiler ) got killed :/

I also have the hugest crush on Ruth, and every time I see Zafar I get the urge to throw him on the nearest bed and do wicked things to him.

If anyone has found fanfiction, I'd love to get recs. I'm particularly looking for gen, episode-like plotty fic, but I'd love to try anything.

Also, since there was nothing on IJ (not that there's much more on LJ), I made a comm for it: mi5not9to5. Everything related is welcome; please pimp far and wide :)

Also, I need a Spooks icon. *makes screencaps*

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In other news, still no internet. :(

I can't sleep, my stomach's bothering me, I think it's stress since I'm still working on my essay. It's only 1,200+ words with one to two sources, but I only started to write it yesterday.

The stupid thing is being so difficult.

*sighs*
Was grad school really the right choice?

*shivers*

Fever. Sore throat. And it's all GFS's fault.

( Cut for rant. )

Title: Projecting
Author: thesewarmstars
Rating: G
Warnings: SS/HP pre-slash.
Word count: 100.
Disclaimer: I’m making zero dollars off this story.
Prompt from quote_inspired: “I think it’s remotely plausible that someone might think you’re hot.” (X-Files); quote taken entirely out of its context, with which I am distressingly familiar.
AN: This is the third (so far) in a series of drabbles, which can all be found by clicking the quote!fic tag.

( Projecting )

ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER/SCORPIUS MALFOY
Painful Silence, by Betelin Notecor (Dirty)
Al's always been a bit shy, but he's never been afraid to talk to people. That is, he wasn't until Scorpius showed up. Now Al wonders if he'll ever be able to speak again.
Length: 20,864 words / 5 chapters
Published: April 29, 2008 - September 30, 2008
Recced Here: October 11, 2008
Tags: speaking disorder, selective mutism, mute, disability, bff, clueless Albus, Slytherin!Albus


DRACO MALFOY/HARRY POTTER
Gypsy Caravan, by witchdragon (Filthy)
5 year old Harry Potter overhears his Aunt complaining to his Uncle about the "freaks" camping nearby. Maybe if they are the same type of "freak" he is they will want him?
Length: 238,170 words / 83 chapters
Published: April 19, 2007 - September 18, 2008
Recced Here: October 11, 2008
Tags: multiple (well-written) original characters, multi-ship, Harry grows up, child Harry, alternate universe, squibs, gypsies, selkies, magical creatures, chan (sexual exploration of peers under age 18), discussions of rape and abuse, the founders, phoenix, parseltongue, snakes, final battle, horcruxes, soul-healing, Voldemort, travel, visits to many places and countries, Harry/OC, Severus/OC, various OC pairings


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Today my bestes torino10154 and I attended the kick ass hp slash retreat at the amazing venturous's brick retreat house. We were also joined by the littleblackbow, spidermoth, and craveslash. When we got there we thought maybe we'd stay three hours tops. So 10 hours later we left. Now I am thinking it was so long because I talk too much. And not only did these lovely people find out I don't need alcohol to act like an idiot but I also have less shame in person than I do online. Torino already knew these things about me though. So if the rest of them thought "Gryff does not ever shut the fuck up" then I know I have torino and my next trip to Virginia I'll just hide in her basement. But I hope they didn't think I was TOO insane because I loved and adored them each and am so squeeful that I got to be a part of the fun!

I am supposed to put up some of the fics we talked about but my mind is a little swirly right now so I can't remember them all. But I didn't want to forget to put up the link to midnitemarauder's Teddy/Cedric. Which will have you in squee and in tears at the brilliance that this fic is. Please when you read it let me know what you thought. It's posted in four parts and here is the link to the first, the links to the rest are at the bottom of the pages.

Rise From the Ashes

Gacked from jelazakazone:

( Questions and answers )

OK- the first dragon egg I adopted died. Let's try this again: Perhaps posting it to a community will help.

Prompt: 24 Middles
Aurora Sinistra
Word Count: 1308
Rating: gen
Summary: Aurora journies to Hogwarts for the first time
Warnings: none
A/N: this unbeta’d fic is meant for Cipher’s Hogwart’s Express Round Robin along with my 100quills prompt table.

Disclaimer: This piece is based on characters and situations created by J. K. Rowling, and owned by J. K. Rowling and various publishers, including but not limited to: Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended by the posting of this fic.

( Express to Hogwarts )

I lied. Instead of the things I should be writing/doing, I'm instead writing that 4.03 inspired AU fic. This is me, utterly heads over heels in love with Mary Winchester. Guess who my pov character is for this fic? *g* I found some more Mary icons, including this one Highlight for Spoilers: *(and this icon will always remind me of how similar Dean is to Mary. That 'son of a bitch!' scene Dean has with Azazel rings true when Mary does her version of it to Azazel a few minutes later), a Deanna icon (because I cannot resist Dean's namesake who is the peacemaker between her husband and daughter like Dean is with Sam and John), two Mary/John icons, a Dean/Samuel icon (like I could resist Yellow Eyes!Samuel sniffing Dean's neck all territorial like that), and a ghost!Meg icon (because she kicked ass in 4.02, nuff said).*

I am also putting a Mary video into my list of things to do now that I have 4.03 downloaded onto my computer. I even have the song for it, About Her from Malcolm Mclaren. The music for the song is a lot more somber than I'd want for the video, but it works.

Is it just me or does Mary in my icon look like Claire from Heroes? I only notice the resemblance in this screenshot/picture though. Ah well, back to writing!

Title: A Worthy Experiment
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100
Rating: R
Written for snarry100's challenge #131: Random Word Generator. Word: Center
Warning(s): Rather graphic sexual activities implied. ;)
A/N: Harry poses a question and Severus tries to answer.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( A Worthy Experiment )

Title: A Successful Campaign
Author: angela_snape
Pairing: Neville/Bill
Word Count: 100 x 3
Rating: PG
Prompt: campaign
Warning(s): Highlight to read * Alisanne said it was sweet… that probably makes it really sweet! *
Disclaimer: Belongs to JKR, not me. Just for fun.

( A Successful Campaign )

It's been a while since I've done one of these posts and I thought it about time since I do have some big news to report. Since mid-August I've been in Missouri. Yes, I'm with sevs_lil_secret and no, new chapters and stories from the Hols verse aren't being written daily.

( Let me tell you why )

(Stolen from angela_snape

When you see this, post in your own journal with your favorite quote from The Princess Bride. Preferably not "As you wish" or the Inigo Montoya speech.

Am I allowed to have two? *nibbles fingers*

Yes, all right, I have two.

1. Westley: Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

2. Miracle Max: Have fun storming the castle!
Valerie: You think it'll work?
Miracle Max: It would take a miracle. Bye bye!

Thank you to all of you positive-thinking and seasoned fangirls -- you are my strength.

Today I bought the S5 DVDs. I have just (re)watched 513. And, although I did cry a little in places, it was not at all as tragic and distressing as I had feared. ( Read more... )

Title: Convenient Gift
Author: alisanne
Prompt: Written for harryron100's challenge: Sneeze
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Category/Warnings: Humor
A/N: Sometimes George has good ideas.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( Convenient Gift )