Thu, May. 5th, 2011, 01:19 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Natural Law" for slytherite

Recipient: Slytherite
Author: [info]squibstress
Title: Natural Law
Rating: PG
Pairings/Characters: Barty Crouch Sr., Winky, Minerva/Amelia
Word Count: 4328
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *None*.
Summary: Winky the House-Elf ponders the nature of relationships as she observes her Master and Minerva debate the law.
Author's Notes: The only obvious romantic relationship here is Minerva/Amelia. The other relationships are... wishful thinking?

Natural Law )

Wed, Apr. 27th, 2011, 03:13 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Triptych" for tarteaucitron

Recipient: [info]tarteaucitron / [info]girl_tarte
Author: Kelly Chambliss
Title: Triptych
Rating: R
Pairings: Eileen Prince/Tobias Snape; Eileen Prince/Sybill Trelawney
Word Count: 14,050
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *one episode of spousal abuse*
Summary: He hadn't married the girl for love, Tobias was the first to admit it.
Author's Notes: [info]tarteaucitron, you said you like stories that "illuminate canon" and that "focus on buried emotions and resentments, frustrated ambitions, or awkward compromises" -- so out of your list of characters, I immediately thought of Eileen and Tobias; I suspect "resentment" and "frustration" pretty much define their lives. I tried to work in the "alternative p.o.v.s," too. I hope the result is something like you had in mind.

Thank you to my excellent beta-readers.

"Triptych"


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Tue, Apr. 26th, 2011, 02:49 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "The Cat's Claws" for kelly_chambliss

Recipient: [info]kelly_chambliss
Author: [info]miss_morland
Title: The Cat's Claws
Rating: R
Pairings: Umbridge/McGonagall (unrequited), McGonagall/Hooch
Word Count: 1024
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *Internalised homophobia, 2nd person*.
Summary: You will make her pay, at last, for your flushing cheeks and sleepless nights and dreams that came to naught.
Author's Notes: Kelly, I'm afraid this is a bit twisted, but I hope you'll enjoy it nonetheless. Many thanks to Beth for her patience and to my beta, R, for her help.

The Cat's Claws )

Sun, Apr. 24th, 2011, 01:03 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Face on by Daylight" for therealsnape

Recipient: [info]therealsnape
Author/Artist: Inspire [info]inspired_ideas
Title: Face on by Daylight
Rating: PG
Pairings: Minerva McGonagall / Poppy Pomfrey
Word Count: ~2,700
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *None*.
Summary: It takes more than four Stunners to the chest to take down Minerva McGonagall.
Author's Notes: Bits of dialog from JKR's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix were lifted for the making of this story and are presented in bold type. I tried to incorporate [info]therealsnape's likes for teacher fic, missing moments from canon, canon re-told with a twist, Minerva McGonagall, and women being awesome in the gift.

Face on by Daylight )

Fri, Apr. 22nd, 2011, 01:40 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "A Very Bad Thing Indeed" for Miss Morland

Recipient: Miss_Morland
Author: [info]lash_larue
Title: "A Very Bad Thing Indeed"
Rating: R
Pairings: Aunt Marge/Umbridge Millicent Bulstrode/Moaning Myrtle
Word Count: 14,340
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *[sex, masturbation, culling of deformed pup (ruthless, but not drawn out or sensationalized)]*.
Summary: Just because a woman does not meet contemporary standards of beauty does not mean that she doesn’t have needs and longings. Strong women find a way to satisfy them.
Author's Notes: According to the interview with JKR, "Harry and Me", Millicent Bulstrode is a half-blood. In this story she is a pure-blood. The village Marjorie lives near is real; I did not make that up.

My thanks to albalark for wading through this.

"A Very Bad Thing Indeed"


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Tue, Apr. 19th, 2011, 01:42 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Between Prospects" for woldy

Recipient: [info]woldy
Author/Artist: [info]miramiraficfic
Title: Between Prospects
Rating: R
Pairings: Rita Skeeter/Mrs. Zabini; background mentions of Mrs. Zabini/Mr. Zabini and Rita/others
Word Count: 6,331
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *Sexual situations; non-graphic minor character deaths*.
Summary: Rita Skeeter and Thérèsa (Thea) Zabini are the sole constants in each others' lives. No matter how much Rita sometimes wishes things were otherwise.
Author's/Artist's Notes: [info]woldy, you certainly know how to spoil a writer with plot bunnies. I started out wanting to write a serious Rita/Amelia fic. Then I tried a lighthearted take on Andromeda/Mrs. Zabini. Somehow, I ended up with this cross-product of the two. As a result, I'm afraid a touch of melodrama may have crept in along the way, despite my best efforts. Please, please forgive me. My intentions were good.

Please click here to read Mira's story!





Between Prospects )

Wed, Apr. 13th, 2011, 03:02 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Reap What You Sew" for leela_cat

Recipient: [info]leela_cat
Author/Artist: [info]alisanne
Title: Reap What You Sew
Rating: PG
Pairings: Millicent Bulstrode/Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley/Pansy Parkinson, Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Word Count: +/-12,200
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *None*.
Summary: When an old school nemesis re-enters Millicent’s life it gives her the opportunity to prove herself that she never thought she’d receive.
Author's/Artist's Notes: Many thanks to the mod for the opportunity to participate in this wonderful fest! Leela_Cat, you mentioned an interest in wizarding life and traditions, friendships and relationships. I hope this suits!

"Reap What You Sew"


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Mon, Apr. 11th, 2011, 02:09 pm
[info]beholder_mod: ART: "Brushing Her Cares Away

Recipient: [info]inspired_ideas
Artist: [info]shadowycat
Title: Brushing Her Cares Away
Rating: PG
Pairings: Minerva McGonagall/ Poppy Pomfrey
Medium: Pencil on paper
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *"None"*.
Author's/Artist's Notes:Thanks for your lovely suggestions; I hope you enjoy your gift as much as I did creating it.

Brushing Her Cares Away )

Sat, Apr. 9th, 2011, 01:07 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Far Beyond Pearls" for miramiraficfic

Recipient: [info]miramiraficfic
Author: [info]ldymusyc
Title: Far Beyond Pearls
Rating: PG
Pairings: Millicent Bulstrode/Pansy Parkinson
Word Count: 1000
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *No warnings apply.*
Summary: Pansy's thoughts on her lover.
Author's Notes: I couldn't decide whether to be influenced more by Shakespeare's "My Mistress' Eyes" or the Eshet Chayil for my fic, and I tried several different versions of a story before melding the two. Dear Mira, I hope you enjoy.

Far Beyond Pearls )

Thu, Apr. 7th, 2011, 01:31 pm
[info]beholder_mod: FIC: "Escape Routes for a Stormy Night" for lash_larue

Recipient: [info]lash_larue
Author: [info]woldy
Title: Escape Routes for a Stormy Night
Rating: R
Pairings: Amelia Bones/Poppy Pomfrey
Word Count: ~5,300 words
Warnings/Content Information (Highlight to View): *[character death]*.
Summary: The checklist for dealing with Death Eater attacks has been drilled into every Ministry employee: wand; family; escape routes.
Author's Notes: I wasn't sure what kind of gift you'd like, [info]lash_larue, so I took a gamble by writing about one of the minor characters I find most intriguing. I really hope you enjoy it! Many thanks to my beta for whipping this into shape; all remaining errors are my own.

Escape Routes for a Stormy Night )

Thu, May. 20th, 2010, 01:10 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "Air Heart" for leela_cat

Recipient: leela_cat
Author/Artist: [info]magnetic_pole
Title: Air Heart
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Minerva McGonagall/Rolanda Hooch (background Minerva McGonagall/Walburga Black)
Word Count: 7,814
Warnings: None
Summary: Minerva McGonagall takes flight.
Author's/Artist's Notes: Leela, you mentioned that you were interested in alternative explanations of canon events. I hope this fits the bill. Thanks to S for beta assistance, and all of my appreciation to our fearless mod for her support and patience and for continuing to support this wonderful fest.

Air Heart )

Sun, May. 16th, 2010, 12:11 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "Moments in Love" for noeon

Recipient: [info]noeon
Author: [info]kinky_kneazle
Title: Moments in Love
Rating: PG
Pairings: Poppy Pomfrey/Pomona Sprout
Word Count: 3,500
Warnings: None
Summary: Poppy has known Pomona Sprout since her Hogwart's days. And she just keeps falling in love with the woman.
Author's Notes: [info]noeon, you wrote that you were interested in gen fic featuring Poppy or Pomona and something about seeing those names together spoke to me. This is a look at different moments in their lives together. With love to Jackie, who is not a part of fandom, but who is always happy to beta my work, as long as there are no dirty bits.

Moments in Love )

Sun, May. 9th, 2010, 12:54 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "The News Today (Morning Edition) for cat_goddess

Recipient: [info]cat_goddess
Author/Artist: [info]mindabbles
Title: 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 [info]bethbethbeth for running this fabulous fest. Thank you to [info]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) )

Sat, May. 8th, 2010, 12:23 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "The Madmen, the Scarecrow and the Milkmaid" for featherxquill

Recipient: featherxquill
Author/Artist: [info]cranky__crocus
Title: The Madmen, the Scarecrow and the Milkmaid
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Rita Skeeter/Irma Pince; Aunt Muriel/Mr. Ollivander/Xenophilius Lovegood (mentioned)
Word Count: 2811
Warnings: The rating is the primary warning.
Summary: Irma spends a day of her holiday in one of her favourite bookshops. Irma had established that she was weary of other patrons.
Author's/Artist's Notes: I apologise for only offering a brief mention of one of your requested pairings; if I ever get the hang of the characters I will make haste in sending you another story! I hope you enjoy it.

The Madmen, the Scarecrow and the Milkmaid )

Fri, May. 7th, 2010, 01:21 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "Zinnia and Honeysuckle" for atdelphi

Recipient: Delphi ([info]atdelphi)
Author/Artist: [info]synn, aka Three Sided Orchid
Title: Zinnia and Honeysuckle
Rating: um. R?
Pairings: Hooch/Sprout // Hooch/Neville (if you squint)
Word Count: ~1,200
Warnings: Featured Character Death.
Summary: Muggle plants bloom out of season in the wizarding world. They flourish and wither at the whim of magical energies, a barometer of wizard emotions.
Author's/Artist's Notes: Delphi, I’d wanted to give you something more smutty and less serious, ideally without the /see warnings/, but I’m pretty much a captive to my muse; where she goes, I must follow. I started this intending to incorporate a lot of your likes, but I’m afraid many of them got lost along the way, so I’m hoping you enjoy it anyway.
This story uses references to Victorian flower language. A key to flowers mentioned (where not given in the text) is at the end. All meanings pulled from this website.

Zinnia and Honeysuckle )

Mon, May. 3rd, 2010, 01:26 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: ART: "Conjunction" for cranky__crocus

Recipient: Cranky Crocus
Artist: [info]didodikali / [info]trickofthedark
Title: Conjunction
Rating: General
Pairings: Irma/Sinistra, Pansy/Luna.
Summary: One fine summer everything falls into place.

Conjunction )

Sun, Apr. 25th, 2010, 12:22 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "The Days & Nights & All The Hours" for kelly_chambliss

Recipient: kelly_chambliss
Author: [info]psyfic
Title: 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, [info]kelly_chambliss. Happy Beholding!

Click here to read 'The Days & Nights & All The Hours,' then return to this entry to comment!

Fri, Apr. 23rd, 2010, 12:44 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "Closing Time" for krechet

Recipient: [info]krechet (IJ) / [info]seatbeltdrivein (LJ)
Author/Artist: [info]arcadian_dream
Title: Closing Time
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Minerva/Rosmerta, mention of past Minerva/Celia (OFC)
Word Count: 1172
Warnings: age disparity (I imagine so, anyway), femmeslash ... yep, that's about it.
Summary: Minerva was older, but she was not dead and the girl - woman, really, that's what she was; the way her dress clung to the plush curves of her body left Minerva in no doubt of that – well, the girl was breathtaking.
Author's/Artist's Notes: I doubt I've gone anywhere near as deep as you might have liked, but I do hope that I managed to get enough of your likes in so that you enjoy this nonetheless. Cheers.

Closing Time )

Fri, Apr. 16th, 2010, 12:49 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "Forbidden Fruit" for alwaysasnapefan

Recipient: [info]alwaysasnapefan
Author/Artist: [info]snapesgirl
Title: Forbidden Fruit
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Eileen (Prince) Snape/Irma Pince Eileen/Tobias implied Severus/Gideon implied
Word Count: 4450
Warnings: (minor)character death,
Summary: Eileen always had a fondness for things she shouldn’t indulge in.
Author's/Artist's Notes: Many thanks to [info]wolfish_cat, [info]elfflame and [info]angela_snape for the beta reading, hand holding and making sure I didn't wander off track.

Forbidden Fruit )

Sun, May. 10th, 2009, 12:01 pm
[info]bethbethbeth: FIC: "A Toast to Lord Voldemort" for woldy

Recipient: [info]woldy
Author/Artist: [info]magnetic_pole
Title: A Toast to Lord Voldemort
Rating: PG
Pairings: Minerva McGonagall/Augusta Longbottom
Word Count: 4500
Summary: Neville joins an unexpected celebration.

A Toast to Lord Voldemort )

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