hp unfaithful

There are some wonderful infidelity-themed stories and art going up at the current holiday fests! Here are a few of my favourites so far. Feel free to post other recs here at hp_unfaithful if you read something you enjoy, especially right now while the authors and artists are anonymous and can't cross-post themselves. (Probably best not to rec your own anon story or art, though, okay?) ;)

[art] Love and Scandal by Anon at hd_holidays (Harry/Draco, Harry/Draco/Ginny/Astoria, NWS)
An unconventional relationship may still end the same as any other, and you'll still have to look your mum in the eye.

Lee's infidelity appeal: I'm biased because this was my gift art, but even so, it's fabulous. :) A consensual foursome among these two couples goes awry when Harry and Draco start seeing each other separately... until Astoria finds out. Sexy and funny all in one package.

[fic] Packing the Flat by Anon at hd_holidays (Harry/Draco, past Draco/Blaise, NC-17, 6.5K)
Months after their explosive break-up, Draco insists Harry return to their flat to remove his belongings.

Lee's infidelity appeal: Harry and Draco have broken up after Harry catches Draco with Blaise. Beautiful angst throughout, as the original couple tries to work out their trust issues.

[fic] The Great Right of An Excessive Wrong by Anon at smutty_claus (Bill/Ginny, NC-17: incest, 6K)
Ginny loves Harry. She always will. But she loved Bill first.

Lee's infidelity appeal: Oh yeah, this is perhaps as down and dirty as infidelity gets! A gorgeous story of an ongoing affair between Bill and Ginny that spans decades, even while they both marry and have children. Anguished and lovely and very nicely written.

[fic] Sorry Enough by Anon at Kinky Kristmas (Bill/Harry, NC-17: dub-con verging on non-con, 3K)
Harry never dreamed that allowing Fleur to seduce him would lead to this.

Lee's infidelity appeal: Ohhhh, where to start? ;) Fleur showed up at Harry's flat one night and seduced him. When Bill finds out, he takes his revenge out on Harry. Mind the warnings, but in this one we get both Bill and Fleur cheating on each other with Harry.

[fic] Seven Months Along by Anon at Kinky Kristmas (Charlie/Tonks, Remus/Tonks, NC-17, 2K)
Tonks is sent to retrieve Charlie seven months after her last visit and has a surprise under her parka.

Lee's infidelity appeal: One of my favourite fanon ideas since DH: that Charlie was the father of Tonks's baby. ;) This paints a beautiful if anguished love story.

See something you like? Go ahead and leave a few words of feedback for an anonymous author or artist today! :)

I've seen quite a few lovely infidelity-themed fics so far at this year's multitude of holiday exchanges and thought I'd point some out. Remember that in addition to your own work, recs to fic and art are always welcome here! Go give some infidelity-lovin' authors and artists some love this season. :)

Working Late by Anon at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest (established: Harry/Ginny & Draco/Astoria, infidelity: Harry/Draco, NC-17, 2K)
It was always the same excuse.

Knock On My Door by Anon at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest (established: Ron/Hermione, infidelity: Ron/Lavender, NC-17, 3.5K)
As Ron's relationship with Hermione has its ups and downs, Lavender finds her heart broken over and over again.

What Is Right by Anon at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest (established: Harry/Ginny, infidelity: Harry/Scorpius, NC-17, 5K)
While looking for Albus, Harry learns something about his son’s best friend he was probably better off not knowing.

Secrets and Lies by Anon at hp_yule_balls (established: Teddy/Victoire, infidelity: Teddy/James, NC-17, 3.5K)
One day, he will be only mine.

Ride the Drafts in Empty Bedrooms by Anon at smutty_claus (established: Narcissa/Lucius, infidelity: Narcissa/Snape, NC-17, 3K)
Severus is well aware that some of his housemates tend to turn to the liquid comfort of Firewhisky and gin after being so totally rejected; it is now his turn to turn to the sweet assurances of liquid luck.

Shaped by the Places We Inhabit by Anon at smutty_claus (established: Katie/Draco, infidelity: Katie/Viktor, R: AU, 4K)
Moving completely through your life makes you whole... so they say. For some people it’s just a short trip back to where they started.

The Shape of Things by Anon at smutty_claus (established: Ginny/Draco, infidelity: Ginny/Blaise, NC-17: AU, 2K)
In the last years of her life, Ginny stumbles across a long-forgotten painting. She recounts the events of its composition in a letter addressed to no-one and yet, written to the world at large, though no eyes may ever read its contents.

It's been a good month for infidelity-themed work, so I thought I'd point to a few. :)

One of the monthly themes at daily_deviant in October was 'adultery,' so there are several stories over there that might interest you. Check out their 'Adultery' tag from October to browse! Here's a quick round up as well:

You Can Run but You Can't by westernredcedar (established: Charlie/OFC, infidelity: Charlie/Viktor, NC-17)
Charlie's life veers off course, but Bill and Viktor are there to set him, um, straight.

Nothing Like Life by chiralove (established: Harry/Ginny, infidelity: Harry/Snape, NC-17: D/s, piercing)
Some marks are made to be remembered.

While the Cat's Away... by thescarletwoman (established: Narcissa/Lucius, infidelity: Narcissa/Bellatrix, NC-17: incest)
Lucius may have his 'whatevers'... but Narcissa has her Bella.

Twinspired by alisanne (established: Neville/Luna, infidelity: Neville/Fred/George, NC-17: AU)
The twins help Neville redefine the idea of partnership.

Pity by senjy (established: Bill/Fleur, infidelity: Bill/Narcissa, R)
Bill thinks through his reasons.

Applebite by reddwarfer (established: Narcissa/Lucius, infidelity: Narcissa/Bellatrix, NC-17: incest, lactaphilia)
Bella wants to know what it's like.

Planets Shift (and the moon's erased) by envinyatar15 (established: Bill/Fleur, infidelity: Bill/Charlie, NC-17: incest)
Charlie is like a drug, and Bill is in way over his head. It's too late for him to go cold turkey now.

There is also this one, still anonymous for now, which I thought was wonderful:

Almost Lover by Anonymous at hp_cross_fest (established: Draco/Astoria, infidelity: Draco/James Jr., NC-17)
James’ fantasy becomes reality, but for how long?

Enjoy! And if you see something you like, go ahead and leave a few words of feedback for an author (or artist!) today. :)

To get the comm started, I thought I'd put together a list of some of my favourite infidelity stories, art and meta. Enjoy!

( Fic, Art and Meta Recs )