The Abominable Maeglin

Turn (HP/DM, NC-17) by saras_girl

I came across this story after I read a recced fic on this site and was just browsing around the most recent uploaded fics. What a treat to find such a gem, though! It's long (300k words), and has an amazing plot. Sure, it's been done before (heck, I've even written a similar plot before): Harry falls into an alternate reality and sees what would have happened if he'd done something differently in his past. Once returned to his own world, he sets about making certain changes in his life.

Yes, the plot may sound familiar, but believe me, this story is masterfully written and the plot perfectly executed. The writing, the details, the characterization, the humour...it's all brilliantly done. A true recommendation for Harry/Draco enthusiasts.


On a different note: I've been rereading a lot of classics over the last couple of weeks. Mostly Snarry. And I can say that even after all these years If You Are Prepared still makes me cry my eyes out. I mean, seriously...I've read this story when it was still a WIP, I knew what was coming, and it still completely crushed me. Though, I can now also say that in my opinion it's still one of the best Harry/Snape fics ever written, even after all this time.

A few more recs from around the fests:

The Cottage with the Purple Door, a non-linear love story (HP/DM, R) by Anonymous over at hd_holidays

This is such a lovely story. It shows Harry's and Draco's building relationship through non-linear scenes, and not just through their eyes, but also through the eyes of their children and some of their (unlikely) friends. A wonderful story.

Come Now, And Let Me Dream It Truth (HP/DM, NC-17) by Anonymous over at hd_holidays

A sweet little mystery, with a wonderful plot, and lovely characterization.


And over the last couple of days I've been reading some golden oldies...because I had an urgent craving for some Severitus fics. Yeah, occasionally this mood just strikes me and I need my fix. So here are my three favorite Severitus fics, just in case someone else is in a similar mood and hasn't yet read any of these awesome fics.


Blood Magic (Harry, Snape, Gen) by Gateway Girl

This is a true classic when it comes to Severitus. It's long, it's got a great plot, and it's got very nice characterization of both Harry and Snape. After they learn the truth about their connection, it takes them a while to get used to it, and neither of them are perfect in this new relationship. I read this fic many years ago when it was still a WIP, and I was pleased to discover that when I reread it over the weekend, I still enjoyed it as much as I did back then.

Mine, and sequels (Harry, Snape, Gen) by Gillian

This is my absolute favourite feel-good fic. I've reread it plenty of times over the years, because it's just so good at putting me in a really good mood. Snape is Harry's father, and takes him away from the Dursleys when Harry's still quite young, to raise him at Hogwarts. Sounds very sweet, I know, but this Snape is not a sweet man...he still resembles Snape as we know him from canon, though of course throughout the story he does open up to his young son. On top of that there's Remus, and little Neville, and so many other great characters, and such a lovely plot. I simply cannot get enough of this story, and I expect I'll reread it over and over again throughout the years to come.

In Blood Only (Harry, Snape, Gen) by EM Snape

This is probably my favourite Severitus fic, for the simple reason that Harry's and Snape's characterization most closely resembles that of canon: in other words, they hate each other. Yes, even after they discover their connection, they absolutely loathe each other, and it takes a long time for that to change. It's got a nice plot on top of that, and I cannot recommend this story enough for those who like the idea of Snape as Harry's father without either one of them suddenly suffering from a personality overhaul.


As I was searching for my favourite Severitus fics last weekend, I discovered the Potions and Snitches, the Harry and Snape Gen Fanfiction Archive. And they have a very large Severitus section. So, yeah, if anyone's looking for me...that's where I'll be for the next couple of days. ;-)

Chrysalis (HP/SS, NC-17) by starcrossedgirl

This was just what I needed...a long (86k words), good Snarry! The story can be summed up as: Harry has issues after the war, and Snape helps him. But trust me, there is a whole lot more to this story than just that. It's got plot, it's got hurt/comfort and it's got some romance (but never of the flowers/chocolate variety). And there is snark...wonderful, wonderful snark. And a brilliantly slow build of their relationship, with wonderful characterization for both Harry and Snape. This is one of those stories I didn't want to see end...it was just so good. :-)

A nice long chapter for the Christmas weekend. This will be my last update until after Christmas, then there will be frequent updates again. :-)


The Price of Peace
by Maeglin Yedi

Pairing: Harry/Voldemort/Snape, other minor pairings (both het and slash)
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: They all belong to J.K. Rowling. I just make them shag.
Warnings: AU from HBP onwards

Summary: After ten years of peace, there is now a price to pay, as Harry discovers.

A/N: Sequel to The Semblance of Peace. You should definitely read that story first, otherwise this one won't make much sense.

Big thanks to fluffyllama for the beta!


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A few more recs from around the holiday fests.

On License (HP/DM, NC-17) by anonymous over at hd_holidays

This is one of those stories that is canon compliant all the way through, and yet still managed to squeeze in a great Harry/Draco story. Look not for romance here, but for gritty realism, trauma, hurt/comfort, and hope. I really enjoyed the plot, the characterization of both Harry and Draco, and all the wonderful snarky dialogue. Great fic!

In Dreams (HP/DM, NC-17) by anonymous over at hd_holidays

A wonderful adult Harry/Draco story, filled with a little mystery, a little romance, a little snark and a good plot. I enjoyed the slow build of their relationship, their (mostly) mature attitudes, and the inclusion of several characters we rarely see in fic (Dudley!). Great story.


Now, for those of you wondering...what's with all the Harry/Draco...where's the Snarry? Well, I'm wondering that, too, actually. I've been going through the Secret Snarry entries over at snape_potter, but they're all so...short. Really, the longest fic I've seen there was about 4k words, and I'm in one of those moods where I need looooong plotty fics, and for some reason there aren't any of the Snarry variety at this time. If I'm somehow wrong about this, please correct me! I just thought it was an intriguing observation...plenty of long H/D fics, yet no long Snarry stories. Was there a word limit on the Secret Snarry, or something? I'm genuinely curious about this phenomenon.

Trailer for The Hobbit!

I cannot tell you how excited I am about this movie. It looks so fucking awesome! And now we have to wait a year...a whole fucking year, before we can see it. *screams*

Also, I never thought I'd say this about a dwarf, but damn, Thorin looks smoking. Just sayin'.

Remember when I used to rec fics in this LJ? Yeah, me neither. But since I've read a few fics recently that I really liked, I just have to share.

At Your Service (HP/DM, NC-17) by Anonymous over at hd_holidays

As I told the author in my comment, just this weekend I was thinking I'd love to read a good, long post-war Harry/Draco fic, since I've missed most of the fics that came out after DH as I took my fandom break. And what do you know, I saw this recced on my flist this morning and couldn't resist. It's long (almost 100k words), and it's GOOD. Even if H/D isn't usually your thing, you should read this fic for the plot, which is so fucking brilliant I can't even find words to describe it. It's a true Hogwarts story, full of mystery and teenage hormones and so much humor, and the magical theory in this story just blew me away. Really, all I can say is, if post-war H/D plotty fics are your thing, do give this one a try.


The Journey of a Thousand Miles For Everyone (Luna, Snape, Gen) by Anonymous over at hp_holidaygen
This is such a delightful Luna fic, with a wonderful dose of Snape served on the side. I absolutely loved this Luna, how she struggles with life after the war and with what her father had done to try to save her. Snape is wonderfully in character and in his own snarky way helps Luna along in her life. Such a wonderful read that I enjoyed a great deal.

The Price of Peace
by Maeglin Yedi

Pairing: Harry/Voldemort/Snape, other minor pairings (both het and slash)
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: They all belong to J.K. Rowling. I just make them shag.
Warnings: AU from HBP onwards

Summary: After ten years of peace, there is now a price to pay, as Harry discovers.

A/N: Sequel to The Semblance of Peace. You should definitely read that story first, otherwise this one won't make much sense.

Big thanks to fluffyllama for the beta!


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The Price of Peace
by Maeglin Yedi

Pairing: Harry/Voldemort/Snape, other minor pairings (both het and slash)
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: They all belong to J.K. Rowling. I just make them shag.
Warnings: AU from HBP onwards

Summary: After ten years of peace, there is now a price to pay, as Harry discovers.

A/N: Sequel to The Semblance of Peace. You should definitely read that story first, otherwise this one won't make much sense.

Big thanks to fluffyllama for the beta!



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As some of you may remember, when Elmo broke his leg, I sold a few things to pay for the vet bills through a Dutch website called Marktplaats. It's similar to Craigslist in some ways, and it's the perfect place to sell whatever second hand stuff you've got lying around. After I made enough money for the vet bills, I stopped selling since it was too stressful at the time.

But since I'm doing much better now, I've started selling some things again since last August, and let me tell you what a change this has made in my life so far.

It's all about the clutter, and I have a lot of clutter. Books, for example. I love books and I had an enormous collection of books, so much so that I was running out of bookcases to hold them all. And at some point I realized that all these books served one purpose, and one purpose only...they were making my life more difficult. It's all stuff you have to look after, and keep clean and thus stress over.

And so I decided to sell most of my books. Not all, mind. There are books I'll never get rid of, like my collection of astronomy books (a secret hobby of mine), or my Stephen King books, or some of my books on dog behaviour.

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