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Holiday Exchange RECS (mostly)
Dec. 6th, 2006 08:18 pmA wild mix of mostly Holiday Exchange Recs – result of trying to follow four communities and shamelessly peeking into two more :). Just a collection of what stood out most for me among the way-too-few fics I've got around to reading so far.
Tabby Cat by anonymous [Minerva, Harry, Dursleys, G, gen]
Summary: Cats have their territories. Privet Drive, in Little Whinging, Surrey, is claimed by a stray tabby cat with spectacle markings around her eyes.
Harry's early years among the Dursleys, observed and cheered up by a certain tabby... one of the most canonical, touching and saddening stories ever - gen at its very best (and catfic!gen is always lovely, right?) Do read - so good!Holy mother, I want to Niffle this! *So* badly!
Stars (Sparkle gets in your Eyes) by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
fleshdress [James/Regulus, NC-17]
Summary: A mad AU starring Regulus as emo-rockstar Stubby Boardman, and James as Captain of the England Quidditch squad.
This is too good, too well-developed, *way* too sexy and with far too brilliant characterisation to call it 'crack'. But it's that too :). Most fics only manage sizzling attraction and sex *or* humor, butfleshdress does the perfect blend. Don't run - read!
Of Ice Mice and Tickling Scarves by anonymous [Harry/Remus, NC-17]
Summary: The story of how Harry Potter survives Christmas shopping in Hogsmeade while also trying to seduce Remus Lupin (with an appearance of ignorant sales witches and meddling friends).
A sweet, romantic and funny story, endlessly inventive with little details about Hogsmeade at Christmastime, and superb, thoughtful characterisation. Both cute and definitely exciting when the pair finally gets it on :). It plastered the biggest silly grin on my face from the first to last line. Definitely an uplifting read!
Untangling by anonymous [Hermione/Luna, NC-17]
Summary: Hermione and Luna celebrate their anniversary.
This touched me more than anything else for the way it portrays a loving, long-term relationship through wonderful attention to detail and character, and just amazing interactions. It hit my buttons like nobody's business.
Noticed Him Fading by anonymous [Harry/Draco, mild NC-17]
Summary: Draco hates France, the Ministry, owls, and Harry Potter.
Draco turns to the 'right' side in the war, in his very own grumbly, petulant way :). A superb Draco-voice, and it has everything - fun, angst, un-smoopy sex and blood-thirsty barn owls...
Tabby Cat by anonymous [Minerva, Harry, Dursleys, G, gen]
Summary: Cats have their territories. Privet Drive, in Little Whinging, Surrey, is claimed by a stray tabby cat with spectacle markings around her eyes.
Harry's early years among the Dursleys, observed and cheered up by a certain tabby... one of the most canonical, touching and saddening stories ever - gen at its very best (and catfic!gen is always lovely, right?) Do read - so good!
Stars (Sparkle gets in your Eyes) by
fleshdress [James/Regulus, NC-17]Summary: A mad AU starring Regulus as emo-rockstar Stubby Boardman, and James as Captain of the England Quidditch squad.
This is too good, too well-developed, *way* too sexy and with far too brilliant characterisation to call it 'crack'. But it's that too :). Most fics only manage sizzling attraction and sex *or* humor, but
fleshdress does the perfect blend. Don't run - read!Of Ice Mice and Tickling Scarves by anonymous [Harry/Remus, NC-17]
Summary: The story of how Harry Potter survives Christmas shopping in Hogsmeade while also trying to seduce Remus Lupin (with an appearance of ignorant sales witches and meddling friends).
A sweet, romantic and funny story, endlessly inventive with little details about Hogsmeade at Christmastime, and superb, thoughtful characterisation. Both cute and definitely exciting when the pair finally gets it on :). It plastered the biggest silly grin on my face from the first to last line. Definitely an uplifting read!
Untangling by anonymous [Hermione/Luna, NC-17]
Summary: Hermione and Luna celebrate their anniversary.
This touched me more than anything else for the way it portrays a loving, long-term relationship through wonderful attention to detail and character, and just amazing interactions. It hit my buttons like nobody's business.
Noticed Him Fading by anonymous [Harry/Draco, mild NC-17]
Summary: Draco hates France, the Ministry, owls, and Harry Potter.
Draco turns to the 'right' side in the war, in his very own grumbly, petulant way :). A superb Draco-voice, and it has everything - fun, angst, un-smoopy sex and blood-thirsty barn owls...