A Small Shower of Recs

[kennahijja]

Two Evils by the_con_cept [Harry/Lucius/Snape, NC-17]
Summary: Harry is caught between two evils'and takes them both.
It's always wonderful to stumble across an unexpected treat involving one's OTP, followed by a mental wail of why didn't I know about this *sooner*! Because this three-part fic has it all: Harry/Lucius, a touch of ambiguous consent, sizzling sex, PLOT, and, most precious of all, convincing, canonical characterisation. Four thumbs up and a giddy Wheeee!

Where All Trains Go by painless_j [slash, mystery pairing, NC-17]
Summary: "Only double solitudes, coupled on a narrow bunk, will remain imprinted on the non-existent map of train-shags, and will be locked in the deepest layers of memory. Sense memory."
The way I prefer my pr0n is when the sex is both powerful, graphic and vivid, and used as a tool for characterisation. painless_j's gorgeous fic is a perfect example. Puzzling out who the protagonists are is only one of the pleasures of the fic – what makes it stand out is the incredible quality of language and imagery. A stunning story - highly recommended!

Open Doors by zionstarfish [Harry/Draco, PG-13]
Summary: Harry Potter is dead. Or is he?
The only future-tense fic I've (so far) seen in the fandom, and a beautiful study of Draco dealing with (or denying...) Harry's death. Includes a cat. No, that's *not* why I'm reccing it ;). It's innovative, with beautiful (and very amusing) descriptions and a strong and honest emotional impact. And did I mention that there is a cat?

Comments

[underlucius.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you read and recced "where all trains go"

It's one of my favourite pieces in fandom, and when I say that, there are very very few that I remember and want to re-read over and over. I can still remember the first couple of lines. I adore it.

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

And that never ceases to amaze me :)

[underlucius.livejournal.com]

Aw shucks, you - it's a bloody wonderful piece.

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reccing it to me in the first place! I probably would never have found it otherwise, because I recall painless_j saying at one point she didn't write much, and I was dumb enough to take that at face value :(.

[viverra-libro.livejournal.com]

oh, my! Thanks ever so for the Two Evils rec. That was splendid! And I never go randomly searching thru skyehawke anymore, so I would never have found it.

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

It's brilliant, isn't it? And I found it through the author's memories - haven't gone skyehawke-hunting for weeks either ...

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I got recced with my first HP fic :) And such a flattering rec it is, and such good company. Thank you, dear! And for the review, too :) *is all warm and glowing*

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

*growls*
When you said at one point that you weren't writing much, you forgot to mention that the fics you *had* written were amazing, right? ;)
I'm so glad underlucius pointed me to that story!

[the_con_cept.livejournal.com]

Thank you! What a lovely rec! I thought I'd mention--in passing--that I also did a Snape/Harry/Lucius for beathen not so long ago titled "Lucius Through The Looking Glass." It's a little shorter (a one-shot) and just a teeny bit more humorous, but I enjoyed it. If you like, you can read it here.

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I did read your 'Butler' fic too, ald liked it a lot even if it hurt to see poor Lucius so reduced in his circumstances ;).

*admires your icon*