hd_holidays Post #9

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Always, for mahalien
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Harry/Ginny, Draco/Astoria, Ron/Hermione
Summary: Sometimes, 'always' doesn't last as long as we expect it to.
Rating: R
Epilogue compliant? Yes, including an excerpt. Most of JKR's interview revelations, however, have been ignored, unless they happened to work for the story. :P
Word Count: ~27K
Author's Notes: Happy hd_holidays, mahaliem! I tried to include as much of your request as possible, including an in-character, but not completely evil Lucius, and a happy ending. XD I hope you like it!
I owe my two wonderful and fabulous betas many snogs for giving me this idea when the original one went pear-shaped and, of course, for whipping both me and this story into shape. (often rather forcibly ;P) ILU both! <3 <3
Thanks also to NQ and Tara for your patience, understanding and tireless efforts to run this amazing fest. You two rock in more ways than I can count. <3 <3

Turning Back, for almosttherenow
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, implied past Draco/Snape
Summary: An illicit Time Turner can cause as much trouble as it solves.
Rating: hard R
Epilogue compliant?post-war, but technically could be considered Epilogue-compliant
Word Count: 3500
Author's Notes: Happy hd_holidays, almosttherenow! This story was a bit of a stylistic departure for me but proved fun to write, so I hope it hits the spot for you. Thanks to my betas, C and S, for some much-needed advice – you put me back on track. All remaining nonsense is of course my own. Thanks to the mods for their unending patience, and for running another fantastic fest!

Before We Get Too Old, for winnett
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Draco/Astoria, past Harry/Ginny
Summary: Draco has less than a year to propose to and marry his girlfriend, Astoria, if he plans on keeping the family inheritance. Harry wants Draco to be happy, which wouldn't be a problem if he didn't actually want Draco himself.
Rating: R
Warning(s): some het
Epilogue compliant? EWE
Word Count: ~11,500
Author's Notes: This was certainly a labour of love. It took a lot of caffeine, late nights and hair pulling to get this story finished, but now that it's all out there, it's a huge relief. Really hope you enjoy this, winnett! Sorry about all the references sprinkled throughout – will credit post-reveals so that this fic won't end up being relegated to the Evol Plagiarism Vault of Doom.

Underneath the Underneath, for heathen_ursidae
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco (implied Ron/Hermione – slight Boot/Corner)
Summary: Hogwarts has never been boring for Harry Potter, and sixth year is shaping up to be no different. A mystery, a (slightly uncomfortable) budding romance between old friends, and a botched up Potions accident. It might be more bearable if only Malfoy wasn't such a pain.
Rating: NC-17
Warning(s): AU, Mild violence
Epilogue compliant? No – set in Hogwarts years
Word Count: About 23,000
Author's Notes: Huge thanks to my wonderful betas!

Baby, it's cold outside, for tracy_loo_who/sexts
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Summary:Harry sits down. "Okay, so the tent's up."
An obvious look downward. "So I see - is that really an appropriate start for a casual conversation?"
"...That is not what I meant."
"Pity, it would be nice to have something to keep me warm."
"I know plenty of things that'll keep you warm..."
Rating: G XD;
Epilogue compliant? It's not quite here or there...
Medium: Photoshop
Artist's Notes: I tried to get a bit of seasonal change over (for the fall/winter aspect), but ultimately, it might be a touch too subtle. I had the insane urge to pop a muffler and the movie fur hat in there, but I managed to control myself. ^^; I hope this is to your liking!

A Remedy for all Seasons, for raitala
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco (and Ron/Hermione)
Summary: When Draco Malfoy returns to work on a mysterious outbreak of children's disease, Harry is not surprised to find him a nuisance. In most regards, that is.
Rating: R
Epilogue compliant? Nope, EWE
Word Count: ~14,800
Author's Notes: Happy hd_holidays, raitala! One of your prompts appealed to me at first sight – I really hope you like the way the bunny insisted on being written! Many thanks to my beta S who is the bestest beta ever, and to the mods for their patience and for running this fabulous feast.