hp10k_showcase fics #5, 6, 7

[annafugazzi]

5. Title: Founder's Ball
   Author: rickey_a
   Pairing(s): Harry/Draco (and a dash of Luna/Susan on the side)
   Rating: R
   Warning(s): None, unless you need to be warned for a smidge of Femmeslash
   Word Count: ~9930
   Summary: Hogwarts has four houses and one representative from each is required for the rededication ceremony.
   Author's Notes: Thanks to eynhashofet for the beta of the very early and ugly rough draft and to the whole 10k gang for some extremely valuable additional beta work and concrit – all of you are a pleasure to work with and have fun with!
   
   I am writing to raise awareness of: Autism Awareness
   Illustrated by raitala, drawing to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues (Illustration is work safe) Thanks so much Rai, I love it!
   ETA: oldenuf2nb has graciously illustrated the four new founders for us. If you haven't seen it yet, scroll to the end of the fic:)
   
   Excerpt: "It has to be Malfoy," Luna said in her typical at-peace-with-the-universe tone. "Draco is Salazar to Harry's Godric. Yes, the Death Eaters killed and destroyed, so it will take one of them to repair the rift. You know, Godric and Salazar were great friends at one time."
   
   Ron snorted loudly and said, "Until Slytherin wanted all the Muggleborns dead, built a chamber, and stuck a Basilisk in it."
   
   Rec: One of the (only) things I prefer about the HP books to the fanfic is how JKR makes Hogwarts itself one of the characters. Fanfic doesn't tend to do that most of the time; the castle is a school building, nothing more. This piece puts Hogwarts front and centre and it's just lovely :) :) :)
   
   And also, Draco? Very lovely as well ♥♥♥
   
   
   
6. Title: Ember
   Author: alaana_fair
   Pairing: Harry/Draco
   Rating: R
   Warnings: EWE
   Word Count: ~9,800
   Summary: Harry tells his story, even though the end has not yet been written.
   Author's Note: Thank you to sesheta_66, ravenqueen55 and accioscar for beta and britpick! And to isinuyasha for her brilliant help with the letters. Also to everyone at hp10k_showcase for your invaluable feedback and advice. You are all made of win! I am greatly honoured to have been included in this project.
   
   I am writing to raise awareness of: Gay Youth Advocacy.
   Illustrated by raitala, drawing to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues.
   
   Excerpt: "... But he stopped and studied me for, I don't know how long, before he held out his hand. It was odd. Like a flashback from when we were eleven, but something in his eyes was different. He wasn't the same snobby boy I'd met then. War and death have a way of changing people. Some for the worse, but some for the better. That one look told me more about Draco Malfoy than I'd ever known, and that time, unlike when I was eleven, I felt compelled to take his hand."
   
   Rec: There's no similarity between this and Glass Half Full other than the fact that I really can't think of what to say about it except OMFG Read This. Tears in eyes at the ending, I swear.
   
   No, OK, I can think of one thing to say. A lot of fanfic tends to assume the wizarding world is supremely accepting of same-sex relationships. I tend to think so too. But I love fics where that's not the case, if it's done well - or brilliantly, as here.
   
   
7. Title: Retroversion (With or Without You)
   Author: melusinahp
   Pairing: Harry/Draco
   Rating: R
   Warnings: Dark, Backwards
   Word Count: 5k
   Summary: Draco does his best to make Harry's birthday special.
   Author's Note: So much love to marguerite_26, themostepotente, lusiology, and the hp_10k gang for their invaluable help with this.
   I am writing to raise awareness of: Youth Homelessness in the United Kingdom
   Illustrated by raitala, drawing to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues. The illustration is rated PG.
   
   Excerpt: "I'm not in a mood." Draco sighed. He made himself breathe and smile. He just wanted everything to be perfect -- the wine, the food, the day -- perfect for Potter's birthday.
   
   Rec: ::shivers:: Heed the dark warning here. And then read it. It's heartbreaking, but also quite exciting trying to figure out wtf is going on as the answer unfolds like a puzzle bit by backwards bit.

Comments

[karaz.livejournal.com]

Yaye H/D recs! I feel like it's been eons since I've read new H/D

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

Would it be too fangirlish of me to ask you to autograph this so I can frame it? *G*

Thank you so very much for your wonderfully kind words. *hugs*

[annafugazzi.livejournal.com]

:) :) :)

Your story seriously blew me away, and right in the middle of a fest where just about every story has impressed the hell out of me. It's a truly amazing fic.

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

*squishes*

[melusinahp.livejournal.com]

Thank you, lovely! XXX

I'm way behind in reading and have to concentrate on writing this week, but I'm psyched to read your fic.