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In my humble opinion

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whatd i miss

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Christmas Gift Shopping Masterlist

Because I Love You (ao3) - starrnobella hermione/draco G, 1k

Summary: A agreement gets put in place and then one person goes against the deal. How much do you like shopping for Christmas presents at the last minute?

Be My Homeward Dove (ao3) - allwaswell16 draco/harry E, 7k

Summary: It's almost Christmas, and Draco must find Harry the perfect gift. It's much more difficult than he'd imagined.

Christmas Spirit (ao3) - Florian_Gray draco/harry G, 5k

Summary: Draco Malfoy is hired on as the potions master at Hogwarts. Harry wants all of his students to have the best Christmas ever, so he goes for Draco for help. Will it work out? Or will it all go down in flames.

Everything Gold Can Stay (ao3) - charingfae hermione/draco T, 4k

Summary: Draco Malfoy would give all the money in his vault for a chance to woo Hermione Granger. And he very nearly does. Year after year, he gifts her the most perfect, thoughtful, elaborate Christmas presents. So why in Merlin's name does she keep getting mad?

One of these years, he's bound to get it right. Isn't he?

Found family (ao3) - TracingPatterns sirius/remus G, 3k

Summary: Harry wants to get Sirius a Christmas gift, but what do you give a godfather that you don't even know? He asks Remus for help.

Set during Order of the Phoenix, Christmas at Grimmauld Place.

Lights and Candy, Turning Prettily (ao3) - ebbet draco/harry T, 10k

Summary: In which Draco Malfoy pretends to enjoy hot chocolate, Pansy Parkinson quotes the Grinch, Greg Goyle enjoys canapés, and Blaise Zabini says what everyone's thinking.

Lost in a Store (ao3) - Mariana_Monteverde neville/pansy T, 533

Summary: In October 2003, Pansy and Neville start their Christmas Shopping...

My heart wasn't in it. (ao3) - Chlobliviate sirius/remus T, 2k

Summary: Sirius asks Remus to help him with his Christmas shopping.

Santa Knows Best (ao3) - FaeOrabel james/lily, sirius/remus T, 2k

Summary: James and Sirius are losing their minds over Christmas break trying to figure out what to get their new significant others. They don't want to screw it up now that the people they have been pining after for seven years have finally given them a chance. At their wits' end, they ask James' mom for help. Taking her suggestion, they find themselves wandering a Muggle Christmas Festival.

Small Decisions (ao3) - Meiri hermione/harry G, 1k

Summary: The Potters are spending Christmas in Perth with the Grangers, and doing some shopping at a local craft market.

Sweetheart (ao3) - FED_NS hermione/snape G, 4k

Summary: It's been ten years after the war. Hemione Granger and Severus Snape work together in the Department of Mysteries. Upon returning from Christmas shopping that the two of them did together, Hermione sees an obviously romantically intended gift to an unknown woman, and realizes two things: first — they accidently switched a bag or two, and second does not even bare being thought of… Kind of. Probably.

This Christmas (will be one to remember) (ao3) - orpheous87 draco/harry T, 22k

Summary: Harry and Draco make plans for Christmas and the story will follow them through the month of December as they prepare for a different Christmas to the ones they've had in the past.

‘tis the damn season (Pansy’s Version) (ao3) - thefrancakes pansy/ron T, 8k

Summary: “Have I mentioned I hate Christmas?” Pansy ventured, eyeing the magical coffee machine and surrounding holiday decor with skepticism.

“No one hates Christmas,” Ron scoffed, though his grin never left his face. “You hate the crazies or the capitalism or the earworms, but no one hates Christmas itself.”

“I do,” Pansy shot at him.

He snorted a laugh. “Okay, Pansy, whatever you say.”

He said it very unconvincingly, and if his lopsided smile said anything, he definitely did not believe her.

Pansy fumed, tucking her hair behind her ear, and tried to not focus on how he called her by her name or how much she liked it.

Wrapped (ao3) - In_Dreams hermione/draco T, 5k

Summary: While preparing for the annual war orphans' Christmas party with an unexpected assistant, Hermione is reminded that what matters most is below the surface.

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HP Podfic Minifest round up

That’s a wrap for the 2024 minifest! We hope you have enjoyed the variety of audio works that have been revealed over the past two weeks. Thanks to all of our wonderful creators for participating and submitting their works under our banner, and thanks as well to all the listeners who got excited about them!

Here's the full list of works from this year's minifest:

The Morning Doesn’t Reach Us, written by @jennandblitz and read by @itsaash (4h, Sirius/Remus)

Lady BloodPure’s Society Papers, written by @the-francakes and read by @cailynwrites (1h28m, Neville/Pansy)

Killing and Other Mundane Activities, written by @venom0usbarbie and read by @bluestringpudding (57m, Hermione/Bellatrix)

What I thought, written by @bafflinghaze and read by @sweatersinthesummer (50m, Harry/Draco)

The Dogs of Valdivia, written by tereyaglikedi and read by nockout (45m, Viktor Krum & Hermione Granger)

Prime Cut, written by @provocative-envy and read by @blackestglass, @cailynwrites, @cosmiconfliction, @greenmegsnoham, kitsunerei88, Literarion, @lumosatnight, StrixXīnXiǎng, @wilfriede (38m, Hermione/Scabior)

He Follows, written by nockout and read by @blue--dreaming (23m, Narcissa/Tom Riddle)

I Fall On Grass, written by @tackytigerfic and read by @lastontheboat (18m, Harry/Draco)

Fluffy Snunggles, written and read by @siobhanhazel (16m, Scorpius/Albus Severus)

Vernon's Turn, written by @bessthekraken and read by tereyaglikedi (12m, Vernon Dursley & Harry Potter)

Whole New World, written by @schmem14 and read by @lumosatnight (11m, Narcissa/Lily)

Where the Battle Started, written by albasti and read by nockout (9m, Amelia Bones & Mad-Eye Moody)

Old Obsessions are Hard to Smother, written and read by @elisedonut (6m, Colin Creevey/Percy Weasley)

Together with the waves, could we become happy?, written and read by @elisedonut (4m, Lavender/Fleur/Bill)

Touching Those Petals And Asking For Their Name, written and read by @elisedonut (4m, Sirius/Percy)

With much appreciation and love,

@blue--dreaming and @lastontheboat

your HP Podfic Minifest 2024 mods

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My podfic of thefrancakes' lovely one shot, on AO3 and Spotify

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Hi! My hiatus is still going strong, but i'm here to report that my story Like Diamonds has been plagiarized. I have sent the information to AO3, but I wanted to restate that while i allow remixes, only changing the names and pronouns is not a remix and is stealing my work. I do not allow plagiarism in any form.

I asked the author to take down the story immediately, but they have their comments restricted. The work has also already been translated and I asked that author to remove it as well. At the moment they have not done this to other fics (at least on that account) but be on the look out for your own fics.

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Title: Lady BloodPure's Society Papers Author: @the-francakes Reader: @cailynwrites Pairing: Neville/Pansy Rating: E Length: 1h 28m

Summary: No one could take their eyes off of a very unexpected couple on the dance floor: Mister Neville Longbottom and Miss Pansy Parkinson. Years ago, dancing with a Blood Traitor would define a woman as most unfit as a Pureblood wife or even lady. Fortunately, the same standards do not hold true… for the most part. Though, it was quite telling that the rest of Miss Parkinson’s dance partners were chosen by her mother. While Mister Longbottom certainly has grown up, he is not fit for Pureblood Society. He wasn’t even wearing gloves! - Lady BloodPure's Society Papers, May 5

Listen to it on AO3!

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this was the first one shot i'd written coming back into fandom 2 years ago.... and now its a podfic thanks to @cailynwrites (thank you i love it!!!) give it a listen if you have 45 minutes! they did a fantastic job reading it -- i giggled the whole way through!

Listen to it here!

“Remus help! This is your fault!” James tried again.

“I didn’t tell you to snog him, Prongs!” Moony snapped back.

“TRUE. Technically, you didn’t. You didn’t say ‘don’t snog Regulus,’ you just said not to hit on him. WHICH I DIDN’T! So maybe protect me a little here please?” James floundered for excuses. Remus debated it for a moment - hopefully that please did itself justice and saved James’ life.

“Snogging most definitely falls under flirting,” Remus decided educationally. All his friends were assholes, honestly. After tonight, James was going to start hanging out with Hufflepuffs.

An Overly Considerate Friend 

Jegulus, Mature, Complete, 7790 words, part of @regulusblackfest, prompted by @lumosatnight

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Hello, can i have your permission to translate story "Like Diamonds"? I promise that I willmark you as the author of this story.

Yes, as long as its not for profit, just send me the link to where you post it. thanks!

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First Sentences Tag Game

I'm think gunna try to come back to fandom again after some tough times so thanks @schmem14 for tagging me - this was a fun way to open up tumblr again and think about writing.

Rules: list the first line of your last 10 fics and see if there's a pattern!

Draco Malfoy leans back in bed and wraps his large hand around his half-hard and needy cock. (Five Times Draco Malfoy Accidentally Apparated into Hermione Granger's Bed... And the One Time he Meant To)

Pansy steps through the doorway to the beautiful vacation villa with her new Ministry Mandated Husband and sneezes. (YUCK!)

“He just showed up here? Middle of the night?” (A Saving People Problem)

If we’re single and not married by the time you’re thirty, I’ll have a baby with you. (Both)

First, there was Lavender, and the whole of Hogwarts knew how that went. (I like your skirt)

1983 - “Place your finger right there in the middle. That’s a good boy, my little Dragon.” (Remember Me As Tradition)

Harry Potter has a beautiful arse.  (I WANNA SEE SOME ARSE)

It’s not that Pansy never wanted to return to London after the War. (tis the dam season (Pansy's Version)

The trick of escape is embracing the cold.  (Locals Only)

Hermione Granger was a floor person. (ECHOES)

I think the pattern is I like short grabby sentences that make you go tell me more and make you want to figue out what the fucks going on. or grab you by the nsfw balls (LOL sorry draco)

do this if you'd like, i dunno whos active anymore to tag, thans em!

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“Is it okay if I draw fanart of your fanfic?👉🏼👈🏼”

My brother in Christ we shall have a spring wedding

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they should invent giving me the perfect job without applying or interviewing

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Hi! I'd like to recommend a dramione one-shot!

Summary:

“Maybe, but it’s what’s in your heart that matters.”

“No one cares about knowing that,” Draco grumbled.

“One day, someone will,” Narcissa said, tying a neat little bow on Draco’s Christmas present. “And then everyone will.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/43182897

Thanks!

Remember Me As Tradition - thefrancakes - T, one-shot - “Maybe, but it’s what’s in your heart that matters.” “No one cares about knowing that,” Draco grumbled. “One day, someone will,” Narcissa said, tying a neat little bow on Draco’s Christmas present. “And then everyone will.”

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A Very Pairy Christmas Masterlist - 31+ podfics for December

Warmth by @givereadersahug (James x Lily x Severus)

Knitting Hats for Puppies by @arielsakura (Harry x Bill)

Convergence on a Winter's Night by @inmyownlittlecorner5 (Ted Tonks x Severus Snape)

Snowdrifts by @indreamsink (Draco x Hermione)

Sock Snowmen by @givereadersahug (Harry x Severus)

The Great Biscuit Calamity of 1978, And Other Such Disasters by @lunapwrites (Sirius x Remus)

Snowdeer Charms and Concussions by @arielsakura (Tom x Harry)

Sorry It Took Me So Long by @arielsakura (Luna x Harry)

kindling and memory by @leftsidedown (Fleur x Tonks)

With Love by @smallsherbert (Pansy x Hermione)

Fast the Night Is Fading by @snapesnailtape (Severus x Lily)

Sing My Song (For You) by @theselittleponders (Rose x Scorpius)

Draco, Merrily on High by @blythe-ly (Draco x Harry)

Remus Lupin and the Christmas Snail by @innermostplanet (Remus Tonks)

Beautiful the rose that in your garden is by porcelainsalt (Luna x Astoria)

'tis the damn season (Pansy's version) by @the-francakes (Ron x Pansy)

Escaping Fred Weasley's Magical Mistletoe by @ptwritesmore (Fred x Hermione)

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by @siriusly-sapphic (Narcissa x Dorcas)

Mistletoe Rescue by @indreamsink (Draco x Hermione x Theo)

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by @ptwritesmore (Ron x Daphne)

Festive Mood by @paulamcg (Molly x Amelia)

House Unity by @tryslora (Draco x Neville)

The Pink Prank/Prankmas Eve by @danpuff-ao3 (Draco x Ron and other pairings)

Fulfilling of the Secret Wish by smirkingcat (Draco x Remus)

Unlocking Christmas Joy by @ptwritesmore (Harry x Hermione)

The Seventh Annual Weasley White Erumpent Exchange by @constitutionalweasleymonarchy

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Screaming crying it’s so good and I feel so honored. This is so lovey and I can’t thank you enough for such a lovely gift 💕

'tis the damn season (Pansy's version) by @the-francakes

Day 15 of a Very Pairy Podfic Christmas

I’m so excited about this fic! It has the vibes of a Hallmark Christmas movie - the kind where Christmas magic (as distinct from Harry Potter magic) is a little bit real. Pansy comes back to London and finds herself in Ron Weasley’s coffee shop. I love a sassy Pansy trying to fight it but going all soft thanks to a Weasley and some holiday cheer. Plus, Swifties should keep an ear out for all the subtle Taylor Easter Eggs.

🎄 'tis the damn season (Pansy's version)🎄 by @the-francakes Rating: T Tags: Post-Hogwarts, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Golden Retriever Ron Weasley ❤️, Coffee Shops, Getting Together Length: 55:48

Listen on AO3

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I wrote 4 Holiday fics this year! They’re a little late to the party as they had to be revealed, but if you’re still in the holiday spirit check them out! They’re all rated T and just some holiday fluff (the last one has a bit of angst too cause we know how much i love that….) 

‘tis the damn season (Pansy’s Version)

At 22, Pansy Parkinson returns to London to help her best friend find the most perfect Christmas present and expects everyone to hate her. What she finds is Christmas cheer, a wish-granting coffee machine, and a very fit Ron Weasley. She knew she was in trouble the moment she walked in.

Helping Hands™

George shows Hermione his new Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes product, Helping Hands™. And they help more than he expected. Especially when mistletoe is involved. 

Lift You Again

Lily Evans and James Potter must replace the Hogwarts Christmas tree after accidentally setting it on fire.  Which was not Lily’s fault. Nope. It’s not her fault he kissed her and held her in those strong arms and made her feel things that caused her to NOPE, THIS WAS ALL JAMES FAULT

Remember Me As Tradition

A year by year record of Narcissa Malfoy’s love of magical gift wrapping and bows becoming a tradition and how much it means to every life it touches.  A story of how something as small and simple as a Christmas Bow can touch hearts, grow friendships, heal grief, and strengthen love.  With some Dramione and NottPott hidden along the way.