And it's not even Snarry.

My unbelievably talented friend, Raewhit (joanwilder) has written something incredible.

Again.

Here are the details:

Title: As the Gentle Rain
Author: joanwilder aka RaeWhit
Pairing: Bill Weasley/Severus Snape, Snape/OFCs
Rating: NC-17
Genres: Drama/Angst/Romance
Word Count: 29,000+
Warnings: BDSM, D/s. Highlight for specifics: erotic humiliation, extreme bondage, whipping, object penetration
Challenge: Written for thematic_hp Round Ten—BDSM, D/s challenge, for Prompt # 46—In public, he's in charge. In private, someone else is.

Summary: For Snape and Bill, obsession is only the beginning.

I know what you're thinking, I do. I've never rec'd anything like this before. In fact, the warnings are generally listed on my 'Squicks' for exchanges and whatnot. Though to be honest, that's strictly because it's not my thing, if you will, and I don't usually find it entertaining (or understand it, frankly), not because of an actual 'eww' factor. So if I saw this posted somewhere and hadn't been involved in the process, I would pass it by in a heartbeat, despite my Snape love and my enormous Weasley boy kink, without looking back.

And that would have been a horrible shame.

Which is why I feel compelled to shout about it. If you have any good feelings about Snape or about Bill Weasley (and really, even if you don't) I beg you to go read this fic. Snape is incredibly in character, and Bill is delicious and the story that Joan has built is fantastically canon fitting. That it's well written goes without saying, but it's something else altogether when even I, the D/s uniformed, can love and absolutely get the why of it for these people.

The story is complete, and she's posting it in parts so it shouldn't be very many days before the whole thing is up (I fear this might rest on my betaing, which I am neglecting to write this rec). Oh, and if you're like me and read slash, very nearly exclusively, that OFC up in the pairing is Original Fictional Character, not Female---no het here, friends. And there's art! I nearly forgot. This story was inspired by a fabulous piece of art, the link for which you will find in the notes.

Go here to begin reading it: As the Gentle Rain on LJ, which is f-locked or here: As the Gentle Rain on IJ, which is not.

Enjoy!

I'm currently ignoring my Snarry Hols fic. We're not speaking at the moment.

So.

Sparky, my darling partner, in a fit of silliness, asked me yesterday if there was a euphemism for 'euphemism' and then insisted I research it when I couldn't give her an answer.

After giving it four minutes of attention (probably three and half minutes too many), I came up empty handed.

Actually, that's not entirely true. I did find this nifty generator thing:

She checked the coast was clear before
fondling the mambo.

Some of them are flat out goofy, but a lot of them aren't. It's good for a giggle anyway.

And if anyone can give Sparky the answer she needs, I'd be mighty appreciative.

I... Stunned. And speechless.

Seriously.

That last post was in no way meant as a plea for assistance, but dear, anonymous friend, your gesture was very much appreciated nonetheless.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a sweet, generous and wholly unexpected gift!

Confession: I am a fan of Ron. I love him, and I feel there is significant evidence that Harry feels the same way. It's just a fact, as far as I'm concerned.

Now. I've been immersed in Harry/Draco the past couple of days, and I have to know---

Why why why why why do so many authors feel they have to make Ron (and sometimes Hermione) idiotic and outrageously out of character in order to make the H/D pairing work?

Why?

I mean, after DH, I'm thinking Ron and Hermione would pretty much support Harry if he decided to settle down with one of Aberforth's goats. Is it so inconceivable that they, while probably mystified, would trust Harry's judgment, or is it really just too much work to write it that way?

One story had an nice mystery, a good Harry and good Draco, good premise... but the set-up had Hermione acting so stupid and whiny that it ruined what would have otherwise been a great, entertaining story.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen in Snarry but MY GOD H/D seems to be overrun with it.

GRRRRRRRRRR!

On a completely different topic: my IJ paid account is about to expire. Does anyone know if I will lose any of my uploaded icons or if my customization will go away? I intend to re-up eventually, but I ain't got it to spare at the moment. What exactly happens when you lapse?

Did that get your attention?

I know, I know, it's certainly not the filthiest thing ever written -- there is raunch out there, I'm sure, that I've never even imagined -- but as I've said, this fic is truly, by far, the filthiest thing I've ever written. In fact, it was referred to as the 'Filth' to my brilliant betas during the writing process. Not to mention, the very large argument and tension its existence created in my home.

It's Weasleycest, so here is where those of you who are squimish should bail, and hopefully without ill feelings toward me for it.

That being said, I'm really very proud about how it turned out, and despite the tension and strife it caused in my RL, I'm very glad I stepped out on that limb. It was a conscious decision to leave it as an option when I signed up for the fest and it was a conscious decision to give Eey what I knew she'd like best. Beyond that, I'm thrilled to have been able to stretch myself in this way and that I might've actually, er, pulled it off, so to speak.

So, here was my offering for the percy_ficathon:

Author: jadzialove
Giftee: eeyore9990
Title: Pickle in the Middle
Pairing/Characters: Charlie/Percy/George (much to Percy's complete astonishment)
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3440
Warnings: Rather obviously it's Weasleycest, and a threesome at that.
Disclaimer: So not mine.
Summary: Percy discovers that there are actually some benefits to being the middle brother.
Notes: Wow, this hand basket is really quite comfy… heh. Writing this story was a bit of a personal challenge for me, as I'd never written this particular taboo before. Despite that, I think I came up with something you just might like, Eey.

Much appreciation to joanwilder for her sharp eyes and for being un-shockable, and thanks to blamebrampton, who will wave at me from her cloud as I ride away in my hand basket.


( Pickle in the Middle )

Everything is in one place anyway, but we still have much to get rid of before I'll consider us 'settled in'. Certainly the many boxes lining the bedroom walls and the obstacle course to the bathroom (and the bruised toes to show for it) tell me that I'm not there yet.

I did mange to sign up for HP_Yule_Balls, which is a new exchange to fill in the Slash and Femmeslash gap left by the end of Smutmas. Hopefully, I'll feel like writing again sometime soon. I plan on signing up for snarry_holidays again this year too, and I started a Neville/Harry fic not too long ago that is a sequel to my hp_wankfest fic A Good Provider.

Actually, if it weren't for the few scenes I've written for that fic, I'd think the Weasleycest fic I wrote killed my muse.

That's right.

Weasleycest.

So. I'll be posting it tomorrow...er, later. (I'm behind on everything. Note to self: go to Wankfest fics and respond to nice comments. And the Percy Fest comments. I really suck.)

Thank you, tropical storm Cristobal, for making what should have been an easy move three blocks away a sodden nightmare.

Also, words of wisdom to my friends, because I care, don't ever, ever move from a spacious three bedroom to a small one bedroom without giving nearly everything away. Seriously. My advice? If you think you've given enough away, double it, then wait a few days and then give even more away.

Better also to not be enormously out of shape--my muscles have muscles that ache.

Day three of move? Still. Not. Done.

Have I missed anything while I've been away?

Title: Of Cabbages and Kings
Author: jadzialove
Team: Dragon
Genre(s): Post-war and Romance
Prompt(s): Sleeplessness
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: NC-17 / EWE, mentions Ron/Hermione, Snape Lives!/ Wanking, Virgin!Harry
Word Count: Approx. 23,830
Summary: Harry was supposed to enjoy life after the war. Instead, he can barely stay awake for it. Running out of hope, he finds help from the most unusual sources, and in a wholly unexpected place.
A/N: Thank you so very much to joanwilder—our fearless Capitan, my talented beta, and my most awesomest friend—for talking me down from the tree when I hated my story and despaired of offering anything decent. Many thanks to my Dragon teammates, who kept me from a terrible disservice to my poor deprived Harry, and to my friend from the future, blamebrampton, for the Brit-pick and for kitten-inspiration. And a huge thank you to djin7 and the mods for all of their hard work, and for letting me play. It's been an exciting, terrifying and very fulfilling experience for me.

Lastly, though it's not necessary to the story, I feel compelled to mention that Kreacher sounds like Boris Karloff in my head—if you don't know who that is, think Grinch.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, but he sure as hell owns me. I do not own Alice, the Walrus, or the Carpenter… or the little clams for that matter. They, along with the excerpt of the poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter," belong to Lewis Carroll.

( Of Cabbages and Kings )

( Of Cabbages and Kings ~ Part 2 )

( Of Cabbages and Kings ~ Part 3 )

I don't usually remember my dreams. I'm used to this. But when I do remember one, it's almost always bizarre.

( I don't watch Supernatural. )

Speaking of bizarre...

( Albus Severus is the new Harry Potter )

Finally....

I've seen this all over, but I think ultimately I nicked the link from shocolate. I put two of my stories into that Wordle thing and this is what I got:

For "Unexpected" (because it's kinda porny and not much else)



and for "Dystopiary Deluxe"



I think it's very clear where my interest lies. heh.

Author: jadzialove
Title: A Good Provider
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: object penetration
Word Count: 1120 give or take.
Disclaimer: Not mine. Not yours. But ours to love, nonetheless.

Summary: The Room does not judge, it simply provides.

Author's Notes: Written for hp_wankfest 2008 and my prompts were: Neville Longbottom in The Room of Requirement with A Remembrall

Many thanks to joanwilder and blamebrampton.

( A Good Provider )

Title: Longtime Companion
Author: jadzialove
Rating: R
Warnings: Wanking at such an advanced age could trigger a cardiac event. Do not attempt without consulting your medical professional.
Word Count: 1160 more or less
Disclaimer: Not mine. Except the scenario—not sure anyone else would claim it, really.

Summary: Ninety-seven years is a long time by anyone's standards.

Author's Notes: Written for hp_wankfest 2008 My prompts: Elphias Doge in Dumbledore's Tomb with a wizarding photograph.

Thanks to joanwilder for the beta, and the very serious warning, and to blamebrampton for her sharp eyes.

( Longtime Companion )

Please don't let the pairing scare you away---It's not squicky, I promise.

It seems I've won a Mod's Choice award for one of my hp_wankfest fics:




If I had any clue how, I'd make that lovely banner a link to my story. *sighs* As it is, it took me an hour to get Photobucket to cooperate long enough for me to upload the pic. Sorted! joanwilder along with a magical assist from amand_r have made it happen. The banner is now a link to the story.

I'll be posting my two fics individually, shortly.

Can I just say, too, the hp_wankfest was incredible fun and I hope they do it again. I have a lot of love for the mods (and not just because they were generous enough to give me an award) and all the participants and the readers/commenters. It was a great experience, and fantastic to see all the various characters and situations. Great great fun.

In my, albeit limited, fic exchange experience, I've had to wait FOREVER (yay hyperbole!), er, seemingly, for my gift to post. That's not to say the wonderful fics written with my kinks and delights in mind weren't worth the wait---they totally were.

But for once, the one for me posted second!

Title: Prospects
Pairing/Characters: Percy/Harry, Harry/Ginny, Percy/Neville; also implied Neville/Luna and Hermione/Ron
Rating: NC17
Word Count: ~4100; six images
Warnings: Explicit M/M sex (including first time), not-very-explicit M/F sex.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters and themes are the property of JK Rowling, Bloomsbury, Raincoast, Scholastic and Warner Brothers. This exchange is for entertainment purposes only. No profit is being made and no infringement upon copyright is intended.
Summary: Percy thinks he's found happiness with Harry, but love doesn't always follow the expected course.

It's told in an unconventional manner, with delightful, well written little snippets, highlighting the ups and downs of the various characters. The smex is hot, and the Percy/Neville shines in awkward, self-deprecating splendor.

Go read it! Prospects

Okay, people, it's time....

No one took me up on my offer of a ficlet--any pairing, any prompt--for the first two correct guessers (though it's still not too late if you decide to play), but the time has come to vote!

Please go here: Wankfest Voting Post

If you enjoyed even one bit of art or one little fic, you should hop on over and vote accordingly.

(I'll just stand over here keeping my fingers crossed that it was one of my two that you enjoyed!)

My snarry_games fic Of Cabbages and Kings was a "Hot Rec" on the daily_snitch!

That's never happened to me before, that i know of.

So thank you, thank you, thank you wonderful, thoughtful, lovely rec-ers! That was awfully nice of you!

hp_wankfest is chugging along nicely, and I think it's late enough in the fest to do this (I hope), if anyone is interested.

I had two offerings for the fest and they are both posted.

Can you guess which they are?

The first one (and perhaps the second) who can correctly identify which two are mine will win a drabble/ficlet, any HP pairing, your prompt/kink---no holds barred. (That my friends, is something of a personal challenge, but I think I'm up to it.)

Disclaimer: No Cyn, you, D, and possibly Mandie cannot play---though I'd write a drabble for any and all of you if you'd like. I mean, it's entirely Mandie's fault that I now know I could write Filch/Umbridge if I had to!

And...

Don't forget the snarry_games! Read, vote, review! There's a lot of great stuff over there (some of it is even from Team Chicken). GO DRAGONS!

I don't know if anyone reads this journal anymore (between filters and the madness of IJ vs. LJ), but I thought I'd mention, as the IJ notifications seem to be malfunctioning once again,

MY SNARRY GAMES FIC IS POSTED YAY!

Title: Of Cabbages and Kings
Author: jadzialove
Team: Dragon
Genre(s): Post-war and Romance
Prompt(s): Sleeplessness
Rating/Warnings/Kinks: NC-17 *EWE, mentions Ron/Hermione, Snape Lives! Wanking, Virgin!Harry.*
Word Count: Approx. 23,830
Summary: Harry was supposed to enjoy life after the war. Instead, he can barely stay awake for it. Running out of hope, he finds help from the most unusual sources, and in a wholly unexpected place.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, but he sure as hell owns me. I do not own Alice, the Walrus, or the Carpenter… or the little clams for that matter. They, along with the excerpt from the poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter," belong to Lewis Carroll.

Of Cabbages and Kings


GO DRAGONS!!

Who in their right mind would complain about an abundance of good fic?

Exactly.

And if you're anything like me, and tapping your fingers impatiently between snarry_games posts, then why not indulge in a different sort of wank?

No, you deliciously filthy-minded people (hmmmm... but if you are indulging in that sort of wank... do tell. Feed my inner voyeur.)

I meant, hp_wankfest started posting! Go here Wankfest! and enjoy the snippets of auto-erotic pleasure, to whet your appetites.