2013 Beholder recs, week 2
Apr. 22nd, 2013 11:07 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alisanneSo, in week two of the ![[insanejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/ij-community.gif)
hp_beholder fest, there were even more fabulous submissions. I have mentioned how impressed I've been by the quality of this fest, haven't I? If not, consider it expressed.
And if you haven't been following I highly encourage you to check it out. There's definitely something there for everyone.
Here are the standouts for me.
Red Dreams, PG, 6850, Dolohov/Flitwick
If anyone ever suggested to me that I would ever not only sympathize with but frankly root for Antonin Dolohov I would have asked them what they were smoking, and yet, here's the fic that did it. *shakes head*
The author creates a totally credible back story for Antonin, gives him a reason for his rage, and believably explains the heartbreak and tragedy that lead to his eventual decision to join the Death Eaters. I hurt for him here, something I'd have thought impossible before reading this. And Flitwick... Wow, I can see why Antonin couldn't stay away.
Complex, gorgeous and tragic tale.
Triptych on the Sword of Ragnuk, R, ~3200, Flitwick/Griphook
I've seen this one recced all over the place and understandably so. When I originally read this I had to go away and come back before I could actually comment coherently.
First, the writing here was so very clever!
The back story for Filius is fascinating, but it's Griphook who totally steals the show. He's not likable by any means, but the reasons for his actions are very clearly explained by the differences between wizard and goblin cultures, which the author depicts beautifully.
And poor Neville is caught in the middle. *pets him*
This one will give you food for thought.
At Peace//Like I Belong Again, G, Snape/Firenze (art)
Gorgeously detailed symbols abound in this piece, and the use of color was just right.
The tender embrace was the perfect crowning touch.
As always, if you encounter something you enjoy (whether in this fest or elsewhere), please leave some words of encouragement. It is definitely appreciated.
hp_beholder fest, there were even more fabulous submissions. I have mentioned how impressed I've been by the quality of this fest, haven't I? If not, consider it expressed. And if you haven't been following I highly encourage you to check it out. There's definitely something there for everyone.
Here are the standouts for me.
Red Dreams, PG, 6850, Dolohov/Flitwick
If anyone ever suggested to me that I would ever not only sympathize with but frankly root for Antonin Dolohov I would have asked them what they were smoking, and yet, here's the fic that did it. *shakes head*
The author creates a totally credible back story for Antonin, gives him a reason for his rage, and believably explains the heartbreak and tragedy that lead to his eventual decision to join the Death Eaters. I hurt for him here, something I'd have thought impossible before reading this. And Flitwick... Wow, I can see why Antonin couldn't stay away.
Complex, gorgeous and tragic tale.
Triptych on the Sword of Ragnuk, R, ~3200, Flitwick/Griphook
I've seen this one recced all over the place and understandably so. When I originally read this I had to go away and come back before I could actually comment coherently.
First, the writing here was so very clever!
The back story for Filius is fascinating, but it's Griphook who totally steals the show. He's not likable by any means, but the reasons for his actions are very clearly explained by the differences between wizard and goblin cultures, which the author depicts beautifully.
And poor Neville is caught in the middle. *pets him*
This one will give you food for thought.
At Peace//Like I Belong Again, G, Snape/Firenze (art)
Gorgeously detailed symbols abound in this piece, and the use of color was just right.
The tender embrace was the perfect crowning touch.
As always, if you encounter something you enjoy (whether in this fest or elsewhere), please leave some words of encouragement. It is definitely appreciated.
