Weekly Random Post of Random

• Think the 'Special Effects' category in the Oscars is minor? This video may change your mind.
  
  
• Ever wonder about Wizarding money and how it translates to our money? Well of course someone's worked it out. And, as they say in the article, Harry's loaded. :)
  
  
• Did you know there was a latino Tuskegee Airman? Me either! Thank you, libco.
  
  
• We all agree English can be a...problematic language, yes? Well, try reading this poem aloud to see how devilish it can be. *g*
  
  
• So last week we were all ragging on Gordon Ramsey for hating girl scout cookies. Then I saw this and figured I'd give the man his due. :)
  
  
• And, speaking of girl scout cookies, anyone remember these discontinued flavors? No, me either, LOL. Although I would totally eat me some kookaburras. *g*
  
  
• OMG, wanna see the cutest kitty ever? Yeah, how could you not? Thanks to umadoshi. <3
  
  
• One hundred wise words for everyone. I loved #28.
  
  
• Kind of grim, but interesting nonetheless. Inventors killed by their own inventions.
  
  
• Everyone needs a panda in their life I've decided. I'd like this one!
  
  
• And, finally, a quiz. Have you retained what you learned in elementary school? Apparently I'm in the 3% who do, although I do wish they'd shown the answers.
  
  

Have a stellar rest of your weekend, everyone! ♥

Goldenage Recs

For those who may be unaware, hp_goldenage is currently posting their Salt and Pepper Fest. There have been some lovely offerings, so you should go check it out. Below are the offerings I especially enjoyed. :)

Fic:

• Love and Other Forms of Chaos, by Anonymous lumosed_quill, Hermione/Millicent, Harry/Draco (ish), NC-17
  
  This is a beautifully written story in which Hermione comes to know herself better, and in which she starts to embrace chaos a bit more. I loved the OCs, like Rose, who was a delight, and Harry, who inadvertently helps Hermione discern her own mind. But Millicent steals the show. She is sharp, clever, perceptive, unapologetic, and just fabulous. I don't blame Hermione one bit for falling for her. Go read and you'll see what I mean.
  
  
• Until Death Comes, by Anonymous hiddenhibernian, George, Fred, PG-13
  
  Clever, clever plot in which George makes a deal he probably shouldn't have with someone he definitely shouldn't have, but desperate times, right? Only life is short, and he has to pay up far too soon. The somewhat ambiguous ending is actually perfect for this story. And I loved the reappearance of the fierce wartime Golden Trio. They are lovely.
  
  

Art:

• Passing the Trowel, by Anonymous shadowycat, Pomona, Neville, G.
  
  Beautiful scene where Pomona and Neville are working together in the greenhouse. Love the light in this piece and the plants and the beautifully detailed clothes (Neville's robes and tie), as well as their hair and the wrinkles on their faces. Clearly they both laugh and smile a lot. Oh! And there's a very playful vine, too. All in all, a delight!
  
  

Go forth, read/view, and comment! Comments are love. ♥

Drabble: Plans

Title: Plans
Author: alisanne
Rating: G
Word count: 100 x 2
Characters/pairings: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy.
Challenge: Written for dracoharry100/dracoharry100's prompt #423: Whisper.
This is part nine of my H/D Auror Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
It starts at part one: The Beginning (LJ/IJ/DW).
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
Beta(s): sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: Draco's day gets slightly better.

( Plans )