alisanne

Day 6

Leave feedback for a fanwork. Or multiple fanworks. It can be as simple as I liked this to a detailed list of all the things you loved about the fanwork. The key is to leave some sort of feedback.

If you've already left feedback in the course of a previous challenge, it totally counts. But you're free to leave more feedback.

Afterwards, leave a comment in this post with the equivalent of "I did it!" If you feel so inclined, leave a link to the fanwork you left feedback for so others can check it out.

Thanks for the nudge, Snowflake mods! *g*
I took this opportunity to catch up a bit on hoggywartyxmas submissions.

Specifically, I left feedback on:

1) A Much Calmer Sutra, Severus/Minerva, art, which is a beautifully sweet and sensuous piece with lovely warm colors that radiates calm.

2) The Hogwarts Chronicles, Severus/Hermione, Minerva, 3500 words, PG-13, a clever and witty piece of writing that portrays perfect characterizations and hilarious asides.

3) The Retribution of the Silver Spoon, Lucius/Severus, assorted others, R (for language), 5800 words, which is a fascinating look at Lucius and what he has to do to survive his actions during the war.

All are worth reccing, so I am taking this opportunity to rec them (and the entire fest, really), which is chock full of brilliant pieces.

You guys, I got an art gift at hoggywartyxmas!

Do go and check out Under the Mistletoe, which features Severus and Aurora Sinistra catching each other, well, under the mistletoe. *g*

You guys, enchanted_jae drew me stick art, and it's adorable!

Go check out Our First Date!
It features besotted Harry and a rather naughty Draco on a date. It gave me a smile. *giggles*

Go take a peek! <3

OMG, you guys!
So I posted a Snarry drabble earlier (The Friendly Skies on LJ/IJ/DW) and the fabulous mywitch drew art to go with it!
Run now and check out her delicious Scribble before coffee. It's PERFECT, although NSFW, and be sure to check out the grins on our favorite couple's faces. *g* They kinda match my beaming face at the moment, truth be told. ;)

Anyway, go and leave her all sorts of love, K?
♥

So a few days ago I wrote a little drabble set to cheer up akatnamedeaster, who was having a rough few days. Anyway, at the end of the drabble it talks about 'paddling". In the comments, we started talking about said paddling, and the topic of canoe paddling came up, which resulted in this hilarious art which you should go check out right now. *giggles*
Next I expect someone to write a drabble for this pic and we'll be full circle. :P

But yeah, this is my awesome fandom. *loves*

You guys, OMG!
So the fabulously talented citrus_lime made me Snarry art! *does dance*

You have GOT to see them!

The first one is a Snape-Potter Winter holiday scene that I commissioned.
( see here )

And the other was a complete surprise to me. The Snape-Potter family on summer hols! *g*
( summer fun )

Am I lucky or what? *glee*
Thank you, citrus_lime! ♥

So I was chatting with the wonderfully talented shadowycat and somehow we started talking about Snarry (I can't imagine how I could have brought that into the conversation *g*) and I managed to nag her into drawing some for me.

Anyway, when she asked what I wanted I requested an illustration of my hp_halloween/hp_halloween drabble, Halloween Happiness, and the very luscious result, called "Illustration for Halloween Happiness", is rated R and can be seen here: LJ/IJ/DW.

I believe I literally squealed when she emailed it to me last night.

So, if you like Snarry, run and look so you can squee, too. ;)

And you you know the rule. If you like it, leave some love so she'll keep making us Snarry. *g*

So, in week two of the 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.

As I know I mentioned in my Lubricus post, the wonderfully talented andreanna hung out in the Snarry Suite and made us art. It occurred to me that I hadn't shared my gift with you all yet, so, here, for your enjoyment, is the piece she did for me, fresh off the scanner.
If you wanna see Delta's and Lily's you'll have to ask them. ;)

( My request was for a sweet Snarry Kiss )

Eeee!
So the lovely and talented pennswoods was taking prompts Saturday and I jumped on that immediately by asking for Snarry snogging (of course).

She came through beautifully with A Simple Kiss. *happy sigh*

Go, stare and admire with me!