It's okay, I've done it before.

The prompt was blood-play, but they most definitely weren't playing.

This is a prefect and beautifully-written fic, gifted to me by the wonderfully stealthy mijeli for hp_kinkfest. You're not going to see anything grusome or squicky here - what you'll see are two boys fighting for two very different reasons. Or maybe it's the same reason. Have they reached a truce? Have they, fuck.

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Ottery thank-yous to the lovely nicevenn, treacle_tartlet, cassie_black12, and lilyginny27. Sushi for everyone!

And here's some awkward fluffiness, courtesy of the prolific and completely-effing-hawt enchanted_jae. It's for lil' ole me!

Awwww...Ouch! Accomplishing the Feat


Husband update: last time he went to Afghan (about a year ago), it took him three days to leave the UK! This time it's taking him that long to get back because the planes keep breaking down. Hmmmm... Not good when your job is an aircraft engineer; he's probably itching to get in there and kick the tyres! Anyway - he's now in Cyprus, no doubt getting pissed after months of no drinking. Back tomorrow...theoretically.

Do you like school!smut?
You don't? - Stop reading here.

Do you like the boys awkward and insecure?
You don't? - Stop reading here.

Do you like shower smut and sneaking around?
You don't? - Stop reading here.

Do you like admissions of feelings under great duress?
You don't? - Stop reading here.

Do you like a happy but uncertain ending of win?
You don't? - Stop reading here.

Do you like the idea of Harry giving Draco the blowjob of his life? And then Draco returning the favour?
Yeah, thought so.

Do you like everything croatoan6000 has every written?

Yup, knew you did. Then START READING HERE!

Better Left Unsaid? I don't think so! As always, I am gobsmacked at the wondrous detail and level of emotion she's woven into her fic. And this one's ALL MINE!

MINE, I TELL YOU!

Now it's your turn to go tell her how amazing it is!

I love this kind of thing. When we were young and innocent, delphipsmith and I made up Linnean classifications of Star Wars characters. (Well, didn't everyone?) We figured there must be some practical aspect to our playing around in fandom.

nicevenn has done a funny for HP. She's used a template for some elf (can't remember his name now), and brought it to our little corner of the playpark.

This has come in so handy, I can't tell you... And if you're having trouble, you can always blame enchanted_jae. (I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the manufacturers will have to call on leo_draconis to write up the specifications for Draco's cock.)

Please to be perusing these simple instructions. And thank you so much for sharing them, nicevenn!

Harry and Draco: The Owner's Guide and Operating Manual

What do you get when you gift me a fic that has school!smut, scars, snakey-talk, the Hogwart's Express, cranky boys, and UST aplenty? You get one happy nurse.

I was so fortunate this year with my stocking stuffers; I got lots of varied and lovely fics based solely on a single prompt, and once again, this one did not disappoint. I love the way Harry's cross, but he can't put his finger on why, and how spending some quality time with his former school nemesis helps him remember and cures him of it at the same time. That's what I love about this pairing - they're always on that knife edge of enmity and desire. This fic showcases that perfectly. And Draco learns a thing or two about my favourite foreign language. Enjoy!

Title: The Sweetest Sound
Author: khasael
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 5041
Warnings/Contains: Parseltongue, a bit of scar!kink, trainsmut
Summary: Harry doesn't want to sit with Ron and Hermione on the train.

I got some amazing gifts in my Stocking at hd_seasons this year and I'll rec them as they go up on individual LJs.

THIS was fantabulous. I can't even begin to thank the author enough for reaching into my head and grabbing every effing thing I like and yanking it out to put it into this fic. It's forced-bonding but without the force. It's got snakey-talk, it's got the Malfoys, it's got a big cast, it's got hawt and awkward first-time smexing IN THE HOSPITAL WING! It's sensitive, it's angsty, it's got a lovely ending. When my husband gets home, I'm divorcing him and marrying ficreader76, because she knows me inside and out. Bless her, she's been reading and commenting on my fic for ages, and for that I love her. Now it's time to share that love. Do give it a chance if any of the above is your cup of tea.

Title: Before the Rumblings of the Storm
Pairing(s): HP/DM, RW/HG, DT/GW
Summary: Harry is bored at the Yule Ball during his eighth year until pressure arrives in the form of a curse that only he can fix.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: The recognizable characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and legal assigns; no profit is intended or made via this work of fiction.
Warning(s): Very slight dub-con. Bottom Harry.
Word Count: ~ 10,800

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