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

Hello flist! Yes, it's meeeee! I know I kinda disappeared in a puff of Real Life, and am about to do so again, but I need to resurface to say a few things.

Firstly, profound thanks needs to be given to mayfly_78 for the gorgeous animated In the Garden of Eden, which was gifted to me as a remix of my In the Beginning. It's simply stunning. If you've not seen it, I urge you to go have a look. Also, huge thanks to the hd_remix mods for running such a brilliant fest! Xx. I wrote a little something for megyal, called Anywhere is Here. It's a continuation of her very fun RPS If You Could Be Anywhere. I like to think that all actually happened, Y/y?

And if you're in desperate need of more fluffy smut, this time of a Trek slant, I updated my Perfectly Reckless (Khirk) series today with Hotel Medbay. It's not a long update, but an important one. There will be more. Promise. *wink* (LOL, sorry.)

In RL news, things continue to go well: still have a job I love, a big old Georgian house that's slowly getting a face lift, kids who mostly behave (they'll be 10 this year - WTF?), Mr Nursedarry continues to build wind turbines and still enjoys it, and our connoisseur cat, who's keen to supplement our diets with numerous birds and rodents, is enjoying the changing season immensely.

This weekend sees me down in London again, schmoozing with my gorgeous fangirl friends, and rubbing shoulders with T.Hiddy and the beautiful people on the red carpet at the Oliviers.

I'll leave you with a bit of randomness - borne of strange dreams and a couple vodka tonics. The other night, for absolutely no good reason, and with an enormous repertoire of fantasy men and women to choose from, my subconscious pulled out the Gilligan's Island episode where Mary Ann falls and bangs her head and thinks she's Ginger. I even woke up with the strains of I Wanna Be Loved By You tinkling through my head. Anyone remember that? It's not even my favourite episode! So, tell me, what was yours? I loved that show and would like to hear your fond memories (or hated ones).

I'm ready to sit right back and hear your tale...Oh yes...Professor...mmmmm....boopboopedoo.

I've got EVEN MORE stuff - lomonaaeren has gifted me with the most beautiful sleepy!H/D and I can't thank her enough.

This day has been brilliant.

Pad over to the big bed and climb in with these two as they learn to trust one another and themselves. Then just bask in the warmth of it all.

Fear, Beauty, Courage, Glory

Entertaining two fangirls at the house today and we've written fic, painted pictures - well, they did, cause I'm crap at that sort of thing - played with gilitter, and eaten ice cream. (cassie_black12 is just so awesome I can't even find the words!!<-- jtsbbsps_dk wrote that.)

That's pretty much it, unless you count the foray into the overcrowded, completely mud-caked Tesco nearest me, which is also the Tesco nearest to the Reading Festival - that was hell. But the strains of Muse that wafted into the garden tonight were nice.

I've also snagged a most excellent prompt over at mini_fest, which I'm so keen to do!!!

Getting through hd_holidays, and having a great time writing it and discussing it with these poor girls whom I'm sure are sick of listening.

Just waiting for my the_ass_fest fic to get back from the Coroner, and will send it off for the second autopsy next week. Should have it submitted by next Saturday, Kitty!

And, without further ado - WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! CHECK US OUT!


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Title: With the Best Will In the World
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Millie/Greg, Luna/Hannah, Hermione/Theo, Ron/?
Summary: It's 8th year and Ron has two choices: get the boys together or don’t bother coming home for the holidays. Of course, things work out perfectly for scheming!Ron. Not.
Rating: PG13
Warning: Bad poetry?
Word Count: ~9000
Author's Notes: Many thanks to sassy_cissa, being_there and alovelycupoftea for the betas. Also, thank you to brissygirl for help with Aboriginal names. *snogs everyone * This was my submission for hd_smoochfest for the divine brinimc.

( The Weasleys' world is about to tilt )

But that's only part of what's happened in the last two months, or since I've had time to actually play with you lot.

Before I start cutting this to save you all from having to read the rest of this post, let me just say a HUGE THANK you to everyone who sent me virtual kisses! I tried to send one to everyone on my flist, but my explativing explative modem doesn't seem to like my new house very much, and it bails every five minutes, so I'm actually pretty chuffed to have got as many sent as I did. I am very, very sorry if I missed you out, but please know that I wanted to snog you stupid, even if I didn't.

Right, now. Why I've been gone and where I'm going, and if you'd like to skip to the end, there's some fic for you:)

( We moved )

( Then husband went to hospital )

( Step right up for your flu jab )

( Thank god for fandom )

Now for the fic -

Last week I received a gorgeous piece of school!smut (how did she know?) from one of my favourite writers. I had actually forgotten I left a couple of prompts over at hd_relief, and was delighted to be presented with this:

Author: khasael
Title: Relax (don't do it)
Summary: It was only a matter of time before Harry's inability to remember Potions information got him in trouble... although some sorts of trouble are a lot more pleasant than others.
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3,700

In addition, I was honoured to write this little ditty for cassie_black12 for the harrydracompreg fest - it's silly, not squicky and I had a fantastic time coming up with the plot. Thank you to everyone who commented - I'll reply later tonight when the modem might be more co-operative. Thank you, also, to my fellow mods, sassy_cissa, kittyfic, and enchanted_jae!

Title: The Proof Is In the Potion
Prompt: Breaking the news to Draco's parents.
Rating: NC17
Warning(s): Mpreg, duh.
Epilogue compliant? Not even a little bit.
Word Count: ~8K
Summary: Rita Skeeter does some actual research, and damned if she isn’t shocked with what she finds: Draco in the family way, a secret from way-back-when, and Lucius has the most shocking taste in alcoholic beverages.

All for now - I'm mostly back and really missed you guys.

If you like Charlie & Lola - or rather - Charlie & Marv, you need to clicky below!


JUST LOOK AT WHAT wincest_drarry made me!!

Okay, yes, I did leave someone off that birthday post yesterday - me (on the 26th).

But I've already got my pressie, 'cause alaana_fair, vaysh11, and the beautiful wincest_drarry have teamed up to do THIS:



You may remember that snitches_n_smut is the community my soul-sister, cassie_black12, made for me for my birthday last year. And I'm very lucky to have it be the first comm that H/D Support has taken on.

In lieu of prompts, I'd love for people to follow their advice and let themselves go mad in the most ridiculous and creative ways.

And thank you to everyone for making this such a fun place to play! Oh, and the foil hats - the voices in my head are much clearer now :)

Hello!

I'm back from my lovely weekend away with cassie_black and accioscar. I live near London, have a HM Forces rail card, and never miss a chance to schmooze with fangirls. We went to two theatre productions - one, a Sondheim musical, and one a black comedy. I'm not a huge lover of Sondheim, but the cast were great. The play we saw later in the evening was amazing, and the acting was just in-your-face superb. I got to see Rupert Someone-from-Merlin in his pants, and got a smile and a nod from Colin Someone-from-Merlin after taking his picture with a near-hysterical Scar.

I also laughed my head off, drank a lot of lovely cocktails, and ate some yummy food! I finished up the weekend at Kings Cross, waving bye-bye to Mr Nursedarry and my kids, as they were catching the train to Scotland to spend half-term with my in-laws. (Better them than me, I say!) I'm working this week, as my boss is also away, but wow, I've got the house all to myself! RESULT!

I would like to thank EVERYONE who has left me lovely comments on the H/D meme. I'm glad my fic tickles your funny bone - I've always said that my stories may sometimes lack poignancy and poetry, but if you need a piano dropped on your head, I'm your gal! I am also so glad to have had the opportunity to meet so many of the great fen who play in my sandbox! And I look forward to organising more get-togethers in future! I really do enjoy everything I do in fandom, and I am so grateful for your nice words. ♥s to you all!

Now, for two compltetely random questions:
1. Does anyone know where acromantular is these days? I need to speak with her somewhat urgently. It's nothing bad, just one of those "doh!" moments we've had at hd_remix. Thanks, anthimaeria!

2. Does anyone know how to take lots of jpgs and make a slide-show that can be posted on/linked to LJ? I've seen it done before, but I've no idea about those things and am keen to learn!


Okay... how about some gooey kissy-fic!

I got a beautiful and touching - AND HOT - gift called Of Dreams and Reality by the lovely kamerreon. It's full of near-trust, typical boy-communication, and even a bit of forgiveness. Did I mention it was hot?

Here is my submission, written for the prompt-tastic baterina_1234.

Title: Suspend Your Disbelief
Rating: PG13 (Huh, what?!)
Wordcount: ~1350
Warning: Someone’s a bit tied up at the moment.
Summary: Time for a little Q & A. Fluffy kink-kissing.
Note: This was also written using a prompt given me by hp_positions for their Valentines Shag (see end of fic).

( Auror Harry knows just how to treat a suspicious character... )

Or whatever - I'm sure there's a greeting card for that.

Anyway, big boxy Thank Yous to kitty_fic, nicevenn, cassie_black12, and aigooism for the mystery gifts!

And cheers, Malfoy, for the Mystery Envelope. Who DID you send that last owl to, anyway? I saw it flying east...

In other news, *punches air* my harrydracompreg prompt has been chosen! Looking at it again, I realise one of my favourite fics is pretty much based on the same damn prompt, but hey, there can never be too much of a good thing! *headdesk*

Speaking of prompts, I've duly been over to hd_smoochfest and left my measley two prompts - TWO? What kind of censure is that? I'd prepared THREE, donchuknow? *grumbles*

And finally, can I just get a *SQUEE* for now having received half of the hd_remix submissions? They're all so good, I can't wait to post them. The rest should be coming on Sunday - hee hee, I said coming - and posting begins on 1 March, one a day, for 25 days.

To everyone who celebrates it, Happy Valentine's Day! *throws chocolates at you* To all those who don't, Happy Anti-Valentine's Day! *throws chocolates at you*

Everyone's a winner - ♥ to you all!