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Title: Promise of Renewal
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Rating: PG-15
Word Count: 100
Contains: suggestiveness, poetry
A/N: Written for DMHGchallenge May 2012 prompt: Beltaine.

( Promise of Renewal )

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Title: He Sleeps in Fits and Starts
Author: lucianwolf
Reader: starduchess
Bingo Squares: Record Lying Down
Bingo Special Challenge: April Beginnings
Fandom/Pairing: [Harry Potter] Snape/Harry
Rating: R
Word Count: 1286
Spoilers: none
Warnings: blowjob, hints of D/s
File info: mp3, 11MB, 00:11:41

Download: right click to download from my website

Text: http://firewhiskeyfic.livejournal.com/33068.html

Notes: Recorded after several drinks. Edited only for major mistakes. I don't know what happened in the recording. The warble is not my drunkenness, but something crazy in my mic settings in Audacity or my netbook. Any idea how to fix it would be appreciated.

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Author: starduchess
Title: Breezes
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2666
Pairings: Harry/Draco, mentions Harry/Ginny and Draco/Astoria
Warnings: slash, PWP, DH+ep compliant, infidelity, bondage, dub-con, anal, rimming, kink: erogenous zones, kink: chile oil
Beta: by lauredhel3019 - Thanks, sweetie!
Summary: Draco and Astoria want to ingrain themselves with the Potters. Harry has plans of his own.
Prompt: Written as birthday and thank-you gift for keppiehed based on her cyan icon that says "I like a healthy breeze 'round my privates, thanks." Enjoy, dear!

( privates blowing in the "Breezes" )

Title: Waves
Author: starduchess
Pairings: Harry/Draco, mentions Harry/Ginny and Draco/Astoria
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2195
Summary: Draco enacts his revenge on Potter for the little hammock scene last time.
Warnings: slash, PWP, DH+ep compliant, infidelity, revenge, bondage, dub-con, anal, kink: electro-stem
A/N: This is the sequel to Breezes.


( privates pounded by the "Waves" )

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Title: So Hard
Author: starduchess
Fandoms: HP and Legend of Zelda
Pairing/Characters: Seveus/Harry, Link
Rating: PG
Word Count: 215
Warnings: none
A/N: written for hd_writers Drabble Day prompt: Acromantula.


( So Hard )

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Title: Practicals
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 100
Warnings: fornicating images, stupid humour
A/N: written for dmhgchallenge April 2012 prompt: practical joke. "Practicals" are hands-on lab work.


( Practicals )

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Title: Grasping at Straws
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Rating: G
Word Count: 100
Warnings: none
A/N: Written for dmhgchallenge March 2012 prompt: Celtic Magick

I earned another shiny!



( Grasping at Straws )

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Title: Cleaning Up Family
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: G
Word Count: 100 x 2
Warnings: fluffy cuteness with child!Teddy
Summary: Easter Eggs could be more of a mess than Severus realised.
A/N: written for snarry100 prompt: Easter Eggs.

( Cleaning Up Family )

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Title: A Reason for Spring
Author: starduchess
Pairings: Link/Sheik
Fandom: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Rating: PG-14
Word Count: 641
Warnings: slash kiss and suggestion of more.
Summary: Linlk’s feeling tiredof this damned quest. The nice spring air isn’t helping.
A/N: Written for Firewhiskeyfic drunk fic night March 2012, prompt: Sprintg is in the air.


( A Reason for Spring )

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Title: Rain
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Snape/Harry
Rating: G
Word Count: 42
Warnings: implied character death
A/N: written at marguerite_26's one word comment fest for obiskus's prompt: rain


Harry looked out at the rain again, like everyday.

He used to think it fell for him as a little child,
denied the power of tears.

Now he knows it rains for Snape, that the world
mourns the loss of his years.

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There are some wonderful stories in the running, and I've got two that are nominated under Best Drabble and Most Unique Storyline.

THE HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS - SPRING ROUND 2012
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Voting period: February 1st - March 31st, 2012
Winners announced: by April 15th, 2012

Title: Equilateral Foundation
Author: starduchess
Kink Showcased: Triangulation
Pairings: Severus/Hermione/Harry
Rating: R
Word Count: ~1,090
Summary: Severus was manoeuvred into a triangular relationship. In order to have Hermione, he had to accept Harry as well. Turns out, they all compliment and share rather well.
Warnings: threesome het with slash overtones, both vaginal and anal penetration
Author's Notes: Written for HP_Kinkfest. Many thanks to carolinelamb for her insights and brainstorming on this kink and to scriblerian for the beta job.


( Equilateral Foundation )

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Title: Trapped in Blackened Ways
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Harry/Severus
Prompt #: 81 by me
Rating: R
Word Count: ~1110
Summary: Severus hides his dark Veela nature, for he does not wish to subject his painful reality on the golden innocence of his mate, Harry.
Warning(s): (mini) epic-poetry style, violence, pain as pleasure
Betas: sighing_selkie and miss_e , thank you, ladies!
A/N: originally written for Do-Me-Veela 2012 Valentine's Day Fest.


( Trapped in Blackened Ways )

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Title: A Separate Joy
Author: starduchess
Beta Reader: sionna_raven
Character: Severus Snape
Rating: G
Word Count: 2500
Summary: Severus Snape has one true joy in his life. It’s not Lily Evans; it’s potions.
Category: Four (Snape ages 30-40, during Harry's Hogwarts years)
Warnings: none
Author's Note: Written for Snapecase. Title is modified from the novel, A Separate Peace, by John Knowles. No copy write infringement is intended. I just love this book, and my fic reminded me of it.

( A Separate Joy )

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Title: No More Use
Author: starduchess
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Warnings: angst, implied character death
Challenge: written for snarry100 prompt #303: ordinary


( No More Use )

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hp_podfic_fest ran its first fest in December with the theme of Winter Fest, so any fics pertaining to winter scenes or a winter holiday qualified for posting. I downloaded and have listened to all of them and finally got around to commenting and reccing.

Here is my rec list of favourites, and there's something here for everyone. Click on the name of the fic to go to the podfic post for downloading either the mp3 or m4b file or listening directly with the streaming audio option.

Sorry this post ends up being so long.

Amistlemour by rivertempest read by deirdre_aithne, PG-13, Draco/Hermione.
Summary: After receiving an enchanted Christmas present from Fred Weasley, Hermione thinks her life will never be the same. And she's right.

A humourous tale. She did a great job with Twiggy's voice and Hermione's outbursts.

Draco, Merrily on High by byblythe read by 1farmer_girl, PG-13, Draco/Harry, Remus/Tonks.
Summary: Draco Malfoy, conductor of the Junior London Magical Oratory, ends up caroling in front of Harry Potter's house. There's cooking and dancing and lots of music.

The reader does a wonderful job of showcasing all the characters' attitudes, including Harry's tipsiness, and there's lots of music included in this.

Elemental by katmarajade read by tree00faery, PG, Percy gen.
Summary: I wonder what he's giving his family for Christmas.

A different tale, showcasing how Percy feels about his family compared to himself. Nicely read.

Fade to Silver by furiosity read by raitala, PG, Draco/Harry.
Summary: Four years ago, Draco Malfoy disappeared from the wizarding world. This is the story of what happened after that.

Absolutely fantastic reading. Every intonation is perfect and the emotions come through so well. I could listen to her all day. The fic is unique, with a little bit of mystery, and the music fits it perfectly as well.

The Friday Box by leela_cat read by flamingolady, G, Severus gen.
Summary: Sometimes, when no one was watching, Severus Snape went into a windowless room and performed a private ritual taught to him by his Grandma Snape.

An interesting look at Jewish holiday traditions, hidden away in the Wizarding World. The reading is clear and even.

Foreplay by joanwilder read by amanitamuscaria, NC-17, Severus/Harry.
Summary: Harry discovers that anticipation is the best part of the holiday season.

A slow moving romance filled with lots of foreplay. She does a nice job reading, especially Snape's voice -- not too low, but very controlled.

Lights Out by dhobikikutti read by cantarina1, G, Parvati gen.
Summary: Not celebrating is still an event.

Another unique fic, this time looking at Indian holiday traditions. The reader did very well on her Hindi.

Not a Present by kellychambliss read by jenepod, PG, Severus, Pomona, Minerva gen.
Summary: On Christmas morning at Hogwarts, Severus receives a package.

A lovely fic about Snape's first Christmas as a teacher. I love Pomona's voice in this, and the overall delivery is excellent.

Shall Yourselves Find Blessing by quill_lumos read by teas_me, NC-17, Severus/Harry.
Summary: Returning to Hogwarts, Harry discovers Snape is living alone in a hovel and takes him in. As a thank you, Snape listens to Harry's sexual problems and offers a solution.

This is extremely easy to listen to, and both Harry and Snape are shown to go through a score of emotions.

Snow Fairies by lash_larue read by Regina Nigellus, PG, Padma, Luna gen (pre-slash?).
Summary: Padma leaves the Yule Ball in anger and frustration, and stumbles across something extraordinary.

A wonderful look at Luna through Padma's eyes. The reader's accent is perfect for Padma's POV. Her fascination and astonishment come through very clear.

Spinsters on a Sunday Morning by tetleythesecond read by sylvaine57, R, Minerva/Irma Pince, Rita gen.
Summary: The headmistress is retiring, and Rita Skeeter is sent to interview her. Oh, how she looks forward to that.

An amusing fic. I love how she reads Rita's parts all fast and energetic and condescending compared to Minerva's parts, which are slower and more loving.

The Way of the World by zionsstarfish read by vaysh11, PG-13, Draco/Harry, Ron/Hermione.
Summary: Draco makes a living (barely) as delivery boy of holidays gifts. His last parcel for the day is for Mr. Harry Pot–

This is a beautiful, touching story. She does a fabulous job reading it, with Draco's desparation and yearning for comfort. The music is a German Christmas carol, which works so well with this fic.

So, go, listen, leave the authors and readers lots of good feedback!

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My HP_Kinkfest entry is up HERE!

Pairing Severus/Hermione/Harry,
Kink is Triangulation,
Rating is R, Word Count 1K.

And if you haven't gone and looked yet, there are already some wonderful fics up, and the party just got started! What are you waiting for? Go read!

A big THANK YOU to Severa_Snape, who nominated my fic for two categories in the spring hpfanficfanpoll award!

Title: The Chronos Factor
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Theme: Family & Love
Categories: Best Mystery/Suspense Story and Most Unique Plot

Yay! Thank you, my dear!!!!!!

THE HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS - SPRING ROUND 2012
Overview FAQ / How to Vote
Voting period: February 1st - March 31st, 2012
Winners announced: by April 15th, 2012

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