TIALCOTCFRACC days 22&23, TSALCOTCFRACC days 8&9 and a question on commenting for my flist...
Mega long update post is mega long! It's hd_career_fair TIALCOTCFRACC* days 22 and 23!
hd_fanart's Annual Art Fest 2009 and TSALCOTCFRACC* days 8 and 9!
* TIALCOTCFRACC - The Inaugural ALovelyCupOfTea Complete Fest Reading and Commenting Challenge
* TSALCOTCFRACC - The Second ALovelyCupOfTea Complete Fest Reading and Commenting Challenge
TIALCOTCFRACC DAY TWENTY-TWO
The Boy Who Baked
Summary: As Harry reluctantly develops a working relationship with Draco Malfoy, he finds himself becoming interested in more than just business.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is DELICIOUS. I love Harry's job, and Draco's! They just fit really well. And I adored the grinding in the club... YUMMY. Also, cakes? I love them. Harry and Draco? I love them. Combined? Love squared.
The Road to Hell
Summary: Harry had the best of intentions, but two wrong acts don’t make a right one.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is a really interesting fic that explores the idea that Harry's capacity for love might not be as boundless as in canon. Now, normally, this would not be my thing. I would skip past it as I look for fics about bunnies and cuddling. But boundary pushing is what this challenge is all about, and I am pleased I read it.
Slightly off topic, but what are your thoughts on reviewers leaving comments that essentially say "I liked nothing about it"? I just felt really bad for the author, because if I got a review like that, I would probably go and have a little cry in a corner (I am a sensitive flower). I might be exaggerating, but to me, it seems unnecessary. Have you ever had a review like that? How did you react? Is my adage of "if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all" one other people adopt?
TIALCOTCFRACC DAY TWENTY-THREE
The Way To a Man's Heart Or How Malfoy's Bon Bites Became Britain's First Vegetarian Wizarding Restaurant, Almost
Summary: It started as a case of rat infestation. Then, MoM Health Inspector Harry Potter found a strange meat marker he'd never seen before. Next he knew of was that he had at least one murder case to solve, further complicated by Draco Malfoy's completely uncooperative behaviour. Starring Health Inspector!Harry, three assistant inspectors, science-wiz!Hermione, delivery boy!Teddy, and, of course, restaurant chef!Draco.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is lovely. I loved the mystery plot, and all the characterisations, too. It's pretty lengthy, but if you set aside some time to read it I am sure you will enjoy it! The ideas about redemption woven into the fic are really interesting.
Behind The Scenes
Summary: Draco is premier leading man in Diagon Alley's most prestigious dance company. Too bad he has to put up with his costumer constantly groping him...
TIALCOTCFRACC says: Bare chested Draco in tights? Who thought he would be such a hottie?! Lovely kiss too!
artwork by heathen_arcade
TIALCOTCFRACC - An Extreme Reading Event
TSALCOTCFRACC DAY EIGHT
Malfoy Season
Summary: Malfoy had cheated! In their last match! He’d even had the audacity to wink at Harry before heading for the showers, stolen snitch still in hand!
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is awesome. I &hearts the chibi versions of them. Love it!
TSALCOTCFRACC DAY NINE
The Mirror of Veritas (Ultimate Truth)
Summary: A magic mirror shows true feelings.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: Lovely. Fighting but really wanting to be kissing? Here's the illustration to that favoured interpretation of our boys.
Art by Leochi, lillithium, naadi, oldenuf2nb, raitala, red_rahl & tweeney
Banner by winter_june
I ate a WHAM! bar today. Two words... OLD SKOOL.
hd_fanart's Annual Art Fest 2009 and TSALCOTCFRACC* days 8 and 9!
* TIALCOTCFRACC - The Inaugural ALovelyCupOfTea Complete Fest Reading and Commenting Challenge
* TSALCOTCFRACC - The Second ALovelyCupOfTea Complete Fest Reading and Commenting Challenge
TIALCOTCFRACC DAY TWENTY-TWO
The Boy Who Baked
Summary: As Harry reluctantly develops a working relationship with Draco Malfoy, he finds himself becoming interested in more than just business.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is DELICIOUS. I love Harry's job, and Draco's! They just fit really well. And I adored the grinding in the club... YUMMY. Also, cakes? I love them. Harry and Draco? I love them. Combined? Love squared.
The Road to Hell
Summary: Harry had the best of intentions, but two wrong acts don’t make a right one.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is a really interesting fic that explores the idea that Harry's capacity for love might not be as boundless as in canon. Now, normally, this would not be my thing. I would skip past it as I look for fics about bunnies and cuddling. But boundary pushing is what this challenge is all about, and I am pleased I read it.
Slightly off topic, but what are your thoughts on reviewers leaving comments that essentially say "I liked nothing about it"? I just felt really bad for the author, because if I got a review like that, I would probably go and have a little cry in a corner (I am a sensitive flower). I might be exaggerating, but to me, it seems unnecessary. Have you ever had a review like that? How did you react? Is my adage of "if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all" one other people adopt?
TIALCOTCFRACC DAY TWENTY-THREE
The Way To a Man's Heart Or How Malfoy's Bon Bites Became Britain's First Vegetarian Wizarding Restaurant, Almost
Summary: It started as a case of rat infestation. Then, MoM Health Inspector Harry Potter found a strange meat marker he'd never seen before. Next he knew of was that he had at least one murder case to solve, further complicated by Draco Malfoy's completely uncooperative behaviour. Starring Health Inspector!Harry, three assistant inspectors, science-wiz!Hermione, delivery boy!Teddy, and, of course, restaurant chef!Draco.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is lovely. I loved the mystery plot, and all the characterisations, too. It's pretty lengthy, but if you set aside some time to read it I am sure you will enjoy it! The ideas about redemption woven into the fic are really interesting.
Behind The Scenes
Summary: Draco is premier leading man in Diagon Alley's most prestigious dance company. Too bad he has to put up with his costumer constantly groping him...
TIALCOTCFRACC says: Bare chested Draco in tights? Who thought he would be such a hottie?! Lovely kiss too!
artwork by heathen_arcade
TIALCOTCFRACC - An Extreme Reading Event
TSALCOTCFRACC DAY EIGHT
Malfoy Season
Summary: Malfoy had cheated! In their last match! He’d even had the audacity to wink at Harry before heading for the showers, stolen snitch still in hand!
TIALCOTCFRACC says: This is awesome. I &hearts the chibi versions of them. Love it!
TSALCOTCFRACC DAY NINE
The Mirror of Veritas (Ultimate Truth)
Summary: A magic mirror shows true feelings.
TIALCOTCFRACC says: Lovely. Fighting but really wanting to be kissing? Here's the illustration to that favoured interpretation of our boys.
Art by Leochi, lillithium, naadi, oldenuf2nb, raitala, red_rahl & tweeney
Banner by winter_june
I ate a WHAM! bar today. Two words... OLD SKOOL.