Oh, this is a wonderful idea. I absolutely adore a bottom!Harry - even prefer it - and find there is way too little of it in the drarry and any other HP fandom - except maybe Snarry.
But I did have a question. First off I have read plenty fics where it really worked that Harry was the submissive one in his romantic relationships. And I feel it definitely fits in with the canon world. Since Harry was very headstrong, stubborn and a leader figure when it came to fighting Voldemort etc, but in both his friendships and “romantic relationships” he was more passive and a follower.
But my question was, when we submit a prompt or write a fic does it then have to include a full-on Dom/sub relationship - i.e. collaring, flogging, the BDSM scene, Master/sub dynamics, etc? I found this a bit implied by two of the 3 banners, but the first one kind of seemed to leave the option open for something else. While I understand that a relationship based on BDSM is a personal lifestyle choice and I can even - from a theoretical point of view - see why it would appeal to some people. On a personal level such dynamics kind of freak me out and I can’t get into a fic that uses those dynamics in a very overt way. Plus in fanfics or e-novels I personally find that the BDSM aspect usually gets portrayed in a very dark maaner - i.e. it seems more like slavery with an abusive Dom who generally does whatever he wants and then sometimes has an attack of the guilts / feels remorse and then all of a sudden acts fluffy with roses and chocolates. That said I have read some brilliant works which showed how it is a relationship with healthy dynamics, where despite it being quintessentially not one based on equality, those stories truly showed how both partners’ needs are met. Still, despite being brilliant works, they still weren’t really my cup of tea and I have tried to develop a taste for them.
Sorry for this long ramble …
So can we submit prompts and fics where Harry still takes on the more submissive role in the relationship, but the relationship itself is more “normal/average”? So Harry’s partner is the more assertive one in the relationship and on the relationship front Harry is more submissive, but for example he doesn’t have to call his partner “Master” or wear a collar.
You are absolutely encouraged to submit any type of submissive Harry prompts or fanworks. It does not have to include a traditional/full on D/s relationship dynamic. As long as Harry is clearly the more submissive person in the relationship then it is most welcome!
Sorry for the misleading banners. The theme just lends itself well to such beautiful photography that it was hard to pass up!
Yes the banners were very jummy!!! I really liked the last and first one - the last one was just delicious an the first one had such a romantic element. Plus they were not misleading, since a comm all about submisive Harry does lend itself to the BDSM world.
I just wanted to be sure that not so "risque" prompts would be welcome too
Ok, I'm off to go and ponder all the different secenario's where a submisive Harry can pop up :)
But I did have a question. First off I have read plenty fics where it really worked that Harry was the submissive one in his romantic relationships. And I feel it definitely fits in with the canon world. Since Harry was very headstrong, stubborn and a leader figure when it came to fighting Voldemort etc, but in both his friendships and “romantic relationships” he was more passive and a follower.
But my question was, when we submit a prompt or write a fic does it then have to include a full-on Dom/sub relationship - i.e. collaring, flogging, the BDSM scene, Master/sub dynamics, etc? I found this a bit implied by two of the 3 banners, but the first one kind of seemed to leave the option open for something else.
While I understand that a relationship based on BDSM is a personal lifestyle choice and I can even - from a theoretical point of view - see why it would appeal to some people. On a personal level such dynamics kind of freak me out and I can’t get into a fic that uses those dynamics in a very overt way.
Plus in fanfics or e-novels I personally find that the BDSM aspect usually gets portrayed in a very dark maaner - i.e. it seems more like slavery with an abusive Dom who generally does whatever he wants and then sometimes has an attack of the guilts / feels remorse and then all of a sudden acts fluffy with roses and chocolates. That said I have read some brilliant works which showed how it is a relationship with healthy dynamics, where despite it being quintessentially not one based on equality, those stories truly showed how both partners’ needs are met. Still, despite being brilliant works, they still weren’t really my cup of tea and I have tried to develop a taste for them.
Sorry for this long ramble …
So can we submit prompts and fics where Harry still takes on the more submissive role in the relationship, but the relationship itself is more “normal/average”? So Harry’s partner is the more assertive one in the relationship and on the relationship front Harry is more submissive, but for example he doesn’t have to call his partner “Master” or wear a collar.
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Thanks so much for your interest in the fest!
You are absolutely encouraged to submit any type of submissive Harry prompts or fanworks. It does not have to include a traditional/full on D/s relationship dynamic. As long as Harry is clearly the more submissive person in the relationship then it is most welcome!
Sorry for the misleading banners. The theme just lends itself well to such beautiful photography that it was hard to pass up!
Thanks again!
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Yes the banners were very jummy!!! I really liked the last and first one - the last one was just delicious an the first one had such a romantic element. Plus they were not misleading, since a comm all about submisive Harry does lend itself to the BDSM world.
I just wanted to be sure that not so "risque" prompts would be welcome too
Ok, I'm off to go and ponder all the different secenario's where a submisive Harry can pop up :)
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