Skulls and Angels

So many fics I want to save before the sites close, and so little time to do it in.  First things first is I guess finding out who all only has fics on Hex. I want to save things from harrys_boxers, shadowsamurai, roxierose13, Alysian Fields, and so many others. I'm despairing of ever being able to save everything though. EEk! Side note: If anyone reads this and knows where the last installment of the Escort Service by Cheryl Dyson is posted, do please tell me. I know I read it, but I can't think where. Gahh. I may give up and go to bed for now. I feel very shit-like at the moment. Hope everyone is well and safe.

Edit: Found the fic! Derr...I think I have some kind of mental block against FF.net. Eesh.

I made my way through all seven books. It's taken quite a bit longer than I'd hoped, but I did it. I've heard all kinds of things about these books in fandom, but I'm the type of girl who likes to make up my own mind about things, so I read them myself. They were very well-written pieces of work, I must say. I was gripped right from the start, especially for the first five books or so. With that said, I also have to say these books were emotionally exhausting, draining, and somewhat overwhelming. I was in the mood to read a long, plot-heavy fic, and these stories more-than-adequately met that set of criteria. Which brings me to the point of my post: I now find myself in need of light and fluffy fics. It doesn't even have to be Harry/Draco. I'll take any pairing. I may even go so far as to read some het, if you know of any good ones. Or a good threesome fic. I'll take whatever you guys rec. I just need some happy, fluffy, sweetness to counteract all the heavy I've felt glutted on recently.  I've never felt that emotionally gutted after reading a fic, but this series is in its own arena. I usually don't post fic requests in my journal, but I have done on occasion, and this is one of those times. I was hoping someone would rec some pairings or stories I haven't read as yet. Thanks in advance.

I love fandom, and I'm so grateful I was nominated. And surprised. And did I mention grateful, 'cause I so am!

I usually get Gryffindor when I take things like this, but I'm actually kind of glad to have gotten Slytherin.

Why is the site down? Mildly panic-stricken here. It was working all right the last time I read there, which was yesterday. So, I have no clue. Eek. Loooong day. Need chocolate. Or tea. Or both. Hope everyone is well.

Excuse me while I have a panic attack. I just heard that Hex/HPFandom are closing in a month. EEK! I don't even know where to begin saving, because I have I have no idea which authors have what where, if that makes any sense to anyone. I'm fighting to keep from bawling here, literally. There are so many authors I love, and just... this is heartbreaking. I can't even tell you how many times reading fics at either archive has saved my sanity. There is no way I can save everything I'd like to. I just want to curl up somewhere and cry. But before I do that, I will ask that you please consider donating to keep the sites open. I know money is tight these days and not everyone has extra to spare, but I would be beyond thankful. Even if you don't donate yourself, please at least spread the word. If there are enough donations, there's a chance the archives might stay open, at least for a while longer. I don't even want to think about these archives closing. I plan to try and donate at least a little if I can. Anyone who does donate and would like a story or ficlet from me for their trouble, I'd be glad to write it. Just leave me a prompt or a pairing or both, and I'll get to work on it as soon as I can. Thanks!


http://home.comcast.net/~sherdelune/donate.html


Above is the link to donate, if you feel so inclined.

I can't believe I got second place! I'm incredibly happy right now. *dances* This is definitely a "wow" sort of moment. I'm thankful to everyone who took the time to vote. This is just yet more proof that fandom rocks!

Where has the time gone?

I've been busy lately, re-reading all the Harry Potter books, and getting lots of ideas for fics. I'm in the middle of CoS now, and I'm re-discovering exactly why it is that I fell in love with this series to begin with. It's like becoming reacquainted with an old friend I haven't seen in years, and it's proving just as fulfilling. I realize reading them that I genuinely miss these characters as JKR writes them. I utterly and completely adore fandom and the people I've met because of it, but it's nice to think that JKR gave us so many things to play with. I love fandom because that's where they can all stay alive if we want them to. It's funny how a character in a book can come to mean just as much to some as a living person.  That's what HP does for me, because I tend to spend a lot of time alone when I'm not online. Books help me feel less lonely.

They've been constant companions throughout my life. They carry no preconceived notions or judgements of me, and I very much appreciate the sense of peace and escape they provide. In a book, I can be and do anything. I'm not limited by the boundaries of so called "reality", and I value that sense of freedom, even if it's only in my ditzy little head.

http://hp-kinkmemes.livejournal.com/2567.html?thread=250119#t250119

Harry with a fetish for Draco in leather gloves. I ask you, what could be better?