Saw this post with the best photos of 2009.

These are huge photos, and split over 3 pages.
Some are Technically magnificent, some are just perfect in composition, and some are just true reflections of the moment, caught with amazing precision by the photographers. They record things for posterity, or simply they just happened to be in the right place at the right time for a truly amazing shot.

There are too many for me to say which are my favourites.

But there are 3 pages of them.
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3

I have several links here, most of which you've seen already (heh, I was a lucky, lucky girl this week!), but I'm dropping them again, because fest comments are down across the board and I figure maybe a bunch of y'all didn't see when I posted them last time, for one reason or another.

Remember, y'all, when you read/view something and you like it? Leave feedback for the author/artist. It's disheartening as hell to work your ass off on a fic, get it as perfect as you can, and then hear nothing but resounding silence in return.

daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas:

I actually haven't been reccing individual things from here, because everything's just been THAT AWESOME, but these were for me *is lucky lucky lucky* and therefore deserve a bit of extra acknowledgement. He Wants Him is the most delicious of kinks: double dipping. Guh and yum and bullet-proof, this kink is. And the fic more than lives up to the kink! Bill/Draco, Charlie/Draco and hints at more. Oh, sweet lord, I think this fic may have spontaneously impregnated me. If it didn't, then the art I received CERTAINLY did. Taste is a Kingsley/Charlie art of utter holy hell hotness that just... omg. Tongue and freckles and hipbones and scruff and Kingsley's bald head and... Well. If I was a guy, I'd have been in the same visible state as Charlie. Ahem.

lupin_snape's Snupin Santa:

I have not read a lot from this fest, but this one came highly recommended to me. Mad Wolves and Englishmen. Hilarious and hot and everything I ever want from a fic, including Texas. :D This Snape is just perfect and Remus--who, let's be honest, it takes a lot to make me like since I kind of hated him a lot in canon--was believably himself while somehow also being a fucking awesome character. I have no idea how the author pulled that one off, but she/he did it splendidly! I loved this fic to death and can't rec it enough.

( More recs under here )

There will be a part two to this tomorrow. I am tired and know I'm forgetting a bunch of fic and art, so. Tomorrow. There will also be non-fest fics in tomorrow's batch, so for those who need to know the author before committing to reading, look out for that.

For now, though, I will simply nag stress again, comment! Comment, comment, comment. Pleeease.

Title: Secrets of the Night
Author: alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Summary: The time has come to tell the world.
Word Count: 380
Genre: Humor
Warnings: None that I am aware of.
A/N: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas prompt: Yule/Yuletide, and for slythindor100's Advent prompt: red and green pjs
Beta: leela_cat
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( Secrets of the Night )

Current Mood: okay

These are the days where papers and other media all over are announcing "the X and Y of the decade". It's always fun to be retrospect and it got me thinking. A thinking also prompted by ( watching Pirates of the Caribbean )

Again, positive thinking in this post. I'm not up for discussing much these days (depression does that to me), so please don't link anywhere. I just wanted to share a few thoughts here on the cusp of the decade. On a night where there's not much to be positive about, so please humour me in not linking.
Common sense disclaimer of course applies: this is my opinion, nothing less and nothing more. Respectful disagreement is of course welcome! Disrespectful anything is not.

Current Mood: thoughtful

Title: In the Library
Author: alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Summary: Hermione always looks out for her friends.
Word Count: 545
Genre: Erotica
Warnings: Voyeurism
A/N: Written for adventdrabbles's prompt #18: Champagne. This is part 18 in my Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards series, the previous parts being: Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards Day 1 - Candles, Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards Day 2 - Plum Pudding, Inexplicably Bound, A Snog and a Cuddle, Tinsel Talk, Hot Buttered Harry, Stockings Stuffed With Care, Finding the Perfect Tree, Why Santa's Jolly, Important Research, A Hint of Ginger, On a Wing and a Prayer, Caretaker, Just Punishment, True Bond, Rest and Relaxation and Sleigh Ride.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( In the Library )

Current Mood: calm

Here's some music for you: three songs each from four bands and singers I love. The files are at Box.net, which means (for those unfamiliar with it) that you can listen to the songs as well as download them.

Mylene Farmer. I can't help loving her songs even when they are kitchy 'cos the woman is so artistic. I love her videos too!

California
Je te rends ton amour
L'ame-stram-gram

My beloved Rammstein released a new album. I can't say I loved all of it (I never do though) but I liked half of the songs.

Fruhling in Paris -- this one is the best, as for me, from this album. Also, Till singing in foreign languages is sexy :) Here he sings in French.
Rammlied -- the opening song of the album and yet another version of Rammstein including their own name in their song. Fun! And quite strong.
Pussy -- the notorious Pussy, the one of the NC-17 video, with which R+ came back after their years of silence.

My beloved Pulp. I know you know and like some songs of theirs. Do you like their Separations though? It's one of their first albums and still my favourite of theirs. Actually, this was the album that turned me from classical music to pop and rock :) I don't like what Jarvis Cocker does now and didn't like even their last album with Pulp. IMO it lost all their earlier vitality. But still, they hold a very special place in my heart :)

Separations, the title song.
Don't You Want Me Anymore -- a bit morbid, more than a bit ironic and role-playing, and all-in-all wonderful melodically.
Acryllic Afternoons, from His'n'Hers.

And my beloved The Cranberries. I swear, I listen to Dolores O'Riordan mewl and scream while trying not to hear the lyrics. She's, to put it mildly, not a good poet. But her energy! Her voice! I love it :)

I Just Shot John Lennon
Electric Blue
Hollywood

And here's the link to the entire folder. Enjoy! :)

Time to say thank you to some of the lovely people who have send me awesome Holiday cards!

♥ Smooches to inell for the sparkly tree card. *admires*

♥ dementordelta sent me a FABULOUS and very romantic Snarry Christmas card with them about to smooch under mistletoe. *happy sigh* Thank you, dear!

♥ felaine sent me the cutest (and pouffiest, lol) Santa card. So adorable, thank you, hon! :)

♥ Cuddles to snapesgirl_62 for the jolly penguin card!

♥ And celandineb wrote me the sweetest Snarry. *smishes her tight* Also, I get to see her tomorrow! *bounces*

Current Mood: working

Part 1 is HERE.
Part 2 is HERE.
Part 3 (the Snupin Squee edition) is HERE.

Reading and commenting seems to be way down the last week or so. I assume it's because everyone's busy getting ready for the holidays. I hope you all plan to do some catching up once the chaos dies down a bit, though, because you've been missing some great stuff!! And also because it's entirely possible that not all of my own fest fics have posted yet. ::cough::


From snapelyholidays:

Subtlety Personified by ???
Snape/Slughorn; PG; ~5,360 words
Oh, this is just utterly brilliant! It's the story of what went on behind the scenes at Hogwarts during that final year of the war, and it's inventive, smart, and entirely plausible. The author's Slughorn voice is simply amazing. He's so damned Slytherin, and does so enjoy his comforts, and has this almost flippant, dismissive way of talking about serious events -- yet there's a keen mind, a staunch commitment to what's important, and a lot of feeling beneath the surface.


From hp_yule_balls:

The Invisible Wall by ???
George/Lee with Harry, Dean, Seamus, and a scared-for-life Ron; NC-17; 7,400 words
Oh, god, you guys!! I was howling with laughter when I read this! Harry, Ron, Seamus, and Dean end up witnesses to something they never intended to see, and the commentary is just... I don't even know what to say about this. Just read it. And don't try drinking anything when you do.


From snarry_holidays:

For Want of a Headmaster by ???
Snape/Harry; NC-17; ~6,600 words
The premise here is smart, original, and just so darned cool! What I think I like most about this fic, however, is Harry. He's not an idiot and he's not a kid. She's a sharp, in control (mostly!) adult. He's someone who could hold authority and be a real match for Snape, and that's a refreshing thing to see these days.


From harry_holidays:

Just Enough [NWS Art!] by ???
Sirius/Regulus; R
A really lovely piece that feels quiet, desperate, and intimate. The boys' bone structure is gorgeous and the family resemblance is perfect. This is one of those pieces that makes me wonder what the story behind it is, and makes me want to write fic.


And a few words about Kinky Kristmas:

As I've been repeating ad nauseum, I'm not reccing from Kinky Kristmas due to my mod status and such. However, I'm going to do my damnedest to draw attention to it. ;) In case you haven't been keeping up, here's a list of all the art that's been posted so far (all NWS, of course). Everyone has time to click on art and say, "Ooh, that's lovely/sexy/gorgeous," right? And maybe while you're there, you'll take a few minutes to browse through the fab fics.

Oh Come All Ye Faithful (Ginny/Lord Voldemort)
Mystical Mistletoe (Ron/Hermione/Harry)
Heal (Pansy/Ginny)
An Unwrapped Gift (Charlie/Lavender/Parvati)
At Long Last (Dumbledore/Slughorn)
Break (Hermione/Ron/Harry)
Who's on First? (Harry/Percy)
Let Your Hair Down, Miss Kitty. (Bill/Minerva)
Most of what is good dies fast (Sirius/Harry/Draco)
Taste (Charlie/Kingsley)

Current Mood: amused

Title: First Snow
Author: alisanne
Rating: G
Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Astoria Greengrass implied, Scorpius Malfoy.
Summary: The world could stand to see a happy Malfoy.
Word Count: 100
Genre: Gen
Warnings: Minor character death implied.
A/N: Written for draco100's prompt #71: First Snow
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( First Snow )

Current Mood: working

Happy Birthday today to

lalaith_niniel!

and



japonicastar!

Many happy returns to you both! :)

Current Mood: working

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: ldymusyc
From: A Wonderous Watcher!

Title: Mating Games
Characters/Pairings: Lucius/Narcissa
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: Body worship: Mussed hair
Other Warnings: AU, I made her a bit younger.
Word Count: 2907
Summary/Description: From the first time she saw him, Narcissa has had an absolute adoration for Lucius’ hair.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to my beta readers and to my cheerleaders. This was a fun one to write and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed working on it.

( love is a splendid thing )

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: pre_raphaelite1
From: A Wonderous Watcher!

Title: The Running of the Deer
Characters/Pairings: Luna/ magical beast
Rating: R
Kinks/Themes Included: Bestiality, dub-con, voyeur!paintings, The Carol of the Bells.
Other Warnings: Bloodshed, death of a non-canon magical creature, voyeurism, pagan themes.
Word Count: 1723
Summary/Description: Near Yule, Luna goes investigating the legendary Horned Ones.
Author's Notes: I claim no ownership over either the canon characters/settings or the non-canon mythology in this story

( The Running of the Deer )

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: r_grayjoy
From: A Wondrous Watcher!

Title: Language of the Wolf
Characters/Pairings: Remus/Severus
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: dirty talk
Word Count: 1,475
Summary/Description: Remus talks dirty and they both like it!
Author's Notes: many thanks to my beta s and e! Many, many thanks to the mods for having the fest!

( Language of the Wolf )

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: thilia
From: A Wondrous Watcher!

Title: Pansy's Twelve Days of Christmas
Characters/Pairings: Pansy and various combinations of her, Draco, Blaise, and Theo. Oh and a little surprise at the end.
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: spanking, body modification, breath play, multiple partners, triple penetration, cross-dressing, deep throating, semi-public/public sex, double penetration, shibari (bondage), dub-con, angst, voyeurism, dirty talk (slight), non-con (attempted)
Other Warnings:
Word Count: 3300
Summary/Description: Every Christmas, Pansy helps her boys live out their sexual fantasies; this year, she's been inspired by a theme. She just almost forgot about herself in her plans. Good thing, her best mate hadn't, especially when everything fell apart.
Author's Notes: I tried to get all the kinks/themes you requested in as well as a few more with the concept I came up with for your gift. I hope you enjoy the following piece. Happy Holidays.

( Pansy's Twelve Days of Christmas )

Title: Beating the Storm
Author: alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Summary: Harry and Draco escape.
Word Count: 375
Genre: Romance
Warnings: Fluff!
A/N: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Prompt: Icicle, and for slythindor100's Advent prompt: Snowy house.
Beta: leela_cat
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( Beating the Storm )

Current Mood: tired

( Things that are awesome: )
( Things that are not so awesome: )
♥♥♥♥ to all my friends!

Title: Sleigh Ride
Author: alisanne
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Summary: Harry persuade Severus to take a ride.
Word Count: 1230
Genre: Erotica
Warnings: Smexing!
A/N: Written for adventdrabbles's prompt #17: Reindeer. This is part 17 in my Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards series, the previous parts being: Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards Day 1 - Candles, Sexy Kinks for Sexy Wizards Day 2 - Plum Pudding, Inexplicably Bound, A Snog and a Cuddle, Tinsel Talk, Hot Buttered Harry, Stockings Stuffed With Care, Finding the Perfect Tree, Why Santa's Jolly, Important Research, A Hint of Ginger, On a Wing and a Prayer, Caretaker, Just Punishment, True Bond and Rest and Relaxation.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( Sleigh Ride )

Current Mood: thoughtful

Hugs: Big hugs to everyone who sent snowflake cookies! And to sillypowers and gblvr for the non-snowflake gifties! You guys rock!

Cards: I'm enjoying all the holiday cards coming in! I don't put up a tree so having festive (and sometimes porny) cards around really brightens the holidays! All my fannish ones went out last week—will post the artwork by the lovely veridian_dair after the holidays!

Actual Fannish Content: The folks over at severus_sighs did artist and author interviews last month and you can find mine, over here!

Fests: I haven't had a chance to read many, er...*checks* Er, actually nope, none, no fics...Any Snarry Holidays recs?

Title: Jingle Bells
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100's prompt #192: Jingle Bells
Warning(s): Silliness
A/N: Harry owes Severus big time.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

( Jingle Bells )

Current Mood: working

So my week of awesomeness continues being awesome. Another gift for me posted! ART. Yes, someone really loves me. *buys another lotto ticket*

The only downside is that I'm pretty sure this is the last possible gift to post for me, lol. BUT! Considering how awesome everything I've been given has been? I am so so so lucky.

Today's gift: Taste on Kinky Kristmas, which is ART, of the VERY not safe for work or inlaws or children variety. It's a gorgeously drawn Kingsley and Charlie (unf!) and there are bits of male anatomy sort of front and center, but dude. The tongue and the licking and the hipbones? I'm...just... unf. And ngngngh!

I believe I shall just collapse right here into a puddle of gooey squee. *collapses*


Also, and this is like a 180° twist in this post, but leela_cat is doing a Eight Days of Hanukah event on her journal. I've already snagged some delicious recipes from her and read one of the most beautiful bits of original femslash, but yesterday's offering was a Snape-centric gen fic which is just completely moving. The Friday Box is a story you really need to read.