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Lovely Little Dreamer

Women’s heels clipped against the cobblestone of the street, echoing in Sirius’s ears. But he didn’t care. His attention was on the man seated across from him rather than the residences of the city.

“We should really get going,” he attempted to interrupt his companion’s reading with the suggestion. But Remus barely lifted his head in acknowledgment, still profoundly entranced by the book he had bought that morning. On Alchemy, of course, the way the muggles saw it.

“Do you need anything else, Monsieurs?” The waiter who’d been attending to them for the past several hours came over, not bothering to hide his annoyance at the lack of rotation to their table. 

Sirius finally kicked Remus’ leg, causing him to jerk in surprise and send their empty teacups tottering on their saucers. He glanced around frantically until he spotted the waiter. “Apologies, umm, no, no, we’re finished.” He started to reach around for his wallet, but Sirius beat him to it. He dropped several more bills than necessary on the tabletop as they stood.

“Thank you for your attendance.” He gave the younger man a tight smile. Upon seeing the money, the tension in his shoulders eased and he gave them a slight nod, returning Siruis’ smile before returning to the cafe. 

“Why didn’t you move us sooner?” Remus questioned as they walked off into the night, glancing back at their table longingly. Sirius threw his head back and laughed.

“That’s why,” he replied, glancing around before bringing Remus closer to meet his lips.

Sirius opened his eyes with a smile on his face, expecting to see Remus looking back at him. But all he saw was the mouldy stones of his cell and heard the cries of other prisoners. The dream crashed away with the persistent waves.

Inspired by Cafe Terrace by Vincent Van Gogh

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Happy 2024 Fic Challenge!

@jandjsalmon and I are here with the new fic reading challenge for 2024! Heck yeah! Jandy did most of the work this year, I'll be honest, and the new challenge looks great!

For the uninitiated, basically there's a bunch of tasks to complete as you read fanfiction over the year. For example, read x number of authors, read a new ship, read a fic with x in the title, etc.! It can be a fun way to challenge yourself, or to help you read more, or to discover new things you might never have tried!

But here, without further ado...

2024 Fic Reading Challenge spreadsheet

There are also two fic trackers you can use (or you can create your own, of course).

Jandy's Fic Tracker

Juulna's Fic Tracker

Remember that for any of these spreadsheets, you need to 'make a copy' for your own use. Otherwise you won't be able to edit anything!

We have a pinned post with all the important links, but I'll include a couple here for ease of access.

We have a Discord!

We also have completion badges every year, and here are last year's as an example. (They are adorable.)

And, of course, there are rules (with a helpful FAQ).

Anyone is welcome to join, even if you don't hang out with us in the Discord! And the whole challenge is done on the honour system. You say you completed Extreme Mode? I ain't checking that out! :P

Well, we hope that everyone has a good time with this year's challenge! We're as excited as you are. And remember: there's never a stupid question if you need to ask us anything. We do accept Anon asks, too. <3

Have fun reading, and here's to a great 2024 overall!

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Starting the year with a one-shot of our favourite couple in a Muggle AU!

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100% accurate

“I hope this email finds you well”

First of all the only emails that ever find me well are from AO3

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Written for the Welcome to the Royal Garden flash comp. in Dumbledore’s Armada Discord Server. Thank you to the host for creating these amazing graphics ❤️

Winner of the Best Sap award

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To the Ends of the Earth

In honour of 25 Years since the Battle of Hogwarts, a new Dramione adventure begins!

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Sounds Like Dramione Fest

Now that stories have been revealed, I'd like to share the piece I wrote for the Sounds Like Dramione Fest!

I am also pleased to share that Stolen World was the Winner and Runner-Up for 2 of their Awards!

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It’s so true it hurts 🥲

it slipped my mind...

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Quiet Night

Day Prompt: Oscillate Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley Rating: G Word Count: 52 C/W: None

With his toes, Harry gave a gentle push, sending the swing oscillating once more. Ginny curled against his side, her eyes drooping as they watched the moon climb higher. 

A quiet night, their first in some time. 

“I love you, Gin,” Harry’s soft words made her smile. 

“I love you too, Harry.”

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Confessions

Day 30 Prompt: Better & Worse Characters/Pairing: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson Rating: T Word Count: 67 C/W: None

“It could be worse.”

“I don’t think it could, Pans.”

“Lots of people make drunken love confessions, Draco.”

“In front of friends who’d like to kill me–” A department memo swooped into Draco’s office, dropping to his desk. Hermione’s handwriting was unmistakable and his hands shook as he opened it. Pansy, knowing exactly what the letter said, smirked as colour rushed to her friend’s face.

“Better?”

“Better.”

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Devour

Day 29 Prompt: Cycle Characters/Pairing: Hermione Granger/ Draco Malfoy/ Theo Nott Rating: M Word Count: 61 C/W: Mild Sexual Content

It hadn’t been enough for them to break from tradition, even as their mothers begged them to take wives. Keep their situation a secret. No, that wasn’t enough.

Draco looked across Hermione’s back to Theo, a hand pressed into her spine to change the angle. Their eyes met and they leaned forward to devour each other. 

A perfect cycle to break.

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Simple Living

Day 28 Prompt: Legacy Characters/Pairing: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Rating: G Word Count: 67 C/W: None

Draco didn’t want the legacy his ancestors had created. The one his parents had pressed down onto him as if the fate of their world rested solely on his shoulders. A simple life was what he wanted for his children.

He pressed a kiss to Scorpius’s sleeping head before joining Hermione and her parents by the fire outside the cottage, wrapping her hand tightly within his own.

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Fantasy to Reality

Day 27 Prompt: Tangible Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Theo Nott Rating: T Word Count: 65 C/W: None

Theo couldn’t believe his luck. Couldn’t begin to imagine how fantasy had become reality. 

Harry Potter, his bare chest with its intricate tattoos on display, in his bed. A tangible being to replace the ghost of his dreams.

“If you’re not going to do something, Nott, I will,” Harry’s words came out breathless and Theo grinned, his hands moving to the zipper of his jeans.

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Slip & Slide

Day 26 Prompt: Drift Characters/Pairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy Rating: G Word Count: 50 C/W: None

The tail of the car snapped out behind them, smoke climbing into the air as the tires tried to find traction on the snow.

Draco’s knuckles turned white against the door handle. Harry laughed as he drifted the car around another corner. 

This was it, no more dating adrenaline junkies.

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Just Another Day

Day 25 Prompt: Over & Under Characters/Pairing: Bill Weasley Rating: G Word Count: 49 C/W: None

Over, Under, Over, Under. Repeat as necessary.

Light appeared as the horde of galloping horses charged him, but he just grinned and dove for the exit. 

Smoke billowed out behind him, only ashes remaining of the ancient protectors. 

Bill turned to his co-workers with a grin. “All good, mates.”

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Waiting

Day 24 Prompt: Wait Characters/Pairing: Molly Weasley/Arthur Weasley Rating: G Word Count: 52 C/W: None

She waited.

And waited.

And waited.

While her children stood watching, muttering about finding food or talking to whoever arrived from the Order, Molly waited.

He could not leave her . Not here. Not now.

Her hold on his hand was crushing until he blinked his eyes, found her, and sighed her name.

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