#hd sudsfest 2021

[babooshkart]

home from the sea for @shiftylinguini​ and @hdsudsfest 

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I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with the fantastic @battleravyn this fall in the @hdsudsfest !! She’s such a sweet person and phenomenal author and I’m so grateful to call her my friend! Thank you for your endless patience especially with how long it took me to post this! I love you 😘

Don’t forget to check out this amazing story!!!! There’s also loads of others that are FANTASTIC if you go to the @hdsudsfest page!

LINK TO THE FIC

Summary:

Harry and Draco have been going on spa retreats together for the last three years. On a recent trip to a new luxurious spa in Germany their friendship become something more with the aid of hotel provided beauty products.

[shealwaysreads]

Steal/Keep

drarry | E | 4.5k | be gay do crime, drink wine make love, heists and baths and jewels

Summary: The stealing was all Hermione’s idea, though Harry still doesn’t think anyone would believe him if he told them.

Read on Ao3

Excerpt: Two years after the war he and Ron had already washed out of the Auror corps; disillusioned, distrustful, and disabused of any naive idea that the Ministry was going to do anything remotely useful to redress the balance of wizarding society. Hermione had made it halfway through a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford—John Dee College, naturally—before she quit in a fury at the regressive attitudes and expectations they had for the batch of soon-to-be movers and shakers in wizarding politics.

She had been methodical and thorough and a little bit ruthless, like always, and it hadn’t taken long for her to gather the chosen few around a heavily warded table in the Leaky Cauldron. She’d made another of her charmed parchments—the tongue tying curse, this time, to encourage discretion—and laid out her plan like she was making a class presentation. She’d started out by asking if any of them knew the Muggle story of Robin Hood.

Blaise had signed his name first—he had connections in all the wealthy families, his mother had flirted with or married half of them in her day, and she kept her little black book open for her doted-upon son—he looked gleeful at the prospect of Hermione’s suggestions. Lavender came too, with Parvati. They’d gone straight into business after school (and after Lavender’s recovery) and had become the darlings of the fashion crowd; anyone who was anyone wanted to be seen wearing their designs. Malfoy was there, too, with a sulky look on his face that slowly eroded as Hermione spoke until he almost looked like he might smile.

Read on Ao3

It’s my second @hdsudsfest baby, and this time with the most glorious collaboration from @babooshkart who created two stunning pieces of art and helped craft this hedonistic little world with me (and let me use said art for this wee banner)❤️ huge thanks also to @tackytigerfic @maesterchill and @moonflower-rose for beta and cheer reading this into existence, and @the-starryknight for coming on board and helping make this fest happen for 2021! ❤️🛁

[corvuscrowned]

Suds szn has officially come to an end! There were some absolutely remarkable fics and art in this collection, and with Erised and 25 Days posting, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed with the sheer quantity of fantastic works out there. So I did a little roundup of my favorite sudsy fics and art from this year’s fest for anyone looking for a place to start!

note: some summaries have been truncated for space.

FICS

Ceremonials by  @jackvbriefs

“What are you doing here?” Harry said.

This Malfoy blinked up at him, then lifted the bottle of tequila.

“I’m teaching you how to make a drink.”

This fic absolutely blew me away from beginning to end. It follows Harry as he finds himself repeatedly visiting limbo every time he’s on the brink of death - which is, of course, quite often - and this time, he sees a very familiar face. This fic featured incredible worldbuilding in such a short amount of time, had unforgettable ritualistic elements, fostered delicious, fruitful tension, and wrapped it all up with delightful prose. 

A Grey Shrike Alighted Upon My Wishbone by @opaleopioid

Cursed to forget everything about Harry Potter, Draco has to kill if he wants a cure.

I haven’t read too many amnesia fics, and now I feel like I don’t need to. This take on the trope was beyond beautiful, heartbreaking, fresh, and unique. It’s so clear to see that every word in this fic was carefully chosen, and it made for a poignant, unforgettable, and challenging (in the best way!) read. 

Bacchanal, Bacchanal by @calypsotempete

One crisp morning in September, Harry receives a newspaper and a note. What follows is a descent into a world built by Draco Malfoy full of debauchery, glamour, and clawfoot tubs that wash away the miasma of hard-earned guilt to appease gods that may not exist but offer redemption all the same.

I tried very hard to put this fic down (I HAD THINGS TO DO!!!) and found that I could not. This was an incredible, colorful read, featuring vivid descriptions of Draco’s illicit parties without falling into any of the common tropes and pitfalls of party fics. The piece was anything but one-note - Harry’s internal struggles over the nature of his relationship with Draco paired with Draco’s inability to forgive himself plays out in some incredibly intense scenes that you just need to read to experience for yourself!

Possessed by @shah-writes

tldr; a sentient curse possesses Draco, leading to a whole lot of Auror action, magical theory, and baths!

I was delighted to see horror elements in this fest, and this fic does not disappoint. From beginning to end, I was enraptured by the details of the manifestations of the curse that possessed Draco, the way it intersected his relationship with Harry, and the visceral desperation that kept them fighting for one another. A truly unique read.

Postcards from Italy by iota/@sorrybutblog​

A pool party, a nightclub, a bathtub. Draco Malfoy is the last person Harry expected to run into the summer before his third year of university, but he's not complaining (at least not anymore).

… And now for something a little lighter! I love fics that transport me somewhere else, and this one delivered that in spades. The fantastic Drarry banter and expert characterization in this sexy, sudsy visit to Italy made it an immediate favorite of mine - one I store away in my bookmarks to reread when I need a pick-me-up. Highly recommend for anyone who’s missing warm summer months right now!

Just a Phone Call Away by @cavendishbutterfly

Today’s the day: Harry’s getting over his ridiculous crush on Draco Malfoy. Even if Draco’s just invited himself over to wash Harry’s hair. In a very platonic way, obviously. Not intimate at all.

They can just be friends, right?

It wouldn’t be a Suds rec list without some good old fashioned hair washing. This fic has it all - crushes, pining, a fun excuse for the boys to get real close, and - my personal favorite - the most oblivious Harry Potter you’ve ever seen. Perfectly fluffy without losing character, and such soft, sweet intimacy throughout. A great read for anyone who’s looking for something with classic SudsFest vibes.

fic & art combos and art under the cut!

FIC & ART

Casefile: Operation MoD by @m0srael & @fantalf

After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter began having strange, unsettling visions--visions unlike those had by other Seers. Draco Malfoy, lab director in the Department of Mysteries Fate Division has been assigned to sit beside the experimental sensory deprivation tank that Harry uses to stimulate his Inner Eye. What Harry Sees is a mystery. What Draco sees is a vulnerable man, too selfless and trusting for his own good, fading away before his very eyes.

Is Draco the only one who can put a stop to Operation MoD?

If you’re looking for something really unique and fresh, you should definitely start here. The telling of this fic through found materials - Ministry recordings and transcripts as well as Draco’s diary - made it extremely lifelike and hard to forget. But this fic doesn’t rely on its unique storytelling devices to be compelling - far from it, though I hesitate to give too much away.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the fic features incredible and chilling art that is absolutely soul piercing. I definitely did not stare at it for way too long.

On Target by @the-sinking-ship and milkandhoney/ @fictional

A charity dunk tank, some sorry excuses for friends, a Slytherin with freakishly good aim, a (mostly) empty locker room, and one very small towel. Because, apparently, everyone is dying to get Harry Potter wet.

Characterization is a total make or break for me as a reader - and the characterization in this fic made me all but swoon. The detail work in the writing is second to none, with so much depth packed away in a deceptively simple story. Sometimes attention to detail and character drops off when the smut starts, but it was nearly the opposite in this fic, with so much story packed into the spicy parts.

And the art! THE ART. Incredible, vivid use of color, layers upon layers of story and detail, amazing, expressive characters - and we have to talk about the look Harry and Draco are exchanging. Every time I look at this piece (TOO MANY TIMES!!!) I discover something new, and the way this fic and art complement each other is spot on.

ART

The Next Morning, Malfoy Manor by @gryffindorhearts​

Auror training has been exhausting, to say the least, and Harry's gotten tired of making do in the tiny Ministry shower cubicles after the daily drills. He's going to prove to Draco that taking him home was the best idea either of them has ever had.

!!!! I just implore you to check this one out for yourself! Draco’s very Draco expression, the amazing attention to detail, the way your mind just fills in an entire story with the art + the title… just incredible.

something in the water by @helle-bored

Art for the Sudsfest prompt: Draco came back from a work trip different, and now Harry's seeing things in the bathwater. Is there something -- someone -- following him? Is there any way to escape it? Can he save Draco (and himself) before it gets them?

I absolutely LOVED this piece - a picture of sweet domesticity with something that’s just… a little… off. A perfect execution of the prompt - and Harry’s boxers are probably my favorite thing on earth.

so rest your weary heart with me. by @bluebutter-art

After the war, Harry starts to use sensory deprivation tanks to induce psychosis-like hallucinations, eager to see those who he has lost one more time.

Draco helps him get back on his feet, replacing the dirty flashbacks of the war with clean memories of love.

A story of what is loved, lost and found.

This was a complete emotional journey of a comic. My eyes definitely did not well up at the end. The art itself is just masterful - it’s impossible to put into words how much expressive, incredible storytelling was wrapped up in this wordless work. If you’re going to click, please be ready to feel things.

Let Go by @bubble-gumhead

The candles flickered, the wax dripping and puddling on the tub.

Harry sucked in a breath, the steam filling his lungs.

"Harry," Draco whispered in his ear, crawling onto his lap. The water was cool against his skin, the glass vials filled with red tinctures glowed and seemed to sigh with every breath Harry took.

"Harry," Draco whispered again, "Just let go."

Blood magic may or may not be my favorite thing ever, so this piece was an instant fav. This art feels like something out of a storybook, and all the details are completely electric - the expressions, the magic, the candles, the blood, the dark night brewing outside of the window. A truly unforgettable contribution to the fest.

I still haven’t gotten around to checking out every single piece in the collection, and I’m sure there are plenty more gems - take a look for yourself <3 

[thebooktopus]

As a Christmas gift to myself (💁‍♀️), I commissioned the lovely and talented @mad1492 to put together some artwork for my @hdsudsfest fic, What Have You Been Hiding Under Those Robes, Professor Malfoy?

To say that I'm pleased with how it turned out would be the understatement of the century, so please, if you have some time, go check out the GIF (OH I DIDN'T MENTION THAT IT'S A GIF!?) on the story on AO3 (it's in Chapter 7) and leave some love for the artist on their tumblr and their Twitter!

[onbeinganangel]

Maelstrom, the water told me

draco/harry, E, 11k

Maelstrom (noun, /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/, from the Dutch maalstroom):

1. a large powerful whirlpool

2. a turbulent tidal current

3. an agitated and/or confusing situation or state of mind

4. a magical core disturbance occurring on an adult, not directly caused by trauma

Real life sort of imploded while I was trying to write this fic. There was not one day that I didn’t consider binning the whole thing and dropping the fest. And then, at one point, I did bin the whole thing and then re-wrote it, like an absolute madwoman. This may as well be a child because it really, genuinely, took a village.

I don’t have enough words to thank, first and foremost, actual ray of starlight, @the-starryknight , for letting me cry my frustrations to them every hour of the bloody day. Then, the brilliant @p1013 for her patience and advice and her eyes on the first version of this that gave me the motivation to keep going. The absolute gem that is @sweet-s0rr0w for the nudging and the poking and the prodding and the idea bouncing and just honestly so so so so so much work and time and all the kindness she poured into this. And the fucking wonderful @nv-md for hand holding, for writerly vibes she sent me across the world and the honest-to-god spell I’m pretty certain she cast so that this fic could be done in time. I don’t know if I could have survived binning a whole 20k and starting from scratch without you.

Thank you all. You are heroes and basically co-wrote this.

Also, the most gigantic ever thank you to the @hdsudsfest mods for their understanding and patience: this fest was my first ever fest in the fandom last year and I know I would have been devastated not to do it again this year. Thank you for your kindness, I wouldn’t have made it without the extension that I truly, ridiculously, and shamefully pushed to its very limits.

read here on ao3

[callmegri]

dive (and have no fear) | Drarry | T | 4,5 k

written for HD SudsFest 2021 prompt by @softlystarstruck

Summary: Draco Malfoy loves baths, but has no access to bathtubs. Harry Potter loves his friends, and has many of said bathtubs. It makes perfect sense to call Draco over to have a bath. ...Right?

How long had it been? Harry couldn’t tell, just that it didn’t matter how, he needed to keep Draco in his life. He couldn’t complicate it with his feelings worn on his sleeve, with not being adult enough to deal with a half-naked, wet and happy and beautiful boy in his house. Harry felt that Draco’s warm, soothing touch found its way to weave itself into Harry’s ribs, to seek his heart out, and to hold, to squeeze, to crush his heart, and he was so afraid what would happen if he withdrew his hands. Would it ever be able to beat without Draco dictating its tempo?

Notes: My first fest fic and first drawing all wrapped in one sudsy treat! I had immense help from @anisaanisa and @rockingrobin69 for which I am eternally grateful. Thank you to the @hdsudsfest mods for organising this fun fest!

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HD Sudsfest Claim: Tracing Memories on Your Skin

Tracing Memories on Your Skin

T | 4K | Hurt/Comfort | Getting Together | Hot Spring in Iceland

Discover the waters of the Blue Spring!

Experience the healing tranquillity and ancient magic of our geothermal sea waters. Harmonise with nature in our hot springs on the vulcanic earth. Stay at our hotel, designed for complete relaxation.

Harry visits for his slow heartrate and shrunken lung capacity. He finds out he’s not the only one who still struggles with the remnants of Voldemort’s magic.

🖤  View and Read on AO3  🖤

thanks for hosting this lovely fest @hdsudsfest! and thanks to @nerdherderette​ for the wonderful prompt.

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H/D Sudsfest 2021: A Ceiling of Stars

Rating: M Word Count: 3k Summary:

A long overdue holiday with Draco was just what Harry needed, even if he needed some convincing to go. Read it on AO3

[m0srael]

Fic Claim -- Casefile: Operation MOD

(13k | M)

Summary: After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter began having strange, unsettling visions--visions unlike those had by other Seers. Draco Malfoy, lab director in the Department of Mysteries Fate Division has been assigned to sit beside the experimental sensory deprivation tank that Harry uses to stimulate his Inner Eye. What Harry Sees is a mystery. What Draco sees is a vulnerable man, too selfless and trusting for his own good, fading away before his very eyes. Is Draco the only one who can put a stop to Operation MoD?

It was an absolute pleasure to write for Sudsfest 2021!! The most enormous thanks to @softlystarstruck and @corvuscrowned for hyping me up and helping me make this better! Also to @fantalf who is a dream of a collaborator and an exceedingly talented artist. Thanks for running such a delightful and seamless (on our end 😉) fest, @tackytigerfic, @shealwaysreads, and @the-starryknight (aka @hdsudsfest dream team)

Read on Ao3!

[thebooktopus]

Fic Claim: What Have You Been Hiding Under Those Robes, Professor Malfoy?

Rated E, 15K

Summary: After an accidental explosion in the Potions classroom, professors Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy have to utilize the emergency showers at the back of the classroom. Harry is surprised to find that prim & proper Draco is positively covered in tattoos. And… are those nipple piercings?

You can probably tell where this goes.

My sincerest gratitude goes out to the following: InnerLilith for prompting this in the first place. @purplehotmess for providing such valuable feedback as my beta. @corvuscrowned for accepting my sneak peek and always being such a great cheerleader and friend.

And to the @hdsudsfest mods, @tackytigerfic, @shealwaysreads, @the-starryknight, this was SUCH a fun fest to participate in. I loved all of the fics that were written, such a feel-good, fluffy collection. As a first-timer for suds, I felt totally welcomed and appreciated all of the hard work and feedback from all of you.  

Read on AO3!

[hdsudsfest]

HD Sudsfest Fic & Art: On Target

On Target by @the-sinking-ship/ The_Sinking_Ship & @fictional/ milkandhoney

Rating: E  Word count: 13,500 Art medium: digital art Warnings/Tags: sexual tension, pining, everyone is crushing and no one is talking about it, Harry is ripped, and draco has eyes, Draco Malfoy in a suit, and Harry’s got a kink for fine tailoring, voice kink, wandless magic, hung draco, explicit sex, semi public sex, clothed sex, locker room sex, banter, humour, rough sex, biting Prompt #: 52

A charity dunk tank, some sorry excuses for friends, a Slytherin with freakishly good aim, a (mostly) empty locker room, and one very small towel. Because, apparently, everyone is dying to get Harry Potter wet.

Give On Target some love on AO3!

New fic & art header by fictional (how convenient!)

[hdsudsfest]

Coming soon to a bathtub near you…

Sudsfest is back for year two!

Do you want a sexy little shower scene, or dream of hurt/comfort bathing?  Do you drool over Harry sweating it out in a sauna, or swoon over Draco sipping champagne in the hot tub?

Whether you’d like to get Draco & Harry squeaky clean or deliciously dirty, this is the fest for you! It’s non-anon with a minimum word count for 1k for fic, and all ratings are welcome. We welcome podficcers and fanartists too!

The main pairing must be Harry/Draco & the project must involve bathing. The rest is up to you!

Keep your eyes peeled for the rules and guidelines, and for prompting, which opens next Wednesday…

Prompting Opens: 11th August 2021 (Closes 6th September)  Claiming Opens: 6th September 2021 Submissions due: 25th October 2021  Posting Starts: 1st November 2021

🧼 sudsy love from your mods: @tackytigerfic, @shealwaysreads, & @the-starryknight

Art credit: @fictional, please do not repost!

[thebooktopus]

The combo of @babooshkart's art and @shealwaysreads' writing makes for an A+, most worthwhile read. You'll be on the edge of your seat with the story, and then the artwork will just utterly destroy you.

Why are you still here? Go!

Steal/Keep

drarry | E | 4.5k | be gay do crime, drink wine make love, heists and baths and jewels

Summary: The stealing was all Hermione’s idea, though Harry still doesn’t think anyone would believe him if he told them.

Read on Ao3

Excerpt: Two years after the war he and Ron had already washed out of the Auror corps; disillusioned, distrustful, and disabused of any naive idea that the Ministry was going to do anything remotely useful to redress the balance of wizarding society. Hermione had made it halfway through a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford—John Dee College, naturally—before she quit in a fury at the regressive attitudes and expectations they had for the batch of soon-to-be movers and shakers in wizarding politics.

She had been methodical and thorough and a little bit ruthless, like always, and it hadn’t taken long for her to gather the chosen few around a heavily warded table in the Leaky Cauldron. She’d made another of her charmed parchments—the tongue tying curse, this time, to encourage discretion—and laid out her plan like she was making a class presentation. She’d started out by asking if any of them knew the Muggle story of Robin Hood.

Blaise had signed his name first—he had connections in all the wealthy families, his mother had flirted with or married half of them in her day, and she kept her little black book open for her doted-upon son—he looked gleeful at the prospect of Hermione’s suggestions. Lavender came too, with Parvati. They’d gone straight into business after school (and after Lavender’s recovery) and had become the darlings of the fashion crowd; anyone who was anyone wanted to be seen wearing their designs. Malfoy was there, too, with a sulky look on his face that slowly eroded as Hermione spoke until he almost looked like he might smile.

Read on Ao3

It’s my second @hdsudsfest baby, and this time with the most glorious collaboration from @babooshkart who created two stunning pieces of art and helped craft this hedonistic little world with me (and let me use said art for this wee banner)❤️ huge thanks also to @tackytigerfic @maesterchill and @moonflower-rose for beta and cheer reading this into existence, and @the-starryknight for coming on board and helping make this fest happen for 2021! ❤️🛁

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HP/DRARRY Fic Fests 2022

★ Sources : potterfests & @hpfests || Banner © : @capipuff || as of 2023.01

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JAN

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FEB

H/D Candy Hearts Fest 2022 @hdcandyheartsfest : AO3

Kinkuary 2022 @kinkuary : AO3

HP Shipuary 2022 @hpshipuary : AO3

My Bloody Valentine 2022 @hpdarkarts : AO3

Dead Dove Valentine’s Day Fest @eatyourheartoutfest : AO3

MAR

H/D ClueFest 2022 @hd-cluefest : AO3

HP Call Me Daddy Fest @call-me-daddy-fic-fest : AO3

APR

Drarry Spin the Wheel Fest @drarry-spin-the-wheel-fest : AO3

HP Trans Fest 2022 @hptransfest : AO3

HP Triad!Fest 2021/22 @hptriadfest : AO3

MAY

Lights, Camera, Drarry Fest 2022 @lcdrarry: AO3

H/D Mpreg Fest 2022 @harrydracompreg : AO3

HP Flowers’ Spring Round @hp-flowers : AO3

Owlery Exchange 2022: To Days To Come @gameofdrarry : AO3

JUN

H/D FangFest 2022 @hd-fangfest : AO3

Quidditch Fest 2022 @quidditchfest : AO3

HP Pride Secret Santa 2022 @magicaltrans : AO3

JUL

H/D Wireless 2022 @hd-wireless : AO3

H/D Summer Vibes 2022 @gwbexchange : AO3

HP Make It Musical: Encore @hp-make-it-musical-fest : AO3

AUG

HP Bodice Ripper Fest @hp-bodiceripper : AO3

HP Soulmates Fest @hp-soulmates : AO3

Wheel of Drarry Mini-Exchange 2022 @drarrymicrofic : AO3

SEP

H/D Reverse Bang 2022 @harrydracobang : AO3

HP Cest Fest 2022 @hpcestfest : AO3

HP Crack!Fic Fest 2022 @hpcrackficfest : AO3

HP Drizzle Fest 2022 @hpdrizzle : AO3

HP Fuck the Faculty Fest 2022 @hpfacultyfest : AO3

Kill Your Darlings 2022 @hp-mcd-fest : AO3

OCT

H/D Food Fair 2022 @hd-fan-fair : AO3

Fanatical Fam's Harryween Writing Comp 2022 : AO3

NOV

H/D Sudsfest 2022 @hdsudsfest​ : AO3

Drarropoly 2022: Magical Artefact Smugglers @gameofdrarry : AO3

Tarot Fest 2022 : AO3

DEC

H/D Erised 2022 @hd-erised : AO3

H/D Owlpost 2022 @hdowlpost : AO3

25 Days of Draco and Harry 2022 @slythindor100 : AO3

HP Trans Comfort Fest 2022 @magicaltrans : AO3

HP Festival of Stars 2022 @hpfestofstars : AO3

Harry Potter Shenanigans 2022 Secret Santa : AO3

HFPC Holiday Bingo 2022 : AO3

Thrills 'N Chills 2022 : AO3

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