#moonwater fest

[loonyloopylupin96]

Theme: Deer | @moonwater-microfic | Words: 282

"So, you guys are finally doing the patronus stuff?" Remus looked up from his book to see Regulus taking a seat beside him, bearing a haughty expression.

Remus carefully placed his bookmark and nodded. "We are - wait, what do you mean 'finally'? You've not got it for another year yet."

"You think the Noble and Most-"

"You can just say 'family', Reg..." Remus muttered, though the small smile on his face betrayed him.

"-of Black," Regulus finished, pointedly, "-would send me off to school without a firm grasp on a few advanced spells?"

"Um... are you expecting to encounter many dementors in your time?" Remus quipped, unable to help himself but also genuinely curious about why this of all spells would make the cut.

Regulus just rolled his eyes. "I had a choice. I wanted to know what my patronus would be - what was yours?"

Remus hesitated. "Wait, how did you know we've been doing that today?"

"Overheard Potter going on about Evans also having a deer, or something. I wasn't really listening but that guy is so fucking hard to ignore sometimes. He sits two damn tables away!" Regulus replied, testily. "So, you?"

"Oh, um. Mine was a snake-" Remus began, taking care as he unravelled the loose thread on his robe sleeve.

He looked up as Regulus snorted in response.

"Bollocks," he laughed. "Sneaking around with me for three months, does not a snake make."

"Four-"

"Four and a half, actually. I just wanted to see if you were counting too-" Remus watched as the left side of Regulus' mouth turned up in a playful smile. "Like I said, you're not sneaky, Lupin."

Well, he couldn't argue with that.

[conangray-marauders-fest]

WOOO, Sign up dates are finally decided! Sign up sheet and official rules will be out soon! Please reblog and follow to get the word out! We are so excited to see what you create!

(Credit to @whoopsiesnodaisies for the announcement graphic!)

[moonwater-fest-2024]

Hi Marauders fandom!

We’re starting a Moonwater fest! For anyone who’s a fan of the romantic pairing regulus/remus, moonwater, moonseeker, whatever you like to call it, we are so excited to be starting it up!

It’s going to be mainly a discord run server, though you may see us doing outreach and posting our info on here and on TikTok, trying to find our fellow lovers of this great rarepair!

It will be a dead dove and poly ship friendly fest, as well as an 18+ fest. We will be accepting submissions of fanfic, fanart, and podfic! Self prompting is welcome :) posts will be under anonymous until creator reveals

Our discord will be set up by July 8th, we will be posting the link on this blog

As of now, the timeline is gonna be prompting in August, submissions in November, and reveals in December

Please feel free to contact us here and ask us any questions!

Hope you join <3

[moonwaterbigbang]

INTRODUCING THE 2025 MOONWATER BIG BANG

Hello and welcome to the 2025 Moonwater Big Bang! A big bang is a collaborative event between writers, artists, and betas! Writers will be writing a fic of no less than 20,000 words and be paired with a beta reader! Writers can also use pre-established beta readers if they so wish! Betas and writers will work together to create a fic that is focused on Moonwater (Regulus Black/Remus Lupin). Artists will ‘claim’ a fic to create two (or more!) original artworks for.

Community it’s important to fandom so we are very excited to bring you the Moonwater Big Bang, even if you do not plan creating for it! We love Regulus Black/Remus Lupin and we cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with as a community!

For any questions contact us via tumblr or email (moonwaterbigbang@gmail.com)! When sign ups open every participant will also be provided a link to the discord server via email! If you do not have a discord account you may struggle to participate in this fest due to important announcements and updates being provided there. We will also be providing updates via email however the fastest way to contact us and for us to contact you is via discord!

For more information including FAQ, Rules, and Schedule please see under the cut!

SIGN UPS OPEN NOW!

RULES

GENERAL RULES

All participants MUST be 18+ in order to participate in this event. This is do to the safety of our writers, artists, and betas. If we have found out you lied about your age you will be prohibited from continuing to participate in current and future big bangs.

Due to the fact this is a Moonwater (Regulus/Remus) focused big bang, your works must be focused on that pairing. Side ships are permitted in your works as well as Remus & Regulus being paired with other characters in your works but these ships should not be the main focus of your work. If your work includes either character in a ship that takes away the main focus from Regulus/Remus we ask that you change your idea to be more focused around the pairing. If a side ship also becomes the main focus or even 50% of the focus we ask that you also change your idea to be more focused around the pairing.

All ratings are welcome for this fest, this includes NSFW and DD:DNE (Dead Dove: Do Not Eat). All works must be tagged appropriately and cannot be missing important tags or warnings. Betas will work with writers to ensure that their fic is properly tagged before being officially added to the collection.

All characters depicted in a sexual setting whether in fic or art must be 18+.

WRITER RULES

In order to sign up for the fest you must have posted a fic that has a word count of 20,000 or more. This work can be a WIP and it can be for any fandom and pairing, not just Regulus/Remus. If you do not meet this requirement but think you can still reach the required word count (20,000) reach out to us via tumblr or email (moonwaterbigbang@gmail.com) and we will discuss from there.

All works created for this big bang must be a minimum of 20,000 words. You do not have a max word count but be sure that your estimated word count can be achievable by the deadline. If you are not meeting the deadlines and have yet to request for an extension a mod will be reaching out to you via discord to discuss what is going on and if you can continue with the fest.

All fics created for this fest must be a new, complete, and original idea. Your work cannot be a sequel, prequel, or apart of a series, and must be a standalone story. All ideas cannot be shared publicly and will remain anonymous until posting begins. You cannot share snippets publicly. Works cannot be a rewritten fic of an already published AO3 work.

The use of AI for writing will get you banned from this fest permanently and you will not be allowed to participate in current or future events.

All writers will require a beta. If you have an established beta you can use them as long as you have them sign up using the beta form and join the discord server. If you do not have an established beta reader we will assign you one based off your fic concept and beta’s comfortability.

Due to the nature of a big bang we ask that you do not change your fic idea concept AFTER submitted your concept to mods. While this works in other fests it can throw off this fest because of tight schedule we have. If you have an established beta and you know their comfortability level with different works, you can reach out to a mod about potentially changing your idea. If you were assigned a beta by the Moonwater Big Bang Mods we ask that you do not change your idea because it can cause issues with your beta. (You can change details of your story and do not have to stick to your original outline, however the key plot or concept cannot be changed after concepts have been submitted).

Writers may not also participate as artists, but can participate as a beta.

ARTIST RULES

Artists must create two new and unique pieces for the fic they claimed. A banner must be created and one original artwork. You are welcome to create more than one artwork for a fic.

Artists may not also participate as betas or writers.

Artists are allowed to create for more than one fic however this shall only happen if we have a writer unassigned with an artist. You must sign up as a pinch-hitter on the artist form to be able to create for another fic. However if we do not get enough pinch-hitters and we need more artists to create for fics we will ask those who did not sign up as one if they are willing to do so.

Your artwork MUST be uploaded to the work on AO3 as soon as it is finished and ready to go. The deadline to create art will be detailed below with the schedule.

BETA RULES

All betas must be familiar with beta reading or at least know the different forms of beta reading. Betas should be able to provide timely feedback on your assigned fic(s) and be able to reach out and communicate with their assigned author.

Betas are allowed to beta read multiple fics as needed.

All betas must be prepared to help with ratings, warnings, and tags as needed by the author.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q: Who can I contact for help?

A: You can email moonwaterbigbang@gmail.com, or reach out to us in the discord server

Q: Can I have an extension?

A: Yes, but please reach out to us as soon as possible! We'll do our best to accommodate however long you need, but note that this fest does run on a relatively tight schedule. Dates are given ahead of time for this reason.

Q: What if I need to drop out?

A: This can happen, and we understand life gets in the way! If you need to drop out at any point, please let us know via moonwaterbigbang@gmail.com so we can find someone to fill in for you if need be.

Q: When does posting begin? Where will you advertise works? Can I post my fic/art to AO3 beforehand?

A: Posting will begin on September 1st, 2025. We will advertise on Tumblr. Please DO NOT post publicly on AO3 beforehand.

Q: Can I post my fic/art somewhere else?

A: Of course! However, please wait until the fic is public on the Moonwater Big Bang AO3 collection before cross-posting your work (fic/art) to any other platforms.

FOR WRITERS

Q: What are the minimum and maximum word counts?

A: Written works are required to be a minimum of 20,000 words. There is no maximum.

Q: Does my work have to be new?

A: Yes, it must be a new, unpublished work created specifically for this fest. And it must not be an idea that you have previously talked about on public platforms before (or during) this fest.

Q: Can I write more than one work?

A: Due to the relatively tight schedule and the word count required for this big bang, we do not permit writers to work on more than one fic. If you are co-writing a fic with someone else, that counts as your one fic and you will not be allowed to write another.

Q: Can I post my work as a WIP?

A: Your work MUST be completed in full (final draft) by July 31st, 2025. We will start posting on September 1st 2025. We ask that you wait to post your work on AO3 until it is a full completed work. Works can be posted to the AO3 before July 31st, 2025 BUT they must be fully done start to finish.

Q: Why are there checkpoints?

A: To ensure writers are on track to complete their works on time. This helps with writer/artist pairings since this fest is a collaborative effort. We want to make sure artists are claiming works that will be completed by the deadline.

Q: Where do I put my fic when it's finished?

A: We will provide more instructions closer to final deadlines, but there is a Moonwater Big Bang 2025 AO3 collection where fics can be submitted.

Q: How do I add the art created for my fic to AO3?

A: Artworks are due August 15th, 2025 when this date starts approaching we will send out instructions on how to add artwork to your AO3 work. If your artist is finished in full before this date, we can send out instructions earlier as needed.

FOR ARTISTS

Q: Can I illustrate more than one fic?

A: Yes! We will prioritize claims to first picks, and if there are leftover, unclaimed fics to illustrate, we will allocate those to artists who want to illustrate more than one fic.

Q: How many pieces of art do I have to make per fic?

A: Two — one banner and one piece of original art. You are also welcome to make more!

SCHEDULE

JANUARY 2025

01 – Sign-Ups Open!

FEBRUARY 2025

28 – Writer Sign-Ups Close

MARCH 2025

15 – Fic Descriptions & Notable Tags Due

20 – Writer/Beta Pairings

APRIL 2025

20 – Writer 50% Checkpoint & Summaries Due

MAY 2025

15 – Writer 70% Checkpoint

20 – Artist Sign-Ups Close

25 – Fic Concepts Available to Artists

JUNE 2025

01 – Writer First Draft Due

10 - Artist Claiming

15 - Writer/Artist Pairings

JULY 2025

31 – Writer Final Drafts Due

AUGUST 2025

15 – Artist Final Pieces Due

SEPTEMBER 2025

01 – Posting Starts!

If you don't think you'll be able to make a deadline or are in danger of falling behind, please reach out to one of the fest mods as soon as possible!

[my-castles-crumbling]

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up to be a mod! (Sign ups to participate will start soon!)

Click here if you are over 18 and you would like to be a mod!

[noahkahan-marauders-fest]

Calling all Marauders fan artists and fic authors (18+) who like Noah Kahan!

Have you ever been listening to Noah Kahan and thought, "Wow. This song really reminds me of the Marauders. I REALLY want to write/draw/paint something about this song in relation to characters from the Marauders era!"?

If so, this is the fest for you!

How do I sign up?

Sign-Ups are going to begin on October 1st and run until October 15th. We'll be posting a link to the sign up sheet on Oct 1st, and once you fill that out the mods will send out a link to the discord server!

What are the rules? Where can I find more information?

You can find rules and general info here! I have questions!

Feel free to send us any questions you might have! We'll try to get back to you as soon as we can!

If you want to help us spread the word, please reblog/like this post or share it with anyone who might be interested! We appreciate any and all help we can get to reach more people<3

-thank you from the mods, @kalegreeneyes, @hawbits , @lilacfiresoul, and @marzst4rz

[padfootfest]

FIC #1

Is It So Frightening [to have me at your shoulder?]

Pairing: Sirius Black/Regulus Black, Regulus Black/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black/Hermione Granger

Rating: E

Warnings: Rape/Non-Con

Word Count: 11,967

Summary: For the prompt: "[Sirius brings] his deeply traumatised brother back home. Sometimes, Regulus lets out minor details of their intimacy that should remain secret to the members of the Order. Good thing no one believes a mentally unstable Death Eater, after all Sirius isn’t doing anything his brother doesn’t want."

- READ HERE-

[marauderspolyamfest]

DAY ONE OF REVEALS

Midnight Secrets by jaylienpotter

Ship: Regulus Black/Sirius Black/Remus/Lupin

Rating: Mature

Archive Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Rape/Non-Con

Chapters: 1/?

At 16, Regulus gets bitten by Greyback for disobeying Voldemort's orders. Consequently, he starts turning into a werewolf in the Shrieking Shack at Hogwarts, along with Lupin and his animagi friends. He fixes his relationship with Sirius and bonds with Remus, catching feelings for both in the meantime. But... so do they.

Thank you so much for participating @jaylienpotter ! Remember to leave kudos and a comment! <3

[tmcficfest]

you have two more weeks! if you need ideas, hit me up <33333

sign up here

[amethystheart2421]

Snippet share!

From my Horrible Goose Fest fic, Fragile Development:

(for context, they earlier had a conversation about Regulus's daemon after watching His Dark Materials. Here, they are on a date at the zoo.)

Remus’s face lights up as they reach the habitat where the wolves live. A pair of tortoises copulating very loudly the next exhibit has Regulus distracted, when Remus tugs on his arm, “Look, Reg, the wolf is playing!” The five-year-old Mexican Gray wolf is, in fact, playing with a large bone that he stops and chews on for a few seconds before tossing it a few feet and pouncing on it, like a giant killer puppy. Regulus is captivated by the joy on Remus’s face as he cheers and laughs every time the wolf tosses the bone. According to the plaque, wolves are a keystone species that bring balance to an ecosystem. They are intelligent, playful, and powerful. Wolves are among the few non-human species that educate their young and care for their injured. Regulus decides that if Remus had a daemon, it would almost certainly be a wolf. 

[t-biasss]

I'm writing a fanfic now, it's mainly gonna be focussed on Effie and Peter, I'm not gonna update it a lot, because of school and just lack of motifation but I'll work on it as much as I can, I'm still at chapter one. It's mainly gonna focus on Peter becoming a deatheater/when he just became one. And Effie could tell something was up, she figured it out as soon as she saw that look in Peter's eyes. And it's about that, so if you're interested, feel free to leave ideas and stuff and yeah, just wanted to share that.

I am struggling to figure out how I can add other characters, but I'd love ideas for that and just mainly that.

[jegulusofwesper]

Regulus Black was a guy in his early twenties with curly black hair and stormy grey eyes. He used to attend a private school in Scotland, one that only accepted the most special students. You could say that the experience itself was magical.

However he longed for someone who’s jokes he could laugh at, who didn’t mind him being quiet, who understood his humour and who would see through his icy exterior to who he really was.

I guess you could say Regulus wanted someone who was just right.

From: Regulus Black and The Three Boyfriends for the TAFP Spring Equinox Fairytale Fest

[conangray-marauders-fest]

That's a wrap!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this fest! We have 48 amazing works posted in the collection, so please feel free to read the wonderful Conan-inspired Marauders works!

Thank you to the amazing mods who worked so hard to make this fest a success. We wouldn't have had such a fun, successful time without them <3

[moonwater-fest-2024]

Moonwater Fest Day 6 of Posting!!

Feed our amazing author a kudos for such great work, yeah? Title: The Foster Cat Prompt chosen: Regulus becomes an animagus but gets stuck in his transformation as a teeny tiny lil kitten. Remus finds him and takes him in, slowly figuring out his new pet is not what he seems (could be Hogwarts or post-Hogwarts) Ship(s): Remus/Regulus Rating: Explicit Wordcount: 6,672 words Archive warnings: None Summary: The war is over. Remus's friends are all either dead or in Azkaban. To fill his time, he ends up volunteering at an animal shelter. One of the cats that's brought in acts particularly strangely. Link to work on AO3: Here!

[blackbrothersfest]

Fic: Keep Your Enemies Close (Regulus/Remus, 7k, E)

Title: Keep Your Enemies Close Rating: Explicit Archive Warning[s]: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Category: M/M Relationships: Regulus Black/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black & Sirius Black, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin Characters: Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Minerva McGonagall Additional tags: Alternate Universe - No Voldemort, Marauders Era (Harry Potter), Trans Male Character, Anal Sex, Anal Fingering, Classroom Sex, Duelling Club (Harry Potter), Vaginal Fingering, Oral Sex, Detention, (no detention sex just the brothers being forced to spend time together so actually bloody talking), Protective Sirius Black, Gay Regulus Black, Gay Remus Lupin, porn with a little plot but not much Word Count: 6,868 Chaptered? No Summary:

Every one of the Marauders was terrible. Sirius and James, the self-obsessed ring leaders. Peter, who practically wet himself every time the duo so much as glanced in his direction. But the absolute worst was Lupin. He had everyone fooled, the professors wrapped around his little finger, falling for his frail act. Lupin got to have tea in the library, despite the blanket ban on food & drink for everyone else. He skipped class without repercussion because he was on a first name basis with Madam Pomfrey. He was even made bloody prefect, a role he only used to let his friends off the hook and help them sneak around after curfew. He had his humble and shy act down to a science, and everyone ate it up. Regulus knew better.

Giftee: AmethystHeart2421 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/49278091

[goldenprophetwrites]

some fun things coming tomorrow, stay tuned 😚

We’re so excited to share with you the official schedule for Moony’s Midlife Crisis Fest! ❤️

July 8th is the official Prisoner of Azkaban release day. We want to celebrate that by having a fest centered around the older, more pathetic characterisation of our favourite Remus Lupin.

Tumblr mods:

@quiethauntings and @veganbutterchicken

Twitter mods:

@tealeavesandtrash and @goldenprophetwrites

Find us on Twitter here: @moony_fest