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[gingergofastboatsmojito]

Samhain's miracle

What if instead of the regular Sydcarmy as an already-established couple who attends a Halloween party dressed as ANOTHER iconic duo (which is still great, don't get me wrong), they are who they are, these 2 idiots in love who can't even admit it to themselves, let alone confess and they are in this dry patch of hell, post-S3, Syd is still contemplating leaving but hasn't decided yet, neither has she decided to sign The Bear's agreement, she's not here nor there and Carmy, who senses everything is wrong between them and that everything is about to fall apart, finds a moment of solace away from all his troubles, when this random kid comes knocking on his door dressed as a mini chef with a little blue apron and he just melts the fuck down but also, all the alarms go off in his head: DON'T DO THIS! SAVE YOURSELF! DON'T BECOME A CHEF, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD IT IS, AND YOU'RE GONNA RUIN YOUR LIFE! But obviously doesn't say a word and smiles and gives the kid money instead, not without telling him to drop by later to get some treats (that he's gonna make with his bare hands from scratch). The kiddo smiles back and says: "Sure!".

So Carmy gets to work right away and makes these amazing spooky treats, all kinds of them: Glowing Black Widow Oreo Pops, Monster Oreo Truffles, Jack-O'-Lantern Sandwich Cookies, Hocus Pocus S'mores Pops, Creepy Caramel Apple S’mores, etc. About 90 minutes later he hears another knock on the door and he thinks it's the mini chef coming back to cash his Halloween raincheck but it's Syd. Her gloomy face tells him all. He's terrified. She's coming to say goodbye. He can feel it. He knew this day was going to come since he found out about Shapiro's offer, not so long ago. He kicks himself for having said nothing and for not fighting for her. Truth is he didn't want to pressure her or influence her decision in any way. He wanted her to do what she considered right and arrive at that conclusion on her own. She did, and now there she is, standing in front of him with a sad look on her face that speaks volumes, about to tell him that their time together at The Bear has come to an end, she will start over elsewhere but still, thanks him for the opportunity. All of this goes through his mind in a matter of seconds as they exchange glances and breathe the same statically charged air. They both feel like a storm is about to break. The kid suddenly shows up right behind her and when she turns to see him her heart melts, just like Carmy's did earlier. She can't help but show it with a long: "Awwwwww!". So Carmy, who up until that moment was entranced and carefully choosing his final words for his soon-to-be former business partner and someone who could have been soooo much more but never got to be, forces a smile for the kid and in a soft and almost playful tone that Syd never heard before coming from him, cheerfully says: "Hey buddy! Glad, you're back, chef. I was waiting for you, please come on in I have lots of candy for you, you're gonna love my Halloween menu!" The kid's eyes are now completely out of its pockets and that smile is out of this world. "WOOOOW! OMG! This is amazing! I've never seen soooo much candy in my entire life!" "Well, now you have, enjoy it! I especially recommend the Hocus Pocus S'mores Pops, I just had one myself. The kid took a bite and in a matter of seconds was blown away! "They have marshmallow in them! WHAT?!" "Yes, chef!" "OMG, thank you, Sir! This is insane! Best Halloween ever! Thanks!" "My pleasure! Don't forget those truffles!" "No way!" Syd, still by the open door holding her tote bag's handles with both hands for dear life, looks at the excited little chef and wishes him a Happy Halloween, moving out of his way to let him go carrying a bag full of delicious homemade candy by Carmen Berzatto and a bright, joyous and energetic spirit that lights up the whole room and brings a smile to her face too. Once the kid is gone, she looks back up to find Carmy looking back at her, with fingers covered in chocolate and smelling like caramel and she has a change of heart right there and then. Carmy, still silent, waiting for the worst, looks at her pleading mercy. "Sorry, it's almost midnight, I know." "No, it's OK. Come in, Syd. Please." "Yeah." "Sit down. Can I get you something?" "No, no, it's fine-I-I..." "You came here to quit?" She says nothing. All she can focus on is the smell that comes from the kitchen, that is nothing but unbelievable, and the slight mess on the counter that shows signs of having been through a lot lately. "No, Carmy, I came here to talk about this." She produces her cell from her bag and proceeds to check her email and sign the Docusign that has been sitting in her inbox for months. His phone buzzes and he looks at it but doesn't move to go get it. He just stands there. Petrified. Scared. "I need you to send me a new access link, this one expired. I wanna sign the agreement."

A/N: Spooky recipes & treats

Dividers by @violetbudd

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[socialistmothman]

Prepping for Dumb Supper for tomorrow. We're celebrating Samhain on the second night because it'll be easier on Friday. Checked all my ingredients and made a list of what I need for tomorrow.

The menu

Bread- Pumpkin Sourdough

Pumpkin puree in the dough lends moisture, sweetness, and pairs very well with whipped, cinnamon honey butter

Appetizer- Roasted Acorn Squash.

Split, cored, seeded, 2 tablespoons of butter are rubbed on the inside of each half, add cinnamon, brown sugar, a little cayenne if you're nasty

Main- Ratatouille Nicoise

French vegetable stew, rich, the onions give it sweetness, the eggplant has a creamy quality, and the tomatoes provide an acidity and umami flavor to bring it all together

Desert- Sage applesauce

Tart baking apples stewed with brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, Sage, and rum.

Asked my partner to make us mulled wine

Who's coming over for supper?

[asktheravenclan]

Morgana hummed as she checked over the decorating and guest lists for this year’s Samhain ball. So far all the invitations had been sent out, with some of those invited already sending back their RSVPs… the palace was in the process of being covered top to bottom in decorations colored in deep reds, vibrant oranges, and a shade of black that looked as though it had been pulled from the void itself. All that seemed to be left was double checking the menu options and ensuring that her staff and family had their outfits ready for the big night.

[anotherdayforchaosfay]

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[eirian-houpe]

Monday Mmmmm (and Menu)

Well, it's Monday again, and just for those of you paying attention, we didn't get a Seven Sentence Sunday yesterday, nor did we have a Saturday Secret. Why? No one asked for anything! So for this week, I'm going to explain things that I intend, wish, hope to post this as we head through the last week before No School November.

Monday - The Monday Menu, well, it's what you're reading now, a list of what I think I'd like to post in the coming days. The Monday Mmmmm, is where I voice something that made me go "mmmmm."

Tuesday - TMI Tuesday. This is where you get to ask me anything about anything and the chances are, I'll answer.

Wednesday - since I did an extensive WIP post last week, I'm going to tackle a "Wellness Wednesday" post this week, so I'll be choosing an aspect of wellness, and rambling about my perspective of it.

Thursday - Thoughts on Thursday. Since Thursday is Samhain, I'll be sharing some of my thoughts about this sacred time of the year.

Friday - Final Line Friday. I WILL get something written this week beyond the stuff I write at work - like lesson plans, student feedback, and IEPs, but hey, if it comes to it, for a final line, you might end up getting something of that!

Saturday - Saturday Secret. Name a fic, and I'll tell you something from behind the scenes of that fic.

Sunday - Seven Sentence Sunday. Someone name a fic, and I will write the next 7 sentences that will be in the fic (more or less. They might get edited before it posts.)

So that's the plan for this week. As always, you don't have to wait until Tuesday to dive into my inbox. You can do that any day of the week. I love people visiting my inbox.

[progressivemother]

The True Meaning of Thanksgiving, Our Thanksgiving, and The History of Thanksgiving

In the USA during Thanksgiving, families gather, friendships are renewed, and everyone will exclaim what they are “thankful for” or “giving thanks for the blessings they have received during the year.” Enormous plates of food will be served, including turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. It’s an American eating tradition. Through this blog, I will talk about our simply Thanksgiving and the history of Thanksgiving and where is comes from.

Our Thanksgiving was simple yet fun. I didn't have to cook the meals. We had Thanksgiving at my in laws home. My husband and I hardly ever host Thanksgiving under normal circumstances, especially now that we have kids and the holidays have become a special time for us to visit family.

It's a simple holiday. There are no presents to give, no menu to reimagine (although we don't usually fo turkey ), and the whole day is focused on the one thing we all could use more of: gratitude. Gratitude is one of the greatest practices we can teach our children. But sometimes, moms have a hard time feeling grateful, even if they lead seemingly rewarding lives. In reality, life is stressful. We take care of the bills, the house, the kids, the pets, etc. We have a lot to worry about and that can make us feel a little less grateful for our lives despite being well off and relatively happy. So we can focus on what we lack (time, money, extended family) or, more importantly, on what we have (this moment, our immediate family, our home). I would rather think about what I have compared to what I don't. We are better off than most families and I should be grateful for that.

Now for the history of Thanksgiving.

It has much more meaning than a simple family holiday and no, it isn't anything to do with the natives and pilgrims; although for many this doesn't have anything to do with the holiday either. For most, it is simply a family holiday to get everyone together and be thankful for what we have and our family.

Throughout history people have gathered together for great feasts celebrating the harvest or the first beers being brewed, or any of a number of celebrations tied to the earth. And anyone who is anyone knows that earth-based anything has its roots in paganism.

The great civilizations of the past had their own versions of Thanksgiving. The Romans celebrated a holiday called Cerelia where the festivities included feasting while thanking the Goddess of the Harvest, Ceres. In ancient Greece they honored Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest and agriculture. The Celts and Anglo-Saxon’s had many celebrations connected to thanking the gods for a productive harvest. Lammas, Mabon, and Samhain were the names of the three great harvest festivals of the ancient world. For the Celts, it was called Mabon and it marked the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are equal, making it a time of balance, equality and harmony. In ancient times Mabon was a celebration of the second harvest (Lughnasadh was the first) when farmers gathered hearty foods like gourds, grapes and apples.

As time progressed, these events were adopted and adapted. In England, an autumnal feast called Harvest Home was celebrated and was derived from a variant of the ancient Celtic Pagan feasts. Harvest Home was a three-day feast that began with a special church service followed a communal dinner. Later, the Puritans would shun Harvest Home as well as Christmas and Easter on the grounds that they had pagan origins. Let's face it, the Puritans were never any fun. They were much too strict within their religion. But since many Christians still celebrate this holiday, thanking their god for the things and family in their lives seems just fine.

The holiday was later shared with the Natives of the americas. It can be said that the Natives most likely gave thanks to the spirits and celebrated their creator.

Symbols of Thanksgiving & Their Meaning:

Cornucopia – A Cornucopia is a horn shaped basket, usually filled to the point of overflowing with the bounty of the recent harvest symbolizing "plenty". The cornucopia dates back to ancient Greece.

Corn – One of the easiest symbols of Thanksgiving to recognize is corn. Native Americans would know it as maize or maiz. Native Americans had been growing corn a long time before the pilgrims arrived in the new world, and they taught pilgrims how to grow corn and help them survive the bitter winter. Corn was from that day forward, a part of the Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey – Long before the pilgrims sat down to eat with the Native American’s who saved them from starving, the turkey was associated with abundance and being thankful. It is native to the americas.

We have to remember and respect where this holiday comes from and what it means to each person. But no matter what religion or non-religion, this day is a time to be thankful for what we have, even if it is only a little, and look to the future while we spend time with those that we love. Our children should also be educated on what this day means and where it came from.

I hope everyone had a great holiday.

[coelestino]

we are well and truly feeling The Feast Song by Ken Theriot looking at the Samhain menu

[hedgewitchgarden]

For many pagans, the desire for deeper connection and communion with the world around us is what drew us to paganism in the first place. We sense that the land we live on is more than an address. Our region has history, foods and flavors that are native or naturalized to this specific place, and a unique sacred rhythm of the passage of seasons.

Many pagans are also animistic. We see the land as more than an arrangement of cells: it is sentient and enspirited in a very real way. For most pagans, our spiritual practice is a combination of history, tradition and geographic location.

Our High Holidays follow the ebb and flow of the seasons. Right now, we are between two of our harvest holidays: Harvest Home (sometimes called Mabon) on the autumnal equinox and Samhain on Oct. 31. Both holidays celebrate harvests of different kinds and include customs that involve food. What we eat and the intention with which we do so can be a profound source of connection. When we gather our ingredients locally, we are intentionally connecting to the land we live on.

It’s been so heartening to see the local food movement gaining steam. Here in Frederick, several of our grocery stores carry local produce and this region is home to an abundance of Farmer’s Markets. Along with those resources, pick-your-own orchards and farms are in full swing and offer opportunities for wonderful outings. You can pick ingredients for an autumnal feast, wander through a corn maze, enjoy some apple cider and more all in one stop.

Right now, our region is lush with fall fruits and veggies: apples, persimmon, and pears, brassicas like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, root veggies like fennel, kohlrabi, leeks, turnips and onions, winter squash like pumpkin, butternut, and acorn, and delicious greens like chard, collards, and spinach, and so much more. With such a varied bounty, planning a menu that incorporates local ingredients offers an abundance of choice.

Creating a feast that celebrates the season, land, and our place within it begins with choosing recipes. What foods do you think of as autumnal? Are there particular flavors or ingredients that stand out? Or, are there some fall fruits or vegetables you’re curious about but haven’t tried cooking yet? Recipes can be traditional, familial, or regional. Our region is the unceded, ancestral land of the Piscatway-Conoy tribe. One wonderful way to connect to the history of our land is to look up First Nations recipes and incorporate them into your celebration.

While you’re cooking, take time to imagine all the different people who helped grow and raise the ingredients you’re using and feel gratitude for their work. Visualize the full meal and the result you’d like it to have: everyone gathered around the table, laughing and talking. Stir, measure, chop, and baste intentions and gratitude into the food as you go. The act of preparing a dish, or a full meal, can be profoundly spiritual when approached from a place of intention and focus.

Another way pagans prepare for a feast is through how we decorate our homes and feasting tables for the holiday (or season) we’re celebrating. Consider gathering some natural, autumnal items from the environment around you: acorns, pine cones, autumn leaves, small winter squash and fall flowers can all be incorporated in general home decor as well as table decorations. The colors we tend to use are all autumnal: browns, golds, russets and deep oranges.

As you sit down to your feast, take a moment to feel gratitude for the food on the table and the company around you. Contemplate your place in the turning of the season and the way autumn is present in your life right now. If your dining companions are open to it, share some of your favorite aspects of this change of seasons or talk about a few things you’re grateful for. Adding a blessing can be a wonderful way to remind everyone that dining together on a feast day is both joyous and sacred. You can create your own blessing for your gathering, speak extemporaneously, or use a preexisting blessing.

The blessing my family uses (and you are welcome to adopt it):

Blessed the seed that grew from dark Earth

Blessed the fruits of the harvest

Blessed the hands that made us this food

And may blessings be upon us

May your autumn be blessed with delicious food, joyful company, and deep connection.

Irene Glasse is president of the Frederick Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, offering events, rituals, classes and workshops to a large, vibrant community, including Frederick’s Pagan Pride Day. She is a pagan religious professional and serves communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as a minister, teacher, musician and community organizer.

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Day 72 - 84

Botany Bay - Spongebob

Sound Judgement - Homestuck [VOL. 10]

Main Menu - TS3

Calliope - Chesyre

Samhain - Chesyre

Hankenstien - Chesyre

The Fall of Chesyre - Chesyre

Staff roll theme - Bomberman 64

Regular battle theme 01 - Bomberman Blast

Welcome to Mafia Town - A Hat In Time

Rainy Mafia Town - A Hat in Time

The Legend - Toby Fox

Title Screen - Double Dash!!

[protege-not-protagonist]

Spencer pronounces soo many things wrong man, and it's because he only reads information. Another thing he pronounces wrong is Samhain. The original festival name for his beloved Halloween. He pronounces it as he would read it Sam-hain. It is an Irish Gaelic word so it is not said like that at all. It is actually pronounced s-ow-wyn. (I only know this because one of my special interests is celtic mythology and I am dyslexic so I listen to academic podcasts and videos essays.)

In the first season as well Spencer proclaims he can speak Spanish in the episode 'Machismo' and translates 'dog house' as "la Casa del perro" in the most American trying to read a taco bell menu voice ever. And Elle corrects him by saying with the proper ✨accents✨ and Spencer like 'yeah that is exactly what I said?' Alex Blake also corrects his pronunciation a few times throughout her seasons.

I honestly believe Spencer cannot speak as many languages as he says he can. Because he can read fluently in so many languages, he thinks he can speak that many languages. I don't think he has actually practised with native speakers. And It's not hubris or over confidence, it's just genuinely not getting that phonetic sounds are different from American English.

Yeah but Garcia not knowing how to pronounce ASMR is not it. She should know better.

I forgive Spencer for pronouncing ASMR As-mer in S14E12. I doubt he’d been to a lecture on ASMR, and we know he wouldn’t have read about it online where he could have heard the pronunciation. So he read it in a book without hearing it and kinda guessed. That’s reasonable. But Garcia?!?!? Chronically online queen?!?!? Girl get up

[kikiscauldron]

Samhain Menu Masterpost 

The Samhain flavors are warm, inviting, and comforting. They incorporate in the vegetables of the season, such as kale, leeks, potatoes, squashes, and our favorite pumpkin. Sweets include apples, cranberries, and pomegranate. Spices include sage, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If you eat meat this is a great holiday for roasting and slow cooking pork or chicken. Since Samhain celebrates ancestry, consider cooking a recipe from an old family cookbook. Here are some wonderful recipes that would fit into the Samhain menu perfectly!

Main Courses:

Main courses at Samhain are warm and comforting: think of roasted meats, slow cooked meals, and oven baked foods seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and sage. 

Butternut Lasagna with Mushrooms and Sage

Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Make Ahead Vegan Samosa Shepherd’s Pie

Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic and Sage

Pork Chops with Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Chicken Quarters

Sausage Cauliflower Spaghetti

Shepherd’s Pie (Alton Brown’s recipe)

Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

Skillet Rosemary Chicken

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

Soups, stews, and chills: 

Soups and stews are also warm and comforting, incorporating seasonal root vegetables and slowly cooked meats.

Brie and Cheddar and Apple Beer Soup with Cinnamon Pecan Oat Crumble

Cheeseburger Soup

Colcannon Soup

Cozy Cabbage and Farro Soup

Creamy White Chili

Grandma’s Crock Pot Beef Stew

Harvest Soup for Samhain

Hunter’s Stew

Irish Beef Stew

Scotch Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Sage and Lemon Butter

Salads

Fall salads also contain more root vegetables and kale, apples, nuts, and seeds.

Arugula, Apple, and Parsnip Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Autumn Kale, Apple and Quinoa Salad

Fall Salad with Beluga Lentils, Grapes and Roasted Pumpkin

Farro, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Favorite Fall Orzo Salad

Pear Salad with Pomegranates and Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans

Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions

Shaved Carrot and Radish with Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

Breads

Traditional Irish breads and pumpkin breads are a perfect addition to the Samhain menu. 

Barmbrack

Holiday Stuffed Pumpkin

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Pumpkin Bread with Salted Maple Butter

Samhain Pumpkin Bread

Sides

Rich, filling, and warm sides made from cool weather vegetables like kale and Brussel sprouts, fall squashes, potato, nuts, and seeds fit in well for Samhain. 

Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary

Boxty Pancakes

Brussel Sprouts, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad

Colcannon

Crusty Baked Cauliflower and Farro

Kale, Cranberry, and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacons, Pecan, and Maple Syrup

Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Butter, and Lime

Root Vegetable Gratin

Sautéed Kale

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Tempeh

Turnip and Kale Gratin

Desserts

Samhain desserts are sweet, aromatic, and use autumn classics like apples, cranberries, and pumpkins. Caramel and pecan are key players at Samhain as well.

Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Apple Crisp Blondies

Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Apple Pie Cookies (Vegan)

Autumn Spice Cake

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Brown Butter Caramel Rice Krispies Treats

Caramel Apple Golden Oreo Icebox Cake

Chunky Apple Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

Crabapple and Rosemary Tarts

Fig, Plum and Rosemary Galette

Halloween Bark

Maple Pecan Praline Crepe Cake

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin and Walnut Squares

Rosemary Remembrance Cake

Samhain Ritual Cakes

Salted Rosemary Pecan Brittle

Soul Cakes for Samhain

Soul Cakes (Gather Victoria)

Spiced Fairy Cakes

White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Beverages

Top of your meal with a warm and fuzzy beverage! Mulled ciders, cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and fall fruit flavors are all comforting drinks for Samhain.

Apple Cider Floats

Festive Sparkling Cider

Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice

Homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

Minty Kale Limeade Mocktail

Mulled Apple Cider

Pumpkin Pie in a Mug

Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

Refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer for Fall

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte

S’mores Latte

[danpuff-ao3]

Random Fandom Recs

There is so much dang talent in this fandom, truly!! And so many creations I love so much and want other people to enjoy with me, but individual recs for all of them would take way more time than I reasonably have! So for now....here are a list of cool fandom things you should definitely check out!

5 Fics

The hand that beckons

@bluesundaycake. Lily Luna/Narcissa. Rated T. 1k.

Seductive setting, charming characters, mythical and magical and just plain beautiful!

A young woman with hair like burning coals enters into gardens guarded by fire. 

Or, in which Lily Luna Potter is offered a feast and pomegranate seeds from one Narcissa Malfoy.

A Careful Approach

@digthewriter. Draco/Sirius. Rated E. 700 words.

Hot hot hot! Daddy kink Drarius brings me much joy. More, please!

Draco has wanted this for a while but never had he dared to ask. Until tonight.

white as death, fresh as snow

@lqtraintracks. Pansy/Narcissa. Rated M. 200 words.

Short, intriguing, lovely.

Narcissa visits her husband's grave on Samhain... with her new lover.

it's an inevitable

@swoontodeath. Harry/Snape. Rated E. 800 words.

A most special birthday gift to me from the ever sweet swoons! Voyeurism, student/teacher Snarry?? What more could a gal want??

Severus Snape can be patient. He's spent six years watching and waiting, after all.

Where Thestrals Fly

@writcraft. Harry/Snape. Rated T. 2k words.

Darkness & death, light & life...AO3 keeps telling me I've already left kudos here, which, rude. But I love the thestrals and the ritual of it and, of course, my BOYS!

Every Beltane, Severus and Harry undertake the ritual of moving Thestrals between the Bel fires. As they grow closer the light in their future steadily overpowers the darkness of their past.

4 Art

Untitled Snarry Art

@inarticulateimbecile. Harry/Snape.

Their work has so much character! And I especially love their Snape, with his harsh but captivating features! This piece especially does it for me, with the way Harry holds Severus close, and the way Severus touches and admires Harry's face...so much tenderness and passion here!

Untitled Snucissa Art

@luendland. Lucius/Snape/Narcissa.

Lu's art always just does things to me. Every line she draws captures so much feeling and I wish I knew how she did it!! And while I'm always partial to their Snarry work, this Snuciussa piece gave me all sorts of feelings!! The Malfoys are so pretty and hungry here, and Severus is on the menu!

Snape Tattoo Art

@mrviran. Snape.

So much dark, delicious art from Viran, and I always feel so dang inspired by their work!! Vivid and dark and evocative all at once! It was hard to choose, but I narrowed it down to this piece with Severus' Dark Mark + flower additions. I just have so much love for Severus and I have such feelings about him moving forward and growing and something about incorporating a new tattoo onto the Dark Mark evokes this sense of both acceptance of his past, and the independence he has to move on with his life.

Practice Makes Perfect

@sugareey-makes-stuff. Ginny/Cho. NSFW art.

God, I would recognize Krissy's art anywhere and I love it!! I was actually going to go grab her Pansmione art, but I noticed this one that I'd not seen before and WOW! I love the darkness for the passion and intimacy it speaks to. And the yoga here!! Two athletic ladies having a fine time, nothing to see here! Super spicy! Makes me need much more Ginny/Cho in my life!

3 Poems

rhyme, kissed

@imanakletos. Ginny/Luna. Rated G. 200 words.

Love Ginny's growth as a poet, and how clear her adoration for Luna is!

Free verses run rampant like wildflowers in your hair.

(OR: Ginny tries to write a poem)

An ode to Severus Snape

@bluesundaycake. Harry/Snape. Rated T. 100 words.

Who doesn't love some Snape love, especially from Harry's perspective? 'Exacting and eternal', indeed!

Harry is a masochist and it's definitely part of why he loves Severus so much.

Lovers' Flight

Anonymous. Harry/Snape. Rated T. 200 words.

Part of the Kill Your Darlings fest. So haunting and beautiful. Based on Goethe's poem "Der Erlkönig."

When Goethe meets Snarry

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(Am I reccing rec lists? Yes. You can never have too much to read, after all.)

21 HP Slash Recs for 21 Years (2001-2021)

@consistentsquash

My advice would be to check out this list, read everything on it, then go follow Squash and check out her other recs. Sooo many cool lists with MANY excellent recs, but this is the list that brought me to Squash so it is the most special! Lotsa goodies on this one!

any draco/ron recs?

@sitp-recs

Another reccer to follow and read anything she tells you to!! Such a great joy to see all of Liv's recs, aaaand since I really love Draco/Ron I had to link you this one! (Though, seriously, read through these then go follow Liv for more!!)

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Ep. 25 interview with perverse_idyll

@fanficmaverickpodcast @perverse-idyll. Harry/Snape. 2 hours, 33 minutes.

I've had the great pleasure of speaking with ChaosBlue and perverse_idyll both and they are both such stellar people I HAD to come rec you the thing that has them both in it!! They've been in fandom for a while. They have a lot to say. A lot of great things to say! All about fandom, writing, and one of my favorite fanfics! 10/10, can't recommend enough. I've listened to this episode quite a few times and it's definitely my favorite from The Fanfic Maverick!

ChaosBlue is such a PROFESSIONAL with hosting this pod so if you like this episode, please check out the rest! Super prepared, super sweet and patient and understanding, and such an outstanding human, I gotta say!

[asktheravenclan]

Morgana hummed as she looked over the current hustle and bustle in the castle. The Samhain party had been a blast in and of itself, and the month long break she had taken was just enough time to begin the preparations for the biggest party of her court - Yuletide. At the moment, there were servants putting up holly and wreaths made of fresh pine, and a large tree had been brought into the main dining hall while another was going to be placed in the ballroom. Nodding in approval, she turned to walk down the hall to check on the menu, carefully moving to avoid bumping into any of the hurrying staff as she walked.

[twowitchybitches]

Oooooooo!  This is going on the Samhain menu for this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

APPLE PIE WITH A PURPLE BLUEBERRY CRUST

[tomtenadia]

Rowaelin month: A blessed Samhain

Rowaelin month day 7: holiday celebration. ( @rowaelinscourt) This fic is set in the Island Dream AU and we meet again our favourite pagan family. ---

It was the morning of the 31st of October and Rowan was excited. The previous night he and his family had adorned the house with scary decorations. He had baked an enormous batch of witch-shaped cookies for the evening. Aelin had bought him the cookie cutter and he did the rest. Online he had researched some other recipes and was ready to celebrate with his family. The twins were now six and Thomas was just over four. When the girls had asked about Halloween he had told them about Samhain and how he used to spend it with his parents. 

Aelin had been more than happy to let Rowan teach the kids the old ways. It really meant a lot to him and the kids seemed to be loving his special beliefs too. With time he had built a tree house on the great tree in their backyard and that’s was where they were going to spend the night. The kids were far too young to go out guising so he had an alternative plan. Grandma Evalin had created dresses for them. Both girls had decided to dress up as their namesakes. A few months past they had asked their parents about their names and Rowan had told them. So Morrigan was now obsessed with crows after he told her that her mythological counterpart would appear as a crow. Freyja had loved to hear that she was meant to be a goddess and Evalin had created her a cloak that was meant to represent Freyja’s cloak of falcon feathers. Thomas was a much simpler soul and had been happy with a cat costume. Rowan was dressing up as a warrior and Aelin as his queen. In secret he had decorated the treehouse, the floor lined with quilts and pillows. He had carried some books of Celtic legends, and will bring all the spooky food he was preparing and some candles. Aelin was still at the hospital but she was due to come off her night shift in a few hours. And while she rested he would take the kids at the bookstore where they had become a permanent feature. Morrigan had told him that she wanted to sell books like him. Freyja on the other hand, after the fire in their house, had decided she was becoming a firefighter, while Thomas was now set on veterinarian. He and Aelin were proud of their kids. Some days were hard, but they would not change their lives for anything in the world.

As he was removing another tray from the oven, he heard the distinctive chatter of the twins. The two had always been an early riser like him, to dismay of his wife and their little brother who loved to stay in bed as long as possible.

“Morning dad,” the girls went to kiss him.

“Morning my little witches.”

The twins giggled and Freyja grabbed one of the biscuits and laughed when her father glared at her “they are for tonight, have this,” and he passed them a few of the pancakes he had made.

“Is mama coming too?”

“Mum is still at the hospital but will be home soon.”

The girls squealed in delight and went back to their breakfast while their father finished his cooking marathon. It was Sunday and although he was usually closed he had decided top open for a few hours in the afternoon. Aelin and the kids had helped him decorated the bookstore too and Maeve had created a a special menu too for her cafe. After a really bad storm damage at her old location, Rowan had bought the old disused shop beside his bookshop and had given it to his aunt to reopen her cafe. It had a very appreciated move in town too as Maeve’s cafe was very popular. Thomas had woken up too eventually and they all had breakfast together and Rowan had to calm down his super excited kids.

*

Evening eventually came around. Aelin had come back from the hospital later than expected after they had a last minute emergency airlifted from South Uist. She had taken a shower and gone to bed and that’s where he found her after he came home from the bookstore with the kids all hyper and ready to celebrate. 

In October the sun set very early so it was already dark outside. While Aelin was finishing getting ready he had dragged the last few things to the treehouse, had lit up the fairy-lights and the battery candles. The place was now perfect. He had worn his costume earlier on but had left his plastic sword in the living room and once he got back in the house he laughed at the image of Freyja pretending to slay dragons. Some things would never change.

Aelin emerged from their bedroom and for a second he froze. She was wearing a gorgeous blue dress, a fake crown and the cloak she had used for the solstice and their wedding many years ago. She was beautiful and he’d never stop telling her. Even after six years of marriage she had the power to make his legs go jelly.

“Kids, my queen,” he announced while offering his arm to his wife “please follow me to our dwelling for the night.”

He bowed deeply and then ushered his family outside. Luckily the wind had stopped and the night was relatively mild and clear of clouds. He could see the stars already heavily adorning the night sky. The bonus of living in the country side was the lack of light pollution so he could spend evening outside with his kids and tell them all about the constellations. “Ro, it looks beautiful,” Aelin took his hand and stared at the corner of peace he had created for them. Freyja ran for the ladder and Rowan was suddenly behind her, guiding his daughter on the steps and then the other two kids followed. Finally he offered his hand to Aelin “my queen,”

Aelin kissed him “thank you, my king.”

He followed and once inside he removed his cape and joined his family under the heavy blankets.

Aelin distributed the food around while Rowan was placing the candles at the edge of the house and placed a plate with two biscuits on it and a small glass of milk.

“Dad are you offering food to the gods?” Asked Freyja with curiosity.

“Yes, my love. It’s an offering so that the livestock can survive winter.” And he explained them that Samhain marked then end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Then he grinned “It is also when it is believed that the boundary with our world and the Otherworld is thinner and fairies and spirits can easily slip through.”

“Do fairies love witch-shaped biscuits?”

Aelin grabbed one “they do and the fae will be very happy with your dad’s baking” she added munching away.

Morrigan laughed happily “mama is a faerie queen.” She then stood “and I am the Morrigan and will keep the bad people away,” she added swaying her cloak about. Both Freyja and Thomas stood and the three kids started jumping around the three house until Rowan grabbed them all and landed on the softs quilts and started tickling the kids. Aelin joined in until Rowan started making ghost sounds and they pretended to scream in terror. Morrigan drew her cape over her head and joined her father, but Thomas got spooked all of a sudden and ran to his mother.

“Girls, easy, now let’s all sit down under the blankets, have some food and I will tell you some stories.”

They all loved story telling time. Thomas sat between Aelin’s legs whereas the two girls laid down on her bellies and head propped up on their knuckles facing their father. Rowan covered them both and moved under the blanket and grabbed one of his many books on Celtic mythology. 

“A long time ago in a land far away it existed a supernatural race called Tuatha de Dannan, they were kings, queens, bards, druids, warriors, heroes and they all lived in the Otherwold.”

Aelin loved listening Rowan tell stories to their kids. His story telling sessions at the bookstore had become very popular and she and the kids were regulars. 

“Is the Morrigan a tuttnanna?”

Rowan smiled at his daughter’s attempt at pronouncing the words.

“Yes, she is ?”

“Freyja too?”

Rowan and Aelin knew from experience that story telling in the house was always disrupted by the non stop questions coming from the kids. 

“No, Freyja belongs to Nordic mythology. Do you remember the viking?”

Freyja squealed.

“I love the viking,” added Thomas quietly in Aelin’s arms.

“And you my queen who do you fancy?”

“Definitely Thor,” a wanton smile on her face that he did not miss.

Slowly Rowan recalled everyone to attention and did manage to tell a few stories and by the time he was over the kids were asleep.

“We should take them to bed.”

Slowly they carried the kids back to the house and then Rowan went back to collect all the remaining items.

Before he left he stopped and looked up at the sky. The Milky Way had appeared and it was shining brightly. A moment later he felt Aelin’s hand on his hips “what is it, my king?”

He brought her in front of him, her back against his chest and held her “another aspect of Samhain is that with the barrier with our world and the Otherworld being thinner, our loved who have passed can also cross and be close to us for one night,” he whispered quietly “I was just imagining my parents being closer to me tonight and I was telling them of my life, my wife and my children. I want to believe they are proud of what I have become.”

Aelin turned in his arms and looked at up at him. Rowan was still staring at the sky and his eyes shone brightly “They are, buzzard, and I am imagining my dad joining them and the three of them are here right now with us, or in the room hugging the kids.” She brushed his hair gently “they are proud, you are an amazing husband and the most caring dad one could imagine.”

Rowan kissed her and then they stood in silence in each other arms for a second. But before they left a breeze in a very calm evening brushed them and Rowan wanted to believe it had been his parents and Rhoe giving them their last goodbye before fading back in the Otherwolrd.

“Until next Samhain.”

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