Challenge #7: Promote/Rec/Sing the Praises* of Yourself!

I was actually tagged on tumblr recently to "Choose your 5 favorite works you created in the past year and link them below to reflect on the amazing things you brought into the world in 2019" so I thought I'd sort of combine this exercise with that one! <3

( 2019 Self Recs! )

Challenge #8: Rec at least three fanworks that you didn’t create.

MY FAVORITE! I actually have a number of HP recs that I've been meaning to post and just keep forgetting about... SO, excellent opportunity to make things right! We've got stuff in here from hp_nextgen_fest, hpdrizzle, sirius_blk

( Jeddy Recs (+ a Bonus Cross Gen Pairing)! )

( Prongsfoot Rec! )

( Drarry Recs! )

I've honestly not read a ton of HP fic recently between RL, reading in other fandoms, and reading published books, but I've collected a handful of recs over the past couple of months and I figured I'd share them! I'm also looking forward to reading some more HP fic this next month with hpkinkfest now posting and hp_goldenage starting in March!

( Next Gen )

( Trio Era )

( Marauder's Era )

( Drarry )

My fic just posted over at sirius_blk as part of their 2018 fest! I was really happy I was able to participate, and I had a lot of fun writing this one. :D

Title: Show You the Ropes
Author: gracerene
Pairing(s: Bill/Sirius, background Bill/Fleur & Fleur/Tonks
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~3,900
Content/Warnings: polyamory/open relationship, bisexuality, first time, rimming, anal fingering, anal sex, light D/s dynamics, talk of pegging
Summary: Bill's got a problem, and Sirius is more than willing to talk fuck him through it.
Author's Notes: Written for prompt 55 left by the lovely ruinsplume! I loved this prompt the moment I saw it, and it gave me the perfect opportunity to write a new-to-me pairing, which is one of my favorite things to do! I hope you enjoy! All the kudos to shiftylinguini for being wonderful and looking this over for me!

Read on AO3

I haven't been doing too much reading in the HP fandom these past two months. Well, that's not true. What I should say, is that the majority of my HP reading for the past two months has been proofing, first for hp_nextgen_fest, and then for hd_erised, both of which had a higher-than-usual amount of long!fic. Anyway, I did read *some* fics outside of my fests that I enjoyed, and here are a couple of recent favs.


( HD Fan Fair )

( James/Sirius )

Here are all of my Harry Potter fanfiction recs where the main pairing is from the Marauders' era. Right now I just have James/Sirius fics, but I will add more as I start exploring other pairings!

Click HERE for more Harry Potter fic recs!

♥ = favorite

updated January 13, 2021

( James Potter/Sirius Black )

( Threesomes/Moresomes )

These are my Harry Potter Recs that don't fit into any of my other recs categories.

Click HERE for more Harry Potter fic recs!

In the Warnings section of each entry I have different tags, so if you are looking for something specific (like "dirty talk" for example) just ctrl+f and enter your tag and it should highlight the relevant entries!

♥ = favorite

updated October 10, 2018

( Albus/Gellert )

( Threesomes/Moresomes )

( Other Pairings )

Hello friends! Just a PSA that I'm going to be reposting a lot of my rec lists over the next couple of weeks/months.

These are all of my Harry Potter/Sirius Black fic recs!

Click HERE for other Harry Potter Cross Gen Recs!

♥ = favorite

updated August 12, 2019

( Harry Potter/Sirius Black )

These are all of my Harry Potter Cross Gen recs where the participants in the pairing are from the Trio Era and the Next Gen era. Click here to get see the rest of my HP recs.

♥ = favorite

updated August 28, 2020

( Maurader Era/Trio Era Slash )

There's actually quite a few HP recs this month, despite the fact that it felt like all of my spare HP reading time was dedicated to hd_fan_fair's Career Fair (and I've still got several more to read in opened tabs...)

But yes! There is a pretty good mix this month. Old fic, new fic, threesomes, cross gen, some minerva_fest Art, and some hp_creatures werewolf-y goodness, and a few pieces from sirius_black's Day of the Dog fest!

I was hoping to get this is before Rectober ended, but alas, I am a a few days late. Nevertheless, I shall rec on! :D

( H/D Recs )

( Harry/Ron Recs )

( Other Pairings/Threesomes )

( Art Rec! )

These are my Harry Potter Recs that don't fit into any of my other recs categories.

In the Warnings section of each entry I have different tags, so if you are looking for something specific (like "dirty talk" for example) just ctrl+f and enter your tag and it should highlight the relevant entries!

♥ = favorite

updated January 19, 2016

Albus/Gellert

Title: A Fejedelem
Author: nathalieweasley
Pairing(s): Albus/Gellert
Word Count: 1,069
Rating: PG-13
Warning/Content: past relationship, hp silencio 2014
Summary: There is the line between them, the one Albus cannot cross and the one Gellert does not see.
This takes place well after Grindelwald has been imprisoned and has Albus visiting him and reflecting on their relationship. The writing here is gorgeous and there is just so much emotion infused into every word. It's haunting and heartbreaking and so sadly believable.

Title: Love in Lightning
Author: alafaye
Pairing(s): Albus/Gellert
Word Count: 1,176
Rating: NC-17
Warning/Content: outdoor!sex, established relationship, bottom!albus, partially clothed sex, dirty talk, hp drizzle 2014
Summary: Gellert creates a storm to stop a heat wave—well, that's what he tells Albus anyway. He's got a greater plan in mind.
This is just phenomenal. It's sexy, and in-character, and just captures so perfectly the way I see their relationship back at the beginning. Also, did I mention how sexy it is? Super hot, with outdoor fucking and rainy thunderstorms and partially-clothed sex. It's a super quick read and seriously worth it!

*NEW: 1/19*
Title: Golden, Ripe and Rotten Series (4 Fics)
Author: starfishstar
Pairing: Albus/Gellert
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 8,244
Summary: Three glimpses into the summer Albus Dumbledore met Gellert Grindelwald in Godric’s Hollow, from its beginning to its end. (Plus one extra to the series: the story of the duel.)
Really beautiful and haunting series showing the rise and fall of Albus and Gellert when they were teens, and a fic detailing their duel all those years later. The writing is gorgeous, and the characterizations felt so real and authentic.

Threesomes/Moresomes

Title: Charlie Weasley's Fuck Autobiography
Author: traintracks
Pairings: permutations of Charlie/Harry/Draco/Teddy, (Harry/Draco, Charlie/Teddy), past Teddy/Victoire, Bill/Charlie, reference to Bill/Fleur
Rating: NC-17
Words: 14,500
Warnings: first person POV, threesome, m/m/m, moresome, m/m/m/m, Daddy!kink (between Charlie and Teddy), godfather/godson, bottom!Draco, bottom!harry, bottom!teddy, some mild D/s, brief and mild whipping, cousincest, rough sex, incest, infidelity, bottom!charlie, cross-gen
Summary: Charlie doesn't think that this is his Fuck Autobiography. But it so is.
This was crazy, ridiculously hot. Kinky and dirtyfilthyhot. And while there is a fuckton of awesome sex, there is a good balance of emotions and feelings without being too heavy or angsty.

Title: The Evil Devil Child and the Perfect Gift and The Evil Devil Child and the Unexpected Kiss
Author: who_la_hoop
Pairing: Albus Severus/Scorpius, Harry/Draco [Albus Severus/Draco/Scorpius, Scorpius/Harry, Albus Severus/Draco/Harry/Scorpius]
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 16,488 & 1,877
Warnings/Content: cross-gen, incest, threesome, moresome, m/m/m, m/m/m/m, bottom!albus, bottom!scorpius, switching, bottom!draco, implied bottom!harry, cross-dressing, exhibitionism, voyuerism, hp cross gen fest 2008, semi-public!sex
Summary: When Scorpius Malfoy – Legilimens-extraordinaire, perfect son and all-round kinky little bastard – discovers that his father harbours a certain fantasy involving Harry Potter, a submissive attitude and a priceless antique dining table, he sets out to make his father's dreams come true. And if succeeding in his mission involves putting up with a naked, willing Albus Severus? Well, that's a price that Scorpius will just have to pay.
God this is just filthy in the absolute best of ways. Basically 16K of dirtyhotwrong with a sprinkling of feelings thrown in for good measure. Plus fun, super hot sequel featuring Albus and Scorpius.

Other Pairings

Title: A Dip in the Lake
Author: torino10154
Pairing(s): Draco/Giant Squid
Word Count: ~1,630
Rating: NC-17
Content: underage, slight dub-con, tentacle!sex, hp get lucky 2014
Summary: Giant Squid gets lucky when Draco and his Slytherin friends are hanging around the Black Lake....
Funny and weirdly hot, with some great characterizations of all the Slytherins and, of course, the Giant Squid. ;)

Here are all of my Harry Potter fanfiction recs where the main pairing is from the Maurader's era. Right now I just have James/Sirius fics, but I will add more as I start exploring other pairings!

♥ = favorite

updated October 3, 2015

James Potter/Sirius Black

Title: nothing on my tongue but hallelujah
Author: gailsauce
Pairings: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1,265
Warnings: quidditch!sex
Summary: James loves winning, and he could never surpass what he’s won today.
Super fun and very hot PWP. Just feel so perfectly in character.

Title: All About You
Author: violet_quill
Pairings: James/Sirius, James/Lily
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1,874
Warnings: infidelity, dirty talk, talk of bottom!james
Summary: Ever since James moved in with Lily, he doesn't seem to have as much time for his friends. Sirius has finally had enough.
So fucking hot (the dirty talk alone!) and I love the ending. Not as angsty as the usual James/Sirius stuff I read.

Title: A Night to Remember
Author: torino10154
Pairings: James/Sirius, James/Lily implied
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1,950
Warnings: first time, blowjob, fingering, anal, infidelity, bottom!james, sirius black fest 2013
Summary: This is James's last chance and Sirius never could resist when it came to James.
So I may be a bit biased because this is the first fic that I've read that I prompted (even if it was anonymous!) But this is perfect and exactly how I picture them. Their best friends and you can see how much that bond means to them even if James is getting married. There isn't too much angst but there is still that subtle implication that Sirius is just a little bit heartbroken. And the sex was super hot!

Title: In the Arms of the Ocean
Author: writcraft
Pairings: James/Sirius
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~2,200
Content/Warnings: Major Character Death, azkaban!fic, Mindfuck, hp drizzle 2015
Summary: I wake to the cool light of the breaking dawn, the air fresh with the scent of rain. It’s another autumn daybreak and the windows frost with raindrops and condensation. I can smell grass, the dewy chill of the morning and James.
This fic is gorgeous. The writing is amazing, and I just love Sirius here, the way he sees James, his love and guilt and fear that manage to come through so beautifully in his memories and fantasies. And the last line is perfection.

Title: Of Alcohol and Resolutions
Author: lilmisblack
Pairings: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2,250
Content/Warnings: Oral, dirty talk, infidelity, semi-public!sex, holiday!fic, daily deviant kinky kristmas 2011
Summary: I was drunk, and randy, and frustrated, and pissed, and so bloody sick of watching James and Lily all over each other. So I made the most stupid New Year Resolution in the history of the wizarding kind.
First person, which I normally do not go for at all, but I love the dirty talk in this one. And the premise is just so perfectly Sirius.

Title: Lust for Life
Author: misanagi
Pairing: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 2,725
Warnings: Some D/s play. Smut, bottom!james
Summary: Prompt- D/s, school uniform, NO canon, - The winner takes it all
Oh my god this was so hot with a great Sirius/James friendship dynamic and a dominant Sirius!

Title: Perfect
Author: kabeyk
Pairing: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3,161
Warnings: mind altering substance: alcohol
Summary: Drunken sex in James' dad's study.
This was wonderful. Sweet and touching and super hot!

Title: As Lovers Go
Author: xylodemon
Pairing: James/Sirius, Remus/Sirius, James/Lily
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 3,249
Warnings: infidelity
Summary: He ran his hand up James' back, brushing his thumb over the mole just under James' shoulder blade, then curled his fingers into James' hair, watching as the messy strands slipped over his knuckles.
This is perfect. Angsty and a bit heartbreaking and just fantastic characterizations.

Title: In a Little While
Author: misanagi
Pairing: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 4,959
Warnings: talk of bottom!james
Summary: Sirius kind of makes his move. If he's lucky James didn't even notice… if he's really lucky, he did.
This was so fantastic and not all angsty (which is rare for this pairing) and sexy and perfectly characterized. Loved it!

Title: Unspoken
Author: amorette
Pairing: James Potter/Sirius Black
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 6,200
Warnings/Content: shared bed, intergluteal sex, hp concrit fest 2014
Summary: The summer before his seventh year, Sirius left home and went to live with his best mate, James.
Really wonderful fic showing James and Sirius' friendship and their growing feelings when Sirius goes to stay with the Potters. I thought the characterizations were really wonderful here, and their chemistry was super hot!

Title: Morning, Noon and Night Series (3 Fics)
Author: pauraque
Pairing: James/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~6,250
Warnings: D/s, bondage, dirty talk, underage
Summary: The boys indulge in some light summer reading.
This was super hot and very light-hearted and fun.

Threesomes/Moresomes

Title: Theirs
Author: inell
Pairings: James/Sirius/Lily
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1,450
Content/Warnings: threesome, m/f/m, consensual infidelity, bottom!sirius, implied switching, public!sex, sirius black day of the dog 2014
Summary: It’s James’ choice tonight, and he wants Sirius in the middle.
Super hot fic and a fabulous dynamic between James, Lily, and Sirius!

A post to keep track of all of the lovely fic and art that has been created based off of prompts I submitted. I don't submit a ton of prompts (I'm not all that great of coming up with unique scenarios) and it is so, so, so freaking exciting when I get to see and read what the crazy talented people come up with using my prompt as an inspiration. Makes me feel a bit more connected to the fandom! :)

( Fic! )

( Art! )

So I am a little bit picky about my Sirius pairings, but I followed the sirius_black fest this year and even left a few prompts (one of which was chosen, which is super exciting)! Two of my favorite fics from the fest are below, but if you are at all a fan of Sirius Black, I definitely suggest heading over there and checking out their anonymous master list; there are a lot of varied pairings to choose from. Author/Artist reveals go up November 4th!



( Sirius Black Fest Fic Recs! )