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Mar. 19th, 2009 06:21 am[this week in ficses]
The Path of Least Resistance - Teddy/Albus Severus. Past unrequited Teddy/James. Appearances by Harry and Luna [R] by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
snegurochka_lee.
I love major character death.
There, I've said it. And while I'm at it, I'll go on to say that I adore damaged characters, and I crave fucked up situations.
Why, you ask?
It's fucking life, man. And life is not always on our side.
Lee's fic is a heartrending fusion of both hopelessness and hopefulness, illustrating the gritty realism of addiction. Teddy Lupin, five or so years out of Hogwarts, works a dead-end job in a bar. He shows all of the early signs of an addict; depression, alienation, boredom and anger. And when James comes along, he's lost to both the boy and the little gold phial that becomes his bottled sunshine. From there it spirals out of control, and you're gut-punched with the grim reality that is dependence. Unpretty and not the least bit prejudiced.
Enter Albus Severus. Headstrong. Determined. You know the type. Hell-bent on keeping Teddy clean and sober. But Harry has an estranged relationship with Teddy and forbids Albus Severus contact. A compassionate friendship develops between Teddy and Al, but it becomes dysfunctional before it grows healing, and the journey between the points is affecting.
The boys are all exceptionally characterised, but Luna really stands out as Teddy's counselor/healer. Her healing methods are splendidly and sweetly unorthodox. Pay careful attention to her chair. *G*
In short, this was just a brilliant fic. The subject matter's difficult, I know, but Lee always pulls out the stops and she never, ever disappoints.
There's also a wonderful illustration from the lovelyraitala to accompany the fic.
Read All About It - Harry/Scorpius [PG] byfbowden.
Normally, I don't care for author insertions, but Flic handles this artfully as the story's interviewer. When the rare opportunity arises to converse with Harry Potter on his relationship with Scorpius, Flic wields her QQQ with style and class. Absolutely adorable. I'm shocked I haven't seen this done before.
To Hell and Back- Harry/Draco [R] byfuriosity and incapricious.
[hp/bleach crossover - wip]
It's just the prologue so far, but this looks very promising. If you're a fan of the anime Bleach, I highly recommend checking this out. Rowling and Kubo's worlds are both rich and complex, and I've no doubt the crossover will be seamless.
[retro snack - fic and art]
Fifty-three Stories About Snape and Black [R? NC-17?] byamanuensis1.
Amy rocks on just so many levels. Not only does she write Snape/Black with unparalleled skill, she conquers all 53 prompts. Some of these are downright fucking hilarious, too. Not a huge fan of Snape/Black? Won't matter here. Who doesn't love to laugh their fucking arse off? Bring tissues and a clean change of knickers. Younger than Springtime, indeed!
No Romance [NWS] bynassima.
OMFG, CHECK PLEASE!!! Now this...is how you do hate!sex.
Enjoy all :-)
--P
The Path of Least Resistance - Teddy/Albus Severus. Past unrequited Teddy/James. Appearances by Harry and Luna [R] by
snegurochka_lee.I love major character death.
There, I've said it. And while I'm at it, I'll go on to say that I adore damaged characters, and I crave fucked up situations.
Why, you ask?
It's fucking life, man. And life is not always on our side.
Lee's fic is a heartrending fusion of both hopelessness and hopefulness, illustrating the gritty realism of addiction. Teddy Lupin, five or so years out of Hogwarts, works a dead-end job in a bar. He shows all of the early signs of an addict; depression, alienation, boredom and anger. And when James comes along, he's lost to both the boy and the little gold phial that becomes his bottled sunshine. From there it spirals out of control, and you're gut-punched with the grim reality that is dependence. Unpretty and not the least bit prejudiced.
Enter Albus Severus. Headstrong. Determined. You know the type. Hell-bent on keeping Teddy clean and sober. But Harry has an estranged relationship with Teddy and forbids Albus Severus contact. A compassionate friendship develops between Teddy and Al, but it becomes dysfunctional before it grows healing, and the journey between the points is affecting.
The boys are all exceptionally characterised, but Luna really stands out as Teddy's counselor/healer. Her healing methods are splendidly and sweetly unorthodox. Pay careful attention to her chair. *G*
In short, this was just a brilliant fic. The subject matter's difficult, I know, but Lee always pulls out the stops and she never, ever disappoints.
There's also a wonderful illustration from the lovely
raitala to accompany the fic.Read All About It - Harry/Scorpius [PG] by
fbowden.Normally, I don't care for author insertions, but Flic handles this artfully as the story's interviewer. When the rare opportunity arises to converse with Harry Potter on his relationship with Scorpius, Flic wields her QQQ with style and class. Absolutely adorable. I'm shocked I haven't seen this done before.
To Hell and Back- Harry/Draco [R] by
furiosity and incapricious.[hp/bleach crossover - wip]
It's just the prologue so far, but this looks very promising. If you're a fan of the anime Bleach, I highly recommend checking this out. Rowling and Kubo's worlds are both rich and complex, and I've no doubt the crossover will be seamless.
[retro snack - fic and art]
Fifty-three Stories About Snape and Black [R? NC-17?] by
amanuensis1.Amy rocks on just so many levels. Not only does she write Snape/Black with unparalleled skill, she conquers all 53 prompts. Some of these are downright fucking hilarious, too. Not a huge fan of Snape/Black? Won't matter here. Who doesn't love to laugh their fucking arse off? Bring tissues and a clean change of knickers. Younger than Springtime, indeed!
No Romance [NWS] by
nassima.OMFG, CHECK PLEASE!!! Now this...is how you do hate!sex.
Enjoy all :-)
--P
