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Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous at Kinky Kristmas/daily_deviant wrote Christmas Wish. He didn't know his family was a fantasy, until Sirius left. (Sirius Black/Regulus Black, NC-17: incest)
• Anonymous at hp_holidaygen wrote The Definition of Courage. Neville sees the boy he used to be in a first-year student. (Neville Longbottom, Albus Potter, Harry Potter, G)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote Four Sundays. A lot can change in a month’s time. Neville learns this for himself when he unexpectedly runs into an old schoolmate. (Neville Longbottom/Millicent Bulstrode, NC-17)
• Anonymous at Kinky Kristmas/daily_deviant wrote Catch Me If You Can. When Sirius lands himself in detention on a Hogsmeade weekend, his friends leave him an unusual consolation gift to keep him entertained. (Sirius Black/Severus Snape, NC-17: BDSM, dub-con)
• snapelyholidays wrote Joined-Up with Jobberknolls. Life in the Spell Damage ward is not what it used to be and, after making an unexpected friend, Gilderoy might grow to like it. (Severus Snape/Gilderoy Lockhart, PG)
• Anonymous at hp_yule_balls wrote To the Great Heights of Vanity. When she first met her, Rita didn't expect to see so much of herself in Dolores Umbridge. (Rita Skeeter/Dolores Umbridge, R)
• vanseedee wrote Lost in Reality (Part 6). Reality is the state or quality of being real. But what is real? And more importantly, what is not real? (George/Lee, PG-13, work in progress)
• Anonymous at Kinky Kristmas/daily_deviant wrote Sirius Black and the Visitors. Sirius is antsy and the Order is afraid he might do something stupid. (Sirius/Kingsley/Minerva/Charlie/Bill/Hestia, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• jin_fenghuang drew Crossing the Line (Sirius Black/Severus Snape, PG-13)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus drew Greedy (Harry Potter/Pansy Parkinson, NC-17: BDSM, underage)
• pennswoods drew Two Manipulative Masters (Dumbledore, Voldemort, G)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• first_order posts a reminder that the Drabble-a-thon challenge is still going on.
• hp_april_fools will open sign-ups on January 1st. The community also shares its 2010 rules as well as header information for participants.
• hp_holidaygen notes a break in posting as an opportunity to catch up on their fest's offerings.
• hp_diversity reminds watchers and participants that Padma Patil is the subject of the comm's December/January challenge.
• ficadron announces the winning team of another round.
• twoseekers has a community vote regarding its banners.
• Today's featured community is hp_holidaygen!

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[Fic Updates]

x Thought You Should Know part 35 by angearia (Spike/Buffy R)


[Ficlets/Drabbles]

x The Job Interview by dragonyphoenix (Lindsey, Holland PG)
x Formidable by readerjane (Spike, Dawn G)

[Icons/Art/Vids]

x 27 Btvs icons and one banner by isis2015
x 3 wallpapers and 9 Btvs icons by dark_amia

[News/Meta/More]

x Vote for Felicia and Alyson as the Sexiest Geeks of 09 (outside link)

Editor's Note: Have a safe and happy New Year. See you in 2010!

[Ficlets/Drabbles]

x Leftovers by maevebran (Lindsey G)
x Three drabbles by cornerofmadness (Spike/Dru; Angel, Connor and Dawn/Connor all PG)


[News/Meta/More]

x Scott Allie answers questions about the Willow one shot (outside link)

[Fic]
x.Secret Slasha 2009 is now up. Various Btvs & Ats pairings. *outside link*
x.Facing The Grey by liliaeth, Btvs/SPN, Dean/Buffy, R.
x.A Sodding Christmas by gillo, Spike, Dawn, Buffy, G.
x.Playing the Game by angelus2hot, Lindsey/Lilah, NC-17.
x.Of How Good Gingerbread Men were Sacrificed in the Name of Progress by quinara, Spike, Joyce, PG-13.
x.Anything for Dawn by angelus2hot, Spike/Dawn, Spike/Angelus, (Angelus/Dawn implied), NC-17.



[Ficlets and Drabbles]
x.Check and Mate by bogwitch, Buffy/Spike.
x.Blackfoot Bertha by dragonyphoenix, Spike/Xander.
x.It's An Art by blue_icy_rose, Buffy/Dean.
x.All I Want for Christmas by angelswilliam, Angelus, Drusilla, & a glimpse of William, PG-13.



[Fic Updates)
x.Spiral: Session 31 by waddis, Willow/Tara, PG-13.
x.Into Morning by 3/3 gabrielleabelle, Buffy/Spike, PG-13.
x.The Words We Could Never Say Chapter 1 by cuzimastripper, Buffy/Faith, Dawn, NC-17.
x.Strangers 1/23 by lusciousxander, Buffy/Spike, Buffy/Other, PG-13.


[Icons/Graphics/Vids]
x.Picspam: Christian Kane by novascotiasam.
x.77 Jossverse icons by miss_atom.
x.A Christmas Tale (Spangel webcomics) by kallysten.


[Communities]
x.New to the Whedonverse? Long-time fan whose got questions? Got a lot of knowledge about the Whedonverse? Then buffyquestions is the place to seek answers or share your knowledge!
x.The buffyversetop5 2009 recs session will begin at midnight Dec. 31 and run through January 17, 2010. Do you have your list ready?
x.Midnight Roses is a new adults only B/A fiction archive hosted by scribesds.

Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous at hp_yule_balls wrote A Tragedy Starting to Happen. James couldn’t deny the significance of giving Sirius a blowjob. There was far too much history between them for that. (James/Sirius, R)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote Playmates. As far back as Ron could remember, he'd thought of Ginny as his. There are some feelings you never outgrow. (Ron/Ginny, NC-17:Incest)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant wrote Greeting the Moon. Christmas means solstice and Luna does both in her own way. Especially the celebrations. (Luna/???, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• eyrie_ drew Snack Art. (Sirius/Severus, PG-13)
• Anonymous in snapelyholidays drew The (De)Briefing. (Kingsley/Snape, NC-17)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant drew Can't Stop Myself. (Angelina/Charlie, George NC-17)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• daily_snitch posted their Rowena Ravenclaw Special Edition and are searching for fic, art, and resources featuring James Sirius Potter (next gen character).
• Today's featured community is daily_deviant.

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Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote Like a Lightbulb in a Dark Room (Waiting For You to Turn Me On). In the depths of the dark year at Hogwarts, Seamus Finnigan gets a Christmas kiss he just can't forget. (Seamus/Luna, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• ibasecheergirl drew Spread the Love! (McGonagall/Hermione, PG-13)
• o_k_go drew Little Red Riding Hood (Bill/Neville, G)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus drew Play Time (Draco/Pansy, NWS)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant drew Little Red Riding Hood (Neville/Harry, NWS)
• Anonymous at ficadron drew Weasley's Wizard Woolies (Ron/Draco, G)
• Anonymous at ficadron drew Warmth (Ron/Draco, NWS)


Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• do_me_veela is looking for beta readers.
• hp_yule_balls posted a mod note about the posting schedule for the current fest.
• ficadron has opened voting for Round 8.
• Today's featured community is sortinghatdrabs

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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT THE QUIBBLER REPORT ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous at hp_yule_balls wrote One in Between. Teddy has a new job. James is clearly trying to drive him around the twist. Kingsley offers something solid and strong. And in the end, he has to decide what he needs more. (Teddy/Kingsley, Teddy/James, NC-17)
• Anonymous at snapelyholidays wrote On the Lam. When Severus Snape is unexpectedly the victim of a Wizengamot gone awry, he discovers that the wizarding world rallies around its heroes. (Snape/Percy, NC-17: slightly AU)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote In search of gainful employment and other virtues. The Ministry's full employment plan leads Hermione down an unusual path when she is assigned Draco Malfoy as one of her cases. (Lucius/Hermione, NC-17)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest wrote Inappropriately Involved. Harry can’t help but notice the passionate interest his new intern-Auror exhibits towards him. When he resists he finds that Scorpius can be very persuasive, and things get more complicated when Scorpius wants more than Harry can offer. (Harry/Scorpius, NC-17)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest wrote Snowflakes. It’s Christmas; a time for family and love. Luna ruminates on how one can mean the sacrifice of the other. (Luna/Ginny, R: pregnancy, infidelity)
• Anonymous at hp_holidaygen wrote Hugo's Christmas Gift. Hugo didn't quite get the fuss over Christmas. (Hugo, others, G)
• jenwryn wrote And the Weather. "Nothing fancy," Ginny says, and she can feel Hermione smile. (Hermione/Ginny, PG-13)
• fangirlwithak wrote and drew Firelight Conspiracies. She is lying stomach-down in front of the fire. (Sirius/Hermione, R for fic, PG-13 for art, AU)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• Editor's Pick! Anonymous at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest drew Carol of the Bells (Luna/centaur, NWS: sort-of bestiality)
• ponderosa121 drew Harry (PG)
• thilia drew Christmas Eve (Tonks/Ginny, NWS)
• pink_mint drew Christmas 2005 (Draco, PG)
• vimessy drew Merry Christmas! (Snape, G)
• Anonymous at hp_art_xchange drew You Won't Know (Pansy/Tonks, PG-13)
• Anonymous at snapelyholidays drew Home Studies (Snape/McGonagall, PG)
• Anonymous at yuletart drew Company (Remus, G)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• harryscorp100 announced that voting is now open for Round 6 ('Christmas') of its Harry/Scorpius Last Drabble Writer Standing competition.
• harrypotterbang posted submission guidelines.
• ficadron (Ron/Draco) opened voting for Round 7 ('Blackout').
• hp_yule_balls announced a posting hiatus until Dec. 26.
• hp_toujours posted an anonymous masterlist.
• bell_flint opened prompt claiming.
• norisis is gauging interest in a gen-focused fanzine.
• femmefest posted a reminder that Round 2 sign-ups open Jan. 1.
• daily_deviant posted its second Kinky Kristmas round-up post.
• Today's featured community is lupin_snape!

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XANDER: So, you doing anything special?
BUFFY: Tree, nog, roast beast. Just me and Mom, and hopefully an excess of gifts. What are you doing for Christmas?
WILLOW: Being Jewish. Remember, people? Not everyone worships Santa.
--Amends


[Fiction]

x. Christmas with Jenny by angelus2hot (Giles/Jenny - PG)
x. Five Training Sessions Wesley and Faith Never Had by xlivvielockex (Faith/Wesley - NC-17)
x. Here She Is by xfirefly9x (Angel/Kate - G)


[Fic Updates]

x. Pity Us, We Wakeful chapter 18, by velvetwhip (Willow/Spike/Angel - NC-17)
x. Closer and Closer chapter 23, by dampersnspoons (Buffy/Spike - R)


[Icons & Fanart]

x. 100 Whedonverse icons by faeriesfolly (multifandom post)
x. 194 Jossverse icons by digitaldesigner (multifandom post)


[News/Meta]

x. gabrielleabelle has a poll on Buffyverse battles

Occasionally, I post quotes from people that I've found amusing, wise, thought-provoking or extraordinary in some way. Today, I came across a community that I wanted to highlight for the Christmas spirit that inspired a wonderful gift of creativity that I found very touching.

authoressnebula's Project: Christmas, 2009 community skynspace is her thank you gift for friends. The posts are public, filled with a wonderful assortment of creative works in fandoms that span from Buffy to Supernatural.


[Fic]
x.Completely justifiable by killerweasel, Lindsey, Lilah, PG-13.
x.Floor Show by darklingdawns, Buffy/Angelus/Spike, NC-17.
x.Demons from the Past by enigmatic_blue, Wesley, PG.



[Ficlets and Drabbles]
x.Five Training Sessions Wesley and Faith Never Had by xlivvielockex, Wesley/Faith, NC-17.
x.Wild Hunt by dragonyphoenix, Ethan/Ripper.


[Fic Updates)
x.Toys 20: Fear of Failure by lit_gal, Angel/Lindsey, Angel/Wesley, R.
x.The Christmas Gift Chapter 4 by musicbitch, Buffy/Spike, PG.
x.Dreamchain Part 7 of 7 by erimthar, Buffy Giles, Xander, Willow, others, PG.
x.Closer and Closer Chapter 22 by dampersnspoons, Spike/Buffy, R.


[Icons/Graphics/Vids]
x.194 Jossverse icons by digitaldesigner.
x.46 Jossverse icons by stillamempty.
x.11 Btvs icons by ofpaint.
x.12 Dracula/Spike icons by xlivvielockex.
x.Avis based on the episode Revelations by moscow_watcher for fantas_magoria.



[Communities]
x.Reader's Choice Winners for this year's iwry_marathon have been announced here.
x.Check out the Buffy Is the Hero, Damnit! collection posted by ruuger at Archive of Our Own. (This collection is currently open for new stories. This collection is not moderated: anyone may post.) *outside link*



[News/Discussion/More]
x.Pop Matters Talks Buffy: When TV Became Art. *outside link*
x.Chris Ryall posts preview pages for upcoming issues of IDW's Angel projects. *outside link*
x.Review: Angel 28 - The crown prince syndrome by flake_sake.
x.Whedonesque comment thread and review discussions of the Willow one-shot comic. *outside link*
x.Christian Kane's "Let Me Go" is listed on California Chronicle's Top 209 Songs From 2009. *outside link*
x.Poll: What do you think of fangless vampires? by woman_of.
x.Poll: Btvs battle plans, sound or not? by gabrielleabelle.


Editor's Note: Whatever it may be that you celebrate this season, may it be full of love from family, friends and fandom. Stay safe and warm this week everyone.

Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous in daily_deviant wrote Comfort and Joy. As requested, these partners have an absolute adoration for a particular part of their spouse's body and indulge themselves as the other sleeps. (Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly, NC-17)
• Anonymous in daily_deviant wrote Potter Shots. "I like them, the spectacles." Draco's voice was smooth and soft, and Albus' body reacted to that tone, pitched just right, every single time. (Draco/Albus Severus, NC-17)
• Anonymous in daily_deviant wrote The Joy To Be Found in Soul-Sucking, Joy-Destroying Bastards. Sirius was going to have fun. This was not going to be another in the long, boring chain of nights. (Sirius/Severus, NWS)
• Anonymous in hp_holidaygen wrote Breaking the Rules. There would be hell to pay when Mum found out, he thought grimly, not that it seemed to matter when it was Fred or George. (Percy, Charlie, PG)
• Anonymous in hp_holidaygen wrote the tick-tick-ticking of your heart. In which Minerva hopes, Marlene needs Firewhisky, Sybill dreams, and Alice checks Frank's pulse. A night in November 1979, and the way they cope. (Marlene McKinnon, Minerva McGonagall, Alice Longbottom, Sybill Trelawney, Andromeda Tonks, PG-13)
Anonymous in smutty_claus wrote A Few Days Grace. Some unseen moments during OoTP. (Snape/Tonks, Bill/Fleur, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• Anonymous at hp_art_exchange drew Winter Wonderland (Snape/Lupin, Gen)
• Anonymous at hp_yule_balls drew Sunshine. (Neville/Albus, R)
• Anonymous at hp_toujours drew Secret Longings. (Narcissa/Lily, NWS)
• Anonymous in daily_deviant drew Fascination. (Charlie/Harry, NWS

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• daily_snitch posted their Monday Edition and is looking for a new editor
• wizard_love has posted headers for fic and art submission.
• Today's featured community is harry_holidays.

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[Fic]

x In a Strange Land by piratepurple (Spike/Xander PG)
x Welcome to Cleveland by margarks (Spike/Xander, SGA crossover NC-17)

[Icons/Art/Vids]

x 32 Season seven Btvs icons by arial
x 26 Cordelia icons by desrt_sky
x 20 Wesley icons by obiwahn

[News/Meta/More]

x Scott Allie talks about the Buffy comic (outside link)

Editor's Note: Whatever it may be that you celebrate this season, may it be full of love from family, friends and fandom. Stay safe and warm this week everyone.

[Ficlets/Drabbles]

x The Personal Journal of Rupert Giles by spiralleds (Ethan PG-13)
x The Hunt by obiwahn (Faith, Wesley PG-13)

[Icons/Art/Vids]

x 20 Spike/Dru icons by evangelin1202
x 32 Btvs icons by ileeyah

[News/Meta/More]

x Preview of Buffy comic #31 (outside link)
x buffyversetop5 wants your opinion on what to include in future lists

Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• the_void_68 wrote Watching the Snow Fall. Feeling low on Christmas Eve, Harry gets an unexpected visitor that turns his holidays upside down. (Harry/Luna, PG-13)
• snarkyscorp wrote Happy Forty Fifth. This wasn't his scene, and he knew it. He'd much rather be at a Quidditch match or peeling his skin off with a blunt spoon. (Harry/Scorpius, R)
• Anonymous in hp_holidaygen wrote The Homework Planner. Draco erroneously receives a homework planner from an unlikely source.
• Anonymous in hp_yule_balls wrote Predictable. Percy's life is orderly, predictable, and scheduled almost to the minute. But when Oliver Wood moves into his flat for a few weeks, Percy's perfectly structured world comes crashing down, and perhaps he doesn't mind as much as he thought he would. (Percy/Oliver, NC-17)
• Anonymous in snapelyholidays wrote An Exchange of Hostages. For a Parselmouth, the Dark Mark is far more than a tattoo. For four former Death Eaters sentenced to life imprisonment, it's a chance at freedom and a future outside of Gravesend Prison. (Severus/Lucius/Hermione, NC-17)
• Anonymous in daily_deviant wrote Poinsettias and Leather. Lavender saves her best Christmas present to Neville for last. (Neville/Lavender, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• o_k_go drew Barroom Girls (Draco, Gen)
• Anonymous in hp_yule_balls drew After Quidditch. (Harry/Draco/Blaise, NWS)
• Anonymous in daily_deviant drew Neverending (Ever Changing). (Fleur, Ginny, Angelina, Luna, Tonks, NWS)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• lupinbigbang has opened posting to members.
• daily_snitch posted their Gellert Grindelwald Special Edition and are searching for fic, art and resources featuring Rowena Ravenclaw.
• do_me_veela has a mod post.
• harrypotterbang is searching for beta readers.
• hp_fringeart posted their 2010 Monthly Challenges.
• Today's featured community is daily_deviant.

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Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Editor's Pick! Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote A Life So Very Much Less Than Ordinary. When his wife leaves him for a man half her age, Harry has trouble getting back on the horse. His children, bless them, don't make it much easier. (Harry/Luna, NC-17: infidelity)
• Anonymous at hp_holidaygen wrote A Visit To Hogsmeade. "The Apothecary won't sell us the potion ingredients we need," he told them. "Michael Corner and I were just there and he refused. Things are desperate; the DA's running out of potions." (Hannah, Susan, Megan, PG: sexual harassment)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote 19½ First Dates. In which James finally lands a date with Evans, Sirius' brilliant plan isn't so brilliant after all, Peter doesn't really remember what he did, and Remus thinks the lot of them are daft. (James/Lily, NC-17)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• Editor's Pick! buttfacemakani drew Malfoys (Lucius/Narcissa, G)
• Editor's Pick! ericahpfa drew Rose (Rose, G)
• Anonymous at hp_art_exchange drew Reindeer Training (Ginny/Luna, NWS: D/s)
• leochi drew Rose Angel and Hugo Santa (Rose, Hugo, G)
• Anonymous at hp_art_exchange drew Waiting for Santa Claus (Neville/Luna, G)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• hp_kinkfest has a post about assignments.
• hp_pg has a post about the future of the community.
• Today's featured community is snapelyholidays

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WILLOW: I'm gonna have a hard time explaining this to my dad.
BUFFY: You really think it'll bother him?
WILLOW: Ira Rosenberg's only daughter nailing crucifixes to her bedroom wall? I have to go over to Xander's house just to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' every year.
BUFFY: I see your point.
WILLOW: Although it is worthwhile to see him do the Snoopy Dance.
~Passion


[Fiction]

x. Summer Redundant by tabaqui (Connor/Dawn, PG)
x. I'm dreaming of... by deird1 (Dawn, G)
x. Please! by forsaken2003 (Spike/Xander, PG)


[Fic Updates]

x. Chapter 4 of The Perfect Life by lusciousxander (Spike/Xander, R)
x. Epilogue of The Very Heart of Me by lucy_ash (Spike/Xander, PG13)
x. Part 6 of Dreamchain by erimthar (Buffy, Giles, Xander, Willow, PG)
x. Chapter 2 of Mouse by bmblbee (Spike/Xander, NC17)


[Icons]

x. 10 SMG icons by bashfuldanni
x. 24 BtVS and AtS icons by lovebashed


[Meta/News]

x. Icon challenge 238 is up at btvsats_girls
x. Icon challenge 222 is up at btvsats_guys

[Fiction]

x. Xander's Original Fanfic by forsaken2003 (Spike/Xander, PG)
x. Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time) by cordelianne (Spike/Xander, adult)
x. Adults Behaving Badly by brutti_ma_buoni (Joyce, Principal Snyder, PG)
x. The Perfect Life by lusciousxander (Spike/Xander, R)


[Fic Updates]

x. Chapter 28 of The End Of The Beginning by off_suit (Xander/Spike, NC17)
x. Chapter 18 of Ashes to Ashes by sevendeadlyfun (Spike/Xander, NC17)
x. Chapter 17 of Pity Us, We Wakeful by velvetwhip (Willow/Spike/Angel, FRAO/NC-17)
x. Chapter 20 of One Glorious Summer by dawnofme (Buffy/Spike, NC17)
x. Chapter 1 of Mouse by bmblbee (Spike/Xander, adult)


[Icons]

x. 20 Angel icons by zarajade123


[Meta/News]

x. Julie Benz Appears on "The Soup" with Joel McHale to discuss "Dexter" finale (spoilers) *outside link*
x. Angel #28 sells out, goes to second printing *outside link*

Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• Anonymous at lupin_snape's Snupin Santa fest wrote Mad Wolves and Englishmen. When two quarreling Order members are sent on holiday together, they quickly discover that Albus Dumbledore is a strong believer in ‘bonding through adversity’. In this case, ‘adversity’ is a town called Purgatory, Texas. (Snape/Lupin, NC-17)
• gyzym wrote 20 Random Facts About Sirius Black (As Told By James Potter). See title. (James, Sirius, PG-13)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus wrote No Other Option. A desperate Narcissa Malfoy uses a very unwilling James Potter to get the pure blood sperm she needs. To her surprise, she quite enjoys the process. (Narcissa/James, NC-17: non-con)
• Anonymous at daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas fest wrote The Running of the Deer. Near Yule, Luna goes investigating the legendary Horned Ones. (Luna/magical beast, R: bestiality, dub-con)
• snarkyscorp wrote Uncharted Territory. Uncharted territory is no excuse anymore, but voicing the uncertainty helps in the same way it helps to say you don't know how to swim before you jump off a sinking ship. (Harry/Scorpius, NC-17)
• Anonymous at hp_holidaygen wrote Bedside Manners. Poppy Pomfrey liked to sing. (Pomfrey, McGonagall, G)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• o_k_go drew I'll Buy You a Drink When I Get into Town (My Old Drunk Friend) (Bill, Charlie, G)
• Anonymous at lupin_snape's Snupin Santa fest drew 1979 (Snape/Lupin, PG-13)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• bell_flint announced a new Katie/Marcus fic exchange.
• rarepair_shorts has a mod post on assignments.
• harryscorp100 opened voting for Round 5 ('Daily Prophet') of its Harry/Scorpius Last Drabble Writer Standing competition.
• ficadron opened voting for the artwork in Round 6 ('Dirt') of its Ron/Draco competition.
• hp_humpdrabbles is a new drabble community that only posts on Wednesdays.
• Today's featured community is hp_tng!

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Crumple-Horned Snorkacks (Fic):
• rancid_bean wrote as near as snow. Regulus buries his mother. (Regulus/Sirius, PG)
• Anonymous at hp_yule_balls wrote If music be the food of love, play on. There are only two people that know what split up the band. As they prepare for their Memorial Reunion concert, the two remember. (Orsino Thruston/Gideon Crumb [members of "The Weird Sisters"], R)
• fated_addiction wrote a wise man and his hand. we never remember the smaller stories of growing up. (James/Lily, PG)
• Anonymous at snapelyholidays wrote Through the Years. It takes years, but eventually Kingsley teaches Severus about the important things in life. (Severus/Kingsley, R)

Blibbering Humdingers (Art):
• Anonymous at daily_deviant drew Taste (Charlie/Kingsley, NC-17)
• katelinmr drew Christmas elf!Harry and Christmas elf!Scorpius (WS)
• Anonymous at smutty_claus drew Midnight Affair (Ginny/Blaise, R)
• of_paper_hearts drew Narcissa (WS)

Thestrals (Challenges, Communities, and Discussion):
• hp_toujours posted a mod apology.
• snegurochka_lee in hp_unfaithful posted a round-up of infidelity fics from anon fests.
• twoseekers is calling for banner submissions.
• Today's featured community is hp_girlslash!

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VIRGINIA: Hey, Wow! This place is great. I brought champagne. You guys must be so excited... in that really dry, suicidal way.
WESLEY: Sorry, sweetheart. You just caught us in a moment of ... well ...
CORDELIA: Reality.
VIRGINIA: Oh, that. I avoid that.
GUNN: How do you avoid reality?
VIRGINIA: Money. It cures everything but boredom. And food cures boredom.
--Happy Anniversary


[Drabbles]

x. Melting/Hardening by a2zmom (Buffy)
x. Light in the Darkness by fluffernutter8 (Faith)
x. Candle by lycomingst (Giles, Ethan)
x. Candle drabble by redeem147 (Scooby Gang)


[Fiction]

x. Just a Couple of Misfits by rebcake (Spike/Drusilla - PG)
x. A Day at the Park by enigmatic_blue (Buffy/Spike - PG)


[Fic Updates]

x. Dreamchain chapter 5/7, by erimthar (Scooby Gang - PG)
x. The Turning of the Year chapter 6/7, by brutti_ma_buoni (Scooby Gang, Faith/Giles, Buffy/Spike - PG)


[Icons & Fanart]

x. 20 BtVS icons by evrybdysdarling
x. 39 BtVS and AtS icons by orangelusik (multifandom post)


[News/Meta]

x. gabrielleabelle talks about Lies My Parents Told Me
x. angearia discusses writer's style and identity
x. The wishlist is up for this year's buffyversetop5