Whoops HPSA's alive-- and an idea

[icarus]

I have an idea.

The benefit of the HPSA was not that people picked the greatest Harry Potter stories ever, but that the HPSA collected, democraticly, a large number high-quality recs in various pairings and ratings.

Many of you know that I talked to Natalie of the HPSA about a complimentary contest, the details of which are not needed here as tinderblast pointed out some fundamental flaws in my idea (yeah, she was right).

A Nominations Page
Fool that I am, I'm creating a nominations page on my site.

Here's how it works:
1 - Give me a link, an author's name and email, pairing, rating & summary (and any warnings please).
2 - I'll post it in my LJ.
3 - If someone seconds the nomination, then I'll add the link to my site (with credit to the person who recommended it).

This is open to any pairing, any rating, Gen, Slash, Chan, Mpreg, Squidfic, Femmeslash -- whatever. It is not subject to my tastes, nor am I allowed to nominate or second anything myself. (Ah, democracy!) I only request (unenforceable of course) that people not nominate (or second) their own work.

Now I'm rather busy and an utter fool to do this, so links will be added on my availability of time and personal whim. But I'll try to get them up once a month or so. Without further ado...

The Nominations Are Now Open!

You can nominate anything, but if we need focus (or an idea scratcher) let's see some Fred/George.

Comments

[bluemoon02.livejournal.com]

Right...You've asked for it...*Grins*

Brave New World (http://members.verizon.net/~vze3kcjz/bnw/bnwindex.html) by theatresm, rated hard R and it's Snape/OFC....My rec site says:

When browsing summaries of fics, I see the acronym 'OFC' and run screaming - and such I would have done with this, if it weren't for the fact it had been recommended very highly by another good author (See R.J. Anderson). So I read the blurb on the front page with a sceptically raised eyebrow and thought 'worth a try'. After the first chapter I was interested. After the second I was intrigued. By the third, I was hooked, and continued to read the rest of the fic in two days, going so far as to put large sections of it on disk so I could read it between classes in college. Miranda Hunter is not your average 'Mary Sue'-ish OFC. She is a well-plotted character in her own right, and fits perfectly in with the well-known, well-loved and well-characterised canon characters we all know and love. In addition to this, there is lots of snarky!Snape, which is a must for any fic I recommend!

The Fire and the Rose (http://www.potions-master.com/metrorhos/fireroseindex.html) by MetroVamp and Rhosymedre, rated NC-17 and it's Snape/Hermione....Rec site says:

I started reading this fic when it was still a WiP and was instantly hooked. After that, I tuned in every Sunday morning for the chapterly update and wrote long, squeeing fangirl-style e-mails to the co-authors. When it was finished, I felt bereft! That is how good this fic is. The usual cliche plot device of a potion going awry that has been seen so many times is given a true touch of class. Hermione and Severus are both beautifully in character, and the authors have a wonderful way of showing how very similar these characters are, or at least could become. A good fic for anyone looking for a good, substantial read that moves at a steady pace without compromising either of the main characters.

Something to Write On (http://www.swish-n-flick.netfirms.com/stories/stwo.htm) by cybele_san, rated NC-17 and it's Snarry:

Something to Write On was a response to a challenge that I read many replies to. This one stood out like a sore thumb as a classic piece of Cybele delisiousness. Harry has to hand in his rather explicit Potions journal. Snape's reaction to the lovely little bits of smut Harry scribbles during Potions class is wonderful.

The Last Dance (http://remembrall.slashcity.net/~telanu/plank/sushi-thelastdance.html) by wikd_sushi, rated NC-17 (In a bittersweet kinda way) and it's Snarry:

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. It really is difficult to find other words to describe this work of literary fandom art. Originally a reply to a SSFF challenge, I think this is now a praised work of well-known proportions. After Harry's death, Severus discovers he has feelings for him, and those feelings help in resurrecting Harry. However - and this is a big one - do not read this fic if you are looking for a Happily Ever After Ending. It will tear you apart and leave you crying for hours - it did for me, anyway. A good fic for anyone who understands heart break, and the true meaning of 'if you love him, let him go'.

Gorge Series (http://libertine.veela-inc.net/fanfiction/g1-1.htm) by lucius_malfoy, rated NC-17 (Anyone spotting a theme in my recs?) and it's Snape/Lucius and Lucius/Narcissa:

A fabulously dark and totally un-fluffy take on when Severus first joined the Dark Lord. I absolutely love Libertine's take on the whole Malfoy family, and particularly their respective attitudes to a young and very arrogant Severus.

Is that enough to be getting on with?...*Grins*

[r-becca.livejournal.com]

I'll second The Fire and the Rose.

[rane-ab.livejournal.com]

*seconds Something To Write On*