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

I suppose I'll start out simple, with the fics I always plug...

[wired-lizard.livejournal.com]

Two Worlds and In Between (http://www.witchfics.org/mctabby/twib/index.html), by mctabby. PG-13; pairings involve assorted OCs. "The 19th Century history of the Potterverse: a saga with adventure, angst, romance (het and slash), ethical dilemmas, drama, betrayal, war, and lots of magic. Opens in 1855, at Hogwarts with the Dumbledore brothers - and Julius Marvolo, grandfather of Tom Riddle. "

Like the Finest Gold (http://www.thedarkarts.org/authorLinks/Cedar/Like_The_Finest_Gold/), by cedarlibrarian. Hard R, James/Lucius, some kink. "When your enemy learns your deepest secret, something that could cost your dearest friends their wands, you have no choice but to submit to his blackmail. But what happens when he awakens parts of you, searing and dangerous, that only leave you wanting more of his torture?" (I feel awful, reccing in when I still haven't read the last chapter. *thwaps self* But still...)

Sweet (http://www.thedarkarts.org/restrictedsection/fic.php?fic=tda:/authors/cedar/sweet.html), by cedarlibrarian--the companion piece to the above. R, Lily/Narcissa. "When Lily finds out from Narcissa where James has been on the nights he tells her he's going for a late-night ride, she doesn't know how to react. Narcissa, however, has a suggestion. Written as a birthday gift for Eilan, the events of this story take place during the final chapter of Like the Finest Gold, though the two can be read independently of each other."

The Rapture (http://www.sockiipress.org/~luthien/snapeff/endfest2/archive/rapturetake2.html), by snaples. NC-17, Snape/Draco, heavy kink. "Draco Malfoy has been caught doing something he has tried desperately to keep secret. Snape, however, develops an interest in the situation. Part of the Severus Snape Fuh-Q Fest (for scenario #116: Snape (or his partner) finds out that he enjoys erotic asphyxiation, partially because (or in spite of) the risk.)" Also there is a sequel: Throned on Highest Bliss (http://www.sockiipress.org/~luthien/snapeff/endfest2/archive/throned.html). NC-17 (of course), assorted combinations of Draco, Blaise, Snape, and Harry, more heavy kink. "Draco becomes possessive, Blaise Zabini involves himself and Harry offers something to Snape. Part of the Severus Snape Fuh-Q Fest (for scenario #58: Severus Snape has a secret fantasy of being tied up by his lover. One day, he gets his wish.)"

May have more later. Must get breakfast.

Re: I suppose I'll start out simple, with the fics I always plug...

[idlerat.livejournal.com]

I second TWiB, though I think the rec should come with a warning that it's very WiP; the story hasn't gotten far and it's updated slowly.

Re: I suppose I'll start out simple, with the fics I always plug...

[pogrebin.livejournal.com]

Definitely-- er-- thirding TWiB, and seconding LtFG by cedarlibrarian. Will possibly come up with more nominations when RL backs off slightly, but it's an absolutely brilliant idea, icarusancalion!

Re: I suppose I'll start out simple, with the fics I always plug...

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The response has been amazing. I'm scrambling to keep up with the great recommendations. More postings today, the first batch will be temporarily stuffed on my website over the weekend (barring any RL difficulties) until I can find a better location for it. May need to move around some Buddhist stuff.

Icarus

Re: I suppose I'll start out simple, with the fics I always plug...

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

I feel like Elvis when I say 'Thank you. Thank you very much.' Heh. I can't wait to get these up. I'm hoping to have all the recommendation lists on their own post by the end of the week, so we can have some votes on everything by the weekend.

Icarus