I’m sadly behind in commenting on the entries from the rs_games. I will get back though and comment on every entry.... Comments have sharply fallen off even while the quality of the entries hasn’t! So here are some recs that I hope to temp you with.

First from Team Canon, I offer The Silence, After. I believe every fan thinks they “know” this story but the author has a succinct voice and they managed to make me ache anew.
He stayed with Remus, slept with Remus, even bandaged Remus – knowing what he was, to whom he had connections. Knowing that Remus was the traitor, Sirius stayed. And here Remus stood, rejecting him.

For a brief instance, Sirius has the presence of mind to wonder which hurts more – his heart or his pride.

If your looking for lighter and sexier fare, Whether True or Fabricated, Whether Planned or Happenstance is a from Team Au is a fun, short read with pick-up lines so bad, you’ll laugh out loud!

Tags: recs, remus/ sirius

The rs_games have finished posting but I haven’t finished with the squeeing! Not by a long shot! I simply MUST shout out about these art entries. I ship Remus and Sirius because while both were on the side of light in the Potter-verse, neither were given on page happiness except for the briefest of moments. I look to fanworks to show me their joy.

Both of these art entries from Team Canon are about a quite contentment with each other. "The Morning After" is a multi – panel story without words showing the comfort, ease, camaraderie and perhaps a bit of desire between Remus and Sirius during their Hogwarts days. There is a pretty strip tease but nothing explicit. You’ll have to imagine…..
"The Untold Truth of Their Happiness" is a mixed media presentation using words, paper collage, pen and ink, watercolor, gouache to show Remus and Sirius re-united post-Azkaban but it is their expressions that are haunting.

"All Possible Worlds: five movements in an endless cosmic dance" from Team AU is actually about destiny. In a series of drawings, the artist expresses that some souls are meant to be drawn together. No matter what their times or circumstances are.
"Soothing Universe" from Team AU is a 13 page graphic novel. It is the story of a troubled teen, a werewolf, who is sent to MoM last resort, Sirius Black who has been working with troubled youths since he left his own family.

Tags: art rec, remus/ sirius

Still pitifully behind at rs_games. But I simply have to crow a bit about A Safe Place from Team AU. This is a fantastic mystery with believable characterization, suspense, sexual tension, interesting uses of magic, twists, and scorching sex! What are you waiting for!

And from Team Canon, how about some beautiful art? Paper Boats

Tags: art rec, recs, remus/ sirius

I’m sadly behind in reading the entries from the rs_games. And this event is the high point of my year until rs_small_gifts! But comments have sharply fallen off but the quality of the entries hasn’t! So here are some recs that I hope to temp you with.

First from Team AU, I offer Common Woodbrown. This tale is so remarkable that I’m searching for the magic words to get everyone to give it a try. A Remus-centric story that was so gripping and vivid that I was there through the entire ride. The author’s characterization of Remus seems so right that you barely realize that the story told here diverges from canon. As a bonus, there are fascinating exchanges with Dumbledore, Narcissa Malfoy and Walburga Black. Not to mention Remus raising Harry ……

If you’re looking for laughs, from Team Canon, Where there's a will stars post-Hogwarts boys and a war of attrition. Including stolen goods, a flying motorbike and boys acting like soppy girls!

Tags: recs, remus/ sirius

More recs from the rs_games but what can you expect from their biggest fan!

First from Team AU, a story eerily reminiscent of the lovely “Lost and Found” by forest_rose, I offer Play Dates. It stars Remus as the owner of a dilapidated pick-up and a small bakery! He is raising a foster child, the lovely Luna, when he meets Sirius Black via his godson, Harry who was lost when he wandered into the bakery. Through the children, and a series of play dates, the men become friends but it after an accident, in a time of great stress that they realize they have become much more to one another.

From Team Canon, Peace of Mind grabbed me right from the summary! Sirius gets stuck in his animagus form for seven days and it falls to Remus to look after him. After being so used to living alone, will a 'pet' bring Remus the peace of mind he craves? I too live alone but I long for a dog………... Especially, if it was reallyan animagus that would turn into Sirius Black!

Tags: recs, remus/ sirius

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US, I offer:


Title: Hermoine Pink Ribbon Pin Up by __hibiscus

Tags: art rec, pin up

We’ve done it! Lookie here! Hot Recs

I simply MUST shout out about the two latest art entries at the rs_games!

First from Team AU, "Keep the Demons Out", a pen and ink drawing about a poet and his muse each of whom battles his own demons. Even on the surface, the art is atmospheric and telling but look closer at the abundance of wonderful detail. One commenter likened it to the artistic version of an Edgar Allen Poe tale……

I can’t even begin to express my feelings about "No Shame" from Team Canon. It is a multi panel, sophisticated artwork depicting someone who is ashamed to be seen naked and his lover’s emotional response. Both touching and gorgeous in every way.

Tags: art rec

I’m really behind in fandom but I want to single these out before reading on.

From the very opening paragraph of Running Red, with a little boy sneaking out in his red sweater, I knew this would be special. But shortly afterwards, my jaw dropped and I literally didn't recover until well after reading the last word with tears staining my face. This is perfection to me. Not only is the concept beautiful but every lyrical word feels carefully chosen to paint an image on my heart.

I can’t adequately express what’s special about Clouds and Their Linings. So I’ll just give you a short excerpt instead.

( Every cloud has a silver lining, but the really special ones have a golden lining. )

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I have two more entries from the rs_games to recommend. What’s different here is that I think both of these should have resonance to a wider circle.

Echoing Around Me is beautifully executed multi panel artwork. It concerns an unseen presence, depicted in turquoise, that could be seen as a love one who passed away or even someone who loves you that you haven’t noticed yet. While the art depicts angst within the context of this pairing, it could be seen as comforting that your departed loved ones still watch over you.

Rose Castle is a traditional fairytale much like the old Grimm Brothers stories. Every word and description reads like the fairy-tales I devoured in my youth. (This isn’t Disney and all the better for it!) A truly original thing to encounter in HP fanfiction and I hope you’ll give it a try.

Tags: recs