A Couple of Quick Recs

I've been catching up on my reading today, and here are a few gems you really should check out. I'm supposed to be doing all sorts of other necessary fannish things, so I'll be quick about it.

Did you ever happen to wonder how exactly a Minister for Magic is appointed? You'll find the answer in a description of events surrounding the election of Rufus Scrimgeour. It's not a fic. It's a fascinating collection of original Wizarding documents, varying from Wizengamot meetings to Ministerial Memoranda to the most informal of meeting notes from Albus Dumbledore's private office.
The artwork and layout alone make this a wonderful experience, and the story is hilarious a gripping tale of one of the most interesting times in wizarding history. You'll find it at springtime_gen: Ministry Business - Official or Otherwise.

Another fine springtime_gen story is As Clever Does. A character study of Horace Slughorn, Seamus Finnegan, Pansy Parkinson, and Luna Lovegood. The story describes the movements of these four characters during a single night and morning at Hogwarts, and the four portraits are brilliant. Horace is just so, in all his self-justification, Seamus will surprise you pleasantly, Pansy is a young entrepreneur who will go very far indeed, and Luna has just the right mix of quirkiness and intelligence. And each of them they are clever in their own way.

Since it's Friday today, and you could probably all do with a little relaxation, hop over to the Three Broomsticks. Rosmerta deals with her customers, Minerva deals with various annoyances, and for all of us the drinks are on the house. After reading some of Rosmerta's memories, you'll want a little something on the rocks to cool yourself down.
At femmefest: Friday Night at the Three Broomsticks.

And last but most definitely not least: a stunningly beautiful story of Griselda Marchbanks and Bathilda Bagshot (with background Gellert/Albus). The characterisations are exceptional; the description of dementia is both touching and painfully accurate; the story fits beautifully with canon, and the writing is unbelievable. If you read just one story this month, make it this. If you read just one this year, make it this, too.
For me it's the highlight of the three fests combined: over at hp_beholder you'll find The Ladies of Godric's Hollow.

A Couple of Quick Recs

I've been catching up on my reading today, and here are a few gems you really should check out. I'm supposed to be doing all sorts of other necessary fannish things, so I'll be quick about it.

Did you ever happen to wonder how exactly a Minister for Magic is appointed? You'll find the answer in a description of events surrounding the election of Rufus Scrimgeour. It's not a fic. It's a fascinating collection of original Wizarding documents, varying from Wizengamot meetings to Ministerial Memoranda to the most informal of meeting notes from Albus Dumbledore's private office.
The artwork and layout alone make this a wonderful experience, and the story is hilarious a gripping tale of one of the most interesting times in wizarding history. You'll find it at springtime_gen: Ministry Business - Official or Otherwise.

Another fine springtime_gen story is As Clever Does. A character study of Horace Slughorn, Seamus Finnegan, Pansy Parkinson, and Luna Lovegood. The story describes the movements of these four characters during a single night and morning at Hogwarts, and the four portraits are brilliant. Horace is just so, in all his self-justification, Seamus will surprise you pleasantly, Pansy is a young entrepreneur who will go very far indeed, and Luna has just the right mix of quirkiness and intelligence. And each of them they are clever in their own way.

Since it's Friday today, and you could probably all do with a little relaxation, hop over to the Three Broomsticks. Rosmerta deals with her customers, Minerva deals with various annoyances, and for all of us the drinks are on the house. After reading some of Rosmerta's memories, you'll want a little something on the rocks to cool yourself down.
At femmefest: Friday Night at the Three Broomsticks.

And last but most definitely not least: a stunningly beautiful story of Griselda Marchbanks and Bathilda Bagshot (with background Gellert/Albus). The characterisations are exceptional; the description of dementia is both touching and painfully accurate; the story fits beautifully with canon, and the writing is unbelievable. If you read just one story this month, make it this. If you read just one this year, make it this, too.
For me it's the highlight of the three fests combined: over at hp_beholder you'll find The Ladies of Godric's Hollow.