#holiday spirit
Ms. Jordi’s YA Picks: Christmas/Holiday Themes
As we celebrate the holiday season, join Ms. Jordi, our YA Librarian, as she shares several of her YA picks that have a Christmas or holiday theme.
Mom I’m on TV!
Taken from Season 4 Episode 14 of Tournée Générale shot on November 30 2021.
Alexandre Da Costa interpreted his version of Amazing Grace on a REAL Stradivarius. It was an unforgettable experience; the vibrations were incredible! (Watch at 33:25)
Happy Holidays everyone!
Overlooked holiday song — Judy Garland joins Bing Crosby on this comical 1950 version of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Merry Christmas Eve from Dakota and Rudolph!
Who doesn’t love a good holiday fic to get into the right mood for the festive season? We certainly do.
With the holidays drawing closer, we thought we’d share a compilation of Christmassy fics written by the collab’s authors.
Christmassy Drarry Fics (<5K)
All The Songs That Remind Me Of Youby@ladderofyears (T, 2,515)
Harry and Draco are driving to The Burrow on Christmas Eve when their children finally fall asleep. Listening to a soundtrack of Harry’s favourite songs, the two wizards pass an hour reminiscing about their Eighth Year at Hogwarts and remember just how they fell in love.
A New Family Traditionby@ladderofyears (T, 3,577)
Draco is pregnant and exhausted after a busy day at the Apothecary while Harry is excited and and full of Christmas cheer.
This is a small fic where they talk about their new baby, the Christmases of their childhoods and discover a new family tradition of their own.
Boyfriend In A Tangleby@ladderofyears (G, 341)
Draco manages to get himself tangled in Muggle Christmas lights.
Christ Had John, and I Have Harryby@aedwritesfic (G, 800)
After researching bonding ceremonies for his best friend’s wedding, Draco and Harry walk the grounds of Malfoy Manor.
DracoHarry100 Christmas Ficsby@ladderofyears (G-M, 24x100)
Drarry Advent 2020by@ladderofyears (G-M, 24x100)
‘For Harry’by@evaeleanor (T, 363)
On Christmas Eve Harry gets a surprising present.
How to Ruin Your Favourite Shoesby@drarrelie (G, 365)
Draco has been fighting the pull all day, but with only months left until his wedding to Astoria, it’s getting harder and harder to resist…
This work is part of a series of connected weekly drabbles written during 2020.
Just Another December Nightby@ladderofyears (T, 4,863)
A heartbroken Draco is finally cajoled into dating again by Pansy, but he gets the shock of his life when he sees who else is waiting at the restaurant.
Lovely Weather for a Sledge Ride (Together With You)by@drarrelie (T, 1,166)
The snow is glittering in the sun and the Eighth Years can’t resist heading out to savour it, revisions and essays be damned. Only question is, can Harry coax his roommate to join them?
Of Mistletoe and Malfoyby@jessica-doom (T, 1,370)
“I don’t have a scheme!”
Hermione ignored his protest, too busy apparently consulting with the Slytherins by way of cryptic eye contact. Daphne lifted one too-skinny eyebrow. Theo huffed a disbelieving noise which felt far more insulting than any actual insult could have. And Blaise… Well, Blaise was still actually trying to cram despite the distraction of the mystery mistletoe.
Photographic Evidenceby@janieohio (G, 1,536)
It’s Christmas, and Harry and Draco are newly engaged. But even now, Harry likes to snoop. When he finds some old pictures in Draco’s childhood bedroom, old vows of secrecy are endangered and some relationships will never be the same.
Potions N.E.W.T.s, Potions N.E.W.T.sby@eva-eleanore (G, 394)
Harry really hates studying for his N.E.W.T.s, especially for Potions.
Snow Falling on Usby@bottseveryflavorbeans (T, 4,652)
It is Christmas Eve, Draco has roped Harry into helping him break into Snape’s potions stores for an ingredient. Harry agrees because he owes Draco for all his help in potions. So invisibility cloak in hand, they head off to Snape’s stores, but things go wrong and they end up in detention on Christmas Eve.
The Birds And The Beesby@drarrymadhatterstuff (T, 1,107)
After walking in on 18-year-old Teddy and 17-year-old James being intimate, Harry and Draco decide to tackle the situation head-on. Their solution? A sex talk over breakfast. What could go wrong?
The Decorationby@ladderofyears (G, 273)
Harry finds a Christmas decoration that belonged to his mother.
Work Of Artby@ladderofyears (E, 1,782)
Quidditch player Harry Potter returns from his tour of America with an extra special Christmas gift for Draco Malfoy.
Christmassy Drarry Fics (+5K)
25 Days of Draco and Harryby@ladderofyears (M, 5,299)
A series of interconnected drabbles where Harry attempts to convince Draco to adore Christmas as much as he does. Draco, of course, just loves Harry.
A Series of Unfortunate Ghostsby@bottseveryflavorbeans (E, 25,650)
It’s sixth year and Draco Malfoy’s life is about to change thanks to some meddlesome ghosts who show him the path he is on is not the only path for him. Between their ghoulish advice and some deep soul searching, Draco regains some of the hope he lost.
Bill | Comfort & Joyby@jessica-doom (M, 5,461)
In a way it never had before, Christmas suddenly felt so entirely domestic to Draco. This likely was in direct result of the floral apron tied around his waist and the scents of laborious cooking and spice-scented candles in the air. But the feeling went even deeper than those surface signs. It was an intrinsic feeling he had of warmth and wholeness, so new and unlike anything else.
A feeling which was very nearly ruined when Harry brought an unexpected guest to Christmas Eve dinner.
Part 4 of Comfort in the Unexpected
Christmas Day with the Potter-Malfoysby@ladderofyears (T, 13,599)
It’s Christmas Day at the Potter-Malfoy house in Chelsea.
Join Draco Malfoy - thirty-six and already a father of four - as he copes with Harry’s inability to let their teenage daughter grow up, their squabbling, magical twin boys and the most theatrical toddler in England. Will he ever find the five little minutes that he so desperately needs?
Christmas Memoriesby@janieohio (E, ~30K, WIP)
It’s Draco’s first Christmas living with Harry, and okay, maybe it’s a little bit “extra”, but he’s Draco sodding Malfoy and if he wants to give Harry the best Christmas ever, it’s his right as his boyfriend. So strap on your Santa hat and hang on tight, because this is going to be a bumpy and, slightly ridiculous, sleigh ride.
One chapter posted each day for 25 days. Set in the That’s Life Together universe but can be read alone.
Cold Hands, Warm Heartby@janieohio (E, 5,953)
Draco should probably be freaking out. He’s stranded in a frozen wilderness with no wand, no supplies, and no way home. But he isn’t freaking out, and it’s totally NOT because he has his Auror partner with him. Not even a little bit. Or maybe a little bit. But probably not. Now, if only that little cabin they found had more than one bed.
Fred | He Lives in Youby@drarrelie (G, 6,931)
When the whirlwind that is Harry Potter approaches him to commission a portrait, Draco knows he has to say no. Too bad the annoyingly cheerful git won’t let him.
Or, how getting to know a deceased Weasley turns out to be a life-changing experience.
George | The Night When All Your Dreams Are Supposed To Come Trueby@ladderofyears (T, 6,543)
Arsenal are on the telly, so Harry and George settle in to enjoy the match. As they watch, Harry tells his best mate the story of what occurred on Christmas Eve, and how Draco Malfoy and he went from being friends to being something far more significant.
Of Christmas Shopping and Surprising Giftsby@eva-eleanore (T, 6,030)
Of course, Draco can help Harry with his Christmas shopping, no problem at all. He might be in love with the git, but feelings can be ignored.
Or not?
Santa Claus is Coming to Townby@drarrelie (G, 7,039)
Teddy knows exactly what to wish for when Uncle Harry takes him to meet Santa Claus. Now he’s just hoping Santa will be able to deliver.
Santa Claus is Comingby@drarrelie (E, 13,761)
Harry is mortified to learn what Teddy asked Santa Claus to bring him for Christmas. Only question is, will Santa be able to deliver?
The E-rated version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
That Christmasby@janieohio (T, 18,729)
25 years of Christmases in the life of Harry, Draco, and their friends and family.
25 drabbles, one per day, set in my That’s Life Togetheruniverse.
The Best Giftby@ladderofyears (E, 28,410)
Harry Potter’s whole world is upturned when he discovers that his close friend and colleague Draco Malfoy is pregnant by an unknown wizard.
This Time Next Yearby@janieohio (E, 5,310)
Their kids are friends, their friends are friends, and though Harry and Draco have floated through each other’s lives for decades, it’s never been like this. Tonight, at Neville and Pansy’s Christmas party, something clicks, and things will never be the same.
(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love by @drarrelie and @janieohio (T, 45,138)
Life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan. That’s what Draco’s mother always used to tell him, but Merlin, who could have predicted how right she would be?
A story about feisty dragons, loneliness, family, and friends — and finding love in places you least expect.
A Drarry cover of the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping.Also available in podfic format, thanks to the amazing @melcarrianna
To Live, or Just Exist — That is the Questionby@drarrelie (E, 96,450)
Living with the Weasleys after the war turns out to be more challenging than Harry could ever imagine. So, when he finally finds some peace and quiet in Andromeda’s cottage, he’s not going to give it up easily. Not even if it means he’s going to have to live under the same roof as that annoying blond git. Now, if only he didn’t have to look so bloody gorgeous it might have been a little easier.
How Shakespeare, a crossword and a sleeping baby can turn enemies into friends, and maybe even friends into lovers.
Christmassy Non-Drarry Fics
Always Been a Morning Person (Scorbus)by@ladderofyears (M, 1,161)
Just an average December morning in the Potter-Malfoy house. Expect spilled cereal, list making and just a few lustful thoughts.
Better Late than Never(Scorbus)by@ladderofyears (T, 1,441)
Albus Severus Potter had never felt quite so humiliated in his life. He could no longer deny the truth. He had been stood up for a date. Scorpius Malfoy was supposed to have been here twenty-five minutes ago, which either made him very, very late indeed or meant he was not coming…
Albus Potter has finally got the date of his dreams, with fellow Ministry worker Scorpius Malfoy. But he’s late! Lets hope this Christmas tale has a happy ending.
Christmas in St. Mungo’s doesn’t have to be all bad (Lily Luna/Lorcan) by @ladderofyears (G, 614)
An early Christmas present arrives for Lorcan and Lily.
Christmas Lights in Hogsmeade (Scorbus, Hinny)by@ladderofyears (T, 1,344)
It is Christmastime in Hogsmeade. Ginny reflects on her past, her children and the happiness that Scorpius has brought to her son’s life.
I’d Rather Dress as An Elf (Drastoria)by@ladderofyears (G, 999)
Draco considers some of the different Christmases that he has experienced throughout his life.
It Happened One Night(Linny)by@aedwritesfic (E, 2,297)
Confessions and acts of love are made at the Burrow.
Have a Biscuit, Hooch(KittyHawk)by@aedwritesfic (E, 2,112)
Rolanda Hooch has a difficult time wrangling the Christmas tree. Minerva decides to reward her efforts.
Part 3 of Biscuits & Broomsticks
My Best Friend (My Heart)(Wolfstar)by@evaeleanor (T, 1,102)
The day of the annual Gryffindor Christmas Party poses one of the hardest challenges for Remus.
Take On Me(Dramionarry)by@janieohio (E, 8,644)
It’s nearly a decade after the war, plenty of time for the world to have moved on and Draco to have become friends with Harry and Hermione. But Draco wants to be more than friends, and it only takes a couple of Firewhisky-inspired dances and wine-laced kisses to find out that he’s not the only one ready to take their friendships to the next level.
Twinkling Lights(Destiel)by@jessica-doom (T, 3,308)
Castiel loves Christmas lights. Even on a freezing Christmas Eve, he won’t waste his opportunity to savor his favorite part of the holidays. What he doesn’t anticipate, however, is bonding with a stranger over his brilliant twinkling lights. Nor does he ever even hope for the comfort he ends up finding in that night and that man.
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes make perfect Christmas Presents (Gen)by@ladderofyears (G, 1,399)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Take a sneaky look at the inner workings of Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes and learn about some of the fabulous products they sell.
But is it the most wonderful time of year for George?
The last of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
Lastly, we let @gildedscripture wrap up this series with a story featuring the youngest of the siblings, bamf Ginny Weasley. With all the grace she can bother (i.e. none), she takes it upon herself to guide her ignorant, peeking-out-of-the-closet fellow LGBT buddy through the intricate (and quite confusing) hoops of traditional pure-blood courting.
Ginny | Your Local Lesbian’s Guide to Wooing Draco Malfoy
Author: susabei (@gildedscripture)
Word Count:3,927
Rating: T
Your Local Lesbian’s Guide to Wooing Draco Malfoy by Ginevra Weasley (author of critically acclaimed tome Taking the Broom Out of The Closet: A Memoir and Six Signs You’re A Lesbian) is a helpful step-by-step introduction to the confusing and exciting world of courting Malfoy heirs!
Or, Harry and Ginny bond over being queer kids, and manage to successfully ask out Draco Malfoy.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
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We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The sixth of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
@drarrymadhatterstuff, this collab’s initiator and sole reason we even exist, drew Ron Weasley from her hat and promptly proceeded to torture said Weasley with an eyeful he’ll not soon forget. At least he’s not the one responsible for the disaster.
Ron| Super Sleuths And Dicking Around
Author:@drarrymadhatterstuff
Word Count:5,355
Rating: E
Harry’s been acting strange lately, very strange. Hermione is convinced he’s in love, whereas Ron thinks he’s working too hard. To find out the truth, they both snoop around in Harry’s room one evening. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
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We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The fifth of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
@ladderofyears gives us this anthology’s fifth instalment, a relaxed evening in front of the telly, with drinks, snacks, a good mate — and a captivating story filled with Christmas fluff. Only question is, will Arsenal manage to take home the win?
George | The Night When All Your Dreams Are Supposed To Come True
Author:@ladderofyears
Word Count: 6,543
Rating: T
Arsenal are on the telly, so Harry and George settle in to enjoy the match. As they watch, Harry tells his best mate the story of what occurred on Christmas Eve, and how Draco Malfoy and he went from being friends to being something far more significant.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
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We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The fourth of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
How to write an uplifting, hopeful story with the lost Weasley brother for a prompt? Well, @drarrelie can’t promise a tear-free reading experience, but don’t fret. This moving tribute to Fred Weasley is well worth it.
Fred | He Lives in You
Author: @drarrelie
Word Count: 6,931
Rating: G
When the whirlwind that is Harry Potter approaches him to commission a portrait, Draco knows he has to say no. Too bad the annoyingly cheerful git won’t let him.
Or, how getting to know a deceased Weasley turns out to be a life-changing experience.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
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We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The third of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
@evaeleanor gives us a story of two over-demanding bosses repeatedly hounding our boys to the verge of breakdown. It’s a good thing they have each other to take the edge off when things get too much, but what if there was another solution to their problems?
Percy | My Crush on You Has Never Faded (Let’s Go Back to Bed Until We Break It)
Author:@evaeleanor
Word Count:6,497
Rating: E
Draco’s life could be so perfect. He’s got a marvellous roommate (with an even more marvellous cock), an amazing job, and doesn’t waste away in Azkaban. The obstacle in his way: Percy Weasley, boss extraordinaire.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
_______________
We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The second of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
With a prompt like Charlie Weasley, it’s might not be surprising @janieohio, one of our loyal original members, has chosen to go down the dragon reserve route. Add in a trying-to-stay-professional Healer Malfoy, a crush (or two?), and some unfortunate misunderstandings… Unsurprisingly, pining and humour ensue.
Charlie | Good Job, Healer Malfoy!
Author:@janieohio
Word Count: 6,598
Rating: T
What do you do when the guy you’re crushing on is already in a great relationship and you’re his Healer? No, really, what do you do? Draco wants to know.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
_______________
We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor,@janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
The first of seven brand new Drarry fics inspired by the seven Weasley siblings.
@jessica-doom, one of our faithful original members, has been given the honour to open up this anthology with a story featuring our oldest Weasley sibling, Bill. At the same time, she offer us another instalment in her Comfort in the Unexpected series. (Might this be the happy ending we’ve all been craving for so long?)
Bill | Comfort & Joy
Author:@jessica-doom
Word Count:5,461
Rating: M
In a way it never had before, Christmas suddenly felt so entirely domestic to Draco. This likely was in direct result of the floral apron tied around his waist and the scents of laborious cooking and spice-scented candles in the air. But the feeling went even deeper than those surface signs. It was an intrinsic feeling he had of warmth and wholeness, so new and unlike anything else.
A feeling which was very nearly ruined when Harry brought an unexpected guest to Christmas Eve dinner.
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This weekend, we’ll post seven brand new holiday-infused fics, each one inspired by one of the seven Weasley siblings. Each story is a stand-alone work, but together they make up the anthology we call Seven Shades of Weasley.
Over the weekend, we’ll give you 7 fics — plus an accompanying Spotify playlist containing 7 songs, one for each fic included in the collection.
Make sure to also check out the rest of the series on AO3 if you don’t want to miss out on any of the Drarry goodness — and maybe subscribe?
_______________
We — the Seven Shades of Drarry — are a group of Drarry fanfiction writers of different backgrounds, ages, and nationalities who work together in a rare collaboration.
Seven different writing styles, seven different strengths, seven different weaknesses, all united in one project, working together to create unified themed collections based around the number seven. Each theme has seven threads, each writer assigned a thread to inspire their story, and all combined to create The Seven Shades of Drarry.
The writers included in this collab are: @drarrelie,@drarrymadhatterstuff,@evaeleanor, @janieohio,@jessica-doom,@ladderofyears, and @gildedscripture.
Read more about our collaboration here.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… ok it isn’t but Halloween is over and now I can post some Christmas stuff. And finally something other than mugs. XD I’ve been working on my Christmas toys since the beginning of October and I will post some pictures when I finish them. For now here are some cards and origami decorations.
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Smal town christmas
Hamar, Norway
etsyfindoftheday | 12.23.19
holiday spirit santa sweatshirt by kaeraz
areyou ready?! ho ho ho!
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