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OWL GIFTS for @kittymiaomeow!

Have a hoot on AO3: A Parliament of Owls Summary: A date + a few extra tag-alongs. Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: G Contains: art, fluff, Draco is the perfect owl perch Notes: Fo @kittymiaomeow, hope you like it :)

Read on AO3: A Christmas in Heat Summary: Despite all odds, Harry and Draco become mates while working at the Ministry. Their friendship is very intense, and the need they have for each other takes them both by surprise. Then, one day, Harry begins to desire Draco in a way that frightens him. He doesn’t want to hurt Draco, and he definitely doesn’t want to do anything that would ruin their bond. The only problem is that Harry is an Alpha and Draco is his mate, and it is only a matter of time before Harry claims him. Word Count: 3700 Rating: Explicit Contains: ABO, heat cycles, breeding, mpreg, knotting Notes: Happy Holidays, everyone! Thank you for reading <3

Admire on AO3: Warm me Up Summary: Harry looked cold. Draco has solutions. Art Medium: digital Rating: general Contains: cuddles, hand warming, eight year Notes: For @kittymiaomeow!

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OWL GIFTS for @itsphantasmagoria

Drarry In Love Summary: Mini pops of Draco and Harry and letters Art Medium: Craft made from wood letters and a scrabble letter holder, as well as two mini pop vinyls Rating: General Contains: Mini pops of Draco and Harry and letters Notes: I really hope you like your gift!

Roots and All Summary: Harry Potter would have never thought that, one day, his days would be spent studying wandlore, practising his carving and maybe, if he felt adventurous, foraging for mushrooms. But that's exactly what he needs - or is it? - A drarry countryside mystery Word Count: 10,203 words Rating: Teen Contains: countryside adventure, EWE, mystery, Unspeakable!Draco, Wandmaker!Harry, sentient trees Notes: Dear Phantasma! I hope you enjoy this little casefic, which includes a lot of tree folklore, a smidge of protective Draco and a great floofy dog. I have a postcard of your art framed over my desk, so you have certifiably had an impact on me this year - I hope with this story I can give back a little! You are a gift to this fandom, and I'm wishing you all the best for the next year, and lovely holidays.

Of easy wind and downy flake Summary: It's snowing in July, and it's Malfoy's fault. OR, the one where the house wants the boys to kiss. Word Count: 14.1k Rating: Explicit Contains: Getting Together, Forced Proximity, There Was Only One Bed, Cottagecore Notes: Phantasmagoria, your art brings me so much joy. I was so honored to be assigned a gift for you. I hope it brings you some joy in return!

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Three more nights ...

... until this year's @hdowlpost Fest!

The Owlery is bursting with gifts, the fairies are wrapping each gift up nice and pretty, the owls are going through the stacks to find their gifts to deliver. The Owl Postmasters are figuring out the delivery schedule. :)

Everybody who has all their gifts submitted - you are the best! ♥ Everybody who is still finishing up their gifts - you can do it! (And you are the best, as well). ♥

@hdowlpost Fest starts posting this Friday!

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OWL GIFTS for @threadingfate7

 The First Morning Summary: The first morning waking up together Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: Teen and Up Contain: established relationship, moving in together Notes: I adored being able to create this artwork from your prompt! Big hugs to apricitydays for cheering and critiquing and your dedication to making sure I got the lighting right! To Boshspice for your digital art expertise! I'm thankful I could lean on you both!

The Mystery of the Missing Missive Summary: Horrified to discover he’s been left off the guest list for a faculty holiday party, Draco Malfoy begins plotting. Word Count: 1800 Rating: G Contains: Fluff & an attempt at humour Notes: Happy holidays Fate and everyone. Have a Happy New Year too. This is an attempt at humour with some fluff and tenderness and Harry generally being background supportive of Draco’s scheming. Night at the Opera Summary: When Harry asks Draco to accompany him to the opera and to Diagon's newest restaurant, Draco doesn't actually realise he's been asked on a date. Word count: 2021 Rating: General Contains: Auror Harry, Lawyer Draco, Awkward dates, Oblivious Draco Malfoy, Crushes, Boys in Love, Harry Potter in Formalwear, Getting Together, Fluffy Notes: Dearest Fate! I love to talk to you on the Drarry Discord and I was so excited to write something cute you would enjoy. I love the idea of Harry dressing up for Draco, and being all in love, so this is for you ❤️ I hope 2024 is a wonderful year for you and everybody that you love xxx Thank you to my lovely beta, I, who turned this around in half an hour flat. You're an amazing person. Thank you also to the mods of this amazing fest, who do a brilliant job every year. The title comes from the Queen album of the same name, whose tee shirts Harry loves so much.

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Week 2 Owl Gift Deliveries of the @hdowlpost Fest

And we are done with the second week of hd_owlpost Fest. Please enjoy and leave your gifters some comments and love! Any mistakes or broken links you may discover – please let us know in comments or email us. Comments are NOT screened. Please do not reveal your identity as a creator. :)

OWL GIFTS for @porcelainheart FIC (4025 words; E) + COMMENT/REVIEW + PODFIC (39:11; M)

OWL GIFTS for @Winnow FIC (PG | 1100 words) + FIC (PG-13 | 2020 words) + FIC (G | 3570 words)

OWL GIFTS for @Kat | KatIsSleeping ART & PAINTED BOOKMARK (G) + DIGITAL ART (G) + FIC (5087 words; M)

OWL GIFTS for @phantasmagoria DRARRY CRAFT (G) + FIC (10k words; T) + FIC (14k words; E)

OWL GIFTS for Rin | @anaxandria-writes FIC (PG | 1900 words) + FIC (NC-17 | 2500) + CRAFTS on the go (G)

OWL GIFTS for @uncannycerulean ART (G)+ FIC (2300 words; M) + FIC (800 words; M) + FIC (6426 words; E)

OWL GIFTS for @Starquesting COMIC (G) + FIC (4200 words | NC-17) + FIC (11334 words | NC-17)

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OWL GIFTS for @stargazing-enby

[Fanbinding] Eye of the Storm Summary: This is a bound copy of Eye of the Storm, as made for the author, as part of H/D Owl Post 2023 Link to Fic:Eye of the Storm by Doom Summary of Fic: Harry is struck by a vicious curse that makes him relive his most painful memories. Not trusting the starry-eyed fools who jump at the opportunity to poke inside his mind, Harry’s friends go to Mind Healer Draco Malfoy for help. They've assumed Harry is reliving the war and Voldemort's cruelty, but Draco soon finds the worst moments of Harry's life happened years before he entered the Magical world. Medium: Handbound book, 172 pages (Quarto, letter) Rating: Not Rated (story inside is also Not Rated) Contains: Legilimens Draco, Cursed!Harry, happy ending. Heed the warnings of fic: *child abuse, psychological abuse, abusive Dursleys, age regression/de-aging* Notes: This came out as the perfect cute little book and it was so much fun to find the endpapers (so appropriate for the fic AND the season -- must have been fate!) and make the title page with watercolors (and a little photo manipulation!) Highly recommend reading the fic -- it's absolutely beautiful!

[Podfic of] Stubborn as a Cursed Vault Link to Fic: Stubborn as a Cursed Vault by Doom Summary: Harry and Draco are assigned a case together. Feelings ensue. Podfic Length: 8:12 minutes Rating: Mature Podfic Cover: made by an as of yet unrevealed cover artist :)

Never Have I Ever Thought That You Might Want Me, Too Summary:

When it’s his turn, Ron gives Harry an ominous look. “Never have I ever wanted to kiss any of the boys in this room.” Harry freezes. Dean, Seamus, Hermione, Hannah, Pansy, and even Blaise are all immediately lifting their drinks. Malfoy moves to pick his up as well and Harry tracks the movement as if watching in slow-motion…The ridge of Malfoy’s bottle of cider pushes against his lower lip as he takes a sip. Harry nearly groans. Steeling himself, Harry drinks.

Harry and the crew take a ski trip. Harry can’t seem to keep his eyes and thoughts off a certain blonde. Word Count: 8,244 words Rating: Explicit Contains: Pining, Party Games, Frottage Notes: Doom, I had so much fun writing this for you!! Huge thank yous to my alpha fast_brother, my beta RainstormRadish, and my cheer reader Apricitydays for their invaluable advice and encouragement!

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OWL GIFTS for @starquestingfordrarry \o/

COMIC CONTINUED on AO3: Ho-Ho-Harry! Summary: Draco Malfoy always goes on a gift giving spree every Christmas around the department. This time, the first victim(?!) is none other than Harry Potter. Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: G Contains: comedy, Aurors Harry and Draco Notes: Dear @starquestingfordrarry, creating this one was super fun for you. I tend to go overboard whenever I try to draw comics and due to time constraints this little thing couldn't be longer (I actually wanted to do a 7-page long skit but... well, life is shit that way) I hope you like it. I'm sure you'll get which prompt of yours I used at the end of the page, and I hope it at least makes you smile. Happy Holidays!

ENJOY on AO3: Say It Out Loud Summary: Eighth year was bollocks, as far as Draco could tell. Word Count: 11,334 Rating: Explicit Contains: Soul mates (kinda!), Eighth year awkwardness, hand jobs (of the mutual variety) and Draco Malfoy with his head in the sand Notes: Merry Christmas StarQuest! I've loved creating for you and thank you AGAIN to the mods for your endless patience, which I have needed!

ENJOY on AO3: Malfoy Knows Best Summary: Three times Draco had a scintillating fun fact to share with Harry. And one time Harry turned the tables on him. Word Count: 4,200 Rating: Explicit Contains: verrrry brief mention of watersports Notes: Thank you to I for the brilliant beta read! And big thanks to the mods for this huge annual undertaking. Star, your wishlist was so full of scrumptious ideas. I've had so much fun reading your fics and getting to know you this year. If the bit about warlocks rings a bell, shhhh, no it doesn't. Have a very merry Owlpost!

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OWL GIFTS for @maraudersaffair! \o/

CHECK OUT on AO3: Intimacy With You Summary: Harry just likes to be taken care of; after all, he has a little one that he's taking care of in his body. It's just fair to be pampered a little bit by his husband. Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: Mature Contains: mpreg, pregnant Harry Notes: This is a gift for @maraudersaffair!! i hope you like it !! it's my first time doing a fest exchange gift so i'm slightly anxious but !! here's to a finished fest <33 i just took the harry is pregnant and ran with it. happy holidays and take care!!

READ on AO3: Reach Toward Summary: Harry goes to fetch potions ingredients from Snape - which is normal. What is much less normal is the little grey-eyed boy playing in the room, who is apparently Malfoy's son. Now that Harry knows Scorpius exists, he wants to help him. Word Count: 6422 Rating: Teen Contains: Christmas fluff, Autistic Scorpius, Ice skating, Draco Malfoy in the Muggle World, Family Feels, First Kiss Notes: Thank you @maraudersaffair, for some lovely fic and a series of prompts that I had a lot of fun with. Thanks to Sita_Z for fantastic proofreading, and to the mods for running this fest.

ENJOY on AO3: Mistletoe Kisses Summary: Some fun under the mistletoe~ Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: NC-17, explicit Contains: smut Notes: Hope you enjoy! :)