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[thebooktopus]

Mutuals March Master List

thank you to everyone who took the time to like/comment/reblog, it meant the world to me!! anything with an asterisk was written by @anaxandria-writes during her MM takeover!

academicdisasterfic (Drarry, Harry/Teddy/Draco)

anaxandria-writes (Drarry, Charlie/Neville, NottPott)

awesomedig* (Drarry, Charlie/Neville, Luna/Astoria)

bluebutter-art (Drarry)

cavendishbutterfly (Drarry)

corvuscrowned (Drarry)

danni-the-puff (Snarry, Draco/Kingsley, Dron, Neville/Plants)

fuckboyregulus (Jegulus, Wolfstar, Barty Crouch Jr/James Potter)

greenmegsnoham (Snarry, Flintwood, Harry/Bill, Lockhart/Hagrid)

ihopeyoubothstaysafefromharm (Drarry)

kbrick (Drarry, Ginsy)

ladderofyears (Drarry, Jeddy)

lq_traintracks (Drarry, Harry/Draco/Teddy, Pansmione)

maesterchill (Drarry)

mintamintathings (Drarry)

mosrael (Drarry, Minerva McGonagall/Mrs. Norris)

mystickitten42* (Drarry, Dralbus, Greg Goyle/Dudley Dursley)

nv-md (Drarry, NottPott, Jeddy)

onbeinganangel (Drarry)

pennygalleon (Drarry, Jegulus)

phenomenalasterisk (Drarry, Linny)

phoebe-delia (Drarry)

piarelei (Drarry)

pineau-noir (Drarry, Ginsy)

screamingfae (Jegulus, Regulus/Barty Crouch, Jr.)

shealwaysreads (Drarry)

sugareey (Drarry, Pervicer, Deamus, Pansmione)

sweet_s0rr0w (Drarry, Dron)

t4tdrarry (Drarry, Drarreo, Wolfstar)

tackytigerfic (Drarry, Charlie/Neville)

teacup-tai* (Drarry, Blairon, Wolfstar, Walburga/Tom Riddle, Gen)

theonlywolfpants (Drarry, Wolfstar, Remus/James, Wolfstarbucks)

the-sinking-ship (Drarry)

the-starryknight (Drarry, Harry/Teddy, Wolfstar)

thistlecatfics (Wolfstar, Flintwood, Ginny/Cho, Hermione/Narcissa/Andromeda)

veelawings (Drarry, Dralbus, Scorbus)

yourtokentrophywife* (Flintwood, Colin/Isaac [Ted Lasso])

[sugareey-makes-stuff]

I am stoked to wish @thebooktopus a very happy birthday with a nameplate and a rec list! Maddy deserves all the love in the world for being such an amazing person who lifts others up. It must have been late last year/early this year when I started seeing her pop in regularly via various Discord servers (and she also mods a few too!). When @anaxandria-writes recced a Maddy fic and invited her to the Wizarding Creators Den (where we were getting hyped about said fic being complete), I was super excited! Once Maddy and I got to know each other and realised we both loved Drarry AND so many rare pairs, the rest was history. Let’s be honest: Maddy is a true sport when it comes to cheerleading and supporting so many people. She’s sweet, passionate and easy-going as an alpha and a beta. Right off the bat, you can tell Maddy loves stories and ideas, and she wants to help fellow creators out. She’s engaged, and since she’s an avid reader of many things, that offers a wonder opportunity for new, beautiful friendships to form. If you want someone to scream about your work (WIP or finished), Maddy is your person! Her insights on everything are also optimistic and heartfelt. It’s all in the comments she leaves for people. She’s thoughtful in what she says, and you can feel the appreciation and enthusiasm she has for each work she reads/views. I'm sure folks who have gotten comments and tags from her know what I’m talking about. Her words truly mean a lot. Can we talk about Maddy’s gorgeous recs? YES, because there are sooo many good ones! These always brighten up my day when I see them on my dashboard. Her recs have been one way I’ve been able to find, read and add fics to my TBR list. I also think Maddy has a special superpower to read and absorb all the things, because the time and effort it takes to keep up and make monthly recs is impressive and labour-intensive. She’s currently killing it with Game of Drarry fic recs right now, and you can see ALL of her recs here. ALSO, her Mutuals March project. OMG. Maddy was a gem to go through so many creators’ works to shine a spotlight on each one of them. This must have been a beast of a project to take on, yet what a delight was it to see so many works I haven’t seen before! I thought it was a brilliant project when I first heard about, and little did I know that Maddy would surprise me by going through my works, showering them with comments AND giving me my own post. I have never had anyone do that for me before, and this just shows how kind Maddy is to make people feel like their work matters to fandom. Since then, Maddy has become one of my regular supporters, and I’m grateful and lucky to call her a friend. While I’ve been challenging myself to make and approach new projects in different ways (whether it be ships, mediums, formats, or even writing more one-shots and writing a bunch of microfics), Maddy’s encouragement has always been so uplifting. She has made me realise I am better than I give myself credit for, that my work is unique, and that I should run with that. So, that’s what I’m doing! If Maddy doesn’t have a full plate already, she made HP Next Gen Fest happen this year (which just finished posting) to spread the love for alll the next gen ships. Andddd of course, she’s a writer who has written some excellent Drarry fics and rare pair stories! Maddy has a way of embracing humour, flirting, fluff and sass all in on go, which makes character dynamics fun yet sexy! Quite of few of her fics have made me go down some rabbit holes and wanting more. Here are some of my fav Maddy fics: 🦑 >>> The Dragon Tamer & The Snake Slayer (Charlie/Neville, E, 17.7k)

Summary:  Professor Neville Longbottom has an unfortunate crush on his newest colleague, Charlie Weasley. Charlie, who is pure magic personified, even in a wizarding world. Whose scars and laughter make Neville come undone. Charlie, who could never be interested in Neville... right?

Remember that Maddy fic rec I mentioned above? THIS IS IT. I did not know I needed this fic until I read it, and gods, I love Herbtamer more now. There’s a wonderful acknowledgement to demisexuality, an excellent use of consent, and the energy between Neville and Charlie’s friendship is so warm. Also, these two mesh so well together that they fit like pieces of a puzzle, as they should. 🐙 >>> Let Me Count the Ways (Drarry, E, 3.6k)

Summary: Intimacy comes in many forms. Draco wants to explore them all with Harry.

OKAY. This is such a beautiful and well-written fic for sooo many reasons. What an amazing take on asexuality, and I adore how Draco wants to make everything so good for Harry. They’re both so soft, and full of sooo mannnyy feelings. All of their actions and words are enough to prove that they absolutely love each other. Seeing all the ways their relationship changes over time will make you melt into a puddle. If you want some sexy fluff, go read this!| 🦑 >>> Are Those Drugs in Your System, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?  (Drarry, T, 1.3k)

Summary: While Harry is out on patrol on New Year's Eve, he stumbles (literally) into Draco. When their eyes meet, Harry is immediately concerned - why are Draco's pupils so wide? Is he high? Nope. Turns out he's just in love.

What a sweet and fun read! If you want some classic Drarry banter, you’ve got it in here. Also, Draco is absolutely precious, blunt and sassy, just the way we like him. Such a wonderful take on a NYE fic. 🐙 >>> Life After Quidditch (Flintwood, E, 11k)

Summary: After a career-ending injury, Oliver Wood is forced to take an early retirement. And what does early retirement look like for famous Quidditch players? The charity circuit. Galas, bake sales, auctions—you name it, Oliver’s agent had signed him up for it. Oliver didn’t know what to expect from this new life, but it certainly wasn’t Marcus Flint popping up at every turn. Or for him to be friendly and welcoming, unwilling to let Oliver stew in his self-loathing. Or for him to look so good in yoga pants. Or to fall for the git.

The way Maddy writes Flintwood is outstanding, and this fic does not disappoint. She has such a way of bringing in teasing, humour and all the UST together when it comes to Oliver and Marcus. Their banter is spot on, and I also love how these two have changed as people since school. Of course, Oliver tries to figure out how the world still exists when Marcus isn’t antagonising him (aka Marcus has other ways to push Oliver’s buttons that doesn’t involve fist fights). And the charity events? Hilarious. 10000% worth the read to see how these two get together, and for all the clever lines and flirting. You can find more of Maddy’s work on AO3. Make sure to leave kudos and comments to show appreciation for her fandom contributions. Maddy, you are truly special and one of a kind. Thank you again for spreading so much love and for making so many people feel seen and cared for. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[digthewriter]

Mixed Media. Took me nearly a month to make this. 

[hp-soulmates]

💞 [ART] Neville? I've heard of him 💞

Artist: ??? Prompt: Self-Prompt Ship: Neville Longbottom/Charlie Weasley Medium: Digital Rating: G Warnings: N/A Creator's Note: Thanks for this great fest! I had a lot of fun doing it!

Summary:

"Red Thread" - Soulmate Bond. Or where they arrive at a party and there's an instant pull that'd never existed before.

View on AO3!

[curlyy-hair-dont-care]

@microficmay Day 31: Why

"Whyyyy do I have to study about the corolla?!" Ginny bangs her head against the table where her books lie.

Neville pats her back, smiles sympathetically, then freezes. "Why didn't you tell me Charlie's back from Romania?" he hisses.

"Why does it matter?" she smirks.

"It doesn't!"

"Suuure."

"Hey Nev, how you doin'? Stuck tutoring this dunce again?" Charlie winks, ruffling his hair.

Ginny shoves her brother. "Why're you shirtless?"

"Got sweaty at the gym."

"Why's it so hot suddenly," Neville gulps.

"Why don't I get you a nice tall glass of water," Charlie smiles and Ginny rolls her eyes.

[anaxandria-writes]

When I was new to fandom and long before we became mutuals, I found works by @awesomedig throughout the HP fandom. (In retrospect, I’m wondering how many I read or saw not realizing there was one wonderful individual behind it all!)

Pro-tip: you ever need a pick-me-up, just go to Dig’s AO3 and you’ll find 731(!!!!) awesome works, ranging from artwork to microfics/drabbles to longfics. In addition to creating, Dig is a mod of @hpdrizzle (prompting opens April 1, so be sure to check it out!)

random recs and superlatives

the best awkward, cute beans to lovers fic: Moonshine // E // 3.9K // Charlie/Neville // I re-found this fic in preparing for this post and I think it’s one of the first Herbtamer fics I read. I fell in love with Dig’s Charlie and Neville. It’s a post-divorce love story and both Neville and Charlie are adorably awkward.

PEAK Herbtamer: The Faster You Run // E // 19K // Charlie/Neville // Dig’s entry for this past Rare Pairs Fest has everything you could possibly want — pining, only one bed, Charlie’s dragon tattoos. But it’s also so much more — Neville’s insecurities and vulnerability is beautifully written and very relatable. THE moment both came as a surprise (because I was so immersed) and was incredibly moving. It takes some time for Charlie and Neville to find their happy ending, but it’s so much sweeter when it happens because of it!

Laugh out loud funny: Party Favours // M // 520 // Drarry // This is a gem with the best premise I’ve seen in a while, to quote the summary: “Harry is at a party disguised as Bill Weasley and he gets propositioned by Malfoy.” Just… go read it!

the fluffiest drarry art: Moving in together — shopping for laughs // G // Art //Drarry // This is such a cute gem of a piece and it’s impossible to see it and not to smile as big as Draco does! Dig uses texture in such a unique way and it just *works.*

breathtaking blondes in love: In Bloom // G // Art // Luna/Astoria // The flowers in this piece are absolutely gorgeous and Luna and Astoria’s happiness is just so breathtaking! Absolutely beautiful!

Dig — thank you for all your kindness and encouragement since we’ve connected! You’ve been such an inspiration me and I would never have started drawing if not for you and Krissy. I love when a work of yours pops up on my dash! Just thank you, thank you, thank you! 💙

this was the last of Rin’s mutuals march posts as a guest host for @thebooktopus — it’s been a wonderful experience to find new fics by beloved writers and to reflect on the wonderful mutuals I’ve gotten to interact with and know through fandom. Thanks everyone for piling on the love!

[keyflight790]

Top 5 favorite fanfics (that you wrote)

Oh my lovely friend, thank you for this ask!!!

Favourite Drarry: I just want to be fucking, happy? (E, 10k, Drarry)

Favourite Dron: Checkmate (E, 4k, Dron)

Favourite Triad: Small Comforts (E, 3k, Drarryville)

Favourite Rarepair: Tugging on my Heart(strings) (E, 2.5k, Herbtamer)

Favourite Femslash: Chance (E, 3k, Pansmione)

Thanks for the ask Cissy!

[awesomedig]

[ART] - Morning in the Garden (Neville/Charlie)  

Title: Morning in the Garden Created by: digthewriter  ( @awesomedig ) Summary: Neville shares his favourite place with Charlie in the morning. A/N: Created for: a) enchanted_jae JMDC for JUNE: garden, gaze, ground. + rarepair_shorts Neville/Charlie for delacourtings, prompt: flowers (kind of) | ALSO ON AO3

PS - I watch too much Thai BL drama on YT. Inspired clothes are inspired.