Week 1 Wrap-up - Romione FicFest 2020
Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen, and distinguished esteemed Folx! Week 1 of posting has come to a close and so far we have had an amazing number of entries, from some very talented writers, who have poured their hearts, souls, Peruvian Darkness powder, some unicorn hairs, and some of Hagrid’s Rock cakes into their works. Please don’t break your teeth on any of them.
I hope you’ve binged on all of them and given plenty of excellent feedback to these mystery authors and their works. The more validation they receive, the more works we get, and it all ties into the bracket rankings once the posting has ended.
For those who are fashionably late to the party or now finished teaching kids (looking at the teachers like @lytefoot and @wildegreenlight) for the academic term in such pear-shaped conditions, I promised that I’d offer a week 1 wrap-up of the fics, with associated links, for those who might have missed one or ten of the current entries.
And so, without further adieu,
3am (Shell Cottage); Rated T:
Brief Summary: Ron sneaks out from a sleeping Hermione while she’s recovering at Shell Cottage and feels his emotional cup overflow. He’s reminded that he means more than he thinks to Hermione.
Afterglow (Bringing home Baby Hugo); Rated K+
Brief Summary: After Romione brings home their second child, they take a day off with all three of them in bed— and take a moment to rediscover how beautiful they think the other is.
The Clash (Hermione admits she is wrong); Rated M (Not Ace Safe)
Brief Summary: Sexy times and a disagreement at pub trivia
Hugo and the Dragon Pants (Pants) Rated K+
Brief Summary: Hermione and Ron parent stubborn little kids; Hugo is excited about his new pants.
Rosaceae (Roses/Flowers); Rated K
Brief summary: Spending an afternoon on the Hogwarts grounds near the end of their sixth year, Ron watches Hermione struggle to master a new spell as he feels something burgeoning in his chest— something he should have paid attention to many years before.
His Favourite Part of the Day (Shell Cottage); Rated K
Brief Summary: Ron loves everything about the woman he loves—her passion, dedication, and drive especially. But it’s also wonderful when that takes a backseat…
Teaspoon Vindication (Shell Cottage/Hermione admits she is wrong); Rated K+
Brief summary: After escaping Malfoy Manor, Ron comes to visit Hermione in her room at Shell Cottage, and does the one thing that may be the hardest for him— talking about his feelings.
Hogwarts, A History, A Mistake (Hermione admits she was wrong); Rated K
Brief summary: Hermione’s mistake delights Ron.
Going Back without you (Ron’s Bedroom); Rated K/K+
Brief summary: After the Battle of Hogwarts, Ron and Hermione decided to go their separate ways, thinking it would be for the best. However, a few days before Hermione is bound to go back for her eighth year, Ron begins to think that may not have been the best idea.
Shattered Hearts (Fred’s Funeral); Rated T
Brief Summary: The afternoon after Fred’s funeral, Ron sneaks off to his bedroom. He breaks down and is comforted by Hermione.
A space to grow into (Hermione’s office); Rated K/G
Brief summary: Ron shows Hermione an empty house.
A different kind of Apology (Anything Goes!) Rated K+
Brief summary: Ron has just returned, fresh after destroying the locket, and Hermione has never been more furious: though he, undoubtedly, expects her temper to subside after a few hours —as it usually does—, night falls again and she still refuses to talk to him. What she doesn’t expect, though, is that he’ll try anything for her to forgive him.
To Listen (Hermione admits she is wrong) Rated T
Brief Summary: Rose is home for her 17th birthday and once again, she's at odds with her very strong-willed Mother who can't quite grasp that Rose is almost nothing like her Mum.
What If? (Shell Cottage) Rated K /K+
Brief Summary: The night before their plan to break into Gringotts, Ron finds Hermione and tries to ease her fears.
Hope for the Summer (Hogwarts, Quidditch) Rated T
Brief summary: Hermione daydreams about the coming summer while her friends play quidditch.
Need a Hand? (Hair) Rated T
Brief summary: Grimmauld Place is wreaking havoc on Hermione’s hair: the humidity, closeness, and heat is making it frizz up more than usual. Ron gives her a hand and, in the process, discovers her touch is something he could definitely get used to.
Broken (Shell Cottage) Rated PG/T
Brief summary: He found her on the landing, relieved that she was still here, but broken for her.
Wands (Wand) Rated G / K
Brief summary: Arthur reunites Ron and Hermione with their wands.
A Stroll through the Park (trainers) Rated K / G
Brief summary: A child with light-up trainers sparks fear and a conversation.
Hermione’s Boyfriend (Hair) Rated G / K
Brief summary: Ron reassures Hermione after she has to cut her hair.
Safe Harbour (Shell Cottage) Rated T
Brief Summary: In a brief respite from the war, Hermione finds comfort with the sweet redheaded boy she loves.
Reconciliation (Ron talks about the Snatchers) Rated T / PG-13
Brief summary: After Ron suffers a nightmare, Hermione is there to comfort him.
Missing Trousers (Pants) Rated M (Not Ace Safe)
Brief summary: Hermione’s brief stint with working from home has not been going well: Ron is terrible at housework, he’s bored out of his mind, and —on top of all that— the racket he’s making as he apparently turns the house inside out is totally shattering her concentration. So when he barges into her office, determined to get her to pay some attention to him, she decides to get back at him by teasing him a little before she attempts, for what seems like the millionth time, to get back to work.
A light in the Dark (Wedding Day) Rated T
Summary: Ron has been seriously injured during a mission and Hermione is keeping watch beside his bed in the middle of the night.
Namesake (Wand/SC/Hermione’s Wrong) Rated T
Summary: On the anniversary of Dobby’s death, Ron and Hermione pay their respects.
Out with a bang (Fred’s Funeral) Rated T
Summary: Anxious to help Ron, Hermione approaches George with an idea.
New Possibilities (Anything goes) Rated T; Not Safe for Ramadan
Brief summary: In the evening after the third Triwizard task, Ron comforts Hermione about the future laying in front of them.
The Kinks in the Plan (Arthur’s Shed) Rated T Not Safe for Ramadan
Summary: Harry and Ginny join Ron and Hermione mid-discussion.
Like a Whisper (Fred's Funeral/Ron's bedroom) Rated K/G
Brief Summary: He is paralyzed. her voice will take him where he needs to go.
The Moment I Knew (Their Wedding Day) Rated K+
Brief Summary: At he and Hermione's wedding, before they take to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife, Ron delivers his groom's speech and talks about the moment he knew Hermione was the One.
Last Match of the Season (Hogwarts, Quidditch Match) Rated T
Brief Summary: There were times Ron questioned the sanity of returning to Hogwarts to do NEWTS... and this was not one of those times.
Watch my Stuff (Trainers) Rated T / PG-13
Brief Summary: Modern Muggle AU - A redhead asks Hermione to watch his stuff, and she gives an unexpected answer. She gets an even more unexpected response.
Relative Potency (Hair, Australia) Rated T
Brief Summary: Due to the stifling heat in Townsville, Hermione, Ginny and Harry all get haircuts. Ron considers this an expensive and irresponsible move.
With much love from this crusty cranky Hungarian Horntail,
