Hello, watchers and passer-bys! Sign-ups for springtime_gen have just begun and will continue through January 20 -- it was fantastic, gen-filled fun back in 2007 and will continue to be just that this year, so you're all strongly encouraged to participate. After all, there can never be enough gen in the world!

Meanwhile, the moderators duly apologise for not running hp_holidaygen this past winter, as things were frightening busy. However, definitely expect us to show up on your flists later this year!

Signing off, V.M. Bell

Apologies for not posting this yesterday as I intended to -- first week of the new semester turned out to be a little bit busier than anticipated! That aside, however, here is, at last, the masterlist of fic and art posted throughout the 2007 round of hp_holidaygen. First, though, some notes are in order:

-- All fic and art can now be posted elsewhere, although if you could just mention that your work was written/drawn for hp_holidaygen, that would be greatly appreciated.

-- Authors' names will be added to their respective fics by the end of the weekend (assuming my coursework cooperates, of course).

-- Much thanks to lesyeuxverts00, nicolen, redshoeson, sciathan_file, and velvetmouse for pinch hitting, and special thanks to noticeably for pinch hitting not once but twice and saving this moderator when she got herself into a tight spot. ♥ ♥ ♥ Other pinch hits written by me.

-- While I absolutely love running hp_holidaygen, it is only successful because of the work that all of you have put into it, whether you've been writing, drawing, or reading. Thank you so, so very much for making this such a wonderful exchange, and I look forward to seeing all of you back at the end of this year!

And, without any further delays, here is the 2007 masterlist! If there are any mistakes, please inform me as soon as possible so that I can fix them.

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The 2007 round of hp_holidaygen is over! -- well, not quite. All 40 fics and 2 artworks have been posted, which means that now is an excellent time to catch up on reading (I know I have to...) while all authors and artists remain anonymous. If you've not yet commented on your gift fic/art, this would also be an excellent time to do that. I know that every participant has put a lot of hard work into his/her assignment(s), and leaving a few words of thanks -- it's just the nice thing to do. :)

Meanwhile, have fun with our first-ever guess the author/artist poll while I still have a paid account! Apologies that it had to be broken up into different sections -- apparently there is no a limit on the number of text-entry questions one can have in a single poll? Anyway, you may guess away until Friday January 11, when the masterlist, reveals, and gratuitous thanks from this moderator to you will be posted.

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Title: Lacking in Colour
Author: noticeably
Recipient: lazy_neutrino
Rating: PG-13
Character(s): Millicent Bulstrode, Anthony Goldstein
Summary: The first time that Millicent tunes into Potterwatch, she swears that it's an accident.
Warnings: None.
Author's Notes: the request asked for something that showed what the minor characters did in book seven. My goal - and, to be honest, I'm not sure if I actually accomplished it or not - was to sort of blur the house lines (see title) and show that not everyone has to be classified simply by their house association. I'm not sure if this is what you wanted, my dear mystery recipient, but I hope that you enjoy it nonetheless! ♥ Many thanks to virginia_bell for looking this over for me!

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Title: August
Author: virginia_bell
Recipient: osmalic
Rating: PG-13
Characters: Narcissa, Andromeda, Bellatrix
Warnings: Animal cruelty
Summary: The Black sisters on a summer's day.
Author's Notes: Dear recipient, this was my first time writing the Black sisters together, and I hope I haven't butchered their characters too horribly! Thank you, A, for the writing sessions and help.

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Hello, writers, artists, and watchers! As of today, there are two remaining fics to be posted. The problem -- as there always seems to be a problem like this -- is that one of these fics...well, it doesn't exist yet, and in the interest of ending the exchange within the next few days, I really, really need someone to write a pinch hit and to write it quickly, if there is anyone out there with the time to do so. The prompt involves minor characters; please send an e-mail to hp.holidaygen@gmail.com if you would like more details or if you would like to pinch hit. There is no need to get it beta read unless you're sure of a fast turnaround, as I would be more than happy to read it through and fix spelling/grammar/what have you errors. As usual, it's first come, first serve, and there will be a lovely strikethrough running through this paragraph as soon as it's taken.


*gets up from the floor* Ahem, anyway, once everything is posted, I'll put up a guess-the-writer/artist poll and wait a week before posting the reveals in order to give everyone a chance to catch up on their reading. Thanks in advance for such a wonderful exchange, you guys. I've really enjoyed moderating it this year. :)

Title: The Hours
Author: virginia_bell
Recipient: lareinenoire
Rating: R
Characters: Merope Gaunt, Morvolo and Morfin in supporting roles
Warnings: Many variants of abuse, animal cruelty, implied incest
Summary: It all weighs upon her like the gold of her locket upon her neck and the gold is like twisted iron. She has tried before but she cannot take it off.
Author's Notes: To my recipient, I'm afraid this came out far darker than expected, but I suppose that when one is dealing with the Gaunts, that tends to happen. Nonetheless, I hope you like it! Much gratitude to A for dealing with my general insanity and looking this over. That this fic shares the same name as that Michael Cummingham novel is entirely incidental.

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Title: To Unstopper Time
Author: chthonya
Recipient: lesyeuxverts00
Rating: PG-13
Characters: Severus Snape, Harry Potter, Lily Evans/Potter
Warnings: DH spoilers, AU, some swearing
Summary: What if Severus and Lily had stayed on speaking terms?
Author's Notes: TO THE MODS: Thank-you for running such a great fest again, and thank-you for not attacking me with a big stick (or a small magical one) as I ducked all the deadlines as they went flying by.
TO MY MYSTERY RECIPIENT: Thank-you for the very challenging prompt - you gave me the opportunity to explore an area of canon I was curious about, while keeping me away from all my usual fanfic habitats. Well, perhaps not all: I hope there isn't too much angst here for you, and the happiness of the ending is open to question, but Severus didn't want to co-operate in anything more upbeat. I hope you like it anyway.
AND TO C AND N: Thanks for helping to feed the plotbunny, and following its growth. :)

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Title: Eyes Wide Shut
Author: alexajohnson
Recipient: shadowclub
Rating: PG
Characters: Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy
Summary: Severus Snape lives, and everyone, Snape included, has to cope with his survival.
Author's Note: Many, many thanks to virginia_bell for the chats and the marvelous beta, and to the mods for putting up with me and my lateness! Hope you like this, mystery giftee!

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Title: As in Olden Days
Author: virginia_bell
Recipient: slytherin_face
Rating: G
Characters: Draco, Lucius, Narcissa
Summary: The Malfoys celebrate their first Christmas following the Dark Lord's defeat.
Author's Notes: Dear recipient, I hope this is what you were looking for, even if it was slightly angstier than I expected it to be. Many thanks to A for the help/nagging and beta, and happy holidays!

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Title: Five moments Remus and Peter never shared.
Author: noticeably
Recipient: ani_bester
Rating: G
Character(s): Peter, Remus (cameos by Sirius, James, Lily and Harry).
Summary: There are four boys sharing the first-year dormitory, and not one of them has spoken a single word to the others in the two days that they’ve been at Hogwarts.
Warnings: Flangst, MWPP-era (as requested).
Author's Notes: The request asked for something focusing on Remus and Peter during the Marauders era. While I am undoubtedly sure that this is perhaps not exactly what you had in mind when you made your request, I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it! Many thanks to A for all of her help with this, as well as for the quick and speedy beta.

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Title: The Exchange
Author: redshoeson
Recipient: snorkackcatcher
Rating: G
Character(s): Tonks, Lily
Warnings: Spoilers through DH.
Author's Notes: Written for hp_holidaygen. This fic takes place during HP:HBP. Special thanks to my awesome beta, MM, who helped me wrap this one up. Thank you Recipient for the prompt: "unusual but plausible takes on canon events." This is what I came up with; I hope it fits the bill!

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Title: Stumbling Towards Sanctuary
Author: nicolen
Recipient: wandmaker
Rating: PG
Character(s): Remus, James
Warnings: DH spoilers, character death
Author's Notes: Thank you so much for an intriguing prompt. I've had so much fun writing this, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed writing it! Have a safe and Happy Christmas x.

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Hello, everyone!

Seeing as I'm going to be bumming around various locales in the American West and will be without my laptop/internet access for the rest of this upcoming week, posting here at hp_holidaygen will be on hiatus from now until December 29. The majority of the fics have already been posted, but there's still a bit more to look forward to after I return!

In any case, some modly notes:

-- There's been quite a volume of fic and art posted over the last handful of weeks, and now would be an excellent time to catch up on reading and reviewing. I know that everyone who has participated in this year's round worked very hard on their assignments, so please take some time to leave feedback, especially for some of the later fics.

-- There are, ahem, a few of you out there who still owe assignments, whether they be a pinch hit or the original assignment. Please try to finish them up during this week so that I can check your names off the master spreadsheet and breathe a sigh of relief.

-- Meanwhile, I'm wishing all of the writers, artists, watchers, and random passer-bys here a merry Christmas and happy holidays. May they be filled with snow (or at least a wintry sort of spirit) and woollen socks!

Title: That Other Fellow
Author: sciathan_file
Recipient: reverdybrune
Rating: PG
Character(s): The Muggle Prime Minister (no relation to any real Prime Ministers whatsoever), Kingsley Shacklebolt, Charlie Weasley, Remus Lupin
Warnings: DH Spoilers.
Author's Notes: My requester asked for an outsider's view of the events of DH and, I must say, that it was quite inspirational. Hope you enjoy! Beta'd by the lovely dizilla and yatsuka. All remaining mistakes are my own.

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Title: As a Fish Drawn up from the Sea
Author: lesyeuxverts00
Recipient: alexajohnson
Rating: PG-13
Character(s): Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Lily Evans, Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter
Warnings: Contains DH spoilers
Author's Notes: Thanks to the mods for running such a great exchange and thanks to A, C and S for the thoughtful and speedy beta: this story has been improved beyond recognition by their work! Thanks also to G for some help with British questions and S for putting up with my last-minute pestering. Dear recipient – I hope that I managed to work in some of the elements that you requested and that you enjoy this … happy holidays!

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Title: The Sleeper Awakes
Author: snorkackcatcher
Recipient: fell_beast2
Rating: PG-13
Characters: Percy Weasley, Dolores Umbridge, Pius Thicknesse, Aberforth Dumbledore
Warnings: none
Summary: "It's been coming on for a while," said Percy … "But I had to find a way out and it's not so easy at the Ministry, they're imprisoning traitors all the time." (DH, ch30). This is how Percy arrived at that point.
Author's Notes: Not dark fic as such, but not fluff either! I couldn't get all the suggested characters in, but I did get the first two and the setting, so I hope that's OK. Many thanks to snuggle_muggle and lareinenoire for betaing this story and making suggestions; any remaining problems are my own fault.

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Title: My Bottle of Salvation
Author: norisis
Recipient: sciathan_file
Rating: PG-13
Character(s): Mainly Sirius, but others feature also.
Summary: the fear of being | the joy of living | & the terror of existing | a brief history of Sirius Black through it all, from back to front, death to life.
Warnings: There is some swearing and strong language in the first part and a near-drowning scene towards the end.
Author's Notes: My heartfelt thanks to K. and J. for the thorough beta-reading and moral support! And to my dearest giftee: I tried to incorporate the Black family into a much earlier incarnation of this gift-fic, but Regulus suddenly took over and it didn't quite work out. It took me a while, but I managed to get Sirius to open up to me a little, and I hope you enjoy what came out of it!

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Title: Wrapped Around
Author: osmalic
Recipient: jaory
Rating: PG
Character(s): James, Remus, Sirius, Peter, Lily, baby!Harry
Warnings: liberal interpretation of the era, 70's rock lyrics
Author's notes: Thank you for the interesting prompt. While there is no Severus here, he's still mentioned towards a possible future at the end--because Harry is practically the center of that world, isn't he? Thank you so much to the mod of this exchange, and I apologize for all the trouble I may have caused. Also, thank you to dizilla for the ninja!beta skills. Happy holidays, dear recipient! I hope you enjoy.

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Title: Little Nicky
Author: wandmaker
Recipient: by_starkiller
Rating: PG-13 for some harsh language
Characters: Tom Riddle, Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel
Warnings: Ignores Deathly Hallows; Dumbledore bashing
Summary: After Albus neutralizes the Philosopher's Stone, the dying Flamels have no choice but to travel back in time and make some changes.


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