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Issue 235: December 8, 2009

2009-12-08T13:05:31Z

Happenings
hpgw_drabbles is looking for competitors in their December Drabble Challenge. Details are here.
ginny_challenge has posted this week's challenge, and check out last week's winners.
This week's challenge at weasley_100 is mistletoe.
This week's challenge at hpgw100 is cold.

Actors & Films
Brazilian blog Vira-Tempo Interviewed Bonnie about playing Ginny.
David Yates has confirmed that Harry will have two nude scenes in the DH movie.
Bonnie presented an award at the Children's BAFTA Awards in London with Jamie Campbell Bower. Rumor has it Bonnie's dating the Grindelwald actor.
jamieln612 shares a shot of Dan in the upcoming DH movie!

Discussions
moon_destiny recommends several pieces of fanart.
pocketfullof recommends 'Shall We Dance?'
serendipity_50 posted an update on Inner Demons.

Graphics
quintessence424 drew Harry and Ginny.
liana-wood drew Ginny and Harry during DH.
BlackUnicorn777 drew Ginny was the Chaser.
mncuddlecub illustrated Chapter 2 of Chamber of Secrets.
ladysugarquill drew Wizards Next Door.
cookiestome made 60 icons and 4 banners featuring Dan, Bonnie and the rest of the HP cast.
b_split made 31 icons of the Trio.

Fiction
danfan74 wrote Moving On [drabble]
mollywheezy wrote Christmas Spirits [drabble]
ginevrawp wrote Gold and Silver [drabble]
pettybureaucrat wrote two drabbles: here and here
fbo66 wrote three drabbles: here, here and here.
fbo66 wrote Taking the Train - Harry and Ginny reunite for one final journey together...
neyade wrote Los Misterios del Valle de Godric -- en Espanol!
Anonymous wrote Cubicles and Corridors (NC-17) Harry and Ginny manage to find a number of interesting places to spend time together...
Jedi34 updated Flying Free with Chapter 2 - The Wizarding world is abuzz with the announcement that their reclusive saviour, Harry Potter, has signed with the Applyby Arrows as reserve seeker. Reserve Harpy chaser Ginny Weasley can't wait to finally meet her hero. However, things don't always work out the way you plan...
tomb123 updated Connections with Chapter 7 - Albus Dumbledore seeks the truth behind the remarkable boy that saved Hogwarts from the Heir of Slytherin. Meanwhile two Hogwarts students struggle to break free of the influence of Tom Riddle's diary and come to terms with the aftermath of the Chamber of Secrets.
dukebrymin updated You're a Wizard, Harry! with Chapter 8: You can't spell 'Wrong' without 'R-O-N'.
BrittPinkie updated Remember Me with Chapter 10 - It's been three years since the war has ended, and three years since Ginny's disappearance. Everyone has moved on with their lives, but Harry can't move forward. Ginny has to be out there...somewhere. It's just a matter of finding out where she is.
kezzabear updated Finding Us with Chapter 15 - Ginny Weasley did not bring her wand anywhere anymore. There wasn’t any point ... Harry Potter didn’t really live anywhere. He hadn’t really lived since Ginny Weasley walked out of his life.
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 45 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.

Fandom at Large
Signups are now open at hp_spring_fling.
mix it up: ragdoll wrote Twosies Beats Onesies (But Nothing Beats Threes) (Harry/Ginny/Tonks -- NC-17) When the Ministry of Magic hand down an important new decree, Harry finds himself caught between love and duty, and as the poster boy for the Minister's plans.

Editors' Picks
fic: Anonymous wrote Shall We Dance? (NC-17) Tonight, we tango!
art: naadi updated her ongoing series of the Gory, Spoilery Alphabetic Guide to HBP.

Oldie but Goodie!
The potterficweekly podcast is currently discussing psychic_serpent's epic trilogy. If you've never read this, it's not to be missed! Start with Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent. (and hang in there till you get to the H/G!)

News? Fic? Comment here or email us at hpgwotp @ yahoo.com

Issue 234: December 2, 2009

2009-12-02T12:13:54Z

Happenings
catchmysnitch updated with their December Challenge: Enchanted Snow.
hpgw_drabbles announced the December Drabble Challenge. Details here.
Prompt #14 at weasley_100 is Speed.
Two recs at crack_broom here and here.

Graphics
Bonnie Wright attends EA Children's BAFTAs.
Icons by burnttangerine.
Family Reunion by waccawheels.
Icons by ng_x.
What If... by hollyboo2001. NWS!
Forest by yukipon.
Harry Potter by amrasveneanar.
The Boy Who Lived by flayu.
Ginny by Seachild.
Ginny by absolutelylorlor.

Fiction
Advent Calendar by scarlett_lit [Drabble]
Beautiful by swannygirl17 [Drabble]
Christmas Spirits by fbo66 [Drabble]
If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them by rumpelsnorcack [Drabble]
Making Up For Lost Time by danfan74 [Drabble]
Shower by sassyfrass_kerr [Drabble]

Fandom-at-Large
Win A Trip to the Wizarding World.
David Yates and Cast Members Talk Half-Blood Prince DVD and More.
Posting has started at smutty_claus. Check out all the great fics!
Round 1 claiming is open for harrypotterbang.

Oldie But Goodie!
The Test of Time by Alchemilla. Check out this wonderful, romantic and plot-filled story. It's certainly old school, but still so wonderful!

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Issue 233: November 24, 2009

2009-11-24T12:58:10Z

Happenings
chest_monsters is a new Harry/Ginny community for fic, artwork, icons and discussion. They're looking for input on their first challenge.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is weather.
This week's theme at weasley100 is reluctant.
This week's prompt at ginny_challenge is here, and last week's voting is open here.
Official Signups are now open for ginnybigbang.
hp_canon_fest is looking for icon makers to help decorate their community page.
Dan Radcliffe will appear on an episode of the Simpsons, playing a vampire who falls for Lisa!

Discussions
greenschist recommends 'Now We're Ready' by Dargai.
Don't do well with deadlines? hp_canon_fest has opened a support thread for their upcoming due date.

Graphics
PrimeHunter drew Harry Potter World (portrait sketches of Harry, Ginny and others)
aberry89 drew Harry Potter sketches, including small portraits of Harry, Ginny, and others.
StripedKitty drew Harry
Thorane drew Harry in black & white
MillionFish drew PETA (Ginny, Hagrid and Magical Creatures)
dissendiun made 14 H/G icons and a banner.
placeofthunder made a Harry/Ginny journal banner.
hookedupforfun made 8 Bonnie Wright icons.

Fiction
dukebrymin wrote Was it Really a Muggle Movie? [drabble]
katwoman68 wrote Story Time [drabble]
pettybureaucrat wrote the Sunny Day [drabble]
fbo66 wrote two drabbles: here and here
danfan74 wrote two drabbles: here and here
ladywhizbee wrote Autumn Leaves. (no summary)
shocolate wrote The Talk - My muted birthday celebrations were winding down, inside, and I'd stepped out for a breath of fresh air and a bit of a blink.
enchanted49 updated Hero with Chapter 3, "The Cunning Use of Comic Books"
tomb123 updated Connections with Chapter 5 - Albus Dumbledore seeks the truth behind the remarkable boy that saved Hogwarts from the Heir of Slytherin. (AU)
BrittPinkie updated Remember Me Chapter 8 - It's been three years since the war has ended, and three years since Ginny's disappearance. Everyone has moved on with their lives, but Harry can't move forward. Ginny has to be out there...somewhere. It's just a matter of finding out where she is.
MyGinevra updated Ginny's House with Chapter 13 - Five years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry and Ginny are still living over The Hog's Head Inn. Major changes are coming in their lives, and they have major decisions to make.
gwenhwyfar1984 updated Extreme Measures with Chapter 18 - When Hermionie's parents try and force her out of the wizarding world, she and Ron take desperate measures to stop it. (R/Hr, H/G, Bill/Fleur)
kezzabear updated Finding Us with Chapter 18 (no summary)
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 43 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.
little0bird updated The First Day with Chapter 45 - The first year after the battle.

Fandom at Large
Concept artwork for the DH movie has been revealed!
scarhead_tuts is a new community for sharing graphics tutorials and .psd's that are Harry Potter related!

Editors' Picks
art: Reith-iv drew Portrait of Harry. The intensity of this piece really shows Harry's heroic side.
art: waccawheels drew a Harry/Ginny comic that tells the story of Harry & Ginny's wedding, Family Reunion.

Oldie but Goodie!
Remember the hpgw_ficafest? For a great blast from the past, check out their first wave masterlist, including stories by jaquelyne, VelvetHope, LaFeeMechante, ladymaidmarian, tartanboxers, calixa, and many more!

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Issue 232: Nov. 17, 2009

2009-11-17T12:15:15Z

Happenings
This week's prompt at hpgw100 is transform/transformation.
Prompt #11 at weasley_100 is experiment.
Bonnie Wright attends anglomania show by Vivienne Westwood.
Official sign-ups for ginnybigbang begin in one week.
Bonnie Wright attends Jimmy Choo H&M collection launch.
Bonnie Wright talks fashion and Emma Watson in new interview.
Harry/Ginny recs at crack_broom here and here.

Discussion
rheasilvia: Posting a Fanfic Novel: The "How To"-Poll.

Graphics
Harry And Ginny.org posts Screencaps from the HD version of HBP.
Icons by thenarnianqueen
Icons by lellamd.
Icons by nella_malfoy.
Floral Hermione and Ginny by inthelaurels.

Fiction
Birthday by sunshine1112 [Drabble]
Dusk by fbo66
Epiphany by danfan74 [Drabble]
First Dance by fbo66 [Drabble]
Five Kisses Ginny Shared by r_becca
Ginny's House by MyGinevra: Five years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry and Ginny are still living over The Hog's Head Inn. Major changes are coming in their lives, and they have major decisions to make.
Harry Potter and the Prophesized Six by pottervader: This is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Twists of Fate, taking off a few hours after the end of the last chapter of that story. We've seen how a few twists of fate (Living parents, more siblings, a seer-sister and a Soul bond with Ginny Weasley) affected Harry's life. There's even a second prophecy. How will this second prophecy affect the first? Will the Six companions in this prophecy lead Harry to victory or will they falter and allow the world to fall into darkness?
Her Transformation by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
Lucky Enough by countwestwest [Drabble]
More Than Meets the Eye by dragyn_42 [Drabble]
Perils of Metamorphmagi [God-]Parenting by iphifix [Drabble]
Suspicious Circumstances by aggiebell90: Ginny comes home to find things aren't quite right in the Potter household.
The Anniversary Breakfast by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
The First Time, Together by danfan74 [Drabble]
The Letter by fbo66 [Drabble]
The Non-Boring Graduation by dukebrymin [Drabble]
This Means War by aggiebell90 [Drabble]
Three Words by panther_fic [Drabble]

Fandom-at-Large
Finding Harry Potter and Bringing the Trio Together.
Half-Blood Prince nominated for People's Choice Awards best movie and on-screen team</i>.
New Harry Potter application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Oldie But Goodie!
SQ's temporary downtime is already fixed, but it gave us a major craving for an old favorite -- and you can always find arabellasq and zsenya's classic After the End on fanfiction.net. (if you haven't read this before, RUN, DO NOT WALK.)

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Issue 231: November 10, 2009

2009-11-10T13:14:49Z

Happenings
This week's challenge at ginny_challenge is the HBO HBP special -- and check out last week's winners.
This week's prompt at weasley_100 is trouble.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is snow.
Bonnie looks gorgeous in outtakes from a LUXX Magazine photoshoot.

Discussions
greenschist recommends Barefoot on a Broom and Give it Time.
werewolfsfan asks what happened to the stories archived at the Sugar Quill?

Graphics
kamizuki drew Harry and Ginny on the Hogwarts bridge.
punkbunny223 drew Ginny pin-up
gerre drew Your Father's Coming (Harry, Lily)
_jc_icons made 10 varied H/G icons out of a single screencap image.
dlittleone put together a Harry/Ginny picspam.

Fiction
katwoman68 wrote The Question [drabble]
jamieln612 wrote Flushed [drabble]
fbo66 wrote Sick Day and The Biggest Kids of All [drabbles]
danfan74 wrote What's Mine is Yours and What Goes Around, Comes Around [drabbles]
aggiebell90 wrote In the Attic - After the war ends, Harry spends some time going through Sirius' things.
and Overwhelmed - Harry and Ginny as young parents.
dukebrymin wrote Inappropriate Suggestions - It's never good to propose a holiday based on Harry's life.
r_becca wrote Containment - Harry helps Ginny cope with some toxic waste. In the most enjoyable way.
fbo66 wrote Dusk - The sun was slowly falling beyond the horizon. In the dim and dusky light, deep shadows swept across the garden and over the two bodies that lay contently on the grass.
yellowitchgrl wrote I Choose You - Ginny's 17th Birthday involved a lot of food, friends, and Firewhisky... now she and Harry awake to the aftermath. They have some tough choices to make.
danfan74 updated Harry's Homecoming with Chapter 11 - Harry is lost to the wizarding world for 13 years. He's in for a shock when he's finally tracked down and so is everyone else.
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 42 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.

Fandom at Large
Words on the Wind is a new fanfiction awards site dedicated to paranormal fandoms, including HP.
Signups are open until November 11 for the 2010 wizard_love exchange, which includes all HP het pairings.
Love Weasleys and long fic? Check out percybigbang.
hp_fairytales is gauging interest in another fest or challenge.
A new demo video has been released for the "Harry Potter Wizarding World" DVD game.

Editors' Picks
fic: magglenagall wrote The Terrible Burden of Grace - After receiving devastating news about his son, Harry faces his greatest challenge as a father.
art: leelastarsky drew Deathly Hallows Trio (Harry, Ron, Hermione)
watch: ABC Family will air HBP and special DVD extra footage on the weekend of December 4-6.

Oldie but Goodie
Love AUs? You can't miss ladytory's Fire Whiskey for the Pain, featuring Harry and Ginny in the Old West.

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Issue 230: November 3, 2009

2009-11-03T16:35:23Z

Happenings
catchmysnitch posts the November Challenge: Threstrels.
This week's prompt at hpgw100 is ill.
hpgw_drabbles announces their first ever drabble challenge. Details here.
Prompt #9 at weasley_100 is bedtime stories.
Simply Undeniable, a Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione archive,
Bonnie Wright talks to star in Sweat.
crackbroom needs more H/G reccers. Go here to sign up.
fics_by_aj is looking for Christmas Fic recommendations here.

Discussion
kitty_poker1 shares thoughts and tips on betas.

Graphics
Possession by poor_medea [Ginny]
Harry/Ginny icons by iris_graphics here.
Icons of Harry/Ginny and Bonnie Wright here by iris_graphics.
Photos of Bonnie Wright here and here.
Ginny and Harry by oobieneoo
The Third Task by gerre
Ginny as a Chaser by lumosita

Fiction
Dinner Is Served by countwestwest: Harry is asked to make a choice [Drabble]
His First Fever by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
It's A Miracle by pettybureaucrat [Drabble]
Making Lemonade by ladywhizbee: Ginny makes lemonade for her family on a hot summer day.
Meeting From Afar by danfan74 [Drabble]
Rebuilding Life by kezzabear: Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to
be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now. [Updated with chapter 41]
Shivers by dukebrymin [Drabble]
That's So Hot by pettybureaucrat [Drabble]
The Lake by katwoman_68 [Drabble]

Fandom-at-Large
Sign-ups for 2010 wizard_love exchange are now open.
PotterCast 208: Grim Grinnings Hosts.
fanthropology updates with Media references to fanfic, the week ending 10/31/09.

Editors' Picks
Hogsmeade by Aleina Chan.

Oldie But Goodie!
Check out Halloween by really_corking. A great image for this spooky season!

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Issue 229: October 27, 2009

2009-10-27T18:48:57Z

Happenings
hpgw_drabbles is a new community for short ficlets featuring Harry and Ginny, with no word count requirements.
thehogwartslife, an HP fanswap community, is looking for pinch-hitters. Open prompts include requests for Harry/Ginny and other pairings.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is scared

Discussions
kitty_poker1 offers advice for beta-readers
Episode 91 of potterficweekly, which continues their discussion of The Psychic Serpent Trilogy, is up.
ladysugarquill recommends Five Mildly Unusual Things Ginny Weasley Finds Sexy About Harry Potter and Brighter Than Sunshine.
welkin25 is searching for a H/G fic with multiple narrators.

Graphics
colartebloom drew Harry and Ginny
yukipon drew Window (Harry)
yukipon drew Under the Moonlight (Harry, in children's-illustration style)
applecocacola drew Ginny on her broom
placeofthunder made 3 H/G banners and wallpapers.
danfan74 made a wallpaper featuring Harry and Ginny.
thenarnianqueen made 57 H/G icons for 100potter.
wth0984 made 10 Harry/Ginny icons.
dissendiun made 8 Harry/Ginny icons.

Fiction
fbo66 wrote A Strategic Scare [drabble]
dukebrymin wrote He Needed Her [drabble]
sassyfrass_kerr wrote The Worst Possible Outcome [drabble]
katwoman_68 wrote 3 'Nightmare' drabbles
magglenagall wrote Life Cycle - A Floo call from Ron disturbs Harry.
fbo66 wrote Joy Comes in Small Packages - Set a few hours after James' birth. Harry and Ginny spend some time with their new born son.
nyladnam04 wrote Damsel - Nothing will keep Lord Malfoy from possessing the Princess Ginevra and the kingdom. The only things in his way are Potter and the damsel herself.
kezzabear has updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 40 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.
little0bird updated The First Day with Chapter 44 - The first year after the battle.

The Fandom at Large
lilyz_pad is a new community dedicated to Lily Luna Potter.
Ace of Cakes, on TV's Food Network, will feature a cake designed to look like the Hogwarts Express on October 29.
MTV has previewed their new 'Female Force' comic about JKR.

Editors' Picks
fic: carrickorourke wrote Playing Hard to Get - Dear Harry, I know what you want and believe me, I want it too. But my mum always told me to be a good girl and not just give it away. So, I’m going to play hard to get...
fic: magglenagall wrote Morning Breath - A light-hearted scene between Harry and Ginny the morning after his 26th birthday.
art: Jai Ho drew Harry and Ginny in the style of 'Slumdog Millionaire'

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Issue 228: Oct. 22, 2009

2009-10-22T21:36:46Z

Happenings
This week's prompt at hpgw100 is nightmare.
Prompt #9 at weasley_100 is storm.
Simply Undeniable, a Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione archive, has been updated with new stories.
accioslash has a recs poll.
checkmaters posts about Halloween Secret Drabble Exchange!
H/G fic recs by at crackbroom here.
samanthacr recs 5 H/G fics here.

Graphics
Ginny Rabbit by Nikita625
H&G, and Dan & Bonnie icons by danielbonnie29 here.
Harry/Ginny icons by thenarnianqueen
Bonnie icons By beauvessen
Nice Catch by ThanFiction
Day Break by Than Fiction
Harry by Yukipon

Fiction
A Little Too Good At Hiding by fbo66 [Drabble]
Answers Lead to More Questions by dukebrymin [Drabble]
Broken by mollywheezy [Drabble]
Confusing by darkbahamut88 [Drabble]
I Want Daddy by mollywheezy [Drabble]
Legs by princessfics: Harry discovers that Ginny has legs.
Oh Mother by emeraldlites: Ginny comes home from a sleep over at Harry's and gets caught by her mother. [Adult]
Summer Games/Winter Flames by rumpelsnorcack: Two days help Harry and Ginny see what they could have together.
Taking the Train by fbo66: http://fbo66.livejournal.com/14747.html
The One Where Harry's a Dolt and Ginny's Fucking Fierce: In which, Harry's pining, Ron's a twat, Hermione is tired, and Ginny's too hot for words. [Adult]
To Love Again by danfan74 [Drabble]

Fandom-at-Large
wizard_love sign-ups start November 1st. Details here.

Editors' Picks
Prying Eyes by r_becca: Ginny's not ready to share Harry with the world.
Harry & Ginny by Bluealhena

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Issue 227: October 13, 2009

2009-10-13T12:06:55Z

Happenings
This week's prompt at weasley_100 is secrets.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is broken.
obhwf_weekly is looking for a new editor.
harryandginny.org has been updated with new HBP caps in HD.
Signups are now open at hp_halloween, a fandom-wide drabble exchange.

Discussions
ladysugarquill recommends 'To Love a Hero' by Pantz.

Graphics
Rokoroko drew Magical Winter
BlueAlhena drew LineArt Harry and Ginny
pink_mint drew Harry.
dlittleone made 54 Bonnie Wright icons.
leylafenixx made 35 Bonnie Wright icons
danielbonnie29 made 28 icons featuring Dan and Bonnie, and Harry/Ginny
cookiestome made 46 HP icons.

Fiction
danfan74 wrote It's My Life [drabble]
dragyn_42 wrote This Ain't for the Brokenhearted [drabble]
almond_joyz wrote It's Time [drabble]
i_phianassa wrote The Important Things [drabble]
luvscharlie wrote End of the Day [drabble]
emeraldlites wrote Oh Mother - Ginny comes home from a sleep over at Harry's and gets caught by her mother. It wasn't what she expected.
Anonymous wrote The Hard Part - In a shocking and unexpected move, the Holyhead Harpies’ star player has resigned from her position as Chaser.
tosca1390 wrote We Have Everything Before Us - Without his glasses, he could only see fuzzy shapes, blots of color, but Ginny’s long, smooth red hair was unmistakable.
sheffers81 wrote The Hardest Wait - Ginny had waited and waited for Harry to emerge after the Battle of Hogwarts and she finally gets to talk to him. This fiction unites Hogwarts Rebellion and Observations.
nyladnam04 wrote O.W.L. Tutoring (NC-17) Only the previous day, Hermione had told him off for distracting Ginny when she ought to be working hard for her examinations... Hermione should have known it wasn't Harry that provided the distraction.
lunalovepotter wrote Heat (NC-17) Harry comes home from work to find his wife cooking dinner...dressed entirely in leather.
enchanted49 updated Hero with Chapter 2 - Alternate Universe – Returning to England after a forced absence a young man finds the inexorable hand of fate leading him to fight a war for a world he did not know, against an evil he could not escape and for a love he could not deny.
fbo66 updated Salvation with Part 3 - Harry and the Weasleys are joined by Kingsley Shacklebolt for dinner....
Northumbrian updated Grave Days with Chapter 6 - Despite the Official Ministry Statement (published above) we are no closer to receiving an answer to the question on the lips of every witch and wizard in the country. Where is Harry Potter?
deadwoodpecker updated Polyjuice, Memory Charms and More with Chapter 9 - Harry and Ginny decide to experiment with each other's bodies...
cibjasfad updated Frayed Ends with Chapter 13 - Harry and Ginny, each struggling through their lives in the Muggle world, stumble upon the most powerful magic of all and realize that the world they’ve been trying to hide from all along may just offer more healing than they have found on their own. AU.
ash_darklighter updated The Unbreakable Vow with Chapter 28 - Strange coloured lights appear across a deserted country lane. The wizarding world is calling him home.

The Fandom at Large
newsletter: hp_art_daily will now be posting in a weekly format, instead of daily. If you love fanart, check out this great resource.
resource: lim offers her advice on moderating communities.

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Issue 226: Oct. 6, 2009

2009-10-07T12:08:16Z

Happenings
This week's prompt at hpgw100 is life.
Harry and Ginny fic rec.
This week's prompt at weasley_100 is betrayal.
Bonnie Wright attends Diesel:U:Music World Tour party.
New Challenge at catchmysnitch for October: Death Day Party!

Graphics
Just Hangin' by loleia
Piccs of Bonnie!
Icons of Ginny and Harry by verogeller
Icons here by blitzaga.
Icons here by danielbonnie29.
Harry Potter Hours by c-t-supahfly
Harry from PoA by yukipon
Harry and Hedwig by yukipon

Fiction
All That's Left by dragyn_42 [Drabble]
Always by fbo66 [Drabble]
Breathe by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
Don't Forget to Breathe by mollywheezy [Drabbles]
Enough
by fics_by_fumph : A runaway bride shakes things up. Harry Potter in the style of Friends.
Frayed Ends by cibjasfad :Harry and Ginny, each struggling through their lives in the Muggleworld, stumble upon the most powerful magic of all and realize that the worldthey’ve been trying to hide from all along may just offer more healing thanthey have found on their own. AU [Updated with chapter 9]
Godric's Hollow by fbo66 [Drabble]
Is This the Best Couples Activity Ever, or What? by dukebrymin [Drabble]
It'll be Great by sassyfrass_kerr [Drabble]
Just Breathe by danfan74 [Drabble]
Lighthing, Breath and Life by ginevrawp [Drabble]
Mortified by danfan74 [Drabble]
Mr Mystery by stmargaret: Harry and Ginny are invited to Moaning Myrtle’s Deathday Party.
Rebuilding Life by kezzabear: Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going tobe easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now. [Updated with chapter 38]
Reinventing April by mhersheybar: A terrible month becomes slowly better.
Small Traditions by rumpelsnorcack: Christmas traditions can be frustrating, but they show Harry what he has.
Sweets by Anonymous: Encouraged by Ginny, Harry goes on an outing.
Swept Away by ladywhizbee: Harry brings Ginny a gift from Prague.
The Voice by danfan74 [Drabble]

Fandom-At-Large
J.K. Rowling "working on something, but it's not Harry Potter".
HPA launches new magical acts of Kindness.
smutty_claus has moved its long story archive.

Editors' Picks
Wedding Day by rae-f
Ginny Weasley by srnamepending

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Issue 225: September 29, 2009

2009-09-29T14:21:52Z

Happenings
hg_silverlining is hosting a Harry/Ginny fandom appreciation post.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is breathe.

Discussions
reserve talks about Harry Potter and Adulthood
serendipity_50 posted an update on her fic Inner Demons.

Graphics
loleiasbits drew Just Hangin'
decimoterceraluna drew Naughty Ginny II
palantiriel drew Harry's Birthday Kiss and the aftermath of Ron's interruption.
ajcher made a Harry/Ginny fanvid, Everything
wth0984 made 10 icons featuring Dan and Bonnie.
verogeller made 9 Harry & Ginny icons

Fiction
sassyfrass_kerr wrote Kisses [drabble]
whirl_gig wrote A History Lesson - No Lily, your father and I are not splitting up, don’t be ridiculous.
deedeevee began Let No One Put Asunder - The war is a nightmare of the past. Harry can finally look toward the future and to living the life he once thought he would never have- a normal life of peace and happiness shared with Ginny. But all too soon, he finds himself pitted against someone on a deadly quest for revenge. Will Harry be able to stop a madman in time to save those he cares about the most, as well as himself?
fics_by_fumph wrote Enough - Harry and Ginny’s fifth anniversary celebration doesn’t work out quite the way they planned...
cibjasfad posted Frayed Ends, Chapter 5 - Harry and Ginny, each struggling through their lives in the Muggle world, stumble upon the most powerful magic of all and realize that the world they’ve been trying to hide from all along may just offer more healing than they have found on their own. AU Romance
SunDevil05 updated Adventures as Newlyweds with Chapter 19 - Harry and Ginny are embarking on a new adventure; marriage.

The Fandom at Large
Signups are now open for hp_art_xchange.
Bonnie Wright attended Milan's fashion week.
The Museum of Science in Boston will host an exhibit on Harry Potter this fall.

Editor's Picks
JKR is now on Twitter!
mncuddlecub is embarking on a project to illustrate each chapter of the HP books -- check out Book 1, Chapter 1.
participate: Love Harry/Ginny? Sign up to rec fic and artwork on crack_broom here -- H/G could be moved to 'rare pair' status if we do not have enough willing reccers!

News? Comment here or email us at hpgwotp @ yahoo.com

Issue 224: September 24, 2009

2009-09-24T23:38:21Z

Happenings
Simply Undeniable has been updated with new stories.
This week's prompt at hpgw_100 is lightning.
This week's prompt at weasley_100 is seclusion.
Fic recs by samanthacr here.
Fic rec at crack_broom here.
H/G fic recs by r_becca here and here.
puffysubmariner, has opened signups for PuffySub Secret Santa Gift Exchange Extravaganza.
Bonnie Wright attends Burberry show after party.
r_becca is searching for H/G fics where Harry is a Slytherin.

Graphics
Icons by dlittleone here.
Without Him by eyesemerald [Harry]
Bonnie Wright at London Fashion Week.
Icons by ajcher here.
Winter Kiss by C0uc0a
Ginny by Nrrork
Stolen Hours by eternalx3love
Dancin' by Aanastasia
Naughty Ginny by decimoterceraluna

Fiction
All the Ever Afters by mhersheybar
Bad Timing by fbo66 [Drabble]
Beginning to Heal by Anonymous: During the summer after the war, Ginny helps Harry deal with his grief.
Bloody Lightning by mollywheezy [Drabble]
Dual Nature by danfan74 [Drabble]
Getting Off by lunalovepotter: The very thought that she would be sharing his bed for the rest of her life turned Harry on in a way he couldn't describe. [Adult]
God Rest ye Merry Gryffindor by armywife012205: Chastity has come under question and that can mean only one thing: The Weasley brothers want to kill Harry. What's Harry going to do, with six Weasley men trying to kill him? And why does Ginny think she's doomed? -Ginny's POV.
Finding Us by kezzabear: [Updated with chapter 17]
Frayed Ends by HGFan111: Harry and Ginny, each struggling through their lives in the Muggle world, stumble upon the most powerful magic of all and realize that the world they’ve been trying to hide from all along may just offer more healing than they have found on their own. AU Romance.
Public Interruption by ginevrawp [Drabble]
In the Attic by aggiebell90: After the war ends, Harry spends some time going through Sirius' things.
Rainstorm by fbo66 [Drabble]
Salvation, part 2 by fbo66.
The Best Place of All by dukebrymin [Drabble]
The Downside of Silencing Charms by dukebrymin [Drabble]
Why Do You Need Potions Anyway by dukebrymin [Drabble]
The First Day by little0bird: The first year after the battle. [Updated with chapter 43]
Polyjuice, Memory Charms and More by deadwoodpecker: Harry and Ginny decide to experiment with each other's bodies... [Updated with chapter 8]

Fandom-At-Large
Pre-order for JK Rowling “Female Force” comic book now available.

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Issue 223: September 15, 2009

2009-09-15T12:20:27Z

Happenings
ginnybigbang is looking for additional mods.
puffysubmariner is gauging interest in a holiday exchange.
hp_canon_fest is looking for beta readers.
Interested in helping out a student writing about HP Fanfic? Contact Ashley at afarrar214 (at) gmail (dot) com.

Discussions
ronmionefan shares 2 new pictures of Bonnie and one from the Luxx Magazine photoshoot.
yrsana recommends 'August and Everything After'.

Graphics
MyDearLadyDisdain drew He Left Me By the Beech Tree
briarthorn and greendesire collaborated on HP Group.
Revolution4u drew Ginnie.
sorrow_xyde drew Ginny Ivy.
shut-your-eyes drew Ginny.
zsorzset made a manip: Quidditch Tryouts.
ajcher made 47 icons featuring Dan and Bonnie.
satin_resonance made 100+ HP icons.

Fiction
iloveyoumostest wrote Sundae Evening [drabble]
danfan74 wrote A Sundae Afternoon Brings Good Tidings [drabble]
sassyfrass_kerr wrote In the Corner... [drabble]
darkbahamut88 wrote Accident [drabble]
dragyn_42 wrote Enjoyment Interruptus [drabble]
dukebrymin wrote His Exact Words and Spot [drabbles]
ginevrawp wrote No Words - The summer after the war Ginny lets her heart out.
darkbahamut88 wrote For You To Notice - Harry and Ginny's journey from being mere acquaintances, to being friends, and to finally getting together.
whirl_gig posted part one and part two of "Interested" - “He’s brooding,” Ron explains to Ginny, as though she doesn't already know.
Anonymous wrote Hum. (no summary)
sheffers81 updated Hogwarts Rebellion with Chapter 18 - Ginny's war was very different to Harry's war but just as important. The rebellion by the students of Hogwarts put the members of Dumbledore's Army into daily dangerous situations with Death Eaters.
serendipity_50 updated Inner Demons with Chapter 32 - Long-distance relationships are hard under normal circumstances, but Harry and Ginny don’t have the luxury of living normal lives...
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 35 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.

The Fandom at Large
Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson are now listed in the Guinness Book of World Records!
Eager for news about the new HP-themed park at Universal Orlando? Check out these spy photos.

Editors' Picks
fic: zagury wrote Relief - just breathe.
art: tyff_angel drew Harry and Ginny kissing

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Issue 223: September 8, 2009

2009-09-08T19:47:35Z

Happenings
Simply Undeniable has been updated with new stories.
This week's prompt at hpgw_100 is sundae.
This week's prompt at weasley_100 is seclusion.
H/G rec at crackbroom here.
New Bonnie Wright photo shoot & interview in No. magazine.

Graphics
Icons by kimmyblair here.
Icons by karencita03 here.
Icons by ajcher here and here.
Bonnie Wright picspam! by glenien.
Bonnie Wright icons here by dlittleone.
Icons by ng_x here.
The Heat of Summer by yumekutteikt [Harry; PG-13]
Icons by ng_x here.
Harry and Ginny by yelenabuffygal

Fiction
After-Haze by whirl_gig: Ginny finds Harry in the dormitory because she has something she needs to ask him.
Afternoon Delight by lunalovepotter: Ginny is treated to a special surprise from her husband. [Adult]
Compressed Love by dukebrymin [Drabble]
Determined by ginevrawp [Drabble]
Everything by aggiebell90: On the day of his wedding to Ginny, Harry remembers.
Finally by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
First Date by jtav [Drabble]
In the Kitchen With Molly by lemondrop34: Harry and Molly have a late-night conversation.
Knickers by fbo66 [Drabble]
Reasons for Distraction by dukebrymin [Drabble]
Sundae Surprise by fbo66 [Drabble]
The Maddening Crowd by deadwoodpecker: Harry's best source of comfort is missing in action. Fireworks ensue. [updated with part 3]
Untitled by zagury: I know if I asked you to dance with me in the middle of our living room, you’d do it because it makes me smile.

Fandom-At-Large
Tim Hailand talks Dan Radcliffe & One Day in The Life of book.
Ian Rankin Says JK Rowling "Writing Family Trees" and Working on Scottish Book.
The 203rd Pottercast: Potter got smarter!
Video: Half-Blood Prince VFX behind-the-scenes feature.

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Issue 221: September 1, 2009

2009-09-01T13:22:27Z

Happenings
This week's challenge at hpgw100 is concentrate.
This week's challenge at weasley_100 is skinny dipping.
kittyficbattle is hosting a multi-fandom birthday fic battle - all are welcome.
This month's challenge at catchmysnitch is beetle eyes (five knuts a scoop).

Discussions
angakkuq offers a theory on three important half-blood characters: Voldemort, Snape and Harry.
sibyllevance recommends 'A Law of the Medes and Persians' by snorcackcatcher.

Graphics
alexzoe drew Harry Potter, the Golden Boy
OpalLynn drew Do Not Go Gentle (Harry)
BlueAlhena drew Flaming Hair, Blazing Smile (Ginny)
SnowBunny91 drew Ginny
Shar-O drew The Burrow
scapo made 42 HP icons
heimweh26 made 32 HBP icons

Fiction
dukebrymin wrote The Anticipated Joys of Imperfection [drabble]
katwoman_68 wrote Distractions [drabble]
sassyfrass_kerr wrote The Worst Possible Moment [drabble]
jtav wrote Private Lessons [drabble]
jk_salmeier wrote Here With You - Those we love and leave behind always have a way of finding us, though not always in the way we expect. Missing moment in DH right before the Silver Doe arrives.
lunalovepotter wrote Lullaby - Harry spends a memorable night with two of the most important women in his life.
fbo66 wrote Salvation - Harry and Ginny met shortly after the final battle.
whirl_gig wrote Interested - Missing DH moment of sorts.
MyGinevra began Ginny's House with Part 1 and Part 2 - Five years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry and Ginny are still living over The Hog's Head Inn. Major changes are coming in their lives, and they have major decisions to make.
sheffers81 updated Hogwarts Rebellion with Chapters 16 and 17 - Ginny's war was very different to Harry's war but just as important. The rebellion by the students of Hogwarts put the members of Dumbledore's Army into daily dangerous situations with Death Eaters.
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 34 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.

The Fandom at Large
hp_drunkenff is a new community for writing fic while under the influence. Rules are here.
Signups are now open at smutty_claus, a fandom-wide fest for het pairings.

News? Comment here or email us at hpgwotp @ yahoo.com

Issue 220: August 26, 2009

2009-08-26T12:13:58Z

Happenings
Simply Undeniable has been updated with new stories.
This week's prompt at hpgw_100 is natural.
wildmagelet is asking for Ginny's 7th Year themed H/G Fic Recs here.
Harry/Ginny rec at crack_broom here.

Graphics
Icons by dissendiun.
Dan & Bonnie animations by ronmionefan here.
Bonnie banners and icons by emosss.
Icons of Bonnie and Dan by karencita03 here.
Photos and Video of Dan and Bonnie.
Harry and Ginny fanmix by iwantyourtoast.
Inky Harry by Shadkat
Ginny by Valliegurl
Ginny Weasley by Sango562
Harry Potter, Chamber of Secrets by Paulocampos
Harry Potter Continues by Daveisblue

Fiction
Arthur Knows by dukebrymin [Drabble]
Beautiful by lemondrop34: Harry comes home to find Ginny asleep. [Adult]
Distractions by Anonymous: Even before he looks in her eyes, Harry just wants this meal to end.
Ever After by jtav [Drabble]
Growing Old Together by greenschist [Drabble]
It's Beautiful and Natural by ginevrawp [Drabble]
It's Someday by sassyfrass_ker [Drabble]
Natural Talent by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
Of Dogs and Kids by greenschist [Drabble]
On a Night Like This by paukenfrau: Harry finds solace from the trials of parenthood in a poignant memory from his teenage years. [Updated with chapter 6 & epilogue]
One Fine Day by newshoundhdt61: arry and Ginny ended their relationship two years ago, but Harry has never lost hope of being reunited with his one true love. [Updated; Adult]
Practice by jtav [Drabble]
Quidditch Recall by fbo66 [Drabble]
Rebuilding Life by Kezzabear: Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now. [Updated with chapter 33]
Shattered Illusions by danfan74 [Drabble]
Something to Live For by danfan74 [Drabble]
The Cloak by fbo66 [Drabble]
When They First Said, "I Love You." by sunshine1112

Fandom-At-Large
hp_yuleball posts about sign-ups for the forthcoming round.
captains_pitch posts Episode 12 of Quaffle Talk: the official podcast of The Quidditch Pitch.
Fiction Alley is reporting problems with submissions.

News? Fics? Email us at hpgwotp @ yahoo.com or comment here.

Issue 219: August 18, 2009

2009-08-18T14:27:18Z

Happenings
Checkmated is now on Twitter.
Rules & Guidelines and FAQs have been posted for smutty_claus, a fandom-wide het exchange.
wizard_love is gauging interest in the next round.
This week's theme at hpgw100 is someday.

Discussions
ronmionefan shares behind-the-scenes photos and videos, promotional images and new Entertainment Weekly photos of Dan and Bonnie.
princessfics is looking for Harry/Ginny on HPFF
samanthacr recs 4 H/G fics
almond_joyz recommended 'Surprise Visit'.

Graphics
Shiva-Anarion drew Harry and Ginny
burdge-bug drew Particularly Happy Hour
burdge-bug drew Harry and Ginny with their kids
amy-art drew Chibi Ginny.
amortentia_gal made 35 HP icons
astryal made 23 HBP icons.
kohler made A Bonnie Wright mood theme.

Fiction
almond_joyz wrote Apology Accepted [drabble]
hpfangirl71 wrote Ginny's Freckles [drabble]
dukebrymin wrote NEWTs [drabble]
dragyn_42 wrote Meltdown [drabble]
r_becca wrote One Term - Their kisses, like so many other things in Harry's life, would have to remain a secret. (AU)
lingering_nomad wrote To the Victor - Harry may have won the War, but the battle is far from over.
emmacmf wrote Give it Time - Time Heals All Wounds: Something between Harry and Ginny had been damaged, but with time, it would mend.
softly_sweetly wrote Spiced Up (NC-17) Even the most solid marriages need to be spiced up now and then.
deadwoodpecker updated The Maddening Crowd with Chapter 2 - Harry's best source of comfort is missing in action. Fireworks ensue.
kezzabear has updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 32 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy?

Editors' Picks
art: midnight_ljc drew Bedknobs, Broomsticks and Baby Bumps, an absolutely gorgeous picture of Harry snuggling with a pregnant Ginny.
fic: jamieln612 wrote Surprise - Harry thinks it’s time for a change, and he hopes Ginny agrees.
fest: Signups are now open at hp_canon_fest, a fest devoted to canon couples.

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Issue 218: August 12, 2009

2009-08-12T17:01:15Z

Happenings
r_becca posts three art recs here.
Check it out: The Passage of Time challenge Master list is up!
This week's theme at weasley_100 is extendable ears.
Who Believes in Fate Anyway?, a Harry/Ginny fanmix by tasha_o.
Several Sunlit & Rainy Days, a Harry/Ginny fanmix by verogeller.

Graphics
H/G Icons by thenarnianqueen here.
Picspam of the Top Five Ginny Movie Moments by verogeller.
Harry Potter Portrait by FizzyHermione.
Icons by b_split.
Project Runway by ithinkiamlost
Harry and Ginny fanvids posted here by ajcher.
Harry's Gift by Sushite.
Harry and Ginny by Brerbunny13.
Secret Love by Eilyn-Chan.
Happy Birthday, Ginny by Elixia-dragmire.

Fiction
A Change in Plans by katwoman_68: Harry and Ginny plan to take Teddy to the zoo for the afternoon. When he gets sick, Harry comes up with a different plan.
A Decade to Remember by almond_joyz: Harry's not often a romantic, but when he is, he gets it right.
A Minute by pluschi: Harry finds Ginny at the lake, a few days after the final battle.
A Disappointing Loss by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
A Second by ginevrawp.
Just a Matter of Time by mollywheezy.
Making Up For Lost Time by aggiebell90: After giving Harry and Ginny a push in the right direction, Ron reaps the rewards.
Making Up For Wasted Time by dragyn_42
Missing You by danfan74
Next Time by stmargarets: Harry can’t stop thinking about their first time. This is a sequel to “Come Hither.”
On a Night Like This by paukenfrau: Harry finds solace from the trials of parenthood in a poignant memory from his teenage years. [Updated, chapter 5]
One Fine Day by harry [Updated: Adult]
Simple Moments by ladywhizbee: Life’s biggest revelations can happen when you least expect them.
Special Delivery by katwoman_68. [Drabble]
Stuck on a Boy by lunalovepotter: The world was a different place; Ginny hoped that didn't mean Harry's feelings were different, too. [R]
Summer Story by tosca1390: A slice of summer life.
Sunday Morning by lunalovepotter: Harry & Ginny face their insecurities about becoming first-time parents.
Time Waits For No One by rumpelsnorcack: Harry makes a hasty decision after the final battle and wonders if he will regret it.

Fandom-At-Large
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a Winner at Teen Choice Awards.
weasley_fest 2009 Mast List is up here.

Editors' Choice
Art: Better Luck Next Time, Potter by littlesinner.

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Passage of Time masterlist

2009-08-12T01:35:51Z

The Passage of Time Challenge
In honor of Harry and Ginny's birthdays, we decided to host a challenge for fic and artwork. And here they are... the fabulous fics and art created by our members, to celebrate our favorite characters. Please take a minute to browse through and let the authors and artists know just how awesome they are.

The due date is today, Ginny's birthday, but if you ~~(like me)~~ are not quite done polishing your story, just post it when you can and then leave us a link here. :)

a moment by ladywhizbee
a second by ginevrawp
a minute by pluschi
a quarter hour - claimed by lyras
an hour by mhersheybar
an afternoon by katwoman_68
a morning by lunalovepotter
a night by jamieln612
a yesterday by paukenfrau
a fortnight - claimed by antosha_c
a Quidditch season by pettybureaucrat
a Hogwarts term by r_becca
a year by florahart
a decade by almond_joyz
an age - claimed by elysianflowers

time to pay the piper by danfan74
making up for lost time by aggiebell90
time heals all wounds by emmacmf
waste of time by dragyn_42
time is money - claimed by st_dl
time flies when you're having fun by ivylaurelrose
time enough by blueeyedgrl
prime time by ithinkiamlost
killing time - claimed by akissinacrisis
that time again by tosca1390
just a matter of time by mollywheezy
time waits for no one by rumpelsnorcack
next time by stmargarets
out of time - claimed by pumpkinpasty
better luck next time by littlesinner

Issue 217: August 4, 2009

2009-08-04T14:23:44Z

Happenings
hpgw_otp is hosting the Passage of Time Challenge -- come and join us!
This week's theme at hpgw100 is grumpy.
This month's challenge at catchmysnitch is skin.
crack_broom, a fandom-wide reccing community, needs Harry/Ginny fans to recommend their favorite H/G fics. Sign up for a month (just 4-5 recs) here.
hp_canon_fest is a new exchange fest for canon pairings! Sign up here.

Discussions
jbangelo recommends 'Touch Me'
r_becca recommends 'Possession'
ronmionefan shares a still from the HBP movie.
hgrhfan35 posted photos of Dan from a magazine shoot.

Graphics
ivylaurelrose drew Time Flies When Having Fun (Harry and Ginny on brooms)
inkberry drew Harry and Ginny
Anonymous drew Surprise Visit (ADULT - not work safe.)
elaryn drew Reflections in Harry's Glasses (ADULT - Not work safe. Post also contains other pairings.)
tai-h drew Ginny lineart.
danfan74 created a Harry/Ginny wallpaper.
cookiestome made 208 icons featuring Dan, Bonnie, and other HP actors.
masterofmystery made 56 icons featuring Dan Radcliffe.
mah_akh made 30 HBP icons
bonnie93 made 3 HP icons.

Fiction
dukebrymin wrote Where Is He? [drabble]
sassyfrass_kerr wrote He Knew [drabble]
danfan74 wrote Love, Interrupted [drabble]
aggiebell90 wrote A Pox on All Of You [drabble]
fics_by_fumph wrote Enough - Harry and Ginny’s fifth anniversary celebration doesn’t work out quite the way they planned...
himey_kitty wrote By the Lake - HBP missing moment: Harry and Ginny's happy hour by the lake.
sheffers81 wrote Red Faces - Harry and Ginny have offered to babysit Teddy for the day and are not proving to be very successful at it but as Harry puts it, "Surely it's all good practice for the future."
elsi_disappear wrote Before There Was an End (there was only you) - When she tries to move again he blocks her with his body which, to her great annoyance, has grown over the year to be slightly taller and more well built. She catches the strength in his arms when her skin brushes his toward the door.
mhersheybar wrote Skiving - “Come on, I have an idea.” Harry tugged insistently on Ginny’s hand and she had no choice but to follow him down the corridor.
dukebrymin posted A Harry/Ginny Love Story, told in 100-Word Drabbles.
akissinacrisis wrote Perpendicular - AU: Harry Potter, member of Stonewall High’s sixth form, meets a pretty redhead at a party.
tosca1390 wrote Twin Pillars - His life was parchment and ink and publicity stunts, and it wasn’t exactly what he’d thought it would be.
tosca1390 wrote For Now - They hadn’t made it past the Fat Lady before Harry was overcome with his urge to kiss Ginny again.
yellowitchgrl wrote I Choose You - Ginny's 17th Birthday involved a lot of food, friends, and Firewhisky... now she and Harry awake to the aftermath. They have some tough choices to make.
katwoman_68 wrote Shopping (R) Ginny doesn't like shopping with Mrs. Weasley, so she invites Harry along to distract her.
newshoundt61 began One Fine Day with Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 (Adult) Harry and Ginny ended their relationship two years ago, but Harry has never lost hope of being reunited with his one true love.
Amblewat updated A New Beginning with Chapter 3 - Albus Dumbledore is dead and the wizarding world is at a crossroads. Harry Potter is right in the middle. He knows he has to destroy Voldemort but he cannot do it alone.
serendipity_50 updated Inner Demons with Chapter 30 - Harry goes looking for trouble and finds it.
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 31 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.
little0bird updated The First Day with Chapter 40 - The first year after the battle.

The Fandom at Large
potter_chicago is a new community for HP fans in the Chicago area.
hp_revival is a community for posting new and old fics.
lothy presents a fandom guide to RSS feeds.
tbranch shares A magazine article about fanart.

Editors' Picks
laugh: cleolinda has boiled the HBP movie down to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 15 Minutes.
Actors: Bonnie Wright attended an Esquire party, and looked great on the red carpet.
buy: Tonner Dolls will soon be releasing a collectible Ginny Weasley doll.
discuss: lilly_lovely talks about how to write good comments.

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The Passage of Time Challenge - for fic and art!

2009-07-31T03:19:18Z

In honor of Harry's and Ginny's birthdays, hpgw_otp is hosting another challenge! Each of our favorite characters will be another year older, and so we present...

The Passage of Time Challenge

Here's how it works: Pick a challenge (listed behind the cut), and write a short story (500 - 2000 words suggested) or draw a piece of artwork inspired by your choice. All entries should be Harry/Ginny, meaning that they should explore the relationship between Harry and Ginny, although they do not have to be focused on romance.

Comment below to claim a challenge, then post your story or artwork to your own journal and give us the link-- we'll compile a master list for everyone to enjoy. :)
Please try to have all stories and artwork finished by Ginny's birthday, August 11th.

See the master list of fics and artwork produced for this challenge here!

a moment - claimed by ladywhizbee
a second - claimed by ginevrawp
a minute - claimed by pluschi
a quarter hour - claimed by lyras
a half hour
an hour - claimed by mhersheybar
an afternoon - claimed by katwoman_68
a morning - claimed by lunalovepotter
a night - claimed by jamieln612
a day
a yesterday - claimed by paukenfrau
a week
a fortnight - claimed by antosha_c
a month
a lunar cycle
a season in nature
a Quidditch season - claimed by pettybureaucrat
a Hogwarts term - claimed by r_becca
a year - claimed by florahart
a decade - claimed by almond_joyz
an age - claimed by elysianflowers

time out
time to pay the piper - claimed by danfan74
making up for lost time - claimed by aggiebell90
time heals all wounds - claimed by emmacmf
waste of time - claimed by dragyn_42
time is money - claimed by st_dl
time flies when you're having fun - claimed by ivylaurelrose
time's up
time enough - claimed by blueeyedgrl
so much to do, so little time
just in time
prime time - claimed by ithinkiamlost
doing time
killing time - claimed by akissinacrisis
that time again - claimed by tosca1390
time on my hands
just a matter of time - claimed by mollywheezy
time waits for no one - claimed by rumpelsnorcack
next time - claimed by stmargarets
out of time - claimed by pumpkinpasty
better luck next time - claimed by littlesinner

...claiming is open for as long as the challenges last, but act fast... each challenge can only be claimed once, and time's a-wasting!

Issue 216: July 28, 2009

2009-07-28T12:55:48Z

Happenings
weasley_100's second prompt is freckles. Details here.
undeniables has been updated with new fic!
This week's theme at hpgw100 is Dawn.

Discussion
rahirah talks about voice.

Graphics
Icons by penny_sieve here.
Icons by dissendiun here.
Icons by lies106 here.
Anonymous drew Ginny's Vacation, Harry's Nightmare.
Ginny-and-Harry by ame-yuku
Harry/Ginny by denebtenoh
Ginny Weasley by tansy9
Ginny by elalendi
Harry by fya-shellk

Fiction
A New Beginning by danfan74 [Drabble]
By The Lake by himeykitty: HBP missing moment: Harry and Ginny's happy hour by the lake.
Enough by harry
Falling by cybermathwitch: Ginny tries to forget about her feelings for Harry. That doesn't work for either of them.
For You by dragyn_42: She did what she did for him. Always for him.
Forever Dreaming by rumpelsnorcack: Harry and Ginny take a moment for themselves on a stressful day.
Her Man by pluschi: "The thing is," he started hesitantly while carefully keeping an eye on Ron, "that Dean there hasn’t got a clue on what to do with Ginny."
Love, Marriage, Dating, Children, Dating (Again) by Anonymuos: Ron consults a self-help manual, in an effort to 'reignite the spark'.
On A Night Like This by paukenfrau: Harry finds solace from the trials of parenthood in a poignant memory from his teenage years. [Updated, chapter 4]
Possession by ladywhizbee: An ache resonates, deep under her ribs—in the pit of her stomach. And despite the fact that she will be Quidditch Captain this year, and despite the fact that Hermione is coming back to school with her—this gnawing still lingers.
Skin by shocolate: What the fuck did I just say? I told Ron his sister has lovely skin – I’ve lost my mind.
The Maddening Crowd by deadwoodpecker: Harry's best source of comfort is missing in action. Fireworks ensue. [Adult]
The Last Reunion by lyras: Reunited after a two-week separation, Harry and Ginny have some sex issues to discuss. [Adult]
The Grim by sassyfrass_kerr: After fifth year, Harry receives a special present, and Ginny gets one too.
These Last Few Hours by katwoman_68 [Drabble]
This Beauty By My Side by jk_salmeier: There were some nights, not unlike tonight, when Harry would wonder what he ever did to deserve a life like this, to be able to have such a beauty like Ginny by his side.
Twin Pillars by tosca1390: His life was parchment and ink and publicity stunts, and it wasn’t exactly what he’d thought it would be.

Fandom-at-large
Names registered for possible use at Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.
Bonnie Wright to study film at college.

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Issue 215: July 21, 2009

2009-07-21T12:10:14Z

Happenings
hbpchallenge is a new community for short fanworks related to the new movie. Challenges are here.
harryandginny.org has been updated with HD caps from the HBP movie.
Simply Undeniable has been updated with lots of new fic!

Discussions
jumbled_emotion wonders what you thought of Harry and Ginny's kiss in the movie.
stmargarets offers her thoughts on Harry and Ginny in the movies.
ronmionefan shares an interview with Dan and Bonnie.
starrlit_eyes shares an article on Bonnie.
jbangelo recommends 'Two Conversations' and 'Missing Moments.

Graphics
CPatten drew Harry and Ginny
kiz_chan drew Harry and Ginny
LilyWhiteBlack drew So Close
ashiteru1984 drew Harry and Ginny lineart
Anonymous drew Ginny's Vacation, Harry's Nightmare (Harry with the kids)
Serafina-Malfoy drew Ginny with her diary.
NeoDeadlyRaver drew anime-styled Harry.
slanted_edges drew two pictures of Harry with dark themes.
karate0kat made 35 Bonnie Wright icons
visionaryicons made 54 HBP icons.

Fiction
zagury wrote The Softest Things - "Things had always had a soft feel to Harry when he held them between his fingers."
anthoshevu wrote Fireworks - Harry sat there, waiting for the fireworks.
margaret67 wrote Eye of the Beholder (NC-17) Harry returns home from Auror training for a quiet night, but the night takes an unexpected turn for the better.
lnalvgd wrote And Everything (NC-17) Harry thinks it's best for Ginny to follow her dreams and goals, but for her to also know that he will be there for her waiting in the end.
paukenfrau updated On a Night Like This with Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 - Harry finds solace from the trials of parenthood in a poignant memory from his teenage years.
fbo66 updated Salvation with Chapter 2 - Four weeks on from Harry and Ginny's first meeting after the Battle of Hogwarts. Little snippet of their happy life.
serendipity_50 updated Inner Demons with Chapter 29 - Long-distance relationships are hard under normal circumstances, but Harry and Ginny don’t have the luxury of living normal lives...
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 30 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy? What will he go back to, the life he once had is meaningless now.

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Issue 214: July 15, 2009

2009-07-15T18:49:47Z

Happenings
Half-Blood Prince movie discussion post at hg_silverlining.
ginny_bigbang signups are now open.
Simply Undeniable has been updated here.
Recommendation on crack_broom here.

Discussion
iamtheenemy wants to know what your fandom migration has looked like.

Graphics
Half-Blood Prince picspam by verogeller here.
Icons by amortentia_gal.
New photoshoot pics posted by ronmionefan here.
Hi Res screen caps of HBO's First Look.
Various icons by ng_x here.
Bonnie Wright interview from the New York premiere.
Icons by sodapop_01.
Pictures of Bonnie and Dan at the New York premiere.
Trail To Happiness by Hollyboo2001. [NWS]
Harry and Ginny by Anna999
Sweethearts by Hollyboo2001
Discussing the Match by Ginevra25 Weasley
Relaxing in the Grounds by Solemnly Swear 22
Ginny Dream by Ryru
6th Year by Marixon
Ginny Weasley by Scarletgothica
Ginny Pencils by Duendefranco
Ginny Weasley by UIPainter
The Cupboard Under the Stairs and Grief by TomScribble

Fiction
A number of Harry/Ginny drabbles by twinsofthesky here.
After the Kiss by katwoman_68: This is the missing moment that took place after Harry and Ginny left the common room after the first kiss.
And She Was by Anonymous: The world was moving and she was right there with it.
Fear by jamieln612 [Drabble]
From Harry, With Love by fics_by_aj: Harry didn't forget.
Happy Birthday, Harry by bennyE5121
Inner Demons by serendipity_50 updated with Chapter 28: Long-distance relationships are hard under normal circumstances, but Harry and Ginny don’t have the luxury of living normal lives.
Magic Fingers by Anonymous: Ginny likes Harry's fingers exactly where they are, thank you very much. [Adult]
Show Me You Love Me by flaminia_x: Harry and Ginny's first time, reuniting after the war.
The Last of Days by zagury: Things change unexpectedly and Harry is lost until "the last of days."
Touching You, Touching Me by almond_joyz: Touch is perhaps the most sensual of the senses. Harry and Ginny enjoy touching. [Adult]
Voyeurism by antoshevu [Drabble, Adult, also Ginny/Luna]

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Issue 213: July 7, 2009

2009-07-07T11:58:01Z

Happenings
The July challenge at catchmysnitch is fireworks.
Posting of gift fics and artwork is going on all month at weasley_fest!
The Quidditch Pitch is sponsoring the Imagination Inspiration Drabble Drive.
Simply Undeniable has been updated.

HBP Movie Clips and Previews
jamieln612 shares two clips from the HBP movie featuring Harry and Ginny.
hgrhfan35 shares video clips from HBO's 'First Look'.

Dan and Bonnie
ronmionefan shares photos of Dan and Bonnie at the premiere.
ITV will air Harry and Ginny's kiss scene.
Dan talks about filming kissing scenes with Bonnie.
Dan is 'thrilled' that DH has been split into two films
interview with Bonnie along with Tom Felton and James & Oliver Phelps.
Bonnie tells the LA Times why Ginny is the right girl for Harry.
Dan wishes he was taller.
The Telegraph calls Dan 'a cool nerd'.

Graphics
LilywhiteBlack drew After Class (Trio and Ginny)
dodeliusza drew Ginny with a snitch.
iamfez has added new HBP caps to harryandginny.org
lovely_ju made 8 HP wallpapers featuring Harry and Ginny.

Fiction
sassyfrass_kerr wrote Dear Ginny [drabble]
valkyriekat wrote A Whisper and Felix - He wanted to see Ginny one more time before setiing out after the first Horcrux.
aibhinn wrote Happy Anniversary - Anniversaries with three children can be…entertaining.
Anonymous wrote Stuck on a Boy (R) The world was a different place; Ginny hoped that didn't mean Harry's feelings were different, too.
Anonymous wrote End of the Road - A walk in the grounds at Hogwarts brings back memories.
sem_writes updated The Eighth Years with Chapter 2 - The Eighth Years receive instructions about the coming year. Old friends reconnect.
deadwoodpecker updated A Series of Escalating Dares with Chapter 9 - Harry and Ginny, under the influence of a mysterious blue bottle, make a few decisions that end up changing their lives forever. Harry and Ginny never got together in HBP, although everything else is canon.
kezzabear updated Finding Us with chapter 12 and chapter 13. [no summary]
kezzabear updated Rebuilding Life with Chapter 29 - Harry has defeated Voldemort but is going back to his life going to be easy?
little0bird updated The First Day with Chapter 37 - The first year after the battle.

Editors' Picks
how-to: gold-seven presents a digital coloring tutorial.

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