[modly privileges] I'm mod. I'm taking some modly privileges. annwn_anon is desperately seeking a Neville Longbottom and a Lucius Malfoy. Check and out the comm and apply! annwn_anon! [/end modly privileges]

On a different note, the poll results for the next round are tied, please VOTE HERE as soon as you can. I want the majority vote, because it will win out. :)

Poll #1178727
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

When should luna_exchange hold its next exchange?

Masterlist for Spring 2008 Exchange

shiiki wrote "Extraordinary is in the Eyes of the Beholder" for rebbe.
attilatehbun wrote Still Life With for butterfly_kate.
kcstories wrote Something Wicked for zephre.
peskywhistpaw wrote Beyond what the Eye Can See for shiiki.
rarity wrote The Street Fair for peskywhistpaw.
rebbe wrote You Always Liked Apples Best for kcstories.
i_claudia wrote Apricote Wine for attilatehbun.
zephre drew The Namesake for i_claudia.
redshoeson wrote The Orphan for rarity.
rarity wrote Self-Discovery for redshoeson.
i_am_girlfriday wrote Homecoming for antoshevu.
butterfly_kate wrote Incredible Things for i_am_girlfriday.
antoshevu wrote A Wit Beyond Measure for luna_exchange.

Title: Wit Beyond Measure
Rating: PG-13
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: DH-compliant. Ghost-storiness. Character death.
Summary (fic only): We are born alone.
Original Prompt: Briefly describe what you want: Ships: Luna with...Tom Riddle (preferable), Harry, Tonks, Hemrione, Cho, Charlie... or Luna in a threesome with Tom and Harry. I also wouldn't mind a gen fic about Luna and her father. :)
Setting: anywhere, but I usually like Hogwarts. Or a place they've never been before.
Basic plot: hmmm, anything. :-)
Tone of the fic: If it's a shippy fic, please make is romantic. :) Perhaps mysterious as well? I don't mind fluff as long as it's not too fluffy. I also love angst, especially if it's Harry or Tom angsting and Luna comes to their aid.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: Can Tom Riddle be in there? Perhaps in his diary, unharmed? XD But it's not necessary.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: Any rating is fine :)
Canon or AU? Any, but slanting towards AU
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Anything with Draco or Ginny in it. Please no necrophilia, scat, golden showers, humiliation, or excessive bloodplay.

( Wit Beyond Measure )

Title: Incredible Things
Rating: PG
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: References events in DH.
Summary (fic only): Luna/Dean. Luna discovers incredible things when on holiday with some of her friends from the D.A.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: Post DH. I'm open to Luna/Dean, Luna/George, but please no Luna/Neville. I am interested in Luna/Ron as friends or more but not as an OTP because I would like the feel to be true to canon and obviously Ron ends up with Hermione in the epilogue :)
Tone of the fic: Can be anything, but if it's angsty I'd like some resolution by the end.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: None that I can think of.
Preferred rating of the fic you want: I'm open to rating, but even if it's G I'd prefer something mature in style.
Canon or AU? Canon, but since I want something that's post DH that is totally open to interpretation.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Character death, slash.

( Incredible Things )

Title: Homecoming
Rating: PG
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: Post-Deathly Hallows, Second Person POV
Summary (fic only): Luna doesn’t visit the Potters, but she does return to them.
Original Prompt: Briefly describe what you want: Luna visiting the Potters.
Tone of the fic: I'm open for anything—Luna/Harry/Ginny is my OT3, so romance or PWP is fine, het, femmeslash or a threesome; angst and/or fluff work; gen is cool too, though I like to see the ways in which Luna connects to Harry and Ginny as individuals and as a couple, so...
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: Ravenclaw's diadem.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: G to NC-17. Whatever!
Canon or AU? Canon would be my preference. AU's okay, so long as there's a clear point of departure from canon—and a clear reason for departing. Just saying EWE doesn't work for me.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Any ship that includes Draco with anyone other than a Slytherin really doesn't interest me—to be honest, Draco doesn't interest me, so if he's central to the plot it had better be for a really good reason. Darkfic-for-darkfic's-sake (it's-all-awful-and-then-people-die); I can enjoy exploring the dark side but again, I'd like it to be for a reason. I'm a curious-minded person, so some kinky stuff is okay (for a reason, blah-blah-blah), but any kink beyond the garden variety might be tough for me to swallow (so, yeah, no non-sexual-bodily-fluids kink, no heavy-duty S&M, D/s, bondage, breathplay, etc.). Chan (especially cross-gen), non-con and dub-con are major squicks for me, so if they are going to be included, it needs to be dealt with in a realistic manner. I don't find child abuse or rape sexy, so, once again... it'd better be there for a good reason. ;-)

( Homecoming )

Title: Self-Discovery
Rating: PG
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: if you squint, there's implied Luna/Cho and femmeslash
Summary: Luna is on a journey of self-discovery.
Original Prompt: Briefly describe what you want: Luna's life after the war.
Tone of the fic: Thoughtful, possibly angsty.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: Nostalgia, coming to terms with the past.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: Any rating is good with me.
Canon or AU? I'm happy with either.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Rape/non-con/dub-con, chan, knifeplay, bloodplay, necro, stereotypical gender roles, bestiality, watersports, scat, Roman showers.

( Self-Discovery )

Title: The Orphan
Rating: PG for implied sexuality
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: Spoilers through Book 7.
Summary: "It was difficult for Astor to imagine his mother with a man, or with anyone else for that matter."
Notes: Special thanks to rosehiptea for a rockin' Luna-centric beta. Without you, we might still be in the dark about what Astor was thinking.
Original Prompt: A dark, angst-filled fic about Luna getting together with someone who, until the end, is unnamed. The giftee requested a canon fic, and this fic is AU post-HP:DH. I apologize; this plot bunny sunk its teeth so far into me that I couldn't shake it. I hope it's all right that it's AU post-books.
Briefly describe what you want: A dark, angst-filled fic about Luna getting together with someone who, until the end, is unnamed. Preferred ships: Draco/Luna, Pansy/Luna, Harry/Luna
Tone of the fic: dark, romantic, and angsty
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: anonymity of the person she is having the realtionship until the end (but I do want to find out soon at the end!)
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: PG13 to NC17
Canon or AU? Canon
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): pure fluff. the loss of anonymity early in the fic. out of character-ness for either Luna or the other person in the relationship

( The Orphan )

Title: The Namesake
Rating: G
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: spoilers for DH
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: I'd like war or post-war Luna, maybe something with coming to terms with the past, fresh starts, and so forth. I love plot twists, too, and I'm a sucker for canon-- though you don't necessarily have to include canon from the interviews. Rolf Scamander, for example, doesn't have to exist... I have a soft spot for Luna/George.
Tone of the fic: Angsty or a darker tone is good, as long as there's a few sweet moments and a hopeful/happy ending.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: her radish earrings!
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: R and under, please!
Canon or AU? Canon up until the end of DH-- anything goes after that
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): any inter-generational ships, OOC Luna, Luna/Draco.

( The Nakesake )

Title: Apricot Wine
Rating: PG
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: None, though there are vague mentions of scenes from Deathly Hallows (but if you haven’t read that yet, what are you doing on the internet?)
Summary: After the end of the war, Dean thinks he’s free to live his own life and forget about the darkness of the past. Luna shows up to remind him of a promise he made, and in keeping it, his world shifts irrevocably.
Original Prompt:
Briefly Describe what you want: “Dean/Luna anything, with bonus points for any artistic-ness. Possibly Dean trying to explain something Muggle to her, something that she considers crazy/weird.

- Luna getting in a argument with someone, cause it's difficult to imagine and has the potential for hilarity.
- Hagrid and Luna friendship, complete with bonding over unusual animals. Could take place during Hogwarts years or after.
- Luna confronting her father about what he did to save her.
- Luna should be a real Ravenclaw, not simply 'twirly-fingers wacky'.
Tone of the fic: Funny! Crack is also good, especially if you choose the Hagrid and Luna bonding prompt.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: Luna doing something normal is a decidedly not-normal way. For example, painting upside down. Anything goes, really.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: Anything, as long as it's appropriate to the fic. Don't tack on smut or foul language just because you can, but I'd love it so long as it makes sense.
Canon or AU? As canon as possible, but if AU, Way Way Way WAY AU is better. As in, she's in a setting she couldn't possibly be in and still have it canon.
Deal Breakers: Dub/non-con. Excessive angst. As far as ships, I'm cool with just about anything except teacher/student. Even post-Hogwarts. No hurt/comfort.”

( Apricot Wine )

Title: You Always Liked Apples Best
Rating: G
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: Spoilers for what Luna does after Deathly Hallows is finished. No warnings.
Summary (fic only): She almost feels like she is in England once again. It's not that she dislikes India, no -- it's just that home is home no matter where you may go, and it would be springtime in England if she was there to see it, no matter how hard that is to remember during the dry summer months of here and now.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: Happy or hopeful ending; realistic (i.e. not overly sappy) romance; hurt/comfort maybe. Angst is fine, but only if it's resolved at the end. Nothing depressing, please.

Ships I like: Neville/Luna, Greg/Luna, Tom/Luna, Ginny/Luna, Pansy/Luna, Ron/Luna.

Alternately, a plotty GEN fic would be most welcome too. For instance: Luna goes on an expedition to find some mythical creature no one’s ever seen; Luna unearths a mystery and no one believes her initially…
Tone of the fic: Hopeful and/or happy.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: spring.
Preferred rating of the fic you want: Don’t care. Story can be anything from G to NC-17.
Canon or AU? Whatever the author prefers.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): No Harry/Luna, Draco/Luna, and please no cross-gen ships involving Luna either; Also, animal cruelty makes me cry, and I’m not a fan of the more extreme kinks (scat, watersports, vomit play, blood play, etc….).

( You Always Liked Apples Best )

Title: The Street Fair
Rating: G
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: None, but Luna/Pansy (e.i. slash)
Summary: Luna wants to surprise Pansy.
Author’s Notes: I hope you like it, and it lives up to any expectations you may have. Sadly, I cannot write in present tense at all. So I'm sorry for not being able to fulfill that request.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: Pansy/Luna, Harry/Luna, Ron/Luna, or Dean/Luna, in some sort of conceivable situation. AN UNUSUAL EVENT! (Maybe even a ridiculous one, knowing Luna.) :D I'd like something that is more plot-based than character-based.
Tone of the fic: Humorous! (But not crack.)
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: if possible, I'd like for it to be told in present-tense. But if not, that's perfectly fine.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: G to PG-13
Canon or AU? Canon, unless you wish to disregard the seventh book
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): swearing, smoking, drinking, drugs, sex (or any references to it). OOCness. Too much fluff, too much angst. A lack of creativity. Weddings. A sad ending. First- or second-person POV

( The Street Fair )

Title: Beyond What the Eye Can See
Rating: G
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: None that I can think of
Summary: Time, then, was measured in laughs and fireflies and gusts of wind; and without conventional meaning, it was as if it did not pass at all. In which a particular, peculiar friendship is formed.
Author’s Notes: I hope you like this, Shiiki! It’s Luna gen, as requested. And there are stars, too… but perhaps not only the ones you were thinking of. :) This takes place right around the sixth book.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: Quite simple: Luna, preferably gen. I'd adore you if you could write Luna friendship fic, but I'm not picky, really.
Tone of the fic: Go with whatever strikes your fancy.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: It'd be awesome if you could weave stars into it somehow, but if not, that's okay.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: Wherever the story takes you!
Canon or AU?: Canon, please!
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Please no slash whatsoever, and I'm not really in the mood for Luna/Neville. I think that's about it.

( Beyond What the Eye Can See )

Title: Something Wicked
Rating: PG
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: Mild DH-spoilers (minus epilogue). Minor Angst.
Summary: (Neville/Luna) The students return to Hogwarts after the war, but Luna soon senses that a new evil is afoot. With Neville's (reluctant) help, she decides to get to the bottom of it.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: I like fics that deal with consequences, with the darker side of Hogwarts, with real problems. I also like hope.
Tone of the fic: romantic, real, hopeful. angst only if people fight their way through it to something more inspiring.
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: I leave it up to the author.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: R-ish
Canon or AU? either, but I prefer EWE-type AUs that don't stray too too far from canon. Although, I've been surprised before by funky AUs that I just love.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): infidelity, character death, unrelenting angst, suicide, self-harm, insanity.

( Something Wicked )

Title: Still Life With
Rating: PG-13
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: None
Pairings/Characters: Luna/Dean
Summary: At least with Luna he stands a decent chance of understanding what's going on when she decides to finish a conversation they'd started months ago. He knows her, understands what she means by the angle of her hips or how much she's chewing on her hair as she speaks.
A/N: This came out Dean POV, because Luna simply would not cooperate, but I think it still counts as being about her. I hope you like it, mystery-type person. Thanks to H, for the life-saving, and to the mods, for putting this all together.
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: A Luna/Dean fic, or if the writer doesn't like the pairing I don't mind Luna gen either. Something set either at a party or in a pub.
Tone of the fic: If it's a ship fic, then romance and a bit of humour. If it's gen, then just Luna being her lovely self would be great (i.e humour, mostly of the uncomfortable kind!)
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: Party poppers.
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: G to NC-17.
Canon or AU? Either is fine.
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): No Luna/Neville please. (I love them both, just don't like them as a couple.) No extreme kink or non-con.)

( Still Life With )

Title: extraordinary is in the eyes of the beholder
Rating: G
Possible Spoilers/Warnings: None
Summary: The world has a lot to teach Luna, and she's happy to learn. For rebbe, who wanted a fic of Luna traveling the world; I hope you like this! Much thanks to A, S, and R for research help and S for the beta!
Original Prompt:
Briefly describe what you want: A fic of Luna traveling the world would be marvelous. Living it. Exploring it. Experiencing it. Preferably not as a naturalist, but it doesn't matter either way
Tone of the fic: Vague, spacey, self-absorbed -- not in the negative sense, but in the sense that she's experiencing everything as much from within as without
An element/line of dialogue/object you would like in your fic: N/A
Preferred rating of the the fic you want: G to PG-15
Canon or AU? Either
Deal Breakers (what don't you want?): Any shipping whatsoever, the inclusion of other canon characters (except in passing mention), the extensive presence of original characters (they can pop up briefly, but nothing more, please), a lack of Luna being spacey and lost (and totally cool with that) in this big, wide world

( Extraordinary is in the Eyes of the Beholder )

Hello! In order five minutes the first story of the first Luna Lovegood Exchange will be posted!

*throws confetti*

Before I get the Luna love going, I want to say two things:

1. Thank you for everyone who participated. You were all amazing. Yes, we still have two fics, but NO ONE has dropped off the face of the earth. Everyone's been charming and are completely talented.

2. The awards are being thought of/out right now. We only have one piece of art I believe, so I'm not quite sure if there will be awards this exchange. But I'm hoping for MORE exchanges once people hear about how awesome the work here is!

3. Remember, comment! Everyone loves comments! BUT if you choose to reply to the comment on your story/art, remember to reply anonymously until the reveal at the end of the exchange (when all work is posted and the "masterlist" is posted). And please do not post your work anywhere else until then to keep the anonymity.

Now on with the beauty of Luna love!

Reminder that all fics/art is due March 20, 2008!

We have a few assignments turned in, but LOTS not. So, poke me if you have questions or concerns about whether yours will be done in time.

Use this header when you hand in any and all assignments (thanks!):

<b>Title:</b> <b>Author/Artist:</b> (will be moved after it is submitted to the mods) <b>Rating:</b> <b>Possible Spoilers/Warnings:</b> <b>Summary (fic only):</b> <b>Original Prompt:</b> (just a note - this part will be moved when it's posted)

The header is basically the same for both art and fic (other than the summary line for the fic). Remember all fics must be 1500 words or higher. (More is almost always better if you are unsure.)

Send final assignments with headers to cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com ("completed luna_exchange fic/piece of art" or something equivalent).

Any questions, concerns, comments, suggestions... email me at cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com (with the subject of "luna_exchange"). :)

Reminder that all fics/art is due March 20, 2008!

We have a few assignments turned in, but LOTS not. So, poke me if you have questions or concerns about whether yours will be done in time.

Use this header when you hand in any and all assignments (thanks!):

<b>Title:</b> <b>Author/Artist:</b> (will be moved after it is submitted to the mods) <b>Rating:</b> <b>Possible Spoilers/Warnings:</b> <b>Summary (fic only):</b> <b>Original Prompt:</b> (just a note - this part will be moved when it's posted)

The header is basically the same for both art and fic (other than the summary line for the fic). Remember all fics must be 1500 words or higher. (More is almost always better if you are unsure.)

Send final assignments with headers to cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com ("completed luna_exchange fic/piece of art" or something equivalent).

Any questions, concerns, comments, suggestions... email me at cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com (with the subject of "luna_exchange"). :)

Reminder that all fics/art is due March 20, 2008!

We have one email from a participant saying they are already done with their assignment. WOW. *bows to them* But before anyone can email anything finished, we need headers!

<b>Title:</b> <b>Author/Artist:</b> (will be moved after it is submitted to the mods) <b>Rating:</b> <b>Possible Spoilers/Warnings:</b> <b>Summary (fic only):</b> <b>Original Prompt:</b> (just a note - this part will be moved when it's posted)

The header is basically the same for both art and fic (other than the summary line for the fic). Remember all fics must be 1500 words or higher. (More is almost always better if you are unsure.)

Send final assignments with headers to cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com ("completed luna_exchange fic/piece of art" or something equivalent).

Any questions, concerns, comments, suggestions... email me at cynicaldreamer86 at gmail dot com (with the subject of "luna_exchange"). :)