My Works in 2021
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paulamcgThis year I've shared 28 stories, two tiny poems and seven pictures. (Four of these works have so far been shared only anonymously or only with a mod.)
All through the year I've felt that I've written less than before, and I've resorted to dabbling in fanart a bit more often than in 2020 (when I posted three pictures.) I'm surprised to see that the number of new fics is almost exactly the same as last year. (However, last year I counted eight Neville drabbles as one fic, but this year I regard each of the shortest fics, too, as a separate story – as separate as any piece of my work can be.) This year's wordcount is only around 63 400. That's over 10K words fewer than last year and not much more than half of what I wrote in 2019.
Having arranged these pieces here in the order of the events in my first-five-HP-books-consistent universe, I'm surprised to see that in 2021 I almost completely avoided writing stories set before 1981. There's only one proper pre-Azkaban Sirius/Remus fic (Doing Better) in this list, while in 2019 almost all my stories were about the young Marauders.
EDITED in January 2022 to add two pieces of fic and one piece of fanart from fests: Uplifting Magic and Becoming What He Chooses, and Sweet, Warm Love .
EDITED (only) in January 2023 to add what I forgot I'd included in the word count: Too Old for Playing.
(1970s and 1980s)
Signs That Identify the Werewolf (Remus, G, 26 words)
Another answer to question ten in the Marauders' OWL examination (OotP, Chapter 28).
Young Wormtail (G, watercolour)
A portrait of Peter, one of the friends who did their best to offer some help.
Too Old for Playing (Severus, M, 5732 words)
Perhaps Severus wanted attention and appreciation, perhaps the loyalty of a friend, or someone he could save, or someone to fuck.
My Marauder Mates (Remus, Sirius, Peter, G, pencil drawings)
Prongs wants to practise drawing portraits.
Love Dares Us to Dance (Lily/James, Remus/Sirius, Peter, G, coloured pencils)
Three snapshots from the (first) Marauder wedding.
Doing Better (Sirius/Remus, M, 5847 words)
Out on an Order mission with James in December 1979, Sirius can't help worrying more and more that his Moony needs him back as soon as possible.
Trying His Best (Sirius/Remus, G, 163 words)
Some songs by one of Lily's favourite bands marked moments Sirius would not forget.
Any Gift of True Caring (Remus/OC, Remus/Sirius, M, 13786 words)
In November 1985, when he has almost managed to forget those he's lost and himself as well, Remus can't help being rescued by someone who wants at least what's left of his body.
New Joys (Amelia/Molly, Molly/Arthur, G, 1331 words)
At Christmas 1987, Amelia's music collection and her Muggle devices evoke excitement in one of her guests, and build up an atmosphere for a tender moment between her and the other one.
Close to You (Molly/Amelia, Molly/Arthur, G, 948 words)
It's the first of September 1989. Molly can finally see Fred and George, too, off at King's Cross, and she's got a ticket to a concert.
The Twins in a Storm (Fred & George, G, watercolour)
Fred and George flying their brooms in a thunderstorm.
(1993 - 2000)
Black With a Tail (Sybill/Remus, G, 560 words)
At Halloween 1993, Sybill sees a frightening apparition, as well as conflicting emotions on a dear, pale face.
Keeping Company (Pomona & Rolanda, Pomona/Poppy, G, 200 words)
A few days after Halloween 1993, a neep lantern is not the only source of warmth and comfort at the edge of Pomona's root vegetable patch.
Uplifting Magic (Poppy/Pomona, Remus/Sirius, G, 3537 words)
On Christmas Day in 1993, after only thirteen people have attended the lunch in the Great Hall, some special treats await those most in need of holiday cheer.
Get Away, Come Out (Sirius/Remus, T, 1418 words)
A couple of nights after the reunion in the Shrieking Shack, Sirius can't help wanting to be hurled farther away across the skies. He remembers what he is able to, while it's hard to trust he'll manage to unveil who he's been and who he can be.
This Mind Now, This Far (Sirius/Remus, Sirius/OC, G, 1457 words)
Why a couple of brightly-coloured birds brought cheerful letters from Harry's godfather in summer 1994.
Free to Wait (Cho/Luna, G, 100 words)
On New Year's Day 1995, Cho's surprised how lovely it is to dance with a girl.
Barely a Touch (Tonks/Amelia, G, 250 words)
When they've discovered that they share love for Muggle music in common, and Tonks gets both an invitation and appreciative glances at her legs, she's looking forward to her first kiss from a witch, certain that Amelia Bones is attracted to her and only cautious – as one of her generation might be – to reveal that she's into women.
Appreciate Being a Friend (Amelia/Tonks, Tonks/Tiberius, Arthur/Molly, Amelia/Molly, G, 936 words)
In mid-December 1995, after romance has eluded her once again, Amelia Bones must host a dreary Ministry function.
Human Company (Mr Tibbles & Arabella, Arabella/Sirius, Sirius/Remus, G, 1490 words)
In spring 1996, Mr Tibbles accompanies his mistress Arabella Doreen Figg on an Order duty in 12 Grimmauld Place and witnesses a romantic scene.
To Go Waltzing (Arabella/Sirius, G, watercolour)
A romantic scene in 12 Grimmauld Place.
Like Her? (Cho/Angelina, G, 250 words)
The night in May 1996 right after Ravenclaw has been beaten by Gryffindor in Quidditch, both Cho and Angelina have reasons to stay awake and feel like flying.
Gifts of Change (Neville & Remus, Neville/Harry, Remus/Sirius, Remus/OC, G, 2663 words)
By Halloween 1996 Neville knew a lot more about Remus Lupin's past and present. Now it was time for change and for encouraging each other.
Becoming What He Chooses (Neville/Harry, Neville & Pomona, Neville & Remus, Harry & Remus, M, 6719 words)
When Neville and Harry return to Hogwarts at the beginning of November 1996, having spent two weeks with Remus Lupin, their relationship and their understanding of magic and of what protects them have changed.
He's Come Back (Sirius/Remus, G, 1225 words)
After the veil's gone, Sirius realises that there's no way but back to the scene where he was once captured.
Harry Aiming at a Monster (Harry, Typhon, G, watercolour)
(My only work marked for another fandom besides HP: Ancient Greek Religion & Lore)
(2002 - 2033)
Sweet, Warm Love (Hermione/Charlie, T, coloured pencils)
A baby dragon and a benevolent snowwitch witness a romantic moment.
Real and Romantic (Luna/Cho, G, 200 words)
Cho's always enjoyed flying and exploring nature, and now Luna's planned more.
A Swaying Route (Luna/Cho, G, 3153 words)
When Luna loves Cho, she's willing and able to transform her own wants. She wants an adventure, and this weekend the two of them can share something like that.
Gifts (Luna, G, 12 words)
(A holiday haiku)
Another Blossom (Neville/Harry, Neville & Luna, G, 100 words)
In May 2003 Neville is happy to witness Harry's pleasure in a flowering orchard, and to hear Luna's news.
The Right Choice (Ginny/Luna, G, 511 words)
In July 2007, at the end of a dinner party in the orchard, Ginny may start guiding Luna in a new direction.
The Wonder of Bearing (Ginny/Luna, T, 3221 words)
Luna's daughter is now also Ginny's, and perhaps Snorkacks can help them figure out how best to become a family of four.
To Be a Princess (Ginny/Luna, G, 250 words)
Perhaps Ginny can take a nap with her head in Luna's lap while their children are playing on the lawn.
Enough to Get Through (Lavender/Arthur, G, 447 words)
What can you do? When it's Valentine's Day and you have no love and feel old.
A Promising Find (Ginny/Luna, Cho/Gabrielle, M, 2821 words)
In October 2033, Ginny can find a new direction with some help from Luna.
New Beginnings (Luna/Ginny, Cho/Gabrielle, G, 4043 words)
After Luna concludes that a trip to the Pyrenees can help her wife, they get distracted to reading some letters Cho sent from there fifteen years earlier, when her life was changing.
Presenting the works in this way has made this post long enough. I think I'd better make another one with an end of year fanfic meme.
All through the year I've felt that I've written less than before, and I've resorted to dabbling in fanart a bit more often than in 2020 (when I posted three pictures.) I'm surprised to see that the number of new fics is almost exactly the same as last year. (However, last year I counted eight Neville drabbles as one fic, but this year I regard each of the shortest fics, too, as a separate story – as separate as any piece of my work can be.) This year's wordcount is only around 63 400. That's over 10K words fewer than last year and not much more than half of what I wrote in 2019.
Having arranged these pieces here in the order of the events in my first-five-HP-books-consistent universe, I'm surprised to see that in 2021 I almost completely avoided writing stories set before 1981. There's only one proper pre-Azkaban Sirius/Remus fic (Doing Better) in this list, while in 2019 almost all my stories were about the young Marauders.
EDITED in January 2022 to add two pieces of fic and one piece of fanart from fests: Uplifting Magic and Becoming What He Chooses, and Sweet, Warm Love .
EDITED (only) in January 2023 to add what I forgot I'd included in the word count: Too Old for Playing.
(1970s and 1980s)
Signs That Identify the Werewolf (Remus, G, 26 words)
Another answer to question ten in the Marauders' OWL examination (OotP, Chapter 28).
Young Wormtail (G, watercolour)
A portrait of Peter, one of the friends who did their best to offer some help.
Too Old for Playing (Severus, M, 5732 words)
Perhaps Severus wanted attention and appreciation, perhaps the loyalty of a friend, or someone he could save, or someone to fuck.
My Marauder Mates (Remus, Sirius, Peter, G, pencil drawings)
Prongs wants to practise drawing portraits.
Love Dares Us to Dance (Lily/James, Remus/Sirius, Peter, G, coloured pencils)
Three snapshots from the (first) Marauder wedding.
Doing Better (Sirius/Remus, M, 5847 words)
Out on an Order mission with James in December 1979, Sirius can't help worrying more and more that his Moony needs him back as soon as possible.
Trying His Best (Sirius/Remus, G, 163 words)
Some songs by one of Lily's favourite bands marked moments Sirius would not forget.
Any Gift of True Caring (Remus/OC, Remus/Sirius, M, 13786 words)
In November 1985, when he has almost managed to forget those he's lost and himself as well, Remus can't help being rescued by someone who wants at least what's left of his body.
New Joys (Amelia/Molly, Molly/Arthur, G, 1331 words)
At Christmas 1987, Amelia's music collection and her Muggle devices evoke excitement in one of her guests, and build up an atmosphere for a tender moment between her and the other one.
Close to You (Molly/Amelia, Molly/Arthur, G, 948 words)
It's the first of September 1989. Molly can finally see Fred and George, too, off at King's Cross, and she's got a ticket to a concert.
The Twins in a Storm (Fred & George, G, watercolour)
Fred and George flying their brooms in a thunderstorm.
(1993 - 2000)
Black With a Tail (Sybill/Remus, G, 560 words)
At Halloween 1993, Sybill sees a frightening apparition, as well as conflicting emotions on a dear, pale face.
Keeping Company (Pomona & Rolanda, Pomona/Poppy, G, 200 words)
A few days after Halloween 1993, a neep lantern is not the only source of warmth and comfort at the edge of Pomona's root vegetable patch.
Uplifting Magic (Poppy/Pomona, Remus/Sirius, G, 3537 words)
On Christmas Day in 1993, after only thirteen people have attended the lunch in the Great Hall, some special treats await those most in need of holiday cheer.
Get Away, Come Out (Sirius/Remus, T, 1418 words)
A couple of nights after the reunion in the Shrieking Shack, Sirius can't help wanting to be hurled farther away across the skies. He remembers what he is able to, while it's hard to trust he'll manage to unveil who he's been and who he can be.
This Mind Now, This Far (Sirius/Remus, Sirius/OC, G, 1457 words)
Why a couple of brightly-coloured birds brought cheerful letters from Harry's godfather in summer 1994.
Free to Wait (Cho/Luna, G, 100 words)
On New Year's Day 1995, Cho's surprised how lovely it is to dance with a girl.
Barely a Touch (Tonks/Amelia, G, 250 words)
When they've discovered that they share love for Muggle music in common, and Tonks gets both an invitation and appreciative glances at her legs, she's looking forward to her first kiss from a witch, certain that Amelia Bones is attracted to her and only cautious – as one of her generation might be – to reveal that she's into women.
Appreciate Being a Friend (Amelia/Tonks, Tonks/Tiberius, Arthur/Molly, Amelia/Molly, G, 936 words)
In mid-December 1995, after romance has eluded her once again, Amelia Bones must host a dreary Ministry function.
Human Company (Mr Tibbles & Arabella, Arabella/Sirius, Sirius/Remus, G, 1490 words)
In spring 1996, Mr Tibbles accompanies his mistress Arabella Doreen Figg on an Order duty in 12 Grimmauld Place and witnesses a romantic scene.
To Go Waltzing (Arabella/Sirius, G, watercolour)
A romantic scene in 12 Grimmauld Place.
Like Her? (Cho/Angelina, G, 250 words)
The night in May 1996 right after Ravenclaw has been beaten by Gryffindor in Quidditch, both Cho and Angelina have reasons to stay awake and feel like flying.
Gifts of Change (Neville & Remus, Neville/Harry, Remus/Sirius, Remus/OC, G, 2663 words)
By Halloween 1996 Neville knew a lot more about Remus Lupin's past and present. Now it was time for change and for encouraging each other.
Becoming What He Chooses (Neville/Harry, Neville & Pomona, Neville & Remus, Harry & Remus, M, 6719 words)
When Neville and Harry return to Hogwarts at the beginning of November 1996, having spent two weeks with Remus Lupin, their relationship and their understanding of magic and of what protects them have changed.
He's Come Back (Sirius/Remus, G, 1225 words)
After the veil's gone, Sirius realises that there's no way but back to the scene where he was once captured.
Harry Aiming at a Monster (Harry, Typhon, G, watercolour)
(My only work marked for another fandom besides HP: Ancient Greek Religion & Lore)
(2002 - 2033)
Sweet, Warm Love (Hermione/Charlie, T, coloured pencils)
A baby dragon and a benevolent snowwitch witness a romantic moment.
Real and Romantic (Luna/Cho, G, 200 words)
Cho's always enjoyed flying and exploring nature, and now Luna's planned more.
A Swaying Route (Luna/Cho, G, 3153 words)
When Luna loves Cho, she's willing and able to transform her own wants. She wants an adventure, and this weekend the two of them can share something like that.
Gifts (Luna, G, 12 words)
(A holiday haiku)
Another Blossom (Neville/Harry, Neville & Luna, G, 100 words)
In May 2003 Neville is happy to witness Harry's pleasure in a flowering orchard, and to hear Luna's news.
The Right Choice (Ginny/Luna, G, 511 words)
In July 2007, at the end of a dinner party in the orchard, Ginny may start guiding Luna in a new direction.
The Wonder of Bearing (Ginny/Luna, T, 3221 words)
Luna's daughter is now also Ginny's, and perhaps Snorkacks can help them figure out how best to become a family of four.
To Be a Princess (Ginny/Luna, G, 250 words)
Perhaps Ginny can take a nap with her head in Luna's lap while their children are playing on the lawn.
Enough to Get Through (Lavender/Arthur, G, 447 words)
What can you do? When it's Valentine's Day and you have no love and feel old.
A Promising Find (Ginny/Luna, Cho/Gabrielle, M, 2821 words)
In October 2033, Ginny can find a new direction with some help from Luna.
New Beginnings (Luna/Ginny, Cho/Gabrielle, G, 4043 words)
After Luna concludes that a trip to the Pyrenees can help her wife, they get distracted to reading some letters Cho sent from there fifteen years earlier, when her life was changing.
Presenting the works in this way has made this post long enough. I think I'd better make another one with an end of year fanfic meme.
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Date: 2021-12-31 10:06 pm (UTC)Writing rare pairs have their own little pleasures. You may not ever get many hits, but the people who read them do appreciate them. That's what I've found from hiding out in rare fandoms these last few years.
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