ART: Warm Hands, Cold Noses [Neville/Draco - G]

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Title: Warm Hands, Cold Noses
Author/Artist: chibitoaster
Pairing(s):Neville/Draco
Prompt: n/a
Word Count/Art Medium: watercolor
Rating: G
Contains: none.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Notes: Another bit of holiday cuteness. Draco, Neville, plus one.




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Comments

[hiddenhibernian.livejournal.com]

How lovely was that? It took me a second to even notice the plus one, but once you do see it it's obvious what Draco and Neville are looking at. The colours and the shading are amazing, and I love the way you've done the texture of their hair.

Well done!

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

Adorable! Such a sweet family scene! And their hands and hair are gorgeous.

[aigooism.livejournal.com]

DRACO/NEVILLE.

GUHHHHH. Gorgeous. And I love how it's Neville who's holding the baby!!! Such a heartwarming scene! Lovely!

[candamira.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is sooo cute! Love Draco's hair (the whole Draco is one of my favourites!) and how they both look smitten at the baby. The way they both wrap their arms around it protectively - very, very heartwarming! (AND: Nice bag for the nappies and stuff, and they both look stunning in their beautifully coloured polo-neck-jumpers.) It's impressive what you can do with water-colours!

[felaine.livejournal.com]

Lovely, adore the snow and the clothes.

[capitu]

OH my god, this is so cute. I love the colours you used, the snow, and just how warm it feels. I love their hair, and the thick jumpers they're wearing. Beautiful. <3

[suitesamba.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is gorgeous I love the idea, and the snow, and the colors, and how soft and sweet it is. Lovely piece and a nice, gentle start to my morning. Thanks so much for creating this and sharing. <3

[gracerene]

So gorgeous! The colors are really lovely and I love the snow and rosy cheeks and the adorable plus one! :D

[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

This is really lovely! :D

[nicevenn.livejournal.com]

Aww, so adorable. Nicely done!

[digthewriter]

This is super sweet. I love everything about this. Thanks for sharing.

[roelliej.livejournal.com]

Wow! This is absolutely beautiful! <3

[tryslora]

Point one: I love your watercolor technique, and their expressions, and the sheer adoration that is evident. So wonderful.

Point two: This next thing is all your fault... I saw this and was desperate to respond with fluffy words. I hope this is okay!

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"Are you sure we ought to go?"

Neville does his best to hide a smile. "Have you cast the warming charm?" When Draco nods, he nudges him lightly. "With particular attention to her fingers and toes?"

Draco scowls. "Of course I have. Do you think I'd let our daughter freeze her fingers off in this weather?"

"She won't," Neville assures him. "I grew up in the north; she comes from good, hardy stock. It's just a bit of snow, love. No reason to buck tradition. If you weren't worried--"

"We'd have already left." Draco grumbles and picks up the bag, neatly packing in nappies and a bottle charmed to keep it at the perfect temperature despite the snow. Neville rocks slightly on his feet as he stands there, his daughter cradled in her sling against his chest. She has two fingers in her mouth, chewing on them in her sleep, and she looks perfectly peaceful.

He catches the way Draco pauses to look at her, and smiles gently at both of them. "She's our best gift this year," Neville says quietly. "This is a special year--her first with us, and our first hike as a family."

It takes another few moments to get out the door, bundled up thoroughly in brightly knitted wool jumpers and a thick layer of warming spells. Neville tangles his fingers with Draco's as they walk, taking the longer, more even path to the top of the hill.

In years past they've gone the more direct route, climbing over rocks and making their way with quick work through the snow. Today's hike is more of a Christmas meander with their precious cargo sleeping the whole way.

When they reach their destination, they look out to see the countryside and Neville sighs. His cheeks are cold, but Draco presses warmly behind him, and they lean into each other, their hands on their daughter's sling.

"Make a wish for the new year," Neville murmurs, kissing her forehead and laughing a little when her eyes open, blinking against the falling snow, her little cheeks red.

"I already have everything I want," Draco whispers, lips pressed to his cheek.

Neville finds it hard to disagree.

[delphipsmith]

Perfect accompaniment :)

ART: Warm Hands, Cold Noses [Neville/Draco - G]

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

This is just stunning. Beautiful work.

[torino10154]

Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful. Love it.

[articcat621.livejournal.com]

Awh, this is the cutest piece of family fluff I've ever seen. Really lovely job! :D

[delphipsmith]

Ah, this is just perfect -- so warm and loving, with such a strong sense of "we are a family."

[mahmfic.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! And Yay baby!