Mini Fest

ART:

This Holiday, Be Mine. [Neville/Charlie; G]
Summary: No party is complete w/out a little bit of tongue action and getting together.

I Still Have You [Dean/Seamus; G]
Summary: It's usually during moments like this where Dean and Seamus are glad they've stuck by each other's side, even after everything they've been through.


PODFIC:

Not Just Ornamental [Severus/Remus; 3:29; G]
Summary: Despite an absence of conventional decorations, Severus' Christmas is still perfect.

FIC:

Fred's Christmas Wish [Angelina Johnson/Graham Montague, Fred Weasely; 1541; PG]
Summary: OoTP AU - There was no way in the world that it was Angelina in the arms of that knuckle-dragging, mouth breathing Graham Montague.

A Christmas Confession [Severus/Hermione; 505; T]
Summary: Hermione and Severus go for a walk after leaving the Christmas party.

Mystery Dinner [Harry/Severus; 610; PG]
Summary: Severus leaned over to Harry and asked softly, "What is it?"

If only in my dreams [Minerva/Severus; 1393; G]
Summary: It has been thirty years, but as a familiar scent brings back sudden and unbidden memories, Minerva finds herself grieving for a past she believed gone.


Reveals will be posted on 01/07/2022

Hi friends, thank you so much for keeping the spirit alive and supporting our community here on mini_fest, below is the WEEK THREE round up of our submissions! Thanks to our anon contributors, as well as our wonderful commentors!

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Weekly Round-Up # 3

ART:

• Holiday Union [Harry/Draco, G]
Draco and Harry got matching snitch hoodie-jammies for Christmas!

• Holiday Season is a Wonderful Time [Luna/Pansy, G]
Office Christmas Party and only ONE mistletoe, who planned this? Snape? Good thing Luna is a Ravenclaw and nothing, not even amorous gryffindors is going to stop her from making this the best Christmas ever.

FIC:

• Light One Candle [Albus/Scorpius, G]
It’s Albus’s first Chanukah at Hogwarts.

• Letters to Santa [Hermione/Marcus, G]
You're never too old to write a letter to Santa.

• The Stalking Mistletoe [Pansy/Hermione, G]
Hermione charms a bit of mistletoe to follow Pansy around Hogwarts.

• Christmas Nerves [Harry/Draco, G]
It’s Harry and Draco’s first Christmas together. Harry is called into work on Christmas Eve leaving Draco to his nerves for their visits to their families over the holiday.

• Making Christmas Cookies [Hermione/Theo, NC-17]
Hermione tries to show Theo the benefits of making cookies by hand.

• Undone [Severus/Harry, R]
Severus had his emotions buttoned up as securely as his robes or so he thought.

• Show Me Your Paso Doble [Draco/Hermione, NC-17]
Office parties are the worst.

Please, if you have recced anything from the fest (or seen anything recced), please do drop us a note here to let us know! We will be collecting reccs to send to the daily_snitch! Just remember that the reccs must be in a public post (not flocked).

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Hi everyone, here's your WEEK ONE recap for mini_fest, we hope you're enjoying it as much as us!

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Weekly Round-Up # 1

ART:

• Christmas for 2 [Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape, G]
A happy moment for two some time between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

• Harry & Draco's Holiday Cruise [Harry and Draco, R/NC-17]
Harry & Draco take a Christmas Holiday cruise in warmer waters.

• The girl of her dreams. [Ginny/Luna, G]
At the Ministry Christmas Ball, Ginny finally asks the girl of her dreams to a dance. Luna is more than happy to oblige.

FIC:

• Baking Biscuits + ART [Neville/Draco, PG-13]
Neville wants to decorate some Christmas biscuits, but the last time Draco baked, it ended in disaster.

• It Must Have Been the Mistletoe [Ron/Hermione, G]
"Attack of the Mistletoe"

• Oliver’s Christmas Wish [Percy/Oliver, NC-17]
Percy discovers Oliver at his front door on Christmas Eve.

• Happy Holidays [Harry, Dudley - Gen]
Harry and Dudley meet for lunch on Boxing Day. Dudley brings a date.

• Drinks & Snow Kisses [Ron/Pansy, T]
Pansy is feeling a bit put out that her roommate has gone off and fallen in love, leaving her to fend for herself. After deciding not to mope about, Pansy finds herself drinking and chatting with a certain redhead. Where will the night take them?

• Can't Get Enough [Harry/Percy, NC-17]
Percy can't get enough of Harry, especially on Christmas.

• Mistletoe Mischief [Hogwarts Professors, G]
The staff is suddenly plagued by magical bunches of mistletoe. Where could it all be coming from... and why?

• crushing situations for a very lucky few. [Harry/Draco, NC]
Draco Malfoy eats a candy cane, eats a candy cane, eats a candy cane, and Harry watches, and watches, and watches.

Please, if you have recced anything from the fest (or seen anything recced), please do drop us a note here to let us know! We will be collecting reccs to send to the daily_snitch! Just remember that the reccs must be in a public post (not flocked).

Thank you! ♥

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Hi friends, thank you so much for keeping the spirit alive and supporting our community here on mini_fest, below is the WEEK THREE round up of our submissions! Thanks to our anon contributors, as well as our wonderful commentors!

mini_fest
Weekly Round-Up # 3

ART:

• Christmas, a Good Book and You [Minerva/Severus, G]
For Minerva, the best part of Christmas comes after the official part is over.

• Mistletoe Magic [Ginny/Pansy, PG]
Caught under the mistletoe. It's not magic that keeps them together but their desire.

• Christmas Courage [Harry/Draco, PG]
Potter doesn't seem to be getting any hints, so Draco takes matters into his own hands.

FIC:

• Happy Christmas, Nev [Draco/Neville, pg-13]
Neville runs into Draco at a Muggle bookshop and they spend Christmas together.

• Kind Decorations Are Going To Be Used [Harry/Draco, G]
Some things can't wait.

• Just My Luck [Draco/Ron, G]
Just his luck having to hand in an extra assignment so he wouldn’t risk detention, just his luck that five minutes before the deadline a magical mistletoe would be the thing which could make him miss his deadline, and just his luck that the one stuck with him was the most snotty brat in the entire school.

• Unexpected [Millicent/Dudley, Harry/Luna- G]
It’s time for Dudley and Harry’s annual Boxing Day lunch, and it’s time for Dudley to introduce his girlfriend to his cousin.

• Firsts [Draco/Neville, G]
It’s Draco and Neville’s first Christmas together, which turns out to be a good time for other firsts.

• In Her Arms [Hermione/Pansy, NC-17]
Hermione didn't expect her Christmas Eve to turn out the way that it did… Which she finds out isn't such a bad thing.

• Alone For Christmas [Hermione/Draco, G]
Hermione’s boss wants her to get out there, so she does.

• The Longest Time Away (Or How Luna Made Cookies Of All Kind) [Luna, Harry, G]
Luna does not understand Harry's obsession with gingerbread cookies. Luna's attempts with cookies are... well, Luna-like.

Hi everyone, here's your WEEK ONE recap for mini_fest, we hope you're enjoying it as much as us!

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Weekly Round-Up # 1

ART:

• Longbottom Christmas Tree Farm [Neville, G]
Neville Longbottom runs the most festive Christmas Tree Farm with his wife in the outskirts of London. Stop by and treat yourself to some of Hannah's famous mulled wine.

• Not So Bad A Christmas After All [Severus/Minerva, PG]
Severus insists he hates Christmas but with the help of a friend he finds some Christmas joy.

• Matching [Ron/Hermione, Family, G]
The Granger-Weasley's get geared up for Christmas Day with matching pajamas.

FIC:

• The Perfect Gift [Charlie/Draco, G]
The extended Weasley clan does a Secret Santa and Draco gets the perfect gift from someone he never expected.

• Under The Mistletoe [Pansy/Ginny, PG-13]
Pansy was happy that Draco was in love with Potter. She just wished she could avoid Ginny Weasley.

• Scenes from an Illness [Severus/Harry, PG]
Harry felt a diagnostic spell wash over him and he screamed... the pain... everything went black.

• Blended Magic [Neville/Charlie, PG]
For the past three years, Neville has been attending the Weasley Christmas dinner. This year, there's something different about it. And it has nothing to do with Malfoy at the table.

• Family is the best gift [Harry/Draco, G]
Harry gets a surprise and Draco gets everything he ever wanted this Christmas.

• Sleepy Drunk [Draco/Hermione, PG-13]
Draco takes a drunken Harry back to Grimmauld Place—and is surprised to find Hermione Granger also living there.

• Cold Fee [Percy/Oliver, NC-17]
Being the only ones their year who stayed at Hogwarts during the Christmas holiday Oliver has an idea of doing something he hadn’t done since he was younger, he soon realises things aren’t the same when you’re a teenager.

• The Worst Thing [Draco/Neville, G]
Neville says they need to talk, but it’s nothing like Draco was afraid it was.

Please, if you have recced anything from the fest (or seen anything recced), please do drop us a note here to let us know! We will be collecting reccs to send to the daily_snitch! Just remember that the reccs must be in a public post (not flocked).

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Weekly Round-Up #3

Here's your week three round-up! It's been another smashing week of mini_fest! Thanks again to our awesome creators and commenters who make this fest great! We are looking forward to sharing even more fantastic things with you before we are done! Please take some time to catch-up on anything you might have missed and leave some love for the artists and writers of the fest! Thank you and Enjoy!


ART:

• Head of Gryffindor [Minerva McGonagall - G]
Minerva wraps gifts for those she cares about.

• Xmas 2017 [Harry//Draco - G]
Christmas with all the kids.

• Caught under the Mistletoe [Hermione/Fred - PG-13]
Fred and Hermione get caught under the enchanted mistletoe, probably the work of the twins.

• The Longest Night [Harry/Draco - PG]
Every Winter Solstice the waning Holly King waits for his beloved Oak King to awaken. He sits in darkness and stillness for this one night together - the longest night.

• Underwear for Christmas [anonymous pairing - NSFW]
Even this underwear seems to be unwanted.

• Pretty like a present [Daphne/Pansy - G]
Albus Dumbledore has a plan. And it's a good one. Because he's a very clever man.

• Distracted Decorating [Harry/Draco - G]
Draco attempting to decorate while Harry does his best not to fall out a window while snogging.

• Winter Lights [Harry/Draco - G]
Every year, they meet at the same spot to celebrate and enjoy the winter lights.


FIC:

• Ho-Ho-Holiday [Scorppius/Albus - 1777 - R]
Scorpius and Al are spending the hols at Hogwarts, and all the other Slytherins have gone home. Isn't that weird?

• Is That Feeling Of Flying [Severus/Remus - 640 - PG]
Remus only wanted to spend Christmas somewhere else than Hogwarts. Is it too much to ask?

• A Little Bit of Fun [Ginny/? - 1700 - NC-17]
Ginny was simply looking for an evening of dance, drinking and fun.

• Temptation [Harry/Percy - PG]
Harry is everything that Percy aspires not to be, but Merlin, Percy wants him.

• Song for a Winter's Night [Harry/Draco - 5869 - PG]
When tragedy strikes, Harry Potter retreats to muggle society. Five years later, he’s volunteering at a homeless shelter when his past walks through the door.

• Her Prince in Billowing Robes [Hermione/Severus - 1500 - PG]
A faked relationship brings some real emotions to the surface.

• A Cunning Plan [Albus Dumbledore & the Hogwarts Staff - 2700 - R]
Albus Dumbledore has a plan. And it's a good one. Because he's a very clever man.

• My only wish [Harry/Draco - 2598 - PG-13]
Some Wishes can't be granted with money.

• Lookin' Up [Lavendar/Pansy - 783 - G]
Lavender’s long holiday shift takes a turn for the romantic.

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Weekly Round-Up #1

mini_fest is off to a great start! Thank you so much to all of our awesome creators who make this fest possible! We are looking forward to sharing many more fabulous things with you over the next couple of weeks!

Here's a roundup of the first week! Please take some time to share some love in the form of comments if you haven't already!

Thank you and Enjoy!


ART:

• Sweeter Than Pudding [Ginny/Luna - G]
"You're sweeter than pudding." "Luna!"

• Head of Hufflepuff: Pomona Sprout [Pomona Sprout - G]
Pomona makes sure her charges remain warm and comfortable.

• Sleigh Ride [Harry/Draco - G]
One of them gets de-aged - the other has the responsibility of taking care of the child during the holidays

• Dashing Through the Snow [Draco/Hermione - G]
Oh, the things you gotta do when you're a hard-working wage slave! ;)

• Snow Proposal [Harry/Draco - G]
Some Christmas surprises are better than others.

• No More Ferrets [Harry/Draco - G]
Harry really likes holidays.


FIC:

• A Family Christmas [Andromeda; Harry/Draco implied - 3100 Words - PG]
The definition of family can change over the years, as Andromeda discovers.

• Brandy and Eggnog, There's Plenty of Cheer [Ron/Pansy - 2147 - R]
Ron and Pansy end up very drunk and in Ron's bed on Christmas Eve.

• Mistletoe Annoyance [Draco/Neville - 850 - G]
Draco is annoyed by all the mistletoe popping up around the castle. That is, until he finds out who has been putting it up and why.

• Dear Father Christmas [Harry - 3700 - PG]
Harry has never been allowed to write a letter to Father Christmas.

• The Gingerbread Competition [Harry/Draco - 1489 -PG]
Andromeda has entered the competition for many years now, though she's never won. Narcissa was looking for something to do. Too bad they both think they can win. (Post war.)

• Partners [Harry/Ron - 16296 - PG]
Set during the Goblet of Fire novel. Harry’s been informed he has to have a dance partner for the Yule Ball. He’s refused other girls and put off asking Cho until the last minute, only to find she’s already taken. Ron, in a veela haze, asked Fleur to much public embarrassment. Now they’ve just been told that even Hermione and Ginny already have dates, leaving them with few options and very little time.

• Fairy Lights [Draco/Astoria - 731 - G]
Draco shares the family tradition of decorating with Scorpius.

• Santa's Lap [Harry/Charlie - 760 - PG-13]
Charlie is working as a Father Christmas at a Muggle mall, and Harry goes to surprise him. Harry’s the one who gets a surprise in the end.



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Weekly Round-Up #4

Thanks again to everyone who supported the fest and made it such an awesome success once again! We've had another great week and we are on the home stretch now!

Please take some time to catch-up on anything you might have missed and leave some love for the artists and writers of the fest! Thank you and Enjoy!


ART:
• Escaping the Christmas Party [Harry/Draco - PG-13]
Harry and Draco escape their holiday party for some alone time.


FIC & ART:

• Chocolate-coated Christmas Kisses [Severus/Sirius - 1412 - R]
A Christmas prank has interesting side effects as Sirius learns something new about his lover.


FIC:

• The Snow Swept You In [Harry/Draco - 2775 - NC-17]
Someone orders Draco Malfoy, escort, for Harry Potter. Harry’s less than keen to have his privacy encroached on, and Draco is determined to show him a good time. He prides himself on being a professional — Potter will not make him lose his head.

• As Long As You Love Me So [Hermione/Draco - 1606 - PG-13]
Draco takes Hermione to the small, hidden pond in the Manor's back gardens.

• Eyes All Aglow [Neville/Hanna - 1400 - G]
Christmas is Neville’s favorite time of year and so what if he goes a little crazy with it? He has a small army of his friend’s children to entertain (and feed sweets until he sends them home on a sugar high).

• Rest Ye Merry [Harry/Parvati - 1340 - PG-13]
Parvati and Harry rarely get a chance to catch their breath. Not even on Christmas Eve.

• The Rescue [Harry/Severus - 2430 - NC-17]
Resigned to a boring evening doing paperwork in the office, Harry jumps at the chance for some action.

• The Magic of Christmas [Katie/Marcus - 2121 - PG]
Marcus is decorating the entirety of the Flint Manor by hand, all for Katie. Together they decorate their Christmas tree and share a moment underneath it.

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Weekly Round-Up #2

Thank you for another wonderful week of mini_fest!

We couldn't do it without the awesome creators and commenters who make this fest a success! We are looking forward to sharing many more fabulous things with you over the next couple of weeks!

Please take some time to catch-up on anything you might have missed and leave some love for the artists and writers of the fest! Thank you and Enjoy!


ART:

• No time like the present [Harry/Draco - PG]
You're all I knead this Christmas.

• Thelma the Thick-nosed Thestral [Hagrid - G]
Hagrid has his own unique way of celebrating Christmas.

• Hot for Teacher [Minerva/Severus - PG-13]
Sadly, after Severus’s first Christmas season at Hogwarts, Dumbledore cancelled all further faculty parties. Apparently, seeing a slightly tipsy Minerva transfigure her dress robes and seduce her former students had a negative effect the Headmaster’s tender sensibilities.


FIC:

• Bright Lights and Glittering Snowflakes [Ginny/Pansy - 846 - G]
Pansy takes Ginny to Rockefeller Centre for Christmas.

• Do You Wanna Build A Snowman? [Hermione/Severus - PG-13]
When Hermione hears that Severus has never built a snowman, she determined to show him how to do it.

• Wintersong [Harry, Andromeda, Teddy - 1299 - PG]
Winter mornings are best spent with family and good food.

• Names and Dreams of Futures Past [Harry/Draco - 1700 - PG]
Draco gets hit with a de-aging curse over Christmas, and Harry has to look after him. Introspection ensues.

• Chaotic Christmas [Ron/Hermione - 816 - PG]
It's their first Christmas with two children. Dirty laundry, piano lessons, and scattered Christmas decorations only add to the chaos and fun.

• Escape [Harry/George - 1600 - NC-17]
Harry is in no mood to celebrate Christmas Eve at the crowded Burrow. He takes up the chance to go check up on George, who isn't too keen on joining the festivities either.

• Jealousy Works [Harry/Severus - 1100 - PG]
After Harry grows jealous of Severus's attention to other men, he decides to try the same trick.

• Christmas Spirit [Katie/Marcus - 3948 - PG]
After being apart for nearly a year, Katie pays Marcus a visit.

• For in our great sorrow, we learn what joy means [Harry/Draco - 1719 - PG]
The remnants of the war stained Harry and Draco’s first Christmas, shadows of dark forces pulling them apart, uprooting them from the earth -- viciously, aimlessly -- thrusting them into the polluted atmosphere of their inescapable memories.

• A Christmas Tree With A Thousand Lights [Molly/Arthur - 1400 - G]
Every year, Molly and Arthur make sure to get an ornament for their Christmas tree to remember the past year by and so every Christmas they get to relive the life they've built together.

• More Important [Cherlie/Draco - 962 - G]
Charlie wants Draco to know he doesn't need to be alone for Christmas.

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Weekly Round-Up #4

We've finished our last week of mini_fest! Apologies for taking a little extra time to post our last round-up! The anon masterlist will hopefully be ready tomorrow! And reveals should be posted on January 7th!

Thanks again to everyone who supported the fest and made it such an awesome success once again!

Please take some time to catch-up on anything you might have missed and leave some love for the artists and writers of the fest! Thank you and Enjoy!


ART:

Ce rêve bleu [Daphne/Pansy - Rated G]
Daphne and Pansy spend their holidays together in a very dreamy mood.

Snowfall [Remus/Sirius - Rated G]
Sirius, Remus and a buttload of snow.

‘Tis the season to be naughty [Harry/Draco - Rated PG-13]
Harry opens the door on Christmas Eve to find a pissed-off, naked, gift-wrapped Draco Malfoy on his front step in the snow.

Do you want to build a snowman? [Harry/Draco - Rated G]
It was Christmas eve and Harry was spending his time alone in Hogwarts since his friends have all returned home for Christmas. He then made his way towards the great hall and stumble upon a lonely Draco on his way. They talked a bit and out of the blue, Harry asked if he wanted to build a snowman and surprisingly, Draco said yes.

Will you still love me tomorrow? [James/Sirius - Rated PG]
Is this a lasting treasure - Or just a moment's pleasure - Can I believe the magic of your sighs - Will you still love me tomorrow

Our walking path (Buon Natale) [Draco/Albus Severus - Rated G]
After the war, Draco's left crippled and alone in the Manor, with the only
company of one house elf and the house portraits. Albus is a brilliant student who'd like to be a potion master but does not find much intellectual stimuli within his family. So he tries looking elsewhere.

Christmas at the Shack [Harry/Draco - Rated G]
Draco was ill-prepared for the cold, so when Harry found him, he did whatever he thought was necessary.


FIC & ART:

Never Let Me Go [Harry/Teddy - Rated NC-17 - 2700 Words]
He was charismatic, magnetic, electric and everybody knew him…he became torn between being a good person and missing out on all of the opportunities life could offer a man as magnificent as him…and I loved him...and I still love him


FIC:

A Christmas Queue [Harry/Draco - Rated G - 2722 Words]
Harry and his children get acquainted with Draco and Scorpius while queueing to visit Father Christmas.

A Perfect Christmas Surprise [Hermione/Charlie - Rated PG-13 - 1468 Words]
Hermione calls up her ex-boyfriend for help with her driveway. When he comes over, she gets a perfect Christmas surprise.

Muggle Magic? [Harry/Draco - Rated PG-13 - 2000 Words]
Harry and Draco are hosting Christmas lunch in their new home and Harry wants to decorate The Muggle Way. Draco is not impressed.

Long Live the Queen [Narcissa, Druella, Andromeda, Bellatrix - Rated PG-13 - 1230 Words]
Harry’s kinky Christmas wish comes true.

The Winter Ball [Harry/Severus - Rated PG - 2550 Words]
Harry has finally gotten up the courage to ask Severus Snape to the Ministry’s Winter Ball, only to find Draco Malfoy has also asked him. How can Harry convince Severus to go with him?

Let Your Heart Be Light [James/Lily Potter, Alice/Frank Longbottom, Lucius/Narcissa Malfoy, Molly/Arthur Weasley - Rated PG - 2965 Words]
Christmas Eve in the Wizarding World takes on a different tone in various houses.

All I Want for Christmas [Harry/Hermione - Rated PG - 5285 Words]
“What about me?” Harry protested, a spectacular pout on his lips. “You should come spend Christmas with me. I don’t have anywhere else to go either; we’ll be outcasts together!”

The Watchers of Christmas Eve [Harry/Ginny, James/Lily - RatedNC-17 - 1083 Words]
Watching his parents prompts Harry and Ginny to have their own Christmas Eve encounter.

Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas [Harry/Draco - Rated G - 4600 Words]
Take two Weasleys, add a Parkinson and a Snape, stir in a Malfoy
and a Potter, and simmer during Yuletide. Serve hot, with a side of houseelves and Christmas cheer.

Who Better Than [Harry/George - Rated NC-17 - 2579 Words]
Two spirits are crushed beyond hope after Fred’s death at the Battle of Hogwarts. Through the company of each other, George and Harry are able to re-find their way.

Their Favorite Time of the Year [Hermione/Draco - Rated PG - 1213 Words]
Draco and Hermione love this time of the year. It’s a perfect time for reminiscing and family bonding.

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