I've got a few recs from hp_beholder :) One of them, the second, is one of the best fics I've ever read.

♥ Frog, Paper, Scissors by Anonymous (Marietta/Millicent, Draco/Viktor, NC-17) [ART]
This was my beautiful gift, and it's such a gorgeous piece of artwork. Two pieces of artwork, in fact! The colours are beautifully vivid and the characters are so well drawn. The expressions on their faces, their hair colours, their bodies are all just so perfect, and they all look as if they're having a wonderful time :D

♥ The Well Bred Warlock: A Guide to Wooing, Courting and Every Day Behavior for the Pureblood Wizard by Anonymous (Yaxley/Hermione, R)
This was my absolute favourite story of the fest. I honestly cannot express just how much I love it. It really captured me and has stayed with me ever since. The pairing is one I'd never even thought about before, but it works so well and I'll definitely be looking for more of them together in future. This fic is a world of its own, with fascinating and complex characters and histories. The contrast between Yaxley and Nott Sr, with their traditional ways, and the younger generation of Death Eaters and their 'couldn't care less' attitude about them is just wonderful.

The fic really deserves so much more comments and love than it's received, which is probably because of the word count and the theme, but if you give it a chance, you definitely won't be disappointed. There's no violence or rape (though there is dub-con), and it really is on the lighter side of this theme. You know when you're just so in awe that you're practically speechless and you just want everyone to read it to see how good it is? Yeah, that's how I feel about this fic. I really felt as though I was there with them, and I was so sad when it ended. It's just complete genius and one of my favourite fics of all time.

♥ Better Than Nothing by Anonymous (Marietta/Pansy, PG-13)
This fic, along with the below one and my lovely piece of art, has really opened me up to the character of Marietta (which is, of course, what Beholder is all about). I'd never even given her a second thought before, but the way she's explored in this fic, I just want to know so much more. The love-hate relationship displayed between Pansy and Marietta is great to read, and I love that Pansy calls Marietta "Sneak". There's even a cameo from Draco :D It's a very enjoyable read, and such a beautiful piece.

♥ A Cliff in July by Anonymous (Marietta/Millicent, R)
This is a very sweet fic. The story is told from Marietta's point of view, and she and Millicent unexpectedly meet in the Muggle world when they're on holiday. They have a very brief but beautiful relationship, and in this small period of time, everything is perfect. It's a lovely read and written so well it's as though you're there on the clifftops too.

You should definitely check them all out :)

I have a couple of recs here from the Christmas exchanges, both of which were fics for me :) I have read other fics I want to rec, but I thought I'd get these out now while I have time :)

Were It Not That I Have Bad Dreams [Harry/Draco, NC-17, 17,500 words] by Anonymous hd_holidays
Summary: Draco is in Azkaban. The new Azkaban, where solitary confinement means confinement with one's self.

I've seen this fic being recced everywhere, and it certainly deserves it. First off, it's 17,500 words, and I can't believe someone wrote something so long for me! It is an extremely moving fic, written by a very talented author, that's for sure. It's so creative and unique, I've never seen a fic like it. I'd explain more but I really don't want to give anything away! Trust me when I say you will not regret reading this.

In Captivity [Ron/Pansy, NC-17, 2,855 words] by Anonymous at smutty_claus
Summary: Captivity is the greatest of all evils that can befall one. - Miguel de Cervantes

Oh wow, this fic, wow. It is incredible, and has me practically speechless. It is so well written, it really brings you into their world and takes you on an emotional journey, and I find myself craving more. The characters are beautifully done and the world the author has created is just so amazing.

I can't wait to find out who the authors are! I am one of the luckiest people in the world :)

I got THE most amazing fic at hp_porninthesun!

Split Resolution by Anonymous at hp_porninthesun
Following Voldemort's defeat, Pansy suffers the consequences of being a Dark-sympathiser in a very unexpected way. [Harry/Pansy, NC-17]

It's one of the most unique and creative fics I've ever seen, and I just couldn't stop reading. It was really that good, I just wanted more. This writer is amazing, and I can't wait to find out who they are! :D Please go and give them some extra love, because they really, really deserve it!

I really do think it's one of the best fics I've ever read ♥

I am being spoilt recently! Two lovely gifts in as many days! This one is a lovely femmeslash piece from femmefest :)

This Could Be Love by Anonymous at femmefest
Pansy watched as Hermione ran her hands over the nape of her slender neck, as she wiped the tears from her eyes with the backs of her hands, and as she reached for her robes. [Pansy/Hermione, Pansy/Rose, NC-17]

Warnings: D/s, cross-gen, infidelity, light bondage, manipulation, dub-con by way of duress.

Please check it out and give my mystery author some love! ♥

I received the most amazing piece of artwork for my hp_beholder gift, you just have to go on over and see it!

It's Macnair/Pansy, and I just love it so much. The colours are beautiful, particularly her red knickers, and there are so many things I keep noticing that I can't stop squeeing about :D

Please check it out and give my artist some love! :D

AMAZING ARTWORK IS HERE ♥

Just got my dmhgficexchange fic and it's fantastic!

The Broken Doll by Anonymous at dmhgficexchange
In all appearances, Hermione works for the Ministry collecting and filing away old, dark books, taken from former Death Eaters. Draco Malfoy becomes her current case. The only problem is that Draco Malfoy was an interrogator for the Dark during the War. Hers. Post War, about 12-16 years later. And no, be prepared, not all is as it seems, not even reality. [Draco/Hermione, R]

Warnings: Slight non-con, sex, language of the foul kind, mind screwing, adultery, mentions of torture, dark!fic, Death Eater Draco

Please check it out and give my mystery author some love! ♥

I just read the most amazing gen fic, primarily focusing on Lucius and Draco, with Harry as a minor character.

It's just fantastic, so well written and it flows so well, and I just couldn't stop reading -- I want more! xD

The basic summary is that it's after the War, but Lucius isn't well, and he thinks everyone is trying to take Draco and Narcissa away from him, so he does what he has to to keep them.

Warnings: Abused!Draco, Mental!Lucius, Auror!Harry, Father and Son, Post-War

It's not really graphic, and it's more about how Lucius thinks and feels than anything else. Please give it a read, because it's just an incredible fic!

Malfoy Manor Is Not Haunted