Pride and Prejudice Challenge

For January the Live journal community, Romancing the Wizard, hosted a challenge devoted solely to the men of the most noble and ancient House of Black. I submitted two fics to the challenge and received an award for one of them.

My Strength I Share With Thee Cygnus Black/Druella Rosier

Best Laid Plans Alphard Black/Honora

If anyone is looking for a wonderful community that deals with only het HP fanfiction, I strongly urge you to check them out. It's a wonderful community that is very supportive to fanfiction writers of all skill levels.

It Made my Christmas

#1 EVERGREEN SWAG

Hermione stood beneath the evergreen swag, her hand pressed to her tingling lips as she watched Viktor disappear into the swirling snow outside.


"Vhat is wrong Her-me-ninny?" Viktor asked when he had finally caught up with her.


"Nothing really." Her emotions were still stinging from her argument with Ron. "I just had a tiff with Ron that's all. It's nothing."


"He haf no idea how to treat a beautiful voman." Viktor looked at Ron with disdain. "Vimin are to be respected... appreciated."


He gently tipped her face up to meet his, pressing his lips to hers. Her first real kiss.

THE TWELVE DRABBLES OF CHRISTMAS

Earlier this month the Live journal community, Romancing the Wizard, hosted a holiday drabble challenge. The first four entries were my contribution to the challenge. By then I was completely and shamelessly addicted, so I decided to keep going. Now I'm sharing with all of you.

Below you will find a little bit of everything--romance, humor and even some fluff. Well, actually there is a lot of fluff. I know, I've never done serious, hard-core fluff before, and I was a bit shocked at myself.

Other Drabbles.
#5 Holiday Socks--Albus Dumbledore/Minerva McGonagall (sometime prior to HBP)

#6 Snowball Fight-- Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley

#7Christmas Ornament--Severus Snape/Hermione Granger (A pairing I never thought I would write.)

#8 Gift Wrap-- George Weasley/the Muggle girl from the paper shop

#9 Freshly Fallen Snow----Severus Snape/Callista Hawkins (OC from Shadow on My Heart. A bit of background story I didn't want to waste.)

#10 Memories-- Remus/Tonks, with a hint of Sirius/Remus.

#11 Mistletoe-- A very unconventional pair--well, I've never seen it done before.

#12Champagne Toast-- Bill Weasley/Fleur

---

#5 HOLIDAY SOCKS

As per their long-standing tradition, Albus and Minerva sat near the Christmas tree in the sitting area of her room. Every Christmas Eve for the last thirty-some years, they had opened their gifts to each other in private.

"I hope you like it." The old man grinned.

"I'm sure I will," Minerva answered, smiling warmly.

"On the count of three," Albus said, his blue eyes twinkling. "One... Two.... Three..."

The pair tore off the wrapping paper with the same enthusiasm of children on Christmas morning. With an outburst of laughter, they each held up a pair of holiday socks.

---

#6 SNOWBALL FIGHT

It was a spectacular snowball fight. The twins and Ginny against Bill, Ron and Harry. The teams were firing frosty missiles at each other with great accuracy. Out of the corner of his eye, Harry saw Ginny trying to make her way behind them. With a shout, he hurled a snowball at her. She turned only to have the snowball hit her full in the face.

"Sorry!" he called, rushing to her side, as she rubbed at her snowy face.

"Don't be; it was a good hit," Ginny replied, laughing.

Harry noticed her brothers watching them. What would they think?

---

#7 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Under Professor Flitwick's supervision, the prefects helped decorate the Great Hall for Christmas.Hermione wordlessly hung a cluster of Christmas ornaments on an evergreen garland. She stepped back to admire her handiwork.

"Practicing nonverbal spells, Miss Granger?" A familiar voice sneered behind her.

Her eyes rested on the scowling face reflected on the shiny silver surface. Professor Snape's face was distorted, making his nose look even larger than normal. Yet there was something about him that she found vaguely attractive.

"Practice makes perfect, sir," she answered, hoping not to sound impertinent.

As she walked away, he thought, You are already perfect.

---

#8 GIFT WRAP

Fred and George wandered into the village Their Christmas shopping was finished, but George had insisted making this final trip They stepped into the paper shop.

"I don't see why you... " Fred trailed off at the sight of a pretty Muggle girl at the front counter. "Now it all makes sense. Going to get her name this time?"

George ignored him, making his way over to the girl.

"May I help you?"

"I would like some gift wrap and... your name," George said.

The girl smiled. "Gift wrap I can give you now. My name you can have over coffee."

---

#9 SNOW ANGELS

The first snow fall of winter was always cause for much celebration--except for Severus. He hated snow; it brought back memories of being chased by bewitched snowballs. As he took a walk around the lake, he spied someone lying on the ground and hurried to investigate. It was one of the seventh year Potions students.

"Miss Hawkins, are you hurt?"

Callista scrambled to her feet. "No, sir--"

"What are you doing?"

"I was just making snow angels," she explained, blushing. "Do you believe in angels, sir?"

Severus looked at her rosy face and sparkling eyes. "I do now, Miss Hawkins."

---

#10 MEMORIES

Remus tossed restlessly in his sleep. Since Sirius's death he felt more alone now than at any time in his life. Memories of the last Christmas with his friend haunted him in his dreams.

"Remus?" A voice whispered in his mind; it was Sirius. "I know the last few months have been terrible for you, mate."

"You're gone, I'm alone."

"You don't have to be. Tonks is there; she's in love with you."

"But you--"

"Let me go, Remus, just let me go." Sirius faded away.

Remus sat up, pressing his hands to his eyes. "I don't think I can."

---

#11 MISTLETOE

This was so very wrong; he was so much older than she. She deserved someone her own age: someone young and vital, not an old-timer like him. Yet he couldn't deny the fact that she made him feel so very young. Just being near her made the years fade away like magic. She was so bright... so brave... so lovely...

Soundlessly he joined her under the mistletoe as they listened to the joyful sounds of carolers singing in the Great Hall. His heart warmed as she rested her head against him. Errol and Hedwig gently touched beaks, enjoying the peace.

---

#12 CHAMPAGNE TOAST

It was nearly midnight, as Bill and Fleur stretched out in front of the fire on New Year's Eve, wrapped in each others' arms.

"I theenk your muzzer does not like me, Bill," Fleur mumbled against his chest.

Bill stroked her silvery hair. "Don't worry, they will all come around as soon as we are married. Just give them some time."

"Zee only good thing about this Chreestmas was that I spent it weeth you," she sighed, pouring two glasses for their champagne toast.

As the clock stuck midnight, Bill kissed his bride-to-be. "To our future."

"Yes, to our future."

Holiday Drabbles

The Lj community Romancing the Wizard posted a Holiday Drabble Challenge. I decided to get in on the fun. Below are my entries so far. I'll post more as I complete them. Enjoy!

---

MITTENS

Severus woke late on Christmas morning. There wasn't enough money for the train fare to go home for Christmas this year so he decided to make the most of his holiday by studying. Pulling his school robes on over his nightshirt, he was surprised to discover two gifts at the foot of his bed. One was from his mother--a hand-knit, hunter-green jumper. The other box contained a pair of green and gray mittens. The card read:

Dear Severus,
I know you can't hold my hand in public, but hopefully this will be close enough. Happy Christmas.
Love,
Lily

---

PERFECT GIFT

Neville sat in the quiet compartment on the Hogwarts Express with Luna. Their comfortable conversation had tapered off. He was staring out the window when Luna interrupted his thoughts.

"I almost forgot your gift!" Luna dug in her bag, pulling out a package.

Neville was embarassed; he hadn't thought to get anything for her. With his round cheeks flaming, he opened it. "What is it?"

"It's a Friend Finder." Noting the confused look on his face, she explained brightly, "It points out your true friends, that way you can easily identify them."

Neville grinned. It was pointing right at Luna.

---

Steaming Hot Chocolate

He sat in the Three Broomsticks, watching Lily sip steaming hot chocolate. She hadn't spoken to him yet this school year. No doubt she was still mad at him for the 'O.W.L. incident' last year. The whole thing hadn't been his fault. If he could just get her to talk to him, he would be able to make her see that. With a heavy sigh, he got up to leave, pausing at the bar.

"Madam Rosemerta, could you please send another hot chocolate over there?" he asked, handing some coins to the barmaid.

"Anything to help young love," Rosemerta answered.

Book 7 Predictions

I'm sure Jo is enjoying herself. A new book coming out with in the next year (or less) and all of us fans wondering what the heck she going to do. Anyway, here are my predictions for Book 7:

1. SNAPE IS NOT EVIL! OK he may not be a good guy, but he is not Voldemort's loyal servant. That's right I still believe in Snape. I also believe that we will learn that Snape and Lily had a very close relationship at one time.

2. Hogwarts will be open. The students--especially Harry--will need a safe haven. Most of the Horcrux hunting will involve extensive research in the Hogwarts library. OWLs and NEWTs will be completed as planned. Sorry, I just can't see Jo, a former teacher, allowing her precious characters to become drop-outs. If for some reason Harry doesn't take his NEWTs--the defeat of Lord Scaley-butt is more important than exams--he will take them later.

3. Of the two new professors, one of them will be Vicktor Krum for Transfiguration. Watch out Ron; he's still got a thing for Hermione. The next DADA teacher will be evil-- possibly even a Death Eater in disguise.

4. Voldemort is defeated. OK that's a given, and I'll even put money on that one.

5. Neville eventually becomes a teacher at Hogwarts.

6. Final pairings? I really don't give a crap. Harry and Ron? Maybe. Hermione and Vicktor? Well, his name does mean 'winner'. Cheesy as it is with the whole history repeating itself thing Harry and Ginny most likely will become canon. Sorry, Harmonians, it's nothing personal, and if it makes you feel better, Ron won't get Hermione either.

7. Draco dies. Snape I sadly think will die as well. Here's hoping he was the one to get the reprieve. Ron's going to die, too. And Fred and George will get murdered for the You-No-Poo product. Molly already predicted it with the 'they'll be murdered in their beds' comment.

Feel free to post comments or argue respectfully with me. I'm not opposed to being argued with or even flamed, but post like: U r so dum111111111 will be edited so the rest of the world will not think you are an idiot. My courtesy to you.

Fanfiction by Lady Whitehart

Fanfiction by Lady Whitehart

Bear

Yes, this is a real bear. I took this picture from my family room window--and then wet my pants. One of the reasons I look forward to winter.

New stuff

I know, I've been really horrible at keeping this updated. But I have a really good excuse--I've been writing more than usual. So go check out my accounts at fanfiction.net and Sycophant Hex for some new stories. SH has a brand-new look, but still the same great fanfic quality. Enjoy!
Lady Whitehart

My new project...

OK, I've been trying to make it so that I update this at least once a week. My 'home' (Occlumency at Sycophant Hex) is temporarily not taking any submissions while they make the move to the new MAGE program. So I haven't been able to update any of my fics. I was lucky to get that last chapter of Shadow posted before they closed for submissions. Anyway I'm really excited about the change. To hold anyone who actually reads my stuff here is a poem I've been working on. Enjoy! Feedback is appreciated.


Gotta Love Those Theories:
A Tribute to Harry Potter Theorists Everywhere

Sometimes when I sit down to write,
my plot bunnies scamper out of sight.
In annoyance and desperation,
I surf the web in exasperation.

One thing that will always cheer me
is an interesting HP theory.
Some are serious, and some are funny;
Some gave birth to a plot bunny.

Now I'm using my strange sense of humor
to entertain my fellow fanfic consumer.
Enjoy the collection of stuff you see.
I write for fun, not for money.

If you're someone who's easily offended,
hitting the back button is recommended.
The following things are a little crass,
but please refrain from flaming my ass.

"Dumbledore just can't be dead!"
the stricken, teary-eyed fans all said.
How did he slip through death's noose?
He and Snape swapped some Polyjuice!

If death he wanted to escape,
why the hell would he pick Snape?
Was it to save the Potions master
from Unbreakable Vow disaster?

And speaking of our favorite Death Eater,
here's a theory that's even sweeter.
I'm sure that it drew many flames
when they said he was in love with James!

Sorry, but it's much less silly
to think Snape had an eye for Lily.
If Snape and Lily had a such a thing,
does that make them Slug Queen and King?

Now here's one I like the best.
It's about the 'monster' in Harry's chest.
When Ginny was in Tom's possession,
She then became his lusty obsession!

The soul fragment just escaped the diary
and joined the one lodged in poor Harry.
Why else would he want to date
the little sister of his best mate?

Voldie made a Horcrux of Harry?
Now that thought is just plain scary!
No, our hero deserves a life,
a home, some children, and a wife.

Luna? Ginny? Hermione?
Just one? Or perhaps all three?
Will she be pretty, or will she be smart?
Will she connive to win Harry's heart?

Now there's also the interesting notion
that Harry was slipped a Weasley love potion.
This is what happens when shippers get irate:
you end up with things like Ginny the Pirate!

Then there's Ginny's pet Pygmy Puff,
that little purple ball of fluff.
Arnold is something beyond the norm:
he's Bella in Animagus form!



I wonder if Voldie thought it was funny
when Bella became a purple dust bunny?
If he and Bella want to scheme,
they must add Kreacher to the team!

Shipping is so not my hobby.
But what about the Squid and Dobby?
Here's one that gave me a start:
Sybill Trelawney and Gilderoy Lockhart!

Kick back, relax, take a seat.
Grab a margarita and prop up your feet.
One final warning that cannot hurt:
some of these have a nose/cola alert.

Enjoy, my luvs, and when you're through,
please don't forget to leave a review!
Even though I make no money,
I still need something to feed the plot bunny.