When Real Life Just Isn't Enough ...

Title: Indebted
Author: sesheta66
Beta: cleo_jay
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R
Word Count: 22.6K
Summary: Potter is a target again, but why won't anyone believe Draco? Desperate to rid himself of the life debt he owes Potter, he takes matters into his own hands. As usual, nothing goes as planned.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

( Indebted - Part 1/3 )

Title: Indebted
Author: sesheta66
Beta: cleo_jay
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R
Word Count: 22.6K
Summary: Potter is a target again, but why won't anyone believe Draco? Desperate to rid himself of the life debt he owes Potter, he takes matters into his own hands. As usual, nothing goes as planned.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

( Indebted - Part 3/3 )

Happy New Year! I've finished my Christmas story now, and below is the final part - hope you enjoy. :)

Title: Reset – Part 16
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~30K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompt #11: Secret Santa with embarrassing results and #12: elf costume, and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompt #25: champagne
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15

Reset – Part 16

( Ringing in the New Year right )

Title: Reset – Part 14
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompt #30: New Year's Eve party and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompt #24: Christmas presents
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous parts: One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | Eight | Nine | Ten | Eleven | Twelve | Thirteen

Reset – Part 14

( Best Presents Ever )

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Well, how's this for a Christmas gift? I got art and fic gifted to me over at HD Erised!

Oh, yes, I got BOTH! Because the "mystery artist" does not only rock at art but at writing as well. As a whole, this MA painted the most beautiful picture of domesticity between Harry and Draco, it made me melt. And to top that off, it actually consists of several pieces of art with a snapshot story to go with each. Spoiled much? [I'm not complaining]

I don't want to give too much away so you can read my gushing in the comments. *g*

Title: Five Christmas Eves
Pairing(s): Harry, Draco and Churchill (Not that one. Eww.)
Rating: PG, cuz there is some skin. Lovely, lovely skin.
Art Medium: Graphite on watercolor stock [my not-so-secret fave!]
Content/Enticements: There is some skin. Lovely, lovely skin.
Summary: Draco is reminiscing over the memorable moments of several Christmas Eves.

Thanks so much to the most amazing 'mystery' artist/author and to the mods for pairing this individual up with my request. I don't even remember what I asked for, but this is PERFECT! And I feel particularly chuffed that my gift was posted on Christmas Day. ♥

Once again, Merry Christmas to all!

Title: Reset – Part 11
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompts #13: Work Christmas party with spiked punch and #28: bringing joy to orphans (take 2), and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompts #19: flaming plum pudding and #20: hot chocolate.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10

Reset – Part 11

( Mini-Me )

Title: Reset – Part 9
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompts #3: inappropriate Christmas carols #10: ice skating, and #24: sleigh ride, and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompts #15: candy canes and #16: light and dark (grey/black wolves).
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8

Reset – Part 9

( Better late than never )

Title: Reset – Part 7
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompts #4: stockings, #6: Christmas cards, and #20: Azkaban over the holidays, and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompts #11: Christmas tinner and #12: table set for Christmas dinner.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

Reset – Part 7

( Lunch at the Manor, round two )

Title: Reset – Part 5
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompt #2: icicles, 21: mixing alcohol with other houses, and #29: gingerbread house competition and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompt #7: gated garden and #8: Christmas cookies.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 |

Reset – Part 5

( This is a joke, right? )

Title: Reset – Part 3
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompts #19: warm beverage and #25: ridiculously cute Christmas displays, and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompts #3: Three Broomsticks and #4: Butterbeer.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Previous: Part 1 | Part 2 |

Reset – Part 3

( I still cannot believe you are going to Malfoy Manor )

Title: Reset – Part 1
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: R overall
Word Count: ~20K overall
Summary: Forgetting the past isn't always possible or practical. Dwelling on it isn't constructive. Moving beyond it, into what lies ahead, can be just the thing to help us heal. And friends? Well, they make it all – past, present and future – worth living.
Author's Notes: Written for dracoharry100's Christmas Challenge, prompt #31: Starting off the new year with a new perspective and slythindor100's 25 Days of Draco and Harry, prompt #1: phone booth.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Reset – Part 1

( What is McGonagall thinking? )

Requesting input from my flist:

Windows 10 is free until today. I have yet to install it. Were I still on Windows 7, I'd probably not bother, but since my computer came with Windows 8 and I've since upgraded to 8.1, I'm undecided.

I do not like certain things about Windows 8/8.1 but what I don't like about Windows 10 is the automatic updates. I don't like control being taken away from me, whether it's to update at all or the timing of said updates. I don't like that I can't select some things to update and not select others. I don't like that it means an update at sometime in the future could install stuff I don't want without my consent or even knowledge. It's all too Big Brother for me.

So ... like it or hate it? Any problems? All input is appreciated.

Thanks!

Anyone interested in word warring? I haven't posted to word_war for ages, and would like to get it going again.

I'll be power writing for the next two days (Thursday and Friday) and was hoping to get some interest going in some word war challenges while I'm working at the library. I thought I'd check in now to see if there will be any interest out there for tomorrow. *crickets*

Library opens at 10:00 but I might try earlier for McD's or Tim's which both have wifi as well. If you are interested, feel free to drop by word_war and look for posts tomorrow and/or Friday. I'll also post a link here on my own LJ.

I set up the community way back when and anyone is welcome to join. You don't have to be a member to comment, but you do need to join if you want to post a daily challenge.

What are word wars, you ask?

Do you have something that needs writing, but you need a little push to get it done? Try out word wars!

Fanfic, original, whatever you'd like. And you don't necessarily have to write. Maybe you want to edit or re-write or type. No problem! Basically this is just a motivational tool that gives you a short challenge, during which time (we hope) you're able to set aside everything else and focus on writing. ;D

For those that aren't familiar with "word wars" the general idea is:

• Someone posts a challenge, including a start time and length (usually 30-45 minutes)
  
• Others sign up (provide details or not about what you're writing, your choice)
  
• When the start time is reached, everyone begins writing
  
• When the time is up, everyone stops writing, adds up their number of words, and checks back in.

That's it. Easy-peasy.

Anyone interested in joining me, feel free to comment here and then keep an eye out on the comm tomorrow. Or just go directly there in the morning. I should be checking in sometime before 10:30am, Eastern Time, and I'm hoping to squeeze in three challenges each day.

Feel free to spread the word. All are welcome.

An interesting article from Bane of Your Resistance (link below for full article):

"Writing is hard. You’re going to fail. At first.

With luck, you’ll fail again. With a little luck, persistence and a whole lot of hard work, you’ll fail again and again until you transform a series of failures into something that satisfies you.

Failure is the only option for writers. The only alternative to a making series of failures that gradually approach what you set out to do is the ultimate failure — the failure to try at all.

You’re going to make mistakes – some minor, some major. Depending on which meme you look at, there are 7 amateur, 10 fatal, 23 common or 100 avoidable mistakes that are going to kill your first chapter, drive your editor crazy or prove you’re a worthless wanna-be ..."

A little over a year ago, I friends-locked my journal (long story short, concern about RL knowledge of online name). Not sure if it's completely okay now, but whatever. :D

I'm now unlocking my fics (a much more time-consuming process than locking everything, because I'm selecting individual entries to make public). I'm working backwards and am currently working on February 2009 stories. That sounds like I've made loads of progress, but since most of my writing was between 2007 and 2009, there's still lots to do. Bear with me.

If you have a particular link / want to read a particular story and you find it locked, drop me a line and I'll see if I can find it and un-friends-lock it.