Some pimping/promoting to celebrate my post-vacation hype

[my_thestral]

Hellooooo, there, darlings!
Missed me? *this is where you say yes and nod furiously and try to look sincere, LOL! Also, squeal at will... ;)* Oh, damn, it's no use, is it? I guess most of you never noticed I left, because I post so rarely - BUT - those of you who did - I'M BAAAACK!

London was glorious as always (I'll make a separate post about that) - and The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child plays are definitely a thing to see (it's just not something you can read about and dis at will because seeing it is a totally different experience than reading about it and I'll argue with you about that until we're both blue in the face *picture feisty grin on a muddy face with a few teeth missing*). I'd definitely see them again in a heartbeat if I was offered a chance! They're just bloody adorable, that's what they are! :D That Ron... seriously. *big smile* And Scorpius, the show-stealing Malfoy! So, that was my Cursed child pimping - no spoilers without a warning, just like I promised! - and now to some serious promoting/pimping business:

- Our beloved hp_nextgen_fest will be back with us shortly (well, time is kind of relative anyway, but the fest's importance can't be overstated!) - so I can't jump at the chance to promote it fast enough - I mean just look at this adorable banner - who could resist, seriousyl?!:



come join hp_nextgen_fest!

Art by thiliart, Banner by capitu



- In case you're not aware, there's a new fest open that sounds interesting if one is a lover of music - and I am - and a Potterhead - blimey, I'm that as well! So, without further ado - please check it out and I hope you feel like giving it a go:



Aaaaand I think this is it from me before I disappear into the night. I'm kind of buried in e-mails and messages at the moment, so I apologize, if I won't be able to reply to all of you very soon - but I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can. I missed the fandom and you all! :)

Comments

WELCOME HOME!!

[philharmony.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your quick little responses. Since you were so swamped, I feel quite special! I'm really extra glad that you got to enjoy the HP play and I can't wait to buy the script for myself! I know it's obviously not going to be the same thing, but it is unfortunately out of my ability to apparate to England to watch some Harry Potter magic happen. Lamest thing ever! Pimp your stuff as much as you like, you know I'll be reading it the second it comes out :)

[starstruck1986.livejournal.com]

I missed you!

And I'm so pleased you were chuffed with Ron! ❤️

[my_thestral]

Thank you, darling! I actually remembered you when I went to the performance, wondering if you would have liked it - but I have no doubt you would. No spoilers, like I promised - but it was wonderful. Reading the script is not going to do it justice, seriously.

I noticed you posted something new - like the second part to the Ron/Harry story, so I have yet to read that properly, yey! :)

It's good to be back!

Re: WELCOME HOME!!

[my_thestral]

Heey!
It's good to be back - oh, my, I'm writing like I just made it back from the Mayflower voyage!
The HP play was really something that one needs to see - I'm afraid that just reading the script is not going to do it justice. That Ron... seriously hilarious, I'd marry the guy myself if Hermione ever gets tired of him. :) There's so many sweet and funny moments in the show you just wanna take it home and adopt it! :)
I'll proudly pimp until I'm blue in the face, ha! :) I just need to finish my stuff first, glb! :P
*hugs you and clings to you* I'm back now, I'll get it all done! :D

[capitu]

You're back!!!!!!! *glomps*

I had missed you so! <3333

I'm so happy you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the play! :D I'm happy to hear Ron was seriously *lol* And that Scorpius was a show-stealer!

But you're back, you're back!!!!! :D:D:D:D

I've nothing big to report, I'm afraid, just excited about NGF!!!!! NGF!!!!!! I need to start thinking of yummy, tempting prompts. :D

[my_thestral]

Iiiii, it's great to be welcomed back by the tiny flailing you - wait, I'll just go back to London and you can welcome me back again! :D
I remembered you up there - and I've got a tiny paper proof which you'll hopefully get! - because it was genuinely wonderful and at more than one spot during my HP-flavoured vacation I wish I could have shared it all with an equally enthusiastic Potter fan - and you certainly came to mind! :D
Ron was a star - he literally only had to open his mouth to have people laughing out loud, he's such a sweetheart, and Scorpius Malfoy is a total darling, it's all I'm going to say - and perhaps more in a private message if you're up to spoilers! :)
Believe it or not, I've got my next-gen already written this year, and it's pretty G-ish but I kind of had fun writing it, so I'm looking forward to reading all other entries - this is always such a brilliant fest! :)
It's good to be back! *tries to kidnap you to go to the Potter tour together*

[capitu]

WELCOME BACK!!!! *FLAILS* :D:D:D:D

I'm happy you thought of me (as you should! LOL) while enjoying the heaven that was all the HP fannish sites and experiences. \o/ I can't wait to get and see (you promised pictures!). *is already packing for this kidnaping*

I so happy Ron was wonderful. Oh, I'm sure he was. There's no way he wouldn't be. ;)

And really?!!? Really, written? Awesome!!! I'm thrilled to know you're ready! XD But you know, if a tempting prompt comes by, you could totally write another piece! Don't blame for being greedy, please. <3 A person can't help it. This person, that is. ^^

[nia_kantorka]

Welcome back, my dear!
I've missed you too. Nobody who shares my various flailing about things in all the fandoms like you. *huggles*

Great that you had such a good time in London and so much fun to see the play. Can't write much today, you know, big game tonight, but I loved to see one of your positive posts.

Not sure if I'll be able to write something for nextgen when I have signed up to write something big in another fandom, but I'll keep my eyes open for 'the irresistible prompt'. One never knows, right? ;p

Have a lovely day! Talk to you tomorrow or over the weekend. *kisses*

[my_thestral]

Weeeell, it's still a long time until November, I might yet come up with something since the entry I have now isn't all that. :) But if I see a super cute prompt or have a revelation myself - you think people would think me obnoxious if I wrote more than one story? :)

I'll try very hard to make a picture post on the weekend. I need to get photos off three different devices and make a selection - I think we made about five hundred photos at least - so I'll try my best to picture spam you into yawning! :D

[my_thestral]

Your flailing about various fandoms are very enthusiastic, inspiring and refreshing, darling - so fear not, I am back to listen and learn about frosti-rons and such - gladly! :)

I still owe you a proper reply to all your questions and that's in plan for today or tomorrow - because I plan to watch a certain game as well! :) I already promised my little one to root for Germany, because he'll be rooting for France and it's more fun that way! :)

I already have my next_gen written, but perhaps I'll squeeze in another one if inspiration strikes. I first have to do HTML for my cross-gen or risk missing a deadline, so that has priority - my saintly beta managed to finish reviewing it in my absence. I do hope there's a perfect prompt out there for you - I'd love to see some of your writing soon! But no pressure - I'll just settle for your writing in a different fandom if I have to! :)

*waves happily across the Alps and howls into the night "Los geht's Deutschland!!!" <-- sorry about the spelling, my German is rusty, LOL!

[capitu]

you think people would think me obnoxious if I wrote more than one story? :)

No!

Let me try that again.

NO!!!1!!!1!!!!eleven!!!

No one is going to think that at all, dear, are you kidding? People is only going to be too happy you wrote more! (you gotta trust me on that one, yeah?)

Ohhh, selecting pictures. I feel your ~pain~ That takes time, so do take your time but I'll be waiting. :D

[nia_kantorka]

Well, that wasn't good enough (it wasn't that bad even if we lost) and in the end France had the better tactics. Tbh, I will never understand Löw's hesitant lineup. Didn't understand it against Italy, neither today. It's too late though and whining won't help a thing. Maybe next time. :)

Yay, there's a crossgen fest coming and that's an opportunity to read each other's fics. I'm looking forward to it. :D

Don't stress yourself hon. I'm here and will be hopefully writing some words tomorrow. :)

*hugs* and sweet dreams. <3

[my_thestral]

Oh, damn, too bad for us... The little one will be happy, though! The little fellow should seriously place bets, he's scarily good at guessing who's going to win! :P
Looking forward to your cross-gen story, yey! Did you tell me it was going to be a crossgen and I forgot, or were you very secretive up until now? :)
I'm busy with sorting pictures right now and if I have any time left, I'll definitely reply to you properly. :)
Hugs and congratulations on the great effort of your team! :)

[nia_kantorka]

Mmh, both. I told you about it but no specifics. Too easy to be recognised by people who know me. :)
You told me about yours not much either. I remember that the Malfoy didn't behave for a while, but I'm not sure if it was the younger or older one. So it's going to be a surprise too. Which is good as I love good surprises. ;)

Thank you, dear! They did fight and that's great.

Btw, nothing's wrong with your German. I'm super impressed. I don't even know any Slovenian words.

[nia_kantorka]

Mmh, both. I told you about it but no specifics. Too easy to be recognised by people who know me. :)
You told me about yours not much either. I remember that the Malfoy didn't behave for a while, but I'm not sure if it was the younger or older one. So it's going to be a surprise too. Which is good as I love good surprises. ;)

Thank you, dear! They did fight and that's great.

Btw, nothing's wrong with your German. I'm super impressed. I don't even know any Slovenian words.

[my_thestral]

Thank you! *blushes* My German was actually much better when I didn't learn Dutch yet, LOL! Now it is reduced to a few random words that suspiciously smell of Dutch.:) My Dutch is far from decent, but I wouldn't get sold for potatoes - I can find my way around.
Small wonder you don't know any Slovenian - it's a language of only 2 million people and we don't often make it to the championships so you could hear us yell, LOL! But if you're willing to know some cheering phrases, I'd be happy to teach you - though there's a good chance you'll end up pronouncing them wrong, LOL! :)

[nia_kantorka]

Yes, please. Send over some Slovenian phrases, some cheering and maybe some greetings and, maybe a tiny cussword? Swearing is imperative for getting by, isn't it? Phonetic spelling could be a way to get the pronunciation right. I fear even that might not work, but I'll try. :D

[my_thestral]

I'll write you a few in a message, of course! So if by any chance you ever see our team you can look them up and help me cheer - and you will definitely need curse words as well, because we're bound to lose at some point, LOL! :)

[roelliej.livejournal.com]

I'll always miss those brilliant stories of you and your amazing family.

So, Cursed Child was that awesome, eh? The plot not a tiny bit cliché, you know with the tt-trope? I'm so curious right now.😉

Talk to you soon, hon. Another chapter of Exploding Snap is almost ready.😉

😘😘😘

[my_thestral]

Well, to many a fanfiction writer the plot might sound cliche, but I have two things to say about that:
Firstly, it's exactly what a slightly spoiled ready-to-prove-himself crazy Potter teenager might come up with (sometimes my sons come up with all kind of "OMG! Seriously?! What were you thinking?!" ideas so I think it's completely realistic)
Secondly - whatever you think of the story, it's secondary to all the relationships and interpersonal feelings it reveals and it's not really about what happens, but how the lines are delivered (just you wait for Ron and Scorpius Malfoy - adorable and funny!), heart-wrenching Harry's struggles, the on-stage energy between the characters and all that theatre magic (the technical aspects are just off the charts, I want to see it again to at least get an idea how they did some of the stuff!) - and last but not least, a theatre buzzing and full to the brim with excited, exhilarated Potter fans - it's pretty priceless to see and I will go as far as to predict that just leaving the script will leave you disappointed and seeing it live in no way would. It's just touching and wonderful. :)
Waiting for your new chapter, darling - it's so busy here you have to give me a day or two to do it right, but I'm looking forward to it! :)