The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife (1586 words) by eldritcher
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Giant Squid/Severus Snape
Characters: Giant Squid (Harry Potter), Severus Snape
Additional Tags: Love, Romance, Happy Ending
Summary:

The Giant Squid falls in love.

--> This is utterly lovely. This is so poetic, and sweet, and it almost made me cry.

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From thefridayfive:

1) What act of kindness have you witnessed (or done yourself) recently?
I couldn't think of anything at first, the days are very much flowing together for me, but then I thougth of something:
Here in Germany you need either a coin or a token for a shopping cart, and all supermarkets I frequent have now a rule you need to have a cart with you for shopping. Usually I have at least one with me when I go out, but last week I didn't have one. I was cussing to myself when a guy noticed and used one of his own tokens for my cart (he had a bunch of them). And when he noticed a guy and a girl didn't have one either he gave them one too.

2) What is your favorite memory?
I can't really think of one now. Although I remember fondly the holidays my sister and me spend together with my grandparents.

3) What activity always seems to energize you?
I can't really think of one now.

4) Did you do something recently that made you laugh at yourself? What was it?
I can't really think of something now.

5) What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Lernen ist wie Rudern gegen den Strom, sobald man aufhört treibt man zurück." ("Learning is like rowing against the current. As soon as you stop your are drifting backwards.") I think it goes back to a chinese proverb.
My elemetary school teacher wrote it in my "Poesie Album", which is an book where your friends, family, teachers, etc. can write a verse for you to remember them by I had one when I was in school. This entry was originally posted at https://thady.dreamwidth.org/344327.html. Please comment there using OpenID.

From thefridayfive:

Out with 2020, In with 2021!

1. What was the best thing about 2020?
That none of my family got sick. That the only colleague at work that got sick only had the symptoms of a cold and is again healthy.

2. What lessons from 2020 will you carry into 2021?
I work better in an office than at home. But I am able to do it. I more sociable than I thought I was, and that I'd like to do more of it in 2021.

3. How did you spend your New Year's Eve?
Reading, and planning my reading for the new year. I'm glad it is over.

4. Legend says what you did at midnight on New Year's Eve/Day is what you'll do all year. So what did you do?
Reading, and planning reading. Not a terrible fate :)

5. What are you most looking forward to in 2021?
Actually just being able to go into a café and sit down and drink a coffee. Or go to a restaurant.
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Links go to goodreads:

What I've been reading

K.J. Charles: The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal.
I'm not sure why I finished this book, I was slightly bored by it.

A lot of fanfiction, mostly comfort reading. A lot of Check Please! fanfiction.

What I'm reading now:

C.S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Still. I don't have the brainspace to let myself really read.

Except fanfiction, I'm reading a lot of fanfiction.

What will I read next:

No idea. Except fanfiction.

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Links go to goodreads:

What I've been reading

Aliette de Bodard: In the Vanishers’ Palace.
This was disturbing and unsettling, however the story was not without hope. I loved all the characters, and their relationships. Highly recommended.

Makihirochi: Is Kichijoji the Only Place to Live? Vol. 2.
I really love this manga. I like the characters, and so far I haven't gotten bored with it. I love the way food is depicted, as something lustful and not shame-inducing.

Hebi-Zou, Tsuta Suzuki, Tarako (Illustrator): Heaven's Design Team Vol. 1.
This was funny and entertaining, even though I'm a little worried it might get repetitive. However, I like it enough to want to buy more volumes.

Chie Shinkyu: Wakako Zake, Vol. 1.
This was so entertaining, I love food manga. However, for those that are not interested in slice-of-life and food this wouldn't probably the manga. I will definitely buy more volumes when they come out.

What I'm reading now:

C.S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Still. I don't have the brainspace to let myself really read.

What will I read next:

Probably Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale.

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What I've been reading so far this year

Stephanie Burgis: The Art of Deception.
I loved the books I've read by Burgis so far, and this short story is no exeption. This could really have been longer though, or there should be a sequel. I want to know more about the characters and their world.

Robin Stevens: Jolly Foul Play (Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries #4).
I love this series. I love Hazel even though Daisy rubs me a little the wrong way. I'm not entirely sure why, perhaps because I rather like more empathetic characters.
I liked this book a little better than the third one. The description of the school and its students ring very much true. Even though I didn't go to school in the 30s, am not from England, and didn't go to boarding school, I did go to an all-girls school. So even through the differences this is entirely relatable to me. So looking forward to read the next book.

Martha Wells: Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2).
I love Murderbot, like the plot and the worldbuilding. However, I can never quite connect to the other characters. I'm not entirely sure why. It doesn't matter though, I will read the other two novellas and the novel when it comes out. I really want to know more about Murderbot.

C.B. Lee: Not Your Sidekick (Sidekick Squad #1).
I liked this book. I really liked Jess and could relate to her. I love the way the relationships are depicted: Jess and her friends, Jess and her family. It rings very true to me. I'm interested in the plot and where it will go, and I will get the sequels.
However, it still feels only ok to me, but perhaps I just wasn't in the mood for superheroes.

Richard Blanco: The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood.
This was my favourite book so far this year. I don't have the words why it just grabbed me so, and I will probably write a proper review for it.


What I'm reading now:

Aliette de Bodard: In the Vanishers’ Palace.
This is disturbing, but so good. Love Yên so far, she's such a great character.

C.S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
I want to re-read the Chronicles of Narnia. To be frank, I'm kinda bored with this, so I'm reading bit by bit.


What will I read next:

I'm not quite sure yet, but I have more than enough on my TBR...

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Carrie at catonthebookshelf has the post up for the 2019 Fanfiction Reading Challenge. I found out about the challenge from isabellerecs.

So, I'm going to do this challenge this year. It can be as relaxed or involved as you like and you can set your own goals. I'm going for Unapologetic Fangirl/boy, since I do read a lot of fanfiction. Mostly I want to track my reading, and challenges are the way to go for me. We'll see how well it goes ^^;;
I set my word count for the month at 250,000 words. This seems to be very little to me, but we'll see. :)

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(*) Fall Back, by anon at winterknights.
Merlin (BBC) | Merlin Emrys/Arthur Pendragon | G (SFW) | Digital/Photoshop
When all your plans go down the drain, there's still each other to fall back on.
-- This is really pretty, I love how the light falls.

(*) Snowflake in your lashes, by anon at mini_fest.
Harry Potter | Pansy Parkinson/Ginny Weasley | G (SFW) | Digital (GIF)
Pansy held back a smile as Ginny leaned in and kissed the snowflakes off her eyelashes.
-- This is really cute and lovely. Ginny looks so pretty and happy.

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(*) Korea, 1950-Something, by nonelvis.
Doctor Who/M*A*S*H (TV) | Rory Williams/Hawkeye Pierce | PG-13 | ~ 3,600 words
Something's making the Korean War last eight years longer than it should for a MASH unit – the unit where Rory Williams waits, trapped in time, for Amy and the Doctor to return. Crossover with M*A*S*H; Hawkeye/Rory.
--> This is sooo cool. Love the explanation, and the characters. It just makes so much sense. And I love the mix of angst and story.

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