I am soooo lucky!!

hp_holidaygen has begun posting, and guess whose gift was first under the tree? Mine!! Some wonderful, talented, generous person has written for me a bittersweet tale of mystery, friendship, loyalty and love, with (of course) a Hermione determined to Figure Things Out -- and all set in a fantastical, mysterious, enticing library that I would give my eye teeth to visit (ah, but perhaps I shall someday!). Not to mention that they have linked in ancient myths like Orpheus and Eurydice, Lot's wife, etc. -- I've always been fascinated by retelling of myths and fairy tales, so this is an extra extra bonus. Hermione encounters a series of "old friends" as she makes her way towards her goal, and the glimpses we get of what has happened to them all in the intervening years add a nice richness and complexity. Truly, I am a lucky recipient, and could not have asked for more!

Go ye and read: Don't Look Back.

Ever wonder how Ringwraiths occupy their down time?

Wonder no more, your curiosity is about to be satisfied! Be sure to watch (listen) all the way through the credits, hee hee hee...

(Also, FYI, the Colbert Report is going All Hobbit, All the Time this week -- last night was Ian McKellen, tonight is Martin Freeman, Wed Peter Jackson, and Thursday Andy Serkis. Yay!)


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