The Dancing Series by Teague (R)

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Hi, I’m merelyn and I’m going to be your Harry Potter reccer for the month of July. Just to let everyone know what to expect, I’m a hardcore slasher (though there might be a few gen fics). If you’re looking for Harry/Draco or Remus/Sirius, ya ain’t gonna get it from me (though my sister will probably force me to rec a Snape/Harry fic for her). One of the things I love about Harry Potter is that because there are sooo many characters to work with and because the fandom is so big, you can find a story out there pairing almost any two people you can think of, and what’s more, it will probably be well-written. That said, I plan on using this month to pimp some of the slightly lesser-known pairings that are close to my heart, in the shameless hopes of converting as many as possible. *evil grin*

In that spirit….

Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Percy/Oliver
Author on LJ: macteague
Author Website: Breagerey
Why this must be read:

Percy/Oliver is, for the most part, a pairing that is cute and fluffy and pre-OoTP. They have a very Odd Couple dynamic, with fanon!Percy being softened from the prat he comes off as in the books to an adorably stuffy, insecure dork. Oliver’s characterization is something that can be taken in many directions, since JKR doesn’t give us much to work with besides a massive Quidditch obsession.

The premise of this fic is that Bill and Charlie are at the Burrow for Christmas, and Molly strong-arms them into doing something with Percy, who is supposedly crushed by his recent breakup with Penny (Percy's canon girlfriend in Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban who then thankfully proceeds to drop off the face of the earth).

Bill and Charlie’s brilliant plan to get Percy to open up and discuss his heartbreak?

Take Percy to a club and get him really really drunk. Yeah. Good thinking, guys.

(Percy) relaxed quickly, and chatted amiably about a variety of neutral topics for a good half-hour, before he somewhat shakily set down his mug and said, "Why are we here?"

Oh gods no! Don't tell me my brother is a philosophical drunk! "Err... well, no one really knows that Percy - " Bill began lamely.

Percy shot him a look that read suspiciously like 'you idiot' and waved his hand around the room "Why are we HERE, not why are we here" he stated with the firmness of the slightly tipsy.

If you’re in the mood for something cute and warm and funny (or if you, like me, have a deep seated love for drunk!Percy) read this now. The characterization of all the Weasleys is excellent and even the peripheral original characters feel like people instead of cardboard cut-outs or Mary Sues. All in all, a very satisfying read.

Dancing
Dancing 2: Christmas
Dancing 3: Back to Work

Oh, and if you like this fic, you should go to Teague's website and read all of her fics, which are mostly Percy/Oliver and all very good. :)

Comments

[ladydewinter.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to your recs already :) However, your links aren't working :(

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I think it's fixed.

[ladydewinter.livejournal.com]

Yay! *goes off to read*

[chasethecat.livejournal.com]

Ooh, this story sounds fun! *goes off to read*

*cough* and the website link is still having issues.

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

*cough* and the website link is still having issues.

Bah. I have no idea what's up with it. Livejournal is such a crackhead. (Either that, or I'm less technically savvy than I thought.)

If they aren't still aren't working, here the addresses for your copy and pasting pleasure:

Part 1: http://www.teague.0catch.com/DanceClub.html
Part 2: http://www.teague.0catch.com/DanceClub2.html
Part 3: http://www.teague.0catch.com/backtowork.html

[moireach.livejournal.com]

Dude, just today I was wondering if there'd be an HP reccer, and then you show up promising unconventional pairings?? My cup runneth over! Hooray for the off-the-beaten-path! I'm looking forward. :)

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope I don't disappoint. I'm really more of a lurker by nature, so this is a little new for me.

Whee!

[afullmargin.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see more of your recs!

[stopawhile.livejournal.com]

Hey, could you please fix the links that should be going to the main page of Teague's website? And could you also add the rating to the title? Thanks.

Looking forward to your recs this month.

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's fixed now. Sorry about that.