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lululawrence’s May 2018 Fic List

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And we’re back for another month of reading! I didn’t do a lot of writing this month, but I read a LOT so this list is long! So buckle up, and let’s look back on the amazing fics I read this month! (There’s a lot of Tomlinshaw, but I promise there’s Larry too! Keep reading and don’t give up on me pls hehe)

but tonight (you’re on my mind) by @allwaswell16 / allwaswell16 There’s a lot of Tomlinshaw on this list this month because I was wanting some awesome banter and high angst due to lack of communication and who does that better than Tomlinshaw? ANYWAY, this fic was almost too much for me hahahaha! Anitra has a way of writing that makes you feel every bit of pain and the anticipation building up to where I knew it was going was killing me, but DAMN was the resolution of it all amazing! If Tomlinshaw is your thing, defo give this one a try.

Know You Know You Got It Bad by @taggiecb / taggiecb This one had me cackling but also horrified at the amount of WOW THAT TOTALLY CAME OUT WRONG and misunderstandings, and that is exactly what made this such a fantastic ride. Another fab Tomlinshaw to read, should that be your thing!

Do You Smile To Tempt A Lover by @allwaswell16 / allwaswell16 A MUSEUM AU WHERE NICK PAYS HOMAGE TO PAINTINGS OF MAGGIE SMITH AND JUDI DENCH AFTER OGGLING LOUIS? Yes please. Featuring matchmaker Zayn. AND Louis secretly writes erotica during his lunch breaks? This fic is sooooo fun. A defo Tomlinshaw read.

A Royal Wedding by @reminiscingintherain / reminiscingintherain This short ditty is SO CUTE!!! A short and sweet Larry meet-cute surrounding the royal wedding. It is the best little fic snack to leave you feeling good!

We Used To Wait by @magicalrocketships / sunsetmog I read this as I was on my period and started it around 1 am. Both of these life decisions I do not recommend, because I ended up just shoving a tissue between my face and my pillow so I could keep reading without creating a puddle on my pillow as Nick freaked out in the hospital over Louis possibly not surviving. All the same, the fact I kept reading despite all of this should be one of the highest recommendations. This fic destroyed me and put me back together again in all of the best ways. A Tomlinshaw must read.

Somebody Hurt You (I Know A Place) by @writsgrimmyblog / writcraft I...well looking back on this I thought this fic was a lot shorter than it actually is because I devoured it so fast and it reads so well I had no idea it was 20k. ha! So, that being said: Tomlinshaw featuring amnesia. There’s a few of these coming because I NEEDED IT sorry not sorry. The structure of the fic was beautiful too!

loose lips sink ship all the damn time (not this time) by @mediawhorefics / MediaWhore THIS FIC OMGOSHHHHHHHH I loved it. Gosh I loved it. Secret relationship AGAIN, forced outing, exes to lovers, ALL THE EMOTIONS! The way Nick was written too just had me in LOVE. Sigh. Another fab Tomlinshaw with some incredible structuring that allows you to watch the relationship begin and fall apart all while seeing them come back together again. (I promise, there’s more Larry coming, please don’t give up on me lol)

The Disgruntled Novelist's Bodacious Pornographer (or, that time Nick and Louis were rival romance writers) by aliferuined This fic had me laughing so hard on my porch while my son played with bubbles he actually climbed on my lap to see if I was watching a funny video. I was crying and wheezing. This was just... the most hilarious. Tomlinshaw, again hehe

wait for me to come home by carissima TOMLINSHAW TIME TRAVEL!!! And it’s done in such a beautiful way! It completely satisfies all desires for knowing what happens where and I just LOVE it!

Once every day your life starts again by blackmustache This fic also features Tomlinshaw amnesia (see a theme for me? lol) and soccer aid and secret relationships and Jay helping them find each other again, which is lovely!

Nobody compares to you by @headband-husbands / fallenflowercrowns (meggiewrites) Larry returns! haha It’s all Larry from here on out on the list, promise :) Tumblr AU! Canon Compliant! Best Friends to Lovers! What more could you want in a fic? I honestly don’t know, which obviously means I loved this one lolll

Seeing Blind by @sugarbabyomega / zedi BLIND ALPHA LOUIS, SAUCY OMEGA HARRY! Gosh this fic just. WOW. It flips between POVs and gives such a full and lovely feel for the entire thing. Involving surprise early heats! No Strings Attached hook ups that turn into Feelings! What could go wrong?? hehehe A new favorite A/B/O for me!

Stay Close, Hold Steady by @jaerie / jaerie THIS FIC FAM! It is one of my fic babies that I didn’t write. hahaha My random ramblings to Jenna as I drove in the car back in March might have helped form this amazing fic and I love it so much. “Brothers” A/B/O Larry fic involving finding your lost family, gender presentation, and so much more. Read while listening to The Tide. It’s a good choice. Promise.

Among Friends by @theficwritersblock / secretswekeepxx This fic, y’all. I’d never seen the film it was based on, so I was a bit wary going into it but IT WAS SO GOOD! SOOOO GOOOOOD! Be prepared for the pain, the ridiculousness, stupid boys, and love conquering all. Duh.

And I Will Steady Your Hand by @icanhazzalou / kiwikero Another great A/B/O fic! Keri pulls out all the stops with late presentation support group amazingness and the changes and confusion/frustration that come with them, especially at a time of life where it feels like EVERYTHING is changing. It’s such a great fic. Defo read it.

All That You Are by @iamasphodelknox / asphodelknox Y’ALL. This fic. It’s historical fiction at it’s finest. WWII soldier OT5 and Shawn friendship and period typical homophobia and dreams and relying on each other and love and I keep talking and it’s just not enough. All the love for this fic. It is art and beauty and wow. Defo read it.

Getting Naked on Camera (NOT CLICKBAIT) by @velvetnoodle / velvetnoodle (goldfishsunglasses) This little thing had me giggling. A great, light little fic to help you smile on a hard day!

Bijou by @fullonlarrie / FullOnLarrie Lauren did such amazing things with this! Micropenises. Who knew? I didn’t until now, but I can’t wait for the other fics that will eventually be a part of this!

my favourite colour is you by @velvetnoodle / velvetnoodle (goldfishsunglasses) SO CUTE. MUCH CUTE. ALL THE CUTE. It’s so soft and lovely and a happy place to escape.

Slow Hands (Slow Days) by @londonfoginacup / LadyLondonderry This fic, y’all. Farmer Harry, Vet Louis. Softness. Country living. Good friends. It feels so lovely and yet I couldn’t stop giggling at the slow hands aspect of it. haha Defo recommend reading this to understand what slow hands has to do with any of this.

Your Shadow Running Round by @harrystanslouis / harrystanslouis This fic is lovely! So lovely! Stupid boys who made stupid decisions and have to fix things are a soft spot for me, and that is definitely featured in this fic.

Run With Your Mind by @larryandgaystuff / larryandgaystuff (cnd8544) Another great story with such a great connection to the song it was written for! Full of stupid boys with feelings they aren’t talking about even though they really should. Maybe that was this month’s theme. Next month’s should be communication. HAH!

Took Me by Surprise by @becomeawendybird / QuickedWeen This is a fic that Molly teased me with the idea for AGES ago and when it finally came to fruition I was not disappointed! Such an amazing read and a fic all around! The kid aspect was so believable and wonderful and just a lovely added bonus to the entire thing.

All My Friends Are Here by abrighteryellow This was the cutest fic! Pub quiz hosted by Harry becomes more than just a little appealing to Louis, despite the fact he doesn’t want it to be. A short little meet-cute to make you smile!

Mars Needs Irishmen by @fakedeepplantjerker / kassio Listen. This is a fic where the relationship tagged is Niall and Space. It’s got a great narrative structure and the story is so lovely! I really enjoyed it. So fulfilling and a great read!

maybe by @gaycousinlarry / momentofclarity This story!!! Two little nerdy boys who don’t think they have a chance with the other falling for each other anyway? Yes please. A beautifully fulfiling story considering how few words there are!

Beat the Odds Together by @ireallysawanangel / crimsontheory Cute! That’s all I can really say. It was so cute! A short little thing with surprising amounts of emotion packed in.

walk down our aisles first by @jumperlouis / musketrois (B_kate) THIS. WAS. SO. SWEET. I keep saying that, but these short fics for the short fic fest gave me life when I was dealing with stress from my mom’s big open heart surgery and the aftermath of that. This was was particularly lovely as a meet cute with a slight twist to it that I really enjoyed.

Redwood Seedlings Prefer Full Sunlight by @polkadotsvstripes / polka_stripes Girl!Direction short fic featuring a meet-cute! I really enjoyed this one too. A fun quick read that also makes you hope they make it work hehe

Sea of Love by @kinglouisxxviii / theweightofmywords Mermaids and Princes! What more could you ask for?

If Anyone Knew by @marastarfar / StarFar Listen. This was one of the first A/B/O fics I ever read, and it was a WIP. A WIP I thought had been abandoned but then the amazing Mara almost made me cry by completing it! This fic is so great. Please be warned though, there are a LOT of triggers and it very much is a dark!fic in many ways, so be cautious before jumping in. Worth it if you can handle it, though! A great read, as StarFar’s stuff always is.

tell me what you need by @disgruntledkittenface / disgruntledkittenface This fic!!! I laughed hard enough to have my husband pause his movie and take out his headphones to ask me what in the world was going on lollll The pacing of this fic! It had me gasping and having to pause reading on numerous occasions so I could see clearly enough to keep reading. Definitely up there as one of the funniest fics I’ve ever read.

Not yet a breach, but an expansion by @kinglouisxxviii / theweightofmywords GOSH THIS FIC! Heartwrenching and beautiful and so powerful in so few words! How?!?! I have no idea. Gorgeous and an amazing twist on soulmates.

when i'm pipe and slippers and rocking chair by nightwideopen Whoops. I lied. Another Tomlinshaw. Whatcha gonna do? This was such a cute little thing, though. Such a fun little established relationship fic hehe

head over feet by @kinglouisxxviii / theweightofmywords This fic was so good I went yelling in my GCs until I could find someone who know the tumblr associated with this AO3 and then I immediately ran and began screaming at Caryn, okay? Please read it. Love yourself. Read this fic.

Wish You Were Here by @undersummerstars / alittlewicked SELKIE HARRYYYYYYY!!! I need all the selkie Harry fics. Amazing. This one absolutely did not disappoint. I loved it and it made me crave more.

Surrender to Seduction by @laynefaire / Layne Faire (HisDarlin) Layne’s tag “fast and loose with canon” had me giggling but those giggles stopped as I read this fic because the way she writes has such power and draw I was immediately in the story. A great read!

Until You Use Me Up by @fullonlarrie / FullOnLarrie OKAY LISTEN. Before I knew this was Lauren’s I read it and was just like FANNING MYSELF. It was so hot and so well done and amazing. It was just...amazing.

AND THAT, in reverse chronological order (because apparently that’s how I roll today), is a list of the fics I read and loved this month! Thank you to all of the amazing writers who shared your amazing works with us! You provided me with so much help in difficult days and entertainment.

Please spread love to the fandom writers and leave them comments and kudos on their fics! I’ll be back next month with what will likely be a much shorter list lollll

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unfair--verona · 7 years

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HEAR ME OUT ON THIS

cause I just had a long discussion about it and I’ve come to many conclusions

HAMILTON CHARACTER HOGWARTS HOUSES

if your opinions differ hmu i’m looking for healthy discourse

This began as a buzzfeed quiz in which one could sort the Hamilton characters into Hogwarts houses and I was BAFFLED at some of the choices that the internet had collectively made for these people. Here I present to you my official dissertation on the true houses of these historical figures.

It should be noted that no person or character is two dimensional and thus each possesses traits from each house. There are a plethora of factors to take into consideration before making a sorting decision.

Hercules Mulligan: Gryffindor

we’ll start off with someone rather non-contentious. Our pal Herc has mad nerve (”when you knock me down I get the fuck back up again”) and is without a doubt daring and brave. The dude was a spy in the british army???? Amazing

Marquis de Lafayette: Hufflepuff

Alrighty please consider the defining traits of a hufflepuff in regards to our favourite fighting frenchman:

You might belong in Hufflepuff Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, And unafraid of toil;

Laf literally packed up one day and bid farewell to his wife in France to go fight in another country’s war because he cared about it. His loyalty is very steadfast despite being to two distinct nations. Though some might argue this negates the argument of his loyalty because his attentions are so divided, I think his unwavering support of both just doubles his capacity for loyalty. He participated in what he felt was right because he felt it was right. Whatever the cost he chose to take part in both conflicts. YES he’s also brave, (the buzzfeed poll indicates that 37% of you think he’s a gryffindor which is FAIR) but I think that though he exhibits the traits of a gryffindor, his hufflepuff characteristics are stronger. (Also, apparently, 36% of you think he’s a ravenclaw??? sources pls i don’t see it) Lafayette is defined by justice, loyalty, and yes bravery- he is unquestionably “unafraid of toil.” HUFFLEPUFF

John Laurens: Gryffindor

K I have a lot of problems with the poll on Laurens. 50% of those polled think that Laurens is a hufflepuff and I think that this goes along with the stereotyping of hufflepuffs as delicate cinnamon rolls. We all love John, we know he’s a lil cutie pie, but I think that he is defined by his nerve and chivalry. He deeply cares about equality and fighting for those who are unable to do so for themselves. His recurring passion in the show is the fight to end slavery. He dueled Charles Lee on Hamilton’s behalf when Alex wasn’t able to do so himself. Laurens went out of his way to put himself in the line of fire for people/causes he cared about regardless of the consequences.

George Washington: Ravenclaw

I think that GWash is often characterized as a gryffindor because of the image him of the military general and all around hero, but more prominent than his bravery is his calculating intelligence. Early in the revolutionary war he retreated his men for miles and miles without letting up the fight so as to not wring them dry before the war was up. He fought a losing battle for a long time but managed to lose strategically so as to still have soldiers to fight when they were able to push back. He stepped down from the presidency when he could have continued so as to ensure that the transition would be smooth and America would be able to self-sustain without him. Each of his actions were carried out with thorough thought and consideration.

definitely though, the case could be argued for him being a gryffindor. I think he’s a very near split.

King George III: Gryffindor

Like, sure? He’s in this weird boat of I don’t think he has enough clear characteristics to fit into another house. He’s more of a process of elimination. He’s not a slytherin, ravenclaw, or hufflepuff, soooo

I think he tries to embody gryffindor traits enough that he manages to sooooort of do it?

Actually if you have thoughts on this please tell me I want more insight.

Maria Reynolds: Slytherin

First and foremost Maria is not a slytherin because of her vaguely antagonistic qualities in the show. She serves as a vessel to convey part of Alex’s character and winds up being a very significant series of plot points. We love to hate her because she was Alex’s big mistake, but that’s not what makes her a slytherin. She went to Hamilton’s home with a goal in mind. Girl knew what she wanted and she got it. She was driven, sly, goal-oriented. “just give him what he wants and you can have me” to her lover, a married man, about her husband

Or perhaps in Slytherin, You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means, To achieve their ends.

Thomas Jefferson: Ravenclaw

To vaguely quote Daveed, Jefferson wrote amazing words but he sucks. He wrote long and eloquent passages with inspirational messages and all that jazz, but he also just sort of got handed success and didn’t have to do a lot of fighting. This rules out the potential for him being a slytherin: he didn’t have to be cunning and ambitious to get anywhere, he just got there. He was fabulously clever and used it well, and to his advantage, but not with enough intent to be classified as a slytherin.

James Madison: Ravenclaw

prolly? help me on this one

he’s not a hufflepuff though which is what buzzfeed indicated

Angelica Schuyler: Ravenclaw

Lin has literally said himself that Angelica is the most intelligent character in the show. She raps because she matches Hamilton’s intellect. The first time we meet her she talks Thomas Paine and feminist constitutional reform. I think she also exhibits a great deal of loyalty to her sisters, particularly when she acknowledges that Eliza would hand Alex to her if she asked but chooses not to to preserve Eliza’s happiness. Intelligence, though, is the characteristic most emphasized in the show.

Eliza Schuyler: Gryffindor

Eliza begins the show looking a lot like a hufflepuff (”you’ll never find anyone as trusting or as kind” LOL) but winds up taking the reins in the show and shaping her own legacy as well as building and maintaining Alex’s. Her spectacular perseverance, drive, and daring nature make her a true gryffindor by the end. Forgiving Alex for his misdeeds also takes a great deal of courage.

Peggy Schuyler: Gryffindor

Why does everyone think my girl Peggy’s a hufflepuff?? I think she’s a victim of “we don’t really know her, guess she’s a hufflepuff” syndrome which is rarely accurate and sheds a weird light on hufflepuffs as a whole lol

Please consider this fantastic story taken from her wikipedia article:

On August 7, 1781, a group of Tories and Native Americans forced their way into the Schuyler Mansion in Albany, searching for Philip Schuyler, whom they intended to make a prisoner of war. Eliza and Angelica, who were both pregnant, ran upstairs to hide, but soon realized they had their newsborn baby sister Catharine downstairs. Peggy went downstairs to get the baby, but was threatened by one of the Native Americans who asked where Philip Schuyler was. Thinking quickly, Peggy replied that Schuyler had “gone to alarm the town.” Fearing capture, the raiders fled, but one threw a tomahawk at Peggy, who was running upstairs with the child. The tomahawk left a cut mark in the banister, which the Schuyler family supposedly left in place as a memento.

fight me she’s a gryffindor

Philip Hamilton: Gryffindor

Philip “you said something bad about my dad we’re gonna duel” is brave as HELL

“I’m a little nervous but I can’t show it”

he literally had to ask his dad how to duel beforehand because he didn’t know what he was doing but felt strongly that it had to be done. Not for glory or legacy or any of that, just to defend his father’s name

You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry, Set Gryffindors apart;

literally try to tell me he’s not a gryffindor i dare you

Aaron Burr: Slytherin

k now we’re getting to the challenging ones. When it comes to Burr I try to bear in mind that his actions could be attributed to pretty much any house but his intent and motivations are what make me inclined to sort him as slytherin. He literally had so little policy that he was endorsed for president by two political parties. He also CHANGED political parties just to try to get further. His few beliefs were so malleable he could stretch them in any direction if it looked like he could succeed more that way. He was after success. He wanted to make a name for himself. He was hunting for a legacy and it didn’t really matter what that legacy was until it became “the guy who shot his longtime rival”

Alexander Hamilton: Ravenclaw

A. Ham, I believe, is a perfect blend of ravenclaw and slytherin. He’s ambitious, clever, sly, witty. He fought hard for family and legacy, which is a distinctly slytherin trait, but his honesty is what convinces me. If his ambitions were purely glory, legacy, etc he never would have published the reynolds pamphlet. In protecting his image as a public servant he knowingly ruined the rest of his persona as well as many aspects of his personal life. A slytherin focused on success would never have made such a mistake, even if slytherin!Ham had had the affair he would have thrown tjeffs and madison off his case some other way. He also literally wrote himself off Nevis and to the mainland and wrote his way to nearly every other success he had. He was super witty, pulling receipts on Jefferson and Burr at every opportunity, and used his intellect to his advantage (which, yes, is a lil slytherin-esque.) The final straw, though, to me, is that the sorting hat takes preference into account. Hamilton is a perfect balance of slytherin and ravenclaw, but when it comes down to it I believe he would rather be categorized as a ravenclaw- and with a balance this precarious that’s all it takes.

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