Oh. I thought we were doing a weapons check.

[sarea]

Much love and thanks to sydney_lynne, for her fantabulous fic "Happy Birthday, Ginny," a sweet story that manages to be hot at the same time. What better combo is there? Have I mentioned lately how lucky I am? Well, I am. I feel blessed to be around such cool, talented people. And I'm nice. Am so nice that I haven't even come down on jade_okelani for not finishing her story yet. You know, the one she started for my birthday that she promised days ago, and which I haven't seen a single word for since. Nope, am not putting her on any guilt trips at all.

Am a bit miffed that all the stuff I've ordered online has arrived, except for the one thing I really want: Quidditch World Cup. However, am enjoying my Simpsons Xbox games immensely. They're hysterical! Also can't wait to play Buffy 2: Chaos Bleeds.

Angel: Okay, so ... Philes probably know what I'm talking about when I say that this ep was like a cross between 'El Mundo Gira' and 'The Unnatural.' Only, not as interesting as either of those (and in the case of EMG, that's saying a lot). There were a lot of reasons to like the ep, as Jade detailed in YM:

jadeokelani: I really liked the ep because it had everyone working together, fairly good amounts of screentime for all, EXCEPT LORNE who had one pointless scene in the trailer, and then was totally absent from ther est of the ep, and I didn't miss him or realize it until it was over, and then I was happy. There was a HINT of Spred, and we got a Wesley/Angel friendship conversation that further acknowledges that Wes has no memory of the betrayl between them, but Angel does. Spike was funny, and yet also has a nice almost poetic moment or two (speaking with Wes, and then later, when he realizes the heart is the demon's weakness) and there's all the acknowledgement of the Shanshu prophecy, and what it might mean, and whether it's Spike or Angel or whatever.

All of that is true and I did like those things. But overall? Eh. It's more what those things represent for future storytelling that I liked, than what their presence did in this ep.

Okay, I am slightly over my trauma yesterday from the Tom pic. I've gotten a bit more used to it, though I still won't go so far as to say that I think he looks attractive. His hands and the Slytherin rings are the selling points. And I meant to mention this yesterday, but got distracted amidst all the wailing and bemoaning: I've thought so since SS -- Goyle is kind of hot, man. akscully prefers Crabbe, but I think it's all about Goyle. Wouldn't this make a great fic, though? Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle: Slytherin Studs, breakers of hearts everywhere. Oh, now I've made myself giggle.

Have you guys seen the YM rendition of the Evil Trio? calliope14 must be credited for this one:

Comments

[ceilidh]

I so noticed Goyle in that pic. He looks much, much older!

And I love the YM rendition of the evil trio. I think YM!Draco is much cuter than PoA!Draco, at least from that one shot. I totally agree with you about the hair!

[kirixchi.livejournal.com]

I wish you would have another birthday. All of the fic was like a present for the rest of us too! Yes, you are very kind not to come down on Jade...shall I send Cane to pay her a "visit"?

What is it with unfair Quidditch World Cup delays? Ah, I remember- in this particular case, Annibug and I have plotted to keep it from you as long as possible while we hone our smack-down skills.

MUAHAHAHAHAHAH

Finally....Crabbe and Goyle...hrm...I just can't see it, but then, I'm usually distracted. ;)

*hugs*
-Kiri, who REALLY needs to get ready for the damn Luau/Tiki party now.

[sarea-okelani.livejournal.com]

I am being dragged kicking and screaming toward 30, so the fewer birthdays, the better. However, I definitely think that all the people who came out of the woodwork to write something ought to make it a lifestyle change. :D

shall I send Cane to pay her a "visit"?

I definitely won't say yes. I won't say no, either.

Annibug and I have plotted to keep it from you as long as possible while we hone our smack-down skills.

Because I'm sure to be a kickass Quidditch World Cup player...? Hahahahahaha

It's good to have one friend who can't get into the C&G love, for variety, I suppose. Everyone else has responded in the overwhelmingly positive! And Mynuet pinged on YM saying she was glad not to be the only one who was looking at Goyle with new eyes! <vbg>

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Dude, I'm so in love with Goyle! He's my second favorite right after Draco. I can take or leave Crabbe. But Goyle...he's such a cutie and I have a thing for burly guys.

I am glad I'm not alone in my Goyle love!

Must make icon!

I think we need to get use the hair - it's throwing us with TF. For one, you can see his roots and it's a bit long for the style. But I still find him incredibly hot and those hands...those nice long fingers...*mind in gutter*

[nsmom.livejournal.com]

Ohhh I so noticed Goyle in that pic as well...

[jade-okelani.livejournal.com]

Yes, that is nice of you. So nice you might just get a dedication when I publish my NaNoWriMo novel. :D

w00t! I was quoted! Though really, El Mundo Gira meets Unnatural only not quite as good is the easiest way to convey the whole of the episode. *g*

I really miss eps like Are You Now or Have You Ever Been which managed to convey all those sorts of things I dug about this ep, AND have an interesting and captivating plot. Woe is we the viewer.

[apple-eyes.livejournal.com]

I must agree with all you said about Tom. The hands are the only good parts so far. I just love how long and slender they look, but they are also very manly....yum. I love just looking at guys hands. They are just so different than ours.

To me, Crabbe is just cute. Kind of like a puppy and Goyle is kind of hot like you said.

Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle: Slytherin Studs, breakers of hearts everywhere This is so funny, but kind of true.

[xanderave.livejournal.com]

I agree on Goyle thing. Joshua Herman is very cute and anyone else also notices his dimple? I keep remembering the scene where Draco asked "Why are you wearing glasses?" "Oh... Reading" "Reading? I didn't know you can read" *smirks*

d/g discussion

[indigochild76.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm new to livejournal and got into it thanks to annibug... met her through ff.net! Anyway, both annibug and rainpuddle13 have suggested that I join this community seeing as I love the whole d/g-ship and even write my own d/g fanfiction on ff.net. Well, I am indeed interested in joining was wondering as to how to go about doing so. Thanks!! Hope to hear from you soon!

-Meredith

Re: d/g discussion

[sarea-okelani.livejournal.com]

Hi Meredith,

Always nice to have another DG-er. : ) I've added you to the community.

Sarea

[1anonymous1.livejournal.com]

Hey homeslice,where did you get the "Boys will be boys" icon?:D

[sarea-okelani.livejournal.com]

I made it from this pic I had of these twin brothers whose specialty appears to be in posing in homoerotic suggestiveness ... but I forget now what site I got it from. akscully was the one who directed me there, but this was awhile ago. Maybe it had something to do with Abercrombie & Fitch...? It's pretty, ain't it. <g>

[1anonymous1.livejournal.com]

*drools*

Yessss.