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FANDOM: Addams Family/Harry Potter
FIC LINK: Not Just Pretty Words.
AUTHOR LINK:

LullabyKnell
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: long one-shot | ~ 22,300 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Harry Potter, Wednesday Addams, Morticia Addams, Gomez Addams, The Addams Family

FIC SUMMARY: Pre-Canon AU: On an unexpected holiday to America, Harry Potter meets a strange girl at a zoo, finds out that he's a witch, steals a snake, and is cordially invited to the Addams mansion for dinner.
Or: Harry Potter meets the Addams Family.

RECCER'S NOTES: I love stories where Harry finds people who help him, finds a family, before he even goes to Hogwarts. And this is just great!
I so love this meshing of the two different fandoms, they blend really well and believable. Love Harry here, and how he interacts with the Addams, very odd, certainly, but full of love.

merryghoul

FANDOM: The Americans (TV)
FIC LINK: One day in the life
AUTHOR LINK:

gorseflower
RATING/WARNING(S): Not Rated/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
WIP?/WORD COUNT: No/2630
MAIN CHARACTERS: Elizabeth Jennings, Elizabeth's Mother

FIC SUMMARY: Nadya's mother is sick, her classmates lack revolutionary commitment and the Communist future is still far from being built. But she struggles on.

RECCER'S NOTES: A glimpse at Elizabeth's life before she was a spy back in Russia, and how crapsack her life could have been at that time with an ailing mother, an awful neighbor, and no time to spend time as a child. (Although the fic is a pre-season fic, there is information revealed from the latest season of the show.)

thady

FANDOM: Natsume Yuujinchou | Natsume's Book of Friends
FIC LINK: Three for Family.
AUTHOR LINK:

NightsMistress
RATING/WARNING(S): PG-13
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 3,600 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Natsume Takashi, Fujiwara Touko, Fujiwara Shigeru

FIC SUMMARY: The more Touko hears about Natsume Takashi, the more confused she becomes. The stories she hears are of a selfish child acting out for attention, or worse, but all she can see is a sad, lost child in need of a place to put down roots so that he can settle his mind.

RECCER'S NOTES: This is such a wonderful characer study of bot Touko and of Natsume as we see him through her eyes. I love the way the story flows, and how Touka sees more than the others do. There's such a gentleness and kindness to her that makes me love her just the more.

thady

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: Pawn to C3.
AUTHOR LINK:

realmer06
RATING/WARNING(S): none
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 4,500 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Lily Luna Potter, Ron Weasley

FIC SUMMARY: Teaching Lily chess started as a way to keep her occupied and out of everyone’s hair. It grew into much more than that.

RECCER'S NOTES: This is a great look at the familial relationship between Ron and Lily Luna. Love how Ron is so Ron, but grown-up. Love how we see Lily Luna through his eyes. It's great to see her growing, and I'm glad she has Ron to mentor her.

liadt

FANDOM: Henry VI - Shakespeare
FIC LINK: Killing is Company
AUTHOR LINK:

kittydesade
RATING/WARNING(S): General audiences
WIP?/WORD COUNT: 1013 | Complete
MAIN CHARACTERS: Richard III
FIC SUMMARY: A soliloquy from Richard III, reflecting on his greater and house-specific family legacy.

RECCER'S NOTES: Impressive enough to write a soliloquy like Shakespeare, even more so to do it well. Great imagery.

FANDOM: Henry VI – Shakespeare.
FIC LINK: Sons of York
AUTHOR LINK:

the_alchemist
RATING/WARNING(S): General audiences / Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Postpartum Depression.
WIP?/WORD COUNT: 2289 | Complete.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Richard III of England, Richard Plantagenet Duke of York, George Plantagenet Duke of Clarence, Edward IV of England, Edmund Plantagenet Earl of Rutland, Cecily Neville Duchess of York, Anne Plantagenet, Elizabeth Plantagenet, Margaret Plantagenet.
FIC SUMMARY: After the main festivities are over, the seven children of the Duke and Duchess of York share their traditional Christmas midnight feast. One of Richard's sisters has overheard their mother talking about her plans for Richard's future ... plans that do not please him at all. But Richard has some secrets of his own, and finds an ally in his father.

RECCER'S NOTES: This was a Yuletide gift for me, but it's still a lovely tale of family love for a young Richard III. The seeds are sown for the future, but overall it can't get rid of the warm glow this fic creates.

thady

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: A Lot to Learn.
AUTHOR LINK:

Realmer06
RATING/WARNING(S): PG-13 | none
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~10,700 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Lorcan Scamander, Lysander Scamanader, Luna Lovegood, Rolf Scamander

FIC SUMMARY: Lorcan and Lysander couldn’t be more different. Lorcan loves the fact that his parents are Magizoologists, and is thrilled to be accompanying them to the Amazon Rainforest to track down a legendary dark spirit. Lysander is...less enthused.

RECCER'S NOTES: This is a wonderful look at two brothers and their relationship to each other, and to their parents. Love the realistic feel of their dynamic, and the plot was very engrossing.

ozqueen

FANDOM: Tangled
FIC LINK: Babysteps
AUTHOR LINK:

amuk
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete | 2458
MAIN CHARACTERS: Rapunzel, Flynn Rider/Eugene Fitzherbert, King Thomas, Queen Primrose, Mother Gothel

FIC SUMMARY: When moving from an isolated tower to a populated city, some things are lost in translation.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is a really lovely look at Rapunzel adjusting to life in Corona after she leaves her tower. The examples of her discomfort are subtle but still striking, and the details of her history are creative but fitting to canon.

dirty_diana

FANDOM: Marvel Cinematic Universe / Iron Man / Agent Carter / British Actor rpf
FIC LINK: aunts aren't gentlemen
AUTHOR LINK:

screamlet
RATING/WARNING(S): Teen / none
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete / 7400 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Tony Stark, Edwin Jarvis, Anna Jarvis, Peggy Carter, Maria Stark, Howard Stark, Paul Bettany

FIC SUMMARY: “First things first,” Tony says. “I loved A Knight’s Tale."

RECCER'S NOTES: Adorable framing of Tony's backstory. Which manages to be both fun and thoughtful. More complicated than a typical exploration of The Ways in Which Howard Sucked, with a nice glimpse at the women who would have been just as formative.

thady

FANDOM: due South
FIC LINK: Understood.
AUTHOR LINK:

arrow00
RATING/WARNING(S): PG | (tertiary) character death, illness
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 3,430 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Benton Fraser, Ray Kowalski

FIC SUMMARY: Fraser found his mouth strangely locked. He should offer to go with Ray. But Fraser didn't want to—God, he did not want this, did not want to have to watch Ray go through even a part of this.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is a story that transforms something that can happen to all of us – the illness of a family member – into a wonderful and intimate story.

For all those serious issues it doesn't get over-bearing or soppy, and RayK and Fraser are beautifully in character. Whether you actually ship them or not, this story shows their friendship wonderfully. This is a story that I will carry with me.

thady

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: The Noticing of Lucy Weasley.
AUTHOR LINK:

realmer06
RATING/WARNING(S): PG | background canon pairings
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 7,000 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Lucy Weasley, Percy Weasley; cameos of other Weasleys

FIC SUMMARY: Lucy Weasley was the most overlooked Weasley grandchild. Until, that is, the day she punched her cousin James in the face.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is a wonderful character study of Lucy Weasley. It also depicts a great father-daughter relationship. I like this realistic take on next generational conflict, and post-war feelings.

thady

FANDOM: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
FIC LINK: The Real You
AUTHOR LINK:

brutti_ma_buoni
RATING/WARNING(S): PG
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 2,000 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Tara Maclay, Dawn Summers

FIC SUMMARY: Tara's trying to work something out, with magic and memories.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This creates such a beautiful picture of Dawn and Tara. Love how Tara deals with the reality of Dawn, and to the conclusion she comes. Haunting and poignant.

ozqueen

FANDOM: Supernatural
FIC LINK: Vocabulary
AUTHOR LINK:

innie
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete | 3540
MAIN CHARACTERS: Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester, John Winchester

FIC SUMMARY: Given a week to define himself, Sam watches Dean.

RECCER'S NOTES:

I love this idea! It's such a clever way to focus on one character and explore their traits and the people around them. I love Sam's quiet introspection and his studying of Dean and John.

ozqueen

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: A Time to Fall
AUTHOR LINK:

elanne
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete | 1529
MAIN CHARACTERS: The Weasleys

FIC SUMMARY: Molly lost two boys in the first war. She doesn't think she can bear to lose another.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is heartbreakingly beautiful. It's a short read but it packs a real punch, as Molly counts through her children and the weight of the war upon them all. I love the way each of the Weasley children are described. ♥

ozqueen

FANDOM: The Incredibles
FIC LINK: The Greater Good
AUTHOR LINK:

dudski
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: complete | 2425
MAIN CHARACTERS: Helen "Elastigirl" Parr, Bob "Mr. Incredible" Parr, Dash Parr, Violet Parr

FIC SUMMARY: God must have one hell of a sense of humor, her mother says, to give the gift of elasticity to someone so stubborn.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is completely beautiful and heart-wrenching in all the right ways. It's such a great exploration of the rules and boundaries of the Superhero World; what having to hide their powers was like. I love fics that build up beautiful details of a fictional world in such a subtle and clever way.

thady

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: Duty
AUTHOR LINK:

miss_morland
RATING/WARNING(S): PG
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 1,030 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Regulus Black, Walburga Black

FIC SUMMARY: His mother has aged these last two years, although Regulus hasn't realised it until now: entering the drawing room, he nearly recoils upon seeing the wrinkles on her hands, the grey in her hair, the harsh lines around her eyes and mouth. He wonders if she's normally wearing a glamour or if he's simply been oblivious, barely sparing her a glance between all of his secret missions -- the thought troubles him.

RECCER'S NOTES:

This is an intriguing look at both Regulus and his mother. I love how even though it's a rather short story these characters are fleshed out and real. Awesome.

isabelquinn

FANDOM: Doctor Who
FIC LINK: For the Wrath of a Wayward Manatee
AUTHOR LINK: orphan account
RATING/WARNING(S): G / No warnings
WIP?/WORD COUNT: 1618
MAIN CHARACTERS: Tenth Doctor, Donna Noble, Wilfred Mott

FIC SUMMARY: The Doctor misses his mark one too many times, forcing Donna to lose a Christmas with her aging grandfather. It takes a lot to make it up to her but for his best friend, it's worth it.

RECCER'S NOTES: This is a lovely, heartwarming fic with just the right amount of Who-esque whimsy, and the author's angry-Donna dialogue is perfect. It's a few weeks late for a Christmasy fic (sorry) but I couldn't resist this one.

thady

FANDOM: X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past
FIC LINK: Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
AUTHOR LINK:

Selena /

selenak
RATING/WARNING(S): PG-13
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 5,400 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Raven | Mystique, Charles Xavier; Erik Lehnsherr, Sharon Xavier, Hank McCoy

FIC SUMMARY: Raven and Charles: the ties that bind when you grow up together and still remember the past in two different ways.

RECCER'S NOTES: This is a wonderful look at both Raven and Charles. The chraracterization of both of them is sound, and I love the depth of the exploration of their relationship.

ozqueen

FANDOM: Veronica Mars
FIC LINK: Detective Lessons
AUTHOR LINK:

dudski
RATING/WARNING(S): G
WIP?/WORD COUNT: Complete | 2295
MAIN CHARACTERS: Keith Mars, Veronica Mars

FIC SUMMARY: Filling in what happens to the Mars family between what we saw in flashbacks - Keith tries to keep his family together after Lilly's murder.

RECCER'S NOTES:

Keith and Veronica are one of my favourite father/daughter teams of all time, and this fic builds a history for them just perfectly. It's sweet and funny and a little bit sad, and sums up everything I love about these two.

thady

FANDOM: Harry Potter
FIC LINK: try and hide the night
AUTHOR LINK:

tosca1390
RATING/WARNING(S): PG-13
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot | ~ 6,500 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: James Sirius Potter, Harry Potter, Ginny Potter, Albus Severus Potter, Lily Luna Potter

FIC SUMMARY: He wished someone would just tell him what was going on.

RECCER'S NOTES: We don't know much about the next generation characters, so every author can imagine them their own way. This is my favorite James Sirius so far, he really comes to life here. I love his view on what happened and happens. We see the adult characters (Harry, Ginny, Ron...) through his eyes, and while James is the central character we learn a lot about the others too.

slr2moons

FANDOM: Baccano!
FIC LINK: Aquisition, Recognition, Affirmation
AUTHOR LINK:

Rhea
RATING/WARNING(S): PG
WIP?/WORD COUNT: one-shot at 5,357 words
MAIN CHARACTERS: Luck Gandor, Claire Stanfield

FIC SUMMARY: When Luck buys a bar, he isn't expecting all the repercussions.

RECCER'S NOTES: A wondeful sense of family and friends permeates this fic, and Luck's discovery and slow realization is well-done and leaves us with a sense of hope. It's good to see how Claire and Chane's relationship might work out! And I particularly adore Miria and Isaac's cameo. :3 Post-canon character drama.

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Entries tagged with family fic

Addams Family/Harry Potter: Not Just Pretty Words, by LullabyKnell.

One day in the life by gorseflower

Natsume Yuujinchou: Three for Family, by NightsMistress.

Harry Potter: Pawn to C3, by realmer06.

Henry VI - Shakespeare: Killing is Company by Kittydesade and Sons of York by the_alchemist

Harry Potter: A Lot to Learn, by Realmer06.

tangled: babysteps, by amuk

MCU/Iron Man/Agent Carter/rpf: aunts aren't gentlemen by screamlet

DS: Understood, by Arrow.

HP: The Noticing of Lucy Weasley, by realmer06.

BtVS: The Real You, by brutti_ma_buoni.

supernatural: vocabulary, by innie

harry potter: a time to fall, by elanne

the incredibles: the greatest good, by dudski

HP: Duty, by miss_morland.

Doctor Who: For the Wrath of a Wayward Manatee

X-Men: FC / X-Men: DoFP: Longer than the road that stretches out ahead, by Selena.

veronica mars: detective lessons, by dudski

HP: try and hide the night, by tosca1390.

Baccano!: Aquisition, Recognition, Affirmation; by Rhea

The Espresso Addict