And wouldn't it be nice to live together

Harry Potter

Bake It Off by Chash
Hermione trying out for Bake Off is Harry's idea, and once they've worked through all the details of her appearing on muggle TV, she agrees it's a good one. It could be fun, maybe even low stakes enough that she won't get too competitive.

The real question is whose idea was it for Draco Malfoy to try out? This is a really sweet story of Hermione giving Draco a chance after she learns he's grown up and turned over a new leaf. And also they are both on GBBO, though it's a lot less about baking than you'd think.

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Six of Crows

I Don't Ever Trust, But I Still Choose You by cordelianoir
A lovely, wistful coda to Crooked Kingdom, in which Inej reunites with her parents and Kaz meets the family. <333

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i know a place, ain't nobody crying

Good Omens

Anthony J. Crowley, Retired Demon and Airbnb Superhost by TheOldAquarian
What are you supposed to do when you've been fired from your sweet job in Hell for thwarting the schemes of Satan, you've got a swanky flat in Mayfair, and you're looking for an excuse to spend all your time in someone else's bookshop? Obviously, you turn to the dubious world of short-term vacation rentals.

The resulting Airbnb property has been variously described as "an instagram trap," "a vampire den but make it botanical," and "the weirdest bed and breakfast in the shared history of beds and breakfasting." Hee!

shed a sweet light by attheborder
"Angel, why didn't you just tell them you were Jewish?"

"But I'm not! That would be lying!"

Crowley raised an eyebrow. "You're not… not Jewish. You're as Old Testament as they come. And it would've worked. Probably."

"I'll be sure to remember that one," Aziraphale said haughtily, "the next time I am besieged by— by holiday influencers." <3


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so take a look at what you've done

Star Wars

aphelion by ilet
Really lovely mutual, stoic pining between Mando and Omera on Sorgan.

don't get your tinsel in a tangle by not_so_weary_pilgrim
This is an adorable modern AU where Omera and Winta help the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda celebrate Christmas. Also it has the most amazing title ever.

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till we're stripped down to our skeletons again

Avengers

I'd rewrite the book of love, and make it funny by gwyneth
Steve gets turned into a frog. Bucky has to deal. This is ADORABLE.

Karen Rescues an Alien by muskoxen
In which Karen Page rescues baby Groot. This is adorable.

Steadfast by Destina
Three snapshots from Bucky Barnes' life. Lovely.

Things Floating Like the First Hundred Flakes of Snow by BeaArthurPendragon & krycekasks
Long, lovely AU where Bucky frees himself from HYDRA in 1968 and goes to Peggy for help.

when i die i'll sacrifice (more than enough for the afterlife) by notcaycepollard
This is a really beautifully done post-Endgame fix-it for Natasha.

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With your know, with your flow, when you're out getting by

Batfamily

6645 Charlotte Street by audreycritter
Jason is sick and he just wants to go home - someplace new he's built for himself, and Bruce will just have to deal. This is lovely.

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears by DragoneseElf
It becomes a second-Wednesday-of-the-month official tradition, and they follow it religiously. Nothing less than a full-scale Arkham breakout is enough to justify calling off Batman and Robin Ice-Cream Night, and even then, when the night is finished and they limp back to the Manor, bruised and hurting and tired to the bones, Alfred will be waiting with two bowls of ice-cream.

Or, the one in which ice-cream makes everything better. Oh my heart. #I'm not crying it's just raining on my face

build yourself a citadel (amid the foothills of regret) by Ro29
If you have ever wanted to cry with Bruce over dead Robins, this is a story for you.

Just Another Kid by shobogan
AU where Steph and Jason become best friends when he's Robin. Oh my heart. #even robins

like my father but bolder by therjolras
"I bet you that you can't bring over five friends for a birthday party. Friends meaning they're not legally related to you. If you lose, we get to hold it over you ‘til next year. If you win... I'll talk Roy and Kory into letting you come to space with us."

Damian's eyebrows twitch. His face is otherwise carefully blank, but Jason recognizes his calculating mood anyway. Dick gives Jason a funny look-- a what-the-heck-do-you-think-you-are-doing look-- but Jason knows what the heck he's doing, so he ignores it. For the moment, he just has to hope that Damian finds space more appealing than not having a birthday party. Despite what Jason might think, Damian has friends, tyvm. Oh heart. (I also enjoyed the other stories in this series, especially the first one, about Steph: i promise i'll make y'all proud .)

Let's Have Some Fun This Beat Is Sick by orphan_account
Jason decides to give Damian the musical education he never asked for. Predictably, things escalate. ahahaha this is so great.

The Loneliest Job in the World by zombiesbecrazy
Early on in their partnership, Damian disobeys orders and Dick has to figure out how to get through to him. Oh heart.

look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now by catmeghum
The Waynes go to see Hamilton and many feelings are felt. <3 (note: archive-locked)

the road home by drakefeathers
An injured and exhausted Jason succumbs to homesickness. A much better reunion for Jason and Bruce than canon. <333

To Salvage One Sadness by Nokomis
Dick finds out Steph is Robin and comes to Gotham to talk to her. This is lovely. I wish DC didn't sleep on this relationship.

yesterday's gone, yeah it went away (i've been lost but i'm here today) by atlasky
"It's not about the lack of love," Steph says, propping her head on one hand. "That's why it's taking them so long to heal."

Well, Cass thinks. That just doesn't make sense. Cass tries to get Jason to come home for Bruce's birthday. She's more successful than she thinks. <3

Your Name Carved in Stone by Makalaure
This is a lovely look at Damian figuring out he's asexual, and then figuring out his relationship with Jon.

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Vids

Dearly Departed by sixspence
Amazing Tim/Kon fanvid made from fanart. #i'm not crying you're crying ← no, lbr, I'm crying my face off

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