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[arcanetrivia]

Is every character getting their own Big Bang now? I've seen Sirius, Severus, Ginny, Hermione, George (I think? might be wrong), I could swear there was a Weasleys-collectively one, and now Draco. Sheesh.

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[fenm.livejournal.com]

Big Bang?

[arcanetrivia]

Basically a fest where all the writers have to do something long (20k+) (and presumably extra well-crafted), and the artists illustrate the fics. There are some deviations from this like Severus Big Bang decided to have a short-fics category, but that's the gist. See dracobigbang, bigbangblackout, hermionebigbang, severusbigbang...

[bewarethesmirk.livejournal.com]

Yeah, apparently there are. I mean--I understand to a certain extent. But in a fandom with so many minor characters it's becoming slightly annoying.

[arcanetrivia]

It's funny that while there was (is?) a Harry/Draco big bang (the original? I don't know the history), I don't see one that's just Harry.

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

I wondered about that, too. I know I'd never want to do a Harry BB because the only person I'll read Harry with is Snape. And anyone modding a Harry BB really should be willing to accept all Harry/everyone entries. But Harry is turning 30 next year so I imagine at some point someone will break down and arrange something.

I had thoughts about changing the Snarry-a-Thon into the BB format, but I don't think that's how I want that fest to go.

[bewarethesmirk.livejournal.com]

LOL. Yeah. There was a Harry/Draco Big Bang that was held for five rounds, but I've never seen one devoted solely to Harry. *g*

[mailroomy.livejournal.com]

shows you my level of ignorance that I've only just now know what a big bang is. (which has nothing to do with cameo roles in TBBT)

*hangs head in shame*

[arcanetrivia]

I wouldn't be interested in much of it either. I don't read any Harry het, and I'd expect a lot of Harry/Ginny and Harry/Hermione. Probably also a good deal of Harry/Draco, which while I would give a specific rec a go, I'm not terribly interested in as a matter of course. There'd probably be some Harry/Severus and I'd read that. I'd also take a stab at Harry/Sirius. Other various Harry slash pairings (other Weasleys, Cedric...) don't do it for me. Harry gen, well, I'd read mentor!Snape or suchlike, but um, there's the book series already if I want to read that. ;)

[arcanetrivia]

I've only just now know what a big bang is. (which has nothing to do with cameo roles in TBBT)

*chuckles*

[torino10154]

harrybigbang ;)

[torino10154]

There is one. harrybigbang

[bewarethesmirk.livejournal.com]

*cackles* Of course. ;-)

[arcanetrivia]

I sit corrected! I Googled and nothing came up (maybe they've turned on the "minimize search engine inclusion" option); somehow I didn't think to try the obvious community name.

[torino10154]

I really had thought I'd heard of it so I did make an effort to find it. ;)

But I totally agree that it's getting a bit silly. But whatever, it's more fic for people that like the characters. I am not going to read most of it of course. Frankly, I just mentioned to themostepotente that I really hate when single character fests turn into single pairing fests. Apparently the Draco one is filled with H/D people and little else. *sigh* I haven't yet seen all the Severus entries and naturally some pairings are more popular but I do feel like there is a bit of variety.

[arcanetrivia]

Yeah, it was themostepotente's post that sparked this one, and I saw that comment from you.

I haven't yet seen all the Severus entries and naturally some pairings are more popular but I do feel like there is a bit of variety.

Severus gets around a bit more. ;) I'm hoping for some good /Sirius or /Lily there, but I expect to have to wade through some /Hermione to get to it.

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

As an artist, I can't get enough of these big bangs and am signing up for everyone possible (whose guidelines I feel comfortable complying with).

[arcanetrivia]

I'm not really complaining per se, just surprised/bemused. There's no way I could keep up with them all even if I wanted to.

[tjs-whatnot.livejournal.com]

Haha! Yeah, I was just thinking that too when I saw the Percy Big Bang...really? No, REALLY??!

Can't wait for SevBigBang though! So many choices...although, I think Hermione is going to have to be waded through...Oh well.

[wordfuzion.livejournal.com]

I like Big Bangs. *shrug* I was sad that I was too late to sign up for the Severus Big Bang, since I wanted to do his own story done HP style...seven novella length epics. Oh well, maybe next round!

I like Harry, but I rarely read about him in fiction unless it's with Severus. I mean...he has the book series and the movies series. I prefer fan-fiction in HPverse to spotlight the other characters. *shrug* It's nice to make Harry a secondary now and then, lol

[arcanetrivia]

I was sad that I was too late to sign up for the Severus Big Bang, since I wanted to do his own story done HP style...seven novella length epics.

What's to stop you doing it anyway? :)

I like Harry, but I rarely read about him in fiction unless it's with Severus.

Me too. I was just expressing surprise there didn't seem to be one centered on the story's hero (although I was proved wrong on that).

[wordfuzion.livejournal.com]

Oh, nothing's going to stop me! And it might be better that it isn't for the Big Bang because I can work to my own screwy muse's schedule. I'm working on the outline right now, though I plan on cutting my teeth on some smaller Severus fics first, lol.