Oh, The Reveals are up...

[mrs_helenesnape]

Now that the Who's Who of the Exchange has finally been released, I can now give proper thanks and appreciation where it is so richly due.

Firstly, talesofsnape ... what could I possibly say that would adequately convey how much I love my gift, Karakuri and how honored I am that you wrote it just for me? Even though it was a pinch-hit, you still put your all into it, and I can't tell you how much I <3 you for that. You rock my fanfic world, you really do! {{massive hugs}}

Now, to the uber-wonderful celta_diabolica for being the best beta EVER! She listened to me whinge and waffle, and be a general pain in the arse about the progress of my exchange fic and I will never be able to thank her enough for her encouragement and support. Drink Me was made a much better fic because of her input.  {{squishes D tightly}}

To everyone who read and reviewed my contribution to the exchange, thank you so much for your kind comments. Now that the reveals are up, I will be responding to each of them to let you know how much I appreciate every single word.

*hugs you all*
MHS

Comments

[talesofsnape.livejournal.com]

Squishes! With a bit more time, I might even have managed to add some smut in there for you, but it wasn't to be, unfortunately.

And there was no way I could give anything but my best possible effort for a lady like you. I would have been gutted (in the UK sense as in devastated not the literal sense) if I thought you'd feel short-changed at all. I didn't want you to be able to tell when you read it that it was a pinch hit.

I'm just so glad you liked it, and you were so generous with your prompts that this one grabbed me right from the start, as did the 'Blue Pensieve' art prompt. I could just dive straight into writing.

Hugs you like crazy!

[mrs-helenesnape.livejournal.com]

Karakuri really is more than I ever could have hoped for when I threw that prompt out there. I really adored Luna's role throughout and loved that it was Snape that actually created said dark object.

There is definitely no need to feel 'gutted' (literally or figuratively) as I didn't feel short-changed in the slightest. This was the best present I have ever gotten and I couldn't have asked for a better fic. :D

{{squishes you}}

[talesofsnape.livejournal.com]

A Ravenclaw writing for a Ravenclaw? Luna had to have a part to play

[diabolica.livejournal.com]

Aw, hon. You're too sweet, you are. *smooches*

It was a real pleasure, dear. Truly. I'm so pleased at all the wonderful comments you received! Go Helen!

[mrs-helenesnape.livejournal.com]

I really appreciate your help with it so much D! Your input was invaluable. :D

Now, if I could just figure out how to get it up on OWL. OWL is being evil about accepting the block quote HTML. grrr!

*glomps you*