HELLO HELLO HELLOOOOO!! Your humble, ron-serving, chudley loyalists, fest hosts are so excited to bring back Hot Ron fest for the year of 2026 with newer prompts for you Ron-thirsty souls. Fest hosts are: Purple_Damianya (AO3)/daehyunsbabyelf (tumblr) and Wallenby (AO3)/grossinnit (tumblr).
Here are the prompts:
Remember, the prompts are not strict - be as creative as you'd like with them!
Timeline:
Important Dates
Prompt Reveal - January 4, 2026
Works Due - February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Reveals Begin - March 1, 2026
Rules:
Participants can choose to submit a fic, artwork, mood board, comics, or any combination of them if you are just that talented!
The work must be based on one prompt from the prompt list, but multiple prompts can be used in the same work if inspiration strikes. The prompts are pretty broad to encourage creativity.
All works must specify the prompt(s) used. If you’re unsure as to which prompt(s) your idea falls under, feel free to DM and ask us! We want to encourage all with an idea to participate!
There is no claiming period so feel free to peruse the prompt list and let your imagination roam.
Smut is encouraged, it is Hot Ron after all, but not necessary.
It goes without saying, but absolutely no Ron bashing. Our King is the main character in the works, whether by himself or as part of a ship/triad/polyship.
The work must be an original, never before published work. It may be a continuation or inspired by other works, but must be able to be a stand-alone work.
Fics must be tagged appropriately according to AO3 guidelines, including but not limited to any kinks, trigger warnings, and major character deaths. If submitting by Tumblr, Tumblr posts must include the same tags and warnings before the post.
Absolutely no Dead Dove topics. Some examples include: non-consent, incest, necrophilia, age gap with underage character, bestiality, and pedophilia. If you are uncertain what constitutes a Dead Dove topic, please contact the hosts on Discord or Tumblr.
This is not an anonymous fest. You must have an AO3 account or a Tumblr account to participate.
For authors who are submitting works, the minimum word count is 500 words. There is no maximum.
Do not cross-post or promote your story anywhere until after the stories are revealed.
Submissions can be made to the AO3 collection linked here and/or Tumblr by the deadline.
This is a Ron-centric fest, so the participants should ensure their works are focused upon him.
We will be revealing the works on both AO3 and Tumblr regardless of where you submit. If you submit on AO3, a link to the work will be posted on Tumblr.
After you submit your work, please fill out this form here. If you are submitting more than one work, please fill out a form for each work separately.
If you’re interested in doing so, please join the Woolly Bladders Discord Server so you can keep up to date with our fest and share your ideas with other participants of the fest.
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
✓ Live Streaming✓ Interactive Chat✓ Private Shows✓ HD Quality✓ Free Actions
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
I’m so happy it’s here! Come and meet Pansy in all her glorious chaos 😂
This fic is perfect if you want something light and fun to read, with plenty of fluff and smut.
Draco is just such a perfect gentleman in this 🥰💚 and I hope you love Hermione and Pansy’s friendship as much as I do.
Happy reading! ❤️🌸
Summary under the cut!
Becoming best friends with Pansy Parkinson was not something Hermione saw coming.
Her carefully ordered life is turned upside down when Pansy discovers just how tragically single she is and appoints herself Hermione’s matchmaker in chief. There’s just one problem: Pansy is hell bent on setting her up with Draco Malfoy.
Clearly, Pansy has lost the plot if she ever thinks that could work.
But then she runs into Draco again and realises he’s nothing like she remembers. He’s charming, kind and annoyingly attractive.
Could Pansy actually be onto something here? Or will this be a total disaster?
Hinny (Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley): NO. Just NO. Please their romance was so forced and there was no chemistry between them in the movie (and I watched the movies before reading the books... so yeah, it affected my perception about them) 👎
Romione (Ron Weasley/Hermione Granger): In the books they were a better couple- but in the movie their development was almost null- so no thanks. 😬
Harmione (Harry Potter/Hermione Granger): "They're just friends". Still a better ship than Hinny/Romione tho. Their interactions were far more beautiful than any other ship involving Harry or Hermione. 🙌
Ronarry (Ron Weasley/Harry Potter): If I was Harry and I had to chose a Weasley to date with- I would choose Ron. Not saying anything else. 🧡🤎
Dron (Draco Malfoy/Ron Weasley): Enemies to lovers. Enemies to lovers. Enemies to- (Besides, their families don't like each other so they would be Romeo/Juliet coded) 💞
Drarry (Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter): I'm a fan of Slytherin/Gryffindor pairings, and a fan of rivals to lovers so- I LOVE DRARRY SO MUCH. 😍😍😍😍
Dramione (Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger): It's literally like a straight version of Drarry- SO I'M IN! 💖
Huna (Harry Potter/Luna Lovegood): I tell you, I ship them more than I ship Romione/Hinny. Although I have never read a fic of them, they had cute moments. ☺️
Linny (Ginny Weasley/Luna Lovegood): Luna is a Ravenclaw. Ginny is a Gryffindor. Ravenclaw is Blue. Gryffindor is Red. I LOVE RED-BLUE PAIRINGS. 💖💖
Pansmione (Pansy Parkinson/Hermione Granger) & Blaron (Blaise Zabini/Ron Weasley): Another Slytherin/Gryffindor pairing? And another enemies-to-lovers? And also lesbian/gay? Hell YES. 💞💞💞💞
Hedric (Cedric Diggory/Harry Potter): Their relationship in the fourth movie/book was cute and pure and I will never forgive them for killing Cedric. He was a good friend to Harry and he could have been more than that :(
Chedric (? (Cedric Diggory/Cho Chang): Yes. Just yes. I don't know why, but they are so cute for me. 🥺
Charry (Harry Potter/Cho Chang): This might be controvesial but I like them (definitely more than Hinny). They were kinda cute.
Dransy (Draco Malfoy/Pansy Parkinson): I don't know what to think about this. Part of me says "They're besties". The other part says "They look cute together". Let's say I'm more inclined to say YES. 😉
Lunsy (Pansy Parkinson/Luna Lovegood): It's a Slytherin/Ravenclaw pairing. That's all I need to know. Just yes. 💙💚💙💚💙💚
Hansy (Harry Potter/Pansy Parkinson): It's like Drarry but the love interest is a girl instead of a boy. So it's a yes for me.
Nuna (Neville Longbottom/Luna Lovegood): You know for one moment I thought they would be canon and I shipped them-
Deamus (Dean Thomas/Seamus Finnigan): They belong together. I don't accept objections. 😆😆
Flintwood (Marcus Flint/Oliver Wood): Two captains, one from Gryffindor and the other from Slytherin, in a relationship? Yes.
Blamione (Blaise Zabini/Hermione Granger) & Ronsy (Ron Wealey/Pansy Parkinson): They're like Pansmione and Blaron but with the love interest reversed so YES.
Ginmione (Ginny Weasley/Hermione Granger): Friends to lovers? Two Gryffindor? A sapphic ship? Perfect. ✨
Dinny (Dean Thomas/Ginny Weasley): They were canon but they're not my thing. I prefer Ginny with Hermione/Luna and Dean with Seamus.
Drastoria (Draco Malfoy/Astoria Greengrass): Not my thing neither but I guess they're good. 👌
Druna (Draco Malfoy/Luna Lovegood): I ship Draco with Harry/Ron/Hermione so it's a no for me. Besides I see them as besties. 😔
Chomione (Cho Chang/Hermione Granger): Never thought of it but it seems interesting. 👀
Fremione (Fred Weasley/Hermione Granger): It's not bad but If I were Hermione and I had to date a Weasley- I would choose Ginny. But they're not a bad ship ;)
Geormione (George Weasley/Hermione Granger): The same argument as the previous ship.
Lovander (Rolf Scamander/Luna Lovegood): They're okay but not my thing.
Welcome to the Dragon’s Digest, a curated exhibit of all the fanfics I read in December…
As an avid reader and collector, I love finding gems of all sizes, genres, popularity and pairings. As always, double check tags and summaries, the ones listed below are my own quotes and notes about the things that stuck out to me personally.
There is A LOT of holiday oneshots on this list, some are Dramione but some aren't. I'm not sorry about it, and I shan't hear a word against the pairings. Don't like, don't read.
December All Star
that's the art of getting by by sarewolf
Complete | 40.4k words | Wolfstar | Raising Harry
This was a bittersweet experience. I read this with Hozier on repeat and tears blurring my screen.
DEC WIP Highlights
The Vault by Ravenclaw4eva
For What He’s Worth by @kitleonardx
(WIP & Fest News has been moved to below the cut)
If you know me, you know I’m a WIP Dragon and I hoard ongoing works like precious gems. Keep reading to see what else I read (and recommend!) during December…
WIP & Fest News!
Before we get into my recommendations, let's get caught up on this month's WIP & Fest News...
WIP NEWS:
A Study of Two Idiots in Love by LadyUrsa is now complete! If utter delusion, denial, and slow burn is something you enjoy then this one is FOR YOU! Two enemies (debatable) go on a world-wide adventure/ mission for the Ministry to investigate the surge of ancient magical creature activity. (Completed at the end of November, but I wasn't caught up)
FEST NEWS:
I warned y'all I was going to be obnoxious about this, but my fic A Yuletide Truce won Best Prose & Most Heartwarming Runner Up in the now dropped Let It Snow 2.0 - Quill Quest event! Be sure to check out the collection for Christmas/Yuletide fluff & angst! (linked below)
UPCOMING FESTS:
I love events/fests as both a reader & writer, so I thought it might be fun to include some news about upcoming fests in this edition.
OMNILUCI-ESTUMBRA 30k CELEBRATION
Open until Jan 09 2026, winners announced Jan 12 2026
An art prompt from the amazing artist @omniluci-estumbra! Draco is late to a date with Hermione covered in blood, it is up to you to write about why he's late. Click the link for more details on the artist's page.
Valentine's Stupidly in Love Fest
Sign ups close Jan 14 2026, due Feb 13 2026
Hosted by the Witching Hour
I was going to wait and add this Fest on the next edition, but since sign ups close before I would be posting I decided to go ahead and include it in this month's. This is a fluff based fest, Valentine's Day centric is encouraged but not mandatory. The goal is for any HP pairing to be shown Stupidly in Love! Click the link to learn more about the fest.
Stay tuned for next month's upcoming fests, and leave a comment on the name of the fest you are/will be participating in!
Holiday Hopes & Tropes
To Woo A Witch by @mydelphiwrites
Complete | 43k words | Dramione | Christmas Fluff
I think this is my second or third re-read, I love opening this fic back up around the holidays. DILF Draco + baby Scrop in this one is just *chefs kiss*
A Home In the Cold by PerleWrites
Complete | 3.1k words | Wolfstar | Chaotic Christmas
Wolfstar raising Harry around the holidays, what more is there to say? You can pry the dead gay wizards as dad’s trope out of my bony hands from the grave (I’ll be buried with hand bound fanfic)
Sneezing Under the Mistletoe by @igetje
Complete | 7k | Wolfstar | One Bed
I smiled and blushed the entire time, emotionally constipated Sirius and oblivious Remus are just so lovely to read.
The entire Let It Snow 2.0 - Quill Quest collection
24 Works | Hosted by Wizarding World Writers
Yes, I'm aware I have blasted this all over my page. I don't care, it was wonderful and everyone worked so hard & did a phenomenal job. Go read them; there is something for everyone. Romione, Dramione, Charleo (Tharlie?), Drarry and so much more.
I Saw Auntie Hermione Kissing Santa Clauss by RavenclawReadsAndThings
Oneshot | 9.9k words | Dramione | Mistaken Identity
Wonderful little holiday pining & fluff with Slythindor antics
Last Christmas (I gave you my heart) by StarlingFlight
Oneshot | 5.3k words | Hinny | Only One Present
This was such a wonderful holiday read! I loved the banter and the insecurity Ginny deals with is so relatable.
Blast-Ended Skrewts, Marriage Law, & Other Walking Disasters by PumpkinDoodles
Complete | 46.8k words | Dramione | Fake Married but fooling no one except themselves
Enjoyed the light hearted antics of this one!
Pansy Parkinson Takes Over Christmas by @fortheloveofreaders
Completed | 31.8k words | Ronsy | Bodyguard Pining
Found this under the Christmas Fluff tag, and it was indeed tooth achingly sweet. I love a good mutual pining and occasionally indulge in the Hot Ron agenda (when not paired with Hermione). The characters had an impressive amount of depth for a fic under 40k, and even though there was some slight miscommunication it felt really natural to the story instead of forced (how it typically feels for me).
The Potter Quidditch Emporium by @ginnyw-potter
Oneshot | ~13k words | Hinny | Strangers to Lovers
I love strangers to lovers, especially when the initial chemistry is a blazing inferno. Their banter and meet-cute is so tooth achingly sweet, I absolutely adored every moment of this.
Magical Creature Centric
For What He's Worth by @kitleonardx
WIP | 70k+ words | Dramione | Fundraising & Malfoy Family Antics
OMFG I found this on tumblr after someone followed me (yes, I stalk my followers and read your wips. Sue me) and my gods is it the perfect blend of crack treated seriously. Ts is good soup. I feel like a recruiter waiting to see what greatness comes from this author. If you are reading this, you have gained a reader for life my darling.
No one is alone, truly by anonymous
Oneshot | 5.5k words | Moonwater | Secret Identity
I have such a soft spot for Moonwater, and I loved this little Hogwarts werewolf au.
With the holidays approaching, I thought it would be nice little present to send this one out early so y’all could read the festive gems I’ve gathered this month. Thanks for reading to the bottom, here’s your star: ⭐️
If you would like to make a recommendation for a WIP, Completed Series, or Fest send the link to my inbox along with a little blurb about why you think I will like it!
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
✓ Live Streaming✓ Interactive Chat✓ Private Shows✓ HD Quality✓ Free Actions
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
Thanks @lemonlimelea for the tag (read their great first lines here). Here’s the first lines from my last 10 fics. A mix of all sorts of ships!
Sanctuar (Charlie/Draco, 12k)
If Charlie were any other Weasley, the first thing he would’ve done when Draco Malfoy stepped foot in Romania would’ve been to punch him right in the pointy face.
One More Round (Harry/Draco, 14k)
Draco is serving behind the bar, pint of the week’s featured ale half-poured, when Harry Potter appears in the flesh for the first time in three years.
Tongue-Tied (Ron/Pansy, 3k)
Pansy is quiet when they meet again, six years after a war that tore them all apart.
Save The Date (Harry/Pansy, 13k)
Pansy’s day started badly from the moment she woke up, bleary-eyed and late for work.
In Your Dreams (Draco/Hermione, 7k)
There were a multitude of ways that Draco Malfoy was responsible for fraying Hermione Granger’s last nerve.
Victory (Oliver/Marcus, 4k)
The final time it happens, Gryffindor have just been announced as the winners of the Quidditch Cup, and the air is reverberating with the sound of three quarters of the student population cheering and stamping their feet.
Invincible (Harry/Theo, 4k)
The first time Harry Potter notices Theodore Nott it is Christmas Eve.
Five Days of Distraction (Harry/Draco, 7k)
On Monday, it’s Draco’s silver ring that snags Harry’s attention.
Present Tense (Tom/Hermione, 10k)
Hermione Granger is working in her office late one summer evening when the earth shifts tentatively on its axis and everything changes.
Beds, Knobs & Broomsticks (Oliver/Blaise, 20k)
Oliver Wood was someone whose life had been diligently planned out from the age of seven, when his Grandpa David strung a violet and gold scarf around his neck, took his mittened hand in his weathered palm, and apparated him to his first quidditch match.
Not sure who has done it yet but tagging anyone else who wants to do this! Rules are post the first line from the last 10 of your fics (or all your fics if you’ve written less) @thetacowrites @zeebee3 @youhavemyswordandmybow @sweet-s0rr0w @faiell @mourningliliesmorningglories @chiquita-3
Hey gang remember when I loved the fic 'a girl; a cat; a tragedy' so much that I started making digital art for the first time in my life? Yeah good times
If you haven't read this fic yet, truly go give yourself a blessing. It's short and sweet and the writing is so lovely. It feels like holding a plant in your palms and watching it bloom. The world is very cold and harsh at the moment but this story creates space for warmth, for embracing the parts of ourselves we're afraid to be. Features Secret Animagus Pansy and Eighth Year Shenanigans!