tani_recs

Fandom: Harry Potter/Sailor Moon
Pairings/Characters: Remus Lupin, Aino Minako
Rating: PG-13
Wordcount: ~20,000
Author: Kihin Ranno
Website: the melancholy of Kihin Ranno
Summary: Remus is tapped to investigate a magical girl in London and finds himself ensnared in a world full of demons, a secret war, and the life of a rather hyperactive thirteen-year-old Aino Minako.
Why: Argh, I love this crossover. The author does an amazing job of mixing the two fandoms and keeping it accurate to canon. This is set during Sailor V's days in London, when Remus Lupin is sent to investigate both her and the strange dark creatures that she battles. The relationship between Minako and Remus, which seems so unlikely at first glance, is done extremely well. I also found this interesting because it addresses a period of that, as someone who doesn't actively seek out Sailor Venus fic, was completely new to me. Add in top-notch characterization of both Minako and Remus, and you have a first-rate crossover that I highly recommend.

Werewolves, Wizards, and Magical Girls of London by Kihin Ranno

Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairings/Characters: Sirius/Remus
Rating: K+
Author: eloiselovelace
Website: Eloise Lovelace on skyehawke
Summary: Thanks to the magic of wizarding portraiture, a fully-canon-compliant happily-ever-after for Remus/Sirius. Twenty years post-war, Messrs. Moony and Padfoot do not constitute a still life.
Why: This story is short, but perfect, and a wonderful set-up for its sequel, which I will be reccing as soon as I finish typing this. I just love this idea, and the author pulls it off with flair. If you're looking for some fun Sirius/Remus to balance out the depressing, this is a good one for you.

Trompe L'Oeil for Two by Eloise Lovelace