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We are a community that celebrates Harry Potter characters above the age of 50.
If you like a little silver around the temples, a softness around the belly, the wisdom (and sometimes stubborness!) that comes with experience and age, and the wrinkles too, this is the place for you!
Any characters/pairings that satisfy the age requirement are permitted. Whether they appeared 50+ in canon or not, as long as they meet the age requirements in your fanworks, they are welcome here! Sirius Black at 100, Hermione Granger at 75 or Albus Dumbledore at 50—just to name a few!
We welcome multiple pairings, moresomes, het, slash, femslash, or gen. Crossovers, premature aging, AU/AR? Bring it on! We welcome cross-generational relationships as well. We love cross-gen! But please note the younger party must satisfy the age requirement as well. For example, with the pairing of Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape, Severus must be at least 50. If your fanwork focuses on Sirius/Harry or Charlie/Draco or Poppy/Hermione the same rules apply: both characters must be 50+.
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Salt and Pepper Fest 2020 - Posting took place in March 2020. 2020 Master List
Salt and Pepper Fest 2021 - Posting took place in March 2021. 2021 Master List
Salt and Pepper Fest 2022 - Posting took place in March 2022. 2022 Master List
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Salt and Pepper Fest 2024 - Posting took place in March 2024. 2024 Master List
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torino101542025-01-09 10:07 pmBirthday Bliss
Title: Birthday Bliss
Author:torino10154
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "toasty" square on my Severus![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
hp_goldenage Bingo card.
DW or AO3
Author:
torino10154Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "toasty" square on my Severus
hp_goldenage Bingo card. DW or AO3
torino101542024-10-23 04:58 pmPumpkin
Title: Pumpkin
Author:torino10154
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~200 words
Content: Implied cross-dressing
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "pumpkin" square on my Severushp_goldenage Bingo card.
DW or AO3
Author:
torino10154Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~200 words
Content: Implied cross-dressing
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "pumpkin" square on my Severus
hp_goldenage Bingo card. DW or AO3
torino101542024-10-22 01:18 pmBoots
Title: Boots
Author:torino10154
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Word Count: ~200 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "boots" square on my Severushp_goldenage Bingo card.
DW or AO3
Author:
torino10154Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Word Count: ~200 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "boots" square on my Severus
hp_goldenage Bingo card. DW or AO3
torino101542024-10-12 06:57 pmLeaves
Title: Leaves
Author:torino10154
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~250 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "leaves" square on my Severushp_goldenage Bingo card.
DW or AO3
Author:
torino10154Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~250 words
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "leaves" square on my Severus
hp_goldenage Bingo card. DW or AO3
torino101542024-10-08 08:50 amSlippery
Title: Slippery
Author:torino10154
Characters: Severus, OFC
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Not mine.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "slippery" square on my Severushp_goldenage Bingo card. I just started this one. I suspect a lot will be gen works but there will be some pairings, too, no doubt.
DW or AO3
Author:
torino10154Characters: Severus, OFC
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Not mine.
A/N: Unbeta'd. Written for the "slippery" square on my Severus
hp_goldenage Bingo card. I just started this one. I suspect a lot will be gen works but there will be some pairings, too, no doubt.DW or AO3
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-11 10:26 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest 2024: Master List
Thank you to our participants whether authors, artists, or readers. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have.
•Fallen For You by![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
piximera - Ron/Rosmerta, R, 1297 words
Summary: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
•It's never too late to be your authentic self. bydigthewriter - Harry/Draco, G
Summary: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
•a particular undiscovered realm byWalgesang - Luna, G, 2264 words
Summary: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
•A Reminder of Age byGoddess47 - Harry Potter/Severus Snape, R, 1300 words
Summary: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
•Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome bySquibstress - Minerva/Severus, R, 11,000 words
Summary: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
•'Til Eternity Passes bytorino10154 - Severus/Harry, PG-13, 1020 words
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
One last note: it is with regret that we announce that this 10th edition of the Salt & Pepper Fest will be our last. We've had a good run and truly appreciate everyone who's been on this journey with us. We hope you continue to look at older characters a little differently. They deserve the same wealth of experience as their younger counterparts. ♥
•Fallen For You by
Summary: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
•It's never too late to be your authentic self. by
Summary: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
•a particular undiscovered realm by
Summary: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
•A Reminder of Age by
Summary: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
•Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome by
Summary: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
•'Til Eternity Passes by
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
One last note: it is with regret that we announce that this 10th edition of the Salt & Pepper Fest will be our last. We've had a good run and truly appreciate everyone who's been on this journey with us. We hope you continue to look at older characters a little differently. They deserve the same wealth of experience as their younger counterparts. ♥
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-07 10:28 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: Anon Master List
Here's the Anon Master List for this year's Salt and Pepper Fest. Thanks to everyone who's been reading and commenting! The creators really appreciate it. :)
•Fallen For You - Ron/Rosmerta, R, 1297 words
Summary: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
•It's never too late to be your authentic self. - Harry/Draco, G
Summary: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
•a particular undiscovered realm - Luna, G, 2264 words
Summary: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
•A Reminder of Age - Harry Potter/Severus Snape, R, 1300 words
Summary: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
•Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome - Minerva/Severus, R, 11,000 words
Summary: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
•'Til Eternity Passes - Severus/Harry, PG-13, 1020 words
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
Reveals and a final master list will be posted Monday, March 11th.
•Fallen For You - Ron/Rosmerta, R, 1297 words
Summary: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
•It's never too late to be your authentic self. - Harry/Draco, G
Summary: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
•a particular undiscovered realm - Luna, G, 2264 words
Summary: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
•A Reminder of Age - Harry Potter/Severus Snape, R, 1300 words
Summary: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
•Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome - Minerva/Severus, R, 11,000 words
Summary: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
•'Til Eternity Passes - Severus/Harry, PG-13, 1020 words
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
Reveals and a final master list will be posted Monday, March 11th.
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-06 10:58 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: 'Til Eternity Passes
Title: 'Til Eternity Passes
Author:torino10154
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,020
Content: Memory loss/senility
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
A/N: Thanks to S for the beta and Jim Croce for the title.
Read on AO3 or below:
( 'Til Eternity Passes )
Author:
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,020
Content: Memory loss/senility
Summary: Harry is taken aback when he realises Severus's memory isn't what it used to be.
A/N: Thanks to S for the beta and Jim Croce for the title.
Read on AO3 or below:
( 'Til Eternity Passes )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-05 10:47 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome
Title: Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome
Author:Squibstress
Characters/Pairings: Minerva/Severus, assorted Hogwarts staff and students
Rating: light R/M
Word Count: 11,000
Content/Warning(s): Naughty language, naughty professors, authorial intrusion
Summary/Prompt: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
A/N: T. S. Eliot famously said, "Good writers borrow. Great writers steal."
Except he never said that. Or at least, we have no evidence he did.
Read on AO3 or below:
( Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome )
Author:
Characters/Pairings: Minerva/Severus, assorted Hogwarts staff and students
Rating: light R/M
Word Count: 11,000
Content/Warning(s): Naughty language, naughty professors, authorial intrusion
Summary/Prompt: Severus reluctantly returns to Hogwarts. He finds much has changed, not least himself.
A/N: T. S. Eliot famously said, "Good writers borrow. Great writers steal."
Except he never said that. Or at least, we have no evidence he did.
Read on AO3 or below:
( Severus Snape and the Unbelievable Postwar Outcome )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-04 10:59 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: a particular undiscovered realm
Title: a particular undiscovered realm
Author:Walgesang
Characters: Luna Lovegood
Rating: G
Word Count: 2264
Content/Warning(s): trans character, pre-transition, trans positivity, mentions of parent death, worldbuilding
Summary/Prompt: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
A/N: Thank you to the mods for one of my all-time favorite HP fests. Many things improve with age! Much love and gratitude to my beta.
Read on AO3 or below:
( a particular undiscovered realm )
Author:
Characters: Luna Lovegood
Rating: G
Word Count: 2264
Content/Warning(s): trans character, pre-transition, trans positivity, mentions of parent death, worldbuilding
Summary/Prompt: After getting the chance to be transfigured into a rare and elusive dragon in order to study its flight, Luna has only one adventure remaining on her bucket list. But like all adventures, the second to last came with a lesson that not all endings are yet written.
A/N: Thank you to the mods for one of my all-time favorite HP fests. Many things improve with age! Much love and gratitude to my beta.
Read on AO3 or below:
( a particular undiscovered realm )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-03 10:52 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: A Reminder of Age
Title: A Reminder of Age
Author:Goddess47
Characters/Pairings: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 1300
Content/Warning(s): Reference to character that died in canon
Summary/Prompt: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
A/N: Many thanks for patient mods who made allowances for forgetful writers!
Read on AO3 or below:
( A Reminder of Age )
Author:
Characters/Pairings: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 1300
Content/Warning(s): Reference to character that died in canon
Summary/Prompt: "Professor Snape! I've wanted to meet you for so long!" the young lady said cheerfully.
A/N: Many thanks for patient mods who made allowances for forgetful writers!
Read on AO3 or below:
( A Reminder of Age )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-02 10:55 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: Fallen For You
Title: Fallen For You
Author:piximera
Characters/Pairings: Ron/Rosmerta
Rating: R
Word Count: 1297 words
Content/Warning(s): fluff
Summary/Prompt: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
Read on AO3 or below:
( Fallen For You )
Author:
Characters/Pairings: Ron/Rosmerta
Rating: R
Word Count: 1297 words
Content/Warning(s): fluff
Summary/Prompt: He fancied her when he was younger, as an adult he finally gathered the courage to ask her out, as an older man he continued to show her just how much he still loved her.
Read on AO3 or below:
( Fallen For You )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-03-01 10:52 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: It's never too late to be your authentic self.
Title: It's never too late to be your authentic self.
Artist:digthewriter
Characters/Pairings: Harry/Draco
Rating: G
Media: Digital Art
Content/Warning(s): NA
Summary/Prompt: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
A/N: for prompt #[34] what to do in retirement?
View on AO3 or below:
( It's never too late to be your authentic self. )
Artist:
Characters/Pairings: Harry/Draco
Rating: G
Media: Digital Art
Content/Warning(s): NA
Summary/Prompt: Draco finally decides to be true to himself and comes out as gender non-conforming. He wasn't one to follow conventions anyway as he had married Harry Potter. At a Charity Gala, Harry dons an elegant attire to show support for his husband, who has always carried off fine clothing with grace.
A/N: for prompt #[34] what to do in retirement?
View on AO3 or below:
( It's never too late to be your authentic self. )
hpgoldenage_mod2024-02-18 07:33 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: Entries Due TODAY!
To everyone signed up for the Salt and Pepper 2024 Fest, this is your friendly mod reminder that your entries are due TODAY, February 18, 2024.
If you are not going to make the deadline, need to drop out, or have any other issues, email us at hpgoldenage@gmail.com. There's no penalty for dropping; we just need to know so we can make up the posting schedule.
If you've turned in your piece and have not gotten a confirmation from us, we didn't get it. Please email us again.
If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here.
Posting begins March 1st, 2024!
If you are not going to make the deadline, need to drop out, or have any other issues, email us at hpgoldenage@gmail.com. There's no penalty for dropping; we just need to know so we can make up the posting schedule.
If you've turned in your piece and have not gotten a confirmation from us, we didn't get it. Please email us again.
If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here.
Posting begins March 1st, 2024!
hpgoldenage_mod2024-02-11 07:23 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: Entries Due in One Week!
Hi there!
To everyone signed up for the Salt and Pepper 2024 Fest, this is your friendly mod reminder that you've got one week until your entries are due on February 18, 2024.
If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here. You will receive confirmation from one of us that we've received your piece for the fest so if you've emailed us and haven't heard back, please give us a shout. If you're not going to make the deadline or need to drop from the fest or have any questions at all, send us a message at hpgoldenage@gmail.com.
Posting begins March 1st, 2024!
To everyone signed up for the Salt and Pepper 2024 Fest, this is your friendly mod reminder that you've got one week until your entries are due on February 18, 2024.
If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here. You will receive confirmation from one of us that we've received your piece for the fest so if you've emailed us and haven't heard back, please give us a shout. If you're not going to make the deadline or need to drop from the fest or have any questions at all, send us a message at hpgoldenage@gmail.com.
Posting begins March 1st, 2024!
hpgoldenage_mod2024-01-18 08:01 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: One Month To Go!
Hey everyone!
To those signed up for the Salt and Pepper 2024 Fest: you've got one month until your entries are due: February 18, 2024. If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here. Any other questions? Comment below or give us a holler at hpgoldenage@gmail.com.
To everyone else: Claiming is still open and will remain open up until the deadline. So as long as you think you've got enough time to complete a piece for the fest, claim, claim away!
We're so excited to see what you've been working on and to share it with everyone. Posting starts March 1st, 2024!
FAQ/Rules | Claiming/Sign-ups
To those signed up for the Salt and Pepper 2024 Fest: you've got one month until your entries are due: February 18, 2024. If you need header info or any other information about the fest, you can find it here. Any other questions? Comment below or give us a holler at hpgoldenage@gmail.com.
To everyone else: Claiming is still open and will remain open up until the deadline. So as long as you think you've got enough time to complete a piece for the fest, claim, claim away!
We're so excited to see what you've been working on and to share it with everyone. Posting starts March 1st, 2024!
FAQ/Rules | Claiming/Sign-ups
hpgoldenage_mod2024-01-02 08:00 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper Fest: There's still time to sign-up!
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is beginning to die down, you might be looking at your calendar and wondering just what to do during these dark, cold months (or long, hot ones as the case may be).
Look no further than our Salt and Pepper Fest!
There are still six weeks left until the due date. Plenty of time to select a prompt and create an entry focusing on life after fifty.
You can find the sign-ups and available prompts here! General fest information and rules can be found here.
We hope you'll join us! :)
P.S. Today issdk's birthday and I know there's nothing she'd like more as a gift than for you to sign up for the fest. ;)
Look no further than our Salt and Pepper Fest!
There are still six weeks left until the due date. Plenty of time to select a prompt and create an entry focusing on life after fifty.
You can find the sign-ups and available prompts here! General fest information and rules can be found here.
We hope you'll join us! :)
P.S. Today is
sdk's birthday and I know there's nothing she'd like more as a gift than for you to sign up for the fest. ;) hpgoldenage_mod2023-11-30 09:02 amEntry tags:
SALT AND PEPPER FEST: LAST REMINDER UNTIL JAN!
Before rolling around in all of the holiday fest delights in December, why not check out the sign-ups for the Salt and Pepper Fest? You can find them and the available prompts right here! General fest information and rules can be found here.
Snag an unclaimed prompt or sign-up to create your own idea and join us in the fun! :D
hpgoldenage_mod2023-11-17 11:00 amEntry tags:
Salt and Pepper 2024 Claiming Post
Before you sign-up, please read the rules and guidelines for this fest here.
A few quick things:
1 - Prompts can be claimed once for Fic and once for Art and are first come, first served. We will indicate as soon as possible if a prompt has been claimed for either fic or art and strikethrough it if it's been claimed for both.
2 - We will email you as soon as possible to confirm you got the prompt you wanted (or your second choice if your first was already snagged, etc.) so please sign-up with an email address you check regularly.
3 - The prompts were placed in the category where they seemed to fit best but please look through the entire list as some could have fit into either section.
4 - Remember, your creation is not a gift, so if you stray a little from the prompt, want to substitute in a different character or a pairing, that's perfectly fine.
5 - Conversely, if none of the prompts strike your fancy, but you still want to participate, you may sign up to create your own idea! You may also use any unclaimed prompts from previous years.
6 - Sign-ups via proxy are allowed.
Sign-up Form
To sign up, fill out the following in a comment below. Comments are screened as this is an anon fest! :D
( Specific Pairings or Characters )
( Multiple Pairings and Open )
hpgoldenage_mod2023-11-13 10:44 amEntry tags:
Last Call for Prompting for Salt and Pepper Fest!
Prompting closes at midnight EST on Thursday!
Leave up to ten prompts at this post for gen, character studies, m/m, f/f, m/f or three or moresomes! As long as the characters are over 50, they are welcome to play!
If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. :)
Claiming begins on Friday!
Leave up to ten prompts at this post for gen, character studies, m/m, f/f, m/f or three or moresomes! As long as the characters are over 50, they are welcome to play!
If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. :)
Claiming begins on Friday!