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drarrymyheart · 8 months
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FIC CLAIM FOR HP DRIZZLE FEST!
Weathering Malfoy by DrarryMyHeart (me!!)
Words: 6806
Rating: Teen and up
Ship: DRARRY
Summary: The war is over and all Harry wants is a normal year at Hogwarts. But he hadn’t counted on hanging out with Draco Malfoy and liking it. Not to mention Malfoy’s bizarre obsession with the weather. Or is there something else behind Malfoy’s odd behaviour?
Tags: Friends to lovers, oblivious Harry Potter, eighth year, fluff and humor, first kiss
Written for @hpdrizzle - go check out all the lovely weather-centric fics in this fest!!
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sitp-recs · 10 months
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I just finished a great romcom and now Im wondering do you have Drarry recs that are romcom-y? It doesnt have to explicitly labeled as such but just a vibe...you know that after a serious of little hick ups and An Airport Run for True Love a pop banger playing in the background vibe :D
Hi anon! Oh that’s such an exciting ask, I’ve had lots of fun thinking about this one. I feel like I haven’t read enough romcom, would love to explore this genre further. I hope you enjoy these!
Mad Blood Stirring by provocative_envy (E, 3k) - Hockey AU
It's not like they've been angrily hooking up on the sly since meeting at a Juniors skills camp in fucking Manitoba four years ago, except that's exactly what they've been doing.
Burning Down the House by @peachpety (M, 4k)
Harry is happy as editor-in-chief of The Quibbler. From planning to printing, design to deadlines, he enjoys being in the hot seat. And after vanquishing Voldemort, managing fires is an easy part of the job. Until his scorching crush on his impeccably dressed fashion editor flares out of control, and he's forced to face actual fires.
Per my last letter (I hope you choke on it) by @fluxweeed and @lastontheboat (T, 10k)
Or: the one where Harry has writer’s block and Malfoy isn’t helping.
Love, Actually, is All Around by @punk-rock-yuppie (T, 10k)
It's Christmastime, and Harry has just started as the new Minister of Magic. It just so happens that Draco works in his office as well, a holdover from Kingsley's tenure. Naturally, love is in the air.
Title of Their Sex Tape by @cibeewastaken (T, 12k)
What are the Wizarding world's most elite law enforcers doing when they aren't catching criminals? It seems Auror Malfoy is often caught throwing food into Auror Potter's mouth when he's mid-yawn. This story isn't about Draco throwing food at Harry. What it does have is: Undercover! Heists! Draco pining for Harry! Harry being oblivious, but also can't help noticing how good Draco smells! Banters and jokes! That's about it.
Crash (Into Me) by @sweet-s0rr0w (T, 14k)
Harry’s done plenty of ridiculous things for charity over the years, but Robards’ latest scheme really takes the biscuit. Or rather, the teacake. Good job Malfoy’s there to suffer alongside him this time, eh?
Yours Truly by @skeptiquewrites (M, 15k)
Every single one of Harry’s exes has gone on to marry the next person they date, and with the upcoming nuptials of numbers six and seven to each other, Harry’s feeling exhausted by it all. It doesn’t really matter if he lets people assume Draco Malfoy is his boyfriend for a moment of peace. In any case, Draco’s been away for five years and there’s no way he would find out, right?
The Courting by the Pureblood Who Only Has Five Milligrams of Romantic Intelligence and Thinks He’s Real Smooth by @cibeewastaken (T, 19k)
Draco could grab Potter and shove him into a stall before proceeding to suck his soul out of his dick, but secretly, deep down, in the part of Draco that he will never admit to anyone, he is (everyone pauses to shudder) a romantic. Potter is not someone Draco wants a one-off with. Potter is — Draco’s beloved!
Jumeaux by VivacissimoVoce (M, 19k)
Draco and Blaise own and operate a luxury spa resort together, and the Ministry's Auror department has scheduled a full service three-day retreat. Guess who's on the guest list?
Little Red Courgette by @blamebrampton (T, 31k)
When this season's purple courgettes are woefully thin, Draco Malfoy thinks it amounts to small beans. Next thing he knows, the Department of Standards is over-run with leeks, Brussels sprouts all sorts of legislative difficulties, and somebody appears to have put a roquette under Harry Potter. Can Draco seize a marrow victory? Or will his plans for peas be squashed?
The Four Ds of Apparition (or: Destination, Determination, Deliberation, and Dicks) by eidheann, firethesound (E, 36k)
After transferring to the Apparition Department, Harry's life becomes one big dick joke. And all his friends are arseholes. So is Malfoy, but what else is new? AKA Harry Potter and the eighteen twenty dicks.
Soup-pocalypse and The Great Curry Cataclysm by SquadOfCats (E, 104k)
Eleven years after the war, Draco Malfoy leads a quiet, boring, and perfectly respectable life, thanks very much. Or, at least he does, until a sudden and very unexpected veela awakening causes him to throw soup all over Harry Potter in the middle of the Ministry cafeteria.
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hdowlpost · 5 months
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OWL GIFTS for @threadingfate7
 The First Morning Summary: The first morning waking up together Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: Teen and Up Contain: established relationship, moving in together Notes: I adored being able to create this artwork from your prompt! Big hugs to apricitydays for cheering and critiquing and your dedication to making sure I got the lighting right! To Boshspice for your digital art expertise! I'm thankful I could lean on you both!
The Mystery of the Missing Missive Summary: Horrified to discover he’s been left off the guest list for a faculty holiday party, Draco Malfoy begins plotting. Word Count: 1800 Rating: G Contains: Fluff & an attempt at humour Notes: Happy holidays Fate and everyone. Have a Happy New Year too. This is an attempt at humour with some fluff and tenderness and Harry generally being background supportive of Draco’s scheming. Night at the Opera Summary: When Harry asks Draco to accompany him to the opera and to Diagon's newest restaurant, Draco doesn't actually realise he's been asked on a date. Word count: 2021 Rating: General Contains: Auror Harry, Lawyer Draco, Awkward dates, Oblivious Draco Malfoy, Crushes, Boys in Love, Harry Potter in Formalwear, Getting Together, Fluffy Notes: Dearest Fate! I love to talk to you on the Drarry Discord and I was so excited to write something cute you would enjoy. I love the idea of Harry dressing up for Draco, and being all in love, so this is for you ❤️ I hope 2024 is a wonderful year for you and everybody that you love xxx Thank you to my lovely beta, I, who turned this around in half an hour flat. You're an amazing person. Thank you also to the mods of this amazing fest, who do a brilliant job every year. The title comes from the Queen album of the same name, whose tee shirts Harry loves so much.
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dhr-advent · 2 years
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Immersion Therapy by senlinyu
Immersion Therapy (4995 words) by senlinyu Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Workaholic Hermione Granger, Pining Draco Malfoy, Oblivious Hermione Granger, Mistaken Identity, Therapy, Conspiracy Theories, Sleep Deprivation, Abuse of Pepper-Up Potion, Fruitcake Slander, Crack Treated Seriously, Time-Turner Fantasies Summary:
Hermione Granger considered therapy to be something very good for Other People, but not at all necessary for her. However, when her holiday plans of secretly working overtime get derailed, she decides to take the plunge and try out a magical immersion therapist. That way she can could finally tell her primary investor, Draco Malfoy, exactly what she thinks of him and his nefarious schemes without any risk to her research funding.
It's a perfect plan.
DHr Advent 2022.
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dramioneasks · 10 months
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HP FESTS: Plot Bunny Adoption Fest
Plot Bunny Adoption Fest 2023:
young, dumb & in love by riddikulus_puff - E, one-shot - Hermione Granger was the girl that everyone wanted to be. She was one of the most popular senior girls at school and Head Cheerleader, as well as Valedictorian. She was everything and more. Every teenage boy wanted to date her and every teenage girl was jealous of her. She was winning in life. Hermione recently started dating an older man, Antonin Dolohov, and she thinks that love is everything when she looks at her older boyfriend. But, there was someone that wanted Hermione for himself. Draco Malfoy, a popular football jock, at the school. Draco was jealous, he was possessively in love with the curly-haired cheerleader. He became obsessed with having Hermione all to himself and would stop at nothing to make her his for good. (WARNINGS: RAPE/NON-CON, CHARACTER DEATH)
Between the lines by shaparecium - E, WIP - After four years of living without magic in the Muggle world and travelling Europe, Draco Malfoy comes back to London as a changed man. And for the first time since the war ended, Hermione found a person who truly understood her.
Call Me by my Name by JessicaLovejoyAO3 - E, 5 chapters - Hermione wakes up with memory loss and is horny. She wakes up with the realization that her stupidly hot ex-bully and current coworker and her are in a relationship together. So she asks him to act out their sex life to jog her memory.
Curiosity by Nefaria_Black - M, one-shot - When the Golden Trio is caught by Snatchers and delivered to Malfoy Manor, Draco doesn't sell them out. He does something far braver. Even if his curiosity will never be satisfied.
Find and Still the Mind by slytherinsprincess02 - T, WIP - For Plot Bunny Adoption Fest 2023. Bookstore owner!Hermione has an unexpected visitor in her shop: Draco Malfoy, who she hasn’t seen in years. It turns out he needs her help; Theo is hosting a massive birthday party for his boyfriend Harry and has invited Draco, but he doesn’t know what gift to get. A bookstore gift might not be the way to go, but Hermione has some ideas for him and they spend the day in Diagon Alley. or Draco has to work to redeem himself in the eyes of not only Hermione, but the rest of his friends while finding a birthday gift for Potter
The lights we could not see by Vofastudum - M, WIP - A marriage law fic where terminally ill Draco schemes his way into marrying Hermione to give her the life she deserves. If only she was ready to let him give up so easily.
The Luck of the Dragon by nissasxnotes - T, WIP - Hermione was obliviated the night after they were captured and taken to Malfoy Manor. She's given a new identity and sent to the University of Dublin (Trinity College Dublin) under the protection of the Irish Ministry. Three years later, Draco Malfoy is sent to bring Hermione home. Using a fake name and a disguise, he is determined to get to know her, return her memories, and bring her back to London.
Lilith by RedSlytherin - not rated, WIP - Marked, conflicted, and with danger looming over his family and friends, Draco Malfoy decides he's done playing the prince. He picks up the wands, brings with him the arrows and knives, and becomes a hunter, one death eater at a time. Don't they tell you that Slytherins are Ambitious, cunning, and resourceful? They are that and a lot more. Fearlessly faithful. Unwaveringly loyal. Ruthlessly protective. This time, Draco's not fighting for himself. He's fighting for the friends who had stumbled and lost, he's fighting for the love he wants to keep. Slowburn Dramione sixth year AU. (WARNINGS: VIOLENCE)
A Royal Pissing Contest by RedSlytherin - not rated, one-shot - When danger creeps over both the Muggle and Magical worlds, Head of Muggle Relations Hermione Granger and Auror Malfoy have to step in. A talk with the royals and the Prime Minsiter would go a long way, but with one smug Windsor heir getting too close to his Hermione, how long would the Malfoy heir to stay respectable? Cue a royal pissing contest.
Words that hurt, words that heal by pinkhairandbooks - M, one-shot - The words spoken to you by your soulmate mark themselves on your skin. But instead of it being the first words they have ever said to you, it's the first words spoken aloud after they realize they have fallen in love with you.
Wrackspurts & Muggle Jeans by pinkhairandbooks - E, one-shot - As Draco Malfoy returns to Hogwarts with the rest of his class to complete his final year, he discovers that he still hates Hermione Granger. However, his hatred towards her is not because of her blood status, magical abilities, or overall insufferable swottiness. No. Draco Malfoy hates Hermione Granger because of the muggle jeans she wears when she's not in her school-regulated uniform. He cannot stop thinking about her muggle jeans and how they accentuate her delectable, heart-shaped ass.
This fest is ongoing.
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limetimo · 5 months
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RAB fics i read (Nov 23)
The Devil's White Knight by orphan_account drarry dimension travel ft jegulus raising harry
After Everything, Always by Reggie4dayzz jegulus are stupid nad horny and slowburning
toys to be toyed with by aimlesscalamity regulus is not happy about taking a bet that he can break up the jily, but he does end up dating both of them, some angst, regulily. neato
More than Magic by Hometown_Nerd regulus comes out of the cave a squib, kidnaps harry, yay, we love to see it
Tous les Mêmes by TheFaeSys Sirius has a highly inaccurate case of DID, and his alter ego is fucking Regulus
I promised myself I'd learn to be the one who leaves by AlistairIsLost regulus and his besties all fuck off to the muggle world and start a band
the hairpin turn by quynhorlose  they're motorbike racers your honour and riddle fucks with sirius' motorbike and almost kills him. reporter James potter on the investigation! can he persuade regulus to testify against his boss?
Wormhole by melissamwrites i honestly dont recall teh plot but there's sirius raising regulus, incest, and "this is going to be short" followed by 21 chapters and 50k sooo
Unsorted by SwissCheesePlant *stares balnkly* i shouldn't have procrastinated on these summaries. it was good writing even tho i don't remeber how regulus came into play. I think he hunted down remus and made him adopt Harry???
Do I Wanna Know? by monet_ember barty and regulus are fucking to make evan and james jealous and date them
when i met you by vlavlavla regulus doesn't realise james is practically on his knees proposing, cute
then over the river you'll go by Thealmostrhetoricalquestion fae Regulus takes human james prisoner then lets him go
Meddling by OrangeColoredSky hermioe and theo are fucking around... and find out when they drag a regulus through the time to them
Did you think I had forgotten about you by theheartofthelion regulus obliviates his bf and fucks off to die. 4 years later Sirius is determined to play matchmaker for his brother and bestie
Dahlias for my Darling by swampthingking florist james, baker regulus
Regulus Black's Guide to Face Painting and Falling in Love by swampthingking reggie is face painting at a fair and falls in love with a hot dad
in the fires of our youth (oh, brother of mine) by quynhorlose james and sirius are in a band, remus works in a coffee shop and regulus in a planetarium, wolfstar jegulus
My Baby by reggie_loves_swimming regulus raises baby draco in wales (on Narcissa's orders), Bartylus
Flightless Bird, American Mouth by A_Grim_Ate_My_Starry_Cupcakes severus gets involved in regulus's scheme and somehow ends up as potters' cat?? i need an update desperately
I'll Do Right By Them While You're Gone. by WereAllGoingtoHell regulus raises harry
hope blooms in the darkest hours by vazaha_tya harry gets reincarnated in marauders era
Runaway Spare by WideEyesAtNight regulus runs away to alphard, jegulus slowburn
Little Star, Lionheart by ChenDaJin_02 deaged regulus
A Violent Kind of Spin by Cassiara james and regulus have a one night stand and now they're all going to fuck voldy up so bad!
keep his name out of your mouth by introvertedhufflepuff actors au, regulus smacks lockhart for shittalking james
lifeline by introvertedhufflepuff jegulus, sweet
blinding lights by introvertedhufflepuff fame au, narcissa arranges regulus a pr boyfriend (it's james) (it becomes real pretty quick)
I knew you were trouble by melissamwrites texting jegulus
L'homme auquel j'appartiens by melissamwrites blackcest
World's Greatest Uncle by Rollingwiththepunches regulus is the worlds greatest uncle to harry, much to Sirius' surprise (he's supposed to be dead!¨)
The good that we've done by diphylleigrayi regulus faked his death, offed horcruxes, and reaises harry
Learning to rest by messymoony james is regulus' gay awakening
To rest (is to love and to be loved) by messymoony regulus goes on a really bad date and james saves him
Midnight Sun by WorldWithoutYou (Katelyndotsonn) regulus opens a bookshop at pivet's drive
August by melissamwrites blackcest
So Willing To Submit by KrisKikstorky ♥♥♥♥♥ omega regulus is mated with aplha voldy adhaihdfao
speak in tongues ('til you listen) by PsychiatristGirl james/remus/sirisu/regulus are having a smut
when you love these broken bones, can you feel them mend? by cryystal_m00n regulus is a uni student and james walk into a wrong lesson with baby harry strapped to his chest, v cute!
i have little use for threats, only promises by apricity_and_soulshine past jegulily, dumbledore fucks with regulus' head to make him believe harry was dead too
when you go (leave your shadow behind) by ravena_wrote harry pulls reg out of the cave
A Baby by reggie_loves_swimming james finds regulus.... and their child :D
so tired of being afraid by teddyismycat hurt comfort jegulus
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hp-bardfest · 3 months
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📯 HP BardFest Fic 📯
📜 Much Ado About Malfoy
✒️ Pairing: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy ✒️ Rating & Length: General Audiences, 21,270 ✒️ Shakespeare Work: Much Ado About Nothing ⚡ Tags & Warnings: Inspired by Shakespeare, Post-Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione Granger is So Done, Oblivious Hermione Granger, Stubborn Hermione Granger, Pining Draco Malfoy, Idiots in Love, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Expecto Patronum | Patronus Charm (Harry Potter), Inappropriate use of Veritaserum, Veritaserum Potion (Harry Potter), Bets & Wagers, Protective Slytherins, Matchmaking Theodore Nott, Scheming Theodore Nott, Theodore Nott is the voice of reason in this story, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Fluff, HEA, Love Confessions, Not Actually Unrequited Love, I've written a whole bunch of people out sorry
Summary: 
Much ado about nothing, Malfoy,” Hermione laughs. “I can hear the Bard rolling in his grave.” To Malfoy's horrified confusion, she explains the origin of the phrase. She's nearly finished explaining when the whisper she’d nearly missed echoes in her memory. Those weren't just words. Or: the one where the students of Muggle Studies put on a play, and Theo, Ginny, Blaise and Luna conspire to give Draco and Hermione the final push they need to face what they've both been denying. A different take on "Much Ado About Nothing".
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wowzah2nd · 2 months
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The Lioness and her Serpent lover: A forbidden love story (Draco Malfoy x reader)
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Within Hogwarts many secretes and mysteries were held some solved and discovered. The castle may hold many secretes but within those wall were student holding their very own secrets. Y/N potter being one of them holding a secret that would shock not only her brother and friends but the whole school it self. What is that secret you may ask well. She was dating non-other the Slytherin prince Draco Malfoy
As the days passed, Y/N struggled to keep her emotions concealed from her oblivious brother. The weight of the secret relationship pressed on her, creating a rift between the twins who once shared everything.
After getting a good night's rest and attending your class you got ready for your last class of the day Care of magical creatures with Hagrid. It was a class where you were very excited about something you looked forward to. You headed down with Ron, Hermione and Harry honestly you didn't have other friends but them but that was mainly due to harry you never understood why he wouldn't let you just make friends of your own 
As you were walking down the steps ron started to talk about divinations class and sirius black that the omen they got from class was serious and that harry could be in real danger 
At time like this you were glad that you were to intertwined with that stuff cause he definitely scared you but you always someone got in the middle of their schemes 
Hermione:Oh honestly Ron if you ask me divination is a very woolly all guess work if you ask me, now ancient runes that’s a fascinating subject 
You always laughed when they argued seemed like they had a lot of chemistry and you never understood why they both couldn’t see it themselves 
Ron: ancient runes? Exactly how many classes are you taking this term
Hermione: a fair few
That got you raising your eyes brow how was that possible you wondered 
Ron: Hang on that's not possible 
He paused for a second to think
Ron: ancient runes is at the same time as divinations you have to be at two class it once 
Hermione: don't be silly ron, how could anyone be in two classes at once 
After that hermione just started to mock the divination class she must have been very insulted if shes taking it this much to heart 
But you really liked that class beside the part when harry got the grim it was interesting sadly you weren't that gifted either but you weren't to upset their were other magical professions you could try and right now was care of magical creatures 
When you all arrived at hagrids hut you saw him gathering all the students so decided to gather around as told
Hagrid: i got a real treat for you all today
This go you excited 
Hagrid: a great lesson, now follow me 
You followed hagrid into the forest walking past trees and walking over logs it was such as lovely day for a lesson outside 
As you arrived at your destination hagrid intrusted the student to stop chatting and form a group and open our books
Draco: Exactly how do we do that 
At hearing that and worried draco would hurt him self i answer for hagrid to the surprised of him knowing the knowledge and other wanting to help a slytherin 
Y/N: oh here draco you just stroke the spin of the book see 
You showed draco with your own book and gave him a smile he did as you instructed and look at the book surprised it work
Draco: thanks potter 
Y/N: no worries malfoy wouldn't want you hurting that pretty face 
You giggle he would have laughed if other weren't looking so he decided to just be malfoy and stay silent at my comment 
Hagrid: listen to what Y/N just said make sure to stroke the spin of the book to open then don't get yeer selves hurt 
You walked back to your group but then noticed neville did stroke the spin of his book and was getting attacked oh neville you thought 
Draco: Don't be such a wimp long bottom 
Neville: im okay 
He did not look okay within ripped clothes and was then attacked by the book again at that you did laugh 
You saw your group near a rock and went up to them to put your stuff with them but as you got back harry look angry at you 
What was his problem
Harry: why did you do that 
Y/N: why did i do what harry be specific for all i know you could be asking about why i breathe
He was not happy with that remark and just kept glaring at me 
Y/N: just in case you didn't know that answer its so my body can get oxygen to live 
Harry: you know what i meant, why did you help malfoy you know he bullys us all the time right 
Y/N: i know he does and that doesnt make me happy about it either and also i help him cause no one deserves to be eaten by a book kinda embarrassing way to go if you ask me 
Harry: why didn't you help neville then aye 
He looked at me as if he finally caught me doing something bad
Y/N: well i did say out loud what to do and other did follow my instruction neville clearly didn’t or didn’t hear 
He was now fumming at me 
Y/N: relax harry you know i'm nice to everyone please don't read too much into it plus being kind is the best way to go you know
He scoffed at that remark oh he better not say anything dumb or else id get him 
But before he could say anything hermione decided to comment of the books 
Hermione: i think their funny
She says a bit sarcastic but draco decided to add on to that statement
Draco: oh you terrible funny, really witty 
Oh no not this again he always had to comment at the wrong time 
Draco: got this palace has gone to the dogs wait till my father hears that dumbledore has this oaff is teaching classes
I looked at him to shut up but it was too late  
Harry: shut up malfoy 
Dracos and  group started to ohhh, draco took off his bag and started to walk up to harry. He was was handsome when he did that not gonna lie  then draco looked scared and caused me to worry 
Draco: dementor dementor
We all look behind us scared but they wasn't any there we all look back seeing them put up their hoods making scary noises those jerks harry was pulled away by hermione and i decided to follow as we were walking i take out my special and start writing angrily and draco saw and decided to look at his
Book Pov
Y/N: I can’t believe you just did that, i know my brother is a git but your being one too rn also you scared me could have had a heart attack you jerk you said you'd try to be nicer to them that wasn’t nice
Draco: well-
The writing paused for a moment before continuing 
Draco: well he started it i was just finishing it. Also i wasn’t think about scarying you im sorry and i do mean that bit okay i am sorry for doing that to you it was a dick move and i also know i said ill try and im not showing a good job at it its just a force of habit you know
Thinking for a bit about what he just wrote you replied
Y/N: you know he didn't start you made a comment about what hermione said and about hagrid that always gets him started you know that but i know you're trying so i guess i can let this go for now im still a bit angry but i know your doing your best for me so thank you.
Draco: i guess i did start it sorry but i'll keep trying for you, i hope you know that love
Oh he knew how much you loved that nickname 
Y/N: thank you <3
You closed the book and look towards draco making eye contact you gave him a smile that said i'm not angry which made him smile 
After that little talk class started as hagrid brought out a hippogriff he look so beautiful
Hagrid: isn't he beautiful  
Everyone watched in awe,  shock, some people looked scared as he brought out buckbeak but i thought he was beautiful too
Hagrid: say hello to buckbeak
Hagrid threw him some dead ferret i assumed, buckbeak ate it up quickly alot of us thought that was pretty gross even me 
Ron: Hagrid exactly what is that?
I looked a ron shocked 
Y/N: seriously ron you don't know what that is 
Ron: how should i know 
I rolled my eyes at him, he was right though how would he know unless he did some reading in advance which i highly doubt or he was genuinely interested in the creature which again i doubt due to his question and reaction to it 
Hagrid: that right there is a hippogriff, first thing you wanna know about hippogriffs is that their proud creatures, every easily offended, you do not wanna insult a hippogriff it may be that last thing you'll ever do
I started writing notes immediately to remember this for later, this was already my favourite class 
Hagrid: now would want to say hello
Everyone suddenly backed away except me a harry, me even raising my hand 
Hagrid: Well done Harry and Y/N, well done
Harry looked back seeing why he just got picked i laughed thinking of how bad his perception was 
Hagrid: come on now
Me walking willingly while harry got pushed by ron 
Hagrid: now you have to let him make the first move, its only polite
Me and harry waited for buckbeak to approach i could hear shuffling behind us not sure if they were backing away in fear or forward to get a better look 
Me and harry then decided to walk on hagrids instructions slowly making sure to listen to what he had just told us
Hagrid: so step up give him a nice bow, then you wait and see if he bows back, if he does you can go and touch him, if not.. Well, we’ll get to that later 
We walked up to buckbeak then did our bow listening to hagrids instruction to do it nice and low, occasionally looking up to see if buckbeak had bowed back 
Then we heard buckbeak squawking and flapping his wings
Hagrid: back off, back off
We did as we were told i was starting to get a little scared 
Hagrid: keep still
We stayed as still as possible i was shaking a little but i trusted hagrid, me and harry looked at each other for a sec then looked up at buckbeak to see if he had bowed back and as we did he bowed back to us
Hagrid: well done you two well done 
We stopped bowing and just looked at buckbeak and hagrid waiting for his next instructions 
Hagrid; you two can go pat him now, go on don't be shy
At hagrid saying that i made my way to buckbeak immediately to pet him but tried to do it as slowly as possible not to scare him as my hand got closer to his beak he accepted my hand and that made me very excited 
Harry was a little hesitant but got there eventually and liked petting buckbeak
Hagrid: well done you two well done
Everyone started to clap as us and i felt pretty could about what i did today i decided to look at draco and he seemed pretty happy for me smiling even but i could tell he was worried 
Hagrid then made his way to us saying something that made me excited and harry not so much
Hagrid: i think we may let you both ride him now 
Y/N: what!!! ( i said in excitment)
Harry:what!!! ( harry said in worry)
Hagrid first picked up harry putting him onto buckbeak then myself i could tell harry was scared to do this, i was too but my excitement help me get over the fear 
Hagrid: dont pull out any of his  feathers, cause he won’t thank you for that
He then slapped buckbeaks behind causing buckbeak to rear up then start running  then he took off
I held onto Harry tightly as he held onto Buckbeak. The force of the flight felt very strong at first but once we got high enough it felt amazing the wind blowing against us was cooling.
We then flew towards the castle and it looked more beautiful and magical from above. Seeing it from a different angle really gave you a new appreciation for the school.
Then buckbeak flew a bit closer to the water allowing me and harry to touch it and it was an experience i dont ever want to forget
Y/N: isn't this amazon harry, who would've thought you and me flying on a hippogriff it just magical isn’t
Harry: its amazing and of course its magical everything here is magical
Y/N: i'm glad this is something we can both share harry 
Harry: me too
Buckbeak then flew back to where the class was being taken place and as we landed everyone clapped at our arrival 
Hagrid helped us off since it was a bit high to get off 
Hagrid: how am i doing on my first day
He whispered to both of us 
Y/N: i think you doing amazing hagrid
Harry: absolutely brilliant 
I then hear some people groaning i look towards the group and see draco making his way towards buckbeak this wasn’t going to end well
Draco: yeah, your not dangerous at all are you 
Hagrid tried to warn draco but it was too late 
Buckbeak wasn't too happy with malfoy approaching without bowing causing buck beak to rear up and scratch Draco's arm 
Hagrid and I immediately ran to Draco worried he could have been seriously injured.
Hagrid calmed buckbeak while i went to look at draco 
Y/N: oh my god draco are you okay, does it hurt are you hurt very badly 
Looking at me draco could see how worried i was nearly in the burst of tear seeing that he may be seriously hurt
Draco: hey hey hey i'm okay see just a scratch nothings wrong see
I took a look at him but still wanted to make sure he was okay 
Y/N: i think we should take you to be check properly just to be sure, HAGRID he needs to be taken to the hospital 
Hagrid: i'm the teacher ill do it 
He then picked up draco, which caused draco to act more dramatic for the crowed even though he told me he was fine
Draco then started saying he was going to regret this and i decided to follow still worried that he may actually been seriously injured 
Y/N: i'm coming to wait up hagrid 
I caught up to then before anyone could question why i was going to 
[slight timeskip]
As we made it to the hospital draco was finally checked out his arm was then wrapped and put into a sling, as madam pomfrey was done with draco she left us alone
I hugged him tightly worried that he may have been seriously hurt but it was just a scratch luckily, he hugged me back and kissed my forehead 
Draco: hey hey im okay so please stop worrying love, i swear im okay now 
I looked up giving him a glare and then stopped hugging him 
Y/N: WHY WOULD YOU DO SUCH A DUMB THING YOU COULD HAVE ACTUALLY LOST YOUR ARM, NOT ONLY THAT BUT I COULD HAVE BEEN LEFT WITH A ONE ARMED BOYFRIEND, HOW COULD YOU WORRY ME LIKE THAT AND PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER.
I was now huffing in anger after my huge rant, he looked guilty and a bit scared. I guess this is what he meant when he said he never wanted to be on the receiving end of my anger but he deserved it today. How could he do that to himself?
He then let out a sigh before grabbing my hand to hold it then spoke
Draco:I'm sorry that I did that i was a bit jealous that potter was getting a lot of attention and i guess i wanted some of that attention too
He then pulled my hand toward his lips giving it a kiss before looking at me again 
Draco: I am really sorry that was dumb and i saw how much it worried you and it made me feel even worse that i did that im so sorry 
I sighted letting go of his hand, moving it towards his face to cup both his cheeks to pull him for a kiss he kissed backed and it was my way of saying i forgave him for real we then pulled away from the kiss and put our forehead together
Y/N: i forgive you but don't do something that dumb again or else i will die of worry or will kill you before anything else gets you got it 
He pulled away to look me in the eyes 
Draco: i promise my love 
I kissed his forehead getting up from wear i was sitting 
Y/N: we should head to our next class 
Draco: you would force and injured man to go to classes, i thought you were nicer then this 
I rolled my eyes at him
Y/N: the nurse said you were fine and can go to class so lets go now
he sighed before getting out of the hospital bed
Draco: fine, but only cause I love you so much
i stopped in my tracks to look at him in shocked, he always called me love but he never once said i love you once 
he looked at me confused
Draco: what?, did i do something wrong again 
he laughed while saying that
i looked him right in the eyes before saying what i was going to say still shcoked he said it
Y/N: you just said you loved me Draco
He then realised why i was so shocked and was shocked him self but shook it off quickly before walking towards me then holding my hand again
Draco: i know we haven't been together that long not even a full year, But i truly do love you with all my heart and only you i do 
i started to cry tears of joy i always wanted to say it to him but was scared id be saying it too soon and care him off but he felt that same and that made me so happy 
Y/N: Draco i love you too i do and only you 
i flung myself to Draco giving him a big hug 
Draco: i'm glad or else else id be crying myself to sleep tonight
i giggled at that thought and looked at him and saw nothing but love in his eye and that moment i knew he was the one for me 
 We made our way to our next class which was a free period he walked in first i waited a few moment before entering the class as i made my way towards my friends and brother i could hear draco's friends talking about his arm 
I rolled my eyes at the thought of how he was being dramatic again saying how he could of lost his arm 
I then looked their way seeing a girl from draco's house i think her name was pansy, try to touch his arm that really pissed me off but luckily draco wasn’t having any of that either which made me happy to see he was so loyal to me
Before she could touch his arm he pulled it away from her quickly 
Draco: please don’t touch it
Pansy: oh sorry 
After that he went back to do his work but then notice me  walking by looking towards him
Draco: got anything to say potter 
Y/N: Nothing really but i think you being a bit dramatic about that arm i was there when they patched it up yeah know 
Draco: bug off potter 
I gave him a small  sarcastic wave 
People looked shocked hearing i went with him but i shrugged it off as someone wanted to be helpful in the moment which most believed due to my reputation but my brother and his group not so much 
Just as i sat down at the table i was questioned heavily by my brother and our friends 
Harry: WHAT WAS THAT ABOUT HUH? WHY DID YOU GO WITH HIM? WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU HELP HIM?
I just stared at him surprised he just went of at me like that, everyone was now staring at us and i could feel my face heating up in embarrassment 
I decided to grab harry and lead him outside to talk no one needed to hear this as i lead him outside hermione and ron decided to join in probably to ask questions too 
Y/N: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU YELLING AT ME IN FRONT OF EVERYONE LIKE THAT WE GET ENOUGH ATTENTION AS IS BEING WHO WE ARE AND NOW YOUR JUST ADDING TO IT 
I yelled at him in a whispered voice 
Ron: I mean he kinda has a right a little bit, you've been acting really strange lately and we think it cause of malfoy
I looked at the hermione seeing she too had the same feeling as ron and my  brother 
Y/N: seriously i'm just being civil with him just because you're not doesn’t mean i have to do that same thing. Firstly, I went with him to the hospital wing because no one else was going too. Secondly, I'm practically the only one who’s nice to him just because I think everyone deserves to be treated humanely.
They looked at me surprised that i would stand up for him like that, just as they were gonna say something Draco walked out of the class coming our way 
Harry: what do you want malfoy were a bit busy here
Draco: Dude she was just being nice to me, she was triy to help i tried to tell her to bug off but she wouldn’t
I looked at him worried that he may accidentally reveal out secret 
Y/N: Malfoy this isn't your business you can go really 
I looked at him  pleadingly to let me handle this he really did need to come out and defend me 
Harry: Oh yeah if she was just trying to be helpful then why did you call you draco and not malfoy every other time you've talked 
I was still facing draco when he said that and i froze oh no he heard that shit shit shit what ami gonna do he's gonna try kill him 
Just as i was trying to cover for us draco beat me to it 
Draco: Cause a couple weeks ago i asked her to be my friend and to stop calling me malfoy if no one was around.
I started at him what the fuck are you doing dumby
Draco: she the only person whos nice to me genuinely so i just wanted to be friends with her i knew people would find it weird so i suggested to keep it secret for both our sakes and when people are around we act civil. 
The trio looked at him in disbelief as if what he just told them was a joke but then harry face changed in to one of disbelief to one of a boy just discovered something 
Harry: i knew it, i knew you were up to no good
At that i turned around in disbelief at what he said
Y/N: harry what are you talking about we're just friends 
Harry: No, I knew he was up to something but now I know it's true. Y/N his only being friends with you to get under my skin he doesn't care out you like that or ever will his using you for his own game 
I looked at him in shock at what he just told me i can’t believe he was actually using this argument
Y/N: i cant believe you harry, i can't believe you would think someone would use me to get under you skin, also i cant believe that you think so highly of yourself that someone of even do or think of that. Draco is a kind and caring person who would never do that 
Then again he may not do that to me but i certain he might do that to crabe and goyle but that's not the point rn  
Harry: i cant believe your defending him right now, we’ve been through so much together and you defending him and not me as well as just throwing away my warnings like that 
Y/N: yes i'm defending him because he at least cares about me. Harry ever since we came to Hogwarts you've left me and that fine you know you have your own life. But you only come to me when you need something. 
I took a deep breath before continuing with my rant toward him 
Y/N:First year you hadn’t talked to me for months and when i tried to talk to you you kept brushing me off saying you had things to do but when you needed help finding information of the philosophers stone all of a sudden you had the time as well as when you needed help finding  and thought of me and in second year, i tried to talk to you just for normal thing catch up even hang out from time to time but again you kept brushing me off even when i was also hearing the voices you brushed me off. And as always when you need help finding information and going on a dangerous adventure I finally pop up. Finally this year, you've gotten better at talking to me but i know for a fact you hiding something from me when arthur talked to you and you won’t tell him i wasn’t going to ask because you know my brother will tell me when he's ready but apparently you won't 
After yelling at his face I walk to draco’s side facing him and the others. They looked at me shocked that i just yelled at harry and walked towards draco’s side 
Y/N: so yeah ill defend draco cause at least i know my company and friendship aren’t conditional and that when he wants to talk,hang out or ask for help that his doing cause he cares and not cause he needs something from me 
I then look at draco smiling and he smiles back at me 
I look back at the trio 
Y/N:I dont wanna speak to you until you apologise and learn to treat me as your sister and not as someone who you can talk to when you just need a favour. Lets go draco 
I grab draco's hand and walk away with him. I quickly let go of his hand thinking what other people might think 
Draco: sorry you had to do that i feel bad that i go in the way of you too i never meant to do anything like that i hope you know that 
I gave a  gentle smile 
Y/N: i know you'd never do something like that on purpose so don’t worry. Also i hated when they talk badly about you and when they think your using me. I know you not like that 
Draco: Thank you for defending me, my lioness. It really means alot that you'd defend me even to your brother i know how much he may annoy but i also know that you cherish you bond so much so im still sorry and feel that it my fault that this happened
I stopped to look draco in the face properly 
Y/N: draco it not your fault its all his own fault and until he apologies i won’t be talking to him so i have a favour to ask 
Draco: what's the favour love
Y/N: i know this may be alot to ask but would you mind that we make our “friendship” public so we can finally spend time together and so i can sit with you during break
Without hesitation he hugged me tightly and checking around for anyone around then kissed before saying 
Draco: Of course love we can do that and how about tonight you have dinner with us 
Y/N: Thank you draco 
We decided to walk together to our next class
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The Pullout
The Pullout https://ift.tt/8I75TCQ by Anonymous An all-night stake-out, one too many daiquiris, and Granger’s hideous new sofa that does not have a pull-out mattress. What could go wrong (or right)? Words: 8477, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Friends to Lovers, Idiots in Love, Co-workers, Auror Hermione Granger, Auror Draco Malfoy, One Shot, one bed, Scheming Hermione Granger, Oblivious Draco Malfoy, Smut, Reckless Use of Author's Favourite Tropes, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Mutual Pining, Harry Potter Epilogue What Epilogue | EWE, Post-War, HEA, Inappropriate Use of Sofas, Hermione Granger is a Little Shit, Ron is sponsored by Quinn, Reckless use of italics, Feet but only for lolz, Draco Malfoy is Clueless About (some) Muggle Things, Thighs, Schrödinger's beta, Sadly No Ron Bashing, Draco in a Wand Holster, Praise Kink, Enthusiastic Consent, Tooth Brushing as Foreplay, Crack, Crack Treated Seriously, Jar-able Behaviour, Oral Sex, Cuddlefucking, Draco Malfoy is a Tits Man, Tasteful Biting, Fluff, Romance, Banter, Draco Jarfoy, DWSIceBreaker via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/kuapLbo March 15, 2024 at 10:34PM
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I just found this post of yours and it's so interesting.....
https://www.tumblr.com/theroundbartable/740670829898170368/what-do-you-think-are-merlin-and-arthurs-greatest?source=share
Can I ask the same questions but for drarry and klance?
So, I'm new for these 3 ships (like < 2 years). I finished hp books and merlin BBC just last year and finished voltron 2 years ago. Like I thought, it's hard for me to find a blog with these 3 ships so I'm so excited when I found your blog. Thanks so much for your blog, I love it.
Also, do you mind if I ask your top fav fics for these ships?
Thanks if you want to answer....
Hello, Anon :) Thank you for the question and welcome to the fandom(s) XD ^^
Original Question: "(What are xy's) personality strengths and weaknesses? Why? What do you love about their dynamic?"
Drarry:
Draco: Draco is a leader and he knows his place. His strengths lay in his self confidence, observation skills and the fact that he knows his friends (and enemies) well, although he chose neither of them. Those are, by the way, marks of a true Slytherin, which is something Draco is the epitome of. He's sly, smart (although not as smart as Hermione) and focusses on tradition and his appearance. At this point I want to say that his upbringing plays a huge part in his character development as a child.
Draco's weakness is what I believe is the reason for Slytherins being known for harboring dark mages: He's easy to manipulate. People who have such a strong foundation in their self estimation, in their tradition with focus on family, friends, and blood bonds can easily be driven to do really bad things. While Draco is a leader, he doesn't know how to stand in for himself or for people he doesn't have complete control over when he suddenly isn't in charge anymore. He obsesses easily. The ties that made him strong in the past, tie him to Voldemort's schemes.
BUT, and that is the reason why the Malfoys are pardoned in the end, Draco has a sense for justice. He is self aware enough, and empathetic enough to know that the side he's on is the wrong one. He just doesn't have the ability to break free.
(One weakness for fun: Draco is bed at insulting people. Mudblood was not his creation, it was a common term. Draco's best insults were "Potter stinks" and "Weasley is our King." He's pathetic, I love him. Ginny's poem to Harry was more insulting, like seriously.)
Harry: Harry's strength is openness, empathy, courage, luck and a certain amount of wit. Harry has his own mind and he stands by what he believes in. He is a good judge of character and knows his own limits. He also has a strong sense for justice, although he's not as rebellious as his father had been. Harry sticks more to rules than James Potter ever did. (Harry is also a pretty good Quidditch player)
Harry is quick to agitate. He has a strong competitive side and tends to be a bit oblivious to his surroundings, and often even himself. He's emotion driven and that's what makes him sort of easy to manipulate as well. However, he is quick to accept deaths and work through traumatic events without having complete melt downs.
Their dynamic:
What I love about Drarry is that if the final HP scene had been cut off, it would have made the most sense (imo). Heck, even WITH the scene, the Drarry moments are still superior to most other ships.
They begin with a rejected friendship, a friendship that probably would have been the only friendship Draco would have actively chosen for himself, that leans into rivalry, then enemies and then a mutual understanding so deep and almost intimate that leaves their adult selfs capable of being everything at once.
After everything that has happened, they couldn't possibly be together. Not with Draco still following tradition and being forced into marriage (I swear, Draco could come out and it wouldn't change a thing, except that it makes far more sense than Dumbledore's coming out, again, imo.) And not with Potter becoming an auror afterwards who made sure that Draco's family was safe. The power difference makes it all very difficult. Draco knows his place and his duties and right then, they are beneath Potter, yet, Draco understands Potter's struggles better than anyone else, just like Harry understands Draco's suffering better than other Death Eaters or Ron and Hermione ever could.
What I love about them is that despite their differences, they are somewhat equal and symbolically so. Draco is a villain who was saved by Harry, and who saved Harry (at the manor). AND, what I really love, is that Harry could only win because of Draco's wand. The wizarding world owes Harry, of course, but Harry owes Draco for the wand, for the power over the elderwand. Harry stole three wands at the manor, but it was Draco's that suited him best. I love that Draco has silver hair and grey eyes, while Harry's are pitch black and his eyes green. I love that, even when Harry himself and his friends doubted Harry's heritage to being Salazar's heir, Draco knew it wasn't Harry. I love that Draco was more aware of Ginny's feelings for Harry than Harry himself had been. I love their rivalry on the Quidditch field, I love that Harry immediately knew that Draco had the mark because Draco STOPPED obsessing over Harry. I love that Harry knew the only reason for that to happen could be Voldemort. I love that Harry misjudged him and from the moment at the tower when Dumbledore died that Draco was a pawn and never wanted any of this to happen. That Draco was doing his best under the circumstances. I'm trying to explore these moments in "Second chances", but I suppose since you follow me for Drarry content, you knew that already.
I tend to stay away from the Harry Potter fandom, and I honestly haven't read many fanfictions there. I prefer to write - well, I delayed the fanfiction mentioned above because of fandom/author toxicity. Originally, I wasn't even sure whether to upload it at all. But after 2 years of contemplation, I've come to a conclusion. I just... tend to feel bad when I dive too deep into this fandom and see people on instagram spead hate to artists and in comments on ao3, or even on tumblr and I feel bad for working on the fic in general and yeah... that's why I can't name any fics, I'm very sorry. It's emotional and complicated.
Klance:
Keith: Keith is independend, he grows emotionally stable through the years, even though he starts off rather unhinged. But he's a skilled fighter and a compassionate leader who values his teammates and their input. He's a quick thinker and ambidextrous ;) And he puts the people he loves first.
Keith's weakness is that he's unhinged and and likes to head face first into trouble. Yet, he hates responsibility and he hates putting other people in the same positions he readily puts himself in. He also struggles with his identity in the beginning before he learns to accept it. He grows a lot, which is why it's difficult to make out individual strengths and weaknesses.
Lance: (Oh boy) Lance has good instincts, is a great shot and knows people. Not as well as Hunk does, but Lance knows how to deal with them. He's a decent strategist and grows into his responsibilities. He's also flexible (I don't mean physically, I mean mentally. He goes from ice paladin to fire paladin! But I guess physically as well, lmao ;) )
Weaknesses ... Lance has so many issues! He struggles with self worth, his place on the team/in the world. He has imposter syndrom, doesn't have faith in his own abilities, considers himself the dumb one (thank you bob, you useless god), he has depression and loses his friends one by one to each other, or a time warp that holds Keith for 2 years, only to learn that he was 'too dumb' to notice that Shiro was dead (thank you, Voltron writers, wtf).
Lance is observant (he was the only one to recognize Keith's change), he is selfless and heroic right from the very beginning (the bomb) and connects well to the mice. He's sensitive and compassionate and matures into a semi confident right hand man.
I like his take on masculinity and I find his flirting endearing... but I don't like that he's reduced to being a love interest in the end. A REBOUND no less. Lance is someone who, I believe, should be loved with confidence, not with a guilty conscience and the 'realisation' that he was better than Lotor. Fuck that. (Sorry, I was really mad at that point in the show R.I.P.). I also think that SOMEONE should have said something about the Voltron show being toxic but I suspect that I'm the only one who got angry at that...
I find the marks Lance now has a weakness, because they make it impossible for him to move on from Allura. I find that a bit unfair, tbh. And I think it's sort of sad that he became a farmer. He's the first one to go into retirement and I think that marks him as the only person who couldn't fully move on and who is drowning in depression. Not that being a farmer is a bad thing, it just isn't Lance. It feels wrong.
(Btw, no offense to Allura shippers! I absolutely get where that ship os coming from, (I'm a multishipper, lol,) I just think that THIS form of them becoming canon is a disservice to the ship itself. I believe I even read that the showwriters made Allura appear younger so the ship could become canon. I have no idea, I just think they had more to build that ship on and didn't give it the chance to fully embrace it's potential)
Anyways. Klance dynamic:
Who doesn't love rivals to lovers? In this case it's officially rivals to best friends, but seriously? The bonding moment? Them supporting EACH OTHER through their emotional difficulties? Keith helping Lance with his lack of confidence while Lance helps Keith carry the unwanted responsibilities ? *Chef's kiss*
Them knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses to a T! Mutual understanding, baby! Them encouraging each other and accepting their flaws, to the point where they can tease each other without mercy. Fire and ice, samurai and sharpshooter!, team leader and co leader, both growing as people as they adopt each other's fighting styles. It's just so good. I love them.
I also love that while Lance was always told to be more like Keith, Keith NEVER expected Lance to do that. He wasn't even aware of it. Keith stepped back to give Lance what he wanted, Keith listens to Lance more than others, Keith values what Lance has to offer more than anyone else, and Lance learns that Keith sees him eye to eye and not from a pedestral.
At the game show, they chose EACH OTHER! I believe in post canon Klance, and I'll stand by it.
Keith is pining and in denial, while Lance is mostly in denial. And I love that too. They are very fun for me.
Fic recs: 1. Dirty Laundry. I HAVE to name this one! Sorry, it has an emotional choke hold on me. There are multiple one of these because the original author has been bullied into deleting the story. It's still my favorite within the fandom. Anyway: The premise is that Lance bribes Keith into being his fake boyfriend for a week, in exchange for doing his laundry. I keep envisioning Lance's home as my godmother's home and yeah... It's very well written too.
2. Read all about it Summary: Keith is Altea High’s star athlete. And Lance, a wily reporter for the school newspaper, is crushing hard. The only problem? They’ve never actually met before. So when Lance decides to broadcast his long-hidden feelings in an explicitly romantic exposé, he ends up accidentally sparking a school-wide epidemic. Suddenly the entire student body is in on the drama, but are words truly enough to win over the school’s enigmatic heartthrob?
3. Shut up and dance with me Summary: Lance and his friends have been regulars at the Altea Dance Studio for years. Not just for classes, but to hang out, practice, and spend time with good people who love dancing. Every year, they audition to be one of the few representing Altea at the regional dance competition. Lance always auditions solo, but this year he misses out on auditions and blows his chance to participate. And so does his self-proclaimed rival, Keith.
Luckily, Shiro comes up with a brilliant plan: convince Lance and Keith to audition as a duo.
With a little convincing, and a lot of effort, these two might just be able to pull it off and go to regionals... or they might crash and burn. Comment: This one MADE me try out dancing in my room and I just - gods, I love this fic.
This is all I have for now :) Thank you so much for the question, anon. I hope these things made sense to you :)
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hjgmilf · 1 year
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nottpott prompt: It's not a double date. We're just third and fourth wheeling.
Hermione gave Harry a light push to walk forward. They spotted her husband's beacon of a hair amongst the crowd. Beside him, a curly-haired man of a very familiar stature.
"I told you I can't do this," the Chosen One hissed. "You're setting us up."
"Draco promised you free workload for a week just so you two could join us," she slapped his back the way she always does when her best friend needed encouragement. "Chin up, Harry. Consider this a double date."
"It's not a double date. We're just third and fourth wheeling-"
His grumbles died out when they finally met with the other pair. The married couple exchanged quick kisses while Harry stood awkwardly beside his former lover.
It was him who spoke first.
"Potter."
He cleared his throat, "Theodore."
The Granger-Malfoys watched the exchange with clear malice written on their faces.
It was Hermione's idea and Draco's scheming that led up to this moment. Months after the infamous Potter-Nott falling out, they simply got tired of their best friend's sulking while they obviously still have feelings for each other.
Draco led them inside the restaurant to have the most torturous dinner of their lives. They were halfway through the first course when Hermione sparked a conversation.
"You two are still working on the Fischer case, as I've heard," she gestured to both Harry and her husband.
The ravenhead shot her an accusing look that told her he knew what she was trying to do. Hermione pinched his arm under the table.
"Yes," Harry squeaked, "the muggle lead was unfortunately obliviated by the other Aurors. We're still trying to recover her memory."
"That's good."
"I'm wondering if Theo here might help us," Draco nudged at the brunet beside him, "since this is your specialty."
Theo grimaced, "There's lots of other Mind Healers. Besides, I'm terribly busy."
Hermione heard a scoff beside her.
"I see you haven't quite changed, huh."
Theo stared blankly, "What's that supposed to mean, Potter?"
"You're always busy."
"I work hard for what I do. I'm sorry some of us don't have 'The-Boy-Who-Lived-Twice' written in our resumes-"
"No one asked you to give it up-"
"It's what you implied!"
"Stop, both of you!"
Hermione slapped her fist on the table, nose flaring. Draco took a sip of his water, nervously eyeing his angered wife.
"Sorry, I just-" Harry was the first one to stand up. She caught the misery on his pale face as he briskly walked out.
"Sorry, I ruined dinner," Theo said and he gracefully led himself out as well.
Draco and Hermione glanced at each other, shoulders slumped and disenchanted at their failed operation to get the two idiots back together.
It was after dinner, when the couple was walking out of the restaurant, that they had to do a double take at what they saw.
Theo was pushed against the wall by the dark corner of the street as Harry deepened their kiss. They were snogging, rough and desperate, as if they were fighting a duel in the form of lust.
Draco pulled Hermione away so as not to disturb them. The two apparated back to their estate, grinning like they had just received their NEWTs scores once again.
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sitp-recs · 2 years
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Hi! Do u have any drarry fics that are just like,, fucking hilarious. Luke really funny/fun to read? Not to say there can't be angst or anything- I just love laughing. Funny lines and situations/events, anything! Just fics that made you laugh a lot, please :)
Hi there! I love this ask 💜 I know humor can be very personal so I hope these work for you!
Receipts by @moonflower-rose (2022, M, 2k)
Pansy and Ginny have made a stupid wager and Draco may be the one who comes away a winner.
Ring of Fire by blue_jack (2015, E, 4.6k)
Draco gets a tattoo.
Never Gonna Give You Up by InnerLilith (2021, E, 5k)
Five times Harry rickrolls Draco and one time Draco gets him back.
Sex Ed for Aurors by curiouslyfic (2010, M, 8.7k)
Some things, you need to learn on the job.
Title of Their Sex Tape by cibeewastaken (2020, T, 12k)
What are the Wizarding world's most elite law enforcers doing when they aren't catching criminals? It seems Auror Malfoy is often caught throwing food into Auror Potter's mouth when he's mid-yawn. This story isn't about Draco throwing food at Harry. What it does have is: Undercover! Heists! Draco pining for Harry! Harry being oblivious, but also can't help noticing how good Draco smells! Banters and jokes! That's about it.
The Loathly Worm by Selden (2016, E, 12k)
When Draco Malfoy is forced to go undercover among the remaining Death Eaters in the aftermath of the war, the last person he expects to find there is Harry Potter.
Crash (Into Me) by @sweet-s0rr0w (2021, T, 14k)
Harry’s done plenty of ridiculous things for charity over the years, but Robards’ latest scheme really takes the biscuit. Or rather, the teacake. Good job Malfoy’s there to suffer alongside him this time, eh?
Potter’s Parselprostate (and the Chamber of Secrets) by @dictacontrion (2014, E, 17k)
Hogwarts’ future depends on Malfoy’s texts. Too bad the key is up Potter’s arse.
Breaking All The Rules by Frayach (2012, E, 22k)
Malfoy is slowly wringing the last vestiges of pleasure from Harry’s life with all his rules and committees and agendas and reports. Or is he?
Little Red Courgette by @blamebrampton (2010, T, 31k)
When this season's purple courgettes are woefully thin, Draco Malfoy thinks it amounts to small beans. Next thing he knows, the Department of Standards is over-run with leeks, Brussels sprouts all sorts of legislative difficulties, and somebody appears to have put a roquette under Harry Potter. Can Draco seize a marrow victory? Or will his plans for peas be squashed?
The Four Ds of Apparition (or: Destination, Determination, Deliberation, and Dicks by @firethesound and @eidheann (2015, E, 36k)
After transferring to the Apparition Department, Harry's life becomes one big dick joke. And all his friends are arseholes. So is Malfoy, but what else is new? AKA Harry Potter and the eighteen twenty dicks.
Bite Me, Hate Memes by pir8fancier (2007, E, 44k)
Draco Malfoy is incensed to realize that someone is trying to usurp his position as the premier Harry Potter hater.
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phoebe-delia · 3 years
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Hi, CONGRATS on 100 🥳 !!
can I request a fic for prompt 'A proposal' ?
Hello love! Thank you for this prompt! I decided to go a bit beyond the obvious here since I wrote a proposal fic yesterday, so here's what I've got! Enjoy. <3
"Potter, wait up!"
Harry turned around to see Malfoy approaching him in the otherwise empty corridor. He nearly sighed. He was so relieved to finally have some space to himself without having to hide under his invisibility cloak. And here Malfoy was, albeit unknowingly, disrupting his respite from the pestering fans.
"Yes, Malfoy?" Harry tried not to let his annoyance show in his voice.
Malfoy didn't seem fazed. "I have a proposal for you."
Harry raised an eyebrow. "Alright?"
"We've been getting on this year, no?"
Harry considered this for a moment, before nodding slowly. Malfoy's apologized to everyone at the beginning of the year, and he'd thus far followed through on his promise of having changed. The two of them had managed to partner in Potions without fighting, which was a refreshing change of pace for them; of course, not trading punches and cutting insults meant that they cleared a bar that was set at the core of the earth. Still, it was an improvement, and there were even times that Harry found himself being amicable with the git.
Such as right now.
"...it would only require one or two dates in public, only to get people off our backs and--"
Harry shook himself. "Wait, back up--what did you say?"
"I said I think we should date."
Harry sputtered. "W-what?"
"Well, you are bisexual, right? You came out in the Prophet over the summer after your break up with Ginevra?"
Harry frowned. "Yes?"
"Well, I'm gay. We've both been harassed by other students this year--you for being the Savior and me for...my past. It might make people at least physically stay away from us both if we pretend to be romantically attached."
"Why can't we just be friends?"
Malfoy rolled his eyes. "That won't work; they'll think McGonagall put us up to it to 'set an example.' This is just insane enough to be true."
"So what would this mean, exactly?"
Malfoy pursed his lips. "I think a couple of dates in Hogsmeade, sitting with each other's friends at meals, and some hand-holding should be plenty. No need to snog or anything--such a stark difference in our interactions will do the trick. Then we just gradually spend less time together and they'll assume we're broken up and by then they'll be used to not harrassing us."
"Alright," he said, trying not to stare at Malfoy's lips and consider what it might be like to kiss him.
Those lips curved into a small smile. "Okay then, Potter, since today is Friday, shall we meet at the entrance and walk together to Hogsmeade for our first date?"
Dazed, Harry nodded. "Sounds good Malfoy."
Malfoy's mouth twisted. "You should call me Draco."
"Er, what?"
"Couples don't call each other by their surnames," Mal--Draco rolled his eyes. "We've got to be believable."
"O-kay Draco."
Draco gave him a pleased smile that made Harry's insides flip. "Alright then, Harry, I'll see you tomorrow."
"Sure, yeah."
Draco smirked a little. Then, suddenly, he leaned in and planted a quick kiss on Harry's cheek. He was gone from the hallway an instant later, and if Harry didn't know better he'd think Draco had Apparated.
He stood there, his mind whirling with images of pale hair, glittering grey eyes, and softly smiling lips that leaned in to press against his skin.
Harry was totally fucked.
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onlychild-syndrome · 3 years
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter Additional Tags: Fluff, The Twelve Days of Christmas, HP: EWE, Coffee Shops Summary:
Draco works in a coffee shop. Harry drops by every day to get his fix. Of coffee, Ron.
SOOO CUTE PLS READ
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serenefreakgeekao3 · 5 years
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Tea Time
Prompt/Request: “Hello! Prompt: drarry, summer day, it's raining, but it's warm, the air smells fresh like rain and grass. They're sitting in the terrace of Manor and drinking some berry or herbal tea. It'd be good if it'd be the beginning of the relationship, or the first kiss, or even pre-slash. Just warm and cosy.” - anon Tags: Mutual pining, Scheming!Narcissa, Oblivious!Harry, Oblivious!Draco, First kiss, Getting together Warnings: an abnormal amount of italics Words: 1738 A/N: So I made it a mutual pining/awkward kind of bit, I hope that’s fine! It’s just where the story went so, enjoy! (not beta read, sorry if there are any mistakes!)
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 Relaxing deeper into the high-back lawn chair- imbued with cushioning charms, it seemed- Harry let his eyes fall closed and held his teacup closer to his chest. The steam wafted upward toward his nose, heating the small chill he felt there while smelling pleasantly like bergamot. He took a small sip of his earl grey tea, humming quietly in content. Hearing a small giggle, he looked out of the corner of his eye toward Narcissa, smiling and narrowing his eyes. 
 “Is something funny to you, Mrs Malfoy?”  She only giggled again in response, shaking her head toward him. She made a point of holding her teacup delicately- in opposition to Harry’s holding his with both hands fully, covering the entirety of the ceramic- sitting up straight and folding her legs at the ankle like a ‘proper woman.’ It always amused Harry to witness her being ‘proper,’ as she called it, whenever they had tea together. Which seemed to be happening more often lately. However, staring at her posture, Harry couldn’t help but wonder if holding that position all the time just hurt her back.
 “It just seems as if you’re enjoying this, Mister Potter,” Narcissa replied softly, glancing over with a small smile and a teasing look. Harry rolled his eyes at the use of his last night, shaking his torso back and forth to help scoot up higher in the chair. He took another quick sip of his tea before placing it down on the garden table between the two of them, looking out toward the rain falling around the terrace they sat upon on the Malfoy estate.
 “The rain has always had a calming effect on me. I never really knew why.” Harry smiled, tilting his head and glancing back toward Narcissa. He reached a hand toward her, laying his gently on her own. “Thank you for inviting me over for tea once again. It was very generous of you.” Narcissa scoffed lightly, taking her hand out and patting Harry’s in return.
 “Oh, dear. Don’t pretend that you come here to humour an old lady like myself. I know you’re only here to catch glimpses of Draco.” Harry’s eyes widened, taking his hand back and surreptitiously glancing around before looking back to her. He opened his mouth to deny, but stopped once she raised her hand in a halting manner. “Oh, don’t try to evade the truth, Harry. I’m not as oblivious as my dear son, it seems.” Harry blinked quickly, at a loss for words. Quickly, to give himself something to do, he reached for his cup and took a scalding gulp of tea. Narcissa hummed softly, taking a sip of her own just before the doors behind them opened.
 “Mother, have you heard from- oh, Potter, what a surprise,” Draco finished in a mumble, his eyes tracing Harry’s form before blinking twice and turning quickly back toward his mother. He cleared his throat, watching Narcissa take her time to turn and give her full attention to her son. “Have you heard from Pansy? She’s supposed to help me with the-” Draco coughed, glancing quickly toward Harry before looking back to Narcissa, “The thing that she promised she’d help me with.”
 “She’s supposed to help with the thing?” Harry parroted, cocking a grin toward him, raising an eyebrow. Draco placed a hand on his hip, narrowing his eyes slightly toward Harry before looking back toward his mother. She almost seemed entertained by their banter, though the moment she noticed it wouldn’t continue, she let out a put-upon sigh. 
 “Well, I suppose I shall go floo her then, shall I?” Narcissa stood, brushing imaginary lint off of her white dress robes while Draco spluttered, shaking his head.
 “No, mother, you’re entertaining. I could just go floo her myself-”
 “Oh, nonsense,” Narcissa replied, waving her hand in a dismissive manner, a devious little smile lighting up her face, “Although, you are correct that I am hosting a guest. Perhaps you could sit with Harry here for me?” She approached Draco, kissing his cheek and patting the spot softly with her hand twice, mumbling a, “Thank you, dear,” before making her departure.
 Both boys watched as Narcissa sauntered back inside, turning and closing the glass door behind her. They turned and met each other’s eyes, both glancing away quickly as if not wanting to be caught looking at the other. Slowly, Draco made his way to the now unoccupied seat, sitting gently in the chair just as a new teacup popped into existence on the table between them. Draco gingerly took the teapot, pouring himself some.
 “So,” Harry mumbled, fidgeting his hands together, “It’s very relaxing out here on the terrace?” It wasn’t meant to be a question, but the end of the sentence sounded a bit higher pitch than the rest due to his nervousness, and he hoped Draco wouldn’t call him out on it. 
 “It is. Mother used to have tea here with me every week as a kid,” Draco mumbled, taking his teacup and taking a small sip before resting the cup on his lap, watching the rainfall around them. Harry considering turning to look as well, but this seemed like an opportune moment to study Draco without him noticing, so he took his chance. His eyes feasted on the scene of Draco sitting calmly, a soft smile began to spread across his face. “I wasn’t a particularly rambunctious child, but sitting here always calmed my nerves back then.”
 “I can imagine,” Harry replied quietly, glancing away quickly once Draco turned to look at him. “I mean, she’s been inviting me over for tea time pretty often, and it’s always so peaceful here.”
 “She’s the one that’s been inviting you?” Draco mumbled, and Harry glanced up toward him, their eyes meeting.
 “I mean, yeah. Is that- uh, do you not want me here? Is it a problem?” Harry could feel his stomach turn, hoping he hadn’t bothered Draco in any way. However, watching Draco suddenly shoot his hand out, shaking his head quickly, he felt the knots in his stomach loosen, and a fluttering feeling replaces it.
 “No! I mean, it’s fine that you’re here. That mother invited you. That you’re here because my mother invited you for tea and you came to see her, that’s fine!” Draco rambled quickly, waving his hand- Harry opening his mouth to refute- before accidentally tipping his teacup over and spilling over his pants. He gasped, standing quickly and looking down at his pants, Harry jumping up and reaching for a few napkins near the snack plate and moving to try and pat him dry before realizing that it’s his pelvis and that if he does this he might actually touch his-
 “It’s fine!” Draco says frantically, his voice slightly high pitched as he takes a step backwards, knocking into the chair he had been sitting it and toppling it. It hit the floor with a resounding crack! while both boys stared at each other with wide eyes. 
 It felt as if time had stopped, staring into each other’s eyes for a few moments too long before Draco starts to laugh softly, then louder until he’s bent at the waist, wiping a tear from his eye. Harry watches him until he realizes what had just happened as well, laughing along with him. Draco shakes his head in exasperation, taking his wand out of his holster and waving it in a drying charm, and the realization hit Harry of just how hard he’s fallen for Draco.
 “I’m not here just to see her,” Harry mumbled, causing Draco to glance up and raise his eyebrows, asking him to repeat himself. Harry cleared his throat, raising a hand to rub the back of his head. “I mean, yeah, she invites me. And I do come to see her. But I also come to- well, to hopefully see you as well?” He chuckles softly, glancing down at the grey stones under their feet. It was silent for a few moments, and Harry began considering how bad he might’ve messed up before hearing Draco whisper in reply.
 “Why?”
 “What?” Harry asked, furrowing his brows and glancing up. “Why?” He repeats, then blinks, shrugging. “I mean, you’re certainly attractive, so you’ve got that going for you. But I was also hoping I could talk to you every time I’ve seen you. You’ve changed since the war, and I enjoy our banter.” 
 “Our banter?” Draco repeats quietly, taking a small step closer toward Harry. Harry nods slowly, dropping his arm and laughing softly.
 “Yeah. Though, Narcissa’s caught me out.” Harry shrugged, grinning, “She told me that she knew I came over to see you because of my crush- oh,” He laughed, not realizing what he said but continuing on, “She called you oblivious! I bet you’ll have a right laugh-”
 “Crush?” Draco repeated quickly, loud in the stillness around them. Harry blinked, realizing what he said and widening his eyes. He felt his cheeks and ears heat up in a blush, and he chuckled softly.
 “Uh- well- I didn’t realize I said that, but yeah.” Hoping he didn’t just ruin everything, he watched for what Draco would do next. The blond seemed taken aback, his mouth falling open slightly before he came to himself, taking another step closer and reaching out his hand slowly, giving Harry plenty of time to lean away. 
 “On me?” Draco placed a hand softly against his cheek, and Harry couldn’t help but lean into it slightly.
 “Well, of course,” Harry whispered softly, watching as Draco began leaning closer slowly. It was as if they were both moving in honey, but eventually their lips touched, and the result was much sweeter than honey. Draco slid his hand across his jaw, to the back of his head, pulling him closer as they both pressed their chests closer, Harry letting his hands land lightly on Draco’s hips. When they finally pulled apart, Harry rested his forehead against Draco’s, smiling brightly. Draco cleared his throat softly, both of them staring into each other’s eyes.
 “I might, also, have a small crush on you as well.” Harry’s eyes squinted as his grin widened, before rushing forward and kissing his lips again, pulling Draco’s hips closer to him. It felt amazing to finally have Draco in his arms, and he could only thank Narcissa for bringing them together.
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My 12 favorite reads of 2021
Hi everyone! This is an edit I made to showcase my 12 favorite fics of the year. I had an amazing reading year, in quite a different way than I had before, and that is: Most of the authors on this list haven't been featured in any of my yearly rec lists before!! And that makes me super happy because this fandom is full of incredibly talented people and I'm so happy to have found them this year, experienced their work and now be able to share it with you! So here goes, in no particular order:
1. first words of a shooting star - @piarelei - 15k - E
This story is about brandy abstinence, raising your son to be a better man than you are, indulging in hot chocolate with your best friend, and falling in love with Harry Potter. Or Draco accidentally gets knocked up. It's all Harry's fault.
This was my last fic of the year and I was over the moon with how much I loved it. Harry's characterization is my kryptonite, and the themes explored warmed my heart and made me weak. A delicate, purposeful approach to falling in love and gaining a family in the process.
2. tinder, flicker, flash - @americanmoths - 80k - M
Molly Weasley takes Draco in after Narcissa, wanted for many murders and schemes, abandons him in the forbidden forest. This is a Drarry story, so obvs your fav schoolyard enemies fall in love, but first Draco has to learn to love his adopted family. ft. magical Zoom calls, gay solidarity, a prank war, a real war and George Weasley’s unsubstantiated belief in his own psychic abilities. a story where nobody makes any good decisions, yet everything turns out ok.
No words can describe how much I adore this. The worldbuilding is incredible, and the redesigning of the character arcs is masterful and stunning. My favorite depiction of Draco I've read in a long time, an intriguing take on the war and magical theory, my new favorite Malfoy family dynamics, the best Draco and Ginny friendship I've ever read. Truly, every detail of this will live in my mind rent free forever. I was itching for a reread the very second I finished it.
3. sink your teeth in - @softlystarstruck - 3k - E
Harry, or the wolf, or the wolf-that-is-Harry, is possessive. But he's trying not to show it. Draco, though? Draco wants to be wanted.
Anyone, literally, anyone who knows me will tell you that my two favorite things in the world are werewolves and a powerful Harry Potter. The way Bee managed to crystalize every single one of my daydreams into this absolute stunning, scorching hot gem of a fic, launched me directly into the sun. My personal hottest fic of the year. This is also a blanket rec for everything Bee has ever written. They have the best pen I've had the pleasure of encountering in a while.
4. Watch The Castles Burn - @moonflower-rose - 21k - E
Draco Malfoy knows better than to get involved with Harry Potter. If only someone would have reminded him of that six months sooner, then maybe he wouldn't be in quite such a large mess.
Probably my most reread fic of the year. This morning I finished my 7th reread, and I'm not stopping anytime soon because it just has the most delicious, mercurial dynamic with the absolute perfect dose of pining between friends with benefits who have no clue how to talk to each other. A proud Draco Malfoy who is surprisingly vulnerable and has no idea how hot he is, an equally oblivious Harry, meddling friends and Quidditch tops that are way too tight. Every word of this is a treat and a half.
5. Intention - @the-sinking-ship - 6k - E
Harry really ought to listen to whatever Ron is saying, but it becomes impossible to focus when a familiar figure across the pub curls his fingers around another man’s tie. And when that man leans in with a wolfish smile, Harry sees red, and all he can think is mine.
The way that just thinking about this fic has me fanning myself really tells you everything. The sexiest Harry, with a purposeful possessiveness and focus that makes him unstoppable until he has Draco right where he wants him. It's the kind of story that will have you breathing heavily and scrolling right back to the top as soon as you finish reading it.
6. The Arc of the Pendulum - brummell - 30k - E
After his father casts a mysterious curse on Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy is forced to try to make things right.
The most interesting take on werewolves I have ever read in fic. Very much a beauty and the beast retelling, with a lovely Draco who just wants to make things right and a... slightly feral Harry. The perfect combination of dark, sexy and sweet. Can't recommend it enough.
7. Echoes - @static-abyss - 5k - T
His name is Kier Warden, pureblood, white as fucking snow with big blue eyes and an arrogant tilt to his chin. He's got soft blonde curls and a winning smile, straight white teeth. He's perfect for the Wizengamot, the picture of abashed contrition whenever anyone turns to look at him. "Sorry, Mr Potter," he says. "I don't know what came over me." Except Harry knows. Because he heard the low murmur right before Warden bit him, the foul insult followed by the open disdain. He bit Harry because he can't stand that the Wizarding world loves someone who isn't perfectly white. He can't take the way the Wizarding world seemingly worships the ground Harry walks on. Kier Warden hates him, that's why he bit him.
God. I can't fit the many ways in which this fic resonated with me in just one comment. It speaks not only to my love for the pairing, or Harry's character, or even werewolf lore, no, it goes as deep as touching the strings of my Mexican roots. The culture in this, the traditions and grief and love, are so beautifully done that I struggle not to tear up when I remember it. Truly just a beauty of a story.
8. Veđr - @shealwaysreads - 2.7k - M
Norsemen have ranged far enough inland to find Harry, alone and abandoned by his kith and kin. But they bring far more than danger with them, they bring adventure, they bring magic.
Beautifully written, lyrical and unique. This story feels like it was built on the very foundations of the world, and it deals with magic, nature, power, finding your own people or letting them find you. One of my absolute favorite works by one of my absolute favorite authors. Honestly, truly one of a kind.
9. On Truth and Understanding - @iero0 - 21k - E
Draco doesn't know how to say certain things. Harry doesn't know how to ask for them. On a sultry summer's night, they finally talk about past wounds, current problems, and the future options that will change their lives forever.
Gorgeous, raw honesty in this incredible story about learning to show yourself, to talk to the person you love and find unconditional trust right back. This fic holds one of the most genuine, important conversations I've ever read them having, and the way the author approaches that, with impossible care and gentleness, had me tearing up the whole way through. Absolutely heart warming.
10. Quick As A Flash of Lightning, Unhurried As Eternity - @onbeinganangel - 10k - E
Can you fall in love with someone by simply watching them fiercely love another version of yourself?
The loveliest take of a glimpse into a better life. My heart ached for this Harry, his worries and his wants, and it was endlessly soothed by the love depicted in every detail of the world he finds himself in. With gorgeous prose and vivid emotions, the author guides us tenderly through it all. A complete beauty.
11. In Pursuit of Lost Marbles - @graymatters - 22k - T
Every night after work, Healer Malfoy follows the same routine, beginning with a familiar flight of stairs that leads to the Janus Thickey Ward at St. Mungo's. With an air of professionalism, he introduces himself to Harry, his husband of seven years, when a memory curse makes Harry look at him like a stranger. He tries not to flinch when Harry calls him sir, but he smiles when bits of the old Harry emerge. Eventually, Draco leads Harry to the Pensieve where he shows him pieces of the life they've built together, what Harry will come home to, one day, when this is all over. Then, Draco waits. He waits, and he hopes.
The ache of endless hope is presented in the most beautifully heartbreaking way. It is exactly as painful as you imagine from the summary, but just as soothing and beautiful in the immense love Draco holds for Harry, and how powerful a force it is. A tale of a life and home and hope, it made me cry and clutch my chest with happiness too.
12. Contractually Obligated - @fluxweeed - 11k - T
In what universe is it fair that marrying Draco Malfoy is the only way for Harry to get his magic back?
And last but absolutely not least, a favorite of mine amongst the many gems of this author's works! All the pining of an arranged marriage, with intriguing theory and amazing characterization. The nuance and depth of the characters is incredible, and the hints we get of their pasts and possible futures even more so. A fun, lovely, aching story that I could read and read and read and never ever get tired. The sequel is ALSO INCREDIBLE.
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All these stories made my year, I hope they bring you as much happiness as they brought me. Happy new year!
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