#Dralbus

[wolfpants]

📚 wolf's reading list | october favourites

<- prev rec lists here

It's been a while since I've been able to do one of these! And I'm still very much catching up with all of my reading, but for now, here's a list of fics I've read this month that I've absolutely adored. As ever, mix of pairings/warnings etc.

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Alpha and Omega. And Omega. 🪢

E, Drarry/Theo, 6.1k | @citrusses

No one is shocked when Harry Potter presents as an Alpha. No one, that is, except for Harry Potter himself, who doesn't know what to do about any of it: not the weird instincts, or the horrifying anatomy, or the fact that he can't seem to stop fucking Draco Malfoy, and especially not whatever 'surprise' Draco has waiting in Harry's bedroom.

With a bang, the front door of Grimmauld swings open and Draco walks in, smelling exactly the same way he always does. Not like the scent of the heat that’s been oozing out of Harry’s bedroom and getting his dick hard for the past five minutes. “What the fuck?” Harry hisses. “You—you’re not upstairs.” “No,” Draco says, removing his calfskin gloves one finger at a time. He looks up at Harry and smiles like a fucking psychopath. “But your present is.”

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The Banned Pasta 🍝

T, Drarry, 1k | @hoko-onchi-writes

“Draco keeps cooking for me. Weird, right?”

Harry sits down and slowly spoons himself a dish. He catches the look in Draco’s eyes. Yeah, he thinks. Alright. “I want to. C’mon. Fucking sit down with me. Don’t be a git.” Draco’s knuckles are white against the back of the chair where he stands. “Are you certain—” “I am.”

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A Design for Life ⏳

E, Drarry, 77.9k | @maesterchill

Harry Potter doesn't want to become an Auror. And Draco Malfoy would quite like to stay alive and out of harm’s way. Neither have any desire whatsoever to time-travel into the future, especially not with each other. But fate? Well, she has other plans.

They lapse into silence for a bit, in the peacefulness of the field, staring up at the sky, at the light grey cloud that’s inches away from blocking the sun, at the seagulls wheeling overhead, their cries distant and melancholic. “This is nice,” Harry says, breaking the silence, “y’know, even though it’s you.” “That’s certainly the faintest praise I’ve heard in a while,” Malfoy responds dryly, a small smirk playing on his lips.

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a fire they can't put out 🔥

E, Harry/Albus Severus, 4.5k | @the-invisibility-bloke for @hpcestfest 2024

Albus returns from three years abroad. Plenty of time to forget what happened. If only Harry could.

It should be awkward. By natural order of social dynamics, it should absolutely be awkward. But they haven’t been natural for awhile, have they? Harry levitates the duffel to the foot of the stairs and turns to face him and it’s not awkward. It’s terrifying.

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It's the Moonlight, It is the Rain 🌧️

M, Drarry (background Drastoria and Hinny), 1.9k | snarkyscorp

It is always dark and raining when he arrives; it is always cold and uncomfortable when he goes.

Draco thinks back to the very first time, the first kiss. Heated mouths, parted lips, clumsy tongues, angry fingers welting bruises on upper arms and chins and throats just to grip as much as possible, to break and bend and fuck and unite and connect and breathe and feel. Then came marriage. Children. Responsibility. The sting of growing old, the realisation of mortality. Then came distance and frowns and the dread of having Harry at his door at all hours with that look on his face and his trousers too tight and all the ghosts nipping at his heels like restless hounds in the night.

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Not a Word 💔

M, Harry/Scorpius, 1k | snarkyscorp

This is not how it should have gone. It should have been beautiful and Harry should be happy and Scorpius shouldn't feel so guilty, so tired, so young…

Scorpius has loved Harry since he was ten, has known it will be Harry since he found the spell in one of his grandfather's diaries, and yet he knows too that he cares more than he should, that he wants not only for Harry to be his but to know him inside-out. Tonight is not just about getting what he wants—it is about love, too.

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Potente Fantasy 🧪

E, Harry/Albus, Drarry/Albus, 1.3k | snarkyscorp

There is nothing Harry wouldn't do to get Al out of trouble…

Harry is too absorbed in holding Albus close to realize he is being disarmed. Before he even senses the sizzle of magic, there is a shout of Expelliarmus! and his wand goes flying. With a stumble, Harry tries to rush after it, but another spell pins him to the wall. "Hello, Potter." The drawl would be enough of a give away, but the pointed, pale face that invades his line of sight is so jarring in its malice and familiarity. There is no one else who looks, smells, or breathes like Draco Malfoy.

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Turn 🌶️

E, Teddy/Scorpius, Scorpius/James, Jeddy/Scorpius, 1.3k | snarkyscorp

Tonight, Scorpius is in charge. Whatever he says, whatever he wants, goes.

"I want you to fuck James," Scorpius says. He is not smiling, he doesn't blink, barely moves; Teddy isn't even sure he breathes. The room is quiet. Teddy swears the silence whispers all the dangerous implications of that statement. "James?" Teddy asks. "James Potter?" It's not quite a question, actually. Teddy hopes Scorpius doesn't hear the edge of arousal laced in his voice.

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Yes, Daddy 🖇️

E, Harry/Scorpius, 2k | @emotionalsupporthufflefluff

Harry waved him off as if to say it didn’t matter. “I heard you had a thing for older men.”

Currently, Harry was keeping his eyes trained on the pitch, watching the players do warm-up formations. Looking over to where Teddy, James and Scorpius were chatting was out of the question. Scorpius had his back turned towards him, and now that he wasn’t in heavy Auror robes or Ministry robes, Harry could see he had filled out through training. Muscle had layered on his lithe form, and his muggle jeans did nothing but display it all. The blond stretched absent-mindedly, causing his jumper to ride up, giving Harry a full view of his perfectly sculpted�� “He is your son’s age. What is wrong with you? Maybe I do need that app Jamie was talking about. Hey, look, there’s Ginny. Wave to the ex, Harry. Very good; quit ogling the Malfoy boy.”

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That's a wrap! Yes, I definitely went on a bit of a snarkyscorp deep dive, no regrets 😂 I'm really craving some dirtyhotwrong atm, so any recs of that ilk totally welcome! Or any recs at all! 💖 My asks/DMs are always open.

[oldmanfuckernightcorever]

Maurice (1987) is Dralbus coded

and so is Haunted speak now ✨💫😭

[lemonlimelea]

✨@hprecfest day thirteen - a rare pair

As a big multi-shipper I love a rare pair, so there are a few fics I want to rec today! enjoy!

✨Just Another Teenage Epoch - Ron Weasley, 1999 by ThreeSidedOrchid

(Ron x Harry, M, 3k)

Ron wants to be an Auror, and he wants to not grow up, and he really wants other people to stop kissing Harry.

✨the press of heat by earlybloomingparentheses

(Luna x Ginny, E, 1k)

It's summer, it's late, it's hot, and Ginny Weasley and Luna Lovegood touch each other for the first time on the front porch.

✨The Mark of a Good Man by @bixgirl1

( Draco x Albus Severus, E, 16k)

After the life Draco Malfoy has lived, there aren’t many things capable of rendering him completely speechless, and he’s pleased to discover that even Albus Potter — writhing naked under the sheet of Draco’s bed and gasping face-down into Draco’s pillow — isn’t an exception to the rule.   Draco's never claimed to be a good man.

✨On the Edge by bittercape

(Pansy x Hermione, E, 1k)

There are many ways to relieve tension.

✨Bright Sides and Clean Sweeps by shopfront

(Harry x Ron x Hermione, G, 1k)

After the war, Harry Potter manages to cause a minor scandal every time he turns around. In his opinion though, the best one is the first time he does it deliberately.

[danpuff-ao3]

Valentine Fics

A list of Valentine's fics for various ships! Snarry has their own list here.

Reclamation

by Arsenic. Draco/Severus. Rated: E. Words: 1,442.

Challenge: Draco/Snape, corsets, must include music.

A Spoonful of Snowflakes

by Belladonna_Lee. James Sirius/Scorpius. Rated: T. Words: 200.

Catching snatches of music and other people's conversations in the gelateria, James becomes aware of the silence between him and Scorpius.

Valentine's Tryst

by bellatrix_love. Regulus/Severus. Rated: M. Words: 200.

Severus learns how much Regulus loves him.

Valentine Sweet

by cruisedirector. Draco/Severus. Rated: T. Words: 200.

It's almost too good to be true.

Welcome to the Family

by danpuff. Ron/Lucius. Hermione/Narcissa. Draco/Sirius. Harry/Severus. Rated: M. Words: 4,615. Humor. Caught in the act.

Valentine’s Day goes from bad to worse when Draco discovers his parents’ secret relationships.

Slytherins Don't Do Valentine's Day

by fangqueen (@fangqueen). Blaise/Draco/Theodore. Rated: E. Words: 504.

At least, that was Draco Malfoy’s opinion. His...boyfriends of the past few months were of an entirely different one, it seemed. Which is why, when the dreaded day of hearts, disgustingly cute courtship, and…pink came along, the young man found himself standing just inside the Room of Requirement, jaw agape, the two fools themselves smirking like they’d done something especially clever.

A Slytherin Valentine's Day Love Story

by floweringjudas. Lucius/Severus. Rated: E. Words: 10,133.

"All right, if you're so certain, a wager." Lucius sat up a bit, giving Mulciber a smirk. "Terms?" "Fuck Severus Snape by St. Valentine's Day, and I'll give you my broom. Fail, and I take your place accompanying Narcissa Black to Hogsmeade for the rest of the year."

Roses May be Red, but Violets Are Actually Purple

by GMTH. Lucius/Severus. Rated: E. Words: 3,362. Infidelity. Rough sex. Crossdressing. Corsetry.

This was definitely not what Severus had been expecting when Lucius requested his help finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for Narcissa.

Mating Habits

by Mad_Maudlin. Harry/Ron. Rated: M. Words: 1,162.

Ron and Harry are mates.

How to Ask the Question

by madeofbees. Draco/Severus. Rated: E. Words: 22,790.

Draco has wanted Severus since he can remember. On Valentine's Day of his eighth year, he finally works up the courage to ask for what he wants. Or does he?

Mutual Pain, Mutual Pleasure

by _Melodic_. James Sirius/Teddy. Draco/James Sirius. Draco/Teddy. Rated: E. Words: 981. Threesome. Infidelity. POV Alternating. Morally Ambiguous Character. Angst & Smut.

James and Teddy both need something they can't get from the other. Draco is only too glad to step in and assist.

J'adore

by MysticKitten42 (@mystickitten42). Albus Severus/Draco. Rated: T. Words: 200.

A love declaration in gemstones. ~Or~ The one where Draco has difficulty resisting his attractive potions assistant.

You're the Only One for Me

by MysticKitten42 (@mystickitten42). Draco/Harry. Rated: M. Words: 1,789. MCD. Unhappy ending. Heartbreak. Grief/mourning. Regret.

After all these years, Draco's still the one.

it's a day for grand gestures

by tryslora. Harry/Neville. Rated: G. Words: 836.

Harry almost walks into a wall of flowers on his way into the florist.

Sweethearts

by wynnebat (@wynnefic). Rated: T. Words: 791.

Harry embarks on a quest to find out if Tom plans to gift him chocolates on Valentine's Day. It's a very short and delicious quest.

[hpshipbattles]

ROUND ONE

(i used the first image that came up for each character)

(rules and submitted characters)

(round one ships)

[magpiefngrl]

HP Rec Fest Days 19-20

© Ian Schneider

Day 19: Fic with the hottest smut

Unguarded by birdsofshore (Draco/Albus)

There are so many authors whose smut I adore, but this spot was always going to be Birds'. She writes the most incredibly hot scenes, and this fic is scorching beyond words.

Day 20: A fic rated G

More than poison and dark by @etalice

Lyrical prose, Outsider POV, and a ton of feels.

Thank you @hprecfest for this initiative!

(All my recs here)

[vivantesopales]

❄️🍈 '22 faves 🍈 ❄️

dear @onbeinganangel happy 28th of December! happy (Christmas+NYE)/2! and thanks for tagging me<3 it was fun to reminisce about my quantum leaps across the hp fandom since january, where i hopped from drarry to dralbus, to dreo, to nottpott and my beloved harry/reg, then somehow to tomarry, which was sort of my gateway to tom-centric gen fics and one extreme rare pair that was nott sr/voldemort…. if this isn’t growth.

and because i refuse to hop about alone; below are the 13 fics that live rentfree in my head. *gatsby-smirky raises glass* see you on the other side, old sport;)

🫧 published in 2022 🫧

A Sense of Self in Decline

E | 7.2k | Nott Sr./Voldemort | @phantomato

Dead Leaves on a Wet October Day

T | 29k | Harry Potter/Tom Riddle | @trelloreads

Brighten the Dark

E | 3.3k | Regulus Black/Harry Potter | @skeptiquewrites

Weather Warning

T | 1.7k | Draco Malfoy/Albus Severus Potter | @sweet-s0rr0w

🫧 fics new to you 🫧

Made of Clay

E | 100k | Harry Potter & Tom Riddle, Theodore Nott & Nott Sr., Nott Sr./Tom Riddle | @phantomato

anything & everything

E | 30k | Harry Potter/Tom Riddle | exarite

Lethal Combination

M | 28k | Theodore Nott/Harry Potter | @olivieblake

Euphoria

E | 22k | Draco Malfoy/Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy | birdsofshore

Potential Gravity

E | 32k | Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter | zeitgeistic

🫧 wildcards 🫧

(a reread, rarepair, different fandom, the spare spot on a bingo card)

Beautiful Sleepyhead

E | 23k | Nott Sr./Voldemort | @phantomato

i know i know im sorry!! (not really.) but this ship is new to me and at the same time it is a gigantic wildcard. i just think the author deserves so much love for their beautiful writing. 🫠

Haunted

T | 3.5k | Regulus Black & Sirius Black | @pennygalleon

Wormwood

M | 13k | Regulus Black & Sirius Black | @ghaniblue

The Lovers

E | 4.9k | Draco Malfoy/Theodore Nott | mushroomheadgirl

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tagging anyone that would love to share:)

[schmem14]

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💙

Thanks for the invitation, Lani!! My five current favs:

How to Catch a DILF (10k, COMPLETE): Albus Severus x Draco. The cat’s out of the bag—Albus has been in love with Mr. Malfoy for ages, and everyone seems to know about it except for the man himself. When the opportunity arises for him to make his fantasies a reality, will Albus have what it takes to seduce the DILF of his dreams? Written for the CMD fest 2023. Rating: E

One Small Eternity (10 k, OS):  Ron x Pansy- Pansy is back from a five-year stay in Paris. She hopes to renew her standing among the wizarding elite, only to find that Lucius Malfoy has a business proposition that could either spell success or disaster, maybe both.Through it all, Pansy finds love in the most unexpected place and with someone she can never have. Will the timing ever be right for them? Rating: E

A Merciful Alternative (4k, OS)- Draco x Lucius- Draco learns that there is no easy way out after his failure to kill Albus Dumbledore atop the Astronomy tower. The Dark Lord promises to humiliate the Malfoy family in every way possible before the night is through. Written for the HP Cest Fest 2023, mind the tags. Rating: E

Mastermind (10.7k, COMPLETE): Ron x Harry, Harry x Draco, Draco x Ron. Written for Dronarry fest 2023. This story features a dark, possessive stalker Draco who is determined to wheedle his way into the Golden Trio, first by dating Hermione, then by winning Harry and Ron over. Mind the tags! Rating: E

How to Care For Your Monster Book: A Guide by Rubeus Hagrid (8k, OS): Hagrid x Monster Book of Monsters- Hagrid finds many uses for his new course textbook... some of them may shock you. A crack canon compliant story detailing Hagrid’s first year of teaching and what really happened with that strange textbook he assigned. Rating: E

[nerdherderette]

The @fandomtrumpshate charity auction is back for 2023! I'm offering a fanfic from Teen Wolf (Sterek, Steter) or Harry Potter (Drarry, Dralbus). Guaranteed minimum 10k words with no max—it's wherever your prompt and our collective muse take us! If your main ship for these fandoms isn't listed, please reach out to me before bidding to see if it's something I can do.

Examples of my work may be found on the AO3 link below. To see the details of this auction, click HERE. You can also peruse other offerings HERE.

Bidding opens March 1, 8 am EST 💕

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[greenmegsnoham]

2022 Fic Review 📖📝

thanks for the tag, my dear @gaylord-zuko !!! This is going to be fun! (I hope) I wrote a TON the first half of the year, and then it sort of teetered out... so let's see what the damage is!

Most popular fic: Yes, Daddy - my 2022 @call-me-daddy-fic-fest fic! I really embraced my breeding kink here, and fell completely head over heels for Scarry in the process! Can't wait for this year's fest works!

My favorite fic: Wait For Me - My ultimate Dralbus for @hp-nextgen-fest - "it was only going to be 20k" - yeah, okay. My longest fic to date (and the longest Dralbus on AO3 😳) at 85k. Exploring the growth of their relationship over the course of 17 years was quite the feat. I almost didn't make it, you can thank @makeitp1nk for being the world's best beta and cheerleader. I'm so glad I finished it and I absolutely love it.

Most unexpected fic: And Still I Dream - My H/D Reverse bang ( @harrydracobang ) work and the very first all out AU. I never read AU, and I never in a million years pictured myself writing one, and yet I did! When I saw Gaudium's art - wow - the story was just there. Took me right back to my own high school days. Theatre Nerd Draco and Basketball Jock Harry for the win! Oh, and Draco sings Les Mis... a lot lol.

Fics for next year: Well... I have 1 collab and 3 WIPs that I want to finish, or at least get well on their way....

Until You're In My Arms Again (Remeber Me): my heartbreaking Rarry amnesia fic collab with @stonedregulus - I'm so thrilled you were willing to do this with me. I don't doubt it will be one of the best things we've ever made. 💕

Time Heals All Wounds: A Snarry time-travel/soulmate fic that has been around since 2019?? It's my most popular work to date, and I really need to finish it. 😭

For Love and Legacy: A James/Lucius that takes the Drarry dynamic to the next level - strangers / enemies to lovers with denial of feelings and fake(ish) dating - lord of smut and drama - but what would a story about Lucius be if not drama??

The Wands Chose the Wizards: My 2021 Tomarry Big Bang that has been chilling for far too long. A Drarry to Tomarry fic with Time Travel, and the launching of a new ship: Draco/Lestrange Sr. - I did manage to post a chapter last week and fell right back in love with the story!

I have my Call Me Daddy 2022 fic in the works, with a pairing I've wanted to write for ages! I can't wait! There's also @hpshipuary and @kinkuary ... so who knows what might happen!!!

I've been doing a lot of fandom hopping and have a lot of fun writing for Anime fandoms too, like Sk8, Naruto, and Free!, with plans for more. BNHA, I'm looking at you! (I use an alternative alias for these 🤫)

Next fic I plan on writing: From scratch? Oh goodness... My ideas are always endless and often hit me like lightning with no prior warning. Hopefully I can make a dent in those above! 😅

Tagging @makeitp1nk @thebooktopus @fantasyborn @cindle-writes @danpuff-ao3

[wolfpants]

acheron | a dralbus fic

Thank you so much to @hoko-onchi-writes & @citrusses for the betas and enthusiasm; thank you for swimming in my depravity with me, actual angels

Acheron | Dralbus | E | 4.8k

(part 2. of Spellbound)

Tags: Underage (Albus is 17), canon divergence, POV Albus, DDDNE, kidnapping, age difference, stockholm syndrome, safehouses, blindfolds, gags, restraints, power imbalance, unredeemed Draco, morally charcoal Draco, dysfunctional home life, shadows of an unhappy Hinny marriage, shadows of Drarry, first time, slight D/s vibes, instructional sex, dirty talk, face-fucking, oral sex, humiliation kink if you squint, praise kink, virginity kink, daddy issues, spit, come-play, come eating, hair pulling, pet names, gentle choking, premature ejaculation, Albus is desperate for approval, sex magic, self-lubrication, anal sex

Somewhere on the France-Switzerland border, Albus and Draco arrive at the safehouse. Draco follows through on his promise.

Mr Malfoy doesn’t remove Albus’s blindfold or gag until they’re inside, until he’s sat Albus down and put his elbows up onto what feels like a table.  The air smells musty, woodsy, like the cabin from that summer they went to Norway because his dad had a conference and thought it would be a fun idea to add on a family walking holiday. Albus doesn’t remember much walking, but he does remember his parents shouting at each other a lot; remembers the echoey bedroom with the raw wooden bunk beds he shared with his siblings. Remembers James’s Muggle CDs; how he let Lily and Albus listen to them whenever the muffled voices of their parents got too loud and combative. Albus hasn’t seen his mum and dad in forty days. He wonders if they’re even looking for him. Wonders if he should feel bad for hoping that they aren’t.

acheron on ao3

[oldmanfuckernightcorever]

✌dralbus girlies where are yall

[sitp-recs]

I can literally not thank you enough for introducing me to Euphoria by birdsofshore like dear GODDDD 🥵🥵🥵 I read the part 2 as well and I need moooore Do you have any similar recs?

Hehe you’re very welcome anon! Sometimes I feel like my sole purpose in this fandom is to introduce more people to my beloved Euphoria 😌 it’s one of the fics I mention and revisit the most, I’m beyond thrilled that you loved it as much as I did! Sadly I don’t know of any similar fics but would die and kill to find one. To be honest cuckolding is one of those kinks I’m very picky about and it turns out being more miss than hit for me, so I think I’d have a hard time finding something that checks so many of my boxes like this fic. Hopefully one day! Let’s see if my followers can think of any fics :)

[danpuff-ao3]

Rare Pair Tag Game

Rules: List the top rarepairs that you like outside of your OTP, and why you ship it! (Criteria for what makes a rarepair is up to your own discretion.).

Thanks for the tag @writcraft!!

Tagging: @perverse-idyll, @lizzy0305, @fleetingdesires, @cindle-writes, @serenaew, @tackytigerfic, @sweet-s0rr0w, @broomsticks, @lumosatnight, @indigo-scarf, @the-paper-monkey, @maesterchill, @snapesnailtape, @kellychambliss, @givereadersahug, @coconutice22, @likelightinglass, @crazybutgood, @sugareey-makes-stuff, @anaxandria-writes, @greenmegsnoham, @siriusly-sapphic, @thistlecatfics, @vdoshuand anyone else who wants to play! But no pressure to anyone I tagged, either! 💛

Now....onto the ships!

OTP is Snarry of course! And most of my rare pair loves, or other ships in general, feature DRACO my beloved!

Draco/Sirius: top tier for me because of that juicy, juicy age gap. And a hint of incest for extra flavor, but also isn't too close for comfort. There's the Harry connection (Sirius as the godfather and Draco as the rival), and the war connection (Sirius in the Order and Draco as a teenage Death Eater.) Lots of room for tension. But they're both also very bright and gifted. Sirius is rebellious enough to catch Draco's eye (very "bad boy" of him) and Draco is sassy enough and quick enough to keep Sirius entertained. Plus I see them both as being a bit vain and will both especially love how good they look together. 😉 Basically: lots to explore and lots of potential that I am DYING to play with, and to see played with more! (Really need to do a rec list for them soon....)

Draco/Remus: also really up there for me. Again: the age gap. But also! More to play with. There's again that Harry connection and the war connection we see with Sirius, but the whole dynamic changes with Remus. The pureblood boy raised in pureblood culture and Remus, who is not only a half-blood but a werewolf! Also: poor. Everything about Remus should be "wrong" but I think they could complement each other well. Remus is very smart and has lots of experience with troublesome Marauders....Draco's not going to give him any problems! Remus is patient and experienced and while he is capable of temper, and capable of mischief, he also has quite a stable and reliable presence to him that I think would appeal to Draco. Remus feels like a "safe" choice on a personal, one-on-one level, though their relationship itself would get all sorts of heat from all sides. Remus will find Draco to be endearing, even with all his sass and drama, and in Remus Draco will find love and acceptance he's never truly had before.

Draco/Ron: ah yes my enemies to lovers + opposites attract loves!! Both purebloods, but raised on opposite ends of the spectrum, Draco with the blood supremacy and in high society, with the Weasleys as "blood traitors" and poorer. Draco is the spoiled only child, Ron the sixth of seven children. The Gryffindor & the Slytherin, the Order vs the Death Eaters, and so on and so forth. Both very smart, both pretty temperamental, both pretty competitive. A lot of tension and a lot of fun. It's all SPARKS between them and I can see them both realizing how attracted (if not connected) they are waaaaay too late and being horrified by it which is hilarious. There's a lot of humor potential here, too, with two quick witted men! Also the aesthetic! Red hair and blond hair, blue eyes and gray eyes! 😍 (Listen, I can't lie, the aesthetic is just too good!)

Draco/Charlie: this is a fun one! A lil baby age gap. Plus Draco being the dragon, and Charlie being the dragon keeper. It's obvious but oh so delicious. There's the idea of some initial tension due to their families' history, but one easily moved past since they don't have personal history between them. Plus I see Charlie as very like Remus in being a sorta patient and stolid presence, and someone who can put up with all Draco gives and provides a safe place for him to be himself and be accepted and cared for. Also all the fun potential of postwar Draco escaping England and going to the dragon reserve and training as a healer there!!!! I'm a sucker for those stories, not gonna lie. Charlie is so fun and adventurous and I think he can really brighten Draco's life and help Draco find more of who he is in a safe and non-judgemental place.

Draco/Albus Severus: age gap galore! Dating the son of your childhood nemesis who looks like a mini him?? Too much fun I can't lie. (Also and this is very specific to me, but c'mon....Snarry + Dralbus???? Harry being horrified but also his son is just in the position he was in many moons ago!!!!) (I'm writing a fic like that right now, it's just slow going, but one day!!!! One day it will exist in the world.)

Neville/Percy: This one is hard to explain but like....the awkward romance vibes! Uptight Percy and chill but shy Neville. Neville can respect Percy's rules and standards I think, while Percy can appreciate Neville's strength and skill. Both are people whose contributions are often overlooked or belittled so them appreciating each other and finding that support and respect in each other would do them both a world of good I think!!

Neville/Remus: Age gap! Soft sweet bois. There's not enough of these two out there I swear, and they're both characters I have so much love for!! They're strong and decent and they've both overcome so much in life, and I think they'd have a nice steady and comfortable relationship once they got together.

Hermione/Ginny: It's so hard for me to find fics of these 2 that work for me but I still have so many feelings. They're such competent ladies. Very individual and independent and confident. I love the idea of Hermione being the brains and Ginny being the brawn haha! The bookworm and the athlete!! 😍 All the awkwardness of dating a friend and extra awkwardness if we keep Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione as temporary relationships (until everyone realizes they're gay, of course.) Ugh. There's just so much potential here and I need it!!!!

Ginny/Gwenog: mega rarepair but oh god I love them. 2 athletic ladies!! Plus age gap, at least some sorta age gap. I also love to headcanon Gwenog as a Slytherin and a bit arrogant and playing the story of "don't meet your heroes" with Ginny hero-worshipping Gwenog until they meet and get off on the wrong foot!! But then obviously fall together!!!! I need it I swear. I need to write more of them, maybe in the same universe as Red All Over...🤔

Fleur/Hermione: god I love them. Like with Hermione/Ginny it's putting two very skilled and competent ladies together. Brave and strong and sure in who they are and also their values. Fleur is also pretty dang badass. She was a champion!! I especially adore the idea of Fleur being a good role model for femininity and how it's okay to be fashionable and get dolled up for oneself, but also how women can still be capable while being attractive, and even if she's a little vain there's more to her than just that. And Hermione having to face her own prejudices against more "girly" things. And maybe Fleur having some disdain for Hermione's "know it all" attitude, and them working through bad first impressions and finding someone they can really connect with and have as a teammate in life. I really love the idea of them bonding over activism and Fleur being impressed with Hermione's passion, and sharing her own struggles as being part-Veela and the struggles her Veela family members have dealt with.

Severus/Filch: Age gap! Also: caretaker/student? Yes please. Something about this pair does it for me. Not as a forever love kinda thing, but definitely a special connection for two men who are starved for connection. Think about it: Filch is a Squib working in a magical school! No wonder he's so bitter. And the students don't treat him much better than he treats them, really. Then we have Severus, who is so skilled and so intelligent and so under-appreciated by practically everyone around him. By his peers. By his teachers. Even at home (whether or not Filch knows this), between Tobias not liking magic much, the abuse at least between Eileen and Tobias, but also I like to see Severus as being too bright as a kid and his parents not really knowing what to do with him in general. And then Severus being bullied at school for not being handsome enough or charming enough or having the right connections or having money, etc. And Filch sorta seeing something he relates to, not being appreciated, and himself learning to appreciate how sharp Severus is and how independent and capable he is. And Severus having someone who looks out for him, and who sees him, and having a safe place to be.

(Originally this was numbered but Tumblr tells me I exceeded the character per block limit 😒) (Anyway this next one is number 12 which is a good number to round off on.)

Harry/Scorpius: I've said it before and I'll say it again: Snarry is my husband and Scarry is the hot pool boy I fantasize about. I legitimately feel like I'm cheating on my OTP when they're in other ships but something about Harry/Scorpius draws me in! Part of it is, much like the reason I ship Snarry, I love both Harry and Scorpius so much. And this is Cursed Child Scorpius, the Cinnamon Roll, who is beyond precious and I adore him. Plus you know: age gap + "child of my school nemesis who looks just like him" and you know....+ son's best friend. It's so wrong and awkward and fun!! Especially when it's Scorpius having a massive crush on Harry from basically childhood and Harry eventually seeing him in a new light. PLUS with Snarry being forever in my head and heart, it's the idea of having another love so different from his first, which is softer and sweeter and both are really good but in different ways. And maybe Severus and Scorpius can each hold their own special, unique place in his heart (though I don't dare think long on why Severus might not be in the picture anymore...) Anyway idk Scarry just does it for me and I'm obsessed, but please don't tell my husband (Snarry.)

.....if you made it all the way through this, 10 points to your Hogwarts house.

[mystickitten42]

2022 in Fic

Thanks so much for the tag @corvuscrowned 😘. I loved reading your post (here).

The challenge is to post one line per fic from 2022, and just like Crow, I’ll interpret that loosely.

I’ll have to say, 2022 whooshed by way faster than I imagined. My goals for the year were to:

~ Finish the third installment of my Old Magic Series

~ Have a healthier writing / personal health balance (aka sleep more, coffee is not a meal)

~ Read more published fiction (both trad pub and indie)

Looking back on the year, I’m happy to say I succeeded on all three. Which means I didn’t post as many fics as in 2021, but I’m happy with what I have posted.

Fashionably Late, In Style | E, 3k, angsty second chances Drarry with fashionmodel!draco and auror!harry

For the remainder of the evening, I storm the catwalk in a barrage of ethically sourced mink edging Demiguise cashmere, elaborate Centaur velvet brocade, and Acromantula charmeuse overlain by Glow-worm silk. I refuse to meet his gaze. But every time I appear on stage, his eyes are on me, burning into me. Seriously, fuck him. Who does he think he is?

J’adore | T, 200 words, HP Sweethearts, pining Dralbus + secret messages in Victorian Jewellery

The potions dungeon becomes suffused with treacle, plum and orchard air—I breathe you in…

The Dark Mirror | E, 2.7k, MBV, Drarry, sex + horror + vampire!draco

Without preamble, Malfoy crushes their mouths together. The kiss is heated, urgent, with more teeth than Harry would normally like, but he’s not complaining. Soothing warmth spreads throughout his body, relaxing every tense muscle, and even though they’ve barely said a word to one another in years, somehow this feels right. Like this is exactly where he’s meant to be.

A Thousand Shades of Green | E, 97k (38k posted so far), Drarry, HBP AU, Accidental Bonding, Portrait Magic (Part 3 Old Magic Series)

The bathroom door clicked shut and Draco backed Harry up against the sink. Their shoes scuffled along the tile floor as they moved with urgency. He couldn’t get enough of Harry’s lips, his tongue, tasting him, touching him. Everything felt electric, far more intense than it should. The bond heightened everything he’d ever felt for Harry, making it feel surreal, as though he were living within a fever dream that showed him all the things he ever wanted but never thought he could have. And, just when he was questioning whether it was real or just a dream, Harry pulled him closer and bit down on his lip. The pain sent a spark of pleasure through his body that was very real indeed.

💖 Since I’m fashionably late for my end of year wrap up, I’m probably double tagging (apologies). But if you haven’t done this and want to, I’m tagging: @andithiel @peachpety @avenueofesc @pennygalleon @wheezykat and anyone else who wants to 💖

[magpiefngrl]

top five rare pair ships please

Thanks for the ask, anon!

OK, so I'm very basic and my OTPs tend to be the most popular ships in a fandom. Having said that, I do love:

from HP and the Marauders:

1.James x Sirius (My fave rare pair. I don't particularly ship wolfstar tbh, I don't see it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The James x Sirius connection was stronger to me when I read the books and this ship has great potential for angst and pining and all sorts of deliciousness)

Also: 2. James x Regulus (I've only read a little fic, but I'm very interested in this ship)

also from HP:

3. Draco x Albus Severus (I think this has the potential to be very filthy and badwronghot and I love that)

from tgcf:

4. Fengqing (they are PERFECT for each other)

from mdzs:

5. this is considered curséd by many but early Jiang Cheng x Wei Wuxian is pure delicious knives and it complicates canon even more: like the best kind of ships do.

ask me "top five" anything