#a: vaysh

[dewitty1]

The Garland Gay

Vaysh

Rating: Explicit

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Category: M/M

Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter

Characters:

Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini, George Weasley, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Rodolphus Lestrange, Montague, Original Veela Characters, Minor Hermione Granger/Victor Krum

Additional Tags:

Minor Character Death, Blood, Veela, HP: EWE, Veela Draco Malfoy

Language: English, Published: 2014-04-18, Completed: 2014-04-18, Words: 35150, Chapters:4/4

Summary:

Draco Malfoy has it all – sex, money, power. But a family secret threatens to become the undoing of the successful head of Malfoy Bank. His troubles bring him to private investigator Harry Potter, who lost it all – girlfriend, Galleons, Auror career – over a tenacious obsession with a certain blond. Both become entangled in the vengeful schemes of a stranger from the past. As much as Draco tries to resist, in the end, he must make a fateful choice for the man he is destined to love.

Excerpt:

Draco heard the door open and close, then Potter stood beside him at the desk. He didn't look at Draco but stared at the wall, at the dozens of photographs, close-ups and shots from a distance, Draco Malfoy looking up into the sky, shaking his head, turning a page, walking a few steps. The floor was littered with the notes that Draco had dropped to reveal all of this.

Potter rubbed his hand over his face, a furious blush creeping up his cheeks. He'd taken a quick shower and changed his clothes. He looked good in a green Muggle shirt and black trousers. Tired still, and he hadn't shaved, but Draco didn't mind. He stared at Potter. Potter, who had followed him around and taken pictures of him, secretly, hiding them underneath his notes on the wall. Had Potter been stalking him? Did he still suspect him of some dark evil, like he'd done all through Hogwarts?

Draco opened his mouth to defend himself against – Merlin, he didn't even know against what. But then he noticed Potter's erection – big and hard, clearly visible underneath those Muggle trousers. The smell of lemon soap was around him, with a whiff of turpentine. And the pieces fell into place, one after the other: Potter waiting for him in that Ministry corridor, Potter's disastrous coming out, Potter's shy smile whenever they met. Harry sodding Potter wanted him, wanted Draco Malfoy. It was a cosmic joke but Draco couldn't laugh. His mouth had gone dry as his blood rushed south with a need so strong it hurt. He ached to touch Potter, wherever. He should never have come here, running low on the potion like this. Now he was fucked.

"This," Potter started, "I can explain it, I can. If you..."

"Come here." The Allure was strong in Draco's voice, and he saw immediately what it did to Potter. His breath stuttered, a swift flick of the tip of his tongue. He moved one hand towards his neck as if to get a hold on himself. The other went instinctively towards his groin.

Slowly Potter stepped in front of Draco, careful not to touch him anywhere. He stared at the floor, perhaps at Draco's crotch hidden underneath his robes, but Draco wanted to see him. He put his hands on Potter's hips and pulled him close. "Look at me," he whispered.

And Potter raised his head and looked straight at Draco. Merlin, what was it with those glasses? The light reflected off of them, distracting Draco from Potter's lips that quivered like he was about to cry. Or about to kiss. "Take them off," he ordered softly.

Potter obeyed at once, like he was under Imperius. He didn't take his eyes from Draco when he put the glasses on the desk. And perhaps that order had been a mistake, for Draco found himself gasping at the green intensity of Potter's eyes, sparkling and dark with desire. A strange urge came over him, to smooth out the creases around Potter's eyes, to caress those lips until they opened into a small smile. Potter's eyes fluttered shut, but he held still, leaning ever so slightly into Draco's touch.

"Put your arms around my neck," Draco said.

Something flashed across Potter's face, something like pain. "No, Malfoy, that's not a good... I don't think..." He didn't finish but didn't move, either. What was it with that man? Did he think Draco was going to hurt him, when he was so much gentler than he had been in a long time? Much gentler definitely than he'd ever been without the potion. And this was like it had been without the potion, there was no denying the heat flooding his entire body, the crazy need to be with Potter, right now, here on this desk.

"Put. Your arms. Around. My neck," he said again, letting his voice go husky.

Potter's hands were sweaty and trembling, yet their hesitant embrace sent sparks through Draco's body. The tingling in his shoulder blades turned into something else, something that pushed painfully against his skin and made him move forward and pull Potter close, to have their bodies touch. Oh, and he should stop this now, he should. But then Potter moaned softly, his breath warm, his lips so close to Draco's cheek, his chest hard against him. Draco couldn't stop, not when it felt so good, brilliant like nothing had felt in years. He moved his hands over Potter's back, his arse, his thighs. He was less lean than Draco liked his lovers to be, but he felt wonderful, smooth and firm. Draco's erection was pressing into Potter's soft belly, his fingers were digging into cloth, flesh and muscles. Merlin, he was aching for Potter's naked skin, so much he felt his fingertips go numb with the need of it.

Potter leaned close to him and whispered, "Kiss me," and again, "Kiss me."

Draco was helpless against the rough, dark voice. His lips opened, and Potter's mouth pressed against him. His legs spread wider, he cupped Potter's arse with both hands, to pull him in, to get more of him. Their dicks were grinding against each other, and Draco gasped out loud at the sweet thrill cutting through him.

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[sitp-recs]

Hello, do you know Drarry fics that contain Draco having a boyfriend or dating someone? I just look through the jealous!Harry and pining!Harry tag but not all of them that specific "the person I want is already with someone else :( " angst im looking for

Hi there! Jealous!Harry is such a juicy trope. I don’t often read them with other people in the same fic (I especially avoid OCs because I hate feeling conflicted between ships 🤣), but I think you might enjoy these:

Stay by @kbrick (M, 5k)

Life is all about what we do with the opportunities we're given - the ones we miss and the ones we refuse to let pass us by.

To know the pain of too much tenderness by @cibeewastaken (T, 6k)

Harry is in love with Draco, and Draco sometimes goes on dates with other people, but it’s not like Harry could be bothered by it when he never told Draco about his feeling, right? Right. So Harry isn’t that bothered by Draco’s dates, what bothers him is when one of those dates knocks Draco up and doesn’t want the baby.

Constellation Prize by @andithiel (E, 12k)

Harry’s been pining for his friend and Auror partner for almost a year. But despite what his friends say, he and Draco aren't an old married couple...Draco has a boyfriend, there's no way he'd ever be interested. Right?

Friends? Is That What We Are? by @l0vegl0wsinthedark (E, 33k)

What the hell is Harry even supposed to do when he finally realises that he loves Draco? He's an idiot and it takes him a while but he gets there. They get there.

Here's The Pencil, Make It Work by ignatiustrout (M, 49k)

Harry thinks "Why is Malfoy working in a coffee shop in muggle London?" is a much simpler question than, "Are you going to accept that auror offer and, if you don't, what will you do?"

Modern Love by @tackytigerfic (E, 61k) - Draco doesn’t date anyone else but Harry’s jealous of a specific person (more info in the tags) so I think this fits your ask!

Harry Potter, of all people, knows that life isn’t always fair. And no one gets to be happy all of the time. But surely there’s something more—something better—than a rubbish Ministry job, and a lonely old house, and that feeling that everyone out there is doing a better job of living than Harry is.

Left My Heart by emmagrant01 (E, 85k)

Auror Draco Malfoy has disappeared, and Harry Potter has been sent to San Francisco to find him.

Level Two: Series One (E, 113k)

By Ashii Black (ashiiblack), blamebrampton, Catsintheattic, dustmouth, epithalamium, incandescent (lmeden), josephinestone (orphan_account), leveltwo, nerakrose, raitala, Romaine, Vaysh, Writcraft

Witches and wizards are disappearing in a seemingly random fashion. Coincidence? Abductions? But no one is claiming ransom. The Aurors are not even sure the disappearances are connected, then one of the missing turns up dead. Meanwhile, Auror Harry Potter is thrown into the infamous Sirius Black Muggle murder case from 25 years ago. Given a chance to clear his godfather's name for good, Harry is not above accepting even the help of magical specialist Draco Malfoy.

Grounds for Divorce by Tepre (E, 122k)

Malfoy finds a coin. Harry finds a letter. A story about histories, a story about families. A story about a lemon tree somewhere in Upper Egypt.

Close Behind by @oflights (M, 134k)

To rescue Draco from the Underworld, Harry has to look forward. Unfortunately, Draco has to look back.

Can't Sit Still by wilteddaisy (E, 193k)

Five years after the war, Harry finds himself drawn to Draco Malfoy by memories that aren't his own. Or, in which Harry hates his Auror partner, Draco flips houses, Pansy sleeps around, Hermione is a magical creatures’ justice warrior, Blaise is getting married, and Ron is just along for the ride.

A Secondary Education by Thunderbird587 (E, 234k)

Fleeing the aftermath of his recent divorce, Draco Malfoy takes up a post as the new Potions Master at Hogwarts. At first he believes his hopes for a fresh start are dashed when he sees that a certain boyhood rival is on staff there as well. But Harry Potter is being weirdly nice to him, leaving Draco no choice but to play along.

[kk1smet]

hi yes hi! i saw ur lovely lovely art piece, the one with a quote from aideomai's nice things? that fic changed my brain chemistry, completely rewired it. i devoured everything else by her, so i was wondering if u coulr rec me some of ur fave drarry's? i love love love fics with a lot of non sexual touching, cuddling and detailed scenes where all they do is just be close / hold each other etc.

I love this ask, and it’s also the first one I received so thank you for dropping by and for your kind words about my art! Here are some of my faves:

(I did not realize how hard it is to pick, given that I absolutely love everything I have read, so I narrowed it down to a list of 6-ish, and anchored them according to your preferences. I kid you not, the list was initially long, lmk if you’d like to see them all xx

The Silent Auror by Vaysh (1.5k)

Anything written by Faith Wood and Saras_Girl (and to be specific: Storm in a teacup (7.9k), Slammed (2k), and Draco Malfoy, It’s Your Lucky Day (37k) by faithwood / If The Fates Allow (80k) and Catfished (32k) by Saras_Girl)

Thermodynamic Equilibrium by DorthyAnn (5k+)

Terminal Lucidity by Romaine (3.1k)

Flower War by xx-the-dark-lord-xx (8k)

Poor Taste, Rich Company by toxik-angel (ongoing, 53k)

Totally agree about aideomai, and the way you described the feeling after reading their works is so on point!! I am always floored and would love to scream about their fics all day.

love, kismet

[indigo-scarf]

A rec list for one of my favourite rare pairs: Draco/Goyle. Out of the few fics written about them, an impressive number have exactly what I like to read: humour, gentleness, and Draco being a little shit. Enjoy! 🐍

One Night by Indigo_Scarf (E, 1.8k) - Self-rec! Draco hates himself and everyone else, but Goyle just wants to love him.

Evening Field by vulcunt (M, 3.7k) - Bitter post-war Draco and Goyle trying to help. Immaculate dusk vibes + watching a frog with your crush, how cottagecore.

hangover/hang under by orphan_account (7.2k) - More immaculate dusk vibes + dark academia style. Goyle is the weighted blanket to Draco's anxiety.

misbegotten by Anonymous (M, 1k) - More of Draco's anxiety and Goyle's soothing, grounding touch.

Best Friends Forever by frogslayr (anno_Hreog) (M, 2.7k) - Goyle enjoys getting turned into a girl, while Draco is going mad. Hilarious lines, Draco being terrible, Goyle giving him the comfort he secretly craves.

Daddy's Little Goyle by foreword (G, 887) - Goyle's conflicted reflections on turning into a girl, wishing Draco would notice him, and taking pride in helping him with his mission.

Good Girl, Goyle by MalihiniMoon (2.8k) - Another one exploring Goyle's turning into a girl. Goyle's voice in this is delightfully comical and crass.

He Dare Not Speak Its Name by musikurt (G, 321) - Goyle is swooning and daydreaming about Draco, while Draco just sees him as comic relief.

Healing the Hole by Alisanne (514) - Draco and Goyle use sex, drugs, and each other to cope with Crabbe's death. I love how this handled Goyle's thoughts on seeing himself as the giant protector.

Circle by orphan_account (M, 600) - The Slytherin boys use sex and one another to cope with post-war loneliness. Also: "They were always the bread to Draco’s meat, which is a silly thing to think, but Greg has never really been one for metaphor."

Scholarly Choice by orphan_account (E, 770) - Goyle tries to look like Harry to make Draco like him more, then Draco acts like a bossy dom to poorly hide that he's a sub. Both beautiful concepts.

a little bit over my head by SkyRose (E, 1k) - Clumsy, bratty, virgin Draco is a mood + some neck action.

Though The Night Yield No Glimmer by scoradh (M, 5.3k) - They're poor and work at a restaurant. I'm not usually a fan of riches to rags, but this is too deliciously whumpy, and very well-written.

Out in the Octagon by Vaysh (M, 1.2k) - Draco watches Goyle's Muggle boxing match and it's very hot. I like the idea of Draco deigning to go to a filthy Muggle place for Goyle.

La Mue by Westyversionfrench (K+, 3.7k) - I love how Draco starts shit with Harry then gets upset. I love the wisdom in simplicity with which Goyle sees right through him.

Desde las sombras by Siniestra Malfoy (K+, 905) - Unrequited Goyle/Draco + Draco/Harry. Irresistible sickfic vibes.

Like Father, Like Son by Alley_Skywalker (G, 760) - I'd rate it M. Unrequited Goyle/Draco + Goyle/Scorpius. I love this devious, seductive characterisation of Scorpius.

[dracotopsharryarchive]

Agent Hopkirk Says I Love You

Author: Vaysh Rating: Mature Warning: Somewhat OOC first-person narrator Harry, dystopian post-Voldemort world. EWE. Creature: Words: 6,632 Summary: The British wizarding world is run by the likes of Pius Thicknesse and Dolores Umbridge. Powerful magic has become suspect, no matter whether cast by pure-bloods or Muggle-borns. Harry Potter, deeply frustrated with this brave new world, is part of an underground dissident movement. One night, Draco Malfoy appears at a party at number twelve, Grimmauld Place. And stays to take care of Harry's life. An H/D retelling of Sergei Dovlatov's "The Colonel Says I Love You".

Read it: https://archiveofourown.org/works/206426

[fanwork-exchange-promos]

Harry Potter: The H/D Owlpost Winter Fest

Posted by: vaysh Link: hd_owlpost Fest Guide Sign-up Post Description: hd_owlpost Winter Fest is an anonymous Drarry gift exchange, posting on LiveJournal and AO3. There is no claiming of prompts in this fest. Instead, participants fill out a Wish List. The mods then assign three gift makers for each participant. Each participant receives at least three gifts. hd_owlpost Winter Fest is posting every day of December (or until we run out of gifts). Schedule: Choose Your Owl+Post Your Wish List = Sign-ups: August 30 through September 13, 2024 Gift Assignments sent out: by September 25 Assignment Reminders sent out: October 27 Submission Date of Gifts to the Owlery: November 22, 2024 Call for Pinch-hitters: December 1, 2024 Owlpost Gift Delivery: December 1 until 31 or until we run out of gifts Reveal of Gift Makers: January 12, 2025 You don't need an LJ account to sign up for hd_owlpost Fest. Post your Sign-up with Open ID. Or email us your Sign-up (hdowlpostmaster@gmail.com) and we will post it for you. ♥ comments via The Fandom Calendar https://ift.tt/NyB95dU

[emsuemsu]

Level Two: Series One by Ashii Black (ashiiblack), blamebrampton, Catsintheattic, dustmouth, epithalamium, incandescent (lmeden), josephinestone, leveltwo, nerakrose, raitala, Romaine, Vaysh, Writcraft

Words: 113,499

Witches and wizards are disappearing in a seemingly random fashion. Coincidence? Abductions? But no one is claiming ransom. The Aurors are not even sure the disappearances are connected, then one of the missing turns up dead. Meanwhile, Auror Harry Potter is thrown into the infamous Sirius Black Muggle murder case from 25 years ago. Given a chance to clear his godfather's name for good, Harry is not above accepting even the help of magical specialist Draco Malfoy.

I do love a good case fic, and this is probably the best one I've yet to read (and the bar is set high with this one). Instead of being auror partners, Harry is an auror and Draco is an unspeakable, and they get assigned to work at the Cold Case Division. This fic is such a good detective story and the plot gets wrapped up amazingly, had me guessing the outcome almost until the end.

[vayshkarell]

Hello there!

This post is to quickly introduce myself.

I'm Vaysh! I'm a queer artist that specializes in cosplay, fursuit making, digital art, and game design. Currently I'm working on establishing myself as a fursuit maker as I hope that one day I can do it professionally.

Agender (he/they), 19

Fandoms:

Hollow Knight

Ultrakill

Hellsing

Spiderman

Bubblegum Crisis

Warhammer 40k

You can find my other socials and my stores here

I'm open for art commissions rn!

I'll mostly be posting cosplay and fursuit content here :3 (and of course a good amount of random nonsense)

[dewitty1]

Fic Recs Wrap Up - February 2023 (ノﾟ∀ﾟ)ノ⌒･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*☆

Vis-à-Vis-à-Vis by Vukovich @vukovich

Harry’s assignment was simple. Close out Draco Malfoy’s missing persons case so he can be declared dead.

But who’s making withdrawals from Malfoy’s vaults? How is a death omen-turned-Unspeakable involved? Is an organization known as the Moirai to blame?

Harry brushes it off until he can’t. Until The Prophet is flooded with sightings of dead people. Until Robards throws himself on his sword. Until Ron turns on his own family. Until Harry scarcely trusts his own reflection in the mirror and trusts the stranger in his bed even less.

Until all that stands between war and peace is Harry, a name plate, a stadium of murderers, and Draco Malfoy.

God save the Ministry. Rec Post

Harry Potter and the Chariot of the Sun by Philosopherscribe 

Hot on the trail of a Dementor-worshipping cult, Harry plays a dangerous game with an old enemy. Rec Post

Little Deaths and How to Avoid Them (or Draco Malfoy’s Guide to Stop Dying and Start Living Instead) by dustmouth, nerakrose, art by dustmouth,  written by  @greaseonmymouth

Malfoy is way too interested in coroner reports for somebody who’s definitely not looking for ways to die, Harry wants to be friends with him, and Ginny wants to break up with Harry. Rec Post

The Garland Gay by Vaysh

Draco Malfoy has it all – sex, money, power. But a family secret threatens to become the undoing of the successful head of Malfoy Bank. His troubles bring him to private investigator Harry Potter, who lost it all – girlfriend, Galleons, Auror career – over a tenacious obsession with a certain blond. Both become entangled in the vengeful schemes of a stranger from the past. As much as Draco tries to resist, in the end, he must make a fateful choice for the man he is destined to love. Rec Post

Eagles in Truro (Alt: That filthy one that snuck in a plot.) by Vukovich @vukovich

Hermione Granger just wants to get laid and maybe someday become Supreme Mugwump. Ronald Weasley just wants to build a dubiously-criminal empire and hug everybody. Harry Potter just wants… he’s not sure, but it might be Malfoy. Draco Malfoy just wants to survive the post-war world. And snuggles. A story about four lonely people in a mineshaft in Cornwall, and blasting a home in bedrock when nothing else quite fits. Hermione: Excuse me. This is a political thriller, but it’s also how I ended up in a really complicated relationship. Ron: It’s not that complicated. And it’s a love story. Draco: He’s right. Harry: You always side with Ron. It’s an action story. I got stabbed. Draco: Sorry about that. But you’re all wrong. This is art. And SMUT. All: Oh… Rec Post

My Best Friend, the Serial Killer by trishjames @thusspoketrish

Draco’s best friend and flatmate Pansy Parkinson is a lot of things: she’s beautiful, intelligent, doting, and a bit unnerving…but Draco loves her all the same, even if he has to clean up after her bloody – ah, messy romantic breakups more than usual. He doesn’t mind, after all, what are best friends for?

But Draco starts to question just how far his love can go when Pansy brings home her next victim – ah, boyfriend, Harry Potter. Rec Post

Here are a few more fics I've read recently that y'all might like to check out as well! (ﾉ^ヮ^)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧

By the Grace by lettered @letteredlettered

Harry is an Auror instructor. Malfoy wants to be an Auror.

Away, Away by Aelys_Althea @aelysalthea

Abandonment didn't sit well with Harry. Not at all. After the calamity that was the end of the Triwizard Tournament and the dismissal of his friends over the summer, he decides: enough is enough. He's done. Done with it all. He just wanted to get away. But the Wizarding world, as it happens, isn't quite finished with him. No matter how far he runs, it always catches back up to him. Years after turning from those who left him, Harry is dragged back to that world once more. Many find him far changed from the boy who'd once known. Some - some very few - even like that change. Draco Malfoy just happens to be one of those chosen few.

In the Shadow of Your Heart by lq_traintracks (lumosed_quill) @lqtraintracks

And thus began the very strange circumstance of their fake dating in public and real fucking in absolute secret. It was, with no comparison, the weirdest relationship Draco had ever been in – which was to say, it wasn't one.

what husbands are for by softlystarstruck @softlystarstruck

To settle tensions between werewolves and vampires, Harry volunteers for a political marriage. But it turns out he's marrying Malfoy– cold, untouchable Malfoy, who he hasn't seen in ten years. Throughout contention and politics, werewolf pub nights and grudgingly shared meals, they have to make it work.

And in the midst of it all, Harry finds something he already gave up hoping for.

( •ॢ◡-ॢ)-♡ I hope you enjoy these fics as much as I have! Happy reading, y’all! xoxo Carey  (◍•ᴗ•◍)♡ ✧*💜💙💚💛❤💗💕💖

[sauntervaguelydown]

anyway I'll confess to you that when we were cowriting hannapocalypse I did not know what CBT was and now that I do I have to say I Disagree with Vaysh about certain Headcanons

out here retroactively decanonizing Smoke Signals specifically to make Doc Worth like having his dick slapped again

[sitp-recs]

Hi Liv,

Do you have any recs where Draco is Harry’s gay awakening?

Thank you 🙏 You’re the absolute best.

Thank you, anon 💜 I got a few recs for you, these also include bi awakening. Btw Writcraft and ignatiustrout are great authors that often explore this theme in their works so I highly recommend checking their ao3. Enjoy!

Bridges by @cavendishbutterfly (E, 16k)

Harry and Draco are on a trip to Budapest to help with Kingsley's re-election, but that's the boring bit. More interesting: Harry Potter is changing his Tinder preferences to include men.

Poor Unfortunate Souls by @doubleappled (E, 19k)

Draco is a potioneer. Harry is trying to save his sex-challenged marriage. Everything is a mess, but at least there's an octopus in the lobby.

Harry Potter and The Bisexual Awakening by @writcraft (E, 23k)

Harry is perfectly content being single, heterosexual and living in Godric's Hollow with his very clingy rescue dog, Snitch. When Draco Malfoy turns up on Harry's doorstep demanding that Harry teach him how to drive, things quickly become a lot more complicated.

The Venice Job by nishizono (E, 25k)

Harry Potter was one of the youngest Aurors in history. He was the Boy Who Lived, and the Boy Who Lived Again. He loved Guinness and Quidditch, and hated pineapple. He wrote letters to Hagrid every Thursday, and on Sundays, he visited Hermione and Ron. Harry Potter was also not gay.

Buds, Blooms, and Beards by @corvuscrowned (E, 27k)

Harry and Ginny have built an easy, happy life for themselves after the war. They run a thriving plant shop together, they have a great relationship, and they're definitely not gay.

Around You Moves by ignatiustrout (M, 29k)

Harry knew Draco was gay when he invited him to move in. He’s never had a problem with this. So why does he feel so weird about Draco bringing men home all of a sudden?

War Wounds by SilentAuror (E, 30k)

Some wounds take longer to recover from than others. HP/DM, with background HP/GW. Themes of alcoholism, love triangles, and dubious fidelity.

On One's Knees by pir8fancier (E, 34k)

The war is over and to the victors go the spoils. If you are triggered by infidelity, this is not the fic for you.

Here's The Pencil, Make It Work by ignatiustrout (M, 49k)

Harry thinks "Why is Malfoy working in a coffee shop in muggle London?" is a much simpler question than, "Are you going to accept that auror offer and, if you don't, what will you do?"

The Beauty of Thestrals and Other Unseen Things by @writcraft (E, 63k)

Harry has terrific friends, an amazing girlfriend and his job as Head Auror enables him to work on challenging cases and Ministry reform. He just wishes he could work out why he’s been so out of sorts.

Reparo by amalin (E, 85k)

Voldemort's final defeat does not mean Harry Potter's troubles are over; far from it. In the aftermath of war, he returns to a Hogwarts that is fractured and divided, but this is no break that can be fixed with a spell. New owls, fading scars, surprising alliances—and along the way, the hardest task of all, to live with it.

Little Deaths and How to Avoid Them (or Draco Malfoy's Guide to Stop Dying and Start Living Instead) by nerakrose and dustmouth (T, 96k)

Malfoy is way too interested in coroner reports for somebody who's definitely not looking for ways to die, Harry wants to be friends with him, and Ginny wants to break up with Harry.

Level Two: Series One by Ashii Black (ashiiblack), blamebrampton, Catsintheattic, dustmouth, epithalamium, incandescent (lmeden), josephinestone (orphan_account), leveltwo, nerakrose, raitala, Romaine, Vaysh, Writcraft (E, 113k)

Witches and wizards are disappearing in a seemingly random fashion. Coincidence? Abductions? But no one is claiming ransom. The Aurors are not even sure the disappearances are connected, then one of the missing turns up dead. Meanwhile, Auror Harry Potter is thrown into the infamous Sirius Black Muggle murder case from 25 years ago.

Star Quality by who_la_hoop (E, 118k)

Two years after the war, and Harry’s content with his life. OK, so it’s a little annoying that he keeps winning Witch Weekly’s Most Eligible Bachelor award, and he’s really not looking forward to the unveiling of an enormous gold statue of himself, but he loves his friends, and he loves being an Auror. And if he yearns for something more, something he can barely bring himself to think about, well, he’ll probably get over it. No one’s happy all the time, are they?

Things Worth Knowing by Femme and noeon (E, 164k)

After the Battle, Harry thinks he's left Hogwarts for good, but Minerva insists that all students return for an Eighth Year if they wish to sit for NEWTs in the spring, and Harry needs those NEWTs to go into the Aurors. Draco's just grateful not to be in Azkaban. Or the Manor. He's hoping he can steer clear of Potter this year and grapple with his own problems. Unfortunately for him, Potter appears to be one of those problems.

[hdowlpost]

Masterlist of the 2023 @hdowlpost Winter Gift Exchange - Part One -

Here they are – all 132 owl gifts delivered by Snapey, Hedwig, Errol and Romwo to you – our wonderful @hdowlpost giftmakers, pinchhitters, owl helpers, readers and commenters.

Podfics @lumosatnight read [podfic] Better Late Than Never (PG | podfic | 3 minutes) for @wilfriede0815

@smirkingcat read [podfic cover] Besotted (G | podfic | 8.16 minutes) for @DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes @smirkingcat read [podfic] I Thought You'd Never Ask (PG | podfic | 16:20 minutes) for @DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes @smirkingcat read [podfic] A Gothic Christmas Patented Daydream Charm (NC-17 | podfic | 17:21 minutes ) for @vaysh @smirkingcat read [podfic] Ganz die Alten (PG | podfic | 13:50 minutes) for @vaysh

@wilfriede0815 read [podfic] Imagining Us (G | podfic | 46:48 minutes) for @hdowlpost community @wilfriede0815 read [podfic] the frenemies' guide to beekeeping (R | podfic, 30 minutes) for @porcelainheart @wilfriede0815 read [podfic] Lovesick (PG | podfic | 51:56 minutes) for @smirkingharlequin @wilfriede0815 read [podfic] Stubborn as a Cursed Vault (R | podfic, 8 minutes) for @stargazing-enby @wilfriede0815 read [podfic] Lost in Translation (PG | podfic | 11.08 minutes) for @hey-flynn

Memefics

@stargazing_enby creared Fic Moodboards and Meme Fic Recs (G | 2 moodboard and meme fic recs) for @flightinflame @stargazing_enby created Yours.: A Meme Fic Rec (G | meme) for @themightyflynn

Translations

@vaysh created [German translation] Wen die Schlange beschwört (PG | 1100 ) for @lumosatnight

Comment Reviews

@apricity wrote a Review for: A Deal Made To Be Broken (G | looong comment) for @inspired-being

@retiredunicorn wrote a Comment Review for "Curfew" (G | comment) for @porcelainheart

@retiredunicorn wrote a Comment Review of "Numb Little Bug" (G | comment) for @jadewritergirl

Beta Reading

@DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes beta'ed Everything in Its Place (G | 7608 words) for @flightinflame

Owl Package

@uncanny_cerulean packaged an Owl Package (G | tea and recipes) for @c-art

Fanbindings

@anaxandria-writes created [fanbinding] White, the colour of flowers (not rated | craft, fanbinding) for @lumosatnight @anaxandria-writes crafted [fanbinding] Eye of the Storm (G, fic not rated | fanbinding) for @stargazing_enby @anaxandria-writes created [fanbinding] Who? Who? It's Vaysh (not rated | craft, fanbinding) for @vaysh

Podfic Covers

@lumosatnight created [podfic cover] Better Late Than Never (G | podfic cover ) for @wilfriede0815

@priestlyvance created [podfic cover] Lovesick (G | podfic cover) for @smirkingharlequin @priestlyvance created [podfic cover] Lost in Translation (G | podfic cover) for @themightyflynn

@queeniejinny created [podfic cover] the frenemies' guide to beekeeping (G | podfic cover) for @porcelainheart @queeniejinny created [podfic cover] Stubborn as a Cursed Vault (G | podfic cover) for @stargazing_enby

@smirkingharlequin read [podfic cover] Besotted (G | podfic cover) for @DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes @smirkingharlequin created [podfic cover] I Thought You'd Never Ask (G | podfic cover) for @DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes @smirkingharlequin created [podfic cover] A Gothic Christmas Patented Daydream Charm (NC-17 | podfic cover) for @vaysh @smirkingharlequin created [podfic cover] Ganz die Alten (PG | podfic cover) for @vaysh

@wilfriede0815 created [podfic cover] Imagining Us (G | podfic cover) for @hdowlpost community

Moodboards & Playlists

@bererjs created A Wonderful Suprise (G | moodboard) for @queenie-jinny

DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes created Drarry Comfort Playlist (PG | playlist) for @drarrymyheart

@kitty_fix created [moodboard] You're all I can think about... (G | moodboard) for @moonpeachh

@lumosatnight created [Moodboard for] Are we falling like snow on the beach (G | moodboard) for @legendrarry

@moonpeachh created [moodboard & playlist] Mine (R | moodboard | playlist) for @DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes

Craft

@c_art created https://archiveofourown.org/works/50546650 (G | craft) for @inspired-being

@DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes created Crafts on the Go (G | craft) for @anaxandria-writes

@DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes wrote Crafts on the Go (G | cushy laptop/book sleeve) for @anaxandria-writes

@DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes created Soft Scarf (G | craft) for @drarrymyheart

@meowfoy created Drarry in Love (G | pop vinyl craft) for @ItsPhantasmagoria

@queennie-jinny created [Owlbox] 12 days of Drarry mini-advent calendar (G | craft, fannish knitting) for @ladderofyears

@themightyflynn created An Almost Kiss (G | craft) for @apricitydays-lazynights

@themightyflynn created Hogwarts: A History (G | craft, sketchbook) for @c-art

@themightyflyy wrote Harry Potter Bookmarks (not rated | craft) for @inheartofwinter

Art and Comics

@apricity created Banish the Cold (G | art, linocut) for @digtheshipper

@c-art created Coffee and kisses (G | art and craft) for @jadewritergirl

@c-art created Snowed In (G | art and craft) for @KatIsSleeping

@digtheshipper created A Festive Journey from Friends to Lovers (G | festive art) for @dodgerkedavra

@digtheshipper created Best Friends Dating (G | art) for @flightinflame

@digtheshipper created (Almost Time For) The First Christmas at the Burrow (G | art) for @KatIsSleeping

@digtheshipper created Package Delivery (G | art) for @pheaphilus

@inheartofwinter created Movie Night at the Malfoy-Potter House (G | art) for @meowfoy

@ItsPhantasmagoria created [Owl Banner] Best Holiday Family Photo Ever (G | banner art) for @hdowlpost community

@ItsPhantasmagoria created Warm Me Up (G | art) for @kitty_fic

@ItsPhantasmagoria created Claiming (NC-17 | art) for @queenie-jinny

@ladderofyears created Breakfast in Bed (G | art) for @apricitydays-lazynights

@ladderofyears created Baking Together (G | art) for @peachydreamxx

@legendrarry created Ho-Ho-Harry! (G | fancomic) for @starquestingfordrarry

@legendrarry created Dining with the Devil - The Daily Prophet. (not rated | poster, art) for @uncanny_cerulean

@littewinnow created A Parliament of Owls (G | art) for @kitty_fic

@littlewinnow created Mistletoe Kisses (NC-17 | art) for @maraudersaffair

@peachydreamxx created Conflict Resolution (R | art) for @pheaphilus

@peachydreamxx created The Purrfect Boyfriend (G | cat comic) for @sitaz

@peachydreamxx created The First Morning (PG | art) for @threading_fate

@porcelainheart3 created Promises, Promises (G | fancomic) for @c-art

@porcelainheart3 created I was told there would be fondue (G | art) for @digtheshipper

@porcelainheart3 created Codswallop (G | art) for @sitaz

@retiredunicorn created No Coat (G | art) for @bererjs

@threading_fate created Intimacy with Your (R | art) for @maraudersaffair

@starquestingfordrarry created Phallus impudicus (NC-17 | art) for @dodgerkedavra

@starquestingfordrarry created Muggle Studies, Lesson 1: Recreation (G | art) for @inheartofwinter

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[drarryshorts]

Draco found the parchment at the back of an old warlord's bust.

FOUR LETTERS AND A DANCE by @vaysh11 ( G | 1.6k ) - Harry and Draco have been lovers since fifth year at Hogwarts. When the War has them on opposing sides, they communicate through magical letters, addressing each other in code. Draco is Silver-Green, and Harry is Golden-Red. Inspired by This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone.

A triumph when it comes to the epistolary format and a masterful spin on canon. One for all of us who can't resist love winning in the end.

[artgroves]

Steve standing in line at Whole Bean Coffee

for @vaysh11's German translation of 4 Minute Window by @cesperanza

my 4 Minute Window art tag

[dracotopsharryarchive]

Pink Unicorns Made Them Do It

Author: Vaysh Rating: Explicit Warning: Humor Creature: Words: 1,014 Summary: Er … pink unicorns made them do it?

Read it: https://archiveofourown.org/works/922137

[thenightwherethouart]

Purple Secret by Vaysh [E, 11k]

Harry sighed. There was nothing he could do for Malfoy. Hell, they weren't even friends, so why would he even think about doing something for him. Malfoy hadn't asked for help and he certainly would not appreciate Harry's concern. And yet Harry could not forget the feeling of Malfoy's body heavy and shivering close to him. The sight of Malfoy's blistered red wrist came to him ever so often, at the most inopportune moments. And with the memory came the need to do something about it, make it better somehow. Harry was no fool. He knew quite well what it was he was feeling even if he had not yet allowed himself to put it into words. But yes, damn it: he was attracted to the pale, pointy, insufferable git. Harry's recent wank fantasies left no doubt as to the nature of the attraction. Soft blond hair and soft nuzzling kisses to Harry's neck featured heavily in them. He hadn't yet let himself go as far as moaning Malfoy's name when he'd come, but he had wanted to, badly.