#hp wedding fest

[hpweddingfest]

Title: You Can’t Spell Trouble Without Draco Malfoy Prompt: self-prompt Pairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy Rating: Explicit Word Count: 8580 Warnings: Semi-Public Sex Summary: Draco Malfoy is just trying to plan his wedding, but for some reason he keeps getting arrested. Auror Harry Potter, who also happens to be his fiancé, is definitely not amused.

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[harryissuchalittleshit]

What kind of dresses do you see the Weasleys wives + Ginny getting married in?

Fleur

So I imagine Fleur would wear a very simple but elegant dress. It would have enough detailing to keep everyone’s attention without taking away from her natural beauty, and the tiara would look amazing braided into her hair.

Angelina

Angelina wore her mother’s wedding dress, it was her something old and meant everything to her and her father, Micah. Later on both LeeAnne, Freddie’s wife, and Roxanne would wear the same gown. Though it would be heavily hemmed for the pair of them. Under the right sleeve all three of them would be wearing thin silver bracelets, a something borrowed from the first Roxanne.

Hermione

I love the idea of Hermione having something that she can really dance in. Her dress would flow around her body, moving as she did, and she would be barefoot for the reception, not caring how offset she and Ron looked in photos later on. For her something blue, her mother Jane would braid tiny blue flowers into her hair, making it look like a crown of flowers on top of her head.

Audrey

Audrey and Percy eloped, so she put on the first white sundress she saw in her closet. But if she had the choice she would,be gotten married in a dress similar to the one below. She did grab her brother’s old Ravenclaw tie to pull her hair back and as her something blue.

Ginny

It was the one day that she actually wanted to look like the most beautiful girl in the room. She broke the one rule her mum wanted, which was for her to have sleeves, but Ginny couldn’t help but show off her arms. She also had Great Auntie Muriel’s tiara on her special day, Harry took it off of her head before they went to take photos. She never needed to remind him that she was a queen.

[sitp-recs]

HP Wedding Fest Recs

After a long reading break I’m trying to get my reccing mojo back and found a bit of energy to check HP Wedding Fest last night. If anyone’s up for some sweet shorts, I listed my favorites below. The Fest is still anon so let’s give it some love before the reveals! You can find the full collection here. Next up: Mpreg Fest!

Art:

💐 Wedding Photograph (G) - Harry/Draco

The happiest day of both of their lives.

Humour:

👦👦🏻 It's a Beautiful Night (I Think I Wanna Marry You) (G, 1.4k) - Albus/Scorpius

When his son asks Harry Potter to make a speech on his wedding day, then by Merlin is Harry Potter going to make a speech on his son’s wedding day!

Fluff:

💍 Something Borrowed (T, 3k) - Lily/James

Lily Evans and James Potter want their wedding to be a combination of both magical and Muggle traditions, honoring both of their backgrounds in the face of a society that says she doesn't belong. One particular Muggle tradition that Lily has her heart set on is “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Simple enough, right?

Rare Pair:

🐸 Something Old, Something New (T, 3k) - Draco/Goyle

Draco said he would marry Goyle if they ended up single.

Angst:

🌊 Leeward (M, 8k) - Harry/Draco

After four years since their break up, Harry and Draco meet again at Dean and Blaise’s wedding. Now, between the turquoise sea and the white sand dunes of Fuerteventura, they will need to face their feelings.

[digthewriter]

nothing but a good time for @hpweddingfest 2023

[teacup-tai]

Fic Claim: Leeward (Drarry, M, 8k)

Finally got time to claim my @hpweddingfest fic! Huge thank you to my darling mods: @maraudersaffair and @ladderofyears! My dearest @crazybutgood for the stunning beta work, and my super alpha miss @erajmcouts. This fic was a huge delight to write. I'm so happy to leave the whole break up and divorce vibes in the past and start my new Drarry break-up & make-up phase.

Leeward (M, 8k, tw: previous break-up, survivors guilt, mentions of unhealthy behaviour. Angst with a happy ending)

Summary: There’s a polaroid kept in the back of Harry’s nightstand drawer. Just the one. It’s Muggle and slightly yellowish. There are many other photos in a box in the back of Harry’s cupboard under the stairs—the one he almost never opens. A hidden box of hidden memories. After four years since their break up, Harry and Draco meet again at Dean and Blaise’s wedding. Now, between the turquoise sea and the white sand dunes of Fuerteventura, they will need to face their feelings.

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*Amazing banner by @maraudersaffair :)

[indigo-scarf]

I can finally reveal myself as the author of this Draco/Goyle wedding fic 🎉

[lcdrarry]

3 May 2024 | Double Feature | LCDrarry Art

[Art] A Game of Horcruxes

Prompt: "Game of Thrones", 2011, David Benioff Prompted by: Anonymous Artist: Anonymous Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: Teen and Up Warnings: Duelling, Horcruxes, Blood and Injury

Notes: Hey everyone! Here are my pieces for K's AMAZING fic which I'm 100% sure you'll love. This has been one of the best collabs I've ever done and I couldn't be happier with the result.

K, I'm not gonna lie I was hoping you'd say yes when I surreptitiously offered to draw more illustrations for your work because I knew it'd be amazing (considering who was doing it) and that it'd be one of the most fun I'd have this year and I was right! I'm so glad you did say yes and I hope we can work together again in the future!

Summary:

It has been centuries since an attack on the castle of a royal scion. Centuries, until now.

The Realm of Hogwarts is ruled by eight noble Slytherin families, aided by their Gryffindor armies. Each kingdom possesses a Horcrux—the most precious source of magic to the throne. But when the Kingdom of Malfoy finds their Horcrux stolen, Prince Draco must break all protocol and enlist the help of a commoner, Harry, to find what's missing. All the while, an evil beyond the horizon stirs, Dementor attacks are increasing, and civil unrest is burning across the land. Can Draco and Harry recover the Horcrux and save the realm? And will they be able to resist their growing attraction to each other in the meantime?

View it now on AO3.

Please help promote the fest by sharing your favourite submissions, so more people can enjoy all the amazing new Drarry works of LCDrarry. Thank you!

Creator reveals are on 15 June.

[daydreamingfoxglove]

Prompt: Talisman

@microficmay day 13, words: 92, ship: drarry, rating: G

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Draco stood before him, the officiant to their left and all the people they loved to their right. Draco was draped in white dress robes. The length of it spilt over the carpeted podium they stood on.

Harry's cheeks hurt from the permanent grin he'd developed in the weeks leading up to their wedding. He'd be embarrassed, only Draco looked at him like he hung the sun, bright eyed and a twinkling smile. 

They made their vows, and Harry slid a ring onto Draco's finger. The gold band hummed with protection charms.

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A series of microfics telling a nonlinear story. All parts on A03

[drarryspecificrecs]

Most popular fics of 2022

✔ subjectively sorted by Hits || alphabetically listed || as of 2023.07 (4112 works) ✔ 2022 in review : (daily) complete fics  +  (monthly) longest fics  +  list of fests ✔ most popular fics of other years

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[ghaniblue]

Reading List: August

Everything I finished and enjoyed in August that's not from HD Wireless fest see below. 99% Drarry, 1 Tom/Draco and 1 RWRB fic. ❤️ denotes favourites.

>> July recs <<

HP

❤️🙈 Alley Cat by papermonkey / @dracomort (Tom/Draco, M, 72k, WIP 13/?)

In which Draco attends Hogwarts with Tom Riddle and inadvertently saves the world.

What if Tom became Draco's best friend? I feel like the monkey emoji represents Draco in this fic: if I ignore it, it won't be real and I don't have to acknowledge it ladida. He amuses me to no end.

🏥 Nightingale by michi_thekiller (Drarry, E, 67k)

God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. -Jacques Deval

This is canon-divergent since it was written before the books were finished. I enjoyed the dual timeline. At school they are antagonistic and fight-happy with punching turning into shagging, while the present timeline is just a little disturbing. Harry is not well in this. Draco isn't either but [spoiler].

❤️🩸 Harry Potter and the Inconvenient Condition by Mirabella (Drarry, M, 20k)

Harry comes back from vacation with an inconvenient case of vampirism and must learn to cope with blood, Malfoy, and recalcitrant secretaries. And if that doesn't tell you everything about the plot you need to know, you haven't read enough badfic.

Another oldschool fic. Vampire!Harry has a hankering for Draco's blood. This is such a fun, tropey romp. I was kicking my feet with glee.

🔮 Cassandraco by @jtimu (Drarry, T, 5k)

Harry Potter was going to die in six hours. As far as Draco was concerned, that wasn’t nearly soon enough.

This is fun. Beleaguered rescuer Draco and unwilling recuee Harry.

❤️🤒 the sun between us by @eleadore (Drarry, E, 7,5k)

Draco Malfoy, an omega. It was laughable until he was right in front of you, smelling like he was one shaky step from tripping into a heat. 

This could be just any other omegaverse PWP, but it's so dense with characterisation and layered emotion.

🏊‍♂️ Freely Given by InnerLilith + art by @kk1smet (Drarry, E, 18k + digital art)

As a young child, Harry Potter had always wanted swim lessons. He never got them. As an adult, he runs into Draco—an excellent swimmer and disconcertingly fit to boot—at a muggle pool. Naturally, he calls in his life debt for swim lessons (a totally normal thing to do, thank you very much). He gets more than he bargained for.

What a lovely @drarry-mini-bang story: hot, funny and sweet; and the art is delightful (you get built swimmer Draco and adorable chibis).

❤️👮‍♂️Rookie Moves by peu-a-peu (Drarry, E, 75k) + podfic by @sweatersinthesummer (~7h)

Aurors Potter and Malfoy crack the case.

Finally managed to read this; all the recs are justified. They are such disasters. Their characterisation is so funny and vibrant. They are both so deranged and combative. The podfic was completed half-way through my reading so I switched to listening. Such a good interpretation of this mad fic.

RWRB

❤️🥍 A Sporting Chance by clottedcreamfudge (Alex/Henry, E, 12,6k)

"Marry Henry - destination wedding. Combine all of our names so paperwork is a fucking nightmare." Henry stares at him and Pez rolls the dice, and-

"Congratulations to Alex and Henry Claremont-Diaz-Fox-Mountchristen," he says with a bright grin, and Alex punches the air and makes a 'whooping' noise. "Your wedding is attended by the Beckhams, the President, and several key members of congress. Henry is very gentle on your wedding night." Henry is going to fucking kill Pez.

"Fucking sweet," Alex says, because Henry is apparently the only one here trying not to have a coronary about all of this.

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It had just been a party game, except now Henry is in way over his head.

Fuckbuddies/Idiots to lovers. This Alex is such a horny chaos demon, and Henry is so in love it's visible from space. Also, Pez is a gem. I often start scrolling through repeated sex scenes but not with this fic. This story made me happy.

>> september recs <<

[hpweddingfest]

HP Wedding Fest - Masterlist

Below is the official masterlist of HP Wedding Fest! All the works have been revealed on AO3. Thank you so much to all our participants and readers! It was so lovely to run this fest!! xoxo your mods @maraudersaffair and @ladderofyears​

You Can’t Spell Trouble Without Draco Malfoy by @lordofthegoods​ (Harry/Draco, Explicit, 8580 words)

coffee-stained sunlight by @girl-with-goats (James/Regulus, Teen, 6,345 words)

The Great Conjunction of the Bodies of Shoretribe by @astridastrolabe (Luna poly relationships, Mature, 3849 words)

Something Borrowed by MidnightStargazer (James/Lily, Teen, 2,928 words)

Nothing but a good time by @digthewriter (Harry/Draco, General Audiences, Digital Art)

I must have done something good by @yletylyf (Sirius/Severus, Explicit, 2,000 words)

Beholden by @byrainchance (Lucius/Narcissa, Explicit, 6650 words)

Journey by @ladderofyears (Harry/Draco, Teen, 1078 words)

It’s a Beautiful Night (I Think I Wanna Marry You) by @aneiria-writes​ (Albus Severus/Scorpius, General Audiences, 1412 words)

Her Father's Blessing by @liiilyevans (Astoria/Draco, Teen, 4,600 words)

Always a Planner and Never a Bride by @harryissuchalittleshit (Hermione/Ron, General, 4,700 words)

Something Old, Something New by @indigo-scarf (Greg/Draco, Teen, 3,400 words)

Leeward by @teacup-tai (Harry/Draco, Mature, 8,000 words)

A Lifetime Commitment by @iero0 (Mrs Zabini/OC, Teen, 4,500 words)

This is Real, Real Love by @celestemagnoliathewriter (Andromeda/Ted, Teen, 13,000 words)

Handmade Heaven by @bee-prescott (Charlie/Pansy, Explicit, 1,000 words)

The Coupling by @maraudersaffair (Severus/Harry, Explicit, 11,000 words)

You’ll Always Be Mine by @maraudersaffair (Pansy/Hermione, Explicit, 1,000 words)

In the Presence of My Enemy by @dodgerkedavra (Harry/Draco, Explicit, 41,000 words)

[Art] Wedding Photograph by @ladderofyears (Harry/Draco, General, Digital)

[dramioneasks]

HP FESTS: Dramione Month (Part 8)

Dramione Month 2024:

Better Off Dead by galaxy_skies - T, one-shot - fter two months of research and asking around, Hermione had finally settled on a tattoo parlor. She wanted something to mark the end of the war – a tangible mark on her skin that said I survived. But she wasn’t an artist and she was indecisive to a fault, so gathering the courage to actually visit the tattoo parlor took her another two weeks. With a deep breath she pushes the door open. The store is in a dangerous part of London – dingy and unkempt – and if not for the glowing reviews scattered around on enthusiast websites, she wouldn’t believe the place was fit for a cockroach. But inside – a threadbare sofa and walls filled with black and white art – the place is clean. There’s a smell of disinfectant overpowering the faint smell of cigarette smoke, and as the bell jangles behind her a coarse voice yells out. “With you in a minute, love.”

Closeness by Hyemi_28 - M, one-shot - Hermione was dragged into a cell of the Malfoy Manor's dungeon, after Harry and Ron couldn't free her from Bellatrix's hands... She wants to survive, but Fenrir Greyback wants her to himself... Bellatrix locked Draco to that cell too, to punishes him because of his disobedience... They have to share the dark and cold cell and he wants her to survive this at any cost.

theo’s meddling services by greenappletheory - E, one-shot - Theo Nott decides to meddle in Draco Malfoy's love life using a cursed closet that will not unlock until an orgasm is reached.

The Secrets Under Your Skin by galaxy_skies - T, one-shot - It was, perhaps, karmic retribution that led Draco Malfoy to being stuck in the lift. He’d complained about having to take one at all as Hermione rolled her eyes and explained that they were perfectly safe and they were not taking thirty flights of stairs back down from the conference room, thank you very much Malfoy, she was in heels.

Heat Waves by saneasluna - M, one-shot - ”Is he watching?” Malfoy whispered behind her, his breath hot on her skin. Hermione felt his lips brush the shell of her ear as he spoke, and she suppressed a shiver, despite the humid night.

The Only One by Dara_Art, Tippilo - E, one-shot - “Is that what you’re wearing?” Ginny asks, inspecting Hermione’s all black dress. “I mean, not that you don’t look positively ravishing, but are you really going to wear black to your wedding?” Hermione glares at her friend. “I think it’s perfectly appropriate when you are marrying Draco Malfoy. This is a day of mourning.”

This Time by Lexxus - not rated, one-shot - Draco and Hermione broke up two months ago. To keep up appearances, they pretend to still be together. A text conversation uncovers lingering feelings, misunderstandings, and the prospect of a sweet happy ending.

roken & Bruised by galaxy_skies - T, one-shot - Hermione was supposed to be enjoying her Friday evening off from work. But her telephone had rang unexpectedly at half-ten with a harried-sounding nurse insisting that she come to the hospital and pick up her boyfriend. Flustered, Hermione had agreed and then stared at the phone receiver after the nurse had hung up. She didn’t have a boyfriend. But someone had used her name and muggle phone number to pretend that she did.

War opposites by Hyemi_28 - M, one-shot - Draco and Hermione meet in the heat of the battle and the danger and heightened emotions lead them on a new path...

Lord Granger by Sessediz - T, one-shot - In which Draco is absolutely thrilled to find out the results of the Ministry's magical and mundane compatibility test 💌

Overture by Zeebee3 - E, one-shot - He was skeptical, and his question was imbued with it. “You’re seriously okay with having to hug me for four and a half minutes?” Her arms tightened but her chin lifted a stubborn half inch. “We don’t have a choice. Professor Trelawney—” “I know, I know.” He rubbed over his brow, needing a moment to acclimate to the concept that for the next almost-five-minutes, he’d be hugging Hermione Granger. And not only hugging but holding, the position so intimate he’d blushed at the in-class demonstration performed by two simulacra transfigured from a cobweb. --- Or, Draco and Hermione are partnered for an unification assignment.

Does This Feel Like Love? by galaxy_skies - M, one-shot - Draco does what he’s told. Learning Occlumency just gave him another way to compartmentalise – another way to distance himself from his own actions. From his own bloody hands.

Drips and Drabs by augustaoctavia - not rated, WIP - no summary

Locked Doors by galaxy_skies - T, 2 chapters - “Right.” Pansy all but tosses Hermione into the room – ignores her startled cry – and glares at them both. “Draco is in love with you.” She points at Hermione. “Hermione is in love with you.” She points towards Draco. “Figure it out.” Pansy throws up both of her hands.

Commutatio Conscientia by Undercover_ballerina (undercover_ballerina) - T, one-shot - When Lucius is freed from Azkaban and sent to the Manor on house arrest, Draco is worried he might pull some tricks.

Dimwits & Dragons by avaclava (PaperCraneAudiobooks) - E, one-shot - Draco discovers the magic of muggle tabletop RPG's and their power to bring people together.

Cat-astrophic Conclusions by saneasluna - G, one-shot - After months of domestic bliss, Draco Malfoy begins to piece together the clues; his girlfriend has a secret child with another man - right?

Letters from the past by Undercover_ballerina (undercover_ballerina) - G, one-shot - Neville is the new Headmaster, while he waits for the students to arrive, he receives a package. [WARNINGS: Character Death]

Sacrifices by Hyemi_28 - M, one-shot - Hermione accidentally get pregnant from Draco before the war and she have to make her sacrifices...

Sunshine After the Rain by galaxy_skies - T, one-shot - Like waves crashing into the shore, they’d collided after the war. Not just one mistake, but a pattern of repeated behaviour they should have never indulged in. His breath hot against her neck while he pushed her up against the wall, the way he’d groan her name in a broken whisper when they were finished. The way she’d knot her fingers in his hair as though she never wanted to let him go. But she had. All because he’d lost himself too deeply in the churning waters of his heart and whispered his feelings against her freckled skin.

don't blame me by goldrushrenegade - M, one-shot - Her voice is thin, on the verge of breaking, “What the fuck happened?” His hands push hers out of the way, pushing his shirt back down. She lets him, brain stuck. The image of the freshly cut scars is vivid in her mind, burned into her eyes. She doesn’t need the wounds in front of her to be able to remember them clearly. “There was a misunderstanding,” he says bitterly. Her eyes return to his face. Voice measured and deliberate, she asks, “Who did this?” - Don't blame Hermione for what she does when she finds out who tried to kill her boyfriend.

After Tonight by Dizzle00 - E, one-shot - Hermione gazed at herself in the mirror, changing her earrings for the third time that evening. Her black cocktail dress was shorter than anything she’d typically wear, her black stilettos much higher than she’d normally risk, and her lips painted with a darker shade of red than she’d usually dare. But tonight was far from ordinary; the stakes were far too high—it would be her last chance. Lately, she had buried herself in work, attempting to distract herself from the ache in her chest, knowing that after tonight, Malfoy would be gone.

call me draco by thatblondebitvh - M, one-shot - "Why, out of all people, me?” He raised an eyebrow, waiting. A drop of wine got caught in the corner of his mouth, threatening to drip down his chin. She clung to it like it were her lifeline, only to watch as his tongue flicked out to steal it before it stained his skin. She let out a shaky breath and said, “Because I had nowhere else to go.”

This Could Be Love by galaxy_skies - T, one-shot - At too early o’clock on Saturday morning, when she ought to be sleeping in, especially given the late night she’d had prior, Hermione wakes up to a clattering and a shout from her living room. “Fucking – why the fuck – Granger!” Hermione buries her pounding head under the pillows and hopes very much that the man swearing in her living room is just some terrible dream. A nightmare.

[schmem14]

Hello friends! Recently, I participated in the fourth HP Rare Pair fest, and with 81 unique and beautiful entries it was a veritable FEAST for the eyes and heart and soul. (Check out the whole collection here)

I wanted to take a moment to post highlights of the fics that just really brought me to my knees in hopes that you’ll fangirl/boy/person over them with me!

1. Evergreen by @thecouchsofa (23k)- Harry Potter x George Weasley What would happen if Harry asked George to go to the Yule Ball with him instead of Parvati? This GOF Yule Ball AU is sure to slay you with sheer adorableness. I couldn’t stop smiling and squealing through the whole thing. This rare pair is one of my favorites, and this fic went above and beyond, plus it’s the perfect holiday read! Rating: T

2. Lonely Creatures by @apricitydays-lazynights (5k)- Severus Snape x Giant Squid The prompt to put these two together could easily have been pure hentai crack nonsense (which is a brilliant option) but this story did things to me that I can’t even put into words. It’s tender, melancholy, and cuts to the heart of Severus Snape’s isolation and longing to be seen and loved. The details of this are so richly woven, and I particularly enjoyed the authors’ focus on Mermlish/Merfolk. Standing ovation to this fic! Rating: E

3. Slice of Night by SquibNation10 (9k)- Aurora Sinistra x Severus Snape This was the fic that took me the most by surprise. I love the creativity in taking a character who gets very few canon details and making them real and beautiful and believable. Auror Sinistra is divine in this, and I’ll give some honorable mentions to both Argus Filch and Rolanda Hooch as excellent supporting characters that also don’t typcially get a lot of spotlight. What a gorgeous slice of life fic! Rating: T

3. Quick Quotes and Quibbles by RainstormRadish (3k)- Luna Lovegood x Rita Skeeter Rita and Luna have to work together to cover the wedding of Neville Longbottom and Pansy Parkinson. There’s just something about a story told in unconventional medium that will always ALWAYS pull me in! This unlikely pairing comes together in the sweetest way, their strong personalities balancing each other out until they become a formidable team.  I particularly loved the graphics and paper trail memos/epistolary style storytelling. Rating: T

4. Your seat, it’s the best seat by @the-houseryn (17k)- Ron Weasley x Draco Malfoy MOVE OVER only one bed, there’s a new trope in town and it’s the ONLY ONE SEAT trope!! This was sexy, flirtatous, and hot AF. I’m always down for a Dron fic, but this one is one of the best I’ve read in a while, with some delicious pining and a predictably oblivious Ron. Do yourself a favor and indulge in the lap-sitting fic of the year! Rating: E

5. Vivaldi and Hot Chocolate by @patriceavril (6k)- Percy Weasley x Stan Shunpike What was Percy up to in OTP/HBP? What a lonely life that must have been! This fic was soft and sweet, giving some much-needed love to a character that we all wrote off in canon for being a stuck-up prick. I love how Percy seeks out the warmth and comfort of the Knight Bus, coming back for more because of the kind-hearted and bubbly Stan Shunpike, who always insists on giving Percy free hot chocolate. I never expected to be so enamoured by this pairing, but I am! Rating: T

6. The monster you feed by @ghostfelicis188 (11k)- Regulus Black x Remus Lupin This canon-compliant fic tore me to shreds. TO SHREDS. Like, I am such a simp for tragic Remus romances, and this took the cake. Features: pining artist Remus, and shit-eating cruel Regulus who toys with Remus the whole damn fic. If you like hurt no comfort, this is the fic for you. *Chefs Kiss* Rating: M

7. Gilded Web by @emilyrickman AlihotsyTotsy (8k)- George Weasley x Blaise Zabini I cannot believe that this understated fic packed such a punch in 8,000 words. George agrees to an undercover operation to investigate the mysterious deaths of Mrs. Zabini’s deceased husbands. He is so pure in this, his characterization charming and believable, I just need more of this George! Bonus points for references to “the Sting” Rating: M

8. Sleeping with Ghosts by @ghaniblue (21k)- Harry Potter x Regulus Black x Draco Malfoy My initial thoughts when encountering this relationship tag was something akin to a bewildered head scratch but OMG the best thing about this fest is having expectations completely upended! This fic slayed hard with a slow burn, found family, semi-sentient house renovation angle that had me completely melted by the end. Rating: M

9. The Last Trial of Peter Petegrew by @sleepstxtic (20 k)- Peter Petegrew x James Potter If possible, I’d like to ram this fic down the throats of all my mutuals with a plea to PLEASE READ THIS FIC. I can’t begin to describe in a tiny paragraph what this did to me. Often Peter Petegrew is relegated to the traitor bus in fandom (understandable) but this took every mean and traitorous part of his character and made me almost like him despite his treachery! The format of this was also a delight to read, and I love that Hermione presents the case for Peter Petegrew in this meta purgatory-style courtroom drama. Rating: M

10. Anatomy of a memory by @venom0usbarbie (9k)- Ginny Weasley x Tom Riddle This story was pure poetry wrapped in a sinister diary-shaped package. I love the self-fulfilling prophecy nature of this time loop style storyline, as well as the toxic obsession and manipulation played out between Ginny and Tom. What a mindfuck ending that was, too! Kudos to the “Tom Riddle is his own Warning” tag. Rating: M

11. Sweet Boy by @maraudersaffair (6k)- Narcissa Black Malfoy x Harry Potter A not-quite-fake dating fic with lots of smut, thirst, and mommy/praise kink? Yes, please! I was literally panting by the end of this, Harry and Narcissa are so hot together! Rating: E

12. Growing Suspicion by nocturn (1.8k)- Neville Longbottom x Marcus Flint Someone keeps mutilating Neville’s plants, and he’s going to get to the bottom of it OR that time Marcus expresses feelings but doesn’t understand proper plant care. This fic was A-DOR-ABLE. Love me a good Hogwarts professors/staff fic, and this was just a bite-sized delight to read. Rating: G

13. For Your Burning Gaze by SquibNation10 (22k)- Neville Longbottom x Pansy Parkinson The fic that I most want to see a sequel for award goes to… this Twilight Zone post-war marriage law fic complete with creepy house elves and a very troubled Pansy, who seems to be the only one realizing that something is not quite right! This is one of the best Panville fics I’ve read, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Rating: E

Thanks to @hprarepairfest for putting on another amazing fest!

[drarryspecificrecsdaily]

2023.10.09

Complete fics posted on AO3 this day

1. Darling by @mypissedoffsandwich [E, 2k]   *typo

►“Hello Gorgeous,” Draco greeted, lightly stroking a hand along the emerald lace adorning Harry's ribcage.

2. Making It Up As We Go by @jtimu [M, 5k]

►Years after the war, Draco Malfoy works in the International Portkey Terminal, living a life of people-watching and paperwork. Around the same time, Harry Potter starts getting sent on work travel. A lot of work travel.

3. mockingbird by velkalopsia [?, 4k]

►Teddy Lupin loves his godfather, Harry Potter - his godfather's boyfriend? Not so much.

4. The Moon, The Messenger by words_wording [T, 3k]

►One night, out on the countryside, seventeen-year-old Harry, who is on the run, takes some time to think. His boyfriend, Draco Malfoy, who is not on the run, does the same.

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Fest/Exchange

1. The Doe Between Us by Anonymous [G, 11k]

►Draco's teaching career is taking off alongside his friendship with Harry Potter. The rain that had endured all of summer time turns to snow as the winter solstice comes nearer, and the two of them spend a few chilly nights in the Forbidden Forest. ★ HP Drizzle Fest 2023 | @hpdrizzle

2. Peacocks of the Bride(groom) by Anonymous [T, 7k]

►The Big Day is here! Draco and Harry are finally getting hitched. Will the wedding be a smashing success or will peacock-induced chaos ensue? (It’s the latter, for sure) ★ Unleashed! Fest 2023 | @unleashed-fest

3. show me how you like it by @emeryhall & @hihimissamericanbi [E, 14k]   *typo

►[...] Harry is bored. Draco is a brat. Maybe they should settle their rivalry through a wanking contest using McGonagall's handy dandy Pensieve. ★ HP Kinktober 2023 | @hpkinktober

4. Thunderstruck by Anonymous [E, 8k]

►Professional Quidditch players Malfoy and Potter have been at each other’s throats since they became teammates. When things get ugly during a thunderstorm, their captain is so fed up she’s ready to kick them off the team if they don’t solve their differences, by any means possible. There’s really only one way this can end, right? ★ HP Drizzle Fest 2023 | @hpdrizzle

[hpsaffics]

🏳️‍🌈 WLW Wed: Pride 🏳️‍🌈

A biweekly HP femslash rec list made by the lovely members of the HP SAFFICS (18+) discord server. See all previous rec lists in the WLW Library.

Currently: Pride Previously: Flowers (see list)

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🎉 Long (>10k) 🎉

Unwritten by @pcandaa, @fantalfart [Pansy/Ginny, M, 83.2k] WITH ART!

In which Pansy tries to figure out whether she deserves love and forgiveness while dancing around her feelings for a certain red-headed Quidditch player.

Play Me Like A Love Song by @writcraft, @impasse-trash, @owlpostart [Wilhelmina/Minerva, E, 67.7k] WITH ART!

Minerva McGonagall doesn’t believe in love at first sight, which is why her instant attraction to drag king Wilhelmina ("Will") Grubbly-Plank is so unexpected. War tears apart the wizarding world and as one battle ends Minerva and Will must fight once more, this time for the lives of their friends on Little Compton Street. A love story spanning five decades defined by music, laughter and tears, in which love is not always easy, but it’s always worth fighting for.

the girl who lived (again) by @ink-splotch [trans!Harry/Ginny, G, 10.3k]

Molly tried her best. When Harry had told them, Arthur had asked excitedly, "is this a Muggle thing?" Hermione had hurried out a "no!" and a frantic history of gender diversity in the wizarding world. "It's just that I'm a girl," Harry had said...

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🎊 Medium (3-10k) 🎊

Rosmerta's Special Brew by @lumosatnight [Rosmerta/Andromeda, T, 6.0k]

This is a story about how Madam Rosmerta, of the Three Broomsticks fame, became the unofficial Queer Crisis Counselor for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, Wizardry, and Wixenry. Or, 5 times she helped other baby gays + 1 time they helped her.

strawberry hair, porcelain skin by nudestockings [Luna/Ginny, M, 4.6k]

Ginny Weasley-Potter comes into her own after being with Harry Potter for twenty years. She's afraid and she's uncertain, but she knows one thing: she loves Luna Lovegood more than anything else. Ginny only hopes she will love her just as much.

A Kind of Magic Spell by @gracerene [Susan/Hermione, E, 3.4k]

Hermione and Susan nobly volunteer to conduct a sex magic ritual. Oh, the sacrifice.

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🥳 Short (<3k) 🥳

Dass du glücklich bist (your happiness) by @eleonorebirk [Minerva/Poppy, T, 2.4k]

When a student comes out to Minerva, it reminds her of coming out to her parents and inspires her to change the present

They Bought A Sports Bar by @fw00shy [Cho/Ginny, T, 2.3k]

Ginny buys a sports bar (run-down biker pub, really) and ropes Cho into helping out. They're just business partners, so why does everyone else think they're more?

If It Isn't Her by space_mermaid [Lavender/Millicent, E, 2.0k]

After breaking up with her on-again/off-again boyfriend for the umpteenth time, Lavender heads to a dyke bar. She runs into some familiar characters.

Fleur Shows Her Colours by @lipzlipzlipz [Fleur/Hermione, T, 614]

Hermione comes home early from work and Fleur has something to show her

An Innocent Question by @sansigma [Andromeda/Molly, G, 500]

“Excuse me, I just… I have to ask. How old are you?” The girl looks so painfully earnest, with large brown eyes and a rainbow flag messily painted on her cheek, that Andromeda has to laugh. A second later Molly joins in, her laughter warm as a Weasley jumper.

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🌈 Want more Pride fics? 🌈

@hpqueerfest | AO3

@hppridefest2023 | AO3

@careofmagicalshippers Pride Party | AO3

@hp-fanworks-central Out of the Cupboard Fest | AO3 & AO3

@thethreebroomsticksficfest Pride Fest | AO3

Tags on AO3: Queer Themes | Coming Out | Gender Identity

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[sitp-recs]

HD Mpreg Recs

Following my recent list for HP Wedding Fest it is now time to highlight my favorites from HD Mpreg Fest! I’m very particular about this trope so this list is quite short and personal but you’ll find a great mix of tropes and tones here. I def recommend checking the full collection for more treats. Enjoy!

Established relationship:

🐶 No Condom and a Surplus of Enthusiasm by oldenuf2nb (T, 7k)

Harry and Draco consider more children; the problem is they aren't exactly sure how Draco got pregnant the first time.

Angst:

🩸 Among the Elements by @sweet-s0rr0w (M, 8k)

Harry getting pregnant might have been an accident, but Draco means it when he says that he’s all in. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself all alone in St Mungo’s neonatal unit, making life-or-death decisions for a tiny human he’s never even held. In fact, this wasn’t how any of it was supposed to go…

Romcom:

🩳 in a party bathroom by @the-houseryn (M, 16k)

He hadn't even wanted to go to the ridiculous party, let alone planned on shagging Potter in a port-a-john while he was there. But he did, and oh, what fun the consequences it brought were...

Fluff:

📓 Little Love by @ladderofyears (M, 33k)

Of all the bad ideas that Draco Malfoy had ever had, moving in with Harry Potter was the worst of them. They didn't get on. Harry was judgemental, messy, and a prude who looked on disapprovingly whenever Draco returned home after spending the night with his boyfriend Seb. But, after a broken condom leaves Draco pregnant, he realises everything in his life has to change. The first thing: his relationship with Harry. After that, everything starts to get better.

Smut:

🔮 Shine On, You Crazy Diamond by @lagerloutfic (E, 42k)

Harry has probably always wanted Draco, it just took him a few years to figure that out. A story about the joy of discovering exactly who you are and how easy it can be once you do.