#keeptheotherone

[prewettpotter]

This list is full of Hinny masterpieces. Reblogging to add everything by @seriouslysam8 and “Faintest, Slimmest, Wildest Chance” by @keeptheotherone.

Fic Recs: All-time Favorites

I’ve been meaning to put together several fic recs because there are so many amazing writers out there. I started reading voraciously since end of November 2019, getting completely re-immersed into Harry Potter fanfiction, especially Harry/Ginny (which will make up about 99% of my recs). I haven’t read everything, but by god, I’ve read a lot and am excited to share some amazing stories. There are too many stories to rec in one post, so here are some of my all-time favorites!

Anything with an * is a WIP.

The Changeling by @annerbhp  

Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.

Armistice Series* by @annerbhp  

The thing about war is that it never ends. Not really. The battlefields just change locations. Harry and Ginny after the war. (Sequel to The Changeling)

Bonus Materials for The Changeling and Armistice Series & Lucky* by @annerbhp

Because we’re lucky to receive multiple perspectives/missed moments/and an AU of The Changeling.

All right, be prepared to have your mind blow ten thousand ways. The Changeling and the Armistice Series are the pinnacle to fanfiction in my humble opinion. The themes. The themes. The nuance, the character develop, the exploration of the houses, events and circumstances that shape us but keep the core of us the same, the slowest of all slow burns, the absolutely magnetic attraction between Harry and Ginny, learning to accept who you are, feminism, house unity, realistic post-war politics and ramifications, everything that could have been in one amazing package. If I had one story (I’m counting all of these as one – bite me) with me on an island, this would be it. I could read it forever and ever, and still learn, laugh, and cry. Please read this and realize that Ginny should have been sorted to Slytherin and the epicness that would have ensued.

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Everything of @floreatcastellumposts​, but my particularly favorites are the Harry/Ginny bits in Missing Hogwarts Moments, Slice of Life One-shots, and those only located on her tumblr

Okay, if I had to choose any writer whose writing reminds me the most of canon, whose writing makes me feel in my bones that I’m reading more of the actual series, who has completely spot-on characterizations, who expands my mind what these characters could have been feeling beyond the canon narrative, this is it. Flo has made me laugh, cry, feel all the feels, and desperately wish for more of the canon world, particularly Hinny.

I love her longer series, such as Not from Others, and still need to read the rest of her amazing work (it’s too good to read all at once, and better to spread out as wonderful gifts over time), but it’s really those stolen, happy, pining, angsty, loving moments of Harry and Ginny during Ootp, HBP, DH, and then post-DH that get me.

There are far, far too many to rec, so really just read everything, but my absolute, absolute favorites include:

Missing HBP moment – Harry trapped in a cupboard with Ginny for the first time

Missing HBP moment - Harry falls asleep being held

Realising – Harry realizes he loves Ginny 

Safe – where Harry tells Ron and Hermione that he broke up with Ginny

Missing DH moment - Ron interrupts the kiss

Missing DH moment - Harry thinks about what could have happened with Ginny 

Missing DH moment - Harry stares at Ginny’s dot

Drunk in Love – because who doesn’t love drunk!Harry?

Quizards on the Run – who doesn’t like a good pub trivia?

Aunt Marge’s Even Bigger Mistake – yes, yes, because Ginny is the best

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gone was any trace of you by @annerbhp​ 

An accident at work left Harry with a mysterious case of amnesia and a wife he couldn’t remember.

I have read this story so, so many times, and I still get emotional every time. Amnesia is one of my favorite tropes, but it’s very difficult to get just right in my opinion. Annerb works her magic once again, even managing to make Harry jealous of himself (an absolute favorite trope of mine).

Read it. Read it again. Read it always. I’m writing my own amnesia fic that was inspired by this one and Annerb’s pontificating on what if Ginny were the one with amnesia. Hope it can hold a candle to this gem.

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such a beautiful blank (but smooth it out) by Pocketfullof

Ginny picks a rose, and her world spins out of control.

I read this over ten years ago, when it was originally posted on LJ. It stayed with me all these years, and I was overjoyed to find it again. It fits the amnesia trope, but not in a conventional way. I love Ginny’s struggles with this, her loneliness, the exploration of the point of life, and the aching loneliness of missing someone who is right beside her.

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All right, I’m a bit of a perfectionist, and I also have way, way too many stories to rec that I can’t possibly fit them all in one post, but these are some of the stories I have reread too many times to count, and my love for them never, ever fades. That’s not to say I don’t absolutely love many more fics, but these hold a special place in my heart.

I’ll be breaking out the rest in additional future posts in which I group them by things like tropes (amnesia, friends with benefits, coffeeshop AU, muggle AU). Because I’m a weirdo and am overthinking this even though no one cares about my categorizations.

[read-a-hinny-fic]

I’m trying to find a fic I read awhile back that was mainly a Hinny story, immediately following the war/Battle of Hogwarts and was kinda angsty. There’s a scene where George is attacking Percy, Percy doesn’t fight back, Ginny tries to intervene, and George accidentally ends up punching her in the heat of the moment. The story was so good, I just can’t remember what one it was! Any ideas?

Faintest, Slimmest, Wildest Chance By keeptheotherone i believe is what you’re looking for.

[mizjoely]

keeptheotherone replied to your photo: thisisartbylexie: Let’s skip right to winter…...

@artbylexie Calendar? Did someone say “calendar”? Please tell me this isn’t an old post! I don’t remember seeing this drawing before <3

Yup, it's a new post, she's talking 2020 calendar!!

[accio-library]

Hi!! Do you happen to know any fics about Hinny with huge word count and a lot of chapters? All I ever find is one-shots :( I don't mind if its canon or AU, or maybe people from this page that usually writes prompts about them? Pleaseee

Hi anon! You can always sort fics on AO3 by word count if you’re hoping to find long ones. Here are a few options I found for you - please note that I have not read all of these and thus only recommend some of them based on the author and/or a quick skim of the beginnings. Unfortunately I don’t have the kind of schedule that allows me to read many 100k+ fics every week!

half awake and almost there by @annerbhp (33k)

This is a really excellent and funny modern AU with bonus Ron Weasley. Well worth the read! I enjoyed it thoroughly. 

ecchymosis by @gryffindormischief (24k)

Another lovely modern AU, this time featuring athlete!Harry. Awkward-stranger-neighbors to lovers? So fun to read and well-done.

Faintest, Slimmest, Wildest Chance by @keeptheotherone (120k)

“Harry left Ginny to keep her safe, but Hogwarts during Voldemort’s reign was anything but. Although they both survived, each bears scars from their year apart. The end of a war and the death of a brother don’t make for an easy romance, but as long as there is the faintest, slimmest, wildest chance…. The Weasleys gained and lost a member in one night. Will they ever be whole again?The first of three fics covering the first year after the war; this one focuses on Harry and Ginny’s summer as well as the Weasleys’ recovery as seen through the eyes of Bill and Charlie.”

I haven’t finished reading this one yet so let me know what you think!

[elennemigo]

72, 86, and 123 :)

72. How many pillows do you sleep with?

Just one. When I’m sick I like to sleep more sitting, so I put another one to be more straight. But usually just one, yeah.

86. Favourite character from Finding Nemo? :D

(gif not mine)

123. Can you keep white shoes clean?

I don’t have white shoes, but with three kids around that would be nearly impossible! hahah

Thank you @keeptheotherone for sending me!! :))

From these asks

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Numbers 5 and 15 for the author ask for Fumbling Toward Ecstasy, please! (I love that fic!)

Thankyou

5:Whatpart was hardest to write?

I got really stuck trying to join upbits I already had written—the proposal/ first time and thegraveyard scene, plus I kept deleting, then re-adding the whole bigrebuilding Musgrave in his Mind Palace thing.  I knew where I wantedto end everything and how I wanted to end it, but I struggled gettingthere.  The scene in the bath was also kind of tough, because Ididn’t want to rehash too much of what I’d already said as innermonologue, but I needed them to talk.  I felt like that scene endedrather abruptly and without really addressing the whole reason theywere fighting; I just got kind of tired of writing it and it wasdragging, so I just cut it short.  Then again, conversations don’tend neatly in real life, either, and I don’t think Molly’s over it atall, but she was over it right then.

15: What did you learn from writingthis fic?

Abit of discipline and a bit about just ‘putting a bow on it andcalling it macaroni’ (when I was a floral designer, I had a coworkerwho used that phrase all the time because, like all creative things,designers have a tendency to fuss and pick at a thing they make andit hampers productivity; basically, her quirky way of saying ‘goodenough, finished, onto the next thing’), as well as the fact that Ican write something novel-length in a timely fashion if I put my mindto it (though, that isn’t something I’ve been able to translate intooriginal fiction yet).

Asfor thingsI learned: not a lot of Snapple facts, but I got a better handle onthe geography and culture of West Sussex; where the highest pirateactivity is in the world and where the Royal Navy has ships paroling;a ton of recipes (see below for the cocktail Sherlock makes in thefic, which I’m calling The Drunken_Standard, though it probablyalready has a better name in some mixology book); Land Girlrecruitment policies and tactics during WW2, as well as cosmeticssubstitutes for when the lipstick ran out; the history of Plas Machenmanor; British Easter traditions; a bit more about the ZhuaZhou tradition; lots of things about infant development (I even wentso far as to consult the NHS height and weight chart when I wasconstructing my S4 timeline); a bit about composers, classical music,and 'the Rite that caused the riot’; some things about the history ofdiamond cutting and trends in jewelry throughout the 20thcentury and before; lots of other things I can’t remember.  I rockout with my nerd out when I write—I spend more time researchingthan I do typing.

TheDrunken_Standard

1ozGin

2strawberries (pref. frozen) or 1tsp strawberry syrup

2tsphoney (more to taste based on preference)

1wedge of lemon (or lime) or ½ tsp juice

6-8ozsoda/ seltzer water (depending on how strong you like your drink)

Ice

Muddlestrawberries in the bottom of a glass (any kind will do, doesn’t needto be fancy).  Squeeze lemon/ lime juice into glass. Add honey.  Adda bit of soda/ seltzer and mix to dissolve honey (and/or syrup, ifusing).  Add ice.  Add gin and the rest of the soda/ seltzer; stirgently.  

[thedistantdusk]

Hey! In a recent ask, you listed some whump stories (I didn't even know whump was a thing so thanks for that!) Have you got a list of just regular angst that has a happy ending? Maybe something like Harry getting hurt. I love your stuff!! :)

Haha! Yes, this one I’m more equipped to answer 😅

Here are some of my favorite angst fics that have a happier ending and/or have happier moments. Same disclaimer as before: This is just my opinion and not indicative of anything else, and you may or may not come across content with trigger warnings. I believe (?) they’re each tagged/summarized appropriately, but at this point, I’m just doing my best. Also... please note that I’m not deliberately leaving anyone off the list; these are just ones that come to mind from various authors. Thanks! Making Mistakes by Little0Bird Sharing Life Together by @keeptheotherone Put Your Curse in Reverse by @ellizablue (the whole series is spectacular but this fic in particular is 👌for Angsty!Harry) Slowly Spinning Redemption by EllieHigginbottom Foolish by Tonkaholic  Doom Days by @celtics534 Many stories by YellowWitchGirl, but in particular Bound and Quirks We can’t control (watch me unfold) by @annerbhp The Selkie’s Gift by @jenoramaca  Such a beautiful blank (but smooth it) by PocketFullOf An Endless Love by @reerox67 (super interesting series of fairy tale/mythological AUs) Vexed by @gryffindormischief (looove this author) Things You Shouldn’t Do at Christmas by akissinacrisis Inner Demons by Serendipity50 Ginny Weasley — the Girl Who Lived by @justmattycakes Off-Kilter and August by @remedial-potions Through Shadows by @hpfangal (an awesome WIP that’s super angsty so far!) Nexus by @gryffindorhealer (interesting crossover with Good Omens, if that’s your thing!) Grow Young With Me by @taliesin-19 (trust me, Harry is HURTING) Years to Talk by @ginisbetterthanfirewhiskey Realising by @floreatcastellumposts (HBP angst is my thiiiiing) And last but not least, here are some of the entries from the unofficial 2020 HG discord challenge that centered on the theme of wankst/wangst/sad wanking. ;) Hope this helps! :D

[saffysmom]

@monemenges @iloveyou3000andmore @sunglasswhore @kivgmoriarty @lastoftheconsultingwizards @caramelminx @silver99johnlocked @strangeps3lyricsmuffin @runningtogalaxies @moriartyscrumptious @stcrmborn @cait-booknerd13 @sherlocklovesblog @kherill @drunksherlockandhancuffs @thevulcan1 @keeptheotherone @mychakk @shelleysprometheus @ellis-hendricks @pinkglimmer03 @fibrochemist @juldooz @musicprincess1990 @thecafebean @crnmrtnll @ukthxbye @battledress @kingstinkysblog1 @leargonath 

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[narukoibito]

Fanfic Recs: Married

Wow! You guys really want recs for when Harry and Ginny are married! I usually focus on stories where they are getting together because

for me, but! Since there are so many requests, I’ve done my best to cobble together a list for you even though I may not be the best person to ask based on my reading tastes. Also, wow if you have read every single story of the authors I have rec’ed because even I have not yet (you must know more stories than me then!).

All stories with * indicate that it’s a WIP.

Married without Children

I wish I had more of these – if others have recs, please send my way!

gone was any trace of you by @annerbhp

You’re probably all tired of me rec’ing this story, but hey, it’s one of my favorites and it fits the request!

Ginny is injured in a Quidditch match by @floreatcastellumposts​

I love a panicked Harry.

If the Fates Allow by @thebiwholived

In which our favorite married couple work through some of their trauma after the war.

Snitches, Bubbles, and Pizza by little0bird

A lovely slice of domestic bliss, where Harry takes care of an exhausted, busy Ginny. Made me melt a little inside.

Acaronar by @gryffindormischief

Ahhhh, such an adorable, sultry, warm and gooey delight of a story. It made me feel better on a bad day.

Married with Young Children

I aimed for very young, like not in Hogwarts yet young for this section.

Strangers at Drakeshaugh by Northumbrian

A fantastic Muggle outsider POV of our favorite married couple and their children. It’s not primarily focused on Harry/Ginny, but there’s adventure, there’s lots of interesting ways the Potters interact with and are perceived by these Muggles.

The War Isn’t Over When the Soldiers Come Home by keepcalmsmile

Another great Muggle outsider POV when Harry and Ginny are married. It’s the perspective of a new Muggle nanny, who surprisingly has more in common with the eccentric Potters than she first thinks. 

Blackboards and Broomsticks* by @glisseowrites

An absolute delightful professor!Harry story where, in this universe, he decides to become the DADA professor much sooner than we usually read about. The writing is truly amazing, bringing interesting OCs, seeing Harry transition into teaching, and spending more time with his burgeoning family. 

Unsettled Spaces by tosca

Part I | Part II | Part III

Crossover with Batman: Struggling with her place in a new world, Ginny finds solace in a particular case at work that takes her across the Atlantic and helps her examine her life. I actually never read crossovers, but this one certainly captured my attention! I like seeing Ginny in other careers aside from Quidditch and how her and Harry’s choices might cause rifts, and whether they can bridge the distance.

Just Harry by @glisseowrites

Ginny gets Harry an amazing birthday gift. The banter, the humor, the feels –this story hits such a lovely, soft spot.

Coal by @floreatcastellumposts

Two Christmases, a lifetime apart. For all the things we put Harry through, we always want to see him with the happiness he so very much deserves.

quiddity by @gryffindormischief

James Sirius is quiet, and it’s worrying Harry. Gryffie has a bunch of others and plenty of fluff in her work if you crave more!

a collection of drabbles by @fightfortherightsofhouseelves

There are some adorable dad!Harry stories in this collection, including chapters 14, 16, 19, and 21.

How I Met Your Mum by NaruKoibito (me)

Lily Luna wants to know.

Married with Older Children

Between Walls and Harvest Moons by @ellizablue

During Albus’s third year in Cursed Child timeframe. It’s heavily focused on the Al’s disconnect with his parents. Ginny pays him a visit. There are heartbreaking moments of Harry angsting over his relationship with Al, but I have such a soft spot for Ginny & Al stories, and this one hit all of them.

It’s Tea Time Series* by @ellizablue 

If you’re looking for a multi-chaptered story, this is it! (Though you may have read it already.) It features some of my absolutely favorite married Hinny moments. The third part is much more focused on Next Gen than Harry/Ginny, but definitely worth reading. 

Nostos by @thebiwholived

I don’t even know how to describe this story, but it is so good! It has all the angst and feels and bits of fluff that both kept me going and tore me apart. It had me feeling all the Harry/Ginny feels.

The Brain Has Corridors by pale_and_tragic

Ouch, ouch, such a beautiful piece of how time passes, but Harry and Ginny remain haunted.

There’s This Girl by @keeptheotherone

A lovely, hilarious piece where Harry and James Sirius discuss witches.

And Every Day Is A Start by MagEd

A story where an older Ginny still loves Harry but feels unhappy. Not a typical portrayal of Harry and Ginny, but I loved the realistic sense of a relationship that has grown with time, but is it a problem that things have become...routine? How does one keep the fiery passion in a long-lasting relationship? And is that what one really needs?

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Feel free to check out my other rec lists if you are so inclined!

All-time Favorite recs

Muggle AU / Coffeeshop AU recs

Post-War Canon recs

Missed Moments recs

Pregnancy recs

Outsider Perspective recs

Amnesia recs

In Every Universe recs

Angst recs

SugarQuill recs

Muggle and Wizard/Witch recs

Rivals to Lovers recs

Humor & Gen recs

[keeptheotherone]

Wanna Know a Secret?

Tell me the one fic you associate with keeptheotherone, and I’ll tell you a secret about that story.

[read-a-hinny-fic]

I am looking for this fic where it starts up right after the battle and Harry wakes up the next morning and Ginny yells at him infront of everyone and it is basically the whole summer before the girls go to school. The author also wrote the same story from Ron and Hermiones POV. I also remember that the Weasley siblings sat on the roof of the burrow and got drunk. Do you have any idea what it is? Thanks!!!

Could it possibly be Faintest, Slimmest, Wildest Chance by @keeptheotherone ? :)

[mizjoely]

keeptheotherone replied to your post: My kid called with symptoms that could be...

Your kid is smart and doing the right thing because you taught her well. Hang in there, Mama!

:) She is seeing the PA now and having some tests run and at least I know she’s at the doctors.

[alwaysthesideofwonder]

Get to Know Me

Thank you for tagging me, @keeptheotherone!

3 Ships: Ronmione, Hinny (The Chudley Cannon Fic Fest has had some lovely fics for these), Froi x Quintana (Lumatere Chronicles)

Last Song: Either Thalaivi (remix) by Vidya Vox and Navz-47 or Raavanan by Rolex Rasathy and Navz-47 – I seem to be alternating between running either of them on repeat lately

Last Movie: English – Black Panther, Tamil-Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru

Currently reading: Just finished The Witness for the Dead (lovely sequel/spin-off to The Goblin Emperor for any who love high fantasy and pure cinnamon rolls of a main character) and almost finished with Curses by Lish McBride (very fun gender-bent version of Beauty and the Beast)

Currently Watching: Just finished Kim’s Convenience, working through Navarasa, Mankatha and the current seasons of Brooklyn 99 and Boku no Hero Acadamia

Currently consuming: Sri Lankan style mutton rolls! Finally figured out how to make them…

Currently craving: Chocolate eclairs…or maybe Boston Cream Pie…TBD but definitely needs to have chocolate

Tagging

I have a weird feeling that I might have done this before? But if you’re interested, @ruminationsofaraven, @heyifinallyhaveablog, @allegoriesinmediasres @nithr and anyone else who would like to!

[writingwife-83]

Thanks for tagging me @keeptheotherone this sounds like fun! ☺️

Guidelines: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20,  just list them all.) Choose your favourite opening line, tag some friends!

Here’s my last 20 (wow this is long lol) and it includes a mix of sherlolly and reylo fics. For the ones that the first line isn’t obvious, I indicated the ship...

Green- It all started three weeks ago. (Reylo)

For the Best- Sherlock stepped up to the window, close enough that his nose was nearly touching the glass, riveted go the simple action of trunks being placed one by one into the carriage.

Happy Pi Day- “Sherlock, you got a text from Molly while you were questioning that shopkeeper,” John said, handing over his mobile when he climbed in the cab.

So Do You- “I hope you’ll be very happy, Molly Hooper,” Sherlock murmured, his voice gentle like thunder, and Molly allowed herself to enjoy the way it rolled over her.

The Anderson Method- “My goodness!” Molly exclaimed, walking through the door of 221B.

Bad Day, Was It?- “So...bad day, was it?” Molly asked, stepping back in the the room after beholding quite a sight through the window.

The Treasure of Exegol Island- Rey hoisted herself up once more, reaching for the root near the top of the ledge she’d just toppled over, but it seemed no use.

Away From It All- Molly got out of the rental car, walking around behind it and leaning against a nearby tree as she dialed the number, waiting while the line trilled.

Armistice- Several alarms suddenly blared to life as the ship fell out of hyperspace. (Reylo)

Somewhere Out There- Rey shifted on the creaky cot, flailing in the darkness to hit the clock that was beeping incessantly.

Beholden- Molly Hooper opened the door of her home, stepping outside and switching the sign on the window to indicate that the apothecary was open for business.

His Color- “Hey, Sherlock, where you off to?”

Under the Stars- Rey rode swiftly away from the castle and through the woods until she reached the clearing, stopping right by the border wall before dismounting and tying her horse.

Not the Same- Molly stepped into the shower, breathing the steam in deep and closing her eyes as the hot water caressed her tired body.

Hard to Get Rid Of- Ben and Rey walked briskly down the street, hair plastered to their faces and clothing literally dripping.

First Night- The crickets were almost deafening, Molly thought to herself with a chuckle as she stepped out the back kitchen door.

Drowning- It was difficult to believe this was the very same spot. (Sherlolly)

Finally Whole- Rey lifted her hand, feeling drops as they started coming down.

All Better- Molly walked cautiously, blackened rubble crunching beneath her feet with every step.

Impressive- Sherlock walked back from the car, frustrated with himself and ready to apologize to Molly that he still hadn’t been able to find matches.

Ok so my opening lines are kinda...blah. 😆 hard to choose a favorite for that reason, but I guess I’ll go with #2. I will now tag @musicprincess1990 @simplyshelbs16xoxo @englandsgray @love-yellow-door @strawberrypatty and anyone else who would like to participate! 🙌🏻

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keeptheotherone

In response to the "my fav fic of yours"--I LOVED "Longer Than the Road That Stretches Out Ahead," obviously, but I'm surprisingly fond of Ficlet Cemetery.

(Copy-pasted from a PM in response to some meme thing I reblogged a while ago and I’m just getting to the response now.)

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Thank you <3

It's funny, but Ficlet Cemetery is already my fourth most popular work (at least on AO3, sorted by kudos).  Doing ficlets is fun, I'm starting to understand why so many people do them now.  I always thought they were a waste of time.  I take myself entirely too seriously and think everything needs to be meaningful and have a purpose and be perfect; stepping back from that and just letting it go for a while was pretty nice.  Like, to the point it could have become addictive.  Like, the next step would have been just inviting everyone to Gdocs to watch me type, y'know?  It was that level of instant gratification for writing, which is nice sometimes, but dangerous to good health.  

Anyway.

[romionestinyballoflight]

Would you mind sharing those missing moments fanfic recs? Thanks so much!

*cracks knuckles* Let’s do this.

I apologize for taking so long with responding to this, it took me quite a bit of time to comb through all of the missing Romione moment fics I have saved on my fanfiction.net account.

Also, I’ll be splitting this up into a few different sections because a lot of the same authors are on my list.

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Promise by Athenais777 -- The first few minutes after Ron and Hermione arrive at Shell Cottage; first person perspective.

I Want You by jesrod82 -- Deathly Hallows piano scene without Harry present; SMUT.

A Quiet Beauty by keeptheotherone -- Bill catches Ron holding a sleeping Hermione one night at Shell Cottage.

Let’s Talk by thesecondshelf -- Not necessarily a Romione missing moment, but a missing moment between Harry and Ron where they discuss Ron’s feelings for Hermione.

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*The following fics are by HawthornBlood141*

The only moment we were alone -- Romione at Shell Cottage; short and sweet.

There is something I need to tell you -- Based off a Romione deleted scene from Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

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*The following fics are by LoveIsAzureBlue*

Midnight Swimming and the Kiss That Almost Was -- Ron convinces Hermione to go with him for a midnight swim in the black lake toward the end of sixth year.

Hermione’s True Boggart -- Despite what everyone thinks, no one truly knows that Hermione’s deepest fears have nothing to do with grades.

Torture and Tenderness -- Another take on what happened between Ron and Hermione after arriving at Shell Cottage.

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*The following fics are by luvscharlie*

Otherwise Occupied -- Ron and Hermione manage to slip away during Bill and Fleur’s wedding for some alone time; short and sweet; SMUT (kind of).

Always Beside You -- Ron appears at Hermione’s house after she sends her parents to Australia; SMUT (kind of).

It’s All in How you Play the Game -- Ron and Hermione play a game of Wizard’s Chess one night while at Grimmauld Place in Deathly Hallows; SMUT (kind of).

This Kiss -- Hermione, tired of waiting for Ron to, takes initiative and makes a move the night before the Seven Potters mission; short and sweet.

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*The following fics are by Iggity*

A Red Water Bottle -- Ron comforts Hermione through something she never thought he would.

Oddly Relieved -- Another take on what happened between Ron and Hermione after arriving at Shell Cottage.

Showers -- Hermione gets a visitor while showering at Shell Cottage.

In the Dark of the Night -- Ron sneaks up to Hermione and Luna’s room at Shell Cottage after not being able to sleep.

Sleepless at Shell Cottage -- Ron sneaking up to Hermione and Luna’s room at Shell Cottage in the middle of the night through Luna’s perspective.

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*The following fics are by OtterAndTerrier*

Yule Brawled -- Ron and Hermione acknowledging their feelings for each other (although not to each other) during fourth year; multi-chaptered.

An unusual taste -- Ron tries to share some Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans with Hermione after sitting down with her in the library during sixth year.

Left unsaid -- Ron and Hermione help each other bathe after their respective injuries (Ron’s splinching and Hermione’s torture) in Deathly Hallows.

Two to five -- Ron doesn’t want his first kiss with Hermione to be their last one.

Comfort -- Ron is there for Hermione when she starts missing Crookshanks.

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*The following fics are by TMBlue*

Clean -- Ron asks Hermione to stand watch while he bathes; SMUT (kind of).

Your Words -- Ron reads to Hermione while waiting for her to wake up at Shell Cottage.

Stare -- Ron and Hermione have a little bit of a staring contest while in the tent.

Chapstick -- Hermione lends a hand when Ron’s lips are chapped.

Sharing Sleep -- All of the times Ron and Hermione fell asleep together; multi-chaptered.

Taboo -- Not necessarily a Romione missing moment, but a missing moment between Harry and Ron where they have a conversation about Hermione after Malfoy Manor.

What You Want -- Ron and Hermione have a conversation during Bill and Fleur’s wedding.

Embers -- Hermione has a revelation while recuperating at Shell Cottage.