#narcissa is a bamf

[romaine2424]

Weekly Blog July 21, 2023

Well, I didn't mean to take this long to get back to my blog, but priorities. LOL. The priority was my WIP fic. I've yet to find a beta, but what I did find was Grammarly Pro. My daughter has a subscription. She uses it for final papers for school. I'm sorry, but I'm old and didn't know this AI app existed. So I ran each of my 20 chapters (110K) through the app, and wow, did I learn a lot. As I said in previous posts, what I needed help with was SPAG, sentence structure and word usage. My alpha and I cover the plot continuity and canon issues. It's canon divergent after HBP, so sometimes things slip in that happened in HPDH. *oops* I also ran my the @hd-fan-fair fic through it.

The app does have its problems with what it suggests sometimes. But it's easy enough to work around those. As it doesn't understand the content, it continuously dings me for using pronouns, especially He. And no, I don't want every time I use the word order to be Order or cloak to be Cloak. But thank you for showing me that I use the words just, that, and over a ridiculous amount of times. And thank you for fixing all the double spacing between sentences in the chapters I wrote in 2007 with a simple push of a button. And thank you for reminding me that when someone is going to sit that I don't need to specify that they are going to sit down, or rose up from the chair, or walked over to the exit door.

So, that's what I've been doing, along with a bit of reading. I have two recs! One Drarry and the other Narcissa with a side of Drarry. Both fics are new!

What I've been reading:

The first fic comes from @hd-wireless, which is currently posting. About This Place (10K) by Anon. Here's the Summary:

Harry left everything, including Draco. Harry’s returned to everything, including Draco. Things are never quite so simple, though perhaps they could be. Based on ‘You and I’ by Lady Gaga for Wireless 2023.

This fic is dripping with atmosphere. The majority of the story takes place in a small burlesque bar called Ronnie's. Well, the author is much better than me in describing it:

Within the tiny burlesque bar (or, not-quite-burlesque bar, as Ronnie would say) are the queers that are a shade too queer for the regular gay clubs. Trans butches are ogled by confused twinks, a pretty femme in the middle of the room teases salivating straight women who came here just for fun, and a tall drag queen with an auburn wig flowing down to her waist is on the main stage, singing with a sea of androgynous dancers behind her, winking at her pianist as she launches into a song they most definitely did not rehearse beforehand. The pianist looks annoyed, but really, he’s good enough that he can handle anything Ronnie throws at him. His long blond hair is half up in a bun, and despite his winged eyeliner and red lips and high heels, he’s probably the most unassuming person in here. He’s very pretty, but also concentrated in a way that doesn’t invite people in; you would feel intrusive saying hello, or asking for his number. He’s wearing all black: high waisted jeans, a well-fitted turtleneck—his uniform.

The story, as the summary stated, is about Harry returning to London after travelling for a few years. He and Draco had been in a relationship before he left, and now Harry wants him back. Love this trope. Draco was hurt that Harry left, really hurt. And now, when Harry walks into Ronnie's, he knows he'll succumb to Harry's wants, but there will be resistance. Working through the turmoil of misunderstandings and being scared to take a second chance can sometimes be frustrating to read with this trope. BUT NOT HERE. The author's writing is so beautiful and poignant you become fully immersed. Harry's revelation about his time away, why he went away, and why he's back is just guh! Draco doesn't stand a chance. LOL. Still laughing about the couch!

About This Place by Anon on AO3

The second fic is Night Dragon, Dawn Bird (20K) by Xenjyn (AO3). As the author says in her notes, this is the story that gives Narcissa the agency she deserves. And it is pure poetry. The Summary is just two lines:

"Is Draco alive? Is he in the castle?" "Yes."

It begins with the time period right after the war but before the trials. The location is Malfoy Manor, where Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco are living in the midst of the destruction left by Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Narcissa is lying in bed as Lucius sleeps soundly next to her, and she's contemplating all that came before that led the family to this point in time. Draco is traumatized and coming into his own revelations.

Draco is alive and hidden in one of the midnight dark parlors, knees drawn to his chest, sitting in a chair which used to swallow him when he was young. Now he’s too tall for it, his long legs curled to his chest and his hands clutched tight around them, his face hidden in his knees. He’s sleeping, or weeping. Shoulders rising and falling. Or trembling.

...

Perhaps he sleeps less than her, now. The blanket she conjures flutters around his shoulders, weighted, warmed with a charm. It barely touches him but his eyes open, a frightened start, and then her hand is in his hair, thicker than she remembers it, curling at his temples, stroking over his scalp. “It’s only me, my darling. Sleep.” “Mum,” His voice is so small, so rasping, like he were ill, in the deepest clutch of a fever. His hand finds her wrist, squeezing tight. “ Mum . ”

There is a dreaminess to this story. We're immersed in Narcissa's thoughts, and they flit from the past to the present and conjecture of what's to come. And there is a background voice in her thoughts: Bellatrix. She's always there pushing Narcissa with her comments. It's quite creepy but oh-so-delicious.

Bellatrix spins, pulses at her, a star-shine fading in and out, closer and distant, like the voice that used to sneak into her room, like the whisper of a laugh when they were girls, like the hiss of madness outside Severus’s door. Cissy, Cissy, Cissy. She calls, I can ’t sleep, Cissy. I’m bored, Cissy. Play with me, Cissy.

There are four relationships (Narcissa/Lucius, Narcissa & Draco, Narcissa & Harry, Harry/Draco) that we are privy to, and the most surprising is the one between Harry and Narcissa. That forest scene was a nexus point for both. They're connected. But the most heartbreaking is between Lucius and Narcissa. We're treated to their past and how they got together. How much they were in love, but then, Lucius fucked up. I won't give it away, but it was one of the most insightful scenes I've read in dealing with their marriage. There is a side of Drarry in the story, and it's like a soothing balm with everything else that is going on.

I feel like I'm failing to say how good this story is in how beautiful it is to experience Narcissa and her path to her agency. Never forget she is a Black witch. Bellatrix says it best. Cissy, not a threat?

Night Dragon, Dawn Bird by Xenjyn on AO3

I hope you get a chance to read both these fics and please give them comments of love.

I would love to know if you use or have used Grammarly and what you thought of it.

That's all for now,

Rom

[iwriteasfotini]

The Prince's Pact - Author Note

Oh my, I just went back and read my post for THATS which was my pre-posting brain dump. Guess what? It has zero notes. ZERO. Which is perfectly fine as I certainly do not like, reblog or comment on every post I read. Hahaha! It did make me wonder if I am wasting my time writing this... But I am not. Because reading what I wrote about THATS was hilarious and awesome and I couldn't have agreed with myself more.

Ok, enough of that. The Prince's Pact, installment number two, begins posting TOMORROW! Woot woot.

Here is what I have learned about posting on Ao3 since posting THATS:

Ao3 unfortunately messes with formatting when a word in italics is combined with punctuation not in italics. Real bummer that.

Posting is pretty anti-climactic. I was so hyped to post THATS, and by the end I was thinking, can we just be done with this! Nothing happens. I push that post button and that's about it.

Getting kuddos and comments is the BEST! I love comments in particular. I wish more people who read works on Ao3 would leave both of these. I generally think more people are reading and enjoying my work that let me know about it.

I am actually reading each chapter within a few days of posting it this time. I felt SO removed from THATS. People left comments and I couldn't remember what they were talking about. Blah. Not fun. This time I am going to stay more up to date.

Related to number 4, I am doing one more edit as I post. Because I had to edit THATS again AFTER I posted it and that was not fun.

It is a great little fic. I love going behind the doors of Slytherin house. Their vibe is so different from the Gryffindors.

And this installment begins to introduce my world building through Dark magic. I was heavily inspired by Evitative by Vichan for many of the concepts I present in this fic. So much so I had to reach out to them to get permission to use them, which they graciously gave me. But I also expand on it. It only grows from here.

The friendship dynamic between Severus, Regulus, and Lily is so special to me. It is not what you think. Or maybe it is exactly what you think when you consider you have two socially awkward and rather manipulative Slytherins and an outgoing Gryffindor. If you enjoyed Lily in THATS, you get far more of her in TPP. Though she is a little less into activism and more into magic in this one.

What else can I say? James and Sirius are portrayed as the menaces they are considering this is Severus' POV. But I'm certainly not going to hate on them. I love those boys.

I don't know how my Severus will jive with the Snape Fandom which seems to be pretty rigid in how Severus should be characterized canonically. I suppose all I can say is that I am writing with canon adult Severus' demeanor in mind. I really enjoy him as a character. There is absolutely no Severus bashing in my writing. Merely a boy who makes some questionable choices and has to live with the consequences. But in this work we get to see inside his mind, a bit of why he does what he does in later works. He is also brilliant. But in a far less showy way than Lily and Regulus.

The Snily is there. It isn't subtextual, but it is two thirteen year olds, so you know, just figuring out their feelings for the most part. Very awkward. There might be a kiss...

We will see how my Severus and Regulus friendship is received. Regulus really needs someone. Sirius was his someone. Then Sirius went to Hogwarts and he was left alone. Since then he has been very lonely. He has his quirks but he likes physical affection from a person he trusts. Severus doesn't think he needs more friends outside of Lily. And he is not into physical affection, very sensitive body boundary (he and I have this in common). They come from two different social classes and upbringings. But I think they work really well paired up in a platonic friendship which oscillates between brotherly and allies.

Wandless magic is a huge component of the story. I enjoy showing the characters beginning with rudimentary skills and working for years to get better, stronger, and then be able to perform insane feats of magic. This is the first stone of that foundation for the ones who do wandless magic. Like the Dark magic world building, it grows and grows through the rest of the school year.

I don't feel this work is as nostalgic as THATS. I got all the nostalgic world building out of the way in THATS. We see far less of Severus in lessons (except DADA and Potions) than we did of Sirius in THATS. It's intentional. Who wants to sit in lessons for seven installments? I don't have great story arcs through my works. So what keeps them interesting is building up a different piece of the world and the relationship development. Thankfully those things can make a work which doesn't have a mystery to solve somewhat engaging.

Will people miss seeing their beloved Marauders in this fic? Perhaps. Do I characterize the Slytherins the way which is popular right now? Not in this one. And probably only a little bit through Rosekiller in later works.

But I do think The Prince's Pact will resonate with at least some people. I love reading it. I feel just as happy reading it as I do reading THATS. I laugh, I smile, I shake my head, and my heart breaks a bit for these young teens who are trying so hard to figure the complexities of life out. They already start having to make HUGE adult decisions no thirteen year old should have to make.

This is Severus' big work (until his later installments). He isn't seen much in The Bonds of Friendship because... well, it is James' POV. And we do see him again in The Heart of the Lion but Regulus is a bit preoccupied with James to be honest. Poor Sev. I think he comes back strongest in installment six, The Changing Times since that is Lily's POV. So if you are a Severus enthusiast, enjoy this installment while it lasts. And if you are less enthusiastic about Severus, we get back to the other Marauders pretty quick. AND please give the man a chance! He is actually really interesting when not portrayed as either a victim or an evil villain. Severus is neither and both? It is complicated. But that is what is fun about writing a Marauders story where he plays a large role but isn't the sole main character. We see both his good and his bad. And that goes for all the characters. None of them are pure good or pure evil. They all do terrible things. They all do wonderful things.

I think what is most important for people to see in these characters is they are all capable of love. And they all have people they love and are loved by. It looks different for every character in the series, but love is at the heart of every meaningful mutual relationship. That isn't to say Severus loves James or Sirius. But eventually they are forced to find common ground in who they love. It's like a big web, everyone is interconnected and even rival relationships become important or are flipped on their heads.

I hope this work takes you home as much as THATS did. I love Hogwarts. Seeing it from the Slytherin perspective is somewhat different. If you read the story and especially if you enjoy the story, I hope you will share with me and with others! It means so much to me to learn people found my writing enjoyable.

-for our time is not infinite

[star-blitz]

chapter 11 sneak peek!!

[gayliketheancients]

As promised, fuckers.

Come and get your Regulus raising Harry fill over on AO3.

2-Family Home

[realitybitesyouknowit]

Chapters: 33/33 Fandom: Harry Potter - Fandom, Harry Potter (books) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy, Millicent Bulstrode/Pansy Parkinson, Luna Lovegood/Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley/Hermione Granger, Narcissa Malfoy/OFC Characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini, the whole gang basically, Minerva McGonagall, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Gilderoy Lockhart Additional Tags: abusive dursley's, Abusive Lucius Malfoy, Fic based on a tumblr prompt, multi-chapter fic, Albus Dumbledore learns he's a bloody fucking idiot, Snape learns he's an arse, And slowly learns not to be so much of an arse, maybe..., Gryffindor/Slytherin Friendships, Inter-House Friendships, Fix-It, AU, obviously, if you haven't got that, Sporadic Updates, Unreliable Narrator, The golden trio is basically a golden clusterfuck, because everybody is friends now yay, Well - Freeform, Somewhat, slytherins are cool okay?! Series: Part 1 of The much better, Dursley's can fuck off, Slytherins are people too AU Summary:

So this is based on a tumblr prompt by Mauraders4evr (https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard/blog/marauders4evr) "Harry Potter AU where Harry is hiding in the cabinet in Borgin and Burkes. And he sees Lucius grab Draco with his cane. And he hears the hiss, “What did I tell you?” And he hears the quiver in the blonde boy’s voice, “Don’t touch anything.”

And Harry knows.

Because he’s used the voice that Draco uses for the past twelve years.

He knows.

Because now that he’s lived with the Weasleys for over a month, he knows that that’s not the way that a father’s voice should be.

He knows..."

And it wouldn't leave me alone so...

[kitsune024]

More Harry Potter Recs

Dramione Fic Recs

Dragon's Heartstrings by pinkinku I Chapters: 33/33 I Completed Inspired by Manacled, Wartime, Forced Marriage, High Reeve Draco, Nobody Wins the Battle of Hogwarts and The War Goes On, Dark Fic, Minor Pancy/Harry

High Reeve Draco Malfoy is not only Voldemort’s most trusted Death Eater but an undercover agent for the Order, plotting Voldemort’s downfall from the inside out as well. After a fair trade with the Order, the High Reeve asks for the highest sacrifice – to make the brightest witch of her age Hermione Granger his wife.

A Year and A Day by AMLKoko I Chapters 86/86 I Completed CEO Draco Malfoy, Arranged Marriage, Marriage Contracts, Slow Burn

Hermione had hit rock bottom when Narcissa Malfoy offered her something she couldn't refuse. She was without a job, without prospects, and nearly homeless, so she had to say yes. But Hermione regretted ever opening that door to Narcissa Malfoy because falling in love hurt, especially when she knew her marriage to Draco Malfoy wasn't built to last forever.

This Time Around by Burntbeachglass I Chapters 3/? I Death Eater Draco, Spy Draco, Time Travel Fix-It, Draco is terrifying, Bamf Hermione

Draco Malfoy switches sides halfway through the Second Wizarding War, but by the time he does, its too late. When the war ends in a final, bloody battle that leaves Draco the last man standing he uses the remnants of the spell they had sacrificed everything to keep Voldemort from casting to send himself back in time. When he wakes up two years in the past he only has one goal. Hermione Granger died to end the war the first time around. This time—he’ll do anything it takes to make sure that never happens.

Reborn by AnnaJohnson72 I Chapters 11/? I Gryffindor Draco, Disowned Draco, Depressed Draco, BAMF Draco, Hogwarts Fifth Year, Hogwarts Sixth Year, Ron Weasley Bashing, AU - Canon Divergence

Despite popular belief, Draco isn’t a coward. He is sly and ambitious, he's the perfect Slytherin. At least he's supposed to be. But he’s also smart, and he can be loyal. And believe it or not brave too. When Draco's 5th year goes off the rails, he's forced to show the world who he really is. Includes disownment, re-sorting, successful BAMF Draco.

Metanoia by isobelx I Chapters 77/77 I Completed Draco Malfoy Redemption, Slow Burn, AU - Canon Divergence, Hogwarts Fourth Year, Hogwarts Fifth Year, Hogwarts Sixth Year, Horcrux Hunting

When it becomes clear the path his father has chosen for their family will lead to nothing but pain and suffering, Draco Malfoy is forced to question everything he's ever been taught. In his quest for survival, and with the help of an unlikely ally, he'll embark on a journey of transformation and self-discovery, that will ultimately change the very foundations of his identity. or What if Draco Malfoy decided he did not want to be a servant to the Dark Lord long before he was forced to join his ranks?

Antinomian by thestarsoforion I Chapters 37/? I AU- Canon Divergence, Secret Relationship-Well Not That Secret, Harry And Ron Are Oblivious, Unhealthy Relationships, Obsessive Draco, Obsessive Hermione, Morally Grey Draco, Morally Grey Hermione, BAMF Hermione, BAMF Draco, Death Eater Draco, Ron Weasley Bashing, Remus Lupin Bashing

He's always watched her. He can't help it. Merlin help him, he's been fucking trying though. She hates him. He's a vile, bigoted arsehole. Of all the people who have made her feel small, who have made her have to fight and scrape and claw for her place in this world ever since she was eleven, he's the worst of them all. But when things take a turn at the Yule Ball, Draco Malfoy decides he's done fighting himself, and Hermione Granger is left floored, struggling to understand this new, strange version of him.

Dramione with Fanart

Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin I Chapters: 75/75 | Completed READ THE TAGS High Death Eater Draco, Smut, Inspired by Manacled, Violence, War The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by speechwriter | Chapters: 33/33 | Completed Canon Divergence, Slow Burn, Redemption, Horcrux Hunting, Draco with the Golden Trio Timeless by alexandra_emerson I Chapters 50/50 I Completed Time travel, Time Loop, Drama and Romance, Married Couple, Redeemed Draco, Tearjerker, mystery Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse by rizzlewrites. I Chapters 84/84 I Completed High Reeve Draco, Post-Apocalyptic, Zombies, Slow Burn, scientist Draco, Horror, BAMF Draco, BAMF Hermione, BAMF Harry Things Without Remedy by onebedtorulethemall I Chapters 32/32 I Completed Time Travel, Auror Draco Malfoy, Time Turners, Draco Redemption Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 I Chapters 51/51 I Completed Slow Burn, Past Drug Addiction, Healing, Fluff and Angst, Romance, blueberry scones Regression by WritexAboutxMe I Chapters 32/32 I Completed Murder Mystery, Auror Draco, Slow Burn, Tattooed Draco Malfoy, Draco loves muggle pens, Past Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley Let The Dark In by senlinyu I Chapters: 33/? I No Voldemort au, Durmstrang Student Draco, Dark Magic, Slow Burn, Triwizard Champion Hermione Granger, No Voldemort Does Not Mean No Bigotry, Morally Grey Hermione The Choices We Make by Stacygenesis I Chapters 49/49 I Completed Hogwarts Sixth Year, AU - Canon Divergence, Memory Loss, War, Slow Burn, Light Ron Bashing, Protectiveness, Pining, Eventual Smut

Bookmark Series

This World or Any Other by @olivieblake I Part 1-3 I Completed hermione is the one to find draco in the bathroom, Canon Divergence

[maxdibert]

Hello :))

Do you ship characters? If you do, what hp ships do you like? Do you like any snape ship?

:))

Well, of course! Hahaha, I’ve always been total shipper trash in any fandom. Yes, yes, of course I ship.

When I was a teenager, I used to read a lot of Dramione. These days, I’m not really into that dynamic because it feels super toxic to me, BUT I do enjoy it when the story explores them as adults, even with their canon kids, and they meet again years later in a setting where they’ve both matured. I also like Hermione/Viktor Krum because it’s super cute, honestly. I’m not going to lie.

I’m old-school FF.net, so I’ve always had a soft spot for Luna/Theodore Nott, which became really popular in the late 2000s. And sticking with crack!ships, one of my current favorites is Neville/Pansy. It might seem weird, but OMG, THE DYNAMIC. Soft boy/BAMF girl—my cardio. Oh, and Cho/Dudley, because it’s absurd as hell, but canonically Cho married a Muggle, and what better irony for the Dursleys than ending up with a magical grandchild? Lol.

If we’re talking canon ships, I ship Dumbledore/Grindelwald so much because, while I have a lot of issues with Dumbledore, old-man yaoi gets me every time. Add the drama, and they have everything needed for a tragic gay Greek tragedy, and I live for the angst. Please, give me all the pain. I also love Lucius/Narcissa because I hate the theory that Lucius was abusive or that they didn’t love each other. They absolutely loved each other deeply, and as someone who was a teenager during the Gossip Girl boom, I have a soft spot for sassy old money couples who are awful people but are madly in love with each other.

When it comes to Severus, the most popular ships are usually with Hermione or Harry, and honestly, I find those really problematic because: 1) They’re his students (and I don’t like teacher/student dynamics at all; the power imbalance makes me so uncomfortable), and 2) He literally saw them grow up. He met them when they were 11, literal children. I don’t mind age gaps if both characters meet as adults (and by adults, I don’t mean 18—I mean 20+), but if one of them was a child when they first met, that’s a huge trigger for me. Then there’s Snily, which I only like in a platonic sense. I don’t think Severus and Lily would have ever worked as a couple. Like, ever.

And then there’s shipping him with any of the Marauders, which is a huge no for me because they literally sexually assaulted him. Honestly, the least problematic one is Snupin, but even then, I don’t like shipping Lupin with anyone (not even Tonks, lol) because I think he’s trash, and honestly, anyone deserves better than Lupin as a partner, lmao.

Nah, I don’t ship Severus with any canon characters. I much prefer OCs or Reader inserts.

[weird-obsessed-girl]

Drarry Fic Recs

organised through word count. I’m currently waist-deep into my drarry obsession.

masterlist (including wolfstar, tomarry and jegulus)

more fics to come

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1-20k

and Lucius will never know - tryslora

kinky kristmas, desk sex | E | 1k

Spell It On The Tiles - isamijoo

post-howgarts, divination, established relationship, marriage | G | 1.3k          

I don't want that (I actually do) - Maree_MeDLM

fluff and humour, getting together, post-war, oblivious draco, fluff and crack | M | 2k

Slammed - Faith Wood (faithwood)

8th year, kissing, harry makes habit of acosting draco | G | 2k

Harry Potter & The Accidental Confession - ghostboi

ememies to friends, accidental confessions, fluff, mutual pining, supportive ron, meeting the parents, hogwarts | G | 3k

Everything and Nothing - XxTheDarkLordxX

post-hogwarts, time travel, hurt/comfort, angst | T | 4k

Slythering Eigth Years are Shit at Potions (or are they?) - thecouchsofa

Slytherins trying to be match-makers, love potions | M | 4k words

Take You Made - tackytiger

mutual pining, masturbation, voyerism, auror harry, unspeakable draco, light angst | E | 4k

Hold My Hand - bafflinghaze

fluff and angst, established relationship, kinda secret relationship, st mungo’s | M | 4k

Who Said Draco Malfoy Can’t Dance? - Yesbocchan

Drinking Games, Truth or Dare, Lap Dancing | E | 4.5k            

At Second Sight - kcstories

canon divergence, getting together, romance, smut, enemies to lovers, first time | E | 4k

Elaborate, Correct, and Assiduously Observed - peu_a_peu

post-war, marriage | T | 4k

Purebloods Have Elf on a Shelf, Too? - Moon_Peach, Owl_Postmaster

christmas fluff, domestic fluff, bamf narcissa, elf on a shelf, roomates, friends to lovers, mutual pining | 4k

The Perfect Catch - tryslora

mpreg, fluff and angst, misunderstandings | T | 4k

Of Relationships and Daily Prophets - clover71, radcliffe_bass

angst and humour, fluff, the daily prophet | T | 5k

The Foolproof Plan - radcliffe_bass

alternate reality, romance, angst and humour | T | 5k

Games Night - Agentmoppet

Hogwarts 8th Year, House Unity, Muggle Games, Confident Draco, Flustered Harry, First time, Strip Poker | E | 5k

so lie to me tonight - M0stlyvoid (you have to be an Ao3 user)

Hogwarts 8th Year, Drarry through Ginny’s POV, Breakup, Heartbreak, Hopeful Ending | M | 5k

The Way You Say My Name - InnerLilith

auror partners, getting together, banter, ridiculous pet names, flirting | E | 5k

Draco at Nineteen - birdsofshore

Time Travel, Age Difference, Hogwarts 8th Year, First Time | E | 5k

If stars died of old age - DefNotForWork

breaking up and making up, veela draco, angst with happy ending | 5k

Of Foolish First Love - keidaught

pining, yule ball, 4th year, angst, resolved sexual tension | T | 5k

Double L in the Broomshed - GingerTodgers

Established Relationship Reveal, Radio Announcement | M | 5k

Snow Globe - BummedOutWriter

auror harry, professor draco, amnesia, mpreg, memory loss | G | 5k

I’ve Got Soul (But I’m Not A Soldier) - Imsiriuslyreading

BAMF Regulus Black, Fix-it, Ghost Regulus | G | 5k

His Little Something - chibaken

Hogwarts 8th Year, Size Kink, Plot what Plot, Top Harry | E | 6k

Trapped in a Blue Haze - MourningElegence 

Draco finds out about the Dursleys treatment of Harry, Established Relationship, Hurt/Comfort, Domestic Fluff, Top Draco | E | 6k

A House Elf Affair - Paradi

fluff and smut, getting together, house elf magic, awkward flirting, mpreg, humour, pining | E | 6k

Doer of Good Deeds - Lomonaaeren

romance, humour, matchmaking, 8th year | T | 6k

Just Strangers without Memories - saratinearchive

post-war, hurt/comfort, auror harry, curse breaker draco, angst with happy ending | E | 6k

Matched Set - astolat

Hogwarts 8th Year, Size kink | E | 6k

Who Shagged Harry Potter? - Faith Wood (faithwood)

smut, humour, hogwarts eigth year | E | 6k

A Ghost of Blissful Feelings - alpha_exodus

consentual non-consent, kink negotiation, 8th year, love confessions | E | 6k

Snug - Moonflower_Rose

coming untouched, touching bits in public, draco peeking | E | 6k

Kiss-Kiss - who_la_hoop

five times fics, boys kissing, silliness | E | 6k

All Tied Up - MyNameIsThunder

Hogwarts 8th Year, Secret Relationship | M | 6k

Amortentia, Harry. Amortentia! - puddinghater26

love confessions, idiots in love, potions class, enemies to lovers, fluff | T | 6k

Like This and Like This (Dreams of Lace) - primaveracerezos

Friends to Lovers, Office Sex | E | 7k

Our Little Life - tackytiger

post-hogwarts, time travel, dream sex, falling in love, past lives, idiots in love | M | 7k

(Un)Calculated Risk - loveglowsinthedark

Hogwarts 8th Year, Established Relationship, Humour, Secret Relationship | E | 7k

Distraction - kcstories

hogwarts era, fluff and smut, enemies to lovers, pwp | E | 7k

Making love (out of nothing at all) - saratinearchive

mutual pining, canon divergence, getting together, friends to lovers, soft draco, post-second war, slow burn, smut | E | 7k

How to Handle an Enemy - who_la_hoop

truth or dare | E | 7k

Intention - The_Sinking_Ship

enemies to lovers, secret relationship, jealousy, happy ending, smut | E | 7k

A Perfect Fit - nothing_left_sacred

Mpreg, Plot what Plot, Veela Draco, Werewolf Harry | E | 8k

What I thought - bafflinghaze

auror harry, unspeakable draco, pining, fluff, happy ending, secret relationship, top draco | E | 8k

Ransoms - dysonrules

auror partners, adventure, flirty draco | M | 8k

If your mean to ... - Maree_MeDLM

married drarry, protective harry, fluff and crack, draco in muggle world, harry keeps on saving draco | T | 8k

It takes one to play the part - saratinearchive

domestic fluff, humour, established relationship, married drarry, auror partners | E | 8k

Defining Dickhead - who_la_hoop

dubious romance, friendship, boys being idiots | T | 8k

What I Thought - bafflinghaze

Miscommunication, Auror!Harry, Unspeakable!Draco, Angst, Secret Relationship, Smitten!Draco | E | 8k

Play Dates - Bixgirl1

Friends to Lovers, Dad!Draco, Praise kink, Bottom!Draco | E | 8k

But first, we fight - ANW815

Fluff and Angst and Smut, Auror Partners, Enemies to Lovers, Fight Sex | E | 8k

seeing for you - Owl_Postmaster

seer draco, werewolves, angst | M | 9k

It’s Our Party and We’ll Fuck if We Want To - firethesound

Established Relationship, Fluff and Angst | E | 9k

Good To Me (And I’d Be So Good to You) - AWickedMemory

Hogwarts 8th Year, Oblivious Harry, Obsessive Harry | G | 9k

Zero for Two (a tease of power) - XxTheDarkLordxX

Dark!Harry, Dark!Draco, they’re both obsessed with eachother | M | 9k

Fuel to the Fire - HolyGnocchi

Auror Partners, Pining Harry, Domestic Fluff, Smut, Luna/Pansy scheming | E | 9k

Misfortune Favors the Bold - vina_writes

courting attempts, bi disaster harry, bad flirting, humour, auror harry, potions master draco, smitten harry and draco, misunderstandings, jealousy | M | 9k

Changing Fate - jamesilver

soulmates, falling in loss, memory loss, happy ending | T | 10k

Quick as a Flash of Lightning, Unhurried as Eternity - babooshk_art, onbeinganangel

Post-War, Time Travel, Auror Harry, Domestic Fluff | E | 10k

The Full Monty - magpie_fngrl

harry poses for nude calendar, humour, top draco, smut | E | 10k

Mine - goldensnitch18

E | 10k

Gryffindors Never Kiss and Tell - FeelsForBreakfast

casual drinking, everyone is friends, banter | E | 10k

Darling Buds of May - vina_writes

preggers draco, telling harry, miscommunication, misunderstandings, angst and fluff, auror harry, established relationship, healer draco, happy ending | M | 10k

To Love a Loathed (Arch) Enemy - Sophie_French

Reconstruction of Hogwarts, Fluff, Humour | E | 11k

Everyone Needs A Weasley - Inheartofwinter

fluff and humour, ron takes homeless draco to grimmauld place, post-hogwarts, pining | T | 11k

Turnbout Is Fair Play - who_la_hoop

truth or dare, slytherin hijinks | E | 11k

Not Through With You by dark0feenix

angst, romance, memory loss, spy draco for order | NC 17 | 11k

Aural Gratification - birdsofshore

aural king, masturbation, coming out, humour and smut | E | 11k

Brevem Conspectum - Lauren3210

Kid fic, Domestic, Fluff and Smut, Short Time Travel | E | 12k

The Care and Management of Volatile Veelas - Dracogotgame

Veela Draco, Crack-ish | E | 12k    

Said the Tortoise to the Hare - Lomonaaeren

slow build, romance, humour, friendship | M | 12k

The Depths - Sniper_Jade

suicidal thoughts, hurt/comfort, suicide attempt, snogging, smut, mutual masturbation | E | 12k

Matchmaker, Matchmaker - firethesound

grimmauld place, hallucinations, visions, marriage proposal, first kiss | E | 12k

I might not be your cup of tea, but I'm your 10th shot of Firewhisky - phrynne

mutual pining, drinking, getting together, falling in love, bottom draco | E | 13k

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Until Time Becomes Timeless) - saratinearchive

getting back together, older man/younger man, professor harry, student draco then professor draco, first time, virgin draco | E | 13k

Casefile: Operation MoD - Mosrael

established relationship, getting back together, visions, mystery, seer harry, unspeakable draco | M | 13k

all the things I knew I didn't know - eevans

POV harry, 8th year, post-war, mind healers, grimmauld place, slow burn,  non-linear, smut | E | 14k

With You, Always - acupforslytherin

soulmates, 8th year, fluff and angst, hurt/comfort, dreams | M | 14k

Turn Back the Clock - SteampunkSerpent27

de-aged harry, potion mishap, mentions of child abuse, happy ending, established relationship | T | 14k

embrace the deception - swoons

canon divergence, auror harry, seer draco, PI draco, getting together, pining, mutual pining, enemies to friends to lovers, smut | M | 14k

Sex and the Art of Castle Maintenance - birdofshore

Enemies to Lovers, Hogwarts 8th Year, Forced Proximity, Dirty Talk, Hurt/Comfort | E | 15k

Where I see things right - InnerLilith

preggers harry, hurt/comfort, abortion positivity, getting together, angst with happy ending | E | 15k

Hey, Potter - SunseticMonster

Hogwarts 8th Year, Drinking, Fluff and Angst, Humour, Harry tries to trip up Draco with compliments | M | 16k

malfoy-potter universe - aratinearchive

established relationship, married, a series | T | 17k

(Never) Let Me Go - maraudersaffair

angst with happy ending, top draco, pining draco, post-hogwarts, possessive draco, smut, minor hinny, infidelity, falling in love | E | 18k

Cascade - Avonne

Hogwarts 8th Year, Romance, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Emotional hurt/comfort, Bottom Draco, Jealous Harry, Supportive Hermione | E | 19k

Antlers and Ivy - violetclarity

soulmates, masquerade ball, daily prophet, pining, angst with happy ending | E | 19k

so scarlet it was - Anonymous

mutual pining, 8th year, hooking up, falling in love, light angst, POV draco, panic attacks | E | 19k

Five Weddings and a Potions Accident - lauren3210

auror harry, healer draco, post-hogwarts, harry thinks hes a playboy (hes not) | E | 20k

An Issue of Consequence - Faith Wood (faithwood)

Hogwarts 8th year, Humour, getting together (kinda), Angst with happy ending, Romance | E | 20k words

Draco Malfoy and the Mirror of Ecidyrue (THIS IS ALSO)

PTSD, Time Travel, Slow Burn, Fluff and Angst, Character Study | M | 20k

Dear Diary - AWickedMemory (TeddyLaCroix)

Hogwarts 8th Year, Getting Together, Sentient Diaries that aren’t horcruxes | M | 20k

The Courting by the Pureblood Who Only Has Five Milligrams of Romantic Intelligence and Thinks He’s Real Smooth - Cibee (westerncibee)

friends to lovers, auror harry, misunderstandings, getting together, humour, courting rituals | T | 20k

A Hyperactive Fruit, a Nasty Neighbour and a Love Story - synonym4life

magical creatures, bottom harry, domestic fluff, smut | E | 20k

Draco Malfoy and the Quest for the Wanton Wordsmith - HoneydeWinter

getting together, pining, mystery, secret admirer (not really but kinda), the quibbler | M | 20k

21-40k

i demand to dig my own grave - M0stlyVoid

murder mystery, draco pretends to be a seer, auror harry, happy ending | M | 21k

The Matchmaker's Spell - Kbrick

forced marriage, angst with happy ending, love/hate, jealous harry, murder, darkish, smut, draco flaunts affairs | E | 21k

Every Line - Inkdrinkershadowsinger

soulmates, getting together, auror partners, attempted rape!! | G | 21k

To Hurt and Heal - cassisluna

slow burn, pining, 8th year, pining, angst with happy ending | T | 22k

The Devil’s White Knight - orphan_account (THIS IS SO GOOD)

Time Travel, Alternate Timeline, Everybody Lives, No Voldermort | E | 24k

Keep It Simple, Stupid - Lomonaaeren

Draco tries to keep flirty!Harry alive, crack | M | 24k

Just a Matter of Time - gracerene

Post-War, Time Travel, Unspeakable Draco, Age Difference, First Time | E | 24k

Dragon Heartstrings - JET_Playin

Red String of Fate, Misunderstanidngs, Hurt/Comfort, they’re both oblivious, Angst with a Happy Ending | E | 24k

Brighton - Sniper_Jade

witnessed orgy, BDSM scene, accidental voyeurism, romance, drama, coming out, enemies to lovers, angst, clubbing | E | 24k

If You Miss It, Try Again - dodgerkedavra

mpreg, preggers draco, potions master draco, auror harry, friends to lovers, hurt/comfort, smut, birthday sex | E | 24k

1,000 Points from Gryffindor - orphan_account

Hogwarts 8th Year, Shennanigans, Humour, Comfort | E | 25k

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - agentmoppet, SlugLord

friends with benefits, loss of virginity, mutual masturbation, mutual pining | E | 25k

in the electricity of your touch - tryslora

8th year, mpreg, infidelity, soulmates, a/b/o, smut  | E | 25k

Kiss Me, Touch Me, Forget Me - jamesilver

angst, fake relationship, loss of virginity, memory loss, coming out, angst with happy ending, heartbreak, love confessions | M | 26k

Asking Malfoy for Help - Greg889

Grimmauld place, post-hogwarts, falling in love, enemies to lovers, happy ending, switch drarry | E | 26k

Eye of the Storm - OTPshipper98

harry relives most painful memories, child abuse, mmind healer draco, post-hogwarts, mutual pining, eventual fluff | 27k

You And Me - bixgirl1

Hogwarts 8th Year, Friends to Lover, Veritaserum, Falling in Love | E | 28k

Higher and Higher (Temptation) - birdsofshore

Collars, Auror Harry, Curse Breaking, Curse Breaker Draco, Pining, Resolved Sexual Tension | E | 28k

Something There - 1bad_joke

Hogwarts 8th Year, Veela Draco, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Angst with a Happy Ending | E | 28k

In The Hand - aideomai

multiverse, draco ron and hermione go to find harry across multiverse | T | 28k

Silk Scarves and Enchanted Handcuffs - TommyLane

Party Games, Loss of Virginity, Scheming Friends, blindfolds, alternate 7th year | E | 29k

Somewhere in My Memory - maraudersaffair

Post-Hogwarts, Memory Loss, Auror Draco, Preggers Harry, Getting Together, Lotta Sex | E | 29k

Sweeter Than Revenge (I guess?) - saratinearchive

8th year, house unity, shairng a room, fluff and crack, sub draco | E | 30k

The Green Vial - eidheann

Mpreg, with Potions, Fluff and Angst, Romance, Pining | E | 31k

This is Never Happening Again - hpleems

eventual romance, fluff and angst, slow build, hate sex, pining, secret relationship | M | 32k

As Time Passes - XxTheDarkLordxX

soulmates, angst with happy ending, hurt/comfort, abusive lucius | M | 32k

Out Of The Shadows - kcstories

Vignettes, Canon Divergence, Fluff and Angst, Happy Ending, Friends to Lovers, Secret Relationship, Hogwarts Era | E | 32k

Draco Malfoy and the Letter from the Future - DracoWillHearAboutThis

time travel, POV draco, harry potter series retold, draco and harry friendship, draco questioning parents beliefs | G | 33k

What Happens to the Heart - Mossycoat

seer harry, bi harry, fluff and angst, post-hogwarts | M | 33k

Tell Me Love Is Endless -  alexmeg, RewriteParagraph

Soulmates, Enemies to Lovers, Angst and Tragedy, Ghosts, Hogwarts 8th Year, Tearjerker, Mutual-Pining | M | 34k

Verba Volant - shushu_yaoi_lj

Hogwarts 8th Year, Love Letters, Angst with a Happy Ending, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Veela Draco | E | 35k

Lockdown - Vorabiza (Biza)

humour, romance, voyeurism, graphic sex, forced proximity | E | 35k

Seamus is Seamus and You are Yourself - gonzoclock

Crack-ish, Harry gets hot, everyone loves Harry, Draco is protective, getting together | M | 37k

Draco Malfoy, It's Your Lucky Day - Faith Wood (faithwood)

8th year, romance, mystery, adventure | E | 37k

In Our Blood - secretsalex

preggers draco, magicallly powerful harry, dirty talk, haunted houses, top harry, dark magic | E | 38k

Always Together - IlliterateBastard

6th year, french harry, raised by regulus, no voldy, no dumbledore, slytherin harry, no war, fluff and angst | M | 38k

My End and My Beginning - leo_draconis

hunting horcruxs, veela draco, battle of hogwarts, mpreg | E | 39k

The Romantic Prawn Who Loved Christmas - bixgirl1

eigth year, bed/room sharing, falling in love, pining, flirting, sleep wanking, loss of virginity | E | 39k

Tea Collection - Kamerreon

canon divergence, crack, fluff, recreational drugs, WWW potions, hijinks, loss of virginity, lust potion, de-aging, smut and banter | E | 39k

Now I Know In Part - dodgerkedavra

curse breaker draco, auror harry, blind harry, top draco, happily ever after, grief/mourning, hurt/comfort | E | 40k

41-60k

Lumos - birdsofshore (this is so good)

Hogwarts 8th Year, Room-sharing, Voyuerism, wanking, Enemies to Lovers, Pining, Jealousy, First times | E | 41k

In the Presence of My Enemy - dodgerkedavra

curse breaking, alternating POV, weddings, smut, panic attacks, emotional hurt/comfort, overpowered harry, sectumsempra | E | 41k

love is made of gold and silver - millersplanet

Hogwarts 8th Year, Spells & Charms, Future Selves, Sectumsempra Scars | M | 42k

A Hag, a Hex, a Tale of Redemption - aibidil

fuck or die, enthusiatic consent, curses, muggle life, getting together, falling in love, post-hogwarts | E | 43k

In Evidence of Magical Theory - bixgirl1 

Hogwarts 8th Year, Magical Mishaps, Accidental Bonding, Forced Proximity, Bed Sharing, Magical Theory | E | 44k

Nearly Lost Things, Carefully Tended - SquadOfCats

Angst, Humour, Slow Build, Happy Ending, Redeemed Draco, Grimmauld Place, Harry fails at courting | E | 47k

You cannot save people, you can only love them -  heyitsamorette (AmoretteHD)

Hogwarts 8th Year, First Time, Bottom Draco | E | 52k

In the Shadow of Your Heart -  lq_traintracks (lumosed_quill)

Fake/Pretend Relationship, Friends with Benefits, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Pining, POV Draco | E | 52k

The Guest - BummedOutWriter

kid fic, time travel, get together, mrpeg, truth serum, 6th year, seer draco | M | 60k

61-80k

Teddy Bear Troubles and Other Such Oddities - Kandakicksass

age regression, potions, problematic age gap issues | M | 61k

The Scent Of Malice - paradisedraco

enemies to lovers, slow burn, drug addiction, dark comedy, saviour complex harry, heavy angst | E | 63k

The Devil's White Knight - orphan_account

dimension travel, no voldy, time travel??, enemies to lovers, post-war trauma, everyone is gay | E | 65k

The Lesson of You - thecouchsofa

accidental chil acquisition, getting together, family feels, kid fic, fluff, time travel, smut | E | 65k

Everything Black - General_Jellyfish

Time Travel, Canon Divergence, Fix-It, BAMF Harry Potter | T | 66k

Who We Were, Who We Are - jamesilver

temporary amnesia, fluff and angst, cute, sectumsempra, coming out, spy draco | T | 66k

Right Hand Red - lq_traintracks (lumosed_quill)

8th year, unresolved rexual tension, first time, party games, bottom draco, secret relationship | E | 73k

we should just kiss (like real people do) - whenstheweddingcake

fifth year, wolfstar adopt harry, mild smut, powerful harry, dark magic, unreliable relationship | T | 75k

Beautiful Meanings in Beautiful Things - cloudings

8th year, amortentia, voyeurism, sharing a room, soulmates, humour, fluff and smut | E | 77k

all the western stars - oflights

seer draco, werewolf harry, isolation, hurt/comfort, enemies to lovers, misunderstandings, sharing a bed, rough sex | E | 78k

Get Some - sara_holmes

Harry is fed up with getting away with everything, Draco has a spine, after 2nd war, getting together | M | 78k

The White Pawn - Soupy_George

time travel, romance, adventure, disenchanted draco, relive sixth year | T | 81k

Dwelling - aideomai

friends to lover, boy-who-lived neville, weird shit going on, curses | T | 83k

81-100k

Into the Dark - PhantomGrimalkin

time travel, first war, slow burn, suicidal thoughts, hocrux hunting, established wolfstar | T | 89k

Diffraction Patterns (I Don't Know How to Forget You) - yourdifferentoctober

Hogwarts 8th Year, Memory Alteration, Slow Burn, First Time, Sexual Tension, PTSD | E | 94k

Prophecies and Potions - Angylsmuse, Rina9294

draco is a spy for the order, smut, canon divergence | E | 96k

where are you (my lion)? - harrysblueshirt1

time travel, canon divergence, jily sent to future, fix-it, emotional hurt/comfort, good draco, professor harry | 99k

>100k

Chaos Theory - Tessa Crowley (tessacrowley)

canon divergence, science, genius draco, mind control, PLEASE READ ALL TAGS | E | 102k

That'll Be The Day - Waterloo

time travel, friendship, hogwarts redo, slow burn, enemies to friends to lovers, pov alternating, wolfstar raise harry | M | 112k WIP

Far From The Tree - aideomai

drarrys kids time travel to hogwarts, pre-relationship, down and out draco, dom draco | E | 112k

Turning Leaves - Kbrick

time travel, pining draco, slytherin harry, angst with happy ending, harry is bad at feelings, drunk sex, auror harry | E | 113k

Written on the Heart - who_la_hoop

8th year, soulmark, slow burn, fluff and angst, falling in love, smut, coming out, happy ending, found family | E | 114k

Paradox - kerfuffling

Canon Divergenced, Draco sent back to first year | M, E | 119k

Threshold - Kbrick

unspeakable draco, portals, auror harry, pining draco, swords & sorcery, magically powerful draco, enemies to firneds to lovers, slow burn | E | 126k

Drop Dead Gorgeous - Maya Reddit (to find search “complete works of Maya Reddit”) 

130k

What We Pretend We Can't See - gyzym

M | 131k

Please Be There If I Remember (And Don't Let Go When I Forget) - Rosie321go

memory loss, fluff and angst, everyones confused, fifth year, cano divergence, hurt/comfort | T | 143k

The Ordeal of Being Known - louisfake

Auror Harry, Healer Draco, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Veritaserum, Eventual Romance | M | 146k

Bewildered - SparrowGrim

dimension travel, canon divergence, a/b/o, magically powerful harry, top draco, happy ending | E | 148k

In my visions I see you - PottersForhead

seer draco, good draco, abusive lucius, dumbledore bashing, master of death harry, slow burn, friends to lovers | T | 150k WIP

Away Childish Things - lettered

age regression, past child abuse, internalized homophobia, grief/mourning, mommy/daddy issues, potions accident, hurt.comfort | T | 154k

When you are ready to go on... but you go back - Sakura521

time travel, fix-it, harry heir of house black, slow burn, good malfoy family | M | 166k WIP, 1 more chapter

The Lost Heir - RiddleMeThis1926

BAMF Harry, Touch Him and Die Harry, Harry Heir to House Black, Marriage Contracts, Sirius Raised Harry | E | 170k

Always Already - aibidil

time travel, post-hogwarts, department of mysteries, drarry go back to marauders era | E | 171k

Temptation on the Warfront - alizarincrims0n

horcrux hunting, romance, angst and humour, deathly hallows au, pov switching, love/hate, slow burn | E | 180k

The Dragon’s Treasure - FanonStar

Romance, Slow Build, Legilimency, Accidental Bonding | M | 187k

Malfoy Flavor - Vorabiza (Biza)

romance, humour, drama, au, graphic sex | E | 200k

 Eclipse - Mijan

6th year, canon divergence, dark magic, slow build, adventure | T | 287k

Turn - Saras_Girl

IDK sorry | E | 300k

Twist of Fate - Oakstone730

memory loss, secret relationships, beating the imperius curse, 4th year | T | 302k

It Was All Just a Game (Rewrite) - write_me227

enemies to lovers, fake relationship, PTSD, slow burn, first time, canon re-write, 4th year, smut, fluff and angst | M | 616k

Lily's Boy - SomewheresSword

powerful harry, manipulative dumbledore, not friendly to molly/ron/hermione, canon divergence, harry gets love he deserves | E | 746k

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My Top 10 (actually 9) Dramione Fic Reccemmendations:

I am not a terribly avid reader of angst-filled fics (sorry, Manacled fans). This list will be mostly romcom / fluffy, major slow burns, and Draco POV. I have included a few more serious fics, but they are just so well written / interesting, that they made my list. Without further ado, and in no particular order, my Top 9 Dramione Fics:

1. To one one's surprise, and not being overhyped at all (I'm completely serious), is Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love. This one needs no description due to its popularity, so I will only add to the hype. I have always been a fan of adventure-romance (e.g. Romancing the Stone, Princess Bride, Stardust, Love and Monsters, Shrek, A Knight's Tale, and, not to get repetitive, The Lost City), but this was the first fanfiction I read with such dedication to an interesting, funny, and, at times, suspenseful story. I also love seeing Draco fall first and his unreliable narration in Hermione's feelings for him. I adore the characterization of / relationships between characters (not just Draco and Hermione) as well as the way the author develops the existing magic system. It is definitely a slow burn with misunderstandings. I'm not a big fan of misunderstandings after they are together because I think it's lasy, and I will stop reading it. In this fic, however, the author makes sure that the 'will they won't they' isn't over done.

2. A Cosmology of Blacks, Malfoys, and Assorted Individuals. This one is in process, but updates are consistent, and I am hooked. Draco POV only. Not only does this fic have the best name, it also includes many anecdotes of Black history (particularly focused on Narcissa, Andromeda, and Bellatrix) while also tying in a romance plot. The story begins with Andromeda confronting Narcissa, and the Black family to be reunited. Draco meets Hermione again for the first time post-graduation, but something is wrong with Hermione's magic. They slowly become friends and Draco develops feelings. This one is on the angsty side, but it's nothing dark or war-based. It is decidedly cosy. I absolutely love any fic that casts a parallel between Andromeda and Ted and Draco and Hermione (I also love supportive Harry who compares them to his parents).

3. The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy. This is another popular one that deserves the hype. This one was outside my comfort zone as it is fairly heavy on the angst. BUT I think it is a really imaginative retelling of DH. If you are unfamiliar, the author rewrites the end of HBP wherein Draco accepts Dumbledore's offer of help. He is then forced to accept the protection of people who hate him and whom he hates. This is a true Enemies to Friends to Lovers story. It has a mixed POV. This story is full of mystery, suspense, plot twists, romance, and angst. This is another one that explores the magic system in an interesting way.

4. It Happened in Egypt is another romcom adventure fic. It is funny, mysterious, and action-packed. In this story, Hermione is in Egypt on a 'holiday' and runs into Draco who is drunk and has been robbed (no wallet or wand). As the author says, this fic is a love story to the Nile and Egyptian Mythology. Great for history lovers. And while this story is a relatively quick burn, there is still a major chunk of mutual pining.

5. Scary Partner Privilege is another in progress piece, but it is so creative. It is Draco POV. He and Hermione (a no-nonsense-to-the-point-of-rudeness cop) are paired as elite aurors. Each chapter is a different case like in Brooklyn 99 or other cop shows with the overall plot of their tumble into romance. This Hermione is a complete BAMF, and Draco is a darling.

6. Distance is a split POV fic. Hermione is a new Unspeakable and Draco is an auror who hasn't been given a real case. They end up teaming up to investigate a mysterious magical figurine. Another adventure fic set in the Indus Valley. Such a fun concept. Another one that is a good read for history lovers.

7. Lavender Scones and Second Chances is the final in progress story I have on this list. This story is mostly here for vibes (cosy) because the research that brought them together is more periphery than anything. But it is still a sweet story that I am excited to watch develop.

8. Love and Other Historical Accidents is Jane Austen meets Harry Potter. Hermione and Draco get sent back to the late Georgian / early Regency period in magical Wiltshire. Lots of classic Austen tropes and plot lines. It is an established dynamic between them, and Draco is already in love with Hermione.

9. Soft As It Began is a unique story wherein Harry vanished the day after the Battle of Hogwarts. Almost 5 years later, Hermione, with help from Draco (they are investigative journalists), travels around Europe looking for him. This story plays with the story of The Three Brothers and the Deathly Hallows. I just love all the characterizations in this fic.

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So You Wanna Start a War?

(AO3 LINK)

Chapters: 1/13

Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Arcturus Black III | Sirius Black's Grandfather & Sirius Black, Arcturus Black III | Sirius Black's Grandfather/Melania Macmillan Black, Sirius Black & James Potter, Sirius Black & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin, Regulus Black & Sirius Black, Sirius Black/Dorcas Meadowes, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin & James Potter, Remus Lupin/Original Male Character(s), Alphard Black/Original Male Character(s), Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Black Malfoy

Characters: Sirius Black, Arcturus Black III | Sirius Black's Grandfather, Melania Macmillan Black, Lucretia Black Prewett, Ignatius Prewett, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s), James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Regulus Black, Walburga Black, Orion Black, Alphard Black, Cygnus Black III | Walburga Black's Brother, Druella Rosier Black, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Andromeda Black Tonks, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Ragnok (Harry Potter), Original Goblin Character(s), Minerva McGonagall, Abraxas Malfoy

Additional Tags: Marauders Era (Harry Potter), The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Bad Parent Walburga Black, Bad Parent Orion Black, Child Abuse, Attempted Murder, Torture, Blood and Injury, Blood and Violence, Bad Friend Peter Pettigrew, magical politics, Racism, Magical and Muggle, Desi James Potter, Interracial Relationship, Magical Lineages, Magical Nobility, Noble Houses actually mean something, Animagus Sirius Black, Animagus James Potter, Werewolf Remus Lupin, Trans Male Character, Panic Attacks, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Male-Female Friendship, Platonic Female/Male Relationships, BAMF Sirius Black, BAMF James Potter, Attempted Kidnapping, Non-Consensual Drug Use, potions counts as drugs right?

Series: Part 1 of In the Age of Icons

Summary:

When Sirius Black ran from his parents at sixteen, he didn't run to his best friend. Instead, he ran to his grandfather, Arcturus Black.

As the Lord of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Arcturus Black has a great deal of say in what happens next.

See below for my casting choices:

[obsidianpen]

I know people say NG is their comfort fic after H&H, but personally, it's always gonna be the other way round for me. I suppose NG isn't done so I have no idea how you will twist this (some marvellous way no doubt) but it does strike me as a lot more nuanced and grey and messy than H&H. Each character's roles are a lot less clear cut than they are in H&H arguably (with the exception of snape) since voldemort is still in power and any rebellion is super covert. Eg. Hermione in H&H vs NG. Harry in H&H is more empowered given that its active war, not voldy in full power versus NG harry, and I personally think he's more morally messy because he has to make so many compromises. It's a lot more painful for me to read becuase it is screaming UNHAPPY HARRY ENDING to me 😭. He's always being smited left and right but harry in H&H is an unquestionably BAMF, and I think he's okay in the end. Also reading H&H and then seeing Draco in NG kinda makes me wince at the lost potential. Breaks my heart but I love it 💔 i hope NG harry is free one day but most importantly he has to stop getting freaky every damn time he sees voldy 😣😣 how is he ever going to reclaim his autonomy 😭😭

NG is absolutely waaaay messier, much grayer, making the best of a horrible situation… also snape is dead so that makes things much sadder 😞 and Neville ofc. And Draco is much more of a prat and Lucius is absent and Narcissa is the bestie for a while… very very different dynamics for sure.

as to your last point - LOL it’s not Harry’s idea or plan to always get freaky it just happens 🫠

[dhr-ao3]

The Art of Groveling

The Art of Groveling https://ift.tt/KqOjlbA by CreativeWriter92 From his left, Draco heard Blaise’s breath hitch and he knew immediately that he must have seen Hermione. Draco turned his head and found his witch, fuck no longer his witch, across the room with her back to him. Her beautiful chocolate curls cascaded down her back in loose ringlets. He gulped as he noticed how the green silk of her dress molded to her perfect ass like a second skin. His heart started beating erratically when he noticed her hand was holding the hand of a man that Draco hadn’t spoken to in months, Theodore Nott. “Draco…” Blaise whispered. Rage started building in Draco’s chest as his breathing became hard to control. The possessive beast that used to thrive in Draco when he and Hermione were still together woke from its slumber to roar loudly. Time stopped though when Hermione turned and again, Draco felt as if all the air left his lungs. Hermione actually was pregnant. Words: 3982, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Theodore Nott, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley, Daphne Greengrass, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Astoria Greengrass, Blaise Zabini Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Pregnancy, Unplanned Pregnancy, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, POV Draco Malfoy, Draco Malfoy is Bad at Feelings, Draco Malfoy Loves Hermione Granger, Smut, Fluff and Angst, Fluff and Smut, Pureblood Culture (Harry Potter), Lucius Malfoy Being an Asshole, Good Narcissa Black Malfoy, BAMF Hermione Granger, Healer Hermione Granger, Possessive Sex, Possessive Draco Malfoy, Protective Harry Potter, Good Friend Blaise Zabini, Marriage Contracts via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/ejGLUcf October 20, 2024 at 09:07PM

[theschizotypalsolilquy]

Another Dramione recommendation

And I'll tell you now, this is full of Weasley family bashing (and Harry too but he at least makes amends) so if you can't handle the bashing, or take offense to it, or think I hate ron and the Weasley family (I dont) then scroll on.

Together secretly during Hogwarts, Draco left Hermione right after his trial because he didn't want to ruin her life if she stayed with a Death Eater. She finally decided to move on and got with Ron, but she eventually broke up with him because it just wasn't working.

During a family meal with the Weasley's, Ron tells everyone that he is engaged to Daphne Greengrass, and it comes out that he had been cheating on Hermione for two years. And what's worse, Harry, Ginny, Arthur and Bill knew about the affair and never told her.

Feeling betrayed and alone, she goes to the only friend she feels she has left: Theo Nott. Now trying to get her life back on track, and rediscovering who she is, what will happen when the love of her life returns?

Draco is still deeply in love with Hermione, and when Theo shows up and let's it slip what happened to her, and how she was betrayed, Draco is done hiding in America. Now he's ready to get his witch back, even if that means only being her friend while she heals.

But true love never really dies.

Includes BAMF Hermione and BAMF Draco, Slytherin found family, and a very gay Theo Nott who has the hots for a twin with a golden ear. Also, mother is mothering with Narcissa. My favorite Narcissa. She loves Hermione so much, and will do everything to protect her.

[little-mary-marauders]

My thoughts on characters I remembered in math class.

Regulus Black: Aka the better Black. Pandora Lovegood: PLEASE PLEASE MOMMY. Barty Crouch JR: Fruity asf. Evan Rosier: Lowkey manipulative sometimes (I WAS MAD AT HIM BCZ OF A FICT) James Potter: LOML,HUSBAND. Sirius Black: B for leaving reg but aesthetic>>> Remus (moony) Lupin: Moony>>> Entire Marauders/HP Universe. Peter Pettingrew: Young Peter>>> Older Peter Marlene McKinnon: She can do whatever she wants to me. Run me over and I'll apologize for being in the way. Mary Macdonald: Cute asf. Lily Evans: Sometimes my girl needs to calm down. (IDK OKAY SHES THE LOML MATH CLASS FUCKS ME UP) Alice Prewitt: Older sis Frank Longbottom: ILY, Older brother. Dorcas Meadows: Ur hand in marriage darling. Harry Potter: Child of Reg and Jamie, Lily = Surrogate mother. Also fuck head for naming his son that. Ron Weasley: Stfu not everything has to be abt u, ily tho. Hermione Granger: Remus 2.0 Ginny Weasley: BAMF AKA Dorcas Meadows reincarnate. Bellatrix Black/Lestrange: Someone save her from the Rudolph the red nose deer wannabe. Narcissa Black/Malfoy: Deserved love. Andromeda Black/Tonks: Slayed when she ran. W*llb*rga Black (burnt burger): The devil doesn't even like you. Or*on Black: Hell won't accept your sorry ass. L*c*us Malfoy: I hope you rot in hell, if satan lets you in. Avery: Bitch. Mulicber: Mother Fucker. Snivellus: Needs to wash his hair. Draco Malfoy: Needs to stop saying "My father will-" Mathew Riddle: Hot. Blaise Zabini: Eh, nice, depends tho. Crabbe: Idk, stupid and somehow turned black. Goyle: Idiot. Theodore Nott: Cute, Hot, Rich, Daddy issues. Pansy: Dora the explorer wannabe. Albus Severus Potter: Deserves a better father.

[zugzwang-ship]

Measure Of A Man (588659 words) by inadaze22 (@inadaze22)

Chapters: 42/42 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Theodore Nott, Daphne Greengrass, Harry Potter, Padma Patil, Pansy Parkinson, Ginny Weasley, Susan Bones, Parvati Patil, Cho Chang, Blaise Zabini, Mr Granger (Harry Potter), Mrs Granger (Harry Potter), Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Cormac McLaggen's Uncle Tiberius, Percy Weasley, Scorpius Malfoy, Cormac McLaggen, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Luna Lovegood, Dean Thomas, Andromeda Black Tonks

Additional Tags: Post-Hogwarts, Harry Potter Epilogue What Epilogue | EWE, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, POV Hermione Granger, Healer Hermione Granger, Blood and Injury, BAMF Hermione Granger, Past Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Gardens & Gardening, Grief/Mourning, Dementia, Slow Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Cooking, Angst and Romance, Sexual Tension, Unreliable Narrator, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Support Cactus, The Ministry of Magic is Corrupt (Harry Potter), Nothing to Something to Everything, Angst with a Happy Ending, Intimacy, Anxiety Attacks, Domestic Sexual Tension, Terminal Illnesses, Implied/Referenced Terrorism, Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter Friendship, DILF Draco Malfoy, Canon-Typical Violence, Explicit Sexual Content, Emotional Sex, Female Friendship, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Semi-Public Sex, Cottagecore Hermione, Widower Draco, NSFW Art, Unintentional Emotional Neglect, Gardener Hermione, Auror Draco Malfoy, …or something like it, Slow Build, But fast timeline, Child Scorpius Malfoy, Competent Draco Malfoy

[realitybitesyouknowit]

Chapters: 37/37 Fandom: Harry Potter - Fandom Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy, Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, Narcissa Malfoy/OFC, Pansy Parkinson/Millicent Bulstrode, Ron Weasley/Hermione Granger Characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini, Ginny Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasely, Percy Weasley, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Moaning Myrtle, Peeves the Poltergeist, Draco Malfoy, Seamus Finnigan, Neville Longbottom, Severus Snape, Dean Thomas, Minerva McGonagall, Minister Fudge, Dementors - Character, Susan Bones, Hannah Abott, literally everyone Additional Tags: Flashbacks, Abuse Flashbacks, Dementors, Mentions of past abuse, Minerva is angry as hell with the entire situation, and is probably gonna lose her shit with the dementors, Like, She gon go HAM, Don't Mess with Minnie Series: Part 2 of The much better, Dursley's can fuck off, Slytherins are people too AU Summary:

The next work in the series; Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban and the Golden Clusterfuck is just trying to stay out of trouble- or rather, they're trying to cause only the normal type of teenage mischief, but the wizarding world seems to have it out for them.