#porcelainheart3

[getawayfox]

Malfoy’s throat bobbed in a swallow. His eyes, bright grey and clear as a December morning, caught the lights from the enchanted snowflakes overhead. He was beautiful in the way that frost crystals on windows are beautiful: you can look forever, but the slightest touch will destroy them. “Two truths and a lie,” Malfoy said at last. “Wrong guesses equal one discarded article of clothing.” Dream Harry licked his lips and thumbed the cork from the bottle. “Do your worst.”

Quote from an utterly perfect multiverse fic The Realm of Possibility by @porcelainheart3 (Drarry, M, 6k)

[sweet-s0rr0w]

How is 2023 almost over?? This fandom year was a mixed bag for me; in good news, I managed to shake the awful writer's block of 2022, but sadly that definitely meant that I spent less time reading. In the first half of the year I kept up with Dronarry fest, and Wireless, but since the summer I've been working on a longfic and have definitely found that it's impaired my ability to read longer stuff. With that in mind, the lovely @drarrymyheart very kindly offered to step in and help out, and so in addition to my own recs, I present a few of her recs that I've heard great things about, but haven't got round to yet myself <3 these are denoted by stars (⭐)! There are some absolute bangers on this list (imho), and it features such a wide range in terms of length and tropes, that I really hope there's something here for everyone. All Drarry unless otherwise specified. Wishing you all a 2024 full of joy!

I Fall On Grass by @tackytigerfic (T, 3.1k)

AITA for being "obsessed" with my childhood nemesis? by @rainstormradish (M, 4.3k)

Under the Table by @xanthippe74 (T, 4.3k)

Team Building for Dummies by InnerLilith (E, 6.9k)

Muscle Memory by @corvuscrowned (E, 7.7k)

Can't Start a Fire Without a Spark by @writcraft (E, 8.9k, Ron/Harry)

A Saviour’s Guide to Manners and Decorum by @wolfpants (E, 13k)

I only want the ones I envy (I envy) by @porcelainheart3 (E, 14k)

The Sun, Shining Above You by @oknowkiss (E, 15k, Dronarry)

What’s Mine is Yours by @fluxweeed (E, 17k)

⭐ if the bees know by @oflights (T, 20k)

O Come, All Ye Faithful by toomuchplor (E, 20k)

HP Kinkuary 2023 Collection by @sorrybutblog (E, 20k, various pairings)

Nothing But You On My Mind by @moonflower-rose (M, 29k)

⭐Half Sick of Shadows by @starquestingfordrarry (E, 40k)

Winner Takes It All by @skeptiquex (E, 41k)

⭐how we were taught to love by @tigerlilycorinne (M, 42k)

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

⭐A pulled down shade by fast-brother (M, 43k)

LA, Who Am I To Love You? by @epitomereally (E, 43k)

Our Objective Remains Unchanged by @citrusses (E, 46k)

Polar Night/Midnight Sun by toomuchplor (E, 54k)

along each garden wall by @oflights (E, 61k)

On the First Day of Christmas, a Pureblood gave to me... by @maesterchill (E, 65k)

The Discreet Gentleman's Connection by pluto (E, 80k)

Twenty-Two Cards series (starting with Rookie Moves) by peu_a_peu (E, 109k)

⭐Symptom of Your Touch by @ghostofnoir (E, 116k)

hey, turns out I did read quite a few after all :D

[hd-fan-fair]

H/D CAREER FAIR 2023 MASTERLIST & REVEALS!

What an amazing fair we had this year. But this much awesomeness doesn't occur on it's own. The mods would like to take this opportunity to thank some people:

♥ To the authors and artists. We're so so thrilled you participated for the 2023 fair. Your talents and amazing works truly made the Fair what it is! There would have been no fair without you all.

♥ To our readers and viewers. Thanks for taking time to view, read, kudo and comment. We truly appreciate your efforts and love every single comment that was left.

♥ To everyone who participated in our Fair Cup. You guys were incredible! You put in so much effort to read and comment and hustle for your team. We hope you had much fun!

♥ To those of you who spent the time reccing stories and artworks you loved – thank you!

♥ And finally, to everyone who helped beta and cheer for our participants – you're all amazing!

So give yourselves a round of applause! Without further ado, this is the reveals!

Much Love, phoenixacid & sassy_cissa (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER) ART 1. chachisoo drew "H.J. Potter", (2019) oil on canvas, Draco Malfoy (Digital Comic, General) 2. P_pato_roldnart drew Close Observation (Digital Art, General) 3. Itsphantasmagoria drew Holes (Digital Art, Explicit) 4. LordAzazel23 drew Under the Dementor's Watch (Digital Art, General) 5. porcelainheart3 drew One Foot In The Grave (Digital Art, Teen) 6. PinkElephant42 drew In Life & Death (Digital Art, General) 7. Dustmouth drew Harry Potter Gets a Job (Traditional Art/Comic, Mature)

ART & FIC 8. Bubblegumhead drew and wrote The Thread that Binds Us (22k, Teen)

FIC 9. harrows wrote Wherever You Go, There You Are (12k, Explicit) 10. Sleepstxtic wrote Connecting Lines, Connecting Crimes (15k, Mature) 11. annanotherthing wrote Amourous As This Lovely Green (15k, Explicit) 12. Romaine wrote Terminal Lucidity (3k, General) 13. Sita Z wrote Full Fathom Five (18k, Explicit) 14. Mischievous wrote All the Good Things and the Bad Things that May Be (11k, Explicit) 15. oflights wrote If the Bees Know (20k, Teen) 16. Meowfoy wrote WanderFull Fit (7k, Explicit) 17. starlitsilvereyes wrote Death is Not Fit to House a Love (21k, Explicit) 18. ravenesse wrote Let's Get Physical (10k, Explicit) 19. Flightinflame wrote Another Side (2k, Teen) 20. Ladderofyears wrote A Year In The Life (19k, Mature) 21. xErised wrote Playing Quiddick (12k, Explicit) 22. arminaa wrote Within You Without You (40k, Explicit) 23. Poison_literature wrote Blood Tainted Fingertips (7k, Mature) 24. dysonrules wrote A Competitive Cooperation (20k, Teen) 25. Maraudersaffair wrote My Own Personal Poltergeist (11k, Explicit) 26. Enchanted_Jae wrote Scanning the Skies (3k, Teen) 27. apricitydays wrote Once More To Arcady (32k, Explicit) 28. rei382 wrote The Sinful Serpent (11k, Teen) 29. Moon_Peach wrote Californian Calcite (31k, Mature) 30. DrWhoIsGinnyHolmes wrote Broom Service (7k, Explicit) 31. StarQuesting wrote Half Sick of Shadows (40k, Explicit) 32. Phoebe_Delia wrote Just Take Me Home (5k, Teen) 33. SanderVanSunshine wrote Ten Visits to Fire and Flight: The World of Dragons (17k, Explicit) 34. epsilonargus wrote means to a triumph (5k, Teen) 35. Tigersilver wrote The Plot (15k, Teen) 36. toxik_angel wrote Fawning Over You (39k, Explicit) 37. Aulophobia wrote To Have A Home (128k, Explicit) 38. meloflavor wrote Can't Pretend (3k, General) 39. saltwatergarden wrote port in a storm (8k, Mature) 40. peachpety wrote Playing for Keeps (7k, General) 41. DodgerKedavra wrote The Scent of Soft Rains (20k, Explicit) 42. SquibNation10 wrote Launch me to Ultralife (39k, Teen)

PODFIC 43. Cailynwrites read Call Me, Won't You? by Aelys_Althea - a Podfic (4 hours, Teen)

We will post stats and banners and Cup results shortly! ♥

[stationintern]

What's up!

I am a few months late with my recs. The holidays were busy, then I ended up working way more than usual during January. But, I'm back! And, I'm so excited to share these fics with you.

Alright, onwards!

The Realm of Possibility by @porcelainheart3 for @hd-erised 2023 M, 6k

Oh, this was very fun. The concept was unique, and I loved how the author was able to cram so many tropes into this little fic. Love our collective child Teddy. What a kid.

Always The Last To Know by @nv-md for @hd-erised 2023 M, 10.5k

I loved this Draco. The banter was adorable, the scenes were sharp, and the title is very, very accurate.

Blade Of Sun by @lemonlimelea M, 2k

Now, I don't usually read AUs, but this caught my eye immediately with the summary. It's a beautiful, deeply romantic story that is totally worth the read.

Under The Table by @xanthippe74 T, 4k

As someone who once listened to Fiona Apple 228 times in one day after a breakup, I really appreciate the inspiration behind this fic. I love fics that involve a shitty past relationship, and especially love fics that include a shitty current relationship. So, this was a slam dunk for me.

And One To Play by @tackytigerfic for @hpdrizzle 2019 E, 35.8k

I reread this fic this month, and it still ticks a lot of my boxes. Harry's uncontrollable magic, a bit of romance-inducing injury. Truly, a pleasure to read. Also, tackytiger agenda.

Tidings of Comfort by @blamebrampton G, 1.5k

I relate to this Draco a bit too much, and maybe that's why I keep coming back to this fic. I can feel the weather in my bones when I read it.

See you soon! xx, Moon.

[sitp-recs]

oh my gosh i read “the most he’s ever said” from wireless last night and holyyyy fuck! i’m wondering if you or your followers have any other “situationship” type recs? thanks so much!!!!

Ahh I’m so happy you enjoyed that banger, it’s a brilliant read! Definitely one of my Wireless faves. I haven’t read much lately but here are some fics that might interest you:

Still Life, orphaned (M, 3k)

the keys to your kingdom by thistle_verse (E, 7.5k)

It was nothing so elegant as fucking, the first time they came together.

Service Bell by @shiftylinguini (E, 8k)

Draco is: a werewolf, living in a cabin in the woods, minding his own business, and never going to buy plaid because he's not that much of a fucking cliche (yet). He's also counting down the days until he sees Harry again.

Life goes not backward by @shealwaysreads (T, 9k)

Harry still isn’t used to gifts, but this one is different. A story of coming home, finding safe ground, and the wild courage of putting down roots. Leaving one life behind isn’t always a sacrifice, and sometimes the greatest good comes from embracing the people you love.

fine i'll hold my breath / til i forget it's complicated by teatrolley (NR, 11k)

Harry and Draco become friends with benefits, and Harry thinks it's more complicated than it actually is

I only want the ones I envy (I envy) by porcelainheart3 (E, 13k)

Despite this arrangement he has with Draco, conducted entirely in the privacy of a dusty stationery cabinet, Harry is definitely not gay. But to appease his friends, he agrees to go on one (1) date with a man. Just to be sure.

Vanishing Cabinets by @romaine2424 (E, 18k)

Take one Wizarding Family Values politician who has a secret life, and add one Auror who detests discrimination of any type, but becomes a bit obsessed with said politician, and you have enough sparks to ignite a Beltane fire.

Sun Thief by BlackRose532, floydig (E, 28k)

It’s 2005, and Draco Malfoy says, “Fuck the Ministry,” Harry works as a handyman in muggle London, and Draco should really stop pissing off the Squib gangs.

What Dreams May Come by firethesound (E, 36k)

If Harry had to get called into work on his day off, at least he was able to get Malfoy called in too.

The Arrangement series by RurouniHime (E, 72k)

It's worked for years. Why change it now?

[starquestingfordrarry]

A very Drarry 2023

This year was my entry into fandom and fanfiction, and what a wonderful thing to have happened! I started reading drarry in March, never thinking I'd write it. Then, by July, I found myself signed up for two different fests and writing every day. I hadn't written like that since I was a kid. And I'm not sure I've ever experienced community like this. I've made dear friends and keep making more, and I'm making things again, and I'm so happy to have this little pocket of joy, and -- really, there aren't words for it. So, here are some stats and recs instead. Read: 5.4 mil words of Drarry Wrote: 150k new words Made: way more art than I have in a long time

My favorite thing I wrote this year is Half Sick of Shadows (E, 39k) (And something that hasn't been revealed yet)

The thing I had the most fun writing was Draco L Malfoy (the L stands for legs) (E, 1.8k)

The very first thing I wrote this year (and first fic I ever wrote, period), was Simulation Theory (E, 35k)

The last thing I wrote this year was Eyes All Aglow (G, 3.4k)

Here are 5 fics 10 fics I read and didn't stop thinking about:

Hugo Granger-Weasley, Junior Investigator by @porcelainheart3 | T | 1.5k

it's just so fucking cute

You're Horrible (and I love it) by @vukovich | E | 11k

Draco's voice is perfect. Also, corset

Wonderful Electric (cover me in you) by @lqtraintracks | E | 10k

This was one of those "idk if I like this thing but I trust this writer" and ho-boy, nothing you could have said to me would have convinced me I'd find watersports heartwarming before this

AITA for being "obsessed" with my childhood nemesis? by @rainstormradish | M | 4k

everything about this is brilliant, every formatting detail, every nod to reddit culture. BRILLIANT!

Playing for Keeps by @peachpety | G | 6k

I'm still not sure what makes me smile harder: Draco in his postman outfit, or Harry's obsession with his marbles. The whole thing is wholesome as fuck

Only for October by @dodgerkedavra | E | WIP

This is still a WIP, and I don't care, I'd be perfectly happy rereading what's already here forever. They're just, they're so in love, and so hot, and so troubled. climbs the walls

Would you still love me if I was a cloak? by @apricitydays-lazynights | E | 2k

It was a joke and then it wasn't and now it's a gorgeous piece of fic that I think only you could write, apri

Wake Up, Harry! by @arminaa8 | G | 200 words

it is so many things I love packed into 200 words

Rookie Moves by peu_a_peu | E | 75k

it is just so, so fucking funny. Unhinged Draco at his finest

Dating Draco by @itsphantasmagoria | M | visual novel

I still haven't gotten up off the floor from this. It's a whole fucking game. A WHOLE. FUCKING. GAME. AND, it's a whole fucking game with a fantastic story and gorgeous art. If you haven't played it yet, what are you evening doing?

Finally, artists who's work made me smile and drool this year:

@littlewinnow, @basiatlu, @itsphantasmagoria, @fictional, and @meemoop

Thank you, everyone, for creating and sharing your passion with this community. Happy New Year!!

[getawayfox]

Lightheaded, I study his face. His smile is no longer uncertain. It’s that of Auror Harry, Sexiest Man Alive Harry, Harry who’s cornered his prey and is debating whether he has time for a quick sandwich before he saves the day with Expelliarmus again. I’ve never had this smile directed at me. And I am unraveling under its power.

Quote from the witty, hot, and sweet fic Malfoy Knows Best by @porcelainheart3 (Drarry, E, 4k)

[citrusses]

July 2023: AO3 Wrapped 🎁🍊

A monthly roundup of *some* of my favorite fics of the year.

January | February | March | April, May, June | July | August | September | October | November | December

A Saviour’s Guide to Manners and Decorum by @wolfpants (E, 13K)

Honorary Minister Harry Potter (yes, he's fully aware his job title is meaningless, and he quite likes it that way) is a disaster at public events.

Listen, if there's two things I will never, ever, ever get enough of it is etiquette lessons and longing. This fic is perfect to me.

Everybody Hates a Tourist by @wolfpants (E, 51K)

On a stag do in sunny Brighton with the Gryffindor lads, the last person Harry expects to run into is Draco Malfoy.

Started reading this at night and went, sorry, sleep, you aren't happening. Could not rest until I finished it. The most beautiful discovery of love and oneself.

Fledgling by @tackytigerfic (G, 3K) 

Two young dads meet at a farmers market. They exchange parenting tips, longing looks, and root vegetables.

This is so very, very lovely in a chaotic (newborns!!), achingly sweet way. In my head this is "*The* Drarry dads fic."

heaven to gaudy day by @maesterchill (M, 809)

Istanbul. The morning after the night before. And Malfoy's in a mood.

Under 1000 words of pure gorgeousness.

I only want the ones I envy (I envy) by @porcelainheart3 (E, 13K)

Despite this arrangement he has with Draco, conducted entirely in the privacy of a dusty stationery cabinet, Harry is definitely not gay. But to appease his friends, he agrees to go on one (1) date with a man. Just to be sure.

ABSOLUTE TREAT, SUPREME BANGER. A confection of a fic -- the dialogue, the details, all adding up to a densely-packed, seven layer slice of dessert.

Muscle Memory by @corvuscrowned (E, 8K) 

There's something just beneath the surface, just at the periphery of Harry's mind. They've been here before — they've done this before. If only he could remember it.

I think this has my favorite last line of a fic all year. Maybe ever. This is exactly the kind of narratively layered, brilliant and beautifully captivating fic that Crow has done so well so many times. A gift.

Rich Friend by @sorrybutblog (E, 19K)

As far as Harry can tell, Draco Malfoy is still rich as hell. He’s just not a wizard anymore. Featuring: Draco Malfoy trying to make it as a Muggle pop star, Harry Potter as our confused and horny hero, bad driving, good music, and the mysterious magic of falling for someone.

LKSJ:FLKJSD. I mean, this is a perfect Harry POV fic, the most believable Drarry dynamic in the midst of a fic about Draco as a Muggle pop star named Dragon, the "I'm with the band" fic I didn't know I needed. I love it with my whole soul.

Sun Thief by @floydig, (E, 28K)

It’s 2005, and Draco Malfoy says, “Fuck the Ministry,” Harry works as a handyman in muggle London, and Draco should really stop pissing off the Squib gangs.

Bracingly original, thrilling to read, does not hold the reader's hand at all and just throws you into it -- fantastic.

Waking Up Slow by @sweet-s0rr0w (E, 22K)

'Twas the night before Christmas, although it’s July/Draco’s a shopkeeper, no-one knows why/There’s hiking and witch caves, freak snowfalls and more/Bad Christmas jumpers, nosy neighbours galore/Narcissa’s here too, but… something’s amiss/And what’s in those chocolates that’s making them kiss?

No one can make me SEE a fic the way Sweet does. The writing in this is so tangibly gorgeous, the love story is so tender and sweet and funny and lovely. The most charming of fics.

[hdowlpost]

OWL GIFTS for porcelainheart

[Podfic of] the frenemies' guide to beekeeping Link to fic: the frenemies' guide to beekeeping by porcelainheart3 Summary: An ode to Sherlock Holmes featuring one recently retired Magipathologist, one sharp-tongued beekeeper, and purloined case files from the DMLE that are absolutely none of their beeswax. A podfic of story. Podfic Length: 39:11 (with music), 38:11 (without music) Rating: Mature Podfic Cover: made by an as of yet unrevealed cover artist :) Podficcer's Notes: Dear porcelainheart3, I hope you enjoy this podfic of your story. I had such a great time working on this. It's a wonderful story and I'm happy that I got to record it for you.

An Unexpected Santa Summary: No, that can't be Draco, can it? Teddy swears it is. Word Count: 4025 Rating: NC-17 | explicit Contains: Christmas shopping, mall Santa, getting together, shower sex. Notes:porcelainheart3, your prompt about Draco as a mall Santa cracked me up, so here it is. I also added in some of the things you said you liked, so I hope you like it. :)

Review/Comment of: Curfew Summary of Fic: Draco plans to spend eighth year staying out of trouble, awaiting a reply from the Dover Arithmancy Academy. (And rereading his favourite book series, The Warlock's Revenge.) What does his future hold, after the war? He might find out with the help of a certain Gryffindor who defies school rules. Word Count of Fic: 1689 Rating of Fic: Gen Commenter's Notes: porcelainheart3, ( I saw that this fic hadn’t gotten nearly as much love as your others )

[inheartofwinter]

FIC CLAIM

Sing Me A Song

(Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter; M; ~15k)

Gift for @khb-writes

My submission for H/D Erised 2023.

Millions of thanks to @porcelainheart3 for helping me beta this fic! I don't know how it would turn out without you =v= Probably nothing good.

Summary: On his birthday, Draco Malfoy discovered that he was a half-siren and had a mate. The problem was his mate was none other than the famous Harry Potter, aka his sworn enemy who despised him. What would he do next? On a side note, why was Harry Potter so annoyed that a certain obnoxious blond git had stopped antagonising him?

Additional tags: Humor, Fluff, Angst, Misunderstandings, Creature Fic, Inspired by Music, Song fic, Tea, Post-Hogwarts, Idiots in Love, Pining, Getting Together, Fights, Drinking, brief use of ableist language, brief use of misogynistic language, H/D Erised 2023, Background Polyamory, Harry Potter Epilogue What Epilogue | EWE, POV Draco Malfoy, POV Harry Potter, Minor Blaise Zabini/Ginny Weasley/Pansy Parkinson, Minor Luna Lovegood/Theodore Nott, Minor Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Ministry of Magic (Harry Potter)

“Can’t run away anymore, huh?” Potter slammed a stack of documents on Draco’s desk. His grin looked a bit too savage for a little friendly chat between co-workers. Draco unconsciously pushed his chair back a bit. Where was the mouthy bint when Draco needed her? He was going to demote her! “I don’t understand what you’re talking about,” answered Draco with a tight smile, trying not to let his panic show. But Merlin, Potter looked good. Gone were his usual dopey smiles; the smile he had on right now was full of teeth. It looked wild and downright dangerous, like an untamed beast, especially from the angle Draco was put in. And he was so close. “You don’t understand?” Potter arched an eyebrow, faking surprise. And then, he leant in until their noses were almost touching. “About how you’ve been scurrying away like a rat whenever you see me?” It turned out, Potter didn’t just look good. He smelled good, too. ‘Calm down, Draco. You’re better than that,’ Draco mentally scolded himself. ‘Stop acting like a bird in heat.’

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[sitp-recs]

🎶 HD Wireless 2023 - Sitp Recs

After a short hiatus I come bearing Wireless gifts! I was hoping to get started today but a power outage gave me some free hours (and a charged phone) on Thursday night so here we are. The fest has been posting for the past two weeks and these are my favorites so far. I was thinking I might just update this list as I go on through the second half (instead of creating a new one) so pls expect a few reblogs. The idea is to celebrate these amazing works and invite folks to check them out before reveals! Keep in mind that as usual, my picks are 100% personal and based on my own preferences. I strongly recommend checking the full collection. Enjoy!

Fic:

🚬 Don’t hate him when he gets up to leave by @deliciousblizzardshark (M, 2k)

The linens are white and empty, sunlight slanting through the window illuminating a bed that has been deserted. Draco knew Potter would leave; he’s always gone by morning. Draco doesn’t even remember what he looks like in daylight.

🦵Wrong in all the Right Ways by @phdmama (E, 4k)

Draco is pretty sure that Potter is trying to kill him. Not in, like a murdery sort of way. There’s been too much atonement and forgiveness and redemption for that. Too many difficult conversations that ended, more than once, with awkward hugs. Maybe even some tears. They’re not friends obviously, but at the very least, they’ve moved past the past. (Mostly.) So no, Potter’s definitely not trying to kill him in a permanent death sort of way, but more like… In a horny sort of way.

🌃 All I Think About by @skeptiquewrites (T, 4.4k)

Sometimes all it takes is one perfect late summer night in June.

📱 Mirrors inside me by @cavendishbutterfly (E, 6k)

Draco’s been in love with Potter forever. And just because they work together, and they fuck, and they text and break up and get back together regularly doesn’t mean Potter needs to know. In fact, it’s a pretty good reason why he shouldn’t.

🎹 About This Place by @academicdisasterfic (E, 10k)

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.

🌈 I only want the ones I envy (I envy) by porcelainheart3 (E, 13k)

Despite this arrangement he has with Draco, conducted entirely in the privacy of a dusty stationery cabinet, Harry is definitely not gay. But to appease his friends, he agrees to go on one (1) date with a man. Just to be sure.

🥃 if i could never give you peace by poisonivy206 (E, 17k)

Eleven years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Aurors Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are forcibly brought together by a new case that's bound to reopen old wounds. Enter a Firewhisky problem, prejudices that never really go away, and an obsession as old as time.

🚙 Rich Friend by @sorrybutblog (E, 18k)

As far as Harry can tell, Draco Malfoy is still rich as hell. He’s just not a wizard anymore. Featuring: Draco Malfoy trying to make it as a Muggle pop star, Harry Potter as our confused and horny hero, bad driving, good music, and the mysterious magic of falling for someone.

🍫 Waking Up Slow by @sweet-s0rr0w, art by @ihopeyoubothstaysafefromharm (E, 22k)

'Twas the night before Christmas, although it’s July / Draco’s a shopkeeper, no-one knows why / There’s hiking and witch caves, freak snowfalls and more / Bad Christmas jumpers, nosy neighbours galore / Narcissa’s here too, but… something’s amiss / And what’s in those chocolates that’s making them kiss?

🪩 Take You Home by @lqtraintracks (E, 26k)

Everybody’s a little fucked up after the war, Draco especially. What starts as hate sex after a night out, eventually turns into something else, something more like comfort. And even though his friends all tell Harry he’s just being used, all Harry’s doing is making sure Draco gets home in one piece. He’s not falling helplessly in love.

🐍 Sun Thief by @floydig, art by BlackRose532 (E, 28k)

It’s 2005, and Draco Malfoy says, “Fuck the Ministry,” Harry works as a handyman in muggle London, and Draco should really stop pissing off the Squib gangs. Or: Harry beats up a pimp and isn’t sorry about it, Draco deals black market potions, and they’re shagging. Again.

🍊 Nothing But You On My Mind by @moonflower-rose (M, 29k)

Potter has been in Australia on an internship for almost a year, and Draco cannot wait for him to get back home. They'll finally have a chance to talk about their feelings for each other. What could possibly go wrong? Loads, as it turns out.

🌊 What We Left Behind by peachydreamxx (E, 33k)

Harry's recovering from an injury. Malfoy's recovering from heartbreak. Beaten down and bruised, Harry takes up Malfoy's offer to stay at his secluded seaside cottage in Dorset. It'll be good to get away from it all. It's only for a few days, and it's only so he can heal. Nothing else. Digging up past feelings will only make matters worse, and besides, Malfoy doesn't feel the same way. Does he?

🏝️ LA, Who Am I To Love You? by @epitomereally (E, 42k) ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Harry’s summer in LA is not going as expected. Pansy Parkinson keeps inviting him to parties in the Hollywood Hills and harassing him to finally go to the physical therapist, Blaise Zabini keeps slipping new strains of his company’s magical weed into Harry’s pockets in hopes of an endorsement, and Draco Malfoy keeps having sex with everyone but Harry.

🧩 The Waiting by @oknowkiss (E, 43.5k)

It’s been almost ten years since Draco Malfoy disappeared during a routine Curse Breaker training exercise. Harry, his partner in more ways than one, is determined to figure out why. As the past resurfaces and the present fades into confusion, Harry discovers the only thing more unreliable than memory is love.

🐶 Everybody Hates a Tourist by @wolfpants (E, 51k)

On a stag do in sunny Brighton with the Gryffindor lads, the last person Harry expects to run into is Draco Malfoy. After a glimpse of Malfoy’s Muggle life in Britain’s gay capital, Harry’s curiosity gets the better of him and he finds himself returning to the seaside again and again, drawn to the city, drawn to this new version of Malfoy that Harry barely recognises from school.

Art:

📸 Alive by @itsphantasmagoria (E)

Harry is lost after the final battle, but he finds comfort from an unexpected source.

🎙️ Why don't you like me? by @caroll-in (T)

Failing to ask Harry out, Draco deals with his feelings in a very dramatic fashion.

🥂 Shivers and Cold Champagne by @maesterchill (T)

Sometimes, you meet someone in the club, and you just know...they’re all in.

🕶️ keep driving by @babooshkart (M)

cocaine, side boob, choke her with a sea view

[peachpety]

20 questions for fic writers

tagged 230943 years ago by @schmem14 [x] @vukovich [x] @mintawasalreadytaken [x]

check out fics from these lovely, brilliant, fantastic, stellar, amazing [*insert lady gaga meme here*] writers:

schmem14 [some truly wonderful & witty rarepair gems y'all] vukovich [off-the wall, peculiar delivered in amazing prose] mintaminta [insightful angst/dead dove & hot kinky smut]

tagging @mystickitten42 @citrusses @kittycargo @lumosatnight @xanthippe74 @rockingrobin69 @stavromulabetaaa @bubble-gumhead @porcelainheart3 @roseharpermaxwell @curlyy-hair-dont-care

me, myself & i

How many works do you have on AO3?

76 + 1 in anon, to be revealed soon!

What's your total AO3 wordcount?

149,896

What fandoms do you write for?

HP, with emphasis on Drarry.

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Come as You Are (3.8k) Sun Stroke (3.8k) Laundry Day (2.7k) 10 Easy Steps (1.8k) It's Called Fashion, Potter (2.1k)

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

listen. yes. i try. and i am so far behind atm. honestly, i get the most wonderful comments from lovely readers. and i want them to know how appreciative i am that they took time to read(!) and let me know their thoughts(!!). even if it's just an emoji(!!!). i don't care, i love it.

What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

if you read me, you know...i do not write angst. i have one (1) fic where i stepped out of my lane and wrote angst-lite. it's not even really angst, but more moody atmospheric. and interestingly enough, the most purple i've prosed. my beta was like, peach, what? the weed which strings the hangman's bag

What is a fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

pfft, all my fics have the happiest endings.

Do you get hate on fics?

nope. i did get hate on a supportive/love comment i left on a friend's fic once. that's, like, 7th circle of hell troll behavior to be hating on a comment.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

i do write smut, yes. my smut has been described as [insert various descriptors like "inferno", "blazing", "scorching", and lots of🔥] hot paired with soft/romantic/sweet. i.e. fluffy smut. smuff.

Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

nope. the closest i've come is inserting HP characters into a magical version of The Breakfast Club.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

not that i'm aware of.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

not that i'm aware of, but i do have a blanket statement in my AO3 profile that allows it, so who knows?

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

nope.

What's your all-time favorite ship?

drarry, easily.

What's a WIP you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

i have a fic inspired by a movie and idk if i'll ever get it written. I COULD mention my xmas advent fic from 2020 but i'm determined to finish it this year. DETERMINED. 🦔

What are your writing strengths?

i'm good at characterizations & writing banter. and i'm good at writing lean.

What are your writing weaknesses?

recently, i've had the immense pleasure of listening to my fics read aloud in published podfics. and let me say, this is a brilliant way to spot weaknesses. and while my banter may be good, sometimes i maybe inject too much action into my conversations. it disrupts the flow. also, long, plotty fics ellude me. i'm a pantser/gardner style writer and plotting/outlining makes me hyperventilate.

Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

yes, if used sparingly, and in such a way that i (as an english only speaker) can intuit what is being said. and also if translations are provided as a footnote. i've got a french-speaking Draco in my Dron fics [1] [2], where he lapses in the heat of passion.

First fandom you wrote for?

drarry, baby.

Favorite fic you've written?

if i may, i have two: Deadheading the Odd Dahlia, inspired by the incredible art of @beyondtheclose Birds Behaving Badly (my longest drarry to date! 10k!)

[ghaniblue]

Wireless 2023 recs: week 2

Continuing to work my way through the @hd-wireless roundups. Here's what I enjoyed from week 2. Favourites marked with ❤️

>> Week 1 recs <<

[29.08. creators added after reveals]

Not Your Property by @quail-in-red (G, Digital Art)

Harry rubs elbows with rich Slytherins and finds himself falling for one Draco Malfoy

only want the ones I envy (I envy) by @porcelainheart3 (E, 13k, fic + digital art)

“Surely there’s someone in our circle who’s not a Saviour-Chaser. Someone single, clever, talented, sexy, and extremely, unapologetically gay.” Harry knows what’s about to happen before Ron’s even done speaking. And he wants to laugh at the absurdity of it all. But he can’t, not without outing himself, and in more ways than one. So tomorrow, he’ll do what he always does when he needs a distraction: he’ll corner Draco Malfoy at work, where Malfoy will suck his cock until Harry screams his name. Despite this arrangement he has with Draco, conducted entirely in the privacy of a dusty stationery cabinet, Harry is definitely not gay. But to appease his friends, he agrees to go on one (1) date with a man. Just to be sure

❤️ About This Place by @academicdisasterfic (E, 10k)

Harry left everything, including Draco. Harry’s returned to everything, including Draco. Things are never quite so simple, though perhaps they could be.

Mirrors inside me by @cavendishbutterfly (E, 6k)

Draco’s been in love with Potter forever. And just because they work together, and they fuck, and they text and break up and get back together regularly doesn’t mean Potter needs to know. In fact, it’s a pretty good reason why he shouldn’t.

❤️ if i could never give you peace by @poisonivy206 (E, 17k)

Eleven years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Aurors Harry and Draco are forcibly brought together by a new case that’s bound to reopen old wounds. Enter a Firewhisky problem, prejudices that never really go away, and an obsession as old as time.

[Podfic] I dream of you, to wake by harryromper by @reveriepi (T, 01h 26 min)

“Typically coma patients are made comfortable and left to regain consciousness in their own time,“ Draco points out carefully. “Typically, yes. But when has anything about Harry been typical.” Hermione sighs, rubbing at her eye with the heel of her hand. “The Healer-in-Charge has consulted with experts at all the major wizarding hospitals. They all agree. Whatever’s happening inside of Harry’s head right now is killing him.” Draco Malfoy is a world-renowned dream-walker, and he may be Harry Potter’s only hope.

>> week 3 & 4 <<

[oflights]

WIP to-write 2024 game

RULES: post the names of all the files in your WIP to-write folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPs.

thank you for tagging me @porcelainheart3! your WIPs sound like so much fun!

i've been meaning to do a game like this for a bit, since i've starting to near the end of the road with The Star Splitter and i'm thinking about 2024 writing!

i have...a lot of ideas lol. i would not call any of these WIPs (so i have no snippets, i'm sorry), and i omitted some i've talked about before, but if they're on here i'd love to talk about them!! send me a title/fic nickname or a number!

reddit penguin story mpreg

Gilmore Girls AU

arranged marriage fuck-or-die feat. amortentia 

Draco waiting by Harry’s hospital bed…for what?

Kinkuary; Harry can read Draco’s horny, horny mind

blackmail and broomsticks 

Penny Dreadful???

shipwreck, no cannibals (?)

night market feat. fae stuff and imps and bargains

No Children

6th year AU with no Draco (NYC fic?)

Draco burned at the stake + dragons

[starquestingfordrarry]

Hi!! For the drawing meme (if you still do them) I’d like to propose 3D with drarry! (Though if you’re not doing it, you can absolutely ignore this)

A D3 for each of you!! @porcelainheart3

[getawayfox]

"Look, Potter. Your side won. I'm under probation. I'll be lucky to get a job as a street sweeper, let alone a spot at university. I'm not up to anything, and my future is none of your business. Your only concern is graduating, getting married, becoming Minister of Magic, and saving baby unicorns from house fires. All right?"

Quote from the sweet and hopeful fic curfew by @porcelainheart3 (Drarry, G, 1.6k)