#redeemed draco malfoy

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Flower War by XxTheDarkLordxX (@xx-thedarklord-xx) Pairing: Harry/Draco Rating: T Word Count: 8k Podfic available here Read by: Anonymous Length: 30-60 minutes “So, I was thinking—” Neville cut off, causing Harry to peer up curiously. Neville’s eyes were narrowed on the flower, small frown marring his features. “Oh, how rude.” “What’s rude? It’s just a flower. Strange, since Malfoy sent it to me. Do you think he was cursed? I mean, it’s not like him to be nice.” Neville snorted, mouth twitching rapidly. “No, it’s not,” He agreed readily. “Malfoy sending this makes perfect sense though. The flower means, Beauty is your only attraction." Or… the one where Harry and Draco have a flower war. Their tamest fight yet to date as they trade silent insults, cutting barbs and even a few compliments sprinkled in.

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my drarry fic recs !

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these fics will EXCLUSIVELY contain a Redeemed!Draco in his adulthood, happy endings, and a nice ratio of serious to funny! lotta these touch on wizarding politics and social issues, also most explicit scenes can be easily skipped over and aren’t integral to the stories. oh and i’ve starred my personal favorites!

also! obligatory fuck JKR! we support trans rights, anti-racism, and feminism on this blog!

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The Liars Department by DorthyAnn ★

Teen & Up | 103k | 17/17 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | MinistryOfMagicEmployee!Draco | Auror!Harry | Harry Grows A Backbone In The Workplace | RomCom | Shenanigans | Draco In The Muggle World | Sassy Mirrors | Amazing OCs | Nonbinary Character | Draco Is Besties With His House Elf | House Elves | House Elf Culture | Draco Is A SPEW Follower | Second Chances | Political Intrigue | Progressive Politics In The HP-Verse | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Harry And Ron Actually Respect Hermione | Hermione Is A Badass In The Face Of Workplace Discrimination | Illustrated!

This is a story about Harry meeting up with Draco Malfoy four years after the war. And a story about Harry, well, not hating his job per say, but it's not like he has much to compare it to and it seemed fine. His whole life seemed fine. Then Malfoy came along with and his flashy suits and fast car making everything seem dull in comparison, and Harry... Harry couldn't just leave well enough alone.

Headlights in the Snow by Saras_Girl ★

Mature | 71k | 25/25 Chapters

KnightBusDriver!Draco | CharityWorker!Harry | Redeemed!Draco | Cozy | Advent Fic | Christmas | Diverse Characters | Amazing OCs | Cats! | Badass Old Ladies | The Boys Learn Work Life Balance | Second Chances

What’s big and purple and smells like tea? Harry is about to find out.

Here's The Pencil, Make It Work by ignatiustrout

Mature | 49k | 1/1 Chapters

CoffeeBarista!Draco | Redeemed!Draco | NoCareer!Harry | Bisexual!Harry | Harry Has A Bisexual Awakening | Harry Is Awkward | Draco In The Muggle World | Queer Community | Critical Of Hogwarts Culture | Diverse Characters | Draco Apologizes To Hermione | Second Chances | Mental Health | Diverse Characters | Amazing OCs

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

The Ordeal of Being Known by louisfake

Mature | 146k | 14/14 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | MindHealer!Draco | Auror!Harry | Draco Is A Tad OOC But That’s Just His Therapist-sona™ | Draco Is A SPEW Follower | Draco Is Besties With His House Elf | Draco Likes Muggle Things | Harry Grows A Backbone In The Workplace | Mystery | Political Intrigue | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Harry Unpacks His Childhood Trauma | Dumbledore Bashing | Scrabble | Second Chances | Harry Is The Burnt Out Gifted Kid Of All Time In This Fic

When Auror Potter is anonymously cursed with silence by being forced to hide his own voice inside his mind, there's unfortunately only one person in the country with the qualifications to fix it: Certified and Licensed Healer Legilimens, Draco Malfoy, specialist in Mind Curses and Afflictions. It's obviously a terrible idea, a disaster waiting to happen, but Draco's never been able to back down from a challenge... especially from Potter.

Like the Son Holds the Moon by louisfake

Mature | 49k | 8/8 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | Writer!Draco | Unspeakable!Harry | Redeemed!Narcissa | Harry Grows A Backbone In The Workplace | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Department Of Mysteries Corruption | Political Intrigue | Amazing OCs | Magical Theory | Draco Reconnects With Teddy And Andromeda | Second Chances | Harry Has Mommy Issues | Gratuitous Amounts Of Hair Braiding | Watercolors

Narcissa Malfoy is missing. Harry has no idea why the Unspeakables want him tagging along on the investigation, but he's not complaining. His job has never been this interesting. His job has never before involved observing a fit, long-haired Draco Malfoy around the clock, or noticing how good he smells, or burning his breakfasts. They're not paying him to ask questions, or notice when something is terribly wrong, or take matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, these are the things Harry Potter does best.

the measure of a memory by citrusbaby ★

Mature | 84k | 13/13 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | PoliticalActivist!Draco | Gay!Draco | Professor!Harry | Bisexual!Harry | Indian!Harry | Black!Hermionie | Lesbian!Ginny | Lesbain!Luna | Diverse Cast | Political Intrigue x1000 | International Wizarding Politics | Prison Reform | Blood Status Politics | Auror Corruption | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Magic Theory | RomCom | Mystery | Action | So Many Dates | Denial Is A River In Egypt And Harry Is Drowning In It | Draco Reconnects With Teddy And Andromeda | Second Chances | Does Harry Unpack His Childhood Trauma Or Does His Childhood Trauma Unpack Him | Progressive Politics In The HP-Verse | Harry And Ron Actually Respect Hermione | Draco Has Daddy Issues

Seven years after the end of the war, Harry has made a quiet life for himself, as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. Dark magic looms just beyond the horizon, but all Harry wants is to be left out of it. Until Malfoy asks him to teach him the Patronus Charm. Harry agrees out of suspicion. No other reason.

Pop Up Pals by bambimoss

Explicit | 62k | 11/11 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | MinistryOfMagicEmployee!Draco | Lonely!Draco | Auror!Harry | Examining The Ethics Of The Ministry | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Mystery | RomCom | Draco Watches Muggle Romance Shows | Sympathetic Hermione (Her Thirst For Justice Knows No Bounds) | Second Chances

Draco Malfoy leads an ordered but rather unfulfilling life, working in a Ministry basement and residing in his cramped Muggle flat. Feeling underappreciated and horribly lonely, he purchases some special charms that allow him to conjure imaginary friends. Unfortunately, after becoming a suspect in a potions smuggling investigation, Draco is forced to surrender a month’s worth of memories for a Pensieve Probe. The aurors assigned to bear witness to his most private and embarrassing moments are none other than the Ministry ‘darlings’ Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley.

No Harm by Tessa Crowley (tessacrowley)

Explicit | 46k | 3/3 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | Healer!Draco | Auror!Harry | Draco Gets Put Through The Ringer | Harry Grows A Backbone In The Workplace | RomCom | Political Intrigue | Progressive Politics In The HP-Verse | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Auror Corruption | Harry Kinda Goes, Like, ACAB For Aurors | Class Issues | Healthcare Inequality | Draco Reconnects With Teddy And Andromeda | Second Chances

After a long, bloody war, Draco Malfoy just wants to do something good with his life for a change, and resolves to become a healer. But magical society refuses to make it easy for him, and an increasingly dramatic series of events—all of them instigated by Harry Potter—get him kicked out of med school, force him to live in exile, and threaten to destroy the new life he’s trying so desperately to build. But Harry isn’t instigating anything—at least not on purpose. He’s just trying to work up the nerve to ask him out. His efforts don’t appear to be going great.

Cut From the Sky by mallstars ★

Explicit | 150k | 24/24 Chapters

Redeemed!Draco | ShopOwner!Draco | Tailor!Draco | Unspeakable!Harry | Harry Grows A Backbone In The Workplace | Draco In The Muggle World | France | Time Loop | Ministry Of Magic Corruption | Department Of Mysteries Corruption | Cozy | Amazing OCs | Queer Community | Transfem Character | Miniature Making | Unexpected Ending | The Ending Is Still Happy And Hopeful Fear Not

"I'm stuck in a time loop, reliving November 2nd. This is the 111th time I've lived through today." Draco stilled. His moody eyes, the tension in his hands where he gripped onto his umbrella, the careful mask of blankness flickering over his face — everything about him was so difficult and so very dear to Harry. "Ah," said Draco, "and?"

[accio-sriracha]

"Is there a problem?"

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Harry walked up, raising an eyebrow at the witch behind the counter.

She jumped a little when she realised who he was, quickly recovering and handing him a menu,

"No, sir! Not at all! We were just dealing with a minor... issue." She shot an amused look at her coworker, who was still staring daggers at the man they were helping before Harry, "If you'll follow me this way I'll lead you straight to a table, Mr. Potter!"

Harry didn't move, crossing his arms over his chest and putting on the expression he usually reserved for the dark wizards he was interrogating,

"Would you mind explaining to me what this... issue is?" He asked.

The witch looked nervous now, more than nervous, she looked a little terrified.

"Um... nothing, sir! I assure you everything is alright. We just had a slight disagreement on the seating arrangements."

Harry turned to the man now, ignoring the other girl still death glaring him as though her life depended on it, "Are they trying to refuse you service?"

He nodded, a slight smirk on his lips, "Yes, I believe they were."

"I'm sorry... do you two know each other?" The waiter asked. Harry smiled and reached out a hand towards the man, he could tell from the look on his face that Draco was enjoying this,

"Well, considering Mr. Potter and I have been married for about three years now... I'd say we know each other decently well." He put on a fake polite smile, "Thank you for the offer, but I think my husband and I will be eating somewhere else."

Harry tried to supress his laughter at the absolute smugness in his expression.

She stood there, stunned, her mouth opening and closing repeatedly.

"Happy anniversary." Harry whispered, llifting their hands and kissing his knuckles once.

Draco laughed, "Happy anniversary, love."

"How about we find some place a little more tolerant?" Harry offered.

Draco nodded, "Hm... I'd like that. We might as well leave a review and let other customers now how amazing the service is here." He added.

Harry nodded, throwing one last look over his shoulder at their horrified expressions before pulling Draco towards the door.

The restaurant lost half its customers within the week after Harry's scathing review, a fact that Draco was very, very, pleased to hear.

In other news; The Weasley's Mum and Pop Shop Restaurant is becoming extremely popular... funny how these coincidences happen, don't you think?

[souryam]

"the malfoys and snape only tolerated each other for political gain and he hated the family actually" : boring, no angst, cliche, makes snape's decision have no emotional stakes

"the malfoys and snape trusted each other despite everything largely bc they met very young, snape challenges their pre conceived notions on basically everything but they treat him like family regardless, meaning that snape betrayed the (bad) people who gave him a home for the ("good") people that mocked and abused him his whole life": insane, appealing, lucius being a reluctant big brother, snape being dracos godparent, emotional stakes through the roof, post war lucius grappling w the fact his bsf betrayed him, that he was the one to lead him to his death yet lucius still loves him bc he saw him as his little brother

[mysticpenguincreation]

God I love Draco Malfoy.

Specifically the fanfiction one. The one who has been changing his views after 4th year, during 6th or 7th year, even the one who started to change after the war.

The endearingly pathetic one who has to take a LOT of time to stand up to his father or to break himself down. The one who has been rebellious from the school years as soon as he realized his bigotry. The soft and vulnerable one, both with the sneer and without it (looking at most 8th year and Post War pieces), although Draco without sneer and sarcasm is not entire Draco to me. The dark and morally grey and grating but still good to his core (looking at The Fallout, Manacled, Happy pills (i think it’s the name?), Rights and Wrongs series). Absolutely vile and dark and unhinged but still good and not entirely evil (Breath Mints/Battle Scars, For your protection). There are so many more but these are the ones I can name of the top off my head.

I love his character, I sympathize with his character. I still want to cry about how much more JK could have done with him in the books. I’m still angry about the deleted wand throwing scene. Give me fucking something, I will go for any crumbs you give me.

The only reasons why i’m not displeased with the supposed HBO reboot, which we haven’t heard about in a long while (which is usually not a good thing), is because i hope they would be able to DO something GOOD about him.

This would have been such a tremendous redemption arc. Instead he turned out mediocre and I guess that’s fine when you think “Well, that’s kind of realistic”. But I done want this from Draco fucking Malfoy character. Literally anyone but him.

God, i’m so thankful to fanfiction. This is my canon and you can’t change my mind.

[rewritingcanon]

What would you say are your more controversial opinions about the hp characters?

ohhhh okayyy. i feel like my opinions on a lot of the characters aren’t controversial because i dont feel super strongly towards anyone in any negative light but here are some i could think of at the top of my head:

i’m glad the malfoys faced more extreme backlash after the second wizarding war. a lot of people in the fandom seem to be very sympathetic towards draco and scorpius for getting dogpiled with the brunt of it (which yeah, it sucks, especially for scorpius) but the prejudice makes complete make sense to me. if i was someone who didn’t know scorpius’ character, and had someone from my family get killed in the second war due to death eaters or something— seeing the malfoys still be wealthy and walk around freely without any jailtime, i would be bitter too. they’re hated on but they’re still one of the richest families ever, so they’ll live LOL

another anon has asked about this and i haven’t responded to them yet but when i do i will link it here for my reasons. basically: the best character in the cursed child is harry potter. i think the way they wrote his character and ptsd carried the play. it was def his story, not albus’.

i do think dumbledore has some aspects of him that may be considered morally gray, but mostly i dont think he is. he does everything for the good of the world, and his complete selflessness leads him to sacrifice anything for it— even himself and the people he loves, when necessary. i completely understand why people wouldn’t agree with his methods though.

james potter isn’t a sunshine character he’s a dickhead. fans of him made him a golden retriever character to be more palatable for modern times. i like him the way he is: an asshole and then less of an asshole 👍 this is what true stanning looks like

pansy parkinson is racist and out of all the female side characters, developing HER is so questionable from fandom

harry had questionable descriptions about a lot of male characters to make people think he could be a little 🏳️‍🌈 there was bill, there was sirius, there was cedric. but draco is not a part of that list. harry was not feeling draco whatsoever throughout the series but drarry shippers cling to that one ‘obsessed’ line

furthermore, harry rejecting draco’s offer of friendship wasn’t a sad or a ‘what if’ scene. draco was being a classist piece of shit and harry didnt want to fuck with that, there isnt any way in any timeline he wouldve accepted draco’s friendship.

slytherin sucks just generally lol. people want so bad to pluck anti-heroes out of a series that was written specifically with the mind to make all the characters suck.

hermione and ron’s drama isn’t as toxic as people make it out to be. yes, this includes the time hermione sent birds after him. people act like its the end of the world but she was tackling puberty and the end of society soooo i give her a pass to tweak out.

mostly every harry potter character has horrific names. like literally mostly everyone. even the name harry potter 🙁

movie romione wasn’t that bad LOL

severus snape’s ‘redemption’ or whatever was so ass. he bullies kids for five years and then everything is chill because… true love? on harry’s mum? are you kidding me 💀

weasley family angst goes hard but people (especially percy stans and some ron&ginny stans) acting like they’re the most toxic family to walk the earth make me want to rip my hair out and eat it. molly loves her kids guys shes not evil. jesus.

genuinely trying to think of more but i can’t right now…. maybe i will reblog and add to it. i feel like most of my opinions aren’t that controversial though 😭

[thebisexualwreckoning]

Listen guys I know this fandom like to make fun of harry for only ever using one spell but like the last time the poor boy tried to use a different spell during a duel Malfoy almost ended up bleeding out to death so like, can ya really blame him?

[maldeldest]

Listen, I love villains. Villains are amazing.

They are awesome. 9/10 times they are more interesting than the "good" Characters.

You have an Evil Character on your Nr 1 Spot ? Thats great, dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

You feel sorry for a villain because of their tragic backstory ? Me too, thats relatable.

You want to see a villain getting a good redemption arc ? Yeah totally get that feeling

But it does get complicated for me when you invent a hundret head canons for that Character to point them in a better light and ignore the terrible Things they did.

(Headcanons are totally fine but if your headcanon is: "Their Dad used to b*at them every day and they were basically a S*x Sl*ve their whole life and thats why they k*lled all these people then....nah)

And it gets especially fucked up for me when you point fingers at their victims and somehow make them the bad guy or get mad at them for not forgiving them right away or not at all.

[drarryficrecsbasement]

Chapters: 13/13 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy/Theodore Nott, Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Draco Malfoy & Pansy Parkinson Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Theodore Nott, Blaise Zabini, Pansy Parkinson, Hermione Granger, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley Additional Tags: Hogwarts Eighth Year, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Secret Relationship, Breaking Up & Making Up, Muggle/Wizard Relations, Sentient Hogwarts, Muggle Studies, Slow Burn, Pining, Harry Potter Epilogue What Epilogue | EWE, POV Draco Malfoy, Humor, Swearing, Post-War Summary:

Draco’s voice shook. “You don’t know what it’s like to have you. No one knows what it’s like to lose you.” A sob fled from him. “Please don’t make me be the first.” Harry’s face crumpled, looking away, and Draco knew then it was over. “It’s my past, it must be. I asked before and you said –” “I have forgiven you –” “I am a person!” Then quieter, “A person; not just something to be forgiven.”

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With his family’s name and misdeeds laying heavily upon him, Draco Malfoy returns to Hogwarts for a torturous eighth year. He finds himself unrequitedly in love with Harry Potter and at odds with everyone around him, even the bricks. While navigating the post-war world, he is forced to decide both who he is and what he wants.

[pixiesnooze]

reading harry potter fanfics where ppl idolise and make honest to God death eaters the “good ppl” and bash the weasleys and make harry seek refuge with certain slytherins and make ron evil and make hermione evil is sooooooooo like okay first of all i dont get very far into these fanfics to start with but oh my god it literally reads like idek its shit actually and idgaf about the effort it took to write my God

[underwittingly]

tbh i really love how draco's a bigoted asshole (in the sense that there's just enough nuance in his whole... thing to not throw me off entirely but also really dislike him) but at the same time it's so hard to make him stay in character when writing him without cringing so i really respect the writers who manage to write him so well bc i know a draco is good when i want to punch him

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Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse by rizzlewrites Pairing: Hermione/Draco, Harry/Ginny Rating: E Word Count: 356k Podfic available here Read by: Beatificbean, Cailynwrites, ETL_Echo_Audiobooks Length: 20+ hours After Voldemort, there was this. The clock is ticking to create a cure to the unimaginable horror that currently grips the world. Hermione finds herself unwillingly allied with the most hated man in Wizarding Britain. find the full podfic library here

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Electric Love

updated 3/24/2025

Draco Malfoy / Harry Potter

Mature | 3.6/? | 3/? Chapters

Harry is forced to work with Draco when Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes tries to keep up with the times by expanding their prank empire to the newly invented realm of wizarding "electronics".

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“What the hell does Malfoy of all people know about Muggle electronics?”

Hermione, George, and Ron looked at him like he’d grown a second head.

Merlin, maybe I have grown a second head! That makes more sense than whatever the hell is happening here.

“Harry,” Hermione said gently, “I know you don’t keep up with the news and all much since the war ended but …”

She looked to Ron for help.

“Mate, he’s been running a shop to charm Muggle electronics into working for the last 3 years.”

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[misswind]

I thought I escaped my fate

I have graduated from Draco Malfoy. Thought my thing for edgy possibly redeemable cold guys with pale hair was over. I’m older, he’s just some kid now with a fun character ark.

Behold, an even edgier, almost unredeemable but still with possibility, cold guy, with pale hair. As an 18 year old graduating from Draco College, I present Aemond Targaryen. He has an eyepatch. And a fucking cool dragon.

[maxdibert]

Honestly, I don’t know if Rowling didn’t think much about this, or if simply because she herself is a terrible person, she thought it was compatible to portray Lily as the epitome of goodness, a kind of perfect being like the Virgin Mary, while also having her marry her friend’s abuser—because, honestly, she’s not. To me, it seems like Lily was a person of questionable morals and ethics, which is ironic because her supposed moral superiority is what leads her to break off her relationship with Severus. What I find illogical is presenting a character who constantly talks about what’s morally right or wrong when her actions are quite contrary to her supposed value system.

I’ve had friendships throughout my life that have ended badly, for one reason or another, and that happens. But I would never, ever think of dating someone I’ve known for years as someone who abuses others, much less people who were my friends. Sometimes I think this is either a plot hole or that Lily was just your typical superficial “pick me” girl who wanted to “not be like other girls,” but deep down, she loved that a rich, popular guy like James was chasing after her. That’s the only explanation that gives her actions some sense—that deep down, her inferiority complex (being a Muggle-born and from a family that wasn’t even middle class) manifested in the need to be liked, be popular, and end up as the object of interest and admiration of rich and popular boys. That would actually be interesting because it would give her character some depth. The problem is that, in canon, all we see is a girl lecturing others on morality and then acting with ethical standards that leave much to be desired, with no explanation.

Because no, sorry, you don’t marry a bully. You might marry a bully if you meet them at 30 and you’re unaware of what they did as a teenager. But you don’t marry a bully you’ve seen harassing and abusing people for 7 years—like, what kind of sense does that make? And even less so do you do that and then give yourself the privilege of judging other people’s behavior and decisions. Lily Evans had no moral ground for that.

I could rant for hours about why she’s a terrible friend and a hypocrite, but I’ll settle for defining her as the typical basic girl who tries to act interesting. Unfortunately, many female characters in the series are like that: “pick me” girls. But then again, that’s nothing more than Rowling’s internalized misogyny coming to light, along with her insecurities projected into the need to be “one of the boys” and her unfounded hatred of women with traditionally feminine traits. And that’s another story.

Does anyone else ever think about what a shit move it was for Lily to date her best friend's literal bully. I mean, yeah, she started dating him after she and Severus stopped speaking, but Jesus, that must have been gut wrenching for him. I kind of get why he was such a bitter asshole later in life. It doesn't justify it, but I get it. That man never got the chance to live his life for himself and I will never stop loving him.

[himegureisu]

Expecto Patronum

Summary: Your lesson for the day is about the Patronus charm and after your demo, the students argue about Snape being unable to cast the spell. He proves them wrong.

Author's Note: I'm partially alive.

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“The Patronus is one of the most powerful defensive charms. If cast correctly, you conjure a guardian. A corporeal projection of your most positive feelings. It can be quite difficult the first time so don’t be discouraged if only wisps of mist form. That’s good progress,”

Your students’ cries of Expecto Patronum echoed throughout the room as you slowly walked by correcting their posture and pronunciation. There were few promising attempts, however, there was much work to be done before they could fend off Dementors on their own.

“Can we see your Patronus, professor?” Neville disarmed and tiredly asked. Further, Luna added, “Is it an incorporeal or corporeal patronus, professor?”

“I can cast both,” you offered, “However, which would everyone like to see first?”

The Corporeal Patronus! They chorused.

In a wave of your wand, your Patronus emerged playfully eluding them and departed the classroom in a trail of mist. Your students were amazed at the sight of such a beautiful animal before they wondered aloud.

“Does that mean Professor Snape can’t cast the charm?” the question met with silence, but you urged, “What does everyone think?"

“I don’t think he can,” Ron interjected from the crowd, then Malfoy followed, “He can,”

They started to argue as you conjured your Patronus to send Severus a message. They were supported by their friends who believed he couldn’t as a former death eater and those who thought the man had redeemed himself throughout the years which were few and far between.

“What seems to be the problem?” his voice ceased the arguments and his presence by your side further silenced the children, “Professor?”

“They would like to see your Patronus,” you simply answered, and he briefly gazed at the crowd, “My Patronus? Why not yours?”

“They’re settling a debate so,” you trailed off, eyes on his silently pleading he’d indulge you, and he sighed, “Very well,”

His Patronus wandered tentatively in the middle of class before yours appeared. That’s when they realized yours and his were partners. They mischievously passed through students before disappearing in thin air.

“The Patronus is cast using positive feelings,” Luna explained from Draco’s side, “Don’t you think marriage gives such an incentive given how smitten the Professors are with each other?”

Your cheeks flushed and his arm around your waist tightened at Luna’s words, suddenly aware of the depth of your bond. On his lips, a small proud smirk formed and your heart swelled in happiness.

“The things I do for you,” he whispered, pressing a gentle kiss to your temple as you both watched the students quarrel, “Thank you,”