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bound: Waking Up Slow by @sweet-s0rr0w

Friday lunchtime finds Harry in the stock room once more – only this time, in an unexpected but pleasurable turn of events, Draco’s got him up against the wall between the filing cabinet and a shelving unit and is kissing him, sweet and fierce and messy. He’s got his hands on either side of Harry’s face, Harry’s cheeks warm beneath his fingers, and he’s pressing Harry back as though he’s really concentrating, which makes Harry laugh into the kiss, delirious, chest tight with something as-yet-unnamed. Draco smells of mulled wine, his mouth rich with the chocolate Harry had given him, had unwrapped and held so boldly to Draco’s lips, intent unmistakable. What are we doing? Harry thinks wildly, although he can’t quite summon the will to ask. “It’s the mince pies,” Draco tells him happily, apparently reading Harry’s thoughts. Draco moves a hand to the nape of Harry’s neck, brushes his lips across Harry’s cheek, his jaw, then pauses to whisper in his ear: “They’re my magical ones. I cast a Cheering Charm over the mincemeat.” Harry laughs, because it’s absurd, the idea that this could be anything other than what it is. It’s not that kind of magic, and he should probably tell Draco that Cheering Charms never really work on him anyway. He doesn’t, though. “What’s your excuse then?” he says, teasing. “I don’t need an excuse,” comes Draco’s easy reply. “I’ve fancied you for ages. It’s embarrassing, really, how – oh!” He pulls back, face gone pink and cross-looking, clapping a hand tightly over his mouth. “Oh, was it a Veritaserum chocolate?” asks Harry, delighted. 

I bound this beautiful fic (one of my favorites from last year!) for a holiday exchange for @phoenixortheflame. Sweet very generously gave me permission to bind her story, and I had so much fun with the Christmas adornments on the cover and the mince pie endpapers. Of course, the art by @ihopeyoubothstaysafefromharm is worthy of printing and framing on its own, and I was so thrilled to include it in the bind. As this fic proves, one can celebrate Christmas any day of the year, so I think it's okay that I'm posting these a few days after the actual day!

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no big deal! couldn't care less!

something my mom and I have been chewing on lately is using these phrases as a reset. when the brain worms start to creep in or things start feeling insurmountable or disproportionately bad, these two phrases have actually done wonders for putting things back into their proper place. spilled something? no big deal!

somebody doesn't like my [insert creative thing]? couldn't care less.

it feels stupid, like it wouldn't help - but for me at least, it makes me laugh, and then the thing that's upsetting me returns to its normal size. often it interrupts a negative internal narrative enough for me to see how silly it is.

it doesn't mean things aren't allowed to hurt or be upsetting (they are!). but just the act of saying them makes it easier to dwell on those feelings a little less.

just thought I'd share :)

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H/D Erised Fic: Of Stolen Glass and Burning Clover

Author: Anonymous  Recipient: @saintgarbanzo  Pairing(s): Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter Rating: Explicit Word Count: ~28,000 Tags: Post-Hogwarts, Epilogue What Epilogue, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Golden Trio Friendship, Trans Male Draco Malfoy, Trans Male Harry Potter, Christmas Season, Sweden, Swedish Food, Indian Harry Potter, Smut, Masc Terms for Genitals, Mild Dysphoria, Vaginal Sex, Strap-Ons, Drinking, Wizarding Healthcare Issues, Heist, Vigilante Justice, past Harry/Others, references to colonialism, additional warning in author's note

Summary: A week long international conference. A political scandal? A Malfoy beside the fruit tarts. 

Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

Of Stolen Glass and Burning Clover

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there are two types of writers.

“this plot has been in my head for 10 years and finally it’s perfect.”

“what if frogs had a secret government?”

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do you all see my vision here

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2024 fic wrap-up

This year my limited fic output vacillated between Horny and Literary™.

I posted six fics according to AO3, but I'd written two of those years before (one had been on tumblr for ages, the other I'd posted and then deleted). I don't count those as new writing, so that means 4 new ficlets, all drarry.

The horny ones:

The Bet (~2k, drarry, E) Quidditch managers who fuck based on a wager.

The three bears  (3.2k, draco/others, drarry, E) Draco as Goldilocks, getting fucked by 3 bears (you can guess which one's cock is "just right").

The literary/experimental ones:

you to love me (4.4k, drarry, E) A Dead Dove non/con fic based on prompts from my ol' Summer Writin' Challenge of 2021 (gods, I'm still working on WIPs from that one). This one features Reverse Chronology, a structure I'd longed to explore and one which makes this story more interesting than it would've been otherwise, in my opinion. It starts with a sweet vignette (with an ominous undercurrent) and, as the story progresses and we go back in time, we see the full horror of that particular Voldemort Wins AU, how fucked up things are, and how unhinged Draco is.

Footnotes on Gladys Glamorgan’s article “Are They Alive? Six Years since the Disappearance of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy” (400 words, drarry, G) A ficlet written as footnotes. I worked for months on this one. It was a wonderful, stimulating challenge and I loved having a craft problem to solve. I think this ficlet will appeal more to writers than readers tbh.

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i'm working on a new fic and i'm enjoying it so much i already wanna post snippets like blease we are less than 2k in a;lsdfkaj

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maybe your fanfic doesn’t have to change someone’s life maybe it can just brighten someone’s day for a bit

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by laurilohi

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Drarry at Christmas! 🎄☃️

Thank you, @thehoneybeet + @lemonlimelea for tagging me! You know, I haven't really thought much about this before, but I can't wait to figure out how my variations of the boys spend Christmas! Lea's is here, and Honey's is here!

everybody knows to dance!

Luna and Ginny host an enormous Christmas, and Molly is a bit pissed that she's not hosting at the Burrow, until she accepts it and learns to relax as Luna takes the reins. Harry puts the finishing touches on a lawn chair he's made for them, before Draco drags him out of the shop. Lots of mulled wine, lots of cider. A healthy dose of alien-like dancing.

soft hands and glowing eyes

Fluffy spends the entire day trying to attack the Christmas tree. Harry threatens to withhold her presents while Draco makes excuses for her behavior, before making sure to sneak her a few extra treats.

author's note

Draco wakes up early to work on his manuscript without taking away from the day. It's an epilogue, of sorts, though he's not sure what it's about yet. They spend the day with their children- probing Luna about what she gets up to at university, and laughing until they're in tears when Scorpius gives Draco a bound copy of some very smutty fanfiction, involving the two main characters of his books. They feel a bit weird about it.

Better In The Dark (I'll Try Anything Once)

Draco and Hermione chat quietly in a corner about some recent developments in the WizTech world, her daughter asleep on his shoulder. Harry dozes on the couch with a glass of red he's been nursing for two hours at this point, content to watch them chatter on. The fire in the hearth bounces off of his hair, and when he catches Draco's eyes darting to him in a lust-filled panic, he's extraordinarily pleased.

Reverie

Scorpius finally returns home for school for a few weeks with a fun surprise for his fathers: a new girlfriend! Draco and Scorpius play piano side by side, while Harry talks shit about Jameson from work with Scorp's girl, who is genuinely very interested in the drama. All is right with the world.

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This was so fun! I'm so glad I got to revisit these stories and roll them around in my brain again. I can't wait to get back to writing. Happy New Year!

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the children yearn for fandom etiquette

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normalize flopping. it’s ok to fail baby. sexy even

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Me, starting a video that says it's going to explain how Victorian poorhouses fucked up the concept of charity forever: ok, show me what you've got

Video: it starts with the ideas of the Christian philosopher --

Me: DON'T SAY IT DON'T FUCKING SAY IT

Video: -- John Calvin

Me:

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boy toys 🎾

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How Much (3.5k, E)

a holiday gift for @slyssnakes! hope you enjoyed. there were several iterations of this bc your prompts were so fab i wanted to do them all. anyway we landed on kinky and a bit sad. which is a hole im in and cant seem to get out of.

tags:

Draco pov, Healer Draco, Reckless Harry Potter, Porn with Feelings, Pining Draco Malfoy, pining while literally holding what you want in your hands, Hurt/Comfort, Prostate Massage, Prostate Milking, Orgasm Control, Coming Untouched, a whiff of medical kink perhaps?

summary:

“It means something to me,” Harry tells him, hot breath hotter at his neck, in the dip just under his jaw. Draco groans. “What you say. It means something.” Harry’s always like this when they’re wrapped up together; sweetly vulnerable and forthcoming, nothing but sweat and heat between them. Draco’s not strong enough to resist pushing his advantage. “Why do you keep doing it then?”

read on AO3

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Commission for @dodgerkedavra for her advent fic Clear Warm Light

She said "make them frog and toad, but not actual frogs" 💜

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H/D Erised Art: Stolen Glances

Artist: Anonymous Recipient: @dodgerkedavra Pairing(s): Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy Rating: Teen Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Getting Together, Sharing A Bed, Auror Harry Potter, Auror Draco Malfoy, Eighth Year, Blood, Post-Hogwarts, Art, Fanart, Digital Art

Summary: It takes a while for their gazes to meet, but it doesn't mean they weren't always looking.

Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.

VIEW FULL ARTWORK ON AO3 HERE