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Lucius in books 1-6: Please stop talking about Harry Potter. I am literally begging you. I will buy you anything you want if you just STOP.

Lucius in book 7: Draco is that Harry Potter?

Draco in book 7: Who?

#howling 😂 😂 😂 #just COME ON #boy was obsessed #its actually canon #drarry #iamnmbr3

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Bound: What We Pretend We Can't See by gyzym

One of my auction winners for Fandom Trumps Hate requested this fic for their book. This is not their copy - this is one I made rather quickly because I had that familiar gotta-make-something compulsion. Their typeset will have more thought put into it, not just done in an afternoon to get it printed.

I also won't trim the bottom margin twice on the winner's copy. Oops.

#stunning!!! #a gorgeous bookbind for a gorgeous fic #sits-bound #wwpwcs #what we pretend we can't see #gyzym

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Been reflecting on feelings of arrested development. The world keeps on turning and I'm staying exactly the same.

Untitled - Me. 2024 / Crop Circles - Odie Leigh / Fallen Angel - Alexandre Cabanel / Millennial Gothic - Me. 2020 / OMG - Leonie Gray/ Flaming June - Frederic Leighton

#definitely a mood #a massive mood #when did i grow up this much #gorgeous art by OP

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Tagged by @wolfpants and @oknowkiss , read their truly excellent lists here and here!

Rules: List the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there's a pattern!

Mornings After - 2.5k, Dron

This is trickier as this was a collab and @sweet-s0rr0w wrote the start, so my first line isn't the opener. Still I'll post it here, I think it was this one.

“She was alright about it,” Ron continued, matter-of-fact, hooking a finger into the elastic waistband of Draco’s underwear, “all things considered.”

Wield Me - Drarry, 10k

“You’re not an easy man to track down,” Harry said from the doorway, where he was leaning like he was meant to be there.

Fledgling - 2.7k, pre-Drarry

Harry hadn’t thought the sling thing through before he left the house, and now his whole back is aching and he keeps whacking people with the unwieldy changing bag that won’t stop slipping off his shoulder.

I Fall on Grass - 3.1k, Drarry

Harry has a garden.

Let Be, Let Be - 10k, Dronarry

The international portkey to Svishtov deposited them right beside the Danube, under the squatting legs of a cargo crane.

Howl - 9k, Drarry

Draco woke up on a Friday morning in a field hospital in Grasmere, without a single memory of how he had got there.

Take the Moon - 15k, Drarry

“I’ll do it, of course I’ll fucking do it,” Draco was saying, which didn’t make any sense, because he was supposed to be at work; maybe Harry was hallucinating him.

The Edge of Something - 1.4k, Drarry

“Well, the good news is that I’m not dead,” Malfoy said, the voice so very much his that it brought Harry out of bed and to his knees.

Far Side - 1k, Drarry

Harry has a photo on his desk; he says it’s his favourite.

Snow on Snow - 1.1k, Drarry

On the first night in the safe house, Harry was woken every hour by church bells.

Conclusion: hmmm I'm not in love with some of these tbh. I have been trying different things in the last year as my main focus is on a long WIP. So no real stylistic coherence. I'm reasonably happy with most of these fics (though not all, i say, eyeing one or two resentfully) but not sure that any of that necessarily translates into the first lines.

Tagging anyone who wants a go! And @boxboxlewis @elskanellis @fluxweeed @maesterchill @mintawasalreadytaken @myrtlefics @skeptiquewrites @sleepstxtic @stationintern @sweet-s0rr0w @teledild0nix if you fancy it?

#so many beauts here #i love the simplicity of “Harry has a garden” #tacky they are all blinders #first lines #drarry #dron #dronarry

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head girl and her dropout boyfriend

#amazing #looks like shes about to get a whole handful #ron x hermione #ronmione #i love to see it #hot ron agenda #hot hermione agenda

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Twelve years later and Harry is still out to get Draco

#shamazing #harry thirst trap potter #drarry #drsrry art #kk1smet

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Guess who’s back? Back again! (with a poll!)

Yep! You read that right — HP Soulmates Fest will be back for HP Soulmates Fest: R3D STRING EDITION for 2024!

And in the spirit of new beginnings and new relationships, we’ll be trying a new format! We’ll either be running an HP Soulmates Reverse Minibang or HP Soulmates Month and could use your help to decide which! ❤️

Let us know your thoughts here!

#oooh #this would be so good! #hp soulmates #hp fests

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WE'RE BACK!

Hello, you beautiful animals!

We're back for another year of your wonderful furry, toothy, and/or scaly creations! Get your claws ready, send in your prompts, and sign up - we promise we don't bite!

Click bellow to see what this fest is all about and watch this space for the upcoming rules and guidelines!

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Unleashed! is a Drarry + rare pair fest celebrating all pets, animals, and magical beasts!

This is an anonymous fest that welcomes works in which (an) animal(s) must play a significant role.

Animal lover fan creations hold a very special place in our hearts. We want to see Harry raising baby hippogriffs or Draco fretting over his precious peacocks. Give us Teddy teaming up with Charlie to take care of dragons or Ginny and Pansy trying to teach a giraffe how to ballroom dance for some reason. There are so many wonderful concepts and we want to see everything but the kitten sink! Come to think of it, now we want that too!

We will be accepting all Drarry and rare pair* fan creations: fic, art, podfic, and craft.

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Your mods @getawayfox and @stavromulabetaaa

*For the purpose of this fest, a rare pair is defined as any pair, triad or poly relationship, except the first ten on this list. (Yes, drarry is in the first ten but it is an exeption.)

#signal boost #drarry + rare pairs #unleashed fest #hp fests

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How to Win a Man in Three Meals (or Less) | 3K, E

Darlings! Your Slytherin chef has returned. During my hiatus from Potions and Platings, I was overcome by the amount of comments I received. I was weak with joy and have since requisitioned a fainting couch for my office to catch me next time I fall in the wake of such flattery. Traffic was at an all-time high after I posted a risqué photograph, with many of my foodie followers attempting to guess my whereabouts.

Tut tut, my dears. Patience!

Here is my gift to you: a tale from my travels.

As you know, I’ve won the hearts of many men through my expertise in the culinary arts. My mother tells me I’m getting somewhat long in the tooth for such torrid romances. While I resent my mother’s implications, I do wish to settle down as I approach my early-to-mid-thirties.

So I took on the greatest culinary pursuit of all: winning a husband. I accomplished my goal in three meals (or less).

Warning: the next three blog entries will contain adult themes and suggestive language.

Read it on ao3!

#so good! #so delicious #hilarious and hot #Draco the Slytherin Gourmet is chef's kiss!! #food blog fest #hoko_onchi #drarry #drarry fic

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#dying 💀 🤣 #hjp #i love him your honor #hary potter

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So good!! LOVE this fic by @gyzym and this Draw Drarry Badly captures that scene so brilliantly. OBSESSED with Draco's wiggly limbs 🤣

My contribution to the Draw Drarry Badly Challenge, using a scene from my favorite fic, What We Pretend We Can't See by gyzym.

#no wonder Harry’s mouth is hanging open #draw drarry badly challenge #love this one #wwpwcs #gyzym #amazuppai #themiddleofwonderland #drarry #drarry fanart

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12 fics I’ve enjoyed recently…

Last year I did a short-lived “weekly rereads” series to spread love for old favourites that kept me afloat when reading new things became a struggle. I was looking for ways to stay active and contribute to the fandom with minimal effort, and I found solace in revisiting fics that I hold dear in my heart. This year, spring brought the @dronarryfest to pull me back into reading mood. Fandom is starting to speak to me again after a very long time, and the euphoria hit me with inspiration to write this short rec post for my recent reads. I am joining the party a bit late but on the off chance these escaped your radar, here are some fics I’ve really enjoyed during my catch up moment in February/March, and a few I’m planning to dive into next. It’s so nice to be able to write comments and rec blurbs again! What have y’all been reading lately?

HP fics:

Wet Leather by @lqtraintracks (E, 492 words) - Harry/Sirius

I live for LQT’s rare pair drabbles especially when it’s for my beloved Sirry because nobody writes this ship like them. The A+ characterization always takes my breath away: so much tension laced with yearning, it feeds my horniest deepest Sirry cravings tripping between guilt and absolution. This short is full of heat, want and sweet indulgence, with the usual tenderness underneath driving me up the wall and making me soft and hot for these two. Also, “my drenched little pup” excuse sir I’m??? 🥵

Nightswimming by @sweet-s0rr0w (M, 5k) - established Drarry, Dron, implied Dronarry

One of my instant faves this year, what a masterclass in tension building! As always, I’m so impressed by sweets’ short form. The brilliant banter and relentless sexual tension put me at the edge of my seat praying for MOAR. The atmosphere is so captivating I could feel the temptation on my fingertips, and have I even mentioned Ron’s spot on voice?? Superb bromance dynamics, late night drive aesthetics, an impressive amount of characterization within 5k and a teasing ending full of promise, come and feast!

Borrowed Time by @the-starryknight (E, 7k) - Dron + Harry

Another delicious Dronarry treat, now showcasing established Dron, body swap, the sexiest UST you’ll see today and an incredibly satisfying payoff. Once again Starry delivers peak romance with their “hot & sweet” trademark mixing compelling dialogue, witty flirting and uncomplicated smut full of want but also trust, understanding and intimacy. Forget the maddening anticipation, the domestic slice-of-life tone made me swoon - the characters are so clearly fond and familiar with each other it’s only natural for them to come together like this.

Heart to Hearth by @jtimu (E, 7k) - Drarry

This fic is a breath of fresh air and I still remember how excited I felt reading it for the first time. I’ll never get tired of seeing Harry get utterly horny confused at an attractive and carefully guarded Draco being competent at his odd yet surprisingly fitting job. Repairman Draco is indeed mouthwateringly efficient with his long hair and coveralls, and their tentative and awkward dynamics are just excellent. Love the subtle humour, the bits of repair magic theory and the earnest slow burn, with a smooth progression towards deliciously indulgent smutty times. Amazing concept, perfectly executed.

Long Haul by @wolfpants (E, 8k) - Drarry

Wolf is killing it lately, loved their Dronarry but this fic stole my heart with the long haul love premise. The image of their encounter - Harry holding his passport between his teeth, Draco with Muggle headphones around his neck - stayed with me the whole night. Harry loves flying and connects with NYC for the same reasons I do, so this fic spoke to me in a very personal way. I love everything from the title and bold flirting to the scorching hot and intimate smut with smooth daddy Draco! Not too long ago I prompted Florence’s “End of Love” for Wireless - unknowingly, Wolf wrote the NYC fic I’ve dreamed about when I thought of it 💜

Permanent by @citrusses (M, 14k) - Drarry, Dron

I’ve always been drawn to time travel and Citrus set up a thrilling, mysterious mood that’s impossible to resist. I was deeply intrigued not only by the plot but also by the complexity of these characters - a belligerent Harry with daddy issues and a saviour complex (yes pls!), edgy and focused Hermione, perceptive and kind Ron charming his way inside our hearts, and a lonely Draco trying to make sense of the plot, handle his feelings and find his foot in the post-war world. I loved being inside his mind - such brilliant characterization - and seeing the golden trio through his eyes. This fic has a wistful, melancholy tone mirroring Draco’s longing for Harry that hit me right in the solar plexus. It is also a great Ron study, and I’ll admit that made me fall even harder for Dron. Finally, it is tender and devastating as all good things are. A brilliant read and an instant favorite.

Dick Chicken by @oknowkiss (E, 15k) - Harry/Draco/Ron

Believe me when I say this is the Seinfeld AU you didn’t know you needed because you don’t wanna miss out on this. Hands down one of the most entertaining fics I’ve read in a while, this is hysterical funny, witty and steamy. The perfect mix of crack-y and casually horny vibes with a quirky Draco, a lovable and relatable Harry, and a hot Ron who’s 100% there for the ride, this chaotic trio will pull you into an unhinged journey and you’re gonna thank them for that 🤣 superb Harry pov, a warm and playful atmosphere that feels intoxicating, and a glorious shower scene followed by a fake orgasm competition. You’re heard it right. Run don’t walk!

Knot Your Average Coworkers by @thecouchsofa (E, 22k) - Drarry

Office romance is my kryptonite and I couldn’t stop giggling as I made my way through this wolf!Draco treat. I was instantly smitten with the charming characters, the delightful silly knotting jokes 🌝 and the good old oblivious friends/coworkers to lovers dynamics that always gets me. Pining Harry wooing Draco through cooking is SO my jam, the perfect mix of sweet comfort & unbearable UST that fills me with joy and anticipation while also wanting to smash their heads together “kiss kiss fall in love” style. Yum!

Cargo Case by @sleepstxtic (E, 23k) - Drarry

This was such an exciting ride, I love the inherent yearning & intimacy of break up/make up stories and this case fic kept me engaged and rooting for Drarry (and Pansy/Parvati!) the whole time. It was wonderful to see them not being antagonistic after a break up for a change - there’s delicious ust, fabulous Draco & Pansy brOTP, not to mention their super cool job. I was as invested in the plot as I was in the romance, and I’ve had a really fun time following them around. Undercover boyfriends for the win!!!!

Truth to Materials by @toomuchplor, lately (E, 54k) - Drarry

Another fabulous plor fic as per, this artist!Draco story immediately won my heart with the hilarious opening scene and the perfect combo of Draco’s “brazen gay” voice and Harry’s “bi panic” mind. What a delight! Love the clever dialogue, the mood so chaotic horny but the humorous tone making me giggle my way through the delicious loo sex scene. Unique premise, great pacing, fantastic cast and charming characterization - this fic is so easy to devour it doesn’t feel like a 50k journey at all. The story is great fun, very engaging and checks all my personal boxes including our king Ron Weasley putting a banana into Draco’s sculptural arsehole 🤣 what else could I ask for?

Skybound by @xanthippe74 (T, 61k) - Drarry

As a longtime fan of Ghibli’s movies, I was over the moon to see one my own faves adapted to fit the HP universe. This is the Howl’s Moving Castle AU we deserve, a light, enchanting and fun read with a lovely smooth Draco and a lovely earnest Harry making such a great pair. I love how Xan played with the original material making adjustments here and there, and giving life to Timpsy, the apprentice elf with a whole subplot involving mistreatment of magical beings. Very sweet and creative read!

Other fandoms:

a man—with human flesh by spqr (E, 14k) - Paul/Duncan, Dune

I love that this author writes for all of my favorite ships, I feel so spoiled! This is (yet another) banger following the 2nd Dune movie and a fascinating dive into Paul’s fractured mind struggling between his long-standing affection for Duncan and the intrusive thoughts under BG’s influence. So intense, vivid and thought-provoking. I was hooked from beginning to end and deeply immersed in this universe. Love me a fic about emotional implications and complications while delivering excellent character studies, this is the shit I live for right here 🤌🏼

Next up on my to-read list:

Home series by @hoko-onchi-writes (E, 22k)

In which Draco grows up hiding and finds out he doesn't want to do that anymore. And he doesn't want his son to hide, either. (…). In which Harry grows up in darkness, falls in love, fucks up, learns some things, and falls in love again.

Passing Stranger by @lettersbyelise (E, 53k)

Five years after the war, Harry, listless and depressed, stumbles upon Draco Malfoy playing the violin in an underground bar in Muggle London. The catch? Draco lost his memories five years ago. Ignoring his friends’ advice, Harry befriends an unwitting Draco, overlooking the fact that their mutual attraction might not survive if Draco’s memories return.

The Star Splitter by @oflights (E, 219k)

On a routine time travel assignment to the past, Draco stumbles upon 7-year-old Harry Potter and witnesses his neglect and mistreatment by the Dursleys. In the moment, there is only one solution, even if it goes against all his training as a Time Agent: he has to bring Harry back to the future with him. In which Draco burns his life down for the sake of his former school rival.

#fantastic list of fics #so much brilliance here #drarry recs #Dronarry #drarry #dune #drarry fics #sitp-recs

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Made a few more paperbacks!!

Pages of You & Led By Light of a Star Sweetly Gleaming by the ever talented @wolfpants and Chasing Dragons which is my fav fic by @the-sinking-ship 🥰

Truly in my Drarry era now and idk when I’m leaving, I’m ADDICTED (isn’t surprising bc I fucking love James Potter so of course his son is also the loml).

Bound for a friend as a gift!

Beautiful artwork by @green-lights-33 and @fircbolts 😘😘😘

#this is so so lovely #gorgeous fic and gorgeous binding #wolfpants #vellichorbindery #pages of you #drarry #wolfstar #led by light of star sweetly gleaming

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Fic rec:

After a nearly 10 year absence from writing H/D – Faithwood is back. I was lucky to be her beta on this monster and it's amazing. If you loved her writing before, you're going to be thrilled. If you aren't familiar with her – you're in for a treat. It's 10 chapters and she's posting one every week (or sooner if she can). Go…read…leave her love for coming back!!

Title: Beholden Author: faithwood Pairing: Draco/Harry Rating: Expicit Length: about 100k when she's done posting Genre/Content: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, 8th Year, enemies to friends to lovers, injured Harry Warnings: none Summary: Draco Malfoy might not be a killer, but it turns out he's an effective painkiller. If stopping pain was all Draco's touch did, things might not be so complicated, but either way Harry can't afford to be choosy. Beholden

#another one for the 'to read' list #faith wood #drarry #drarry fic

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Day Nine (9)

Title: The Imperfect Art Of Taking The Piss As A Love Language

Medium: Creative Writing

Length: 47k

Rating: Explicit

Thruple: Hermione Granger/Pansy Parkinson/Ron Weasley

Warnings: None

Summary: What better way to reveal your possibly very controversial but very happy relationship than just stopping hiding it and betting on which of your friends is the most oblivious and will take the longes to notice?

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Please don’t forget to leave our Mystery Author some love and join us in the Discord to have some fun once you’ve read the fic

Fic Link: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/HPTriad5/works/54718363

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/xnvYazKBxE

#ooh this looks so good! #instant download #weaselparkranger #pansy x ron x hermione #hp triad fest #pansy parkinson #ron weasley #hermione granger #to read #eighth year

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Aawwh elise!! SIX YEARS. So proud of everything you've achieved since we both started our fanfic writing journeys in 2018 (and fanart drawing too!). Thanks for your fantastic creations and for being a wonderful friend, we've had such a lot of laughs along the way (e.g. envoyer chier). 🤣

Downloading Passing Stranger right now and I can't wait to dive in, aaaah! 💦

So I've been writing for this fandom for six years...

...and I just wanted to say THANK YOU.

Today is a somewhat arbitrary date I chose for a little celebration: April 6th is when I finished posting my first HP fic on ao3! Although I started posting it in January 2018, began writing it in December 2017, and fell head first in Drarry some months earlier - I was an avid reader before I decided to try writing my own fic - so any of these dates would have worked for a fandomversary. Six years seem like a long time, especially when a pandemic hits in the middle of it, but I met so many incredible, kind, talented people, went through so many ups and downs, grew so much as a writer, that the time honestly flew by.

In six years I wrote over a million words, met people who became dear friends, worked on stories that changed my life, got badly burned out, got back to writing again and again (but slower now, paying more attention to my energy levels and where my priorities are) and now I can't imagine my life without it.

None of this would have happened without YOU: the first readers, the first people who followed a WIP from an unknown author with no social media presence, the first commenters who stayed and chatted and became friends with this nerdy introvert, the first beta readers who took a chance on a newbie, and everyone else who read, commented, recced my stories, inspired me with fanart, or came to talk to me over the years. Writers often say they write for themselves, and to some extent it's true. But I don't think I would have stayed and kept at it if I didn't know early on that some people were reading and enjoying my fics. As a fic writer, fandom interactions are everything. I feel very, very lucky to have stumbled into Drarry six years ago.

Special 💚 @sassy-cissa @magpiefngrl @coriesocks @quicksilvermaid @diligent-thunder @lqtraintracks @erin-riwen @celilasart @maesterchill @timothysboxers

#aaahhh!! #happy fandomversary!! 🎉 #tahnks for tagging me i miss so much stuff on tumblr #Lettersbyelise #legend

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First 10 Lines

Cookies and so many hugs to @lumosatnight (x), @lqtraintracks (x), @stationintern (x), and @oknowkiss (x) for tagging me in this. All your first lines were fabulous. I have to admit, things have been a bit rough these past two months, especially with writing and fandom. This made me smile and gives me hope that I will someday write again!

Rules: list the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there's a pattern!

Always The Last To Know | Draco/Harry | M | 10.5k Draco Malfoy was born on a Thursday.

a simple act | Draco/Harry | M | 125 When I walk into the kitchen, he’s eating a peach.

will you stay right here (shake this frost off of my bones) | Draco/Harry | E | 10k The first time Draco and Potter see each other after the War, they don’t speak.

if only to dream of you | Damen/Laurent | E | 2.4k “Perhaps it was simply a dream brought on by fever, but I believe I told you to stay away.”

a shit sunday | Draco/Harry | 2.1k Harry loved Sundays.

Two Missing Pieces of Banoffee Pie | Draco/Harry | T | 822 As Harry’s best man, Ron’s speech was a given.

crack you open like an egg | Draco/Harry | T | 341 It’s been eight months, two weeks, and five days since their first date, and Draco still hasn’t said, ‘I love you.’

all on his mouth like liquor | Draco/Harry | E | 2.3k It’s the tie.

A Darling Family | Teddy/Harry/Draco | E | 6.3k This is my favourite part: watching.

The Inconvenient Death(s) of Harry Potter | Draco/Harry | E | 33k “I’m quite certain I told you to fuck off.”

Turns out, I like a short sentence. I've seen quite a few tags, and feel free to ignore if you'd rather not participate, but I'll tag in @fluxweeed, @decaflondonfog, @academicdisasterfic, @saintgarbanzo, @thehoneybeet, @epitomereally, @andithiel, @sleepstxtic.

#these are all awesome! #in LOVE with the darling family one #first lines #nv-md #drarry #tedrarry #lamen