#apriicat

[harrydracobang]

Drarry Art + Fic: From Behind The Wall

Title: From Behind The Wall Author: @nymphadoratonqs Artist(s): @apriicat Pairing(s): Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, (Mentioned) Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley Other Key Characters: Hermione Granger, Marion (Original Character) Rating: Mature Word Count: 19.2k Art Medium: Digital Art Era: Immediately Post-War Content/Warnings: Angst with a hopeful ending, Getting together, Working through issues, Therapy, Adopting a cat, POV Alternating, Slow Burn, Grief and Mourning, Mental Health Struggles, Loneliness, Miscommunication Summary: After the war, Harry gets therapy. Draco doesn’t. They still find their way to each other. Author’s Notes:  All the therapy in this fic is based on real life techniques that I've had the privilege of studying for the past years at university. Emotion-Focused Therapy is evidence-based and known to be effective in the treatment of patients who have a history of childhood abuse and neglect, and who suffer from anxiety and/or depression. In other words: I'm a huge nerd and I wanted to use my nerdy knowledge to help our boys feel a bit better. Please check AO3 for a complete set of tags and warnings. Artist’s Notes: I'm really happy to have participated in this fest! I've never drawn for a reverse bang so this was both challenging and really really fun. Thank you to my author for claiming my artwork and all the hard work done!

FIC AND ART POST ON AO3

ART POST ON AO3

#drarry #drarry art #drarry fic #draco x harry #harry x draco #harrydracoreversebang #2022 fest #letsdothepanic #apriicat #CelestialCat #rating: mature

[drarryspecificrecs]

H/D Reverse Bang 2022 :

@harrydracobang || official masterpost || AO3 || ∑ = 48 works The Mods : @gracerene & @writcraft Banner © : @procoffeinating (official banner) + @gnarf​ (x) + @juliustwo (x)

...And They Were Co-Teachers by @goblinmatriarch [T, 31k] — inspired by ART from @betty26blue

All Over Again by @aqua-myosotis [E, 35k] — inspired by ART from Mrs_Croft

And Still I Dream by @greenmegsnoham [E, 42k] — inspired by ART from Gaudium_Chara

At the Doorway, On the Stair by @dwell-the-brave [T, 30k]  *restricted — inspired by ART from @p1013

Bad Faith by Stopme [E, 23k] — inspired by ART from @fantalfart

Beneath the Cloak by @avenueofesc [M, 31k] — inspired by ART from @apriicat

Blame Is Shaped Like A Circle by @sleepstxtic [T, 7k] — inspired by ART from @gnarf

But We Could Be So Good by allwaswell16 [M, 12k] — inspired by ART from @chamomileteafuel

Chasing unicorns, finding love by @sassy-cissa [E, 27k] — inspired by ART from @navi1088

a convergence of inks by @thebooktopus [E, 21k] — inspired by ART from @babooshkart

Dead Ends by @toxik-angel [E, 18k] — inspired by ART from @melcarrianna

Deadheading the Odd Dahlia by @peachpety [E, 8k] — inspired by ART from @beyondtheclose

Death Comes for Us All by @lumosatnight [E, 5k] — inspired by ART from @juliustwo

Dreaming of Snakes by @deathsdaisy [E, 14k] — inspired by ART from @chizumakiii

Déjà Vu by @maesterchill [E, 11k]   *restricted — inspired by ART from @celilasart​

Eager for the Sky by @oknowkiss [M, 35k] — inspired by ART from @upthehillart

Edificabo by @doubleappled [E, 18k] — inspired by ART from @iaooa

Ever Since We Founded Rome by @ftmshepard [M, 5k] — inspired by ART from @melcarrianna

Fields of Gold by Pineau_noir [T, 19k] — inspired by ART from @digthewriter

The Final Case of Auror H.J. Potter by @pennygalleon [E, 14k] — inspired by ART from @caroll-in

Fool Me Twice by @sorrybutblog [E, 38k] — inspired by ART from dustmouth

Forever Was a Lie by @thesleepiesthufflepuff [E, 22k] — inspired by ART from dustmouth

From Behind The Wall by @nymphadoratonqs [M, 19k] — inspired by ART from @apriicat

Grey Eyes and Lies by @makeitp1nk [E, 17k]   *restricted — inspired by ART from @veelawings

The Heart Remembers by @ladderofyears [E, 28k] — inspired by ART from @rasha-dee

If You're Cold He's Cold, Bring Him Inside by Dazeventura6 [G, 7k] — inspired by ART from @okay-sky

In Bad Faith by @fencer-x [E, 62k] — inspired by ART from @secretartlair

In the Shape of Things to Come by @academicdisasterfic [E, 15k] — inspired by ART from @t4tdrarry

the long game by @ayebydan [M, 5k]   *restricted — inspired by ART from @inveigler81

Lost & Found by @gnarf [E, 17k] — inspired by ART from @ladderofyears

luminous by @softlystarstruck [T, 13k] — inspired by ART from @pato-roldnart

Monster by @orange-peony [E, 71k] — inspired by ART from @pato-roldnart

Mushrooms of Wiltshire by @shiftylinguini [T, 5k] — inspired by ART from @artdecielle

Only Getting Closer by @digthewriter [T, 5k] — inspired by ART from @ladderofyears

Orb Power by @maraudersaffair [E, 7k] — inspired by ART from @drarrydoodles

right where you should be by @jokedads [M, 16k] — inspired by ART from @digthewriter

Sinking to Swim by @pheaphilus [T, 9k] — inspired by ART from @drarrydoodles

so bitter. so sweet. by @nerdherderette [E, 19k] — inspired by ART from @sugareey-makes-stuff

Spinning Fouettés by @purplehotmess [E, 15k] — inspired by ART from Mrs_Croft

Statues Crumble by @xanthippe74 [T, 13k] — inspired by ART from @fictional

The stuff of clouds and skies by @myrtlefics [T, 7k] — inspired by ART from @jidangao

To the victor goes the booty by @vibinglikeitsstill2014 [T, 6k] — inspired by ART from @artdecielle

The Troll by @deliciousblizzardshark [M, 5k] — inspired by ART from @sator-the-wanderer

The Unspeakable by @the-sinking-ship [E, 24k] — inspired by ART from @peachbabypie

We Were Something (don't you think so) by @slyth-princess [M, 19k]   *restricted — inspired by ART from @celilasart

What Makes a House a Home by @writcraft [E, 27k] — inspired by ART from @rasha-dee

What's in a Name by JK_Terfling_Can_Suck_My_Silicone_Dick [G, 15k]   *restricted — inspired by ART from @maesterchill

WHISKY-TANGO-FOXTROT by @vukovich [E, 58k] — inspired by ART from @fantalfart

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✔ other fests in 2022 ✔ fests in other years ✔ H/D Big Bang : 2021 | 2018

#drarry #drarry fanfic #drarry fic rec #harry potter #draco malfoy #masterlist #2022

[avenueofesc]

Beneath the Cloak

Rated M for Violence. 31.2k.

Inspired by @apriicat’s stunning artwork. Written for the @harrydracobang Reverse Bang.

Content/Warnings: Hogwarts Eighth Year, Harry Potter EWE, Down and Out Draco Malfoy, Bullying, Sectumsempra Scars, Wounds, Injuries, Beatings, Attacks, Brief Hospitalization, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, Misunderstandings, Miscommunication, Pining, Anyone Can Wear Skirts, Homophobic Slurs, Hints of Homophobia by a Side Character, Ensemble Cast, Background Relationships, Rated for Violence, No Smut

Summary/Teaser:

Footsteps echo through the corridor, though they seem to hesitate, slowing until they stop directly in front of him. Draco can practically feel the presence of this other at his side. He groans, using all of his strength to raise his head and open his eyes, to see…

Nothing.

Author’s Note: Thank you to the best cheerleaders I could ever ask for, @orange-peony​​ and @bubble-gumhead​​. I don’t know if I would have been able to write this if it were not for your love and support, your unwavering encouragement and belief that I could do this. I cannot begin to express how much you both have meant to me along this journey, I truly can’t. 

Many thanks to @dewitty1​​ for being an amazing Alpha, for helping to reign me in when I needed to be, and guiding me when I got lost. Thank you to @gracerene and @writcraft​, for being brilliant mods throughout this entire process. 

All of my love and thanks to my misfits. I love you losers.

To my extraordinary beta, @m0srael​. I cannot begin to describe just how much you have done for me. When I struggled to find the right words, you took my hand and led me to them. You were encouraging and made everything I wrote so much better. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! The care that you took when editing Beneath the Cloak is beyond compare, and I will forever be grateful to you.

And finally, to @apriicat​​. I was stuck in what felt like an unrelenting cycle of writer’s block. Even though I had things I wanted to write, stories I wanted to tell, I had no inspiration or motivation to do so. And then I saw your art, and it sparked something in me again. So thank you for creating such a brilliant piece of art that reminded me why I love this pairing and why I love writing about them. I hope I did your art justice.

Read the fic and view the art on AO3.

#drarry #drarry fic #drarry fest #harrydracoreversebang #fic inspired by art #avenueofesc writes #beneath the cloak

[nymphadoratonqs]

From Behind The Wall (Complete). Written for HDRBB. Rated M, 19k.

Summary: After the war, Harry gets therapy. Draco doesn’t. They still find their way to each other.

Content/Warnings: Angst with a hopeful ending, Getting together, Working through issues, Therapy, Adopting a cat, POV Alternating, Slow Burn, Grief and Mourning, Mental Health Struggles, Loneliness, Miscommunication Author’s Notes:  All the therapy in this fic is based on real life techniques that I've had the privilege of studying for the past years at university. Emotion-Focused Therapy is evidence-based and known to be effective in the treatment of patients who have a history of childhood abuse and neglect, and who suffer from anxiety and/or depression. Or, in other words: I'm a huge nerd and I wanted to use my nerdy knowledge to help our boys feel a bit better. Please check AO3 for a complete set of tags and warnings.

Make sure to check out @apriicat’s wonderful art piece as it’s own post on AO3 as well! 

#drarry #drarry art #drarry fic #draco malfoy #harry potter #harrydracoreversebang #rated M

[hdowlpost]

OWL GIFTS for @apriicat !

Gift from: anon Title: Professor Potter Sets Down His Quill Summary: After a long day teaching at Hogwarts, Draco and Harry spend the evening marking up their students' essays. Only Draco isn't beyond getting jealous of the attention all that parchment is receiving from Harry. Word Count: 1715 Rating: R Contains: Professor Potter, Professor Malfoy, Angst, Established Relationship, Notes: I was inspired by professor Harry and Draco, broody Harry, and cuddling and snuggling. It's a Very Broody Happily Ever After. Hope you enjoy, APRIICAT. :) Thank you to my beta, V, for saving Christmas with the emergency beta. ♥ Gift from: anon Read on AO3: To Catch a Dream Summary: Potter wants to keep things casual. Draco catches feelings. Damn it. Word Count: ~ 5700 Rating: Mature Contains: Pining, pining while having sex, oblivious wizards Notes: Happy Holidays, CelestialCat, I hope you enjoy this little fic! Many thanks to the lovely Han for beta reading and to the mods for being generally awesome!

Gift from: anon Read on AO3: All the way from Paris! Summary: It's their first day as Professors at Hogwarts, and Draco intends on making an everlasting impression! Harry is amused. Severus Snape is not. Art Medium: Digital Art Rating: General Contains: Hogwarts Professors Draco and Harry Notes: Hello there!! The second I saw you say "Teacher Harry and Draco" my mind went straight to this and I couldn’t stop myself from drawing it out! 😅😅 I hope you like it! Both of them being Hogwarts professors is a trope I'm really really fond of, and getting to explore it was super fun! (Yes, I made Draco copy a certain someone but well, what can you expect from him? That boy has a thing for Dramatics! And nothing says Drama more than Severus Snape's cape swishing as he walks away! 😂) Happy Christmas to you!! I hope you have a great new year! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you, owl mods, for being patient and kind with me! You guys deserve all the kudos in the world! ❤️

(Creators will be revealed on January 8, 2021.)

#hd owlpost 2020 #drarry #drarry fic #drarry art #harry x draco #apriicat

[nlghtshade]

♡ january 2022 favorites

i just wanted to document and share my favorites from last month. i loved all of these works, they all moved me in one way or another and i'm so grateful to all of these creators for getting me through this long long month. and eternally grateful to @lostdrarryfics, @sitp-recs, @drarryspecificrecs, @drarry-fic-rambling and the mods for all the recent fests (@hd-erised, @gwbexchange, @hdowlpost, @slythindor100 and many more) for sharing and creating the space for all these creators to share their works !! (btw the list is in read order)

Touch (2021) by @apriicat

Wake Up and Smell the Cocoa (2021, 1.7k) by Enchanted_Jae

Trapped in a rustic cabin during a blizzard, whatever will Aurors Potter and Malfoy do to pass the time?

maybe everything will be alright (2022, 578) by @softlystarstruck

for the @drarrymicrofic prompt “good for you” | 578 words, rated T, angst with a hopeful ending | thank you @m0srael for looking over this 💕

Come Up For Air (2021, 13k) by @shiftylinguini

In a train station in Northern Europe, while waiting to attend a Quidditch convention as the representative for Finland's top Quidditch team, Draco Malfoy goes into heat. Across the platform, Harry Potter notices. Because of course he bloody does.

thaw (2021, 3.4k) by @softlystarstruck

It wasn't supposed to happen like this. A bond, a freeze, an unraveling.

Up here (everything is different) (2021, 14.6k) by @etalice

After the war, Draco left England and made a new life for himself, working as a mountain rescue specialist in the alps and trying to become an entirely different person. He's not happy, not quite, but he's safe and he's stable and it's better than nothing. Then, Harry Potter shows up.

A Kiss On New Year's Eve (2021, 14.8k) by @midnightshadeux

Everyone thought Harry was mad wanting to spend New Year's Eve working, but the laughter and drunken dancing of the patrons of the pub were far better and more relaxing than having to give speeches at the Ministry Party or feeling out of place as his friends celebrated with their family. At least it was, until Draco Malfoy strolled in.

Courage | The Death of Pride (2021, 16.9k) by @aedwritesfic

Eight years after the war, Draco Malfoy has lost everything. All he has left is his pride and his son. The life he once envisioned for himself died a long time ago. Still grieving and terrified of failing as a parent, Draco must find a way to put aside his own pride and find the courage to reach out and ask for help. Courage — mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation.

Truths, Dares, and Love Affairs (2021, 17k) by @ronbinary

NEWTs are approaching, Mind Healing is mandatory, and something is wrong with the castle. And then, there's Potter.

Second Chance for a First Kiss (2021, 4.7k) by @phd-mama

What happens in Vegas... can change everything.

In the Early Hours (2021, 10.7k) by @manixzen

It started with one night, which turned into months, which turned into years. And then, Harry realized he was in over his head.

Nobody Pinch Me (2022, 17.9k) by @dracoladon, @lazywonderlvnd

A mysteriously locked door keeps Harry and Draco trapped in the room where they're serving detention.

Two Hours Later (2020, 6.3k) by @lazywonderlvnd

Two hours after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry runs into Malfoy outside the Room of Requirement and returns his wand.

give me something to hold onto (2021, 1.9k) by @softlystarstruck

All Draco wants is to make Harry feel good.

unshared quiet (2022, 50) by @the-starryknight

daily micro #10, for @crazybutgood , prompt ‘hum’

Zenith (2021, 20.6k) by @corvuscrowned

Desperate to find relief from worsening migraines and broken magic, Harry sets out to reach mystical hot springs that are said to grant healing and realignment. The only problem? The springs lie deep within a cursed forest that lures hikers to their death by tempting them with their greatest desires. So when Harry sees Draco Malfoy in the forest, he must be hallucinating. Right? Or: A hero’s journey but gay.

(Not) In Control (2018, 4.7k) by @l0vegl0wsinthedark

He doesn’t question it, Harry, when Draco doesn’t relinquish his grip on Harry’s wrists, willingly tipping his head back and sighing with each laving suck Draco bites into his neck, little tremors wracking him by the time Draco lifts ruthless teeth off his thoroughly bruised throat. “Keep your hands here, hm?” Draco cajoles, finally releasing his wrist, and Harry blinks, a tiny crease appearing between his bushy eyebrows, the slight haze of intoxication still evident in his eyes despite the shower, but keeps his hands, palms up, on either side of his head. Draco smiles softly, nuzzling his jaw before gnawing his way up, stubble scratching his lips and tongue, and running the tip of his nose around the curve of Harry’s ear. “Sometimes you’re not in control, Harry. And that’s okay.” Tonight, Draco takes the reins; Harry yields, willingly.

The Invisible Man (2014, 9.9k) by Faith Wood (faithwood)

Sometimes unforeseen side effects aren't the worst thing that can happen to a person.

possessive Draco and clueless Harry (2022) by @cuckooboo

'princess' ficlet (2021, ~500) by @academicdisaster24

Drarry, E, praise kink, possession kink, light bondage, power bottom!Draco, nonbinary!Draco, Harry is just whipped as fuck.

the squad as babies! (2020) by @lynnlemony

How to Handle a Matzo Ball Soup Emergency (2018, 22k) by Blowfish_Diaries

Harry, having left the Wizarding World after his divorce, inherits a deli in a trendy part of London. Draco wanders in and falls in love - with the food. And certainly not with the infuriatingly-fit-father-of-three who runs the place. A tale of growing up and families of choice; of awkward hugs and new best friends.

also i'm not 100% sure I was able to link/@ all the authors properly, if anyone knows the @ for some of the authors i'd love to tag them! ♡

#drarry #fic rec #art rec #2022 favorites #j

[o0o-chibaken-o0o]

Communal 2018 Drarry Rec List

IT’S HERE, EVERYBODY!!! And it’s long! Thank you so so much to everyone who sent in their favorite fics written in 2018! To make this easier to navigate, I’ve created categories that make sense to me based on this collection of fics — obviously many fit into multiple categories, but I tried my best to place them accurately! I had so much fun looking through these and talking to everyone about their favorite fics, and I’m already super excited to do this again next year!! :D

Note that all recs were written by the person who submitted each fic, and they are in no particular order within their categories :) 

ENJOY! 

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EIGHTH YEAR

The Nightmare Club by Elle Gray / @diligent-thunder (85K)- Hermione and Ron are going back to Hogwarts to do N.E.W.T.s, Ginny isn't. Harry hasn't decided, until he has, in front of the Wizengamot and now he's responsible for Malfoy as well. A tale of enemies who learn to get along, get it wrong and get it on. Everything is purple, some things are on fire and no-one is sleeping properly. But don't worry, there's tea! Wishing you could curl up on a purple couch in an eighth year common room stocked with hundreds of varieties of tea and eavesdrop on our favorite Hogwarts kids as they attempt to adjust to a normal school year? If you love awkward miscommunications, snuggling, open minded acceptance, kind-hearted friends, and—of course—mutual pining, this fic is for you. 

Sex and The Art of Castle Maintenance by birdsofshore (15K)- "Come on, boys," Zabini drawled. "You’re only delaying the inevitable." Trouble always had a way of finding Harry, and eighth year was obviously going to be no exception. The antagonism, tension, and heat leaps off the screen, and I could NOT put this story down. 

To Hurt and Heal by @cassisluna (21.5K)- They say that everybody who gets out of Azkaban comes out a little mad. After the war, Draco Malfoy spends three months in Azkaban. He just wants to go insane in peace, but Harry Potter finds that he, inexplicably, still can't leave Draco alone. I went into this expecting angst, but by the end I got Eighth Year fluff and a whole lot of eating breakfast. Can't say I didn't love it.

Orbit by HenryMercury (52.5K)- "The classical problem of celestial mechanics, perhaps of all Newtonian mechanics, involves the motion of one body about another under the influence of their mutual gravitation." *They don't like each other. They're not friends. There's not even a ceasefire of any sort because they're fighting as much as ever—but there's definitely something different about it. An added layer of self-awareness they don't dare identify, but which colours every Scared, Potter? and Do your worst; each You wouldn't dare and Then prove it. 8th year fic that does such a fabulous job of bringing Harry and Draco together, that makes their pairing so realistic, even non-drarry shippers would be able to see the appeal. 

Once Upon a Time by @fantom-ftnoise (12.5K)- This is the story of Hansel & Gretel - er, that is, Harry & Draco. A wonderful retelling of Hansel and Gretel, with amazing (and delightfully creepy) sensory descriptions, humour, nail-biting tension and a glorious happy ending. 

Eighteen Kisses by tigersilver (10K)- Harry is being targeted by a very determined and wily Malfoy, a Malfoy with sly hands and a sweet, sweet mouth. The story features adorably fluffy Draco and insanely flustered Harry, with chocolate and sweet kisses 

It takes 36 Questions to fall in love by @gnarf (14K)- After returning to Hogwarts for their 8th year, Harry and Draco can't seem to stop fighting, much to the irritation of staff and students alike. Their last fight escalated and Harry and Draco are forced to room together by a pretty angry Headmistress. They will have to stay in their new quarters until they overcome their differences. But it wouldn’t be McGonagall if she didn’t have a plan. To help them achieve this goal (and to save everyone else from going crazy because of them) she gave them a charmed parchment that will ask a series of personal questions. Over the next couple of days they'll learn much more about each other than they could ever have imagined. A precious they-finally-start-understand-eachother story that left me feeling fuzzy and happy 

Oblivious by lealamalfoy / @gregqoyle (17.5K)- Harry doesn't believe his Amortentia's scent is correct, and starts questioning the potion and his feelings. Of course Malfoy, of all people, is the one to answer these questions Harry's lack of communication with the female population and Draco's lack of communication with Harry is infuriating to new levels

Heart of Silver/Heart of Gold by @lettersbyelise (54.5K)- Draco Malfoy, a young demon specialising in school bullying, has lived hundreds of uneventful lives. Until his world is turned upside down by his newest assignment a few days before Christmas: to get rid of 8th year classmate Harry Potter, Defeater of Dark Lords and thorn in the side of all things evil. Trouble is, Draco’s world has been upside down for a while… ever since he started having very human feelings for a certain bespectacled Gryffindor. It’s a slow burn fic where Draco is a demon sent to torture and kill Harry buuuuut feelings are involved; also there’s a Niffler names Jeff and some very amusing Ron moments! 

AUROR(S) / CURSE BREAKER(S)

Ten Thousand Reasons Why Not by @lqtraintracks (8.5K)- Harry and Draco are stand-ins for the usual witch who gives the workplace harassment and sexual consent talk to the Auror trainees. Amazingly funny and sexy fic, featuring public UST, great dialogue and banter, and smut to die for.

Changeling by Obscurus343 (86K)- The assignment seems to be an excuse to get the Boy Who Lived away from the press for a while – Head Auror Savage is human, after all. But when they arrive to Barebone Castle, Aurors Potter and Malfoy realize that something sinister may indeed be going on. It's terrifying. It's cursed. It's some next level freaky shit that nobody can explain. But not to worry! Two lovestruck idiots are on the case. warm and funny, with a wonderfully crafted cast, spooky mystery and more handholding and cuddling than your heart can take

Cold Like Fire by @queenofthyme (12K)- Head Auror Harry Potter had no problem with mandatory consent training for his team. He’d actually been looking forward to it, that is, until he discovered who the teacher was. Now, he had no idea how he was going to get through the training without throwing a hex at Draco Malfoy. Or a punch. This fic is absolutely hilarious and full of so many wonderful drarry-y moments! 

The Partner, the Rival and the Very Big Case by oceaxe (24.5K)- When Harry and Nott are paired up to go undercover as fake boyfriends, Draco is disappointed not to get the assignment. It's just professional jealousy that's making him feel so upset. Obviously. He's engaged to be married to Astoria, after all.But when he walks in on Nott kissing Harry for 'practice' and has a wild magic outbreak, he starts to think that something else might be going on. Is Nott right? Is Draco a homophobe? Or is there... just possibly... another explanation? Funny as hell and sexy too, it features a Draco grappling with his attraction to Harry, his jealousy regarding him, and his own sexuality, when their partnership gets split up for a case. 

Cabin in the Forest by @justdrarryme (23K)- Of course Harry would get partnered with Malfoy when Ron leaves the Aurors, nothing in his life could ever be easy. What he hadn't counted on though were his feelings for the other man. Or, Harry and Draco get trapped in a Bundling Bed and are forced to work their shit out. The art that this fic is based on (by ano-ka-ba) is incredible, and the way these two get out of their predicament is hot as hell. 

Still Catch The Tide by @dwell-the-brave, art by Razielim and Apriicat (57K)- When a ravaged body is found on Blackpool beach front, newly partnered Aurors Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are sent to investigate. This is a make-or-break case for Harry - solve the case and not scare his partner away, or risk his career. But when another body appears, and another, this mystery goes far deeper than either of them could have imagined. from Big Bang, this Auror partners casefic has suspense, rich writing with a thread of melancholy, and gorgeous art.

In Our Blood by @secretsalex (38K)- Draco is an accomplished pure-blood curse breaker, and Harry is tasked with accompanying him on his latest job—cleaning up the Van Boer mansion, which has been under a devastating fertility curse for seven generations. reading this is like watching a gorgeously shot, terrifying horror film. Don't let that scare you off - it's compelling and will leave you thinking about it long after you close the tab. 

COMING OUT / LGBT+ THEMES

Little Compton Street (One Rainy Night in Soho) by @writcraft (65.5K)- Draco is lonely, Harry hates the press and it won’t stop raining in London. Harry discovers a magical street that’s close to disappearing forever and Draco realises he’s one rainy night in Soho away from finding everything he’s been searching for. This fic is a BEAUTIFUL ode to LGBT culture and community, and was so so moving in addition to being an extremely entertaining read with a great relationship between Harry and Draco

Rookie Moves by Elle Grey / @diligent-thunder (60K)- So the war's over and Harry's a Rookie Auror, and everything seems... fine? I mean, he's single, his life is mostly work and he hasn't been out in ages and he's tired and annoyed most of the time, and he should probably be a bit more social, but the last time he kissed a girl he had to Obliviate her... but that's normal, right? And then Robards throws him a file, yells at him a bit and he finds himself guarding Malfoy of all people, and maybe that little feeling in his gut he thought he'd disproved as indigestion once and for all.... maybe was something else. Something lots gayer. A tragically under appreciated coming out fic that legit made me laugh so hard I cried.

Around You Moves by ignatiustrout / @dracomalfoyofficial (29.5K)- Harry knew Draco was gay when he invited him to move in. He’s never had a problem with this. So why does he feel so weird about Draco bringing men home all of a sudden? a fabulous fic in which Harry thinks he’s homophobic when he hates seeing Draco with other men ... and then he realizes a few things about himself ;)

Harry Potter and the Bisexual Awakening by @writcraft (23K)- Harry is perfectly content being single, heterosexual and living in Godric's Hollow with his very clingy rescue dog, Snitch. When Draco Malfoy turns up on Harry's doorstep demanding that Harry teach him how to drive, things quickly become a lot more complicated. Funny, sharply-written and sexy, HPatBA has everything I love about reading drarry (snark and UST, fantastic prose, emotional connection and hot sex) but brings an awesome new perspective to coming out, in queer fic.

When You Kiss Me (What a Lovely Way to Burn) by @femmequixotic (22K)- A drag fairytale of New York in which Draco wears red lipstick and Potter can’t get enough A fantastic piece of writing that explores a genderqueer Draco, working at a drag club in New York, where he sees Harry for the first time in years. (note from chibi: THIS FIC IS SO BEAUTIFUL IT WILL GIVE YOU A SEXUAL AWAKENING AND I WANT TO HOLD IT CLOSE FOREVER)

DANCING/CLUBBING

Kill, Fuck, Marry by @lettersbyelise (12.5K)- Malfoy leans toward him with a baleful look. “I do believe Pansy Parkinson, my best friend, paid you to spend the evening with me. It’s my birthday, Potter. So you’re going to get off your Gryffindor arse, and you’re going to dance with me. I want to dance. I want to win. I want that bloody trophy on my shelf before the end of the night.” Harry and Draco unexpectedly meet again on Draco’s birthday, years after their last encounter. Incredulity, banter, witty conversation, gin and tonics and impromptu dancing ensue. It’s only natural, of course, that Draco would expect his birthday night to finish with a bang… Perfectly in-character dialogue and great heat during what starts as an awkward, unintended date between Draco and Harry.  Two Truths and all those Hidden Lies by @keyflight790 (7.5K)- It didn’t matter whether Draco knew about the Polyjuice or not; nor did it matter what face Harry deigned to hide behind in the club. Draco could spot Potter a mile away. Polyjuice could change his face. It could change the way his hair sat along his scalp, and the color of his eyes, and the shape of his lips. It could change his height and the way his muscles rippled beneath his shirt. It could change the swell of his arse, the length of his... Not that Draco was thinking of that. The fact that Draco can recognize Harry even without his awful glasses and stupid scar warms my heart every time. 

Brick by Brick by @agentmoppet (8K)- There’s something between the two of them, something that builds beneath the smoky lights of the club and grows stronger during midnight conversations held on a rooftop high above the streets of London. But Draco wants to wait. deals beautifully with consent and all the waiting the two men go through to build something that is not just sex. 

ANGST & HURT/COMFORT

Away Childish Things by @letteredlettered (154K)- Harry gets de-aged. Malfoy has to help him. “You’re crying over that fan fiction about the children again, aren’t you.” -my husband

I could be wrong, I could be ready by @harryromper (57.5K)- (...) Harry Potter left Britain after the war and didn’t look back. Ten years later, when Gringotts discovers a vault containing his parents’ belongings—including their badly spell-damaged wedding rings—he’s forced to face up to friends and family who’ve grown in ways he could never imagine, a wizarding London rebuilt beyond his expectations, and the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s the entirely unforeseen problem of Draco Malfoy. Featuring pureblood wizarding traditions, ancestral magic, open mic nights, marriage equality, a diner in Brooklyn, and the return of Fleamont Potter. I am like ......so overwhelmed by how this fic is so amazing like my goodness

Chocolate and Pastry by @agentmoppet, art by @anemonensblog (50.5K)- When Pansy bets Draco that there is no chance he and Harry could carry out a genuine romantic relationship, he and Harry form a plan. But as their fake relationship progresses, Draco sees a side of Harry he never expected. Harry is struggling with something, pushing it far down inside him where he doesn't have to acknowledge its existence. Draco starts to worry, and then he starts to care, and then... horribly... he starts to fall in love. Fake relationships are always fantastic, but this one just hits you right in the feels, and is so beautiful!!

Things You’ve Told Him All Along by thirdeyeblinkings (19K)- Anonymous fire calls, blind dates, awkward run-ins, and kissing in the d-a-r-k. But besides all that, a story about hiding, coming out, and starting over (and over). It is so wonderfully written with artist!Draco and it tackles mental health issues just beautifully.

you’ve got the antidote for me by Kandakicksass (20.5K)- When Harry Potter unintentionally severs their soulbond before it can fully form, Draco Malfoy resigns himself to a slow death and decides not to burden Harry with a soulmate he's made it very clear he doesn't want. He's never been selfless before, but for Harry, he can try. This fic is wonderful and devastating and one of the best I’ve ever read. I think I cried 5 times while reading this but it’s worth it because it’s so beautifully written.

Antlers and Ivy by @violetclarity (19K)- The thing is, Draco has always known he wouldn’t be able to marry his soulmate. Finding out his soulmate is Harry Potter shouldn’t change anything. Or: soulmarks, a masquerade ball, and gratuitous use of The Daily Prophet as a plot device. A beautiful examination of the soulmate trope, filled with longing that made me ache and a resolution that made me want to cheer. 

That Which Marks You by @belleslettres-love (8K)- After the war, Harry is struggling… He knows his heart should be aching from the loss of his loved ones. Instead, he feels nothing. Draco feels everything… cold, hunger, pain from being forced out of the Wizarding world… forced to be a beggar—or worse—just to survive. When Harry sees Draco, shivering on a street corner, he knows one thing: Draco Malfoy is the only one who can make him feel. It starts with dark!Harry which is not my thing usually, but it devolves into cute relationship that we all love.

SLOW BURN

Charming Chocolates by @fantom-ftnoise (100.5K)- The summer following the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter visited his parents' graves and disappeared in a mysterious attack. His wand was recovered but the trail soon went cold and the world moved on. Twelve years later, Remus Lupin discovers James Charming, of Charming Chocolates, a mute man with no memories before July of 1998. James Charming, father of identical twin boys and loving boyfriend to a Scottish Muggle named Monty, is ripped out of his comfortable life and forced to rediscover Hogwarts, magic, and a whole world of past memories. His Mind Healer helps him to balance his new life with his old memories. A rift is formed between James and Monty, and he finds himself wanting to spend more and more time with Healer Malfoy. Meanwhile, Auror Weasley tries to solve the mystery of who is out for Harry Potter's head before it's too late. A breathtaking, heart-warming, story that explores trauma, disability, dysfunctional relationships, family, bravery and love.

Nero su bianco by zuzallove (35K)- September 1997. Hogwarts is under the regime of Voldemort and the Carrows. Finding himself alienated by both his friends and his supposed enemies, Draco puts quill to parchment, and writes letters. He addresses them to the only person he can think of, as Hogwarts rapidly falls into chaos and ruin: Harry Potter. He goes to great lengths to ensure the letters are never discovered, and he’s pretty certain he’s done a great job. Until the day of his trial. Its heartbreakingly sad, beautiful and funny at the same time featuring Trial!Draco required to reveal his feelings/true self in front of the Wizengamot

It actually hurts by @parkkate (52K)- For years, Draco has tried to avoid Harry Potter. He just knows he’ll make a fool out of himself if they spent more than five minutes in a room together. Unfortunately, Potter suddenly seems intent on becoming Draco’s friend, but neither of them are prepared for the inevitable consequences... There is so much love and emotion in this, so much body-positivity and so much pining - it’s simply beautiful.

Never Grow a Wishbone by ShanaStoryteller (65K WIP)- She almost smiles, and true alarm starts to build in his chest. “I’m afraid I’m not here for something so small. Professor Roberts has resigned.” “Good,” Draco says honestly, “Would you like a list of suitable alternatives? I know a number of competent potions masters abroad, but then of course you’d have to hire another teacher to act as the Slytherin head. I’m afraid you’ve dried up all the half decent Slytherin Potions masters.” “Not all of them,” she says quietly. [...] a hogwarts professor au which consists of a lot of world building and lore

CREATURE FIC

Soup-pocalypse and the Great Curry Cataclysm by SquadOfCats (104.5K)- Eleven years after the war, Draco Malfoy leads a quiet, boring, and perfectly respectable life, thanks very much. Or, at least he does, until a sudden and very unexpected veela awakening causes him to throw soup all over Harry Potter in the middle of the Ministry cafeteria. This is a fantastic take on the classic creature fic, which plays into some Veela tropes and turns others on their heads; very funny and warm and realistic drarry, too. 

Hush, Darling by @magpiefngrl (23.5K)- Draco is in trouble. To get out of it he needs to seduce Harry Potter. One of the coolest, most original creature fics ever, featuring Draco as an Incubus who's tasked, under threat, with getting something from Harry -- who he makes the mistake of falling in love with. 

In The Red by @bixgirl1 (45.5K)- When Harry goes looking for a vampire at a Creature club, the second-to-last thing Harry expects is to find Malfoy working there. The last thing he expects is to fall in love with him. It's so beautifully written I gasped, so hot I died, and so damn good I'm going to reread it for years to come.

ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE(S)

Tangiers by @magpiefngrl (4K)- The one where Harry and Draco are archaeologists, ex boyfriends and seeking the same priceless and possibly cursed object. Featuring a revolver, the spirits of dead monks and a bed they can hardly fit in. Adventurous, sexy and highly relatable, the AU of AUs, ladies and gentlemen, a masterfully crafted tale that feels simultaneously fantastical and down to earth, that includes a substantial backstory that left me wanting more, that presents a version of Harry and Draco that is incredibly true to the characters and kept me on my toes every second. 

Purple, Peach and Vibrant Green by @queenofthyme (3.5K)- Draco Malfoy has a waiter pretend to be his date to impress an ex. Of course, it helps when that waiter is exceedingly attractive and happens to be Harry Potter. Solid fic. 5/10. (note from chibi: @jadepresley is very rude to her friends but she actually loves this super cute fic and so will you) 

Men Who Love Dragons Too Much by fencer_x, art by @danasauurrr (479K)- [Extensive re-telling of Deathly Hallows] As in Half-blood Prince, Draco is charged by Voldemort with killing Dumbledore—only instead of trying to do his best with the challenge, he realizes he’s been set a futile task and focuses on finding a way to save both himself and his parents. He eventually decides to spend his sixth year studying Animagecraft, convinced it's his best shot at escaping the impossible situation he's found himself in. But just his luck, his Animagus form turns out to be a dragon, and a rather randy juvenile at that, intent on finding its mate: one Harry James Potter. from Big Bang, an inventive and unique story with Draco as a dragon animagus, and a retelling of Deathly Hallows. With art! 

Every Me and Every You by @bixgirl1 (69.5K)- Harry liked his life just fine, thankyouverymuch — so it was bad enough when a sly fairy cursed him to leap into alternate realities. But seeing Malfoy in all of them? Definitely way too much. And worse yet: needing the bastard's help to figure out how to get out of of it. It was a disaster waiting to happen, really. Well... probably. Fabulously written, stunningly complex and multi-layered, with sizzling tension between H/D, LEGILIMENCY SEX (and other hot, hot sex), inventively plotted, perfect in every single way.

survival is a talent by ShanaStoryteller (219K WIP)- In the middle of their second year, Draco and Harry discover they're soulmates and do their best to keep it a secret from everyone.Their best isn't perfect. a soulmate au that starts in 2nd year, when harry and draco find out that they’re soulmates - my favorite fic ever 

FAMILY / KID!FIC

All I Want For Christmas (Is For You To Stop Talking) by @femmequixotic and @noeeon (163K)- The Niffler's Garden is the most prestigious wizarding nursery school in England and has been for the last century or more. Harry Potter's boys are both enrolled as pupils at the Garden. When he volunteers to assist with the Yule pageant, he has no idea that he'll be working closely with another parent, Draco Malfoy. Although they haven't seen each other much since their own school days, Harry faults Malfoy for not being a hands-on dad to little Scorpius. Will the intense weeks of preparation fan the fires of enmity or something else entirely? This is the most perfect holiday fic ever with children and a pageant and amazing side characters and tons of lovely winter feels! 

Sunshine, Fresh Air, Telly, and Time by frnklymrshnkly (32.5K)- Immediately following the war, Andromeda and Harry must look after Teddy. But who will look after them? a wonderfully loving and bittersweet tale of Draco, Harry, and Narcissa living with Andromeda after the war—all raising Teddy as they grieve and heal together. 

Failed Application of Thought by RuArcher (67K)- Draco sighed, knowing he would live to regret his next words, “I’m willing to do anything it takes to get Scorpius the life he deserves, even if that means pretending to be madly in love with you, you intolerable buffoon.” This is a fabulous fake dating fic filled with all the feelings you could ever desire, and it has one of my favorite Dracos ever-- I just want to wrap him up and protect him and Scorpius forever! 

papa says harry potter helps people by jilliancares (10K)- Draco Malfoy is reintroduced into Harry's life when a little boy enters his shop, lost. The same little boy upends all his bookshelves, which Draco holds himself responsible for. It all kind of escalates from there. contains very adorable Scorpius moments, Harry running a book shop, and Draco and Harry slowly falling for each other. 

POST-HOGWARTS

Ynys Afallach (I will give my Love an Apple) by @femmequixotic and @noeeon (42.5K)- Professor Waverley Root's tutorial in the history of magical food is something of a legend at Flamel College. Draco Malfoy wants to apply it to his work in sustainable wizarding agriculture. Harry Potter's taking it for his interest in historical overlap between the magical and Muggle worlds in the West Country. When Root pairs them together, the fireworks (and the apples!) fly. Now if only they can find something original, perhaps they'll make it through to complete their degrees on time. Okay this fic is highly underrated and needs 5x the current kudos- it has university students!drarry, sexual tension out the roof, amazing use of arthurian legend, brilliant magical theory, and is just all around brilliant as fuck!!

Silver Soul by @dracoismytrashson (75K)- It's about a year after the war, and Draco is a bit of a London hipster working at a record store. Harry is lonely and confused about what to do with his life so hanging out with Draco and listening to shoegaze records to pass the time seems like a perfectly viable option. one of my favorite Draco in the Muggle world stories ever. Misunderstandings, softness, snarkiness, shoegaze. 

Tell Me the End at the Beginning by @harryromper (36.5K)- St Mungo’s is the last place anyone wants to spend the festive season. Harry finds himself there anyway. Or: Harry's an Auror suspended from duty, Malfoy's wearing the hell out of three-piece suits, Hermione is entirely over everything, and Kreacher just wants to be left alone to decorate for Christmas. Draco Malfoy wears three-piece suits. Like, if that's not enough to convince you, I don't know what is. 

Chasing Treacle Tart (and Draco Malfoy) by xErised (23K)- Malfoy, who is sentenced to work as a dinner lady in the Ministry canteen, has an annoying habit of withholding desserts from Harry. Harry puts up with it, but when Malfoy stops him from getting his beloved treacle tart, Harry is determined to do something about it. And Ron? He's really just there for the awkward flirting. This fic is funny, sexy, compelling, and just all around delightful :) 

Castle on the Hill by tsundanire/@breathofmine (1.5K)- Based on Ed Sheeran's "Castle on the Hill"Harry takes a "road trip" back to England after spending a few years in Romania working with dragons. It had been 10 years since Harry left, and the honest and pure relationship he built with Malfoy over letters is gorgeous. They both just hope that meeting again after all that time will be just as wonderful. (and it is) 

Highly (in)Compatible by @gracie137blogs (37.5K)- Draco’s been shagging The Prat Who Lived on and off for a few months when his soul mark starts to change. Draco’s had to accept a lot of adjustments to his life, but accepting that Harry Potter could be his soulmate is one step too far. It can’t be true? Can it? One of the best takes on soulmates I’ve read with excellent magical theory and an exploration of free will, and which includes a wonderful cast of characters and lots of humour and banter; Draco’s voice here is fantastic.

The Kitchen Thieves (and the Kitchen Herself) by @potteresque_ire (Pie) (67K)- In a deserted cottage miles away from Hogsmeade, two young spirits waited for a new owner to call the place home. One day, Auror Harry Potter bought the cottage. One evening, farm wizard Draco Malfoy showed up to spend the night with Harry...and steal a pepper shaker from the kitchen. Maybe Kate can tell you all about them? She’s the spirit who looks after the kitchen, and she’s got quite a bit to say… Pie took the sentient houses trope and ran with it; utterly unique fic, with incredible rich characterisations and an emotional arc that had me reading the last part through copious (happy) tears. 

SMUT

In the dark, the light by Phrynne (32K)- ‘Potter… It’s Malfoy. Do you still want this?’ It started like that. Malfoy’s breath on his ear, his voice low, hot against his skin. Harry shivered, though he could feel the heat from Malfoy’s body just behind him, too close, but not touching him. Even if he could. For the rest of the night, he could do whatever the hell he wanted with Harry. The best bdsm I’ve EVER read.

Whole New Kinds of Weather by @lower-east-side (2.5K)- She’s just as compelling as she’s ever been. Incredible UST, perfect dialogue, scorching, fabulous sex, and Draco as genderqueer: a fic not to be missed.

Kettle by @magpiefngrl (3.5K)- Draco likes to put up a fight. The most tender exploration of hardcore kink within a loving, committed relationship that I've ever read, and hot as hell, too.

In Deep by @lqtraintracks (9K)- Harry isn't sure when he went from hating Malfoy's snide, smug mouth to wanting that mouth all over his cock. Gorgeously hot exploration of BDSM kink in a new relationship that manages to be tender and sweet at the same time.

DEFIES CATEGORIZATION (by me at this time)

Love Him More by @bixgirl1 (17.5K)- A love story. Several of them, really. Delicate, bruising, and uplifting all at once. 

The Drarry Sestina by @julcheninred (<1K)- Sometimes I dream I’m bleeding from my scars... This gorgeously written poem took my breath away and left me haunted but ever hopeful for Draco and for the both of them 

Dwelling by aideomai (83.5K)- Curses, James and Lily Potter ride again, several Ministry balls, a teenage Summer of Love, a grim young adult dystopian winter, a few different Draco Malfoys, secrets and the problems re: not having any, alternate lives, impossible lives, real lives, allusions to Dirty Dancing, and just because it's not called the Mirror of Erised doesn't mean you shouldn't know better. The most mind-blowing fic I read this year, a story that allows the reader to see how much it does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, besides giving us a delightful relationship development and some seriously hot moments, all wrapped in a glorious package of plot and overall awesomeness.

A Holiday in Provence by @dracoismytrashson (32K)- Harry Potter is turning 50 years old and feeling lonelier than ever. Divorced, retired, and learning he’s not quite as straight as he thought he was, Harry reluctantly accepts a birthday gift from his friends for a week’s stay at an idyllic French vineyard. Too bad Hermione and Ron neglected to mention that the owner of the winery happens to be a certain quick-witted blond Slytherin… The world-building and the dynamic between the characters in this is nothing short of magical. 

Memories of Draco Malfoy by ImmortalAcorn (14K)- “He had to live, I knew. Without him there would not be much to see. I guess the world would be just ashes and smoke and blood - that's at least how I imagined it. He had to live. Whatever it would take.” a series of short poems (I guess) about Draco and their relationship. There is another one, from Harrys perspective. They are short but perfect. Angst is real and sooooooo good.

‘Til Our Compass Stands Still by china_nightingale (9K)- "It was an unconventional relationship, if one could call it that. It was the way it had always been - bodies colliding while lips stayed closed, dueling and caressing and ripping one another open while hearts stayed locked safely behind cages covered in bruises from curses and kisses. There were never many words spoken. If they talked, chances were that ugly things would tumble from their tongues like they did so easily during their Hogwarts days." Harry and Draco eventually realise that things don't always go to plan, even if it's a plan they've been carefully crafting to keep themselves safe from each other. a little harsh and gritty, but so full of unspoken love <3 

Thank you again to everyone who contributed!!: @dracothecupcake @ebbet @keyflight790  @bixgirl1 @magpiefngrl @hogwartsfirebolt @amrame @bonzicatgirl @lillyevans @harryandhislittledragon @hermionejeangranger @lower-east-side @jadepresley @findingsilencetheymadelove @lqtraintracks @queendomcosplay @threeh plus several anons!  <3<3<3

I’ve done my best to tag all the writers whose tumblrs I could locate, but if I’ve missed anyone, please let me know so I can tag them!

#communal 2018 rec list #drarry #drarry fanfiction #drarry recs #rec list #chibarecs #sort of? #there are definitely a few of my own recs mixed in here!!! #as well as a few that I would have recced but y'all beat me to ;) #AND SO MANY I'VE YET TO READ YAY!!! #editing this list is so difficult because I keep wanting to read everything #and worrying I will forget this or that one #i'll be honest making this list was a very selfish endeavor hahaha #i think i'm set for months now #yay! #<3<3<3

[dictacontrion]

Hiii!:) I would love to hear the answer to 21, 23 and 28. Thanks.:)

Hi anon!!! thanks for asking!!!

21. What was the first fanfic you ever wrote?

the very very very first ever was a snippet of buffy fanfic that i wrote when i was maybe 15 and never finished or posted, and the first one i finished was a heart so transparent, which has shades of finishing that other first one which might be part of why a heart so transparent is i think pretty different from everything else i’ve written.

23. Name a fic you’ve written that you’re especially fond of & explain why you like it.

Any Instrument. Writing it was the most intrinsically rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I loved the process, I loved living in that world and in those spaces, I loved the way the story unfolded, I loved being able to get as immersed in the world as I was able to, I loved having the time and space to tell a story I really wanted to tell, I loved being a part of that writing community at that moment in time and the time spent talking to my beta and to other writers and hanging out in chatzy and the mod support, I loved feeling like I was able to rise to the challenge of writing that story and writing it for the authors who got me into this fandom and who remain two of the writers I most admire. Everything. It was a fantastic experience. And I started rereading it once and it didn’t suck!!! That was pretty cool too!!!!! All that said, I’m struggling to articulate what I do or would like about it from a reader’s perspective bc so much of my attachment to it has to do with the experience of writing it. But I think I’d like the settings and the pace and the concept?

28. If someone were to draw a piece of fanart for your story, which story would it be and what would the picture be of?

It would be Harry and Draco in the orchard in Any Instrument. Like ninety different versions of that scene. But also a lot of scenes from Any Instrument (@anemonensblog drew one here and @apriicat drew one here and I am in love with both of them and have sat here staring at them lovingly for the last few minutes) and lots of stuff from Make Me a Headline and The Vanishing Department and On Open Wings and No Greater Victory and okay I can think of scenes from every fic I’ve ever written and...look, I’m a fic writer, it is a fairly safe bet that I am thirsty af for art of my fic and over nine different moons when it happens and there is absolutely no going wrong ever. Not that that’s why you were asking i just got carried away with the question!!!

fanfic ask meme

#okay now i am really going to bed!! i haven't been up this late in a while it is a problem #tumblr you are so seductive goodnight #memes #yay asks!

[missfieryheart]

Rules: list 10 of your favorite female characters in 10 diffrent fandoms and then tag 10 people

English

 I was tagged by @lastmouseleft , thank you for tagging me ;-*

Spoiler alert – since I describe why, hence I will give away things from the universe they come from.

Mabel / The Pirate Movie (1982)

My first influence of: I don’t want to be a pretty princess, when I got this hunk of a man. I loved the movie as it put aside the stereotype of being a pretty woman and instead following your heart… or the lust in the lower region really, though I never got that reference until I grew up ^^ it was just kissy-kiss back then ^^

Rey / Star Wars

Having overcome a lot of hard ache, like a ton, she still comes out a light. Kind towards those who she deems friends and fiercely protective towards herself and those she cares for.

Caroline Forbes / The Vampire Diaries

Despite utter hatred to the shallow blonde in the beginning, Caroline Forbes grew on me. When she turned, she showed restraint and focus like no other. There is a kind heart in her that I love and though I cheered mostly for Big Bad Damon and Elena to get freaky, it was Caroline I choose in this universe that truly inspired and awed me.

Sarah Kerrigan aka The Queen of Blades / StarCraft

Betrayed and left behind on a hostile planet, Sarah is transformed into a queen of the monsters she once fought. Despite her alien look, let’s be honest; she is rocking those scales. When she came back thanks to the man she loved, she will do everything and more to save the galaxy and the man she loves in return. A beautiful story and oh how I have cheered when she slashed up ppl… I know, I know, it sounds bad ^^

Selene / Underworld

Speaking of kicking ass: Selene as the vampire “Death Dealer”. A one-woman kick ass team that follows her gut instinct and doesn’t follow her superiors’ orders, but is thinking for herself and takes action when need be. Plus the love story is just delicious :-)

Margot Robbie’s version of Harley Quinn / Suicide Squad

There is a lot, a LOT of versions of the Joker and his hard hitting sidekick, but this version of her, I like the best. Apparently the movie had cut it, so the relationship had weeded out the most violent parts, to soften the relationship from all the other versions we know. As a kid I saw Tom & Jerry alongside the cartoon with batman, Joker and Harley. The abuse didn’t hit me back then, but I already had a soft spot for the loving, hard-hitting, ass-kicking woman back then. This movie gives a softer edge to their relationship. They are still bat-shit-crazy, but it’s a less violent one than before. Hence why I wrote Margot’s version of her.

Daenerys Targaryen / Game of Thrones

As cliché as I can be, I love her. I do love a lot more female characters on the show, but this list was ONE female from each universe, so Dany ends up on my list because she ‘has a good heart’, she thinks of her people before herself. Knows she can’t leave enslaved people behind despite her dream is up for grabs if only she takes the bribe/hush money and let the slavers keep enslave… and she’s got freaking dragons! ^^

Vanessa Ives / Penny Dreadful

Her dark demeanor and interesting story throughout the series had be captured. A tormented soul that – as further into the show we got – was more troubled than we initially thought. It’s a tragic tale and how she, despite convinced she will end up in Hell for her actions, still tries her hardest to keep on the straight and narrow.

Catherine de’ Medici / Reign

To love her is to hate her… or is it the other way around?? I first would have said Mary, until I got my eyes up for Queen Catherine as a wonderfully sarcastic character. Her snarky remarks is indeed something to enjoy (though I could be without her numerous deadly plots). A wonderful woman and a mother that will do just about anything for her children – really, anything! Lady is a bit crazy sometimes ^^

Ellen Ripley / Alien movies

First no powers other than sheer willpower and guts, she fight against the aliens. Further along in the movies – spoiler alert – when she becomes … something else… is where I definitely cheered for her and her being freaking awesome… I kinda like cheering for monsters and what not… looking at the list its kinda bleak ^^ :-P

This was my list and so the tagging goes on ^^ 10 new people to tag… Hopefully I tag someone that hasn’t already been tagged for this :-)

@thismuchgreen @kylophiliac @apriicat @ichorcrowncd @darthladyreyben @unashamedreylo @lynx-cancer @roksed @nemling @elithien

Toss Catherine de' Midici... : Leetah / Elfquest (comic books) I had to toss out Queen Catherine for this one, because to be honest, it didn't take more than a few minutes before I realized one of my primary influences as strong females was the elf girl Leetah. She was everything I wanted to be and still to this day I sometimes re-read the older comics online (they have a website). It's a wonderful story and despite her later hardship in battle (hates violence) she was a powerhouse of a woman ^^ (I know it's kinda cheating but fun and sharing is the rules so I guess I'm okay ^^ )

[harrydracobang]

Drarry Art + Fic: Beneath the Cloak

Title: Beneath the Cloak Author: @avenueofesc Artist: @apriicat Pairing(s): Draco/Harry Other Key Characters: Theo Nott, Dean Thomas, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley Rating: Mature Word Count: 31.2k Art Medium: Digital Era: Eighth Year, EWE Content/Warnings: down and out Draco Malfoy, bullying, sectumsempra scars, wounds, injuries, beatings, attacks, brief hospitalization, angst, angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort, misunderstandings, miscommunication, pining, anyone can wear skirts, homophobic slurs, hints of homophobia by a side character, ensemble cast, background relationships Summary: Footsteps echo through the corridor, though they seem to hesitate, slowing until they stop directly in front of him. Draco can practically feel the presence of this other at his side. He groans, using all of his strength to raise his head and open his eyes, to see…

Nothing. Author's Notes: Thank you to the best cheerleaders I could ever ask for, Peony and Kris. I don’t know if I would have been able to write this if it were not for your love and support, your unwavering encouragement and belief that I could do this. I cannot begin to express how much you both have meant to me along this journey, I truly can’t.

Many thanks to Carey for being an amazing Alpha, for helping to reign me in when I needed to be, and guiding me when I got lost.

Thank you to Grace and Writ, for being brilliant mods throughout this entire process.

All of my love and thanks to my misfits. I love you losers.

To my extraordinary beta, Mose. I cannot begin to describe just how much you have done for me. When I struggled to find the right words, you took my hand and led me to them. You were encouraging and made everything I wrote so much better. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! The care that you took when editing Beneath the Cloak is beyond compare, and I will forever be grateful to you.

And finally, to Cat. I was stuck in what felt like an unrelenting cycle of writer’s block. Even though I had things I wanted to write, stories I wanted to tell, I had no inspiration or motivation to do so. And then I saw your art, and it sparked something in me again. So thank you for creating such a brilliant piece of art that reminded me why I love this pairing and why I love writing about them. I hope I did your art justice. Artist's Notes: Had a lot of fun coming up with something a little more angsty than my usual art! The freedom to draw whatever always leaves me a little overwhelmed but it was an interesting challenge for me to create a scene for a story instead of the other way around! A huge thank you to my author that kept me in the loop throughout the whole process and was just all around awesome!

FIC AND ART POST ON AO3

ART POST ON AO3

#drarry #drarry art #drarry fic #draco x harry #harry x draco #harrydracoreversebang #2022 fest #CelestialCat #AvenueofESC

[drarryspecificrecs]

H/D Erised 2021 : (fics only)

@hd-erised || official masterpost || AO3 || stats : 47 works The Mods : dicta_contrion, @firethesound & @gracerene Banner © :

@apriicat’s Capture

@laughinglynx's But Every Night Come Out These Envoys of Beauty

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And I looked, and behold-! by @dwell-the-brave [M, 32k]

Beds, Knobs, and Broomsticks by @fencer-x [E, 46k]

Beneath the Wave by @moonflower-rose [M, 30k]

Benevolence and Redemption by @silveredglass [M, 18k]

Come Up for Air by @shiftylinguini [E, 13k]

A Dovely Compromise by @darkravenwrote [T, 5k]

Draco Malfoy and the Crupnapper by @i-didnt-wanna-do-it [E, 35k]

Draco Malfoy and the Quest for the Wanton Wordsmith by @honeydewinter [M, 20k]

Draco’s Christmas Secret by @maraudersaffair [E, 15k]

Euphoria by @thehoneybeet [M, 34k]

Fearful Trill by @vukovich [E, 29k]

Feline Animagi by @resilientkitteh [T, 5k]

The Fortune You Seek is in Another Cookie by @persephoneapples [G, 2k]

The Ghosts of Hogwarts Past by @writcraft [E, 30k]

happiness, unplanned by @drarryruinedme7 [E, 12k]

Healer’s Touch by SapphireQuill [G, 7k]

Home Is Where the Cat Is by @romaine2424 [E, 41k]

Into You by @andithiel [E, 28k]

It’s No Great Mystery by @agentmoppet [E, 57k]

Leave it to Fate by @greenmegsnoham [E, 45k]

light as the sky above by @candybarrnerd [E, 5k]

Loverboys by @corvuscrowned [E, 84k]

The Man With the Dragon Tattoo by @camisoul-stars [M, 7k]

monsters on the second floor by @greaseonmymouth [G, 2k]

No Winning Without Losing by @gracerene [E, 6k]

The Picardy Third by @blue--dreaming​ [T, 4k]

Take These Lies by @pennygalleon [E, 19k]

To Vanish Into Something Better by @m0srael [E, 35k]

The Truth About Love by @amywaterwings [E, 52k]

Truths, Dares, and Love Affairs by @ronbinary [T, 17k]

Up here (everything is different) by @etalice [T, 14k]

Wake Up And Smell The Coffee by @rei382 [T, 23k]

Water, Shadow and Stone by Omi_Ohmy [E, 53k]

We Keep This Love In A Photograph by @ladderofyears [E, 46k]

What Country, Friends, Is This? by khalulu [M, 8k]

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#drarry #drarry fanfic #drarry fic rec #harry potter #draco malfoy #masterlist #2021

[kyloren2017-blog]

I just changed my title on my blog because the fan art that @apriica made of kylo in a suit is just too much and that way I will be remembered of that beautiful art forever

#I mean damn #it's just so perfect #even the ears #it's lovely #apriicat

[hdowlpost]

H/D Owlpost Surprise Gift for APRIICAT | CELESTIALCAT

Gift from: anon (creators will be revealed on January 8, 2021)

Enjoy on AO3: The Grimmauld Christmas Curse

Summary: "I'm telling you, Hermione, the house out to get me." Harry poured two cups of tea and passed one across the kitchen table. "Don't be ridiculous, Harry, it is not out to get you." Or is it? Word Count: 2336 Rating: G to PG (mention of nudity) Contains: Round Robin Fic, Curse-breaker Draco, Kreacher, a Meme was used, Number 12 Grimmauld Place Notes: Dear @apriicat​, this was written as a collaborative experiment by several authors and we only hope you enjoy it nearly as much as we enjoyed creating it for you! Merry Christmas!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, @apriicat​!

#hdowlpost #surprise2020 #apriicat #celestialcat #drarry #draco x harry #number 12 grimmauld place

[harrydracobang]

Harry/Draco Big Bang Fic & Art: Still Catch the Tide (Mature)

Title: Still Catch the Tide Author: @dwell-the-brave​ Artist(s): @razielim​ and @apriicat​ Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, background Ron/Hermione, mentions of past Harry/Ginny, attempted (and failed) Draco/Astoria Other Key Characters: Kreacher, Daphne Greengrass, Original Female Character(s), Gawain Robards, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Yaxley Rating: Mature Word Count: ~57k Era: Post Hogwarts Content/Warnings: Murder Mystery, Murder, Violence, Forced Marriage, Arranged Marriage, Stillbirth Summary: When a ravaged body is found of Blackpool beach front, newly partnered Aurors Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are sent to investigate. This is a make-or-break case for Harry - solve the case and not scare his partner away, or risk his career. But when another body appears, and another, this mystery goes far deeper than either of them could have imagined. Author’s Notes: Many thanks to Razielim and Apriicat for all their hard work in producing these fantastic pieces of art to go along with my words - I feel very lucky to have been paired with two amazing artists! Thank you to the Mods for hosting this Big Bang! This story has been sitting in my head for two years, so I'm thankful to have the chance to release it out into the world. You can find me at tumblr and twitter! Artist’s Notes:

razielim: @dwell-the-brave crafted a fic that spanned a whole spectrum of vulnerable moments between the leads, and I hope I've captured and conveyed some of that to the viewer. Thank you for your enthusiasm, @dwell-the-brave, and thank you to all the organizers, participants, and supporters of the bang. It's been a great experience dipping my toes into creating for this fandom. :)

apriicat:  Since I'm not the best with words and I'm not really sure what to say to be quite honest, I'll just say that I'm grateful to have participated and that this fest is especially interesting because I'd never gotten to collaborate with an author so it was really fun to do that and get to illustrate someone's work! Thank you to my author for an amazing and engaging story, to the mods for being incredibly awesome and I'm super excited for the fest and to see everyone's work!!

READ AND VIEW ON AO3

#drarry #drarry squad #drarry art #drarry fic #harry x draco #draco x harry #harry potter #harrydracobang #2018 fest #fic post #rating: mature #dwell the brave #razielim #apriicat

[hdowlpost]

H/D Owlpost Week 4

During the second week 6 sets of 3 gifts and 41 surprise gifts were delivered.

Owl Gifts for: @apriicat​ ▴ All the Way From Paris! (G | art) ▴ To Catch A Dream (R | 5700 words) ▴ Professor Potter Sets Down His Quill (R | 1715 words) Owl Gifts for: darkravenwrote ▴ his hand (in mine) (G | 1129 words) ▴ Bad Santa (PG-13 | 11842 words) ▴ Comments for Fanworks (for four fic) Owl Gifts for: Enchanted_jae ▴ First Christmas Mission (NC-17 | 5200 words) ▴ Christmas Day with the Potter-Malfoys (PG-13 | 13554 words) ▴ Hogwarts House cookies (G | cookies) Owl Gifts for: @ladderofyears​ ▴ A Merry Little Christmastime (G | gif set) ▴ 1000 Magical Herbs and Fungi Book (G | craft) ▴ stood a little while within it (G | 2543 words) Owl Gifts for: @queercore-curriculum ▴ A Stag in the Sun (G | craft) ▴ A Potions Owl (G | craft) ▴ Undercover Lover (G | 1900 words) Owl Gifts for: @rainsoakedhello​ ▴ I Saw Malfoy (Not Kissing Anyone) (G | 1400 words) ▴ Charmed (G | art) ▴ Hogwarts Keychain (G | craft) We are already at the end of Week 4 of the H/D Owlpost Fest. Do enjoy and leave your gifters comments and love! Creators, don't forget to update the publication date on AO3.

#hdowlpost2020 #drarry #draco x harry #weekly roundup #mod post