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Oh this is so beautiful, I wrote about something like this once!! Here

draco would like to be told he looks like his mother for a change

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brief?

“Look,” Harry says, breathless, sweat cooling on his skin. “We can keep doing this. Actually, please, please, let’s keep doing this. It doesn’t have to change anything.”

Draco snorts from where he’s sprawled face-down beside him, deep marks in the shape of Harry’s fingers around his hips. “You’re so stupid I could die, it already changed everything.”

Years and years of knowing each other make the conversation stress-free, and Harry feels profoundly grateful for that as he considers what Draco said, digging inside himself for honesty as he runs a hand down the ridge of his pale, naked back, and marvels at the fact that he gets to touch at all.

At last, he says, “But I love being friends. Do you think I’m ready for more? Hell if I know whether I’m ready for more. I know that I don’t wanna lose you, but fuck, I also really want to keep doing this.”

He leans in and follows the path of his fingers with his lips, up, up toward’s the nape of Draco’s neck. He feels him shiver, his body open, pliant as he sighs.

“Harry, when are you gonna grow up?” He turns in Harry’s arms, fondly exasperated, brings a hand up to run it down Harry’s straight nose.

“Never, probably. Born to die young and all.”

Draco rolls his eyes. “I want to keep doing this too. But,” he leans in, steals a kiss, another, lips catching, two magnets, not straying far. “But I do want things to change. In fact, I want it to change everything. What do you say to that?”

By then his lips are already tracing Draco’s collarbone, his hands have found their way around his narrow hips again as though born for it, and he thinks that even if this were as brief as this very night, it would be worth it. Even if they managed to fuck it up, it would be worth it.

But he doesn’t think they’ll fuck it up.

“Let it change everything then,” Harry whispers, and kisses the smile that blooms in Draco’s lips, brings their hips together once, twice, changing everything, forever.

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“Any other questions?”

“Minister, there have been rumors circulating about you and your counterpart in this election, Mr Malfoy. Anonymous sources report they found you in a compromising position after a rally during your re-election campaign, could you give us a comment about that?”

Harry smiles and leans forward, elbows resting on the podium.

“Slander”

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inhale - @drarrymicrofic

Harry storms into the Internal Medicine ward at 10 in the morning. Draco knows it’s him immediately, it’s in the sound of his footsteps, the deep voice demanding to see him. He takes a breath, finishes his patient’s checkup, careful not to be too quick, then makes his way out into the hallway and looks up right into furious green eyes.

“Can I help you?” He asks, injects as much derision as he can into the phrase, summoning years of practice in annoying this particular man. Potter’s eyes narrow.

“Your patient that I scheduled for surgery at 9. I have my whole team ready, we’ve been waiting for an hour and now I’m told the medic in charge of Internal Medicine this morning won’t send her down to the OR. That’s you, I assume.”

“Mmm. Her blood pressure is a little low, we’re making adjustments before I clear her for sedation. Now, if you’ll excuse me …” he tries to move past him, but Harry blocks his path, crosses big brown arms that fill the sleeves of his black scrub. Draco’s blood threatens to travel southward.

“We’ve done that,” Harry says, eyebrows drawn. “Anesthesia said it should be fine.”

Draco huffs, can’t help it.

“Oh yes? It’s not their decision to make.”

Harry steps closer, his cologne fills Draco’s nostrils and he does his best not to follow the scent through his memory, not to go back to the previous weekend, the horrible, terrible decisions made, the impression of expert hands on his hips in the dark.

“And what’s more,” he continues, conscious of keeping his breath even, very deliberately maintaining eye contact. “If you don’t like it, I’ll talk to the Head of the surgery department, not any random surgeon who comes into my ward in a tantrum demanding to see me to question my decisions.”

Harry leans closer. “Dr. Malfoy, you’re bringing personal issues into work.”

“Dr. Potter. I wouldn’t dare. Get out of my ward.”

Somehow there’s a hand on his side, beneath the coat, somehow it’s pinching the fabric of his shirt; thumb to the space beneath his navel. Draco tries not to react, not to bring attention to himself.

“You’ll pay for this later,” Harry whispers, low into the space between them, charged, as though it’s only been a minute since the ill-advised tryst that never should’ve happened. That never will happen again, if Draco has any say about it.

He opens his mouth to say some variation of never again, of in your dreams, of you must be insane.

He says, “Can’t wait.”

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sometimes i feel like my drawings look like child's doodles 🫡

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Spring Term. Harry's off to teach DADA, but he'll have his Floo set up and ready for Draco to crawl through by the evening.

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It's wildly hard to pack a memorable punch in under 5k; this fic does just that! The game's the game by @hogwartsfirebolt runs for just over 3k words that feel much longer in the best way possible. The author's note says it best: this fic has major 2007 Drarry vibes; showstopping, spectacular, worth your time 🧡

Draco/Harry | Rated M | 3k words

Summary:

Draco might be — definitely is — the world’s sorest loser, but he’s also the world’s biggest slut for Quidditch excellence, and he has it right here, holding him against his hotel room door.

Tags: Quidditch Player Draco, Quidditch Player Harry, Secret Relationship, Friends With Benefits, Quidditch Rivals, Getting Together, Fluff, Chemistry, Brilliant writing in a low word count

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📚 Check out the rest of the recs at @hprecfest 📚

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This is one of my three absolutely unmovable favorite fics of all time. There’s not a single thing about it that doesn’t make me insane from how much I love it. I agree with all this so hard

Day 20: a fic with fanart

📚 Who we are in the shadows by @quicksilvermaid

Draco/Harry, 99k, E

Summary:

What happens when you’re forced to become the very thing you despise? Ex-Auror Harry Potter, tossed out of the Ministry for something he had no control over, has been looking for a way back to his former life. When he comes across Draco Malfoy in the criminal underbelly of Wizarding London and in need of protection, Harry figures bringing him in to face the Ministry's justice is his ticket back to everything he's lost. But nothing is exactly as it seems. Not even Harry himself. And as he gets drawn further and further into Malfoy's world of honour and deception he finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew—about his childhood nemesis, the Ministry job he misses so much, and most of all, about himself. What happens when you’re forced to see that you were wrong?

Fanart links

🖤Kismet's portrayal of Harry's delirium in the cabin by @kk1smet

🐩 zigster's vision of Harry and his wolf by @zigster-ao3

🤍 junk-ren's depiction of their first meeting

☕ Creeee's art of Draco and Harry hanging out in the apartment by @creeeee

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I have tried, numerous times, to put my stream of consciousness that is me talking about this fic and its' fanart into something resembling a proper rec. Please be kindly informed that I have failed. Apparently, when there's Wolf Harry involved, I loose my ability to be coherent so enjoy me screaming about this work - in spoilers and quotes -under the cut <3

Thank you @hprecfest for the prompt, @quicksilvermaid for creating this story and @kk1smet, @zigster-ao3, junk-ren and @creeeee for sharing your wonderful art with us!

See y'all for day 21 prompt <3

OKAY, here goes!

In the very first scene of the fic Harry recognizes Draco while they are both glamoured by his behaviour alone. He could probably write a PhD on Draco Lucius Malfoy with minimal effort 😅 Oh and the classic "Scared, Malfoy" also makes an appearance as beautifully illustrated by junk-ren <3

The socio-political aspect of the story! Harry is bitten while on duty and he gets sacked bc they can't employ werewolves ????? But they can have people out there on the missions that have put them in this position in the first place? Literally what is this shit! The society's prejudice is harmful enough but what's breaking my heart is that Harry believes it. And then as we learn what exactly has happened and just how conficted Harry is about the way he is now - well, by the end of the story I couldn't help by feel proud of the progress he's made :') The way were-creatures are treated in this society is an excellent metaphore for minorities of any kinds and as a member of one such group, it felt so validating to read about it illustrated like that *melts*

So now Harry is ex-Auror, and rightfully bitter about it, he does private commsions under alias HUNTER JAMES. Yes, you're reading this right. Oh bby, you are NOT being subtle xd Draco, on the other hand, is a fugitive. Which makes for a very delicious suspense throughout the story, the boys never being sure of each other.

Bodyguard Harry while Draco is the brain of the operation !!!!! I am not okay. Literally Harry being muscle (and scents xd) of the op while Draco does all the planning. Exquisite. Also boys just... being themselves ^^

Harry pulls his arm out of Malfoy's grip and barely resists snarling at him. He's suddenly sick of being treated like Malfoy's lackey. 'I'm just the hired muscle, remember. I hardly think it matters if I look pretty.' Malfoy's mouth thins in displeasure. 'And that is exactly why you're the hired muscle and I'm the one hiring you. I know exactly what's needed for you to fit in and not embarrass me, and it's a tailored suit and you need it now. So shut up and hurry up.' Harry narrows his eyes and Malfoy does the same right back.

Werewolf Harry!!!! Scenting !!!! Protective instincts!!!!! TAKING A LITERAL KNIFE FOR DRACO AND ALmosT DyiNg WHIle Draco takes them to a safe house in the middle of nowhere AND TAKES CARE OF HIM WHILE HE’s deLiriouS. And thanks to @kk1smet we have the visual of this scene!!! There's also this little fact that Harry is able to smell bodily reactions so he’s aware of more than Draco wants him to see:

Harry waves the question away. 'So, what prep do you need me to do?' Malfoy's eyes flick across his body for an instant and Harry smells a hint of arousal. It surprises him enough that he breathes deeper, almost unconsciously, but when he meets Malfoy's eyes, there's no hint of his reaction to the words. He wonders if he's mistaken. There's no way Malfoy could be interested in him, especially not after the conversation they'd just had.

... which still doesn't make him any smarter about said reactions 😅

Not to mention his wolf part wants what it wants:

'I need some air,' Harry growls, needing to be away from Malfoy; to be away from the intensity of his emotions. It's the moon, he knows that. He always gets more protective this close to the full moon; always fixates more on people. This level of emotion, though—jealousy—is one he doesn't normally experience. He doesn't like it. He especially doesn't like that it's directed at Malfoy. Fucking wolf. 

I don't know about you but I was cheering for the wolf to have his way 🐺

Harry having the Weasleys as his pack 😭😭😭

'Hi, Harry,' Bill says, reaching out and drawing him into a hug. There's no trace of surprise in his voice. Harry spends most of his moons at the Burrow, weak and shivering through his suppressant potions as Molly fusses over him. Bill holds him tight and Harry lets himself relax into the embrace, letting the familiar sound of Bill's heartbeat relax him slightly.

Harry not accepting himself and keeping his lycanthropy a secret while Draco has ZERO PROBLEM with it AND HE FIGURED IT OUT RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!!!!!! He was literally like, yeah, cool, cool, can we go on now please? And not only that he was literally campaigning wolf rights to Harry himself!

Loyalty Bond!!!!

You wear something of mine - traditionally it would be a house sigil, but I don't think you sporting the Malfoy crest would be advisable.' Malfoy smiles, but there is no warmth in his eyes. 'Then we cast a bond that ties you to me. […] Your mind and your will would be your own. You'd just be incapable of betraying me.' He holds up his hand, clearly anticipating Harry's next objection. 'You would be able to remove the Bond at any time. You just remove the object I give you.'

And despite knowing that, Harry keeps blaming the bond for catching feelings

The bond is creating that sharp, twisting feeling, that feels like jealousy, when he watches Malfoy flirting with the brawny man opposite him.

I hate to break it to you baby but that's just you xd

Also, right after Draco tells Harry he’s not in touch with his family, Harry emphasizes immediately with such feeling:

He feels a tug of loneliness in his chest, at the thought of being without a pack. He forces himself to put ideas like that aside. Thoughts like that are dangerous. Malfoy is his path back into the Ministry and a former Death Eater who needs to be put back in Azkaban where he belongs. That's it.

Sure bby, of course, keep telling yourself that.

There's anger in the room. Sadness. Disgust. It hits him at once, all of it, and it's all he can do to keep standing. Then Malfoy is there, and the door is swinging closed again, cutting the overload off briefly. Malfoy's scent wraps around him as he clenches Harry's arm, leaning in close to look into his face. 'Hunter?' he says, his voice a mixture of annoyance and something else Harry can't quite recognise. 'What's going on?

I can recognise it, it’s concern, it’s care, it’s a hint at the delightful hurt/comfort we are about to be treated with 😄

Oh, and in the meantime, Harry WORKS OUT. Just like that, while poor Draco tries to do some research. Go check out @creeeee's work if you want to see how difficult that must have been for our favourite Slytherin 😅

Also, the UST, the lust and wanting underlying the plot. Which takes some turns but the climax is sooooo satysfying. Of both the plot and the plot-what-plot part :D Honestly, this fic is so hot, I just cannot

THE CAVE SCENE!!

I will never forget it. It was so special :') Wolf Harry!! I love him. He's just a big puppy with sharp teeth, the end. Go see @zigster-ao3's idea of Harry and his wolf and imagine them in that scene. Now you have the visual for all those feelings, good luck ever forgetting that!

Finally I loooooove how we can see their relationship changing over chapters. It so gratyfying when reading a longer fic, when you can explore their relationship's evolving from barely accepting each other to this fierce feeling of adoration.

Lastly - the last chapter. This one I don't want to spoil because honestly, I had tears in my eyes reading this. SO IYKYK 🤍🦊

'I wanted to run with you, though.'

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Draco’s enormous lifelong crush and Harry’s all-consuming obsession when he finally falls is why Grounds for Divorce is the perfect fic, in this essay I will —

i love draco fell first harry fell harder fics.

like draco with his childhood crush that he tries his hardest to ignore but is always there in the back of his head and harry who starts to see draco more often once they are older and he just becomes obsessed (or more so realizes that he has always been at least a little obsessed).

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confused because

It's not like I'm falling in love, I just want ya

To do me no good

And you look like you could

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The Malfoys run Knockturn Alley

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Oh god I am in shambles, this is SO DAMN GOOD

Simply setting up a time and place to meet isn’t good enough for Draco “Spycraft” Malfoy. Draco “Make It Complicated” Malfoy has to send six origami birds on six consecutive days and each bird has to be more annoying than the last. What will be next from Draco “Maximum Drama” Malfoy, a kicking cassowary? One of the giant eagles ex machina from the Lord of the Rings? A bird of paradise with an over-the-top mating dance?

“Yeah, well,” says Harry, wondering if he can convince Draco to go down on him now, “maybe next time we don’t have to meet in a fucking classroom with rocks in it and we could do this in a normal place that has a bed? And doesn’t have us run the risk of getting walked in on, which would be humiliating and also have consequences? And maybe we could just choose a place normally instead of you sending so many birds I get paper cuts off them? Just, er, just something to think about for tomorrow.” “Oh, fuck off, Potter,” says Draco “Undercover” Malfoy. “You have no sense of adventure.”

from The Sixth One by elskan_ellis 🔒

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wonder who he’s waiting for

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8th year roommates drarry😈

QUESTION!!✋ What were the colors of the books on Draco's bedside table?! DON'T CHEAT🤨

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