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[harrydracobang]

Harry/Draco Reverse Bang 2022 MASTERLIST

This masterlist is the final round-up of the Harry/Draco Reverse Bang 2022. Please do check out the full list of all the works that posted as part of the fest below!

We hope you have enjoyed this fabulous fest and all the gorgeous art and the art-inspired Drarry fic that’s been produced as part of it. And remember, it’s never too late to leave comments and love on the works by any of our creators! THANK YOU to all of our participants for sharing your creations with us, THANK YOU to the readers and reccers who give people the boost to write in the first place, and THANK YOU to everyone who has helped hype, promote, proof, alpha read, beta read, brit pick, pinch hit or has in any way been involved in helping us bring this fest to life.

On that note, we’re going to go and have a cuppa. Much love.

Your Reverse Bang mods @writcraft and @gracerene

In the Shape of Things to Come written by @academicdisasterfic​ with art by @kryptidfox​  [Explicit, 15.6k] Summary: Existential angst and chronic boredom are plaguing Harry Potter in his cushy post-war life. However, a chance encounter with a tattooed, pierced, disgruntled Draco Malfoy in the middle of Muggle Camden seems to spark something in Harry again—and he never could stay away from Malfoy.

Ft. assorted methods of body modification, eclectic but loving friends, a wide variety of grunge music, long tube rides, and a whole lot of trans love. -kryptidfox’s AO3 Art Post

Forever Was a Lie written by @thesleepiesthufflepuff with art by dustmouth [Explicit, 22k] Summary: After breaking up with Charlie, Harry heads to Rome for Christmas to search for answers to a previous heartbreak. What he doesn’t expect is for Draco, the man who broke his heart five years ago, to be running the bed and breakfast he’s staying at. -dustmouth’s AO3 Art Post

...And They Were Co-Teachers written by @goblinmatriarch with art by @betty26blue [Teen, 31.5k] Summary: Ten years after the war, Harry leads a contented life teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, with a collection of fellow new teachers keen to make some changes. When Draco Malfoy temporarily joins the staff while he finishes his Potions mastery, Harry is worried his contentment will be short-lived. -Betty26Blue’s AO3 Art Post  

Deadheading the Odd Dahlia written by @peachpety​ with art by @beyondtheclose [Explicit, 8.7k] Summary: Harry is content to spend his days at Draco’s flower stall at the farmers market, burying his true feelings in artisanal coffee and rose bouquets. When forced to find new lodgings, he accepts Draco’s offer to live in a cottage at Malfoy Manor, and his long-hidden crush blossoms out of control. Turns out, proximity makes the heart grow fonder. -beyondtheclose’s AO3 Art Post -beyondtheclose’s Tumblr Art Post

Edificabo written by @doubleappled​ with art by @iaooa​ [Explicit, 18.6k] Summary: Numb and exhausted after the war, Harry returns to the only real home he’s ever known. Hogwarts needs help, too. -Iaooa’s AO3 Art Post  

Déjà Vu written by @maesterchill​ with art by @celilasart​ [Explicit, 11k] Summary: After being released from Azkaban, Draco Malfoy begins having peculiar visions, which turn out to be premonitions. Gradually, with the help of his unusual gift, Draco becomes a rather useful member of society. He also has dirty fantasies about Harry Potter, but that's nothing new. -LLAP115′s AO3 Art Post -LLAP115′s Tumblr Art Post

The Heart Remembers written by @ladderofyears​ with art by @rasha-dee​ [Explicit, 28.7k] Summary: Harry Potter and Draco are married, in love and raising a family. Everything is wonderful but, one day, disaster befalls their happy lives. Harry is hit with a Forgetting Curse and can't remember anything about their romance. As far as he knows, Draco is still the petulant bully he knew at Hogwarts. Harry is frightened, defensive, and stuck in St Mungo's.

But Draco isn't willing to give up on his husband. This is the story of how he wins his Harry back, and helps him to regain his memories. -rasha_dee’s AO3 Art Post

Blame Is Shaped Like A Circle written by @sleepstxtic​ with art by @gnarf​ [Teen, 7.1k] Summary: Harry and Draco take you through the story of their life together. -gnarf’s AO3 Art Post -gnarf’s Tumblr Art Post

The Final Case of Auror H.J. Potter written by @pennygalleon​ with art by @caroll-in​ [Explicit, 14.6k] Summary: Ten years after he started, Harry Potter is packing up, having served his last day at the Ministry.

At least it was, until Draco Malfoy walked through the door. -herman_the_moth’s AO3 Art Post -herman_the_moth’s Tumblr Art Post

Grey Eyes & Lies written by @makeitp1nk​ with art by @veelawings​ [Explicit, 18k] Summary: Twelve years after the war, Harry returns from his post with the International Wizarding Police in the States to find everything has changed. Draco Malfoy, his nemesis and overall Bad Guy, is now uncle extraordinaire, master of desserts, and an honorary Weasley. Fit, charming, and reformed, Harry is, as always, drawn to the man, who despite his charm and gentle nature, still holds a bit of that spark Harry knows so well from their school days.

Until Harry accidentally follows him and sees things that convince him Malfoy never really changed. In his quest to prove that Malfoy is up to something, Harry gains entrance into a world where nothing is black and white, and nobody is golden. -VeelaWings’s AO3 Art Post

Monster written by @orange-peony with art by @pato-roldnart  [Explicit, 71.7k] Summary: “Hmm,” Hermione hums, tapping her index finger against her bottom lip and then smiling at Harry. “A broken music box, you say…”

“A cursed one,” Harry corrects her.

“Well, it’s still a music box that is not working properly,” Hermione points out with a very intent grin. “That will give you a chance to see him.”

She wiggles her eyebrows, making him snort.

As if Harry hadn’t thought about it straight away. As if Harry’s mind hadn’t immediately wandered to Draco Malfoy the moment Zabini mentioned a music box. -p_pato_roldnart’s NSFW AO3 Art Post -p_pato_roldnart’s Tumblr Art Post

The Troll written by @deliciousblizzardshark​​ with art by @sator-the-wanderer​​ [Mature, 5.2k] Summary: “Draco, the Aurors desperately need your help!” Harry cries, doing his best not to break into inopportune laughter. “Quick, put on this outfit.”

Draco looks askance at the shred of cloth. “This is an outfit?” he asks, dubiously.

“There’s no time!” Harry says, urgently, turning his face away so Draco can’t see him smirking. “You need to put this on and pretend to be my prisoner. Quickly! The wizarding world is depending on you!” -Sator’s AO3 Art Post

But We Could Be So Good written by @allwaswell16 with art by @chamomileteafuel [Mature, 12.6k] Summary: When Harry assigned himself to be the Malfoy family’s probationary Auror, he hadn’t anticipated he would sneak into the Malfoy Manor library, play endless games of chess, or buy an entire roomful of magical plants. And he certainly hadn’t anticipated falling in love. -camomiletea’s AO3 Art Post -camomiletea’s Tumblr Art Post

Fool Me Twice written by @sorrybutblog​ with art by dustmouth [Explicit, 38.4k] Summary: The case seemed simple: follow the corruption, bring down the source. Draco just didn’t anticipate Harry Potter crashing in, taking a break from red carpets and nudey-rudey photoshoots to make a giant mess.

Or: Draco is an Unspeakable. Potter is an (unfairly attractive) thorn in his side. Featuring: spies, action, disguises, forced proximity, pining and more! -dustmouth’s AO3 Art Post

The stuff of clouds and skies written by CreepingMyrtle with art by @ledouhua69 [Teen, 7.6k] Summary: Some people go for grand confessions of love. Some send letters, or show they care, or lock eyes and lean in. Harry gets himself cursed so badly he has no choice but to ask Draco for help, and hope it leads to happily ever after. -Jidangao’s AO3 Art Post

Fields of Gold written by @pineau-noir with art by @digthewriter [Teen, 19.2k] Summary: Draco Malfoy is content with his life, post-war. He’s got a decent job, a nice flat, and good friends.When Harry Potter is involved in a mysterious accident which causes wild speculation and gossip in the wizarding world, Draco’s world is forever changed.

A story about shedding past perceptions, learning to embrace change, and being in love. -digthewriter’s AO3 Art Post -digthewriter’s Tumblr Art Post

Spinning Fouettés written by @purplehotmess with art by Mrs_Croft [Explicit, 15.7k] Summary: After the war, two broken souls find solace in each other. But when calamity strikes, will they survive the storm or drown in the deluge?

A story of choosing someone over everything else; of fighting the whole world for the one you love. Falling in love is not enough - it is to grow in love that matters. Together. -Mrs_Croft’s AO3 Art Post

At the Doorway, On the Stair written by @dwell-the-brave with art by @p1013 [Teen, 30.7k] Summary: A year after Draco Malfoy goes missing, his mother has one last option—Harry Potter. Having left the Auror department and made a name for himself as a Private Investigator, Harry cannot help but get involved in the disappearance of Draco Malfoy. Will he discover the truth about what happened? And what could be causing all the strange disturbances at Malfoy Manor? -p1013′s AO3 Art Post

Death Comes for Us All written by @lumosatnight with art by @juliustwo [Explicit, 5.3k] Summary: Burying his face in Draco’s hair, he can smell the smoke from the cigarette, can taste the ashes lingering in his mouth. Harry finds it comforting, a reminder that Draco has seen his worst and still chooses to stay. -JuliusTwo’s AO3 Art Post

a convergence of inks written by @thebooktopus with art by @babooshkart [Explicit, 21.1k] Summary: It’s taken two years, but Draco has finally perfected a replacement for Wolfsbane. He is overjoyed when Lavender, his initial test subject, reports her transformation as less painful, less stressful, and easier to recover from. Despite these obvious improvements, the request for a Ministry trial of the new formula goes poorly when a disgruntled director cannot see past Draco’s last name.

Enter Harry, with whom Draco has been sharing a house and the responsibility of raising Teddy Lupin for the past several years. Harry has been living as a bit of a recluse, running his tattoo studio and generally avoiding the wizarding world as a rule.

A rule he’s willing to break… for Draco. -babooshk_art’s AO3 Art Post -babooshk_art’s Tumblr Art Post

Orb Power written by @maraudersaffair with art by @drarrydoodles [Explicit, 7.5k] Summary: Harry is a divorced father of three with a love for crystals. Draco owns a trinkets shop called Cricklewood’s Trifles. It’s been years since Harry laid eyes on Draco, but he knows he wants him the moment he spots him at a flea market. Draco is not so sure. -Discessio’s AO3 Art Post

Lost & Found written by @gnarf with art by @ladderofyears [Explicit, 17.9k] Summary: When Harry goes missing, Draco is the one Hermione comes to for help. An opportunity he had waited for arises, and if he found Potter through it — even better.

Little did he know that, soon, faking a relationship was the only plan they’d have to get out of this trap. Even if it’s paradise. -ladderofyears’s AO3 Art Post

Statues Crumble written by @xanthippe74 with art by @fictional [Teen, 13.6k] Summary: Between one war and the next, Draco has lost his parents, his home, and his menial Ministry job. All he has left is the secret (and anonymous) work he does to help Harry Potter overthrow another government—oh, and that statue he stole from the Ministry Atrium. -milkandhoney’s AO3 Art Post

WHISKY-TANGO-FOXTROT written by @vukovich with art by @fantalfart [Explicit, 58.8k] Summary: The worst thing about being the Golden Boy is the freebies. Free drinks. Easy sex. It’s all too easy.

The worst thing about being a Malfoy is the expectations. Marriage. Kids. It’s all so scripted.

Harry wants his arse kicked. Draco decides to grab life by the balls. -fantalf’s NSFW AO3 Art Post

To the victor goes the booty written by @alleymichaelis​ with art by @artdecielle​ [Teen, 5.6k] Summary: In retrospect, their relationship was always meant to be about rivalry. Who has the best ship? Whose ship is the most famous? Who is the better captain? Who has the biggest treasure?

Who is the better swordfighter, of course. It always circled back to that, because their first meeting began, as is natural, with a swordfight.

(It ended in so much more than professional rivalry. Or as Ginny liked to mock, in another kind of swordfight.) -Cielle_Noire’s AO3 Art Post -Cielle_Noire’s Tumblr Art Post

luminous written by @softlystarstruck with art by @pato-roldnart [Teen, 13.7k] Summary: It wasn't exactly Draco's plan to be alone with Harry Potter, the crushing weight of their own feelings, and a possibly blood-thirsty baby serpent for the next two weeks. But with Mario Kart, fashion shows, and some conversation, maybe it won't be quite as disastrous as they expect. -p_pato_roldnart’s AO3 Art Post -p_pato_roldnart’s Tumblr Art Post

eager for the sky written by @oknowkiss with art by @upthehillart [Mature, 35.4k] Summary: It was announced, just as the Triwizard Tournament had been, at the start of term feast.

A year-long, international Quidditch varsity match — the inaugural Wizarding Academy Cup.

In which Harry is Hogwarts' star Seeker, Draco is on the bench, and they both have a thing or two to learn about playing for the same team. -upthehillart’s AO3 Art Post

Only getting closer written by @digthewriter with art by @ladderofyears [Teen, 5.1k] Summary: Harry and Draco go away for one final secret vacation before coming out to their friends. -ladderofyears’s AO3 Art Post

The Unspeakable written by @the-sinking-ship with art by @peachbabypie [Explicit, 24.1k] Summary: Healer Draco Malfoy wanted the job at the International Department of Mysteries for the paycheck and the prestige. But what he got was Unspeakable Harry Potter and the most fascinating curse he’d ever seen. -Peachbabypie’s NSFW AO3 Art Post

Dreaming of Snakes written by @deathsdaisy​ with art by @chizumakiii [Explicit, 14.1k] Summary: Draco has fallen out of favor with the Dark Lord, because of his father. The Dark Lord "corrects" Draco for Lucius' mistakes. The images this brings plague Draco's dreams, but a twist in what is normally a monotonous night leaves Draco questioning some things.

Who does Draco turn out to be if his father lost the favor he had with Voldemort? If he was never a death eater, where would he go? -ChizuMaki’s NSFW AO3 Art Post

so sweet. so bitter. written by @nerdherderette with art by @sugareey-makes-stuff [Explicit, 19.8k] Summary: It's bad enough that Draco is admitted to St Mungo's. Discovering the identity of the Healer assigned to his case makes it ten times worse. -sugareey’s AO3 Art Post -sugareey’s Tumblr Art Post

What's in a Name written by JK_Terfling_Can_Suck_My_Silicone_Dick   with art by @maesterchill [General, 15.7k] Summary: Harry and Draco have been married for a decade, but no one else knows. It's time for Draco to examine why he refuses to tell anyone else. -maesterchill’s AO3 Art Post -maesterchill’s Tumblr Art Post

Chasing unicorns, finding love written by @sassy-cissa with art by @navi1088 [Explicit, 27.7k] Summary: When Auror Harry gets assigned a case of missing unicorn foals, it's bad enough that they are going missing in the Forest of Dean, a place Harry never wanted to revisit. But on top of that, Head Auror Dawlish wants to call in an expert from the Unspeakables. And of course, that expert is none other than Draco Malfoy ... -navi1088′s AO3 Art Post -navi1088′s Tumblr Art Post

If You're Cold, They’re Cold written by Dazeventura6   with art by @okay-sky [General, 7.8k] Summary: More than a decade after the war and Harry left the magical world for the muggle one he runs into a down-and-out Draco Malfoy living homeless on the streets and insists on taking him in. -OkaySky’s AO3 Art Post -OkaySky’s Tumblr Art Post

Dead Ends written by @toxik-angel with art by @melcarrianna [Explicit, 18.8k] Summary: Head Auror Harry Potter is the best at his job. Head Auror Harry Potter always saves the day.

But someone has been picking off ex-Death Eaters one by one. Someone has been abducting Harry’s friends right out of their homes. And someone is fucking the Minister for Magic.

The Minister for Magic and Head Auror are both very concerned about it. -Melcarrianna’s AO3 Art Post -Melcarrianna’s Tumblr Art Post

From Behind The Wall written by @nymphadoratonqs with art by @apriicat [Mature, 19.2k] Summary: After the war, Harry gets therapy. Draco doesn’t. They still find their way to each other. -CelestialCat’s AO3 Art Post

And Still I Dream written by @greenmegsnoham with art by @gaudium6191 [Explicit, 41.7k] Summary: Draco was beyond frustrated with the school's preferential treatment of sports programs over the arts. Determined to collect what is due, Draco must come toe to toe with the ever incessant thorn-in-his-side, Varsity Basketball Captain, Harry Potter. Though Draco may not receive the financial support he'd been hoping for, he just might get a boyfriend out of it instead…

OR

When you Dream a Dream, it just may come true… -Gaudium0Xchara’s AO3 Art Post -Gaudium0Xchara’s Tumblr Art Post

the long game written by @ayebydan with art by @inveigler81 [Mature, 5.5k] Summary: Draco has spent his life post-war building a career for his own reasons while Harry has spent his time building a home for them and Teddy. None of their friends understands. Draco’s friends think he is being taken advantage of. Harry’s friends think he is being held back. A new promotion for Draco brings it all to a head. -inveigler81′s AO3 Art Post

right where you should be written by @jokedads with art by @digthewriter [Teen, 16.3k] Summary: Harry looked down at himself. He could see that he was wearing sturdy robes in a deep red, half unbuttoned over a t-shirt he didn’t recognise. “HOLYHEAD HARPIES DO IT BETTER”, the shirt told him. He looked up at Malfoy and realised where he’d seen those robes before. “You’re wearing the same robes as me, Malfoy,” he said, “So either we’re impersonating Aurors together or someone else is having a laugh, but I don’t know which because I can’t remember anything!” -digthewriter’s AO3 Art Post

Beneath the Cloak written by @avenueofesc with art by @apriicat [Mature, 31.3k] 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. -CelestialCat’s AO3 Art Post

Ever Since We Founded Rome written by @ftmshepard with art by @melcarrianna [Mature, 5.7k] Summary: Harry's missing. Draco's the only one who can find him. -Melcarrianna’s AO3 Art Post -Melcarrianna’a Tumblr Art Post

Bad Faith written by Stopme with art by @fantalfart [Explicit, 23k] Summary: There was a slight tug in the middle of his chest, pulling him forward. Harry frowned, confused and intrigued at the same time because of the odd feeling. He stopped walking and leaned back against a stone wall. His magic sparked at the same time a new tug appeared on his chest. The sense of danger crept up in his mind. Danger and fear.

But it wasn’t his fear. -fantalf’s AO3 Art Post (NSFW)

We Were Something (don't you think so?) written by @slyth-princess with art by @celilasart [Mature, 19.4k] Summary: It has been 10 years since Draco Malfoy stepped foot in London. In truth, he would have been happy to never be here again. But when your best friend since birth decides to get married and wants you by his side it isn't as if you can refuse. No matter who you might run into. Get in, get out, and never look back. He's sure he'll be fine.

Harry Potter has always been good about locking away feelings he couldn't deal with. As long as he didn't have to face them he could very easily pretend they never happened. So how was he going to handle seeing a man he had once thought could be his everything for the first time in a decade. Spoiler alert, it does not go the way he planned.

Featuring exs who aren't as sneaky as they think they are, men who don't know how to talk about their feelings, meddling friends who truly have the best intentions at heart, and a whole lot of thirsty Drarry in fancy clothes. -LLAP115′s AO3 Art Post -LLAP115′s Tumblr Art Post

All Over Again written by @aqua-myosotis with art by Mrs_Croft   [Explicit, 36.1k]  Summary: Ten years on and after 10 months of falling in and out of bed on a regular basis, they still barely talked.

New Year's Eve was supposed to be a time for new beginnings. A time for big revelations and starting the year as you meant to go on. For moving onwards and upwards...It most definitely is not supposed to end with a countdown from ten, and an empty bed.

A story from the perspectives of Harry and Draco, as they try to wade through the tangles of emotions being love can throw at you. -Mrs_Croft’s AO3 Art Post

Mushrooms of Wiltshire written by @shiftylinguini with art by @artdecielle [Teen, 5.2k] Summary: There's no point unpacking―Harry's not staying long, and besides, there's just bundled rags in his valise. The illusion of belongings, of a man heading to a new position at a prestigious manor―one beset with rumours of old magic and of impish forest dwellers causing chaos and mayhem amid the phosphorescent toadstool glow.

Bugger the job. Harry's here for the rumours. He's been chasing them for years. -Cielle_noire’s AO3 Art Post -Cielle_noire’s Tumblr Art Post

What Makes a House a Home written by @writcraft with art by @rasha-dee [Explicit, 27k] Summary: Ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts Draco Malfoy wakes up in an unfamiliar house owned by none other than Harry Potter. Even stranger is the snow in September and a night sky without any stars. Naturally it’s a matter of life and death, because isn’t it always? -rasha_dee’s AO3 Art Post

Sinking to Swim written by @pheaphilus with art by @drarrydoodles [Teen, 9.5k] Summary: When Unspeakable Malfoy gets his latest assignment at the Department of Mysteries, he can't help but curse his own luck. What are the chances that he would have to seek out the elusive Harry Potter for help?

When Draco Malfoy comes to his door, asking for his input into an ongoing project at the Ministry, Harry is skeptical. When's the last time a Malfoy did anything to help anyone but themselves, anyway? -Discessio’s AO3 Art Post

In Bad Faith written by @fencer-x with art by @secretartlair [Explicit, 62.3k] Summary: Draco Malfoy just can’t catch a break. Between the magical curse upon his bloodline, his hair misbehaving, and that strange pit full of demons in his basement that he had absolutely nothing to do with, it just hasn’t been a banner year for him. Luckily, Harry Potter is here to make things ten times worse. -SoldSeparately’s AO3 Art Post

[sassy-cissa]

Really, Draco, it’s perfect!

Title: Really, Draco, it's perfect! Artist: LJ: sassy_cissa | AO3: sassy_cissa | Tumblr: sassy-cissa Rating: G Art medium: coloured pencil, markers Pairing(s): Harry/Draco Warnings: seriously bad art A/N:  Darling celilasart  Wishing my dear friend, Tami, the happiest of birthdays.  ♥ You're so supportive of my silly art I just had to make something just for you on your special day. ♥ Summary: Draco had this brilliant idea to bake a birthday cake for his fellow Slytherin friend, Tami. Sadly, potions really is not the same as baking. Fortunately, Harry is there to support Draco...and possibly the cake! Really, Draco, it's perfect!

[the-starryknight]

I’ve decided to create a rather self-indulgent series of rec lists (with fic, art, podfic, fanmixes etc.) related to various facets of the art world.  We’ll start with the more typical take on it - Artist!Harry and Artist!Draco - and spin out to antiques & houses & galleries & fashion & wandmaking & music and more. I welcome chat in my inbox! Rec me something I missed, exclaim about your favs... I’d love to hear your thoughts.

ART + DRARRY RECS: ARTIST!HARRY

Many of these gorgeous pieces use Harry’s art as a way for him to heal or to find a path outside of the Aurors. Making (in whatever form) is also often a way for Harry to reconnect with Draco (or to connect in the first place).  Enjoy!

[Fic + Podfic] Turn fic by Saras_girl, podfic by @mab-speaks / Queenie_Mab 2013 | E | 307k

One good turn always deserves another. Apparently. 

★ A classic Drarry fic by the classic Saras_girl featuring a romantic, emotional, and powerful story about finding oneself (again & again) in the world of his own making.  Plus, Mab brings new life to the gorgeous prose in the podfic with a lovely storyteller’s tone. ★

[Fic + Art + Fanmix] The Boy and the Sleeping Prince fic by @writcraft, art by @phoenixacid 2015 | E | 27k/Illustration

Harry is miserable and tired of being an Auror, coasting through life until he’s forced to make some changes. Spurred on by his passion for drawing and working with best-selling author Draco Malfoy, Harry develops a charm which gives children a magical, interactive reading experience. But when it’s time to test the spell, the two men find themselves trapped in a nightmarish fairy tale world. Can they escape unscathed, or is Draco right in his assertions that there is no such thing as a happily ever after?

★ This fic is so unusual! Featuring illustrator!Harry and writer!Draco tumbling into a surrealistic and dramatic world, a fairytale of their own making. The worldbuilding in this fic is incredibly immersive in terrifying and beautiful ways, made visible and audible in the art and fanmix. PhoenixAcid’s illustrations are just stunning with incredible shading and depth. ★

[Fic] Solder by Oakstone730 2015 | E | 35k

Seven years ago, Harry disappeared out of Draco and Scorpius's life without a trace after Harry's addictions destroyed his and Draco's marriage. Now, Harry’s back, and Draco wants to believe he’s changed. But Harry isn’t the only one haunted by the past.

★ Though this fic deals with the challenging weight of Harry’s potions addiction, it is set years into his recovery and is all about rebuilding,  reconnecting and regaining trust (all of which take work and care, which this fic shows with love). The descriptions of the art in this fic makes my heart yearn for more stained glass in my life! ★

[Art] Second Chances by @celilasart / LLAP115 2017 | G | Comic

The painter Irah Raindrop has conquered the Wizarding art world by storm, but no one knows who is hiding behind this pseudonym. Draco Malfoy is one of Irah's biggest fans and a serious art collector who doesn't miss a single exhibition of Irah's art. This time, he dragged Pansy to the grand opening of Irah's latest exhibition in Paris. 

★ A gorgeous comic with a striking collector!Draco, Pansy in a red dress, a little cafe, and a mysterious reunion in the city of love. The expressions in this are gorgeously dynamic. ★

[Fic] Tourist: A Love Song by xErised 2019 | T | 30k (cw for a potions overdose, untagged)

Harry is in New York City looking for inspiration for his next collection of paintings. He’s not expecting inspiration to appear in the form of a black-haired Draco Malfoy playing the guitar and singing with such a beautiful voice.

★ xErised uses Harry’s art as a way for him to see Draco with new eyes. Harry draws him from across the room, and in doing so, finds that he’s an entirely new person, and how gorgeous and powerful is this kind of sight? I loved exploring all my favorite parts of NYC with its doting resident, Draco. ★

[Fic] The Delicate Balance of Light and Shade by Nympha_Alba 2020 | E | 13k

With the war finally over, Harry tries to find his own path in a world where he is free to make his own choice. On a holiday in France, he unexpectedly falls in love with art and painting. Returning to Hogwarts to help rebuild it, he is paired up with Draco Malfoy to restore the Room of Requirement - and unexpectedly falls in love with Draco.  When the rebuilding efforts are done, Harry disappears. Years later, Draco goes to Muggle London at Pansy's suggestion to visit an art gallery. The name of the Muggle artist is unknown to Draco, but the subject of the erotic paintings is shockingly familiar: it's Draco himself.  It's time to confront the past and make some long-due confessions.

★ This fic feels like it has a heartbeat in the way that Nympha_Alba has constructed short, poignant scenes. Nympha’s descriptions of Harry’s work are stunning and so revealing about both Harry and Draco.  ★

[Fic] The Way We Wind by @thesleepiesthufflepuff / BlueFay 2020 | E | 47k

After the war, Harry’s life falls to shambles. Each day revolves around an intense battle with his mental health, and there’s nothing that Ron or Hermione can do to help him. That is, until Hermione teaches Harry how to knit. Fast forward five years, and Harry is the proud owner of a renowned knitting shop in Diagon Alley, The Whomping Willow Woolery. Christmas season is upon him, and the shop is busier than ever. So, is it really a surprise that Draco Malfoy wanders in looking for a gift for his mother? Cue awkward meetings, fluffy knitting lessons, a truly horrible scarf, a cat named Stockinette who is readily obsessed with Draco, and falling in love with one’s worst enemy.

★ In the ultimate finding-healing-in-art fic, The Way We Wind weaves a romantic, emotional love story for two men whose lives are and have always been along the same thread. The perfect feel-good that will leave you wanting a warm knit jumper. ★

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Welcome to the 2020 Harry/Draco Mpreg Fest! TIMELINE: Prompting Begins: Saturday, Feb 1st Prompting Ends: Sunday, Feb 9th Claiming Begins: Saturday, Feb 15th Last Day to Claim: Saturday, April 25th Submissions Due: Saturday, May 2nd Posting Begins: Sunday, May 10th (US Mother's Day) Reveals: Sunday, June 21st (US Father's Day) RULES & INFORMATION:

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kitty_fic

[tsundanire]

Two yearlings, a herd, and a cabin in the woods. - Chapter 1

Author: Me Pairing: Drarry Rating: Probably M in the end, but I’ve rated it E for now. Word Count: Currently 1.9k Chapters: 1/? (Yes it’s posting as wip) Tags: Magical horses, Eighth year, School projects, Horse bois, Getting together, Forced Cohabitation, there will probably be only one bed, additional tags to be added.

Summary: In an attempt to aid the returning Eighth-year students for their entry into the workforce, Professor McGonnagall worked tirelessly to create a brand new 'hands-on-project' based curriculum. The paired-off students spend the entire year focused on their chosen project, and turn in a final thesis—in the hopes that they find something they love doing. That Harry and Draco were forced to work along side one another for the duration of their project, with no one but themselves for company, seemed an added bonus. One they might choose to thank her for later.

Notes: This piece was originally meant to be part of my gift to @orpheous87​ for Owlpost last year. For a million and a half reasons I had to stop writing the full piece, and shorten it down a little drabble instead. I always wanted to come back and finish this piece, and finally I have. My plan with this one is to work at it a little bit now and them, which is why it's being posted as a wip. It's meant to be my no pressure, easy post, get-together fic. Please keep you eyes on the tags as more will be added per chapter contributions—though it's fair to say there shouldn't any triggering content going forward.I want to thank @llap115​ for taking a gander and leaving some thoughts behind. Quite appreciate it! <3

As always, thanks for stopping by and giving this a read. Hope you enjoy!

[ Link to AO3 ] 

Snippet:

Harry didn’t have to wait long. It was only a few minutes before the stomping sounds of shoes—angrily making their way towards him—could be heard.

“Come on, we’re going to McGonagall. This is completely unacceptable.” Draco Malfoy’s tone was venom and ice, which would have been entertaining in the years prior, but Harry felt ambivalent about the man’s irritation.

Rather than fighting it, Harry chose to follow the blond through the castle halls.

“And honestly, I don’t even understand why. I understand the feeble attempt at ‘house unity’ and what she is trying to go for with us older students, but honestly. This is too far.”

Harry listened as Draco rambled on for another few minutes, in fact, he didn’t say a single word the entire walk to the Headmistress’ office. Not even when she invited them in and offered them a seat in front of her desk, nor when Draco rambled on for a solid seven minutes about the unfairness of their pairing. Harry sat, with his hands folded in his lap, just waiting until he was needed.

“And how do you feel about this arrangement Mr. Potter?”

Harry lifted his gaze to see both Headmistress McGonagall and Draco staring at him.

“Oh. Uh.” Harry felt sheepish, not having fully listened to Draco’s argument. “I dunno. I don’t really care either way I guess?”

“Riveting reply, Mr. Potter.” The tone in McGonagall’s voice was annoyance mixed with her usual level of ‘fed-up-ness’. It was barely the start of term and she was already one hundred percent done with their shit.

[erin-riwen]

More Than Kisses, Letters Mingle Souls

Chapters: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Epilogue

Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter

Rating: Mature

Word count: 18,870 (this is a finished fic, posting daily!)

Tags: Epistolary, Slow burn, Professor!Draco, Professor!Harry, Pining Falling in love, Secrets sharing, indifferent to friends to lovers, sasspot Draco, confident Harry, Happy Ending

Written for: The Owlery 2019

Summary: It's the beginning of the term at Hogwarts and Professor Harry Potter never seems to be able to get close enough to have an actual conversation with Professor Draco Malfoy. When he discovers it's because his colleagues have been intentionally keeping them apart for fear they might have issues, he bristles at the intrusion and decides to send a letter to a very confused Draco Malfoy.

Read entire work on AO3

This is part of the 2019 Owlery Exchange. The authors were matched and corresponded back and forth anonymously as Harry and Draco for the duration of the exchange until reveals.

@kristinabird wrote as Draco.

@erin_riwen wrote as Harry.

This work is COMPLETE and will be posted one letter per day plus an epilogue.

A/N: KristinaBird - Thanks so much for reading this little work of ours. For anyone interested the title is a quote by John Donne for any other 16th century English poetry fans out there! Writing this was such a joy and each letter was a surprise. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed writing it!

Erin_Riwen - Thanks to the amazing mods for all the work they put into the owlery exchange. I hope you enjoy reading this collection as much as we enjoyed writing it. This was a blast to create and my hat is off to my amazing Draco!! Special thanks to my Squee Squad for your support and sounding board. Lastly, thanks to everyone who was kind and patient during my illness and made that journey easier.

We'd also love to thank our Amazing Beta's for their thoughts and encouragement. A good beta is a lovely gift and these are some of the best. :) @Andithiel, @OllieMaye, @Etalice & @LLAP115-reblogs 💚

I copied my format from the amazing @lettersbyelise because she's a tumblr queen and I am not. Love you sweets!

[writsgrimmyblog]

Writcraft’s 2018 Fic List

Now that Erised reveals are up, I can finally post my fic list of 2018 and do one of those summary memes I’ve been dying to post. Better late than never! 

2018 was a year of faltering muses then writing in quick, intense bursts of inspiration. When I look back on 2018, although there are one or two works I’m not overly satisfied with, some of the things I’ve written are personal favourites when I reflect on the fanfic I’ve produced over the years. I’m going to answer some yearly evaluation questions, but here’s my list of 2018 fics and as a self-contained post. This list doesn’t include ficlets posted on Tumblr only.

Number of Fics Written in 2018: 36 if you count the 10 chapters of my Festive 500s that published in 2018. The final 10 of those are going up in the next few days too, I promise. 

Total 2018 Published Word Count: 341,000. Although 31,000 of that total includes a co-write, we edited each others words too and worked on the fic as a whole together. I have also underestimated how much I wrote on LLM this year and not counted some drabbles and tumblr ficlets, so I think this total is about right.

Most Written Pairing: 

Harry Potter Fandom: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy 

R1 RPF / 1D: Nick Grimshaw/Louis Tomlinson

Fests (Moderator): Harry Potter Kinkfest, Harry Potter Horror Fest, Harry/Draco Big Bang, Grimmy Appreciation Fest

Fests (Participant): Secret Snarry Swap, HD Erised, HD Fan Fair, Sirius Black Fest, Harry/Draco Big Bang, HP Femslash Minis (November Challenge), Harry’s Birthday Mini Fest, Drarry Discord Rare Pair Challenge, Snarry-A-Thon, HP Goldenage, HP Horror Fest, HP Kinkfest, Tomlinshaw Exchange, Grimmy Appreciation Fest

The full list of the fics I published on AO3 are below the cut.

HARRY POTTER FANDOM

Harry Potter and The Bisexual Awakening written for @hd-erised

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 23,186

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.

In The Palm of His Hand written for Secret Snarry Swap

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 6,969

Harry has a thing for Snape’s hands. Snape indulges him.

Slice of Life written for @hd-fan-fair with art by @phoenixacid

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 16,300

Luna and Ginny are worried about Harry, Greg is a very a fine baker, Snape’s portrait has a lot of opinions and Draco Malfoy is (probably) up to something. 

In which one man’s love for jam tarts blossoms into a different kind of love entirely.

Winter of ’79 written for @siriusblackfest | Little Compton Street Series

Sirius Black/James Potter | 17,000

Post-punk Britain is in the grip of another brutal winter, Thatcher is in power and Muggle gay bars keep getting raided for no reason at all. Sirius just wants to find somewhere to go drinking with the best mate he definitely doesn’t fancy. When they’re directed towards a tatty Soho sex shop during a night out, neither James or Sirius expect to find a magical street that will change their lives forever.

Little Compton Street (One Rainy Night in Soho) written for @harrydracobang with art by @llap115-reblogs | Little Compton Street Series

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 65,500

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.

Independent Love Song written for @hpfemslash-minifest

Millicent Bulstrode/Ginny Weasley | 6,300

Millicent Bulstrode is a tailor and Ginny is losing her mind over a woman in a tweed blazer and burgundy brogues.

Dirty Talk

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 3,000

Harry is rapidly becoming obsessed with Draco's mouth.

Sky Full of Song written for @harrybirthdayblog 

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 2,000 (podfic by semperfiona here)

Draco turns up at Harry's birthday party unexpectedly and Harry takes a leap of faith.

Treading Water written for the Drarry Discord Rare Pair Challenge

James Potter/Sirius Black | 2,000

I’m sorry, Sirius wants to say. I’m sorry people in this stupid world made you think loving me could only ever be a joke.

Ten Points to Gryffindor written for the Drarry Discord Rare Pair Challenge

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 2,000

Harry is of the opinion that using a desk solely to mark papers is a wasted opportunity. He decides to take up the matter with Severus.

Stone Butch Blues written for the Drarry Discord Rare Pair Challenge

Minerva McGonagall/Wilhelmina (Wil) Grubbly-Plank | 2,000

Wil and Min reminisce.

Potterzine written for Snarry-a-Thon

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 11,000

When Severus Snape finds a fanzine with a picture of Professor Potter in a compromising position with Draco Malfoy on the cover, he confronts Potter about the offending literature. Severus probably should have looked inside, because it turns out some of Potterzine’s writers have a different suitor in mind.

Not Even A Little Bit

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 2,000

Harry is asked to investigate Severus Snape. This isn't going to go badly at all.

Maybe Just A Midnight Rendezvous

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 3,900

Harry's back in London and he's determined to show Draco how things have changed.

Life Has Just Begun written for HP Goldenage

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 6,200

Harry has been carrying the weight of his secret desires for a long time. Severus is there when he’s finally ready to talk.

Dysphoria (poetry and art) written and drawn for Harry Potter Horror Fest

Teddy Lupin | 250 (please heed content tags)

Who is it here who can tell me who I am?

Take Him to the Stars (Cut to the Feeling) written for @hpkinkfest

Harry Potter/Scorpius Malfoy | 9,800

Scorpius has a thing for older men. For one older man in particular.

Bedroom Hymns

Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | 11,200

Harry asks Draco for dinner out of the blue. Draco’s about to find out that dinner isn’t the only thing on Harry’s mind.

Lonely Without Him (Everything Changes But You)

Harry Potter/Severus Snape | 3,500

Severus hasn't celebrated his birthday for years. Harry decides it's time for that to change.

Don’t Stop Believing

Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, Implied Sirius/James Potter and Sirius/Remus/James | 1,800

Sirius looks up at Remus and he’s close enough that Remus could count every one of his eyelashes, if he wanted. He drinks in the glint in Sirius’s eyes, the lazy curve of his smile and the light shadows under his eyes.

RADIO ONE RPF / ONE DIRECTION FANDOM

Stuck In The Middle (Of Nowhere) With You written for @tomlinshawexchange

Nick Grimshaw/Louis Tomlinson | 10,500

Nick throws a party at Soho Farmhouse's new Yorkshire retreat, to celebrate his X-Factor victory.

He didn't anticipate getting trapped in the middle of nowhere with rival judge Louis Tomlinson, who's a terrible duvet thief and a surprisingly good kisser. Not that Nick's been thinking about that last part for the past three weeks. Much.

Nick and Harry’s Infinite Playlist written for @grimmyappreciation

Nick Grimshaw/Harry Styles | 13,400

At an indeterminate point in the future it happens, just when Nick least expects it.

Lost and Found co-authored with @shiftylinguini for @grimmyappreciation

Nick Grimshaw/Louis Tomlinson | 31,400

In a year when things are coming to an end for Nick, an unexpected chapter begins at the start of a long, hot summer. An accidental romance in Malta. Featuring Annie on the decks, Nick and Louis below deck, a handful of bad nautical puns and weather that's far too hot for trackies.

Knead You Now written for @silveredsound

Nick Grimshaw/Louis Tomlinson | 11,400

Harry used to be a baker, Louis definitely didn't and Nick just wants to know how the fuck they got into his kitchen.

Little Lion Man

Nick Grimshaw/Louis Tomlinson | 123,600

It’s his final year at Hogwarts, and Louis can’t wait to leave for good. He hates being in Gryffindor and he can’t even enjoy a smoke with the Slytherins now his best mate Zayn’s fucked off to Durmstrang. Louis would be completely miserable if not for WWN and Nick Grimshaw. As Louis tries to negotiate coming of age, homophobia in the wizarding world and his growing feelings for Nick, a new evil emerges which puts Louis and Nick in serious danger. Louis is about to learn exactly how brave he can be as he finds himself fighting for his life, his friends and everything he’s ever loved.

SUPERNATURAL FANDOM

Baby Love

Dean Winchester/Castiel | 3,000

Dean and Castiel share a moment in the Impala.

MULTI-FANDOM

Festive 500s (chapters published in 2018 only)

Chapter One: Introduction  Chapter Two:  His Wasted Heart (Albus Dumbledore/Gellert Grindelwald) Chapter Three: Vanilla (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy) Chapter Four: Just Like A Movie (Nick Grimshaw/Harry Styles) Chapter Five: Festive Friendship (Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall) Chapter Six: Beware of Gryffindors Bearing Gifts (Severus Snape/Harry Potter) Chapter Seven: Ways To Say ‘I Love You’ (Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter) Chapter Eight: Darling So It Goes (Minerva McGonagall/Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank) Chapter Nine: Desperate (Harry Potter/Scorpius Malfoy) Chapter Ten: Phoenix (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy)

[xx-thedarklord-xx]

In My Defense

Hello! I am so happy you wanted more of this! You do not have to read the first part, this can be read as a standalone. But if you would like, here is the first one. Thank you @llap115 for being my beta and helping me with the title! <3333

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            Draco checked the time before wincing a little. Minerva had sent a patronus asking him to come to her office. He had wracked his brain, trying to remember if they had a meeting set up, but they had one just last week. Perhaps it was about a student?

             He was running a tad late. Not that it was entirely his fault. There had been a breakthrough on his experimental potion. Just a little more time and he would have been able to really get into it.

              It wasn’t until he reached the corridor that he recognized a familiar mop of black hair.

            “Potter! Fancy seeing you here. I could have sworn your horrendous abilities to function would have gotten you kicked out by now.”

            “Oh please.” Harry countered. “You would cease to function if I wasn’t around to bother you.” He grinned widely, shaking his head as he paused to wait for Draco to catch up.

            “Shh.” Draco teased, running his fingers through Harry’s hair when he noticed odd bits of glitter in it. “Don’t give away my secrets.” He paused to make sure all offending bits were disposed of. “What’s with the glitter?”

            “Sean Finnigan-Thomas.” Harry explained shaking his head. “It would seem that he has picked up his father’s ability to blow things up. I can’t honestly tell where the glitter comes from. He was supposed to be doing a simple blocking spell.”

            “You’d think that Dean’s genes would have mellowed the poor kid out.” Draco murmured, recalling the way Sean had caused his hiccupping solution last month to also blow up.

            “Apparently not.” Harry shrugged once before he realized that Draco should still be working on his potion. “What are you doing out here?”

            “Minerva asked to see me. Which I am running late for.” The last bit was whispered slowly. It wasn’t as if hurrying now would make him any less late. Might as well take his time.

            That had Harry pausing. “She asked to see me too.”

            They both shared a knowing look before groaning. “I’m going back to my lab.” Draco called out, only making it a few steps before strong arms wrapped around his stomach.

            “I don’t think so.” Harry reprimanded firmly. “They are your sons too.”

            Draco sagged into the embrace of his husband. “I don’t even want to know what they did. I just hope property damage wasn’t done this time.”

            “They haven’t done anything awful in at least two months.” Harry wished that sounded better than it actually was. Their sons were a handful.

           “Last week I caught Scorpius being suspicious. He was hiding in a bush near the black lake.” Draco pointed out, hoping to distract Harry enough that he could slip out of the hold.

            Harry tightened his hold and smiled into Draco’s neck when he heard a disappointed sigh. “If that is the only suspicious thing we have to hold over him, then our children are saints.”

            Draco snorted derisively. Teddy? Absolutely. Their eldest was definitely leading the chart on who would be getting better Christmas gifts. Albus and Scorpius? Hell no. Their twins were the furthest from saints. Sometimes he wondered if it was possible that his children were reincarnations of Fred and George. Can reincarnations exist with the original still in place?

            When Harry straightened up, Draco reluctantly followed the man towards the Headmistress’ office. Unfortunately, he could trek the path blindfolded.

            “How did your potion go? Any luck?” Asked Harry, hoping it would pull his lover into a long-winded discussion. He wanted zero room for the man to try and weasel out of going to the impromptu meeting.

            “Oh!” Draco snapped his head towards Harry, eyes sparkling. “Yes. I was correcting my third years’ essays on why Powdered Root of Asphodel is the main ingredient in both the Draught of Living Death and Wiggenweld Potion. Especially considering how the potions contradict each other. It wasn’t until I noticed a mistake one of the students cited to a correlation to the Salamander blood, that I realized…”

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            “Don’t say a word.” Albus whispered, using a fake yawn as a means to communicate to his brother. “She can’t prove our reasons behind it.”

            Scorpius rolled his eyes. Honestly, his twin never knew when to call it quits. “There were witnesses.” He hissed when McGonagall began leafing through mail that had just been delivered by a Ministry owl.

            “Our word against theirs.” Countered Albus, wishing his brother held more fighting spirit. The enemy couldn’t break them if they never gave up!

            “You two are fucking idiots.” Teddy hissed, towering over them. “You are lucky I was patrolling and not Simmons. Do you know what she would have done if she had caught you?” He shot a look towards the Headmistress, glad that she was still distracted.

            Albus and Scorpius rolled their eyes at their brother’s anger. Teddy being Head Boy was the only thing that truly saved them. They both knew it. But admitting it was another thing entirely.

            “It’s not my fault Simmons has a bloody broom up her arse.” Albus dodged the smack Teddy aimed at his head.

            “Aren’t you going to stop them?” A shrill voice had everyone in the room wincing. “They are no doubt conspiring together to come up with lies!”

            Minerva sighed internally before glancing towards the substitute teacher for the month. “I am aware that they are conversing.” Her tone was bored, but her eyes were annoyed. “It is a lengthy wait for their parents. Should I condemn them to sit in silence?”  

            The way the woman nodded vehemently had Minerva wishing - not for the first time - that Neville had chosen someone else to be his replacement while he recovered from a bout of illness.

            A chime had everyone but Minerva looking around expectantly, as if they thought something would happen.

            “As it so happens, their parents have arrived.” She waved her wand, causing the door to open slowly.

            Teddy was the first to spot his parents. He sighed somewhat ruefully while his brothers groaned loudly.

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            Harry couldn’t help it. By the time they reached the closed door, Draco’s hands were rapidly moving while his mouth was recanting a very in-depth account of things that Harry wouldn’t remember tomorrow. Every time his husband got passionate about his work, the blonde lit up in every way possible. It always had Harry falling just a little bit more in love with the man- which he thought would be impossible after so long.

            When Draco took a deep breath, no doubt about to tell Harry about some obscure thought that his brilliant mind came up with, Harry leaned forward and captured the man’s lips.

            Draco made a noise of surprise before he wrapped his arms around Harry’s neck and enthusiastically kissed back. He wasn’t entirely sure his lover had been paying attention to him anyways.

            The sound of someone groaning had them pulling apart. At some point, the door had opened. Well, it wasn’t the worst position they could have been caught in. Not like the scandalous article the Daily Prophet printed about them in their youth. Draco still had The boy-who-fucked framed on the wall of their bedroom.

            “I apologize for being late.” Draco began, tone nice in a way that didn’t fit him. “Got caught up.” He could see Teddy cover his mouth in an attempt to hide a snicker.

            “I’m sure it was important.” Minerva responded dryly, offering them chairs.

            Harry shook his head, preferring to stand. It was better to tower over his children, intimidation at its finest.

            Small talk was never Draco’s forte. Nor was he going to explain his tardiness. “Was there a death? Explosion? Property damage? Anyone hurt?”    

            Teddy looked to the ceiling, not completely believing that this was his life. It was sad that his dad’s questions weren’t in jest either. Despite this, he couldn’t help but be amused.

            “In my defense—” Albus was cut off by Scorpius placing a hand over his brother’s mouth. For all the scolding Albus had done earlier, he was going to give them away!

            Draco narrowed his eyes, looking between his youngest in suspicion. Usually, the two of them would own up to their wrongdoings. They had a family rule. Lying was prohibited, at least to those in the family. As a parent, he could care less what the little buggers did that was wrong, just as long as they told him about it. He couldn’t form alibis for them without knowing details.

            “Can you tell us what they are suspected of?” came Harry’s question as he shared a look with Draco. There was more at work here and he wasn’t sure he liked it.

            “Suspected of?” The loud screech had Draco’s lip curling in disgust.

            “Oh, Prudence. I didn’t see you there.” The polite tilt of Draco’s head might fool some, but Harry could see the annoyed tension in his husband. He entwined their fingers, not missing the way Miss Thatcher’s eyes narrowed. The old woman was a pain in his arse. He couldn’t wait for Neville to return.

            “Mister Malfoy.” The woman’s tone wasn’t in the least bit polite, but Draco could care less. Part of him was hoping his children had messed with her, but the part that was horribly corrupted by Harry was steadily wishing the opposite. Damn his husband’s Gryffindor sensibilities.

            “Malfoy-Potter but whatever.” Draco dismissed her with a wave of his hand, turning back to Minerva expectantly.

            “Albus and Scorpius seemed to have caused an explosion in Greenhouse three. The left side of the building is decimated. None of the plants were harmed, but several of them have been moved to guarantee their survival.”

            Draco had to hold in the urge to let out a low whistle. “Now, when you say decimated?” He trailed off suggestively.

            “The building is completely unusable, and classes have been transferred to the library until Neville returns.”

            The statement had Harry wanting to cover his face with his hands. For the life of him, he couldn’t come up with any explanation as to why his children would do something like this. Normally their stunts and horrible ideas weren’t as destructive.

            “What caused the explosion?” asked Draco, trying to rationalize it all.

            Minerva looked to the boys, gesturing for them to respond. She had not been informed of the cause. They only had the aftermath to observe.

            “We had just come from potions.” Albus looked at McGonagall’s desk, knowing that he couldn’t look at his parents during this. Especially his dad. “And I guess we still had a little Armadillo Bile on our hands from making the Wit Sharpening potion.”

            Draco’s brows rose in disbelief. Armadillo Bile was something that should never make skin contact. It was volatile if handled wrong.

            “Today we were working near the Alihotsy.” Scorpius added in explanation. “We didn’t know what would happen if we touched it.”

            That had Draco really letting out a low whistle this time. The Alihotsy is a plant with leaves that can induce mass hysteria and uncontrollable laughter. When combined with something as volatile as Armadillo Bile, the fumes released by the leaves would have been corrupted. An explosion was not out of the realm of possibilities.

            Thatcher scoffed harshly, clearly not buying their explanation.

            “Excuse us for a moment.” Harry told her kindly, gesturing for his kids to come with him to a corner of the office.

            Draco created a silencing charm around them, one that he knew wouldn’t be broken quickly.

            Scorpius shared a look with Albus, trying to silently ask for help.

            “In my defense.” Albus raised a finger but paused when no one interrupted him. This was unusual. Typically, his family never let him use an excuse.

            “Go on.” Draco drawled, folding his arms across his chest. “I don’t have all day.”

            On his dad’s annoyance scale, Albus figured that he was safe for the moment. “In my defense, it was all Scorpius’ fault.”

            Scorpius dropped his mouth open, turning to his brother quickly and smacking him on the arm. “What the hell?” This was not a part of the twin code. One does not just simply throw their sibling under!

            Teddy, Harry and Draco shared a look. Out of the twins, it was nearly always Albus that was the ring leader. Scorpius just went along with the horrible ideas. It was strange for Scorpius to have been the one responsible.

            “I’m suspicious.” muttered Teddy, eyes narrowing. Something else was going on here.

            “So am I.” Harry agreed looking at Scorpius curiously.

            “I want to know why you lied.” Draco demanded, looking at the both of them. “I remember your Wit Sharpening potion to come out flawlessly. Nor was there any Armadillo Bile on your person. Especially considering the medical liability of such an ingredient touching human flesh.”

            Teddy leaned forward, hoping to see either of them flustered. This was turning out to be an interesting turn of events. Sure, his brothers got in trouble a lot, but it was never something of this magnitude. He was curious as to where this would go.

            His dad’s statement had Scorpius wincing slightly, turning his eyes towards his brother.

            “We may have thrown a vial of Armadillo Bile at the plant.” Albus admitted reluctantly when his father turned narrowed green eyes on him. Out of his parents, one would think that his dad would be scarier when upset but just a simple look from his father was enough to make his spine straighten.

            “And why would you do that?” demanded Harry, not liking where this was going. “You both knew exactly what would happen and yet, you did it anyways.”

            Albus pointedly looked at Scorpius, showing silently that he blamed his brother for this one.

            The movement had Scorpius mentally setting a reminder to make his brother pay for such a traitorous action.

            “Because Jameson was making fun of Smith for having two fathers! He’s a muggleborn and doesn’t quite understand that some muggle prejudice has no standing in the wizarding world.”

            Draco froze before looking to his husband. It was obvious that Scorpius was upset. “Why didn’t Jameson make fun of you?” Not that he wanted that to happen. He just thought it was strange that the boy would only make fun of one student.

            Albus snorted loudly. “No one messes with the children of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy.”

            A noise of affirmation caused Harry and Draco to turn to Teddy who smiled sheepishly. “It’s true. No one messes with us for fear of you two.” At first, Teddy used to be upset. Because it affected friendships too, but it was nice in the end. It was a secondhand power and that worked out nicely on those he didn’t care for.

            “What does Smith being bullied have to do with ruining an entire greenhouse?” Harry wasn’t sure what to think. He knew firsthand from his uncle that misconceptions can happen in the muggle world. Jameson might not be tolerant of others, but he certainly didn’t deserve an explosion in retaliation.

            “Thatcher wasn’t doing anything about it!” Scorpius explained, brows pinching and a frown forming. “She made snide comments about it, as if rewarding Jameson’s belief. You should have seen Charlotte’s face! It’s not okay for a teacher to do that!”

            Teddy bit his lip to stop from smiling. “So you destroyed a building, caused an explosion and nearly caused bodily harm to others in your anger.”

            Scorpius looked to the ground. “In hindsight, it might have been a bad idea.”

            That had Harry rolling his eyes. “You can’t just explode things when someone else upsets you. I understand that you were angry on behalf of Charlotte, but next time, speak to us. Or go to Minerva.”

            When their son nodded his head sadly, Draco looked to Albus. “And you, don’t just follow your brother. Have an original thought of your own for once. Also, don’t come to me when he retaliates for turning him in.”

            Scorpius smirked widely, loving the way Albus’ eyes widened.

            “But father.” Albus turned to Harry, eyes begging. “You’ll care, won’t you?”

            Teddy had to cover his mouth to stop from laughing out loud.

            It was hard to ignore grey eyes that were pleading with him, but Harry knew that Draco wasn’t going to punish anything Scorpius did in retaliation. “I can’t control Draco anymore than I can control you.”

            Draco leaned over to kiss Harry on the cheek, wrapping his arms around his husband. He ignored the renewed groans at their public displays of affection.

            “Oh Salazar.” Albus moaned pitifully. “No one loves me in this family.” He wanted to pout when they all laughed in delight, but that was beneath him. Malfoy-Potters don’t pout.

            “I want to know how long you have been on a first name basis with Smith.” Teddy spoke up, smirking at the way Scorpius’ flushed brightly. Now he was getting somewhere.

            “I’m not—It’s just—” Scorpius twisted his fingers into his robes nervously. “She’s really nice.”

            “Smith?” Draco asked, nose crinkling at the remembrance of Zacharias Smith. “Merlin, I haven’t thought of her father in ages. He was a real prick.”

            “Charlotte isn’t her father.”

           The firm tone of their son had Harry’s mouth twitching. “Where have I heard that before?” He teased, watching Draco eye him softly.

            “Alright.” Draco conceded, eyes still on his lover. “I will keep an open mind.” He snapped his gaze to his son in time to see Scorpius smiling happily. “It will probably be needed for when you get married.”

            Albus barked out a laugh at the way his brother froze in embarrassment.

            “Is this why you were in the bushes?” Harry asked recalling what Draco told him earlier. “Because I hope you are aware that stalking is punishable by the Wizengamot.”

            Teddy leaned into his dad for support and laughed into his shoulder. Merlin, he loved his family.

            A slight foot stomping was the only thing Scorpius was able to produce as his family laughed openly at his embarrassment. Albus was right. Where is the love?

            “Can we get on with the punishment now?” Scorpius begged, hoping to distract them.

            “Don’t think we won’t tease you later.” Draco warned before standing up straighter and dropping the charm.

            Minerva eyed them in amusement. It shouldn’t surprise her after so many years of seeing their family, but every time she witnessed them together, she couldn’t help but smile internally. A lot of people had reservations about Harry and Draco getting together many moons ago, but it was all hogwash. One look at the happy family and it was clear that they were meant to be together.

            “After going over the implications of the potion and the Armadillo Bile residue, I do believe it was an accident.” Draco began, shooting a look at his children. If they acted surprised, it would give it all away.

            Harry didn’t bother to hide his smile. It was just like Draco to be a big sap underneath it all. Which would mean that he would, once again, be the only one punishing them.

            Draco held up a hand when it looked like Thatcher was going to explode in outrage. “There was more than just what was mentioned that led to the accident.”

            When Thatcher shifted her eyes away briefly, he knew that she understood the implication.

            “If we could discuss those privately at another time.” Draco nodded his head towards his children and then towards Thatcher. “This should be handled internally.”

            Minerva narrowed her eyes, disliking the lack of explanations being given. “Alright. I will call the three of you tomorrow afternoon for another meeting.”

            A raised hand signaled their dismissal. Before anyone could utter a goodbye, Thatcher stormed out of the room, not even bothering to shut the door.

            “What a lovely person.” Draco grumbled under his breath, holding on to Harry’s hand as they exited the office.

            When Scorpius opened his mouth, Harry held up a hand.

            “Oh, don’t even.” He warned. “Her bad behavior does not excuse yours.” Harry nodded his head in agreement when his son’s shoulders drooped. “The two of you will be helping in the rebuild of the Greenhouse.” He paused a little dramatically. “Without magic.”

            “What?!” Albus and Scorpius yelled in unison, not caring that they were making a scene.

            Teddy inched away from his family to allow the crowd of people to take him away. This was not going to turn into his younger brothers asking for help. No way. He may be the oldest, but that did not mean he had to be there to clean up their messes.

            Draco narrowed his eyes, disliking the lack of decorum. He would never understand why his children liked to be the talk of the school. Episodes like this would travel. He took a step forward, lowering his voice.

            “Just because you didn’t get punished by Minerva, does not mean that you are walking out of here free men.”

            “How are we supposed to rebuild anything without magic?” Albus retorted, shaking his head angrily. They wouldn’t be in this mess if Scorpius wasn’t such a kind soul. It was despicable, really.

            “We aren’t muggle builders.” The unnecessary reminder had Harry snorting internally. Sometimes, it was hard punishing them when all he wanted to do was laugh.

            “Figure it out.”

            When it looked like Albus was going to argue, Scorpius stepped on his foot discreetly. “Alright. We get it.” He ignored the outraged look on his brother’s face. Arguing would get them nowhere. He pulled on his brother’s hand and started a walk of shame towards the Great Hall, ignoring the gossiping students.

            “Scorp, we know nothing about this. The greenhouse is going to look like a bloody wreck!” Their voices carried backwards and it improved Draco’s mood. He would love to see how they accomplish this.

            “Probably.” Scorpius conceded. “But if we try hard, I just know father will cave and let us use magic.”

            Draco smirked widely, leaning on Harry. “Hear that? You apparently have a weak spot.”

            The teasing didn’t get to Harry, he rolled his eyes somewhat fondly. He knew that Scorpius was right, in the end, he probably would cave.

            “Are you suddenly not fond of my weak spots?” Harry arched his brow, wrapping his arm around his husband. “Because I don’t remember any complaints when you became my weakness.”

            “You should never admit to what can be used against you.” Draco chided, smiling softly.

            “Oh Merlin.” Albus’ complaint reaching their ears. “Will they ever stop flirting? It’s downright embarrassing.”

            Teddy nudged his brother’s shoulder, walking in step but pausing to look back at his parents. “I think it’s cute.”

            Scorpius shook his head when Albus began a long-winded debate refuting Teddy’s statement. He himself, personally agreed with Teddy. He rather liked to find his parents’ love encouraging. It showed that two people, no matter how different they may be, can really be together.

            “You know what is cute?” Albus asked, shaking his head. “That they think we will be what the school is gossiping about.” He gestured with his hands to where a group of second years were gossiping together.

            “Oh, they are so cute together!”

            “Did you see Professor Potter? He’s so handsome. Professor Malfoy is so lucky!”

            “Really? I think it’s the other way around!”

            “Ugh, they are both lucky!”

            Teddy shook his head ruefully, not understanding the interest of people outside of the family. To him, they were just his parents. “I am more interested in this crush you have on Smith.”

            The flush to Scorpius’ face had Teddy and Albus sharing a wicked grin.

            “I have decided that I am an only sibling and I have no idea who you two strangers are.” Scorpius mumbled before sprinting forward, placing a wide berth between them.

            “Don’t say that!” Teddy called out firmly. “How will we be invited to the wedding if we are strangers?” He bit his lip when Albus cackled loudly.       

            “You won’t.” There was a pause as Scorpius turned to smirk at them. “We will elope.” He didn’t feel like mentioning that Smith didn’t even know he existed. But that was just a mishap for now. A calculated mishap.

              The look of absolute surprise on their faces was worth everything. Even the punishment.

[sassy-cissa]

Wishing the happiest of days to the amazing @llap115!! You’re a wonderful friend, cheerleader and awesome mod. This one’s for you, darling:

Author: sassy_cissa (me!)

Word Count: 1900

Rating: PG

Content: fluff, established relationship, misunderstanding

Pairing: Draco/Harry

Summary:  "...What's the one thing you've always wanted to do, Draco?"

 Read on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18783733

 Do You Remember?

Harry sat at the breakfast table, staring blearily into his cup of tea.

"You're a brilliant conversationalist this morning," Draco teased. "Anyone would think you'd not had enough sleep last night."

"Oh you're a barrel of laughs, Healer I'm getting in at three am so I think I'll wake my spouse for a shag," Harry stifled a yawn with the back of his hand. "And now you're going back to bed and I have a full day of work."

"You weren't complaining last night," Draco hid his smirk, badly, in his mug.

Harry snorted a laugh. "It seemed bad form to complain when you wake up to someone sucking your dick."

"Smart man." Draco waved his wand and sent the dishes to the sink. He stretched and yawned. "I think I actually will head back to bed. I'm off today, so I'll put something together for dinner."

Harry gave a low growl, but tempered it with a smile. "So you'll Owl-order dinner?"

Draco leaned back and blinked, in what Harry knew was his attempt at looking affronted. "I never said I'd make dinner, I said I'd put something together. I suppose I could just let it go." He started to flounce out of the room, but Harry grabbed his wrist and pulled him onto his lap.

"I want prawn crackers and crispy aubergine bao from Ping Pong." Harry kissed the pout from Draco's lips. "If you're nice, I'll let you have some of the aubergine bao."

"If you don't share it, you'll end up the size of Goyle. It's a sharing dish, Potter," Draco laughed and smacked Harry's shoulder. "Now let me up."

When Draco stood, he turned when he heard a knock on the window. "Now who in the name of Merlin's pants is Owling us at half seven in the morning?"

Harry looked over, recognizing the owl and stifled a groan. "No clue, must be work. I'll get it." He hurried to the window and took the note before the tawny owl even came inside, stuffing it into his pocket without a giving it a glance. Harry grabbed a treat from the bowl near the window and gave it to the bird before practically shoving the exhausted creature back out the window.

"You're in a hurry to get rid of that bird." Draco pointed to Harry's pocket and the crumpled parchment. "Are you going to even look at it?  It could be important."

"It's uh…probably just from Kingsley's temp." Harry gave a laugh he hoped didn't sound as nervous as he was.  "His secretary is on holiday and the bint that's filling in seems to think every correspondence out of Kingsley's office is urgent. I'll have a word with him when I get into the office."

Draco nodded, but the purse of Draco's mouth left Harry worried he wasn't really convinced.

"You go on up to bed," Harry went on quickly. "I'll just finish getting ready and head on out." He kissed Draco absently on the cheek as he hurried him up the stairs.

Once Harry was sure Draco had gone on into their room, he knelt at the hearth and tossed a handful of Floo powder into the flames. "Charlie Weasley, Dragon compound, Romania," Harry said as softly as he could.

A moment later Charlie's head popped into the flames. "You absolute arse," Harry hissed. "Didn't I tell you not to send any correspondence to the flat? What if Draco had gotten this?" Harry pulled the parchment from his pocket and shook it towards the fire.

Charlie groaned. "Sorry, got a bit excited and forgot. How much trouble are you in?"

Harry rolled his eyes. "Lucky for you I was still here and grabbed it before Draco. Now for the love of Merlin, I'll talk to you when I'm at the office and don't send any more notes here, you berk!"

Harry closed the Floo connection on Charlie's apology, unaware Draco had heard the last bit of the conversation from the top of the stairs.

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At the Ministry, Harry hurried to his office and closed the door. Moving to the fireplace, he knelt and called out Charlie Weasley's address.

Harry began shouting before Charlie'd even said hello. "Are you completely insane? At this rate, the surprise will be over before it even happens! Now what was so damn important that you sent an Owl to my house?"

"And good morning to you, Harry." Charlie grinned. "Give a man a break here. I thought your Healer husband would be gone already." He held up his hands in supplication. "Sorry! Did you at least read the note before you called twice to rip me a new one?"

Harry sat back on his heels. "No, sorry. I was so worried about Draco finding out, I didn't even look." He winced and scratched his head. "Well, are you going to tell me or are you seriously going to make me pull it out and read it?"

Charlie gave a deep, belly-laugh. "Oh that's what I love about you, little brother. Cut right to the chase." He paused, giving Harry a long look. "I really should make you read it, but I won't. Everything is set. I've cleared it with the owner of the compound and we've got it all set."

Harry whooped out a laugh. "That's perfect, Charlie. Is this Saturday still good? I'm not sure I can keep it a secret longer than a day."

Charlie nodded. "Sure is. I'll send a Portkey out tomorrow. And yes, I'll remember to send it to the office. Unless something changes, I'll see you Saturday."

"Thanks again for everything, Charlie." Harry grinned and closed the connection.

He was so excited he could barely keep his mind on his work. The day dragged and Harry had to force himself to not bolt out the door before quitting time.

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Back in their flat, Draco paced. He'd spent the better part of the day pacing. After overhearing Harry's conversation, he'd tried to get some sleep. Tried being the key word. Every time he closed his eyes, he'd hear Harry laughing with some unidentified man. After tossing and turning for the better part of an hour, Draco rose. And paced.

When the Floo flared and Harry stepped out, Draco was leaning back stiffly in one of their wing-backed chairs, arms crossed on his chest, foot jiggling.

Harry sniffed the air. "I don't smell crispy prawns. Dinner not here yet?"

Draco didn't move or respond.

Harry tilted his head and looked at Draco. "Everything okay?" A sneaking suspicion began to grow in his chest.

When Draco still didn't more or respond, Harry walked over and sat on the foot stool in front of Draco's chair. "Draco," Harry said, placing a hand on Draco's knee, "you're scaring me. What's wrong?"

"Why don't you tell me, Mister you're lucky I got the Owl before Draco did."

Harry scrubbed his hands over his face, cursing Charlie under his breath. "You heard."

"That's it? That's all you have to say?" Draco's voice was low and tense. "How about 'I'm sorry I'm a wanker' or maybe 'I have something to tell you'? Want to try either of those?" He pushed Harry's hand off his knee.

"You don't understand," Harry said quickly. "Draco, listen."

"I don't understand. You're damn right I don't understand," Draco's voice wavered as he fought for control. "What happened to I'll always love you, Draco?"

"Of course I love you," Harry protested. "Why would you think otherwise?"

"Oh I don't know," Draco growled. "Maybe the fact you're getting mysterious Owls I'm not allowed to see. Or perhaps the fact you're having a clandestine affair with some wizard." He stood and started to leave the room.

Harry grabbed Draco by the arm. "You complete idiot. Sit down."

Draco refused, shoving Harry's hand away, crossing his arms again.

"Please," Harry asked quietly. When Draco didn't move, Harry sighed.

"Fine, we'll do this standing. First of all, there is no clandestine affair. Who uses that word anyway?" Harry shook his head. "I'd ask you if you trust me, but I'm pretty sure I know what the answer would be right now."

Draco glared. "You think you're entitled to my trust right now?"

"You're going to feel like a right tit in a minute here." Draco's eyes narrowed and Harry shook his head. "Fine. What's the one thing you've always wanted to do, Draco?"

"That's an asinine question." Draco threw his hands in the air. "Seriously? Fine. When I was five, I wanted to be Master and Ruler of the Universe, what's that got to do with anything?" Draco rolled his eyes.

"Not even close." Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled parchment. He handed it to Draco. "Take it," he said, "I've nothing to hide."

Draco took the paper with a trembling hand. He opened it and read. "Are you fucking kidding me?" Draco said, finally lifting his eyes to Harry's and blinking at tears.

Harry shrugged. "Nope, not kidding. Saturday you and I will Portkey to Romania where Charlie has arranged for you to ride on a Norwegian Ridgeback." He took the parchment from Draco's hand, dropping it to the floor and pulled him in close. "I'd never hurt you, Draco, and I'd never cheat on you." Harry kissed Draco's cheek. "Happy birthday, by the way."

Draco looked into Harry's eyes, still visibly stunned. "I can't believe you. How could you possibly know I've always wanted to ride a dragon."

Harry grinned. "Now who's kidding? You're the one who told me."

Draco's brow furrowed. "I never. I…I've never told anyone."

"You did. Years ago. Might have been one of the first times we slept together. Remember? We talked half the night away. You were nearly asleep and you curled against me and whispered that you'd always been jealous that I'd ridden a dragon…twice. That you'd always wanted to do that." He pressed his hand against Draco's cheek. "Now do you remember?"

"I thought you were asleep. I'd never have admitted it if I'd known you were awake. Plus, that was years ago. How can you even remember that?"

Harry smiled at the red that dotted Draco's cheeks. "I remember everything you've ever told me, Draco. The good stuff and the bad. I knew that night that one day I'd make your dream come true. It took some serious wrangling to do it, not to mention tossing my name around a bit, but there you are."

Draco wrapped his arms around Harry's neck, pressing his cheek to Harry's. "I knew there was good reason I kept you around all these years." He tried to sound flippant but wasn't at all successful in hiding the true emotion from his voice.

Harry gave wrapped his arms around Draco, holding him tight. "Are you kidding? You were ready to hex me when I got home tonight."

Draco huffed. When he leaned back, he seemed to have his wayward emotions under control. "Don't kid yourself, Potter. If I'd been really angry, your clothes would have been on fire in the middle of the sitting room floor." He pretended thoughtfulness for a moment. "Although, considering the state of your wardrobe, I should burn them on principle alone."

Harry rolled his eyes, wrapping his arm around Draco's waist and pulling him back in against his chest. "Oh, shut up." He grinned. "And order me my crispy prawns."

[daisymondays]

A Grudder’s Drabble

This is just a small drabble I’ve written while I wait for my friend to get ready, it’s completely unbetaed and probably a mess because it’s me. Anyway, I really really want to write a few gift fics but university is kicking my arse (hopefully I’ll be able to do some proper ones later on) so here is my early Christmas thank you to all the amazing people I have met this year who I know love Grudders. I love you all <3 

Dudley Dursley had endured some pretty weird shit because of his cousin over the years. There had been the time when they were kids and Dudley had blamed Harry for breaking something and his nose had suddenly doubled in size, thankfully it had shrunk back down when he had confessed it was his fault but it had been pretty fucking strange at the time. Then there was the time his feet had got stuck to the floor when he was chasing Harry, the time he had gotten trapped in a snake cage, the time he was given a pig tail and the time he had nearly had his soul sucked out by a Dementor or whatever Harry called them. That wasn’t even to mention when he was seventeen and forced to go into hiding in case some evil wizard tried to take them capture. So yes, it was safe to say that Dudley Dursley had experienced some fucked up things in the time he had known Harry Potter but he was going to have to put this night at the top of the list.

“I have never been so embarrassed in my life,” Draco groaned, crossing his arms and sinking down further into the sofa he was sat on beside Harry.

“You look fine,” Harry laughed, playing with the ear of Draco’s bright green dragon onesie.

Draco glowered at Harry and how Harry didn’t cower, Dudley wasn’t sure. Draco Malfoy scared the shit out of Dudley if he was being honest. If Draco was a normal bloke who had gone to Dudley’s school, Dudley wouldn’t have given a shit there would be no way a weedy, pointy guy like Draco could have taken Dudley in a fight. However, Draco was a wizard and so would be able to take Dudley without batting an eyelid.

Dudley wrapped an arm around Greg’s shoulders and watched as his boyfriend rolled his eyes at Draco who was still moaning in the corner.

“You didn’t have to come, Malfoy,” Ron said from lounging with Hermione and Pansy on the other sofa. Ron had scared Dudley at first too if he was being completely honest, as had Hermione.

Draco shot Ron an outraged look. “This is my house!”

“Ron’s right you could have made other plans,” Pansy said, smiling at Draco with too many teeth. Dudley was going to have to retract his statement, all of Greg and Harry’s friends scared him. However, if he had to the one that scared him the most it would Pansy or Draco.

“Oh bite me,” Draco started, and Dudley settled himself into the beanbag. He had learnt by now that when Pansy and Draco got started there was no stopping them.

“Shut up all of you,” Greg groaned, curling up closer to Dudley. “The film’s about to start.”

“I just don’t see why we have to watch the film in these humiliating baby suits,” Draco muttered earning a chorus of ‘Draco’s!’ and a noise that sounded like Harry slapping his boyfriend’s thigh to get him to shut up.

Dudley thought it was a fair enough question really, he had been ready to put his foot down when Greg told him that they were heading around to Harry’s Saturday for movie night with a twist. The twist being that they all had to wear animal onesies… Apparently, Ron had become fond of them after Pansy had bought him an orange tiger one that he was proudly sporting. If you asked Dudley, which no-one had, he was looking slightly too orange. However, Pansy and Hermione - decked out in a unicorn and sheep onesie – still seemed fond of him. Dudley just didn’t question those three anymore.

However, then Greg had come home with matching teddy bear onesies for them both, and Dudley had given in as he always had because Greg had looked really cute. Also, the onesie was really comfy. Dudley was a rational man, he understood that if something was that comfy it would be stupid not to wear it.

“I mean honestly Harry you are dressed as a monkey,” Dudley tuned out Draco’s obnoxious hissing behind him and placed a small kiss on Greg’s shoulder as the film started.

Greg turned to face him with a lazy smile and mouthed hi. Dudley mouthed it back, unable to stop himself smiling.

He wasn’t sure how he had gotten so lucky, how he had gone from hating wizards and thinking they were freaks to realising how great they could be. To being able to date someone like Greg Goyle.

Dudley reached over and grabbed two of Greg’s cookies from the tin, they were still warm and gooey on the inside despite having come out of the oven a few hours ago now. To think Dudley had once hated magic.

He passed Greg a cookie and settled down to watch the film, although he would confess to spending most of the time watching Greg and how expressive his face was as he reacted to the film. The way his nose scrunched when he laughed and the way he furrowed his brow in concentration at the intense bits. Dudley moved his fingers in absent-minded circles on Greg’s shoulder and smiled as Greg’s big hand came to rest on Dudley’s chest.

“Harry, I swear to fucking Merlin if you’re giving Draco a handjob under that blanket I’m never speaking to you again!” Ron’s outraged squawk broke Dudley out of his thoughts.

There was a pause and the sound of Draco snickering before Harry spoke.

“It was the only way to get him to stop complaining…”

Dudley groaned and buried his head in Greg’s hair that smelt like cinnamon and chocolate. Dudley had to put up with some pretty weird shit because of his cousin but it was only because of Harry that he had found Greg, so Dudley supposed it was worth it.

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sjkajfka congrats hun!!!! my prompt is number 39, coal.💖

Okay I did check with you about this first~ SO Writer’s choice for pairing~! ))

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“So what you’re saying is, this so called Santa invades someone’s home—completely ignoring the wards somehow—decides who gets gifts based on some arbitrary list he made, and also somehow knows what you want?” Pansy stared up at the ceiling, disbelief written on her face. A feminine chuckle from beside her drew Pansy’s eye to the rather dishevelled Hermione.

“Something like that. It’s a lot more magical through a child’s eyes, I believe.” Hermione trailed her fingers up Pansy’s bare arm, a coy look in her eyes.

"And the naughty ones get coal..." Ronald murmured against Pansy's ear.

"They get what?!"

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I blame @llap115-reblogs for putting WeaselParkRanger in my head and now I can’t not. CHEERS. 

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My Best Of 2k17

I was tagged by the beautiful @staganddragon to list my top five creations of this year. Whether that is fic/art or ideas. I started writing in January so this will be fun. I’m not going to put them in a particular order because I love them all pretty equally. 

 Virginity is a Gift, Use it Well. Harry wants to make sure he doesn’t go further into the year without losing his virginity. Not when he knows that Voldemort is getting worse. A war is inevitable. There’s only one person who he wants. Anyone wanna take any guesses who? hahaha. This is one of my favorites because it came from writer’s block. I originally ended it with the means of writing a small epilogue but I got quite a few people wanting more. It is now a mini-series and I fucking love that.

 Operation: S.M.W.L.N.T.E.T.H.S.P.   Draco is on the receiving end of love notes and they are driving him batty. He can’t stand them and wishes they would stop. He’ll figure out who it is and hex them. All he has to do first is to stop blushing. I had so much fun with this one. It’s a fluffy piece. I can’t think of this one and not smile. 

 I Can’t Take It!  Draco is an author who is famous for his romance novels that sweep the wizarding world. The books are heartbreaking, beautiful and leave a lasting impression. He can’t help but use Harry as his muse and place the man as a character in his novels. No one seems to notice.... at least that was the case until Ron pieced the pieces together. This one actually started right here on tumblr. Which I adore immensely. This was something that started out as just an idea but people wanted more and I aim to please. :P 

 Spite.  The Dursley’s told Harry that he was abnormal and would amount to nothing. So, he decided to do the opposite. They told him that he would end up the same way as his parents. So, he decided to prove them wrong. They told him he wasn’t smart. So, he studied until he could honestly say he had surpassed them. They told him that he was a freak. So, he refused to take that as an insult. Harry decided that despite the Dursleys, he would prevail. Despite what they thought of him, he would make it out on top.This one is a Wip right now but it is absolutely one of my favorites. Harry is so different in this than how I usually showcase him. I love it. I really do. 

 I Do What I Want series.    If you are looking for a story with friendship, bonds that change everything, magical theories that make you think, and a love that transcends lifetimes, then this one is for you. I was going to just pick one of them to put on here but I love the series as a whole. This one was what started everything for me. This series is what fueled my desire to write more. This one holds a special place in my heart because I put in so much research into it. It’s hard to really convey my thoughts on this series.

I will tag @llap115 @serenefreakgeek and I’m not really sure who else. I could tag @rmh8402 but her story will come out later today.