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jijiji posting this here too
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it's so wild to me that you absolutely cannot force a hyperfixation to happen. like you'll watch the most perfectly tailor-made-for-you content that everyone says you'll love and feel absolutely nothing, and then the thing you watch on a whim to fill time will reach through the screen and put its damn fingers in your brain and start rearranging the neurons right in front of you and every single time you're like THIS??? THIS??????? and this happens like every 6-12 months forever
they better accept each other's invitation, right? | also on ao3.
a little offering after being inactive for some time. happy new year, everyone!
before I desided to draw smth with naruto I was drawing a little series with drarry and porn hands, there’re my fav pics from it, maybe I’ll finish it lateeeer
me, logging into ao3 5 minutes before bedtime: WAITER! bring me your finest enemies to lovers!
ao3 tag search function: excellent choice, sir! how would you like it cooked?
me: explicit. with a side of hurt/comfort
ao3: lovely! and may i suggest a drizzle of mutual pining?
me: of course, and can you add a spritz of angst? make it a 100k slowburn for good measure
ao3: coming right up, sir
me: thank you. oh, and waiter?
ao3: yes, sir?
me: make it gay
Since when had his name become a soft prayer on Draco’s lips?
When We Were Angels || Drarry || Chapter 1
On Halloween 1981, Woldvale Wizarding Orphanage welcomed two babies. One is the son of the cruellest Death Eater family, the other is The Boy Who Lived. Between constant bickering and occasional fights, Draco and Harry soon form the strongest and most unexpected friendship ever seen at Woldvale.
“Will you stay with me forever?” Draco asked. “Yes.” “Promise?” “Promise.” READ HERE
I'm finally back with another long Drarry fic! What a journey… and I’m lucky enough to share it with my lovely beta, @pl0tty ❤️ The first chapter is out!
In this cheeky timezone reblog I want to say:
1) Harry’s going to give Draco so many heart attacks here. Please look forward to it! (I am, impatiently)
2) I’m also on x (where I only post wips 99% of the time lmao but if you wanna hang out in there!) – K
Potter? Potter! Bloody fuc—
WIP Snip!
Tagged by @kamaela and @edieblakewrites who shared scrumptious snips and I ask you to scream at me when you publish them thank you very much. Kamaela, I think it’s only fair to share something in the same line to your wip, no? 😌
Okay I wanted to tag various mutuals this time so I used a random number generator, picked its corresponding alphabet and the first name to appear from that. I'd love to see/read your wips (but no pressure!) @dewitty1 @kyuini @notti-bianche @xanthippe74 @faiell + ofc @soliblomst ♡
The Silent Auror by @vaysh11 (1.5k, Gen.)
Tags: Disability, Blindness
Harry had sensed it then, when the man was only sitting a few yards away, something that Harry's magic brought back to him as it ventured out to collect clues that Harry's eyes could not longer perceive. The man was afraid. Not of Harry, but of what would become of Harry. This Auror wanted ... no, he needed Harry to return to his offices, stand before the Wizengamot and continue to plead his lost causes. It was in the glances he cast at Harry, lingering long and with an intensity that Harry's magic sensed from nobody else. It was not unfamiliar, this undivided scrutiny. Sometimes it felt as if all through Hogwarts, Harry had been watched like this.
(Rec by @kk1smet)
Thoughts/musings under the cut:
This is that fic that draws you in Harry and Draco’s present circumstances, but will haunt you with the weight of history between them. I love the stark contrast of the fic title from the emotions it made me feel, how this Harry started seeing the world with his other senses and yet him being highly attuned to Draco remains ever-present, and this Draco—his unspoken concern and hurt echo so loudly in the backdrop and I ache.
If you’re seeking something short and tender with a beautiful + poignant writing, go for it. There’s also a gorgeous artwork that inspired this story (linked in the fic). See you on the next rec!
friendly reminder that Harry Potter
at eleven, was described by his teachers as ‘bright’
at the same age, according to the Sorting Hat: “Not a bad mind, either. There’s talent, oh my goodness, yes” and “You could be great, you know, it’s all here in your head”
mastered the challenging Patronus Charm at thirteen and proceeded to teach it at fifteen
resisted the Imperius Curse at fourteen and soon learned to throw it off completely, even when cast by the incredibly powerful Voldemort
also at fourteen, learned to cast a powerful Accio Charm
at fifteen, was training other students
at the same age, under extreme stress, tested as ‘exceeds expectations’ or ‘outstanding’ in every subject that required actual magic (including the dreaded Potions)
same age, cast a briefly effective Cruciatus Curse
at sixteen, became a star Potions student simply by following superior instructions
at seventeen, successfully cast the Imperius Curse on his first try, and used it repeatedly
at the same age, cast a successful Cruciatus Curse
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Freely Given | 18K | E
Written by InnerLilith & Illustrated by K (Yours Truly) for the Drarry Mini Bang Fest ♡
Excerpt:
“Mate. You took one look at the man and called in a life debt for swimming lessons. That doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.” — Wise words from Ronald Weasley 😌
☞ Read here.
Harry is an orphan, so nothing has to be more important to him than his own sense of what is right. And having always had to rely on himself to get through life, he is self possessed and self directed enough to have a very strong sense of right and wrong. And he holds himself to that scrupulously. He always does what he sees as the right thing; he will not be talked out of it. There isn’t anybody he wants to make happy more than he wants to do the right thing.
For Draco, his obligations to others, his family specifically, is the sum total of his idea of the right thing to do. From his perspective, his social and even moral obligations are limited to safeguarding the wellbeing (and when possible the prestige) of his family.
People think of Draco as a bad boy, but he’s actually very conventional. He’s a dick, but his views are not at all controversial in his social circle. When Draco realizes that toeing the party line has brought him to a place where he has to face MUCH more violence than he is capable of tolerating, he has to start thinking for himself and. Well he gets his shit absolutely rocked.
He’s working his ass off trying to protect and uplift his family, but they didn’t show him the same courtesy, not in the ways that matter. Like he got seven top of the line broomsticks when he was twelve, but also. His parents brought home a mass murderer to live in their house and taught him that this was a consummation devoutly to be wished.
And once he meets Voldemort and gets put to work for him, it’s clear that Voldemort is volatile and capricious and his goodwill cannot be counted on as reliably as his explosive anger and vengefulness. And if Draco can see it now, he must think that his parents had to have seen it before.
He has to confront the fact that his parents will cheerfully witness and participate in a level of violence and destruction that he cannot countenance. He can’t be directed by them anymore. He can’t be like them anymore. So what’s his guiding star? Who can he be? What is he supposed to do with his life if not what they’ve asked of him?
There is such an interesting contrast between the two of them! Their characters are at odds in such a fun and fascinating way! After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry has discharged his most significant and pressing obligation, and it’s time for him to heal and regroup and figure out what he wants to do with the rest of his life. And Draco is in the same place but arguably with an even more significant blow to his sense of self. Neither of them can go back to the way things were, but for Harry that’s a huge relief, and for Draco, it’s terrifying.
Harry is an extremely empathetic and generous person, and I think he would see himself in Draco’s rudderlessness and feel impelled to commiserate. And I think Draco would no longer have much reason to pretend that he hasn’t always found Harry incredibly magnetic, before he even knew who he was.
Happy birthday golden boy.
🔮✨ Announcing HD Tarot Fest! ✨🔮
HD Tarot is a new Harry/Draco fest that uses the Major and Minor Arcana cards of the Tarot as prompts for fanart and fanfic.
The art challenge is to recreate Tarot cards with the aim of one day forming a full Drarry Tarot Deck. The fic goal is to inspire Drarry stories based on the cards’ meanings.
No prior knowledge of the Tarot is necessary to participate.
For more info on claiming and fest rules, watch this space! ✨
Coming soon to a circle of light near you,
⋆˖⁺‧₊ HD Tarot Mods (@itsphantasmagoria, @pl0tty, @fanarthasmyheart, @phoenixortheflame)
Draco Malfoy hated Harry Potter so much that he…
Tried to befriend him in Madam Malkin’s even though he didn’t know who he was at the time, and Harry probably looked a bit raggedy
Tried to befriend him again on the train once he realized who he was
Was so upset that Harry didnt take his hand when they were 11 that he spent most of the next 5 years holding a grudge
Constantly talked about Harry to his friends
Even when he didn’t know Harry was listening, so it’s not like he was just doing it to annoy him
Spent the entire summer between first and second year talking about Harry Potter, to the point that his father actually lost his temper with him because he was so sick of hearing about Harry Potter all the time
Knew a startling amount about Harry despite the fact that they are 1) in different Houses and 2) decidedly not friends
Remember when Rita Skeeter recruited him as a source about Harry Potter and he was actually pretty good at it because he knew so much about Harry’s life?
Remember when everyone thought Harry must be the Heir of Slytherin but Draco knew that couldn’t be the truth because he instantly understood Harry wouldn’t do that?
Started avoiding Harry as soon as he (albeit unwillingly) became a Death Eater, even though then he should’ve wanted to go after Harry more than ever
Failed to seriously harm Harry or deliver him to Voldemort when he had him paralyzed, defenseless, and completely at his mercy on the train at the beginning of 6th year, even though killing or capturing Harry Potter would certainly have saved him and his family from Voldemort’s wrath, and probably would have ensured they received a rich reward beside.
Refused to identify Harry at Malfoy Manor, thus buying him enough time to escape, even though he knew that he was risking certain torture and quite possibly death for both himself and his family
He had Voldemort living in his house. He knew the price he was paying and he knew how valuable delivering Harry Potter could be for him and his family. And his still chose not to.
And he paid the price. Harry could feel Voldemort’s wrath and weeks later at the Battle of Hogwarts Lucius still bore visible marks from what Voldemort did despite the healing powers of magic in that world
Could not harm Harry in the Room of Requirement even though taking him in was probably the last chance he had for salvation for him and his family
Turned his back on the beliefs he had been raised with as soon as he was free to
Yeah. Seems legit.
I needed to remind myself that this is a drarry blog
Forgot to post this one! The prompt was "seven" so I drew them meeting for the first time at seven years old (also if Sirius and Remus raised Harry together)
#2! 🩵💙
2024.07.14
Complete fics posted on AO3 this day
1. Draco Malfoy and The Mirror of Erised by @smehur [G, 2k]
►Is Draco ready to learn his heart’s true desire?
2. Je te reverrai by @soliblomst [E, 16k] — ART by @kk1smet
►When Beauxbatons visited Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament, Draco managed to control his attraction to fourteen-year-old Harry Potter. When Beauxbatons returns three years later for a cultural exchange, Draco’s attraction to seventeen-year-old Harry Potter is impossible to curtail. In his defence, Harry’s perfectly tailored blue robes, mixed signals, and French accent do not help.
3. Mr Black’s House of Botanicals by amomori [E, 10k]
►Harry finds out about a new bar on Knockturn Alley called Mr Black’s House of Botanicals. If the unusual employment practises weren’t enough to arouse his suspicions, then the owner co-opting the name of Black and plastering it on the front of their business certainly is.
4. Note Taking for the Impractical and Inexperienced by Lovechraft [M, 23k]
►Armed with a hero complex, depressive episodes, and failing grades, Harry stumbles through Hogwarts in a rather unfortunate attempt to finish his eighth year. He’s none too pleased to discover his desperate need for a tutor in order to get his future back on track. […]
5. Rival by @springairs [T, 14k]
►British newcomer Harry Potter is given a wildcard for Wimbledon after winning at the Nottingham Open, and fights his way to the final of his very first Grand Slam. Hopes are high, but can he really win against defending champion and world number one Draco Malfoy of France? Well, Ron and Hermione seem to think so. And perhaps Wimbledon isn’t the only thing Harry has a shot at winning from Malfoy.
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Fest/Exchange
1. My Good Name by @thecouchsofa [M, 13k]
►Standing there, in the foyer of Draco’s parents’ house, was the most visible display of love that Draco had ever been shown. Harry loved him. He loved him. And Draco was about to throw him to the wolves. ★ The Tortured Poets Fest | @thetorturedpoetsfest
Chapter 446: Bicker (special) Translator: https://twitter.com/maomaozaii Editor: https://twitter.com/Lum_Cheng
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This is so fucking funny. From Rookie Moves by peu_a_peu
The Bravest Man Harry Knew was Seanmus fucking Finnegan actually, who spent the time everyone else was summer vacationing from the wizarding war by going home from being a Half-Blood at Hogwarts to being a fucking Irish Catholic during the Troubles and still found time to bring his black boyfriend home to meet his Da
Harry and Draco vie for Ginny's heart, but she knows where the sexual tension really lies.
Art inspired by the movie Challengers
Get your prompting minds ready for a fest dedicated to all of your asexual and aromantic Harry Potter head canons, my friends!
Harry Potter Ace/Aro-Spec Fest
This fest is created to highlight any character who you see is asexual, aromantic, or anywhere on those spectrums. Any era, any age, anyone. Give me your QPR, your sex-repulsed lovey-doveys, your hypersexual aromantics, and everything else you got. As long as you give me a main character from the HP fandom who is a-spec, your work has a home with this fest. Accepting fic, fanart, podfics, any medium your heart desires to give us.
Important dates
Announcement: 6/24
Prompting: 7/14-7/31
Claiming: 8/1-9/22
Posting: 10/1