Hidden in the Depths by envy_venis

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Title: Hidden in the Depths
Author: envy_venis
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 21,000
Summary: Sometimes we know exactly what we're looking for, even if it isn't quite clear how to reach it.


This story has a lot of Auror!Acction, and mysteries. Harry and Draco are partners, but the thing is, Harry really hates his job, he's been staying on it because, well, because of Draco.

It has this really imaginative plot, all wrapped in sexual tension and obliviousness, from both of them, which is something I love, because we have jealous Harry and jealous Draco and they both are trying so hard not to act as such, but it's inevitable and you're there thinking; Oh god, just do it!

It's fun and the sex is so hot, it's well worth the wait.

The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune by secretsalex

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Title: The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
Author: secretsalex
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 20,000
Summary: If Astoria won't carry their child, Draco will.
Warning(s): Mpreg.


When Astoria learns the baby she's carrying will born to be a Squib she doesn't want to have it, and so it is Draco who will carry it the rest of the term after they divorce. As fate would have it, Harry is one of Draco's Healers.

But there's a lot more on this story than this. Draco is faced with difficult decisions to ensure his daughter will be able to be his heir, she mustn't be born out of wedlock. And there's Harry, who wants him, wants to help.

I love how Draco is on this, he's strong and still calculating, but faced with Harry Potter, there's a lot he never counted on, yeah?

I really liked this story, the drama, the caring, the tension. I love Draco remains so being himself all through it, and so does Harry. And the ending! Well, it's unexpected. ^^

Sweatin' to the Voldies by dark_branwen

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Title: Sweatin' to the Voldies
Author: dark_branwen
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 24,500
Summary: The-Boy-Who-Lived has become The-Boy-Who-Ate, and his girlfriend just can't take it anymore. After Ginny leaves Harry for presumably slimmer pastures, Harry realizes that if he has any chance of getting her back, he's going to have to get fit quick. It's really just his bad luck that a certain pale, pointy bastard owns the only wizarding gym in the country.


This story is hysterical. Truly. Here Draco is a Personal Trainer. Well, he's a lot more than that. He's owns the best (and only?) wizarding fitness club, and he's resolute to help Harry lost weight. That's the other thing, Harry is overweight, and Ginny just left him, and he's got into his head it's because of his body.

And it's so funny, deliriously so, to see Harry struggling with his weight, and Draco being all, well Draco Malfoy on him whilst he "helps" Harry. The barbs, the insults, Jesus. And then there's Luna who works with Draco, and Goyle in spandex, funny cocktails and Draco thinking Harry hitting on him is a joke.

This fic is going to make you laugh out loud for real.

Intended by ladyvader

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Title: Intended
Author: ladyvader
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 17,000 Aprox.
Summary: Harry is deliberately infected with Vampirism in order to make him crave a mate… Draco's not all that keen on being craved though…


Harry is infected with Vampirism, and for Draco to be his intended mate, and so when Draco refused him, he would die. But it doesn't work that way.

God, the tension on this story is delicious, because Draco does fight the call of Harry, tries to deny him, but he can't, can't stay away, can't say no. He wants Harry, he wants to be claimed. And Harry wants him so badly, craves for him and hates anyone who would even look at Draco in a bad way. And yeah, I dig that, okay?

But after it happens, after Draco gives himself to Harry, well, he never expected Harry to forget.

Nightingale by michi_thekiller

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Title: Nightingale
Author: michi_thekiller
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 62,000 Aprox.
Summary: God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. -Jacques Deval
Warning(s): his fic contains depictions of sexual dynamics that many readers may find extremely disturbing, and, well, traumatic. That's half the point. But don't say we didn't warn you.


This is one of those stories that took me ages to decide to read, but not because of the warnings, though there's that, but mostly because of everything that was said about it.

It's true that this story is heart-aching. During the war, Draco's mind was tortured beyond limits, and he has now the awareness of a child.

And it's that, the story of Harry and Draco. It moves back and forth, from them being at Hogwarts on their sixth year, fighting constantly, literally and bloodily, to the start of their relationship, to the present, with Draco in this child-like condition.

It's painful, very much so, the loneliness in which Harry lives, even now that he has Draco. There is this line that struck me deeply, well, there are many, many parts of this story that are vivid in my mind but "They were always so worried about that, about him being alone. As if there wasn't a difference between alone and lonely."

That is part of what makes it so aching, that Harry is sort of living half a life, half the real life, and half the life he's always pretending, inside his mind.

It's beautiful though, as shocking as some parts are, it's a gorgeous story, and if you read it, and you should, it will stay with you for a long time.

A Frayed and Threadbare Wish

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Title: A Frayed and Threadbare Wish
Author: libby_drew
Rating: R
Word Count: 17,500
Summary: Today's victory lies in the future. Harry and Draco's mission to find the Malfoy Legacy leads them to places – and people – they never thought they'd see. Canon compliant through Half-Blood Prince.


I have to warn you, you're going to start reading this story and you're not going to understand it at first, but soon everything is going to fall into place, and if you're anything like me you're going to scroll back up and re read the beginning and it's going to fascinate you.

The idea of time travel, mixed with a crazy Draco from the future who holds the key to end the war is absolutely brilliant.

This fic has a companion ficlet, find it here: Untitled.

Special Gifts by oldenuf2nb

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Title: Special Gifts
Author: oldenuf2nb
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 135,000 Aprox.
Summary: Ten years after a devastating accident costs Harry Potter the love of his life and leaves him with life altering injuries, he is asked to return to Hogwarts to help the child of an old friend, with the help of an old adversary.


Epic is a perfect word to describe this story. And it's not because of the length, but there are so much details that adds up to this story that make it so amazing.

This Harry who has lost the love of his life, so completely different from who he used to be, after the war, struggling with lost, injuries and that special gift he has now of seeing and hearing those who have passed. But then, so it's Draco, who in turn, will be one of the pillars in which Harry will be able to support himself, now that he's back in the magical world.

This fic is going to take you on a journey and it's going to make you smile, and cry and gasp, and you're not going to know how the time passed. It's beautiful.

A Potion and a Buddy by lunadragon

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Title: A Potion and a Buddy
Author: lunadragon
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 9,200 Aprox.
Summary: A new potion is out on the streets, one that is making people both crazy and homicidal. Enter Aurors Malfoy and Potter, ready to put their investigative skills to use, even amidst a new Ministry requirement for psychological evaluations for every Auror.


There's a lot of Auror action wrapped in this story, along with some very yummy sex and a bit of an oblivious Harry and some very entertaining therapy sessions.

Chains Of Earth by dysonrules

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Title: Chains Of Earth
Author: dysonrules
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 96,500 Aprox.
Summary: Draco is kidnapped and forced to make a choice between taking his own life or becoming something less than human. Of course, he makes the right decision. Enter Harry, who discovers he has a bit of a thing for wings.


This is a fantastic creature fic. It has so many twists and turns that it just keeps surprising you.

There's a lot of character development, not just Harry and Draco, but so many that are integral part of the story. Hermione really is amazing here. The Weasleys, all of them will surprise you.

I loved it because among many things, it doesn't rush into the action, there's a lot of research and a lot of buildup, that when the end is coming you're sitting at the edge of your seat.

I also love the way it ends, it really wraps the story in a most satisfying manner. It's quite incredible.

The Creature Within by nicevenn

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Title: The Creature Within
Author: nicevenn
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 4,800
Summary: Draco knew from the moment they boarded the Hogwarts Express that this year was going to be a disaster. Veela fic. 8th year.


This is a hot story about Draco being a Veela, having recognized Harry as his mate, he's bound to fulfil Harry's fantasies. Erm, sexual fantasies. ^^

Grey Dawning by silentauror

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Title: Grey Dawning
Author: silentauror
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 30,000 Aprox.
Summary: A year after Ginny's mysterious death, Harry finds himself involved in an investigation into the Ministry's disappearing finances with an Unspeakable of his acquaintance...
Warning(s): Epilogue compliant


Head Auror Harry Potter is working on a case with Unspeakable Draco Malfoy, which somehow, even after Ginny's death, involves her. It's really quite surprising, the turn this story takes. It also takes Harry on a journey where he can no longer deny the desires what he has buried for so many years.