Secrets by Vorabiza

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Title: Secrets
Author: Vorabiza
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 411,000 Approx.
Summary: Beginning with Draco's unexpected arrival at the Dursleys, Harry's summer after sixth year becomes filled with activity and many secrets. As his summer progresses, Harry generates several unexpected allies as he finds himself actively becoming the leader of the Light side. H/D post-HBP


After several days with no recs I thought I'd bring you something to make it up for. I took this story with me to read while being away and it was the best story I could have chosen.

I've seen this story recced a lot, but I was a bit wary of it due to the length, but trust me, you needn't to be afraid to get your hands on this fic, it's super entertaining.

Even though it's a war fic, and it all happens in the summer after HBP you'll be surprised by how light it is (as opposed to dark and gloomy), and I don't mean it doesn't have a plot, it does, and it's amazing, to watch Harry finally take the place of active leader of the Light side. And it all starts with Draco showing up at the Dursleys with a child on his arms, and with this comes a series of secrets Harry has to keep, regarding Draco, then all of the Malfoys, Snape, the Horcruxes, and many more, but I can't stress enough how much fun you're going to have joining Harry in this journey.

Harry and Draco are great together, they come to understand and love each other like we all love to read, they still argue (it wouldn't be them if they didn't) but it's in a fond, full of love sort of way, and they become each other support. Draco becomes to person Harry finds solace when things are about to get too much, and he allows himself to be happy with him, and it's the same for Draco. They are protective of each other.

The issues and problems Harry and Harry and Draco face, these do not drag endlessly. I feel the need to state this because you might think the troubles they face might go on and on due to the length but they don't. It's like there's always a new adventure just about that they brave together.

The characters that are part of the story, Remus, Narcissa, Ron, Hermione, are lovely written. The person who recced me this story was in love with Fred and George on this fic and with reason because they are brilliant here, but to me, well, Snape stole my heart, as he becomes a mentor to Harry and honestly, even if you don't like Snape, I think he'll grow on you on this story. He grew on me, that's for sure.

It's fantastic, and no wonder it's a classic on this fandom, this ship. If you haven't read it because of the length, don't let it scare you, like I said, it's super entertaining and will fly by.

Comments

[eidheann_writes]

I have been putting it off due to length... however now I say "yay long fic!!"

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I also put if off due to length for ages, but it's such a giving story, very entertaining that and such a happy read that the length wasn't scary at all! I'm all for epic fics these days. XD

[daemoncas5.livejournal.com]

oooh goodies. had read for about 3 times since i found it xp

i remember the idea of 'Drarry with a baby' what sold it to me, and after i read it i couldnt put it down and the length didnt matter after that. best weekend ever, just Drarry and quiet night. there was some issues tough, bcos Harry somehow come across too powerful and just dancing the line of Gary-Stu, and that scene with them living on Harry's tiny room and Vernon never found out...
but all in all, the story jut pull me in and never let go, and all those issue just live in the back of my mind and not so much bother. :D

anyway if you dont already read Vorabiza's Malfoy Flavor ?it's Severitus story, but very lovely. it one of the classic. and there are lots of sexiness [sory 4not linking, better not risk being a spam again xp]

♥
Daemon

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Yeah, it drove me crazy all three living in such a close space! LOL I had to stop and think about how big it was and how were they managing, but if you think about it, it's only for a few days and they did have magic to make things easier. And I always try to remember they were at war, you know? With their lives in danger so I guess they made compromises those couple of days.

I didn't have any problems with powerful!Harry, I reckon because he did have a lot of insecurities along the way and had Draco to keep him on line ;)

But Victoria really stole my heart, the way Harry felt about her, so protective and how Draco trusted him with her. Yeah, lovely. I'm sure I'm going to read it many times.

I haven't read Malfoy Flavor yet, it's on my to read list! XD I'm very excited. I've heard very good things about it as well.

I actually didn't love this

[(Anonymous)]

I read this whole fic really fast - just in a couple days - because I really wanted to find out how everything would end up and there were certain aspects of this story that really drew me in. However, I thought Draco was just really really OOC and so was Snape. The writing was also really clunky in a lot of places. For example, sometimes the author would run out of pronouns (or not want to repeat "he ____", "he ____") and just say "the man," which I found really weird and off-putting.