The Picking Up Pieces Series by Tessa Crowley

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Title: The Picking Up Pieces Series
Author: Tessa Crowley
Rating: NC 17
Word Count: 44,000 approx. (adding both parts)
Summary: A duology comprising of "The Unbearable Burden of Caring", wherein Draco and Harry meet again fifteen years after the War (though neither of them are quite aware of it at the time), and the not-really-planned-for sequel "Sins and Scars and Shattered Things", wherein they have to deal with the media fallout of their relationship.

This is a beautiful series, both parts are incredibly touching.

In the first part Harry and Draco meet, only they don't know it's each other. They meet at a Masque Ball at the ministry, but you see, Draco suffers of social anxiety, he can't bear to be around many people, or new people, however, despite this he feels a connection with Harry, eventually though his anxiety gets the better of him and he runs, but they start corresponding. Draco is a writer and though he uses a pen name Harry manages to send him a letter, but then when Draco realises it's Harry, well, he feels his world shattering, and on top of this, his life is exposed by the Prophet (that Rita!) who outs him as this famous novelist.

In the sequel Harry and Draco have been together for a while, blissfully happy, but now that Draco's gone public there are people who wants him to pay for his crimes during the war, and send him to Azkaban, and while that might sound dramatic, agnsty even, you have no idea how heart breaking and touching it is.

And god, is it ever! It's poignant and intense, but at the same time it's beautiful and amazing.

Comments

[kedavranox.livejournal.com]

OMG these both sound so good! Thanks!

[capitu]

They are! I love both parts, but the second is my absolute favourite. It's so angsty and beautiful!

[firethesound]

This was one of the most gorgeous things I've read in a long time. <3

[capitu]

I know! That scene in the second part, when Draco's editor brings him parchment to his cell... Oh god!!

Yeah, it's good. :)

[celestlyn.livejournal.com]

You're awesome! I've snagged both for my kindle and will start them tomorrow! I love a good long read.

[capitu]

Sweet! I hope you enjoy them. :)

[huldrejenta.livejournal.com]

This was really beautiful - thank you so much for reccing it ♥

I almost couldn't start reading the sequel, knowing what was waiting for Draco, but it was such a great read. With a happy ending in sight I'm apparently able to see the guys go through some really tough times on the way ;)

Have you read Sex on Legs in Six-Inch Heels by the same writer? It's hilarious and hot :)

[capitu]

So happy that you loved them. :) I loved the sequel! It was angstier than the first part, but so touching, and such a beautiful ending, too. ^^

I have read Six-Inch. Loved it and recced. Definitely keeping my eye on her for more stories. :)

[huldrejenta.livejournal.com]

Yes, she certainy does have a way with words :)

[smirkingcat.livejournal.com]

that 2nd part of that series had me actually crying - never cryed before while reading but that one did me in - its awesome and it touched me very deeply on a level i cant even name

[capitu]

Me too! That part when his editor visits him at Azkaban. Lost it there. *nods* But gorgeous.

[smirkingcat.livejournal.com]

ohh yes that was really hard to read- even more so the home coming from eric just so hard and the hoplessness it was really awesome well written
but also the end is very touching the wild magic...

the bad thing is - i want to reread it, but my heart tells me NO! so i have to let it sink for a while till i can enjoy it again and be touched by things that i might have overlooked due to the emotional break down i had

(no worries this time - got it bookmarked in a folder, with enough information so i will be able to find it again XD - did it actually like i do all the papers for my paper XD)