Capitu's Harry/Draco Recs

Title: Better Than Our Yesterday
Author: germankitty
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 17,600
Summary: Right after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry asks Draco to help him retrieve Snape's body. But this is only the beginning …


This is such an entertaining fic. It starts, as the summary says, right after the battle, when Harry asks Draco for help to retrieve Snape's body, and in an unexpected turns of events, Snape lives

However, something unexpected happens, and a truce between rivals eventually becomes friendship. We see Draco making the best of the present, valuing these "Todays" and see their friendship growing and Harry and Draco maturing.

It's really fun and entertaining; a lovely story.

Title: Crystal Clear
Author: icmezzo
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 7,000 Approx.
Summary: Harry customizes a snow globe. Draco listens to centaur weather reports. Ron investigates the height of Pansy’s boots. And Hermione knows even more than everything, as usual. (No one signs up for the class for lactating witches.) A remix of The First Snow by 0idontknow0.


This story in entirely too delightful. It's brilliant!

You see, it all starts with a snow globe, a gift from Hermione, which Harry charmed so the people in it look like him and Draco, and he's been obsessing about it, but then one day Draco, his Auror partner, nearly catches him starting at it, and when Harry leaves the room he goes to see what was that Harry was hiding. Naturally he does!

Only, he thinks it's a crystal ball telling the future and when he sees the tiny figures kissing, he comes to the conclusion that is going to happen.

And if that isn't enough to make you want to read this fic, I'm telling you, Draco's voice is perfect here, his characterisation is a darling. And then Harry, smitten kitten he is, is just as wonderful. A lovely story guarantee to leave you with the biggest smile on your face.

Title: The Memory of a Summer Day
Author: kjp_013
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 9,400
Summary: My name is Draco Malfoy and I'm known for two things. One, what happened on a fateful morning in June, and two, my relationship with Harry Potter. Before we can get to the events of that summer morning, we have to start at the beginning. A remix of Books, Quills, Passing Notes by obliqueo


This is a darling of a story. It's Draco telling you how his and Harry's relationship began in the 8th year (hilarious little charms and jinxes came into play) through their life post Hogwarts and certain obstacles they had to endure when some people wouldn't accept them and threatened Draco.

Very sweet and entertaining. I'm telling you, those 'jinxes' are super funny.

Title: Early Edition
Author: flaminia_x
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 6,700 Approx.
Summary: One day, Draco begins receiving the Daily Prophet a day in advance. Out of the pure kindness of his heart, he starts using the extra day's news to help some others – and if his wallet happens to benefit, all the better. But what happens the day he sees that it's Harry who needs help?


This story is so entertaining! Draco's been getting the paper with the next day's news, and hence has the perfect opportunity to some saving, prodded by Bob, the cat.

I love Draco's voice here, he's got the perfect combination of altruistic and selfish, because even though he does the right thing, he complains every step of the way. And what's worse, somehow all the credit goes to Harry! Until he has to save Harry himself.

Really fun!

Title: Sparks from the Fox’s Tail
Author: khalulu
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 17,000 Approx.
Summary: Draco is frustrated with his career as a travel writer, when a mini-tirade from Mrs. Weasley and an encounter with the portrait of an intrepid great-great-great-aunt lead him to Finland to study wandless magic. Harry is – just being contrary and following his sweet-tooth, or taking the subtle route to saving the world?



This is a lovely, warm story. It begins with Draco being a travel guide book writer, but a very random encounter with Mrs Weasley (who thinks he's planning to move to Finland with Harry-- which is honestly not) puts the idea of learning about Finland in the first place, and so he learns how different they practice magic there; it intrigues him, and decides to go.

I loved the way Draco changed while he lives there, the way he appreciates the little things in life, in nature, how cared he is by the people he's staying with, and how much he cares for them in return. He feels part of a family in a way. And then one day Harry shows up. By then Draco has changed, and Harry can see that. They begin a tentative friendship, and when Harry goes back home, neither can't stop thinking about the other until they meet again.

Draco's character development is wonderful, as is the Finnish settling where much of the story takes place. Like I said, warm and sweet and very interesting.

Title: One Floo Over the Lovegood’s Nest
Author: nattish
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 14,000 Approx.
Summary: Harry is not terribly surprised that there are magical plumbers, chimney sweeps, and pest control men. He is surprised that one of them is Draco Malfoy. And that he’s bloody hot in a jumpsuit.


I'm going to say something and I know it'll make you rush to read this fic: Handyman!Draco!

But in case you need more:

Because now the man was wearing nothing but a sooty pair of overalls and huge black boots; the straps of the overalls crossed over a shirtless, white, bulging pair of shoulders, which widened into biceps with a blunt color barrier…

And that description goes on and on. So yes, Harry is absolutely smitten, and he starts inventing Household Pests to have this Handyman—one hot, manly Draco Malfoy in overalls, over. And really! Those pests are just so… deliciously transparen; it's brilliant, to see them dancing around these excuses while they get sillier and sillier in the most entertaining of ways.

This fic is funny, witty, the humour is fantastic, and it'll just make you happy to read it.

Title: my heart, set in reverse
Author: miyuki9x
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 3,900 Approx.
Summary: A chronologically inaccurate retelling of the romance that is the Boy Who Lived and the Boy Who Made Enough Right Choices to Negate the Wrong Ones. Or: How Draco needs a Muggle extinguisher perpetually strapped to his person, and Harry needs to listen better to unsaid words.


This is a beautifully written story (non linear) about Harry and Draco's relationship, how it started and evolved from friendship to more, and how it became everything. Seriously; beautiful.

Title: This Fate Could Have Been Avoided... or at AO3
Author: arineat
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 12,300 Approx.
Summary: Harry goes on a bender and gets far more than he bargained for. Rather than the hangover he’d anticipated waking up to, he finds himself trapped in his own memories with no choice but to examine his regrets.


This fic is so lovely.

You see, Harry is engaged to Ginny, but it took an argument with her, and another one with Draco, who is his friend and Auror partner, getting drunk and being slipped a potion that put him into an introspective coma (to view his life choices and regrets), to realise what he really wants.

It's so sweet, and touching, because he watches these important moments in his life and see his reactions from a different perspective. And so when he wakes, he's very clear about how he wants his life to be and who does he want to share it with.

I'm telling you; lovely.

Title: This Summer
Author: saras_girl
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 40,000 Approx.
Summary: this is a summery romantic comedy featuring my favourite ensemble cast, in which Harry is confused, Draco is Draco, and Hermione attempts to eat all the things.


This story is a gem. It's about that moment in your life in which you decide to make a small change, something that in the grand scheme of things, doesn't seem big, but before you realise it made a huge difference in your life.

Written from Harry's POV, helplessly in loved with Draco from afar, we get to see his vulnerability and candour, and through his eyes, we see Draco, and fall in love with him, with both of them, it's impossible not to; they both have such beautiful characterisations, and the whole group of friendship they are part of feel so much like a family. And believe me, you'll get to the end and want to read the whole thing all over again. I know I did. :D It's a gorgeous story, and these 40k will fly by.

Title: 1004 Wrong Ways To Go Before You Find Real Love
Author: tomatoe18
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 17,000 Approx.
Summary: Harry has no sense of direction when it comes to love and relationships. Fortunately, there's Draco, who's always ready to show him the way. Unfortunately, Harry still has no sense of direction and still takes a lot of wrong turns - one thousand and four, to be precise - before reaching his destination.


If you love stories about one of the boys pining for the other, this story is for you.

I mean, it hurts so good! It starts with Harry and Draco and this beautiful friendship, and then it's got pining, and UST, and fluff, and misunderstanding and then more pining. But it also has a lovely ending.

It'll make your heart ache, but as always, it's always worth it. Lovely story.

Title: Pint-Sized Surprises (or Lily Potter is a Pint-Sized Sherlock Holmes)
Author: dadomz
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 17,000 Approx.
Summary: Wherein Lily Potter aspires to be Sherlock Holmes and when that fails, to be Emma from Jane Austen.


This is a darling of a story, written from Lily's POV. You see, Lily has a plan to make his dad happy again after her mum left. It involves pastries from Draco's Confectionery, secret "admirers" (in a way) and anonymous notes.

Very entertaining, with lots of snark and lovely all around.

(This is not an Epilogue compliant story. ^^)

Title: A Piercing Comfort
Author: talithan
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 44,600
Summary: When Harry Potter hits the lowest point of his life so far, it is not his friends who keep him honest. With Draco Malfoy's patience and guidance, Harry learns to stand on his own. The thing is, after the fact—he's no longer sure he wants to.
Warning(s): depression, suicidal ideation, acute self-hatred, and self-worth problems.


This story is gorgeous. It's angsty, but it's not the sort of angst that tears your heart out and then glue it back together, no, it's a slow, gentle realisation of exactly how depressed Harry is, how deep his issues run.

I suppose it doesn't say much if I don't tell you what the story is about. You see, Harry has barely been eating, hardly sleeping and after worrying his friends beyond what he can bear, he agrees to go to a therapist, who is Draco, but he knows the therapist is Draco, he chose him and he is even willing to talk and open to Draco. And he does, with Draco's gentle prodding and patience Harry start talking about himself, his nightmares, his lack of direction and he is, not pushed, rather nudged to get better, he finds encouragement to try.

And that's what this story is about, Harry's it's about recovery, it's about finding himself, allowing himself to realise of his own worth, beyond what he's done, but simply because he is who he is, a person, a wonderful person who stopped seeing himself as such.

It's beautifully written, the characterisations are fantastic, and trust me, as much as it might hurt seeing Harry so depressed, it will also remind you of all the reasons why you love him.

Title: Walk Before You Run
Author: fantasyfiend09
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 9,500
Summary: Draco's not sure what a "three-legged race" is, but he's damn sure he doesn't want to do it. Having Potter as his partner is not helping things.


This is an adorable story about Harry and Draco learning to get along with each other while they practice for a three-legged race. Very sweet.

Title: Draw Back Your Bow
Author: cleo_jay
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 2,700 approx.
Summary: After thousands of years, you’d think the God of Love would have learnt by now not to insult his mother. The punishment? Temporary exile in a castle full of teenagers. Because Aphrodite is evil.


This is a hilarious little story about Cupid being thrown to Hogwarts as punishment making a nuisance of himself and creating mayhem in his short visit among staff and students alike.

Title: I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Author: 9fn432
Rating: PG 13
Word Count: 10,200
Summary: When Draco discovers a new entry on the Malfoy family tree, he confronts Harry. Neither of them realised they would find happiness together after a random encounter with a stranger.
Warning(s): Mpreg


This is a very sweet story, very fluffy but with the right touch of flangst to make you go all awwww over it.

This story starts when Draco storms into Harry's office, accusing him of being pregnant with his child, even though they had never been together. But what Harry nor Draco remember at first is that they were with someone at a Ministry Masque, and of course, it turned to be the other. And now, as a result of Harry being pregnant they are legally and magically bonded.

As the story progress, so does Harry's relationship with Draco, and they go from compromising in their positions about the way they'll raise their child to enjoying each other's company. Very sweet.