Dramione

Round 2 of the Dramione Remix (dramione_remix) wrapped up not too long ago. The idea behind the remix was that "participants will choose from a list of famous couples throughout history, mythology, literature, folklore, legend, etc. Then they will remix the original couples' story, choosing whatever elements of the original story that they find inspiring to create a brand new Dramione fic or piece of art!"

I decided to do a list of my personal favorites, as there were a significant number of entries, particularly long ones.

The following rec list is a reflection of my personal taste, with a loose focus on works that reinterpreted a central concept or theme.

( Six Fics )

Cross-posted to boundbooks

Posting is going on at hp_kinkfest, and I have three quick recs!

Spin and Burn (2153 words) by Musyc
Chapters: 1/1
Rating: Explicit
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger
Summary:

Every time, she tells herself it is the last time.
Every time, she knows she's lying.

Doll by captainraychill - NC-17
Summary: “I’d adored my doll at first sight because, though she appeared to be pure, she was really a creature of sex. Her lips were plump and painted to appear wet. Her eyes were corrupt beneath her lush lashes. Her steady, sober gaze told me that she knew her only purpose was to be used by me and that she had accepted this.”

The story has accompanying art: Doll (G).

Time After Time by ningloreth - NC-17
Summary: Hermione’s sent back in time to change history by preventing Draco from fixing the Vanishing Cabinet.

First up, we have two anonymous fics from The Aurors Prompt Fest:

One snark-and-banter rec!

Partners (7411 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Rating: Mature
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley, Charlie Weasley, OMC, OFC
Summary:

Who ever thought that it'd be a good idea to have Malfoy and Granger work together? So far, there's been three requests for a transfer, two broken back-up wands, a gross-inflated hospital bill for a 'mauling by half-Kneazle', and one exceptionally fine pair of Dragonhide boots set on fire.

One globe-trotting-adventures-and-accidentally-falling-for-you rec!

Around The World With You (18767 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Rating: Mature
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy
Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley
Summary:

As being named the Wizarding world's best Tracker in over a century, Draco Malfoy was used to hunting down the worst of the worst. One morning, however, his entire world is flipped upside down when his newest assignment is to track down none other than the Head Auror's best friend: Hermione Granger. This was something he never expected.

And last but not least, we have one general warm-squishy-feelings rec!

Celestial Navigation (13084 words) by phlox
Chapters: 3/3
Rating: Mature
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy
Characters: Narcissa Malfoy, George Weasley, Lee Jordan, Molly Weasley, Harry Potter
Summary:

Lost, without direction, unable to find your way home? Coming soon, a new Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Ekeltronic to guide you on your journey! *Your mileage may vary.*

I'm also sneaking in a feed rec. daily_otter_feed for all your otter needs! THE LITTLE MUZZLES! THE WHISKERS! THE CUTENESS IS NOT TO BE DENIED! FUZZY OTTER TUMMIES! (Relevant because Hermione's Patronus is an otter. Yes, it's a stretch, but I so will make it work! ADORABLE OTTERS!)

justamuggle wrote a super hot, sweet Christmas fic, and I think you should all go read it! (The ending! THE ENDING!) :D

Peppermint Flavoured (3290 words) by justamuggle
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Mature
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy
Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy
Summary:

Draco is having a hard time completing his project proposal; especially since Hermione has those blasted candy canes in her mouth.

Dramione Remix (dramione_remix) recently wrapped up, with roughly forty entries. The idea behind the remix was that "participants will choose from a list of famous couples throughout history, mythology, literature, folklore, legend, etc. Then they will remix the original couples' story, choosing whatever elements of the original story that they find inspiring to create a brand new Dramione fic or piece of art!"

I decided to do a list of my personal favorites, as there were a staggering number of entries, particularly long ones. There's a lot of the following on this list:

1) Gender role-reversal of the couple
2) Reinterpretation of the story or interpretation of concept/theme, rather than a straight re-telling

Top Three Four Favorites

Constrictor (5,560 words) | Teen | by Riptey (on LJ)
Couple: Othello/Desdemona (Othello)
Summary: Draco isn’t really that bad of a person--not anymore, that is--but try telling him that. It’s going to take a lot of convincing.
Notes: SO GOOD. SO GOOD. OH CUPCAKES. SO GOOD. TALKING SNAKES. FABLES. READ NOW.

Not-Astronomy-Class (5,917 words) | Teen | by Elyaeru (on LJ)
Couple: Flynn/Rapunzel (Rapunzel)
Summary: It was either have pointy things sticking into his bum all evening or talk to a drunk Hermione Granger. He chose the latter.
Notes: I freakin' adored this twist on magical hair. :D

Perish the Universe (31,389 words) | Mature | by Dayang Lucilla (on LJ)
Couple: Bonnie/Clyde
Summary: Perish the universe provided I have my revenge. - Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac
Heaven has no wrath like grief to rancor turned, nor hell a fury like a parent anguished.
In 2010, Britain is rocked by the unsolved disappearance of a little girl, daughter to Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy.
In 2011, America is rattled by a series of scattered and strange crimes, cold cases before the corpses even cooled.
A story of Draco and Hermione on a journey of vendetta, and a journey back to each other.

Different Names For The Same Place (No word count given. Likely 100,000+) | Mature | by namelessamelie
Couple: Rhett/Scarlett
Summary: Sometimes, the wind blows us places we’ve never dreamed.
Notes: Devastating and fantastic.

Recommended

( Eleven More Recommendations )

Cross-posted at boundbooks

'Older' is a rather flexible concept. Mostly what I was going for in these fic recs was a few things: Draco and Hermione being in their thirties or forties and the story being about a transitional period in their lives. The majority of fics about them seem to be set at Hogwarts or during their twenties, and while I love those fics, it's also nice to read about them during a different stage of their lives. The age, while a loose criteria, was less important than the sense that they were adults at a cross-road in their lives.

Ratings are AO3-style: General Audiences, Teen, Mature, Explicit

Best Beloved Fic of My Entire Heart

The Politician's Wife (65887 words) | M | by pir8fancier
Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter
Summary: This story is set twenty-three years after the fall of Voldemort. Our main characters are Ministry employees, middle-aged, and the majority of them not very happy.

Other Lovely Things

( Ten More Older Hermione & Draco Fic Recs )

Note: Cross-posted at boundbooks

Edit - If you have recs of your own for this theme, feel free to leave them in the comments! The more recs, the more reading fun for everyone! :D

It's summer, and I wanted some fluff! So, I went poking around Dreamwidth in search of ficlets. You know, the kind that are oh so fun to read, but often don't make it to an archive, alas. So, in the spirit of summer, have some short, fluffy Dramione ficlets, courtesy of authors on Dreamwidth.

( Fifteen Fic Recs Lurk Beneath This Cut )

Cruised through the AO3 Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy tag and decided to do some recs. The focus was on fics that haven't been rec'd here already.

( Onto the fics! )

Dear dramione,

I did a giant rec post for my reading circle, and I figured that you might be interested as well. So, I am cross-posting the entire thing. Also, it would be very lovely if we could get a fanfiction recommendation tag or some such thing.

Best,
boundbooks

The ship that ate my brain. I don't even remember how I fell into this one less than two months ago; I think I was running around someone's rec post, saw 'Draco/Hermione,' laughed at the ridiculous impossibility of it, read it on a whim, and then was eaten by a giant obsession for this ship.

At it's best, Draco/Hermione is all the deliciousness of rivals-turn-to-romance, all the humor from two clever people snarking at each other, all the tragedy of a world that has experienced two devastating wars, and all the amazing world-building of the Harry Potter canon world. It can also be quite dark, given the amount of war-AUs, but even then the personalities carry over into painfully sharp interactions.

All I can say is, hell, try it. There are some incredible authors who have written for this pairing, including one who wrote what is probably one of my favorite works of fiction, never mind fanfiction, for this ship.

Note: I meant to go through the entire dmhgficexchange archive, but this post was already threatening to explode under its own weight. That exchange will get its own rec post at a later date. I also have an working draft post entirely for Veela!Draco fic. (SOS: Send help, life consumed by this ship. Help me!)

If you find busted links, please let me know! Also, as always, if you have a rec, let me know! I <3 reading fic. :)

Fics That Taste Like Canon

Nothing Like the Sun | MA | by musesfool
Summary/Excerpt: "The war was going badly. Hermione could admit that in the silence of her own head, even if she would never tell Harry."

Only the Cold | PG | by blue movies
Summary/Excerpt: While in Charms class, Vincent Crabbe muses about Draco Malfoy's feelings for Hermione Granger.

Prisoners (2140 words) / on H+V | MA | by ningloreth
Summary/Excerpt: When Harry and Ron escape from Malfoy Manor, Hermione’s left behind.

The Gentle Strains | G | by yesterday4 / yesterday4
Summary/Excerpt: Astoria witnesses a moment between Draco and Hermione.
Note: Epilogue-compliant.

Lights Out | MA | by Phoebe
Summary/Excerpt: And that’s why they’re there this first Tuesday night, he and Granger. They walk through the dark places of Hogwarts, after all the dormitory lights go out, and Hogwarts’ students resign themselves to whatever waits in their dreams.

My Handful of All-Star Favorites

The Politician's Wife (65871 words) / on H+V | R | by pir8fancier
Summary/Excerpt: This story is set twenty-three years after the fall of Voldemort. Our main characters are Ministry employees, middle-aged, and the majority of them not very happy.
Notes: This is the story that is one of my favorite works of fiction. I just. I can't even. It's twenty years later, it's about mid-life crises, about marriages falling apart, about questioning what you want, and about what defines us. Seriously. Read the damn thing.

( The Rest of My Favorite D/Hr Fics, Five Billion More Recs, Author Recs, Archive Recs, Community Recs, and the shattered pieces of what feels like a kajllion hours of time. )