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May 2, 2022
Today we’ll be focusing on the wonderful @phoebe-delia! Phoebe is another one of my favorites - she’s one of the kindest, most enthusiastic, supportive people I’ve had the joy of getting to know in fandom, and I feel truly blessed to have gotten to know her.
The fic we’ll be lifting up today is Watch What Happens (Drarry, 3603 words, Gen).
Okay, so first, she had me from the title because I fucking LOVE Newsies and I LOVE THIS SONG.
One of the things I love in a fic is when it’s really clear the author is speaking from their own domain-specific expertise, and Phoebe gives us that with Journalist Draco. I love this Draco - I personally really need to have acknowledgement of the redemption Draco has to have worked for in order to really engage, and Phoebe gives us that.
I love that both Harry and Draco are imperfect people, and they have to get beyond their assumptions to connect in the present.
And, obviously, I love good bisexual representation!
This is a fun, positive and well-written little gem!
"What do you want ?"
Harry did not move, contemplating the shimmering crystal chandelier in the ball room. Of course, Malfoy. When Ron, Hermione and himself had planned this new robbery, they had studied the Malfoy family closely : these blond, conservative witches and wizards were the epitome of the old magic nobility. The very reason for the segregation between pure-bloods and the rest of them.
The Malfoys were living in such opulence, luxure and wealth, it was almost painful to see.
"I want to take you down, Malfoy. I want you and your kind to fall from your ivory tower, and taste the mud you think that is running in our veins."
The heir's mouth parted for a second, his eyes shining outrageously in the darkness of the alcove. Harry licked his own lips without thinking, and couldn't quiet believe it when Draco Malfoy replied :
"I'll help you."
(More about that Magic Robin Hood-like thieves AU : Harry doesn't know why Draco wants to help him in the break in of his own manor, so of course, he's wary. Draco, on his behalf, finds an opportunity to distract his family from the upcoming ceremony where he will have to pledge allegiance to the Dark Lord.)
"go to hell" is basic. "i hope your favourite AO3 work gets deleted." is smart. its possible. its terrifying.
2022.04.30
Complete fics posted on AO3 this day
1. The Old Ways by quietbea [T, 12k]
►In which Narcissa is a slightly better mother and Draco becomes Lord Black the summer after fifth year.
2. Once and Never Again by Avonne [E, 40k]
►One morning after with his sworn enemy should be enough to warn Draco that he’s going down a dangerous path. But does he learn? Of course not. Month after month, he finds himself returning to Potter’s embrace. What is wrong with him?
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Fest/Exchange
1. Better Than Regretting by @flightinflame [T, 1k]
►There are worse ways to end up than married to your best friend. There are better ones too. Pansy has said she’s got a plan for today’s ceremony, before they’re forced to marry each other. Still, Draco can’t help feeling nervous.
★ Liquid Luck Drabble & Art Challenge | @liquidluckdrabblechallenge
2. A day in your life by @orange-peony [E, 48k]
►Harry sees it straight away, the white trail of the comet so bright despite the lights of all the buildings surrounding him. He feels a lump in his throat as he stops and stares at the moonless sky. Is he supposed to make a wish or a prayer? He checks that no one is looking his way and then he takes his wand and points it at the bright comet in the sky. He wishes to feel whole again. To feel happy and not so bloody lonely all the time. He wishes for a new life.
★ Drarry Spin the Wheel Fest | @drarry-spin-the-wheel-fest
“A bottle top?” Draco asked. “A Muggle bus ticket? A pebble? Why did you all this stuff?”
Harry smiled. “The beer we shared on our first date. The bus ticket is from the Saturday we visited Regent’s Park. The stone is from Brighton beach. It’s my museum of us, Draco.”
For @domaystic, prompt: finding a old object.
@peachpety‘s first fic, Laundry Day posted 2 years ago today! I couldn’t help but make some cute art to celebrate!
Sometimes it is funny how small the fandom world is when you realize that a fic you’ve enjoyed and revisited is not only the work of someone you know, it was also her first fic! I was blown away.
Peach, your works are a delight that have brought me immeasurable cozy feelings.
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Thank you for jumping into fandom
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