My Fanfic TBR - A Complete Incomplete List of Recommended Fanfics
- The Binder's Room
- Nov 6, 2023
- 34 min read
Updated: Feb 25, 2024
In case it wasn't obvious, I might have a slight soft spot for fanfics – especially the ones in which the bad guy gets the girl. Give me a broken, traumatized, misunderstood, moody boy, sprinkle in a little bit of adventure and romance, and girl, I am SOLD!
Though I am sure over time, this will contain many more fandoms, I wanted to create a space for me to keep track of all of the fanfics I haven't gotten to read yet but have been happily recommended by others.
Then I got to thinking and realized others might benefit from such a list as well.
First off, I need to say a HUGE thank you to everyone willing to share their recommendations with me! It makes me so happy and thankful to be a part of such an encouraging and welcoming community! I hope this list can do for others what others did for me.
So, without further ado, I give you My Completely Incomplete List of Fanfics that I Haven't Gotten to Read Yet, But Have Been Recommended. Current ships include Dramione/Dreomione and Zutara, though I will be adding more ships as time goes on, so check back. I'll also make sure to include what I am Currently Reading!
Important Notes:
I personally will not read Unfinished/WIPs, but I know some people are willing to read them, so I will include the ones recommended to me at the end of each fandom's list.
The majority of fic descriptions are taken directly from the fics themself; I did not write them myself and do not claim to have written them.
The majority of these fics include 18+ content and are pretty dark, so please keep that in mind, and read trigger warnings!
If you have any fics you would like me to add, please comment below!! I would love this list to continue to grow and grow! I will update it as frequently as possible.
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Anyhoo, Happy reading, my dears!
Currently Reading:
A journalist sits down with Draco Malfoy, who vanished eight years ago, for his story on why he disappeared and what happened. Told from the perspective of Hermione, the journalist follows the story of Draco and Hermione on an expedition to look for a mythical cave and the aftermath of returning home.
Dramione (& Dreomione) - Harry Potter Universe
If you are like me, you are obsessed with our Lord and Savior, Draco Malfoy. Bonus points if he is accompanied by Mr. Theodore Nott.
Please enjoy this compilation of my forever crush and his brainy witch.
Dramione Fics I've Personally Read:
I know it is taboo to rate, review, and compare fanfics, so please ask me directly if you'd like to know my thoughts, opinions, and ratings for fanfics I have read.
Manacled by senlinyu - 370,515 words Harry Potter is dead. In the aftermath of the war, to strengthen the might of the magical world, Voldemort enacts a repopulation effort. Hermione Granger has an Order secret, lost but hidden in her mind, so she is sent as an enslaved surrogate to the High Reeve until her mind can be cracked. Warning: You will cry and this will haunt you.
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare - 199,548 words Hermione straddles the Muggle and Magical worlds as a medical researcher and Healer about to make a big discovery. Draco is an Auror, assigned to protect her from forces unknown – to both of their displeasure. Features hyper-competent, fiery Hermione and lazy, yet dangerous, Draco.
Mon Couteau Aiguisé (My Sharp Knife) by gillianeliza - 169,542 words REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR DUE TO THE ILLEGAL MONETIZATION OF FANFICTION AU in which Hermione Granger finds herself befriending Draco Malfoy, as well as a group of other Slytherins, during her third year. As the bond grows from friendship to family, Hermione must betray her first Hogwarts friends by joining their enemy's ranks in order to protect herself and those she loves. (Bonus: Weasley Bashing! -TBR)
That One Night That Hermione Granger Dressed Up As Wednesday Addams by allyseisfalling - 3,265 words One-shot. Hermione Granger dresses up as a sl*tty Wednesday Addams at a Muggle-themed Hogwarts Halloween Party. (Dreomione) Straight smut, no plot.
Dead of Night by allyseisfalling - 33,533 words Hermione Granger discovers through a series of unfortunate events that her life isn't what she thought it was. (Dreomione) If you like dark & spicy, Sunset (the prequel) is a 10/10 for me.
Stuck On You by Keii_sha - 8,930 words One-shot. Amidst his growing realization that he just might be in love with Hermione Granger, eighth-year Draco faces quite a predicament when a spell goes wrong, blasting Hermione into him, and fusing her onto his lap, his wand, spelled with a timer he cannot shut off, stuck in a deviously inconvenient spot. Straight smut.
Finding Hermione by ebookdragon Fifteen years after the end of the Second Wizarding War, former Hogwarts students are sending their own children off to school for the first time. As the train leaves, Hermione makes a startling discovery about her husband and the secret life he's been living. Draco witnesses Hermione's world shatter and comes to her rescue, helping her pick up the pieces and find herself again.
Fic Recommendations I Haven't Read (Yet):
A Little More Alive, Far Less Lost by MGL_Dramione_Lover - 84,822 words After Draco's post-war trial, he finds himself attending his 8th year at Hogwarts with Hermione. As remorse and acceptance replace anger and hate, the old enemies begin a friendship that sparks into much more than they ever hoped for. Hermione's goal as Head Girl is to banish old prejudices and unite the school while Draco's only wish is to become a man worthy of her love.
A Second Look by RiverWriter - 127,243 words Her best friend's life was a mess and she would have done anything to make things better for him and his sons. So, when she found her former enemy in a similar situation her heart went out to him as well... and the beautiful blond baby in his arms didn't hurt his case. It was certainly enough for her to give him a second look.
A Time to Remember by Stein048 - 104,444 words Thrown back through time to when Dragon's and Knights battled, Hermione must work with Draco and Theo to find their way home back to their own place in history. But away from the confines and restrictions of their own time, they find themselves drawn together in a way they never had before.
A Year and A Day by AMLKoko - 296,308 words Hermione had hit rock bottom when Narcissa Malfoy offered her something she couldn't refuse. She was without a job, without prospects, and nearly homeless, so she had to say yes. But Hermione regretted ever opening that door to Narcissa Malfoy because falling in love hurt, especially when she knew her marriage to Draco Malfoy wasn't built to last forever.
All Purebloods Must Die by Sniper_Jade - 9,273 words When Voldemort was abandoned by his mother in the orphanage instead of growing to resent his muggle father he instead resented his mother and grandfather. He vowed to eradicate all purebloods. On that dark and stormy night on the 31st of October 1981, the child he went to kill was Draco Malfoy. The pureblood scion of the Malfoy line. Now almost 16 years later Voldemort has come back into his power. Purebloods are hunted and persecuted. Treated less than human. Theodore Nott and Draco Malfoy are on the run and in hiding. They fear for the life of their muggle-born friend Hermione Granger and the delicate line she walks in the new regime.
Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin_Flame_Blues - 288,120 words After three years of dating, Ron admits he cheated on Hermione for two of those years with Daphne Greengrass--and Harry knew all about it. Reeling from the betrayal by her friends and family, Hermione must rebuild her life and discover new bonds with an unlikely group including Theo Nott, Blaise Zabini, and Pansy Parkinson. What happens when Draco Malfoy, her first and deepest love, suddenly reappears in Hermione's life and she finds that her feelings have only grown deeper with time?
An Imperfect Situation by erininoctober - 306,742 words After indulging Ron’s request to take their newly-founded relationship to the next level, Hermione finds herself pregnant just a month after the Battle of Hogwarts. In a post-war society where Pure and Half-blood babies are highly desired, she finds her best option for resolving her situation lies in the hands of the person she trusts least in the world: Draco Malfoy.
An Inconvenience by theBrightCity REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR DUE TO THE ILLEGAL MONETIZATION OF FANFICTION
The Auction by LovesBitca8 - 325,876 words In the wake of the Dark Lord’s triumph over Harry Potter, the defeated must learn their new place. Hermione Granger, the former Golden Girl, has been captured and reduced to human chattel. Sold to the highest bidder as the top prize at an auction of Order members and sympathizers, she is thrust into the rabid, waiting hands of the Death Eaters. But despite the horrors of Voldemort’s new world, help—and hope—seem to arise from the most unlikely of places. PART 3 of the RIGHTS AND WRONGS series.
Aurelian by BittyBlueEyes - 255,436 words Two years after the war, a young stranger pays a visit to the burrow. His arrival alone is baffling, but the news he brings of an upcoming war turns the world upside down. Hermione's quiet, post-war life will never be the same.
Best Shot by AccioMjolnir - 23,649 It's eighth year. Hermione is trying to navigate her post-war friendship with Draco Malfoy and a relationship with Ron Weasley, when she gets an unexpected visit from someone who knows her better than anyone: Herself. Thrown back from the future, an older Hermione drops a bombshell on her: she only has three days to set things right, or Draco dies.
Better Off Forgotten by Delancey654 - 227,936 words The Light side won the battle but lost the war. By Ministry decree, all Mudbloods have been Obliviated and "repatriated" to the Muggle world. When Draco Malfoy seeks out Hermione Granger, he wants only one thing... but gets far more.
Between Us Flows the Nile by theBrightCity REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR DUE TO THE ILLEGAL MONETIZATION OF FANFICTION
Bewitch & Ensnare by LadyBlack3 - 6,070 words The last time she saw either of them was during their last year at Hogwarts after the war. They were budding friends then, but once all was said and done, they all went back to their lives. Five years later, she's single, restless, and working for the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures when a visit from a certain dark fae throws her into the world of night creatures and the best pleasure she had ever experienced.
The Black Rose by DarkCloud190 - 132,730 words After years of a rocky relationship, Hermione Granger is single again, and for the life of her she cannot stop staring at her two friends. Draco Malfoy and Theo Nott both work with her at the DMLE and she is analyzing everything they say, do, or breathe. Surely, she is just imagining it. They have been dating each other for a year now and couldn't possibly be interested in her. Hermione's troubled love life aside, a killer is targeting a specific group of people, putting both Hermione and Theo at risk. This fic was inspired by Sugar and Spice and Bring Him to His Knees.
Breath Mints & Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm - 148,908 words REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR DUE TO THE ILLEGAL MONETIZATION OF FANFICTION For a moment, she's almost giddy. Because Draco Malfoy's been ruined by this war and he's as out of place as she is and — yes, he has scars too. He's got an even bigger one. She wonders whether one day they'll compare sizes.
Brew of a Kind by In_Dreams - 87,048 words They're both accomplished Potioneers, and the coveted role of Potions Master at Hogwarts is up for grabs. Draco and Hermione are each offered one year to earn the position―but they'll have to work together. And only one of them can keep the job.
Broken by inadaze22 - 297,014 words Draco felt something close to pity for the woman in front of him. While that disturbed him to no end, what really disgusted him was the fact that something had broken Hermione Granger’s spirit beyond recognition.
Come Find Me by hopelessravenclaw - 90,453 words Six years after the war, Hermione has a picture-perfect life. She’s married to a loving husband, has the Ministry job she always wanted, and friends who are loyal to the end. So why does she have to glamour away the bruises on her face, as she reaches for her bottle of Muggle pills? No, her life is far from perfect. Draco has lived his life day-to-day for the last six years. After taking over the Malfoy estate from his estranged father and spending most of his time rebuilding the Malfoy name, he realizes he’s missing something in his life. That’s how he finds himself working alongside a certain Golden Girl, who seems to have lost her fire.
Cupid's Arrow by champagneandliterature & Phoenixofslytherin - 160,638 words Dreomione. A secret game is played every year at Hogwarts. It starts at Halloween and finishes at New Year. These are the rules. (1) One Slytherin is paired with one Gryffindor. (2) The couple must not have dated before. (3) All participants must be of age. (4) All participants must have a very open mind.....It starts as a game, but it quickly evolves into something much, much more. The new, tentative unions forged at Halloween grow into supportive relationships, and soon Hermione finds herself part of a friendship group better than any she could ever have imagined. Along the way, Hermione also learns a few things.(1) Draco Malfoy is much nicer than she ever imagined. (2) Magical creatures aren't always scary, and (3) she likes to surrender all control to Theo Nott.......
Damaged Goods by slytherin_after_dark - 150,499 words Hermione, now in her mid-20s, is back at Hogwarts to pursue higher education. Trying to forget the trauma carved into her by the war, she spends one lust-filled night with a certain pureblood. But that night will have consequences. While her personal life unravels, a string of mysterious murders forces her to work together with Draco Malfoy, who himself seems to carry many secrets."He scared her. Not because he wielded killing curses like they were nothing, but because he seemed to understand her in a way that even she didn’t. The more she let him in, the more power he had to destroy her." Come for the smut, stay for the plot.
Murder Mystery
Dark Arts
Hurt / Comfort - PTSD
The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by speechwriter - 289,780 words The night that Harry and Dumbledore return from the cave, the Death Eaters are delayed from reaching the top of the Astronomy Tower for one more minute. Draco Malfoy lowers his wand. A Deathly Hallows rewrite in which Draco accepts Dumbledore's offer to fake his death and go into hiding with the Order of the Phoenix.
Dragon's Heartstrings by pinkinku - 82,050 words High Reeve Draco Malfoy is not only Voldemort’s most trusted Death Eater but an undercover agent for the Order, plotting Voldemort’s downfall from the inside out as well. After a fair trade with the Order, the High Reeve asks for the highest sacrifice – to make the brightest witch of her age Hermione Granger his wife. Inspired by Manacled by senlinyu and The Auction by LovesBitca8
The Erised Effect by Ada_P_Rix, Nadiapolyakova (Rijaya83) - 96,945 words Essentially smut with a little humor. Please do not read if you are looking for something more, as plot does not have a home in this fic. Hermione and Pansy work in a shop together. Draco, Harry, Theo, and Blaise all work together at the Ministry. They all meet up every Friday at the pub to have drinks. Pansy has a new fantasy potion that she likes to call 'The Erised Effect' that she's keen to try out on willing participants ... Boys are so easy to manipulate when alcohol is involved...
The Fallout by orphan_account - 313,288 words Hermione learns about growing up through the redemption of Draco Malfoy.
The Flatmate by madrose_writing - 87,488 words Hermione's new flatmate is driving her mad. Not the one that she's involved in a friends-with-benefits thing, no. The other one. The one that doesn't actually live there, but stays over way too often. The one her flatmate claims is just a friend. And once she finally voices her assumptions, both set out to prove just how wrong she truly is. [Muggle AU]
Five Months Until Summer by allofthelights11 - 27,985 words She's tried three times over holiday break and it hasn't worked out. Now she has a little more than five months until summer when she can try again. It can't be Ron. Even if were someone she was less close to, she can't shag someone she knows, someone she's known since they were all eleven, and have it get around the school. How ridiculous. She straightens her skirt and wraps her tie around her neck to begin tying it before they get too close to Hogsmeade. Her fingers fumble with it absently when she bounces right off a hard chest. Ice-blue eyes narrow down at her. She tries to squeeze by him and maybe she imagines it, but he seems to hesitate a fraction of a second. She ducks under his arm instead and continues on towards her own carriage, wondering why her pulse sped up, and why it won't slow back down now that she's noticed it.
For Your Protection by VeataVesa - 159,054 words Starts partway through HBP. As the wizarding world turns darker, Hermione is gifted a beautiful bracelet with an unsigned note that simply says "For Your Protection". The gifts and notes continue as the Order begins hearing rumors of Muggleborns and "unfit" Purebloods being experimented on by the Muggleborn Registration Commission. As the war comes to a close, the rumored experiments turn from theory to reality for Hermione as she begins working for St.Mungo's and must start tending to her former classmates.
Green Light by SereneMusafir - 442,607 words A journalist sits down with Draco Malfoy, who vanished eight years ago, for his story on why he disappeared and what happened.
I Now Pronounce You Husband, Wife, & Husband by Jello_cubez - 6,087 words “We are gathered here today to witness the union between Husband, Wife, and Lover—one body, one heart, one soul, now and forever.” OR Theodore, Hermione, and Draco are getting married!
An Imperfect Situation by erininoctober - 306,742 words After indulging Ron’s request to take their newly-founded relationship to the next level, Hermione finds herself pregnant just a month after the Battle of Hogwarts. In a post-war society where Pure and Half-blood babies are highly desired, she finds her best option for resolving her situation lies in the hands of the person she trusts least in the world: Draco Malfoy.
In Silence & Submission by gilianeliza - 69,694 words 10 years after the war everything has changed. Enemies turned into friends and lovers. Fear turned into hope. Pain into joy. Everyone has moved on except for Hermione Granger. Nestled within her friend group, now made up of not just Harry and Ginny, but also Theodore Nott, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini and of course Draco Malfoy, she was content to allow the trauma of her past to haunt her. More than just content - it was what she felt she deserved - until one evening Draco Malfoy decided enough was enough. This is a low-stakes, split POV fic that deals heavily with life AFTER the Battle of Hogwarts. You will find the POV of either Hermione or Draco stated in bold italics, in the middle whenever it shifts. Please read all tags as this work deals with BDSM, kink, trauma recovery, & suicidal ideation.
Inkbound by Aneiria - 15,678 words Draco was surprised she had been so interested in his tattoos, but he supposed a swot like Granger probably thought he was an idiot for marking his body like that and had never known anyone as stupid as him before. It was certainly a surprise when she appeared in his broken greenhouse the next day, just as he was inking another rune to his wrist with his wand. ‘What are you doing here, Granger?’ Draco asked, not unkindly. He turned back to his arm, his wand raised as he carried on with the rune he was tattooing in place. For a moment she didn’t reply, but he waited. He had time.
It Ended in a Tie by lacedwithbaneberry - 22,267 words Hermione Granger decides to unwind after a long day of work, but after she pops the cork to a bottle of wine, an unexpected letter slips underneath her door… One from none other than the dreadful DADA Professor. Hermione, determined to find out what exactly she did wrong this time, finishes her drink and storms up to his office, fully intending to give him a mouthful.
Isolation by bexchan - 264,105 words He can't leave the room. Her room. And it's all the Order's fault. Confined to a small space with only the Mudblood for company, something's going to give. Maybe his sanity. Maybe not. "There," she spat. "Now your Blood's filthy too!" DM/HG. PostHBP. Now complete with the epilogue.
Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse by rizzlewrites - 356,342 words After Voldemort, there was this. The clock is ticking to create a cure for the unimaginable horror that currently grips the world. Hermione finds herself unwillingly allied with the most hated man in Wizarding Britain. (Alternate ending: 'La Vie En Rose')
The Lucky Ones by gillianeliza - 4,772 words Everyone is convinced Hermione Granger hates Draco Malfoy and Theodore Nott, but appearances are not always what they seem.
Meddling Magick by MalfoysRaven - 10,543 words It's the Eighth Annual Christmas Gala for the war veterans, the one party they all look forward to each year. What Draco and Theo don’t know, this year’s party is going to bring their newfound destiny to them sooner than expected.
Meet Your Match by morriganmercy - 121,611 words After the war, Draco Malfoy seeks refuge from infamy in the Muggle world. A friendly Muggle couple takes him under their wing, but there’s a problem: they are intent on setting him up with their best friend, Hermione Granger.
Memory Lane by allofthelights11 - 238,776 words When I open my eyes, I’m in Hogwarts’ Great Hall. I’m not surprised by this and turn slowly in place to take in my surroundings. The details are perfect. Dolohov has hired fantastic designers. I don’t know who is doing the grunt work on these, but they’re excellent. What is ‘real’? I question myself and then shut it down. It doesn’t matter. If it feels real, isn’t it real? What’s the difference to the mind? “Alright then,” I say with purpose. “Let me have a companion for the last one, yeah?” Dolohov’s eyes light up and I know I’ve done the right thing. “Anything you like. Who do you want?”
Mine - A Shot at the Finish by allofthelights11 - 190,359 words This picks up at the premature conclusion of Mine, on fanfiction.net, by Curiositykils. Veela Fic set Ten Years after the War. Draco is a Veela. Hermione isn't his Healer. She's just his.
More Than A Thousand Words by olivejuice28 (3 Part Series) - 210,240 words The Wizarding World is rebuilding itself after the Battle, as are the people who were caught up in it. Choices must be made, and paths must be taken if they are to move forward. For many, this is a second chance at life, at happiness, and even at love. Includes:
A Mysterious Case of Mistletoe Fever by RZZMG - 22,268 words Someone is having a sport with Professors Hermione Granger & Draco Malfoy with magical mistletoe. Who could be so devious & to what end? Christmas just got more interesting!
New Romantics by msmerlin - 114,815 words Truth be told, it was probably the accent. God, she loved that accent. Clearly, her ongoing yearlong booty call sessions with yet another British man that she most definitely shouldn’t be sleeping with showed how weak she was for that fucking accent.
Of Paper Cranes and Lies by KLaColeReads - 319,847 words It's a fictional 8th year at Hogwarts. Ron and Hermione's relationship becomes strained when a wedge is placed between the two. The relationship is crumbling. Hermione finds solace during her forced partnership in Potions with Draco Malfoy. A friendship brews and tension begins to rise as desires unfold and Hermione learns there is more behind the dark, tattooed Death Eater persona and the cauldron didn’t partner them simply by chance. As she struggles to maintain the growing lies, and the fight to keep composure unravels she learns she is not the only one with secrets. Their fate is quite different from anything Hermione could have ever imagined. A curse binds 3 hearts to 1 in this story about deceit, entanglement, messy relationships, and chaos.
Omnia Vincit Amor by SyrenGrey - 186,615 words Dark days are here at Hogwarts, and the darkest cloud of all is hanging over Draco Malfoy's head. Already burdened with the impossible task of murdering the Headmaster, life becomes more complex when an elusive prophecy entangles him with a bushy-haired enemy, and a steamy forbidden romance unfolds.
Once More with Feeling by Kyonomiko - 65,401 words Sometimes taking a second look can give you a new perspective. Hermione has difficulty analyzing people once she's made up her mind, but, circumstances as they are, she might not have a choice but to try again.
Other Halves by westxnorthwest - 155,362 words Hermione is returning to Hogwarts, this time as a professor of Muggle Studies. It had been four years since the Battle of Hogwarts and she was more than ready to reclaim her life as her own, rather than live under the pressures of being part of the Golden Trio. Her personal life might be somewhat in shambles, but she’s willing to forge her future and put herself first, for the first time in her life. Little does she know, Draco Malfoy is beginning his tenure as a professor this year too. Her complicated feelings as they pertain to the Malfoy heir resurface as she tries to navigate them, her failing relationship with Ron, and the infancy of her career.
Payback by treen_ziefics - 49,752 words "Think about it, Granger. Who does the Weasel hate most in this school?" He paused, giving her a chance to answer. When she didn't, he carried on, "I know you're intelligent, Granger. If you were to cheat on the Weasel with anyone, who would make him the most angry?"
Perfectly in Pieces by CDLynn - 556,730 words A Golden Girl missing. A Slytherin Prince trapped. An Order holding secrets. And a Dark Lord ruling. Dark Alternate Universe.
The Pheonix Potion by FedonCiadale - 237,812 words Twenty years after the battle of Hogwarts... Harry is the head auror and is worried about cases where Muggleborn children meet with accidents, Ron is a famous Quidditch keeper. Both haven't talked to Hermione for ages and certainly not to her husband, Draco Malfoy. Narcissa Malfoy struggles with a curse, and Neville and Luna try to stay friends with all. The key to solving the problems may lie in the past, a time nobody really wants to revisit and some can't.
Proposition by taylorikari - 94,513 words Hermione Granger comes back to Hogwarts for her eighth year. She has no idea how she ends up on the radar of Draco Malfoy and Theodore Nott but once she does, she realizes her life quite possibly will never be the same. “Draco.” She whispered. A small smile, cold impassive grey eyes looked up. “Cheers, Hermione.” Then the door slammed closed in her face, the sound reverberating throughout the empty corridor. She just stood there, completely stock-still. And she knew for absolute certain that he had cast a Silencio. Because right before it went into effect, she heard the beginning of a yell that rattled her bones, doused her in the pain that she heard in the chords. Hermoine stood there, outside of the room, watching over the door as Draco silently fell apart.
The Registry by WordsWithWays - 22,563 words Three years after the war, a curse is wreaking havoc on fertility in the wizarding world. Now, the Ministry has mandated that those who can still make magical children "do their part" with obligatory dating within The Fertility Registry.
Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 - 312,286 words How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger. The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence. Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that makes sense anymore?
Res Ipsa Loquitur by Halliwell19 - 455,865 words What if Draco Malfoy was sorted into Gryffindor? This is a retelling of the Harry Potter series as if Draco had been in Gryffindor and a slow-burn Dramione friends-to-lovers story.
The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8 - 174,911 words Hermione felt the pounding in her ears again. She would see him for the first time since the Great Hall, gaunt and stricken at the Slytherin table with his mother clutching his arm. She hadn't meant to look for him. Not in the corridors, not beneath the white sheets of the fallen, not on the way to the Chamber of Secrets with Ron, but she was a stupid girl.
The Risk'verse by MissiAmphetamine (Kaleidoscope) - 3 Part Series - 587,918 words REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR The trio's search for the Horcruxes was abandoned when Griphook absconded with the Sword of Gryffindor, leaving the three – traumatized and disheartened – to return to join the rest of the Order in the war against Voldemort. Several months later a maimed, disillusioned, and broken Draco surrenders himself to the Order at the Godric's Hollow house after he earns Voldemort's displeasure, and Hermione finds herself the unwilling warder of the prisoner in the cellar. She may be angry and embittered, damaged by the torture Bellatrix inflicted on her at the Malfoy Manor months ago, but she's still Hermione Granger; a bleeding heart who can't stand to see suffering, and Draco Malfoy is suffering. Includes:
Gravitation REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR
The Risk - Reward Ratio REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR
The Just World Fallacy REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR
The Ruins by In_Dreams - 60,017 words Drreomione. After years of effort, Hermione’s research turns up the location of a mythical treasure―but she isn’t alone in the hunt. She has the expertise; they have the expedition. They’re all about to find more than they bargained for.
Sapere Aude Professor Malfoy by a CanadianMuggle - 65,219 words Professor Malfoy has been teaching at Hogwarts for almost a decade when his life is upended. He has always been grateful to Harry Potter for keeping his secrets from the war but his resolve is tested when Hermione reappears.
Shifts by LumosLyra - 57,893 words REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR After a particularly nasty fight with Ron, Hermione ends up shacking up with the three returning eighth-year Slytherins where she finds herself inexplicably tangled up in the affections of two wizards. “Theo grasped Draco’s hand as the two of them watched her closely before Draco spoke to her in a calm, gentle voice. “You live with us now, Granger. Do you understand?”
The Silver Arrows Consulting Agency by Aneiria - 8,350 words ‘You know why we can’t tell people the truth, Granger,’ Draco said sadly, making Hermione hiss in anger even as she knew he spoke the truth. ‘If people found out about either our relationship or mine and Theo’s… true nature, it would destroy you. Professionally, politically. You’d never be able to work in the public eye again.’
The Silver Envelope by sinflowerr81 - 192,647 words “Tell me again to release you, Granger. Tell me again that you just want to be friends.” It’s been five years since Draco last spoke to Granger. Things are different now, and though earning her trust will be a challenge, he can’t seem to keep himself away. Hermione has been busy advocating for elves around the world, but when her breakup with Ron turns her life upside-down, she knows there’s only one person who can help her. Alternating POVs between Hermione and Draco. Slow burn, eventual smut, light dom/sub. Diverges from canon after Voldemort's defeat.
Simply Irresistible by bookwork1993 - 77,494 words Draco gave a cocky grin. "I am going to give you a makeover." "I'm sorry what?" "You heard me Granger, I'm going to give you a makeover that will make every man want you, and make Weasley die of regret. You will be simply irresistible."
The Slytherin Princess by Taylorikari - 78,277 words When Hermione Granger returns to Hogwarts for her eighth year, she finds herself re-sorted into Slytherin. “Take off that fucking dress, Hermione.” Theo snapped as he kicked off his trainers and tore his jumper off with ease. There was just an expanse of olive skin and a sculpted chest, his body making Hermione pant. “Granger, I would listen to Theo, he’s really not pleased with you,” Draco said, his trainers being neatly placed by the sofa as he stripped off his jumper, throwing it onto the floor next to Theo’s. Hermione was sitting there, the naked torso of Draco with his seeker body and Sectumsempra scars on one side and Theo with his bedroom eyes and pouty mouth on the other. So she did what any witch with half a brain would do at that moment. She took off her fucking dress.
The Stars Above Us by embersofapril - 200,988 words He remains silent at first, clearly unsure of what to say next. The temperature feels hot, he thinks, especially for the dungeon's standards. He feels as if he can see the air particles between them, perhaps even count how many separate them from one another.
A Study in Risk Management by meggowaffle - 16,241 words Sometimes, life takes you in a strange direction. For Hermione, the snowball began when Hugo left for school, and things felt strangely empty. Everything unraveled after that. Nearly a year later, a chance encounter with Draco and Theo leads to an unexpected friendship that blooms into something more.
Sugar and Spice by InLoveWithForever - 156,052 words Contrary to what she claimed, it wasn’t grass and new parchment and spearmint toothpaste she smelled. A mind-boggling amalgamation of confusion followed by a peripheral realization, and then instantaneous fear made her flush so severely that the room went fuzzy around the edges of her vision as she choked out the lie. It was old parchment housed in the restricted section, tart green apples, and something spicy—not cinnamon, cloves?—that lingered inside her nostrils. She was woozy, her lids drooping heavily, even as a small part of her brain screamed at how wrong this was. A larger, louder part of her shoved the shame down in favor of baser instincts. Those instincts dampened and dissipated and the shame crowded in the further removed she was from the delicate, unmistakable scent wafting from the cauldron.
Timeless Series by alexandra_emerson – 4 Part Series - 311,311 words Draco breaks a time-turner and starts jumping around in time. When he sees he's married to Hermione in the future, he's horrified and fights against it. Meanwhile, his future self is coming to the past to charm Hermione. Includes:
Trust & Lies by macxboyle - 200,362 words Weeks before the beginning of their Sixth Year at Hogwarts, Hermione Granger saves Draco Malfoy's life. Compelled to lie about it, Hermione's friendships become strained, and she finds an unexpected companion and confidante in Draco. Increasingly becoming the keeper of each other's secrets, they discover that truth and lies have little to do with trust. Years 6 + 7, with Sixth Year roughly following plot of HBP, but a complete reimagining of Seventh Year/DH.
Truth, Lies, and Storytelling by BreatthhOfThePhoenix - 122,700 words When Hermione and Draco uncover a familiar new film called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” they learn that the wizarding world may not be as well hidden as they thought.
Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir - 41,425 words Granger, Your mistake is assuming I have better angels at all. -D.M.
Wait and Hope by mightbewriting - 94,946 words “Harry,” Hermione began, voice very controlled, but she could feel the blade of panic slicing at her vocal cords. “Why was Draco Malfoy just screaming bloody murder about his,” and the word almost strangled her as she said it, “Wife?” Harry's green eyes blew wide. Healer Lucas pinched the bridge of her nose, clearly displeased with the recent series of events. “He was referring to you, my dear,” she said. “That was the other question you got wrong. Your name is Hermione Jean Granger-Malfoy.” Hermione had to be sedated again.
What It Means to Live by allofthelights11 - 127,475 words Hermione runs a confidential lab, trying to unravel Dolohov's curse from the fifth-year battle in the Department of Mysteries. No one knows it's slowly killing her. Least of all Draco Malfoy's loyal friends, who can no longer tolerate his insufferable crush and hand deliver him to Hermione at last.
Xoana, or Cult Effigies by Seselt - 36,468 words The Ministry in their great magnanimity has decided to release low-risk Death Eaters into the custody of Muggle-borns for reeducation. Hermione will teach Draco and Theo all sorts of new things. They will teach her how to be free.
Incomplete Fics / WIPs:
Don't Look Back by Onyx_and_Elm REMOVED FROM A03 BY THE AUTHOR DUE TO THE ILLEGAL MONETIZATION OF FANFICTION It’s the smell of it. Chemical. Bitter and sharp as a raw edge on metal. Just a hint of it as she passes him at breakfast — but enough to stop her dead, mid-step. There is Wolfsbane in his tea.
The Dragon, the Unicorn, and the Kelpie by TheStoryteller4 Returning to Hogwarts to finish their 8th year wasn't going to be easy for anyone, least of all Draco Malfoy. He knows he will be an outcast and target because of the part he played during The Second Wizarding War, but he has his best friend and boyfriend Theodore Nott by his side. The boys have a secret--or at least they suspect they do: they're soulmates, along with a third, and they think they know who she is; but because of their backgrounds and other external elements, approaching her and convincing her that she has not one but two soulmates--then getting her to want to actually be with them--will be nearly impossible.
Metamorphosis by LouisaCaraballo 1995, the year Hermione Granger found herself orphaned, Dean Thomas found out that he wasn't quite as Muggleborn as he'd thought, Sirius Black decided that it was time to rehabilitate the Black Family once and for all, and Remus Lupin decided that it was time to quit wallowing and marry the love of his life. This is a story of finding and defining family and standing up for what you believe even if it isn't the most comfortable.
NottPott - Harry Potter Universe
The Heir to the House of Prince by A_LoveUnlaced & elph13 - 648,522 words It's summer of 4th year and Harry's all alone, dealing with his grief and the sudden revelation that James Potter is not his father. Support comes in a strange form. The form of Theo Nott, son of a Death Eater. A strange friend who says he'll help him find his true father, whoever this Lord Prince might be.
Zutara - Avatar the Last Airbender Universe
I'm sorry, but you will never be able to convince me that Aang and Katara were supposed to be together. We all know that the one true pairing was Zuko and Katara. If you disagree, we simply cannot be friends.
Zutara Fics I've Personally Read:
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Moonlight and Sunshadow by GrapefruitTwostep - 115,284 words The Dragon offered Katara a deal: protection for her family and tribe if she lived with it for a year and a day. And she said yes. Because what other way was there to save her people? But there was more to the dragon than Katara bargained for. "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" retelling, Beauty and the Beast Vibes, A Curse & A Quest, Aged-Up Characters
Fic Recommendations I Haven't Read (Yet):
A Matter of Honor by Adirdere Almost 4 years after the war. Aang is engaged to Katara and is up to Zuko to teach him the facts of life. Yep, the bees and the birds. Crazy kings, bananas, and the ultimate contest for the hand of a reluctant maiden.
And You Feel Your Heart (Taking Root in Your Body) by raisindeatre "No one is now what they were before the war." - Catherynne Valente After everything - the comet, the war, the coronation - Katara tries to find the road back to herself. Somewhere along the way, she also finds the road to Zuko.
ATLA Book 4: Ashes by elayne cypher Both Ozai & Azula have been defeated, but they have left behind a nation that is both divided & in turmoil. As Zuko & gang try to restore a shattered world, a new enemy will emerge from the shadows, threatening Zuko & the one he holds most dear. Zuko will be faced with his toughest dilemma yet: will he follow his duty or follow his heart?
The Blackfish and the Dragon by ama Katara grew up in the Southern Water Tribe under the tutelage of Hama, the only waterbender ever to have escaped Fire Nation captivity. When Zuko arrives at the South Pole, seeking the Avatar, they are more than ready to defend him. Iroh watches as his beloved nephew throws himself at the ice walls again and again in an impossible siege–-and resolves to do anything it takes to save his nephew from himself. With the assistance of the Order of the White Lotus, he deposes his brother on the Day of the Black Sun. A week later, the Southern Water Tribe received a petition for peace and a proposal of marriage.
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence - No War
Aged-Up
Secret Relationship
Clothe Me in Seasons, Dress Me in Snow by sadladybug "It is not the memorial she deserves, nor the one she would want. But it can't be helped. He owns no property in the other nations, and he needed to keep her close. Closer than she was in life, anyway." Zuko's reflections on a life lived and a life that could have been. Told in four arcs: melancholy, slow dancing, unrequited, and cobalt blue/vigil.
The Color of the Stars by bluenebulae “Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” ― ConfuciusOne moment changes the course of history. Katara and Zuko are imprisoned by the Fire Nation Army during the Day of Black Sun, and when they escape, they find themselves adrift in the Fire Nation with no one to rely on but each other. With only six weeks before Sozin’s Comet arrives and four nations to cross, the pair must track down Katara’s allies, save the world—and learn to trust each other. Canon divergent from Part 2 of 'Day of Black Sun.'
The Dragon and the Siren by StrawberryCatBeans Hades x Persephone inspired. In a land of gods and spirits, Katara is the daughter of the Sea, and Zuko is the powerful and reclusive God of the Fire Realms. The often misunderstood Fire Lord kidnaps the Water Maiden but is not the beast so many think.
Fall of the White Lotus by Boo-82 Three years after the war Zuko is living a life of duty while Katara reluctantly travels the world with Aang. When General Iroh orders them to find Zuko's mother and save his Order they seize the opportunity with both hands. It's the beginning of an adventurous journey of discovery, but as time runs out a rising threat puts their bond to the test.
Finding Balance by ThisMudbloodChasesFairyTails After the Fire Nation caused a century-long war-torn world, it is up to the Avatar and his friends to bring back peace and balance to the world, and their own hearts.
Alternate Universe
Heavily Series Based
One-shot
Following Blue by Boogum One waterbender, one masked swordsman, and an ostrich-horse named Scratch. They didn't seem to have much in common, but circumstance changes everything, and sometimes new friendships will be formed whether you want them to or not. Just ask the Blue Spirit.
Forced Proximity
The Games We Play by Em Dixon Sometimes, Zuko and Katara played a game called "no touching". This time, Katara took things to a new level. She would break him.
Very Spicy
Zero Plot
Ice Princess by veggiebulma The story starts right after Southern Raiders and continues until many years after the war when Katara must marry by her twentieth birthday. Many benders wish for her hand but she can't get over one night before the end of the war.
I'm Still Here by owedbetter 'You see me." And somehow, that makes all the difference.
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
POD-FIC Available
Jasmine by Yorushike Katara, the traveling companion of the Avatar, had always dreamed of the day the war would end, but she had never thought that she would be forced to marry Firelord Zuko, who was said to have killed his own father, for this to happen. Zuko had no other goal than to repent for his sins and bring peace to the world, even if both his allies and enemies feared and hated him.
Alternate Universe
Karma's Punishment by Zarbar Set after Puppet Master. Doesn't follow into the eclipse. In this story, the eclipse is still a month away. And Aang is still being childish.
Mending Wounds by FictionIsSocialInquiy 'The Fire Prince is older. You can see it in the calmness of his expression, the relaxed carriage of his shoulders. He is smiling at her. She's never seen the Fire Lord's son smile.' While lost in the Foggy Swamp, searching for her brother and her Avatar, Katara is haunted by visions of the Fire Nation's disgraced prince. Visions of peace after war, visions of honor and secrets...
My Heart Burns for You by alwaysZutarian Four years have passed since the end of the war, but as they meet again and encounter many obstacles, Zuko and Katara realize that whom their hearts truly burn for is one another. Can they love each other knowing they will hurt those who love them? What will become of them when a new enemy appears with a vengeful plot to destroy everything they had worked for to bring peace?
Night Terrors by Eastonia In which Sokka observes, Hakoda notices, Suki experiences, Zuko and Katara react and the Fire Nation court comments on the behavior of their Fire Lord and Lady. Western Air Temple onwards.
One-shot
Once Around the Sun by eleventy7 Later, Katara can see how it all fell apart. Azula in her cell, growing roses; Zuko surrounded by enemies, slowly dying; their friends in the Earth Kingdom, safely escaping. And herself at the center of it, saving lives and breaking promises. Set after the finale, eventual Zutara.
Slow burn
Action/Adventure
In-depth Azula Character Development
Detailed Relationship Building
Othered by thewhiitelotus Katara lives a simple life, as is demanded by the society that has pushed her out and cast her aside. But her whole world will change when a stranger with glowing gold eyes wanders into her tiny village with a story of greater evil. Zuko is on a quest of utmost importance, and he's going to need Katara's help if they want to save the world from certain destruction. Adventure, love, mystery, and danger await the two of them as they travel the country in search of a way to save their world, even if it doesn't want them.
Aged-Up Characters
Alternate Universe - Bending, but Different
Alternating POV
Found Family
Our Fortunes Together by Escapist_Velocity Ozai has a plan to finally end the hundred-year-long war and secure the Fire Nation's power over all four elements. It starts with marrying Zuko the daughter of the Southern Water Tribe chief.
Ozai's Vengeance by Fandomme Twelve years after the final battle, Zuko summons Katara to heal the victims of an epidemic spreading throughout the Fire Nation.
Pride & Politics by melps Three years after the Comet, Katara leaves Aang. After a mysterious message from the spirit world, Katara leaves home for the Fire Nation. She takes on the role of Ambassador for her people while facing bad omens from the spirit world, threats on Zuko's life, and the royal family's best-kept secret.
Post-series Continuation
Slow Burn
Rescue Me by hootowl “Because they're going to arrest me for earth bending.” And they did, but things didn't go according to plan. Failure had never even crossed her mind. A capture! fic...of sorts.
Alternate Reality - Canon Divergence
Slow Burn
Southern Light by colourwhirled A world where the Avatar has disappeared from memory. Where Sozin’s Conquest was successful. Where the unsteady order of the empire is threatened as members of the royal family are picked off one by one and lines are slowly drawn in the sand. One last chance for peace forces an unlikely alliance between a homesick waterbender, a carefree Air Nomad, a runaway Earth Kingdom heiress, and the fire lord's inscrutable son. Together they must learn to shed old enmities and become the balance they seek to restore to the world.
Stormbenders by Fandomme Deep in the Fire Nation jungle, the Gaang meets a group of rogue water ninjas who send Zuko and Katara on a mission to retrieve Ozai's secret battle plans.
The Slow Path by Tazmainian Devil Eight years after the fall of Ozai, Aang returns to the friends he left behind.
The Sparrowkeet Series by audreyii_fic Ba Sing Se has fallen and Katara has been captured by the Fire Nation; a more adult take on the potential progression of Season 3.
Alternate Universe
Interconnected One-Shots
Spicy
The Summit by AJLenoire To commemorate the end of the Hundred Years' War and to ensure nothing like that ever happens again, the Four Nations agreed to hold a Summit every year. Two weeks of political talks, cultural immersion, and utter harmony. As Fire Lord, Zuko is in charge of hosting the first, set in the Fire Nation capital. As war heroes, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Suki and of course, Aang are among the guests. However, as Katara finds herself yearning for a life beyond that of the Avatar's faithful companion, it appears that politics will not be the only turbulent waters they have to navigate.
Twist Me to the Left by GrapefruitTwostep So here Zuko is, with no family, no band, and no more record contract. Just another punker with a guitar who thinks he's got what it takes. Then he meets Avatar, the band breaking all the rules. They've got everything going for them, the rising star and they're everything Zuko isn't. But maybe, just maybe, they want a new guitarist. As long as the pretty keyboardist with the blue eyes doesn't murder Zuko first.
Alternate Universe - Rock Band, No Bending
Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll
Punk/Emo Zuko
Two Sides of the Sea by anothersilentwriter There are two different versions of Katara. One of them sings for blood and controls the drums of heartbeats, and the other stops the tears and heartbreak. She switches between them as easily as a wave crashing into the shore returns to the sea. Zuko is the only one who has seen both.
Incomplete Fics / WIPs:
The Bottom of a Swimming Pool by d-dulcet When Zuko discovers there may be a chance to find Ursa, he travels with the one person he knows will understand the importance of this mission—Katara. Unfortunately, even the end of the Hundred Year War isn't enough to stabilize the world and Zuko must decide just what risks he's willing to take to bring his mother home.
Incendiary by Anonymous Bizarrely, the first thing Katara felt was a wave of relief. Zuko. Not Ozai. They just wanted her to marry Prince Zuko. And then the horror of it washed over her, cold and harsh and insistent; an iron grip on her heart.
Arranged Marriage
Aged-Up Characters
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
Forced Proximity
Something Brewing by Draco_sollicitus When Katara returns to visit the Fire Nation after nearly a year away, Zuko is struck by how much his feelings towards her have changed. It's all he can do to not blurt his emotions out to her, or to make a fool of himself -- but, with some advice from Uncle Iroh, Zuko decides to be patient in his courting of the Waterbender. And, it yields some ... interesting results.
Post-Canon
Other Avatar the Last Airbender Universe
Salvage by MuffinLance - 127,145 words Mid-Season-One Zuko is held for ransom by Chief Hakoda. Ozai's replies to the Water Tribe's demands are A+ Parenting. Hakoda is… deeply concerned, for this son that isn't his, and who might be safer among enemies than with his own father.
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