#christmas reading

does anyone have any books they would recommend reading at winter or during Christmas? 

Who doesn’t love a good holiday fic to get into the right mood for the festive season? We certainly do.

With the holidays drawing closer, we thought we’d share a compilation of Christmassy fics written by the collab’s authors.

 Christmassy Drarry Fics (<5K)

All The Songs That Remind Me Of Youby@ladderofyears (T, 2,515)

Harry and Draco are driving to The Burrow on Christmas Eve when their children finally fall asleep. Listening to a soundtrack of Harry’s favourite songs, the two wizards pass an hour reminiscing about their Eighth Year at Hogwarts and remember just how they fell in love.

A New Family Traditionby@ladderofyears (T, 3,577)

Draco is pregnant and exhausted after a busy day at the Apothecary while Harry is excited and and full of Christmas cheer.
This is a small fic where they talk about their new baby, the Christmases of their childhoods and discover a new family tradition of their own.

Boyfriend In A Tangleby@ladderofyears (G, 341)

Draco manages to get himself tangled in Muggle Christmas lights.

Christ Had John, and I Have Harryby@aedwritesfic (G, 800)

After researching bonding ceremonies for his best friend’s wedding, Draco and Harry walk the grounds of Malfoy Manor.

DracoHarry100 Christmas Ficsby@ladderofyears (G-M, 24x100)

Drarry Advent 2020by@ladderofyears (G-M, 24x100)

‘For Harry’by@evaeleanor (T, 363)

On Christmas Eve Harry gets a surprising present.

How to Ruin Your Favourite Shoesby@drarrelie (G, 365)

Draco has been fighting the pull all day, but with only months left until his wedding to Astoria, it’s getting harder and harder to resist…
This work is part of a series of connected weekly drabbles written during 2020.

Just Another December Nightby@ladderofyears (T, 4,863)

A heartbroken Draco is finally cajoled into dating again by Pansy, but he gets the shock of his life when he sees who else is waiting at the restaurant.

Lovely Weather for a Sledge Ride (Together With You)by@drarrelie (T, 1,166)

The snow is glittering in the sun and the Eighth Years can’t resist heading out to savour it, revisions and essays be damned. Only question is, can Harry coax his roommate to join them?

Of Mistletoe and Malfoyby@jessica-doom (T, 1,370)

“I don’t have a scheme!”
Hermione ignored his protest, too busy apparently consulting with the Slytherins by way of cryptic eye contact. Daphne lifted one too-skinny eyebrow. Theo huffed a disbelieving noise which felt far more insulting than any actual insult could have. And Blaise… Well, Blaise was still actually trying to cram despite the distraction of the mystery mistletoe.

Photographic Evidenceby@janieohio (G, 1,536)

It’s Christmas, and Harry and Draco are newly engaged. But even now, Harry likes to snoop. When he finds some old pictures in Draco’s childhood bedroom, old vows of secrecy are endangered and some relationships will never be the same.

Potions N.E.W.T.s, Potions N.E.W.T.sby@eva-eleanore (G, 394)

Harry really hates studying for his N.E.W.T.s, especially for Potions.

Snow Falling on Usby@bottseveryflavorbeans (T, 4,652)

It is Christmas Eve, Draco has roped Harry into helping him break into Snape’s potions stores for an ingredient. Harry agrees because he owes Draco for all his help in potions. So invisibility cloak in hand, they head off to Snape’s stores, but things go wrong and they end up in detention on Christmas Eve.

The Birds And The Beesby@drarrymadhatterstuff (T, 1,107)

After walking in on 18-year-old Teddy and 17-year-old James being intimate, Harry and Draco decide to tackle the situation head-on. Their solution? A sex talk over breakfast. What could go wrong?

The Decorationby@ladderofyears (G, 273)

Harry finds a Christmas decoration that belonged to his mother.

Work Of Artby@ladderofyears (E, 1,782)

Quidditch player Harry Potter returns from his tour of America with an extra special Christmas gift for Draco Malfoy.

Christmassy Drarry Fics (+5K)

25 Days of Draco and Harryby@ladderofyears​ (M, 5,299)

A series of interconnected drabbles where Harry attempts to convince Draco to adore Christmas as much as he does. Draco, of course, just loves Harry.

A Series of Unfortunate Ghostsby@bottseveryflavorbeans  (E, 25,650)

It’s sixth year and Draco Malfoy’s life is about to change thanks to some meddlesome ghosts who show him the path he is on is not the only path for him. Between their ghoulish advice and some deep soul searching, Draco regains some of the hope he lost.

Bill | Comfort & Joyby@jessica-doom (M, 5,461)

In a way it never had before, Christmas suddenly felt so entirely domestic to Draco. This likely was in direct result of the floral apron tied around his waist and the scents of laborious cooking and spice-scented candles in the air. But the feeling went even deeper than those surface signs. It was an intrinsic feeling he had of warmth and wholeness, so new and unlike anything else.
A feeling which was very nearly ruined when Harry brought an unexpected guest to Christmas Eve dinner.
Part 4 of Comfort in the Unexpected

Christmas Day with the Potter-Malfoysby@ladderofyears (T, 13,599)

It’s Christmas Day at the Potter-Malfoy house in Chelsea.
Join Draco Malfoy - thirty-six and already a father of four - as he copes with Harry’s inability to let their teenage daughter grow up, their squabbling, magical twin boys and the most theatrical toddler in England. Will he ever find the five little minutes that he so desperately needs?

Christmas Memoriesby@janieohio (E, ~30K, WIP)

It’s Draco’s first Christmas living with Harry, and okay, maybe it’s a little bit “extra”, but he’s Draco sodding Malfoy and if he wants to give Harry the best Christmas ever, it’s his right as his boyfriend. So strap on your Santa hat and hang on tight, because this is going to be a bumpy and, slightly ridiculous, sleigh ride.
One chapter posted each day for 25 days. Set in the That’s Life Together universe but can be read alone.

Cold Hands, Warm Heartby@janieohio (E, 5,953)

Draco should probably be freaking out. He’s stranded in a frozen wilderness with no wand, no supplies, and no way home. But he isn’t freaking out, and it’s totally NOT because he has his Auror partner with him. Not even a little bit. Or maybe a little bit. But probably not. Now, if only that little cabin they found had more than one bed.

Fred | He Lives in Youby@drarrelie (G, 6,931)

When the whirlwind that is Harry Potter approaches him to commission a portrait, Draco knows he has to say no. Too bad the annoyingly cheerful git won’t let him.
Or, how getting to know a deceased Weasley turns out to be a life-changing experience.

George | The Night When All Your Dreams Are Supposed To Come Trueby@ladderofyears (T, 6,543)

Arsenal are on the telly, so Harry and George settle in to enjoy the match. As they watch, Harry tells his best mate the story of what occurred on Christmas Eve, and how Draco Malfoy and he went from being friends to being something far more significant.

Of Christmas Shopping and Surprising Giftsby@eva-eleanore (T, 6,030)

Of course, Draco can help Harry with his Christmas shopping, no problem at all. He might be in love with the git, but feelings can be ignored.
Or not?

Santa Claus is Coming to Townby@drarrelie (G, 7,039)

Teddy knows exactly what to wish for when Uncle Harry takes him to meet Santa Claus. Now he’s just hoping Santa will be able to deliver.

Santa Claus is Comingby@drarrelie (E, 13,761)

Harry is mortified to learn what Teddy asked Santa Claus to bring him for Christmas. Only question is, will Santa be able to deliver?
The E-rated version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

That Christmasby@janieohio (T, 18,729)

25 years of Christmases in the life of Harry, Draco, and their friends and family.
25 drabbles, one per day, set in my That’s Life Togetheruniverse.

The Best Giftby@ladderofyears (E, 28,410)

Harry Potter’s whole world is upturned when he discovers that his close friend and colleague Draco Malfoy is pregnant by an unknown wizard.

This Time Next Yearby@janieohio (E, 5,310)

Their kids are friends, their friends are friends, and though Harry and Draco have floated through each other’s lives for decades, it’s never been like this. Tonight, at Neville and Pansy’s Christmas party, something clicks, and things will never be the same.

(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love by @drarrelie and @janieohio (T, 45,138)

Life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan. That’s what Draco’s mother always used to tell him, but Merlin, who could have predicted how right she would be?
A story about feisty dragons, loneliness, family, and friends — and finding love in places you least expect.
A Drarry cover of the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping.

Also available in podfic format, thanks to the amazing @melcarrianna

To Live, or Just Exist — That is the Questionby@drarrelie (E, 96,450)

Living with the Weasleys after the war turns out to be more challenging than Harry could ever imagine. So, when he finally finds some peace and quiet in Andromeda’s cottage, he’s not going to give it up easily. Not even if it means he’s going to have to live under the same roof as that annoying blond git. Now, if only he didn’t have to look so bloody gorgeous it might have been a little easier.
How Shakespeare, a crossword and a sleeping baby can turn enemies into friends, and maybe even friends into lovers.

Christmassy Non-Drarry Fics

Always Been a Morning Person (Scorbus)by@ladderofyears​ (M, 1,161)

Just an average December morning in the Potter-Malfoy house. Expect spilled cereal, list making and just a few lustful thoughts.

Better Late than Never(Scorbus)by@ladderofyears​ (T, 1,441)

Albus Severus Potter had never felt quite so humiliated in his life. He could no longer deny the truth. He had been stood up for a date. Scorpius Malfoy was supposed to have been here twenty-five minutes ago, which either made him very, very late indeed or meant he was not coming…
Albus Potter has finally got the date of his dreams, with fellow Ministry worker Scorpius Malfoy. But he’s late! Lets hope this Christmas tale has a happy ending.

Christmas in St. Mungo’s doesn’t have to be all bad (Lily Luna/Lorcan) by @ladderofyears​ (G, 614)

An early Christmas present arrives for Lorcan and Lily.

Christmas Lights in Hogsmeade (Scorbus, Hinny)by@ladderofyears​ (T, 1,344)

It is Christmastime in Hogsmeade. Ginny reflects on her past, her children and the happiness that Scorpius has brought to her son’s life.

I’d Rather Dress as An Elf (Drastoria)by@ladderofyears​ (G, 999)

Draco considers some of the different Christmases that he has experienced throughout his life.

It Happened One Night(Linny)by@aedwritesfic (E, 2,297)

Confessions and acts of love are made at the Burrow.

Have a Biscuit, Hooch(KittyHawk)by@aedwritesfic (E, 2,112)

Rolanda Hooch has a difficult time wrangling the Christmas tree. Minerva decides to reward her efforts.
Part 3 of Biscuits & Broomsticks

My Best Friend (My Heart)(Wolfstar)by@evaeleanor (T, 1,102)

The day of the annual Gryffindor Christmas Party poses one of the hardest challenges for Remus.

Take On Me(Dramionarry)by@janieohio (E, 8,644)

It’s nearly a decade after the war, plenty of time for the world to have moved on and Draco to have become friends with Harry and Hermione. But Draco wants to be more than friends, and it only takes a couple of Firewhisky-inspired dances and wine-laced kisses to find out that he’s not the only one ready to take their friendships to the next level.

Twinkling Lights(Destiel)by@jessica-doom (T, 3,308)

Castiel loves Christmas lights. Even on a freezing Christmas Eve, he won’t waste his opportunity to savor his favorite part of the holidays. What he doesn’t anticipate, however, is bonding with a stranger over his brilliant twinkling lights. Nor does he ever even hope for the comfort he ends up finding in that night and that man.

Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes make perfect Christmas Presents (Gen)by@ladderofyears​ (G, 1,399)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Take a sneaky look at the inner workings of Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes and learn about some of the fabulous products they sell.
But is it the most wonderful time of year for George?