@sitp-recs Hey Liv! I hope today has been filled with all the love and goodness you deserve. Happy Fanniversary, you amazing, amazing human.
I have my own small contribution, based on “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers. Liv, I hope you enjoy this.
Draco clutched Harry’s hand like a lifeline; he could feel him trying to squeeze back but unable to under the tight grip.
He watched the Weasleys gathered around the table, each of them regarding Draco with blank, thoughtful expressions. “Sorry we’re late,” Harry said with a small smile. “Room for two more?”
The silence was thick. Draco swallowed, and tried to will his feet to carry him briskly out of the Burrow, but this time it was Harry who held his hand too tightly to move, anchoring him to the moment, to his inevitable fate. Draco steeled himself and tried to focus on the blinking Christmas lights, the red and green decorations that filled the cozy home.
He cleared his throat. “I wouldn’t want to intrude—”
“Who’s here—Oh!” A woman who Draco recognized as the matriarch of the house strode into the room, carrying a large tray filled with steaming slices of turkey. “Harry,” she said with a bright grin, and Draco braced himself as she set down the tray on the table and approached them where they stood at the door. “You’re looking much too hungry, my dear, and you!” She turned to Draco, who clenched his jaw. “I’m afraid you’ll simply blow away!” She tsked, shaking her head. “We’ll simply have to change that, won’t we? Come in and eat! And close that door before the chill ruins my food, will you, Harry dear? Draco, I’ve saved you a seat next to me—” as she rambled, she took Draco’s hand with a smile and led him toward the table.
Draco started after her and looked at Harry over his shoulder, bewildered and slightly frightened. Harry grinned in return, moving to close the door before he caught up to Draco and the woman, who insisted on being called ‘Molly,’ sat them down at the table. The rest of the family had started conversing lowly, stirring with the low hum of small talk.
Draco sat between Harry and Molly, the former reaching under the table to squeeze his hand again as the latter began serving him heaps of turkey and mashed potatoes and stuffing and cranberry sauce. The table had erupted into loud, bright conversation, laughter and warmth filling the air.
Draco looked at Harry, who smiled at him again and leaned next to him, whispering, “See? Not so bad.”
Draco nodded, allowing himself a shaky smile. “No,” he whispered back. “Not so bad.”
Happy May! This month marks this blog’s two-year anniversary and a very much appreciated follower milestone. I never imagined that small quarantine project would last this long, but I’m incredibly happy to be part of this community, and grateful for the special friends I made along the way. My mind usually goes blank when I try to think of ways to celebrate but I wanted to do something different from what I’ve done in the past so here’s an idea: why not give a shoutout to authors and fics that have been around for a while but I rarely see being recced? I noticed some of these writers aren’t on Tumblr so this is about helping fellow readers find hidden gems they may not find otherwise. I wasn’t able to write reviews for each fic but I’ve listed the main tropes, hopefully everyone will find something for their tastes. Happy readings!!
Such an underrated author! I love the light and soothing depth of their works, and how they combine humor, angst and deliciously hot smut into charming slice-of-life that feel both fresh and creative. And the werewolf fics are *chef’s kiss* for those who enjoy some found family goodness! Speaking of, An Act of Kindness is my all-time favorite flatmates romance, and one of the fics I reread the most. Enjoy!
As Draco leaned on the wall to wait for them to get dressed, he could not help feeling like he had done a very kind thing by disrupting them. Someone should give Potter a better rogering than that sorry sod had. The man had saved the bloody world—okay, mostly Europe—the least someone could do was give him a proper shag. Read my rechere.
A Strange Sort of Fluff (2014, E, 10k) - meet cute, sex workers to lovers, non-linear / double POV narrative, healthy relationship!
Harry and Draco run into one another in the strangest of places -a porn set.
After Teddy transforms into a werewolf for the first time Harry and Andromeda don’t know what to do. They consult an adult werewolf to help Teddy adjust and that werewolf turns out to be one Draco Malfoy. Read my rec here.
The Elusive Mate (2014, E, 25k) - werewolf Drarry, soulmates, organic falling in love, found family, long-haired Draco as a treat
Harry had done it (a) to save lives and (b) because the idea of him being Malfoy’s mate was clearly ridiculous, but now he had to tell Malfoy. Read my rec here.
Happy Anniversary, Liv! Your blog brings me endless joy. I’ve discovered so many authors and fics through you. Your dedication, thoughtfulness, and love for reading are almost unsurpassed in fandom. Thank you for taking the time to highlight your favorite reads, showcase new authors, and spread the love of fandom far and wide ❤️ Cheers @sitp-recs! Hope to see your around tumblr for many more anniversaries
