March HP Recs

[gracerene]

I didn't actually read *too* much HP fanfic this month, since I was reading quite a lot in other fandoms. But I still found a few gems this month. :D

Title: Reparatio
Author: astolat
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~17,363
Content/Warnings: fake/pretend relationship (sort of), bottom!harry
Summary: Draco snorted. “I’m not reduced to penury. I want something considerably beyond money, and I rather think you’re the only one can give it to me.”
“You want the Invisibility Cloak,” Harry said, flatly. He’d half expected as much; it was the only thing he had that Draco could want—
“Don’t be stupid, Potter,” Draco said. “I want my reputation back.”
Oh this fic was just delightful! LOVED Draco's characterization in this, and the chemistry between him and Harry was fantastic. Really wonderful relationship development and an interesting plot. I really liked Draco's job here. :)

Title: House Proud
Author: astolat
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Rating: R (But I think PG-13 might be more accurate)
Word count: ~23,110
Content/Warnings: forced proximity, shared bed
Summary: His house liked Draco Malfoy more than him.
Really wonderfully fascinating fic with Grimmauld Place taking a shine to Draco and eventually trapping him and Harry inside. I loved the personality of the house, and the details here were intricate and really quite amazing. I also thought the spin on the pure-blood traditions made for quite the interesting read. Oh, and, of course, some gorgeous characterizations. Loved Harry's fire here. :)

Title: Fuck-Up
Author: gryffindorj
Pairing: James Sirius/Teddy
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 1,684
Content/Warnings: established relationship, spanking
Summary: Teddy's clothing annoys James.
Super hot spanking fic, pretty much. Loved this sort of bratty James, and Teddy is yummy as always.

Title: Remember, Then Follow
Author: torino10154
Pairings: James Sirius/Albus Severus, past James Sirius/OFC, Albus Severus/OMCs
Rating: Soft R
Word Count: 1,470
Content/Warnings: sibling incest, past teen sexual encounter, off-screen minor character death, *my prompt, hp goldenage 2016
Summary: When James's wife dies, Albus comes to stay with him to keep him company. It's been decades since they've been alone together, and long buried feelings start making themselves known.
Oh, this is gorgeous! The characterizations and tone here are fabulous, and it makes me want to know so much more of their story.

Title: A Small Spark Neglected
Authors: gyzym
Pairing: James Sirius/Teddy, background Albus/Scorpius, Harry/Ginny, Draco/Astoria
Rating: PG-13 (rated M on AO3, but I think PG-13 is more accurate)
Word count: 23,851
Content/Warnings: auror!james,, unspeakable!teddy
Summary: Someone’s setting fires in Wizarding London, and Teddy Lupin’s going to have to marry a Potter.
Oh, this is just so great! I really loved the relationship between James and Teddy here, and Teddy sloooooowly realizing his feelings after several misguided attempts with others. The ensemble cast here is really fabulous, and just the whole thing is a wonderful read. :)

Title: Veela!Draco
Artist: anokaba
Character: Draco Malfoy
Rating: G
Art Medium: Photoshop CS6
Content/Warnings: veela!draco, do me veela fest 2016
Summary: Hair: White-Gold, Silvery-Blond
Skin: Moon-Bright Glow
Eyes: Various Colors (usually Blue)
Transformation: Cruel-beaked Bird-like Head, Scaly Wings bursting from shoulders
I just adore the coloring here, and the fusion of the bird-like qualites with the unearthly beauty. Really fabulous!

Comments

[torino10154]

Thanks for the rec, Grace!! Thrilled you liked the fic. :)

[gracerene]

You're welcome! I really loved that fic! :D

[capitu]

Awesome recs. I don't think I knew "A Small Spark Neglected", I'm onto it. Thank you, Grace. <3

[gracerene]

Yay! I always love being able to rec you things! I remembered parts of this while reading, and I must've read it before I started reccing and forgotten about it! I'm glad I stumbled upon it again, because it was a lot of fun. :)

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

So excited for the Teddy/James recs. I'm obsessed with them lately!

[gracerene]

LOL, you and me both! I started working on my H/D sequel fic, and of coure, Teddy and James are together in that one, and it's made me want to read all the fic! Too bad there's not more of it. :/

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

Have you read Blue is the Warmest Colour?

http://hp-nextgen-fest.livejournal.com/91408.html

[gracerene]

I have! I've actually recced it a few times, and since I'm one of the mods for hp_nextgen_fest I read all of last year's submissions. :) That one is definitely awesome!

IDK if I've linked you already, but if not, I've got a list of all my fav next gen fics here and there's a decent about of James/Teddy. If you're looking for more fic. :D

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

Ohmygosh, thank you so much! Now I'm super excited!!! Yay, more fics to read. 😀

[birdsofshore]

Thanks for the reminder to read that astolat fic - I had meant to, but forgot. Loved it. Merlin, but reading her stuff leaves me feeling inadequate! She's brilliant.

[gracerene]

You're welcome! Yeah, I've been in love with her fic for years, since she's written in several of my other fandoms. It's been exciting to have H/D fic from her. But definitely intimidating as well...She writes published novels as well that are super good apparently!

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

Omg! You've killed me and sent me to porny Next-Gen heaven. Gonna need some dittany for the bite marks in my fist. Umm, yeah. *pants*

[gracerene]

LOL! Glad you're enjoying the next gen list!