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More bonding fic recs! This set is divided into two subtypes:

Soulmate Connections - where Harry and Draco are destined to be together and just have to discover that fact
Wand Connections - where the fact that Harry used Draco's wand to kill Voldemort forges a bond which brings them together

Unlike my first set of bonding fics, these fics aren't limited to 8th year, although several 8th year fics still snuck in :)

Soulmates

hello goodbye ('twas nice to know you) by tamerofdarkstars ( PG-13 | 4,800 ) 18-Jul-2015
Summary: Draco Malfoy thinks he might know whose thoughts are scrawling themselves on his skin, but that's crazy. Impossible, even. It has to be a mistake. (Spin-off of Hiding Scrawl... which is Dean/Seamus)

The 'Soul-Mates AU' fanfic trope is one we don't get enough of in H/D, and this is such a charming version of it. In this case, everyone has some magical writing on their body identifying the thoughts of their soul mate to them, albeit cryptically. For the longest time Draco's words just read Deatheater until the day he failed to identify Harry to his father, when the words changed to Why? He knows now that Harry is his soul-mate, but is he Harry's? Delightful and sweet 8th year story that delivers lovely feels.
(extended rec at hd-storyroom)

A Tale of Woo by veritas03 ( R | 25,200 ) 28-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry’s a bit of a mess, despite a successful Quidditch career. Draco’s not too much of a mess, but believes his life is as good as it’s likely to get. Both want something more. Fate is going to help them out with that.

Really really sweet and lovely and good UST too. Why only some people get soul bonded and not others is never exactly made clear, nor is Draco's stubbornness on the matter, but it's really not that important; it's a nice story with deft humor, and the pining was delicious :)

Promises to Keep by silentauror ( NC-17 | 24,000 ) 23-Aug-2007
Summary: Written for The Eros Affair: Harry to Draco: I promise to go down on you.

So so sexy, and beautifully written. The magical connection between them is never really fully explained, but it didn't really matter either. It brought them together and it was super hot. The dissolution of Harry's marriage also felt realistic and difficult and hurtful in the way it should. With Ginny rightfully upset, but also not perfect herself. Very adult. Mostly epilogue compliant, though it takes place only 11 years after the war.

Glow, My Love by alpha_exodus ( PG-13 | 1,500 ) 19-Mar-2015
Summary: Harry's not sure at first, but this whole bonding thing isn't actually the worst thing that's ever happened to him.

Short and sweet and basically all fluff :) Cute.

Wand Connections

The Wand by faithwood ( NC-17 | 1,400 ) 5-Apr-2012
Summary: Something's not right with Draco's wand.

Aw, that was sweet, and also filthy hot, and too short!

Feelings by leo_draconis ( NC-17 | 5,000 ) 18-Dec-2012
Summary: Upon returning for their ‘eighth’ year, Draco notices Harry doesn’t look well. He also notices that Harry’s best friends are too busy exploring their new relationship to see something is wrong, so he decides to take it upon himself to fix things.

Draco initiating a friendship makes for a lovely beginning, and I liked the idea of the wrong wand making Harry tired. The ending feels a bit rushed, though it's still hot and sweet.

Two Wands Make a Right by dannyfranx ( PG-13 | 21,000 ) 12-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry's wand is playing up and Hermione thinks she knows the answer, but why does she have to be right all the time, why does Draco Malfoy have to be so god damn difficult and why is he wearing his tie backwards?

Lovely and well written. Very nice development of feelings and characterizations. I especially love how awkward Harry is at first, with his disastrous attempts at conversation with Draco.

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