Fic Recs from HD-fan-fair 2015 Pottermore fest

[snowgall]

The hd_fan_fair fest has just ended, and I was really impressed by the overall quality of the fics! I enjoyed reading all of them, but these were my favorites:

---

We're More Than Ordinary by digthewriter ( R | 12,800 ) 27-Oct-2015
Summary: After a freak accident, which was totally Potter's fault, Draco has to live as Potter for three days. It isn't a party for Harry, either.

I really enjoyed this! It was perfectly entertaining, and I loved how they each had a secret crush on the other and how that info kept slipping out whenever they'd visit with the other's friends or therapists. They felt very IN character to me, and I actually appreciated that they refrained from sex while still polyjuiced - I can find that to be a bit of a squick, so the just kissing thing was fine :) (and Draco's dreams were hot enough to satisfy too ♥). Very sweet and cute fic!

Transmutations by khasael ( PG-13 | 21,300 ) 23-Oct-2015
Summary: Harry needs help with his current Auror case, and it looks as if only Draco Malfoy can provide it. The Draco that Harry knew at school would never have agreed to do so... but maybe he's changed?

This story has lovely pining on Draco's part, which get get tantalizing glimpses of. And it's wonderful that Harry truly never suspects Draco for these crimes and genuinely wants his help, which makes it a bit heartbreakking that Draco nevertheless thought he was playing a cruel game. The confessions at the end are very sweet indeed. Draco being so sure that Harry would laugh at him is incredibly touching.

One Night at the Leaky by birdsofshore ( PG-13 | 12,500 ) 11-Oct-2015
Summary: Harry should have known better than to accept a drunken dare. Especially when Malfoy was sitting right there, looking like that and wearing those bloody tight trousers.

Wonderfully written, and the UST is just *dripping* from every look, touch, and thought. Loved Harry's discomfort with the Truth or Dare game, and how he felt that there was no way to win. Loved Draco's assurance and how he came to find Harry in the loo and help him win the dare. And the kissing! Wow, that was seriously awesome kissing :)

No Regrets by aome ( PG-13 | 8,950 ) 19-Oct-2015
Summary: After agreeing to clear out Snape's house on Spinner's End, Harry decides to ask Draco Malfoy to tag along. He didn't realize how much Draco would help him with this task... nor what effect Draco's presence would have on him.

What a lovely story! So very thoughtful, and they both seemed believably in character. I just loved the way Draco wanted to confess his feelings but just couldn't do it. So many feels! The ending confessions were delightful, and the kiss was wonderfully hesitant.

Note: Authors are still anonymous. Names will be added after reveals.

---

P.S. If you missed it, I posted a great-big wrap-up post yesterday of all of my 31 (!!!) Rectober posts, which amounted to 157 different fics. Check it out!

Comments

[cabinetcaligari.livejournal.com]

Did I already tell you how brilliant you are? Your recs were wonderful and I so loved the themed-recs format! (also, your format looked great and I think it was a lot of coding every day to make it so fancy). I definitely used your recs, a couple of times to re-read old fics I love, and a lot of them were also fics I remembered I really should read. I haven't read much yet because little time, but I'm gonna use your rec lists to browse through the upcoming time. Thanks for all your hard work! <3

[snowgall]

Your comment made my day :) Thank you so much!

And it's especially sweet of you to notice the formatting! I get a little obsessive about formatting and probably spend way too much time on it (though I do use a template) so it's so gratifying when someone notices ♥

I hope you continue to find fics you enjoy on my lists :) *hugs you forever*

[aome.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your rec! Given the amount of history H/D have together, I think keeping them in character is super-important, so I'm pleased you felt they were IC and that you enjoyed the story so much. ♥

[snowgall]

You're very welcome :) I definitely agree about the importance of H/D being in character! ♥