snowgall

Party games in eighth year are a classic fandom trope, and I love them so much! The fics I'm reccing here are all short ones where the party game is the main driver of the story. There are many other longer stories which also include party games (like Right Hand Red, which I recced the other day) but those will be recced in other posts :)

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I always enjoy the hd_remix fest, which has just ended. There were lots of great remixes based on lots of great original stories.

Here are my favorite fics from this year's fest:


A New Path by oakstone730, PG, 3,500 words
Summary: The Stone of Abandoned Destinies had been given to Draco in hopes that it would show him a path out of the darkness. It had saved him, and now he hoped that it would work one more time and guide him on a new path. A remix of Abandoned Destinies by nicevenn.

I'm just so happy that the original story got a continuation, and that it worked so well. The original was from Harry's POV, and the remix is from Draco's, adding in more backstory for the stone as well as some additional romance. I loved the way you could feel Draco's tight rein on his emotions, but knew he was carrying a quiet hope that he almost couldn't trust. The backstory given to the stone - that it was something Snape had given Draco - made so much sense and made me feel heartbroken for Snape all over again. And the lovely hesitant conversation they have after class - where they're both reluctant to admit what they'd seen until the other one says something first - it all felt so in tune with the original, and added to it splendidly. (extended rec at hd-storyroom)

Dirty Hobbies, Filthy Minds by amorette, NC-17, 12,400 words
Summary: Spying on someone isn’t all bad; not when they are doing something dastardly and it’s up to Harry to stop it. It’s not his fault said person decides to get naked every time he’s up to his evil plans. A remix of Spying for Pleasure by digthewriter which does not have to be read first for this story to make sense.

Very fun, very hot, and a great way to expand upon the original drabble. Harry's thoughts were beautifully filthy, as were Draco's actions when he *knew* Harry was watching him. And seeing them awkwardly interact and dance around their desire for each other was very entertaining.

A saving-people thing by astardanced77, G, 6,300 words
Summary: It all began with yellow roses, but it didn't end there. A remix of Always the Hero by amorette

I just loved the sense of humor in this fic - the bit in the beginning with Draco being mistaken for 'critical artwork', the P&P references, the James Bond jokes - it was all so wonderful. And lonely!Draco + earnest!Harry is one of my favorite tropes, and their characters were drawn so well. I only wish we could have at least gotten a kiss :)

Rumours by winterstorrm, NC-17, 2,300 words
Summary: Someone has got hold of the wrong end of the broomstick. A remix of Broomstick Talk by lyonessheart

Another fun and hot story. I loved seeing the rumors spreading and mutating as they went - very funny and believable. And I thought Ron's reaction was just great. Harry and Draco were quite sweet together too - though Harry's a kinky bastard :)

See Me by kedavranox, NC-17, 1,800 words
Summary: I look up, and there he is. Potter, gloriously naked, stroking his cock like he’s the only man on the planet. The cigarette falls from my lips as I freeze, mouth halfway open. My pulse quickens, thumping away in my throat, beating a deafening thud in my head. A remix of I See You by nathalieweasley

Very well written and a great look into Draco's side of the story. His empathy for Harry is really moving, and the whole thing is just hot.