My World Is Filled With Cheer And You

My World is Filled with Cheer and You

Author: Anonymous

Pairings: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter

For: @harrypotterfanfictionwriter​, a_reader_and_writer

Word Count: 9,199

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Content: Christmas Eve, Christmas Party, POV Draco, Smitten Draco, Smitten Harry, Blushing, Getting Together, Meddling, Cute Teddy Lupin, Gift Giving, Christmas Shopping, Children, Family Bonding, Found Family, Draco Deserves Good Things, Accidental Magic, Luna & Draco Friendship, Draco & Ginny Friendship, Boys Kissing, Sweet, Fluff

Warnings: Grief (mentioned but not central)

Summary:

Draco needs to buy Teddy a Christmas present and has put it off to the last minute. He also has no plans for Christmas Eve. A whirlwind of Weasleys (plus Luna) will find him not only with the presents he needs, but also a place to go for the holiday celebration, and a chance to reconnect with Harry and potentially get something he’s been wishing for as well.

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❄ Fic ❄

Harry Potter and the Invasion of the Slytherins (T, 6.1k) by cavendishbutterfly for This_Time_I_Wont_Regret_My_Username / @blue-rose-smalls 

Harry just wanted to bake in peace. He didn’t ask for Pansy to invade his friend group with her sheer willpower and Slytherin co-conspirators. But before he knows it, the Slytherins have regular access to his Floo. And then Draco Malfoy starts hanging around while Harry whips up endless birthday cakes and baked concoctions.

Funny thing, Harry doesn’t actually mind Draco’s company. Not at all.

Ice-Kissed (G, 2.3k) by corvuscrowned / @corvuscrowned for Jewelmilk / @jewelmilk

Professors Potter and Malfoy have very different philosophies when it comes to their teaching styles. Draco, for one, is dedicated to giving his students the best Potions education in all of Europe.

Potter is … Well, Potter keeps taking his Defense classes outside to make snow angels.

Christmas traditions (G, 606) by a_reader_and_writer / @harrypotterfanfictionwriter for Prongslover77

Draco had many Christmas traditions over the years, but only one is his favorite.

In the Early Hours (M, 10.7k) by manixzen / @manixzen for alrespirar / @seekercass

It started with one night, which turned into months, which turned into years. And then, Harry realized he was in over his head.

Wizarding Expectations (NR, 7.1k) by reighchama for GuysAndGirlsAreHot

Welcome to the First ever interdepartmental Christmas Party between The Auror Department and the newly established Medi-Wizard Department

Featuring: Christmas decor, Secret Santa and under appreciated gifts.

Lights and Candy, Turning Prettily (T, 10.8k) by ebbet for corvuscrowned / @corvuscrowned

In which Draco Malfoy pretends to enjoy hot chocolate, Pansy Parkinson quotes the Grinch, Greg Goyle enjoys canapés, and Blaise Zabini says what everyone’s thinking.

Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Pine (T, 7.9k) by StarLeighNight for cavendishbutterfly

After staying at Hogwarts for the winter holiday, Harry just can’t decide how to spend his time. Luckily, he doesn’t need to think too hard - Draco Malfoy decides for him.

This Love is Still Ours (E, 10.5k) by alrespirar / @seekercass for reighchama

The distance helps with the bond. It’s not as strong as it used to be during eighth year. Distance makes it dormant, as the healers said many years ago. Ever so often when Draco comes back, it roars back to life whenever he’s near Harry. They mutually agree to stay away. Until they don’t.

Per my last letter (I hope you choke on it) (T, 10.2k) by fluxweed / @fluxweeed and lastontheboat / @lastontheboat for clareypotter / @clarey-potter

Dear Mr Potter, The answer is, and will remain, a no.

Sincerely, Draco Malfoy Accounts Manager, Phoenix Press

Or: the one where Harry has writer’s block and Malfoy isn’t helping.

Christmas in Garland (NR, 16.4k) by Prongslover77 for StarLeighNight

When driven healer Harry Potter doesn’t get the prestigious job he planned for, he unexpectedly finds himself moving to a remote town. He soon warms to the friendly town and its cast of characters, plus an unexpected familiar face, but suspects it’s hiding one big holiday secret.

My World is Filled with Cheer and You (T, 9.1k) by withgreatelan / @withgreatelan for a_reader_and_writer / @harrypotterfanfictionwriter

Draco needs to buy Teddy a Christmas present and has put it off to the last minute. He also has no plans for Christmas Eve. A whirlwind of Weasleys (plus Luna) will find him not only with the presents he needs, but also a place to go for the holiday celebration, and a chance to reconnect with Harry and potentially get something he’s been wishing for as well.

bambi (M, 32.6k) by This_Time_I_Wont_Regret_My_Username / @blue-rose-smalls for manixzen / @manixzen 

Hogwarts is putting on a fusion of muggle and wizarding plays over the Yule holidays, to get the students involved with members of different houses and give them something hands-on with their muggle studies. Draco, as a curse breaker on holiday due to an injury that won’t seem to heal, is asked to help prevent the kids from accidentally blowing something (or each other) up. And because it’s Christmas and he’s 100% a caretaker by nature, despite the things people say about him, he agrees immediately.

Draco didn’t know that Harry Potter would be there too, showing up after years of complete silence in the wizard world. Nor did Draco expect that seeing him would rekindle… whatever it was they had in their eighth year.

❄ Art ❄

love that feels like christmas day (G, Digital Art) by Jewelmilk / @jewelmilk for ebbet

Draco and Harry celebrate their first Christmas together with snow, gingerbread houses, and a mistletoe

❄ Multimedia ❄

you’re a opossum living in the trash can of my heart ♡ | playlist and (truly, magnificently atrocious) poem by clareypotter / @clarey-potter for withgreatelan / @withgreatelan​

harry’s tipsy after ron and hermione’s engagement party, and he’s in a sappy, maudlin mood when he writes what he is well aware is the world’s worst love poetry. it’s not a disaster until ron’s excitable owl snatches the VERY PERSONAL AND EXTREMELY TOP SECRET poem and delivers it STRAIGHT TO MALFOY. shut up. it is NOT his fault. the little hearts written around malfoy’s name had NOTHING to do with it.

Accidental Bonding Recs

So I put together another rec list for a friend asking for these who wanted some that weren't angst-heavy, and then another friend said they'd be interested in the ones with more angst. So we have a two-parter, of sorts, and I thought I might as well slap it up here, too.

Accidental Bonding Recs (not so angsty)

Two Weeks by shiftylinguini (E, 21k)

Thoughts: At first I was like.. veela Harry? Ehhh. Then I saw the author, and I was like, "It's shiftylinguini. Who cares what else it says?" I'm quite happy I took the plunge because this was so good! I think ultimately I still prefer veela Draco if either of them is going to be a veela, but it was very like Harry to try to suffer through the symptoms of longing for the person he'd fixated on for fear of alienating them. And of course that person was Draco. The smut was incredibly hot, also. I highly recommend this.

In Evidence of Magical Theory by bixgirl1 (E, 43k)

Thoughts: The detail that went into the theory of magical cores and how Harry's and Draco's were represented by their respective elements and the way they each experienced the other's as they explored their link was mind-blowing and so impressive. I was enchanted by the way they crashed together and the constant thrum of their classic push and pull made me smile throughout the entire fic. The smut was on fire, but the true draw of a bixgirl1 fic is the depth of the emotions. Amazing work and a must-read.

Let's Take A Chance On Happiness by endless_grey (E, 21k)

Thoughts: I liked the idea of Harry working with Luna in her shop. I've read one where they owned a book shop together before, but this was new for me. I enjoyed her friendship with both Harry and Draco in this. It felt very true to her character. Harry and Draco's bickering and tension was also well done. I liked that Harry was the one pining, as it's usually Draco. This is definitely worth a read.

Celestial Bodies by (again, haha) shiftylinguini (E, 20k)

Thoughts: Harry and Draco being bonded by 'space magic' as they both looked up at a comet during a stake out was too funny for words, and I loved that it was merely a catalyst for them to admit to something that had already been building between them for some time. The sexual tension was through the roof, and the smut was on fire. You can usually count on shiftylinguini for an amazing read, and this was no exception.

Accidental Bonding Recs Continued (these hit harder, but the payoff is just as sweet)

The Light More Beautiful by firethesound (E, 81k)

Thoughts: Draco was so clever and creative in this, and the way he felt about Harry took my breath away. He appreciated the exact things about him that make me love Harry so much as a character, and it was probably my favorite thing about this fic. The pining was achingly lovely, the banter and teasing was fun, and the smut was scorching hot. I loved everyone's rivalry with the famous Agnes from the Floo address department, and both Harry's and Draco's battle for approval of their department acronyms had me dying of laughter. This fic was fantastic and definitely worth a read.

Harmonized Consciousness by Talizora (E, 24k)

Thoughts: This was hilarious and incredibly smutty. I love a good soulmate fic, and the fact that they found out through a spell they expected to end after an hour was too priceless for words. Of course Draco, giant wanker that he is, doesn't want to end the spell and instead spends all day fucking with Harry. These two fit the rivals to lovers stereotype so well it almost writes itself.

For The Greater Good by jadepresley (E, 62k)

Thoughts: This was forced proximity done right, and I loved how it felt like a slow burn even though the story only took place over a couple of weeks. The sexual tension was off the charts, and the smut was sizzling hot, though I was just as gripped by the intensity of the feelings as I was by the physical intimacy itself. If you like bonding fics, then this is definitely a must-read.

Grounds for Divorce by Tepre (E, 122k)

Thoughts: I loved Draco's little idiosyncrasies and Harry's fumbling brashness. I was by turns frustrated and charmed by them as they danced around each other. The author's style is so poetic that I was brought to tears at several points of this fic. I loved several of the OCs, and the absolute best part of the fic is the whole trip to Luxor. Hold out for that, and you're golden. This is a must read. It's been on my top ten for ages, and I've read it at least four times now. I'll absolutely do so again. Grounds for Divorce is a thing of beauty, and it would be a travesty to miss out, in my opinion.

Chain Me Up or Set Me Free by alpha_exodus (E, 12k)

Thoughts: I thought that Neville giving Draco a chance was really nice, and the situation of Harry coming to work at the same company and immediately going off on Draco was hilarious even as it had me shaking my head in exasperation at his temper. Accidental bonding fics are a great part of the forced proximity trope, and this one was a treat to watch develop. Draco and Harry's animosity at first felt very realistic, and Draco being evasive and keeping his feelings hidden was very much like him. I liked how we got to see him slowly falling for Harry while mistakenly thinking that Harry wasn't doing the same. I won't spoil it, but this was a nice read.

you’re a opossum living in the trash can of my heart

Creator: Anonymous

Pairings: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter

For: @withgreatelan​, withgreatelan

Medium: playlist & poem

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Content: Christmas, Music, Alt Rock, Jazz, Swing, Implied Relationships, Indie, Indie Pop, Bedroom Pop, Emo, Pop Punk, Villanelle, Drarry Playlist

Warnings: Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Implied/Referenced Violence, Implied/Referenced Depression, Alcohol Use, Suicidal Ideation, Implied/Referenced Self-Harm, Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault, Implied Sexual Content, some songs mention vomit/vomiting

Summary: 

harry’s tipsy after ron and hermione’s engagement party, and he’s in a sappy, maudlin mood when he writes what he is well aware is the world’s worst love poetry. it’s not a disaster until ron’s excitable owl snatches the VERY PERSONAL AND EXTREMELY TOP SECRET poem and delivers it STRAIGHT TO MALFOY. shut up. it is NOT his fault. the little hearts written around malfoy’s name had NOTHING to do with it.

Read it now on AO3!

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Written for the @magicaltrans comfest 2021

Pairing/s: Drarry

Rating: Teen and Up

Words: 1,036

Highlights: Post-War, Established Relationship, POV Draco, Nonbinary Draco, Trans Character, Draco has long hair, Protective Harry, Domestic Fluff, Kissing, Suggestive Themes

Warnings: Anxiety, Dysfunctional Family, Emotional Hurt/Comfort

Summary:

Draco is nervous about seeing eir father for the first time since coming out, but ey have nothing to fear with Harry by eir side.

Read it here on AO3.

This Love is Still Ours

Author: Anonymous

Pairings: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter

For: reighchama

Word Count: 10,520

Rating: Explicit

Content: Post-War, Hogwarts Eighth Year, Time Skips, POV Draco Malfoy, POV Harry Potter, Redeemed Draco Malfoy, Professional Quidditch, Quidditch Player Draco Malfoy, Quidditch Player Harry Potter, Press and Tabloids, Journalism, Sports, Accidental Bonding, Mutual Pining, Friends With Benefits, Love Confessions, Anal Sex, Riding, Getting Together

Warnings: Recreational Drinking

Summary:

The distance helps with the bond. It’s not as strong as it used to be during eighth year. Distance makes it dormant, as the healers said many years ago. Ever so often when Draco comes back, it roars back to life whenever he’s near Harry. They mutually agree to stay away. Until they don’t.

Read it now on AO3!

☃ This work is part of H/D Mistletoe, a Gay Wizard Boys server gift exchange. Please help spread the love by sharing your favorite works and leaving kudos and comments. If you would like to join the GWB, you can do so with this link: here. 🌨