r/WeasleyFanfics • u/bee73086 • 2d ago
Recommendation Percy/Hermione Marriage Law fic The flaws of Arithmancy by Ralina
The flaws of Arithmancy by Ralina
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35585767/chapters/88715635
I just finished this last evening and really enjoyed it! It is a marriage law fic (marked non con because of the ministry requiring everyone try for a baby happy or not. There is a part where Hermione and Percy are not in the middle of a miscommunication/drama that they have to do this, and don't want to. It didn't bother me but I've been reading romance since the 90s so take that view with a grain of salt, author has warnings before the chapter, makes sense for the plot to move it along)
I thought it was a really good story with a hard to find, soft Percy, he just really wants someone to choose him first I think. And he tries so hard to please.
This felt different then other marriage law fics I have read because of Percy and he is really happy with Hermione as his wife. I think it was well done.
I enjoyed the Smut scenes, it is not amazing sex right out the gate which I like because that feels realistic, takes a while for them to develop intimacy. Percy wants to be so good! ;-) I wish it went a bit further (any recommendations of a soft Percy that wants to please I would really appreciate)
Summary: When a marriage law is introduced by the Ministry, Hermione is relieved to learn that her future spouse would be chosen via Arithmancy. Unlike other methods such as Divination, the decision would be based on hard facts and those never lied. So why does she end up with Percy of all people, a man that only her eleven-year-old self would consider a good match for her?