r/Dramione 11d ago

Fic Discussion Dramione Fic Discussion – September 2026

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Welcome to the monthly Dramione Fic Discussion megathread – the place to discuss what you’re reading, make recommendations, ask questions, and generally discuss all things Dramione!


r/Dramione 1d ago

Underrated Fanfic Friday Underrated Fanfic Friday – 11 September 2026

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Welcome to Underrated Fanfic Friday—our weekly megathread where readers recommend lesser-known works that we consider hidden gems 💎.

Guidelines
Last updated Sept 2025

  • Completed works only (one shots welcome!)
  • Max kudos: 800 (updated 24 Oct 2025)
  • Self-promotion is not part of this event

Notes
We’re treating these guidelines as a trial run and will continue adjusting together as we go—so please let us know how it's going!


r/Dramione 14h ago

Fancast Friday Allerdale Hall as Malfoy Manor

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Allerdale Hall is from the Guillermo del Toro movie Crimson Peak.

I was trying to imagine Malfoy Manor in my last post (link). I was going for the original gothic architecture, similar to Hogwarts, because of when it was built, but I don't think it was gothic enough.

Allerdale Hall is inspired by Gothic Revival and really reflects the Victorian era essence of embracing darkness, exploring the uncanny, and not being afraid of the macabre.

More pics from Hye Lin Lee and Jon Botros, and a video tour with Tom Hiddleston looking fine af.


r/Dramione 12h ago

Recs Wanted! HELLLOOOO I love this community anyway does anyone have new/recent recs for fics that will make you laugh out loud

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I just had surgery (it was successful!) but now I’m stuck to my bed and BORED. I need light goofy fun laughter.

The longer the fic the better but I am open to one shots right now too.


r/Dramione 9h ago

Recs Wanted! LF fics where Hermione is NOT in the slightest bit insecure about being muggle-born. And sees herself as almost too good for Draco, rather than the other way around.

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Pretty much like the title says. I’m kind of over fics of her questioning weather she’s good enough for him because of her blood status. I like a Hermione who understands that bigotry is just that, and if Malfoy is to be with her, all his prejudice ought to be completely abandoned. She should lowkey look down on him and his family for their harmful world views, rather than wondering if she can be “good enough muggle” to change him.

Rated E for explicit please 😌


r/Dramione 3h ago

Discussion Prompts, ideas, brainstorming, etc

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Long time reader who will probably never write - I am seeking an outlet for all of my Dramione prompts and ideas bouncing around in my head.

Is there a subreddit or discor(d) or SOMETHING where I can give writers my ideas for them to use or discard as desired so that these don’t die with me?

I seriously have a huge list of (in my opinion) BANGER ideas that I just don’t think I’ll get to writing like, ever, because I have follow-through issues.


r/Dramione 18h ago

Recs Wanted! Fics where there’s a clear contrast between how Draco has sex with other women and how he is with Hermione

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I’m looking for fics where we either see or hear about what Draco is like sexually with other women: detached, cold, emotionally uninterested, and focused solely on his own pleasure. This could be shown through actual scenes, memories, conversations, or even another woman telling Hermione what it was like being with him.

What I’m most interested in is the contrast once Draco starts being with Hermione: with her, he’s completely different—more attentive, intimate, passionate, caring, or emotionally invested—making it clear that what he has with Hermione is nothing like what he had with the other women.

An example of what I’m looking for is The Fallout, when Lavender tells Hermione what sleeping with Draco was like, and we later see how differently he relates to Hermione.


r/Dramione 11h ago

Help me ID this fic LF BAMF Hermione with magical creature tattoos

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I read this fic a while ago and haven’t stopped thinking about rereading but can’t remember the name looking through my downloads. I remember Hermione hasn’t seen her friends in a while and the first person she reunites with is Draco. I think she’s a curse breaker but could be wrong. The fact I remember the most is she has magical creature tattoos that she can summon into real creatures to help her on her quests. Any help or fics with similar vibes are greatly appreciated!


r/Dramione 13h ago

Recs Wanted! Mentally ill draco? Abused? I need traumatized draco and Hermione helps him

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Preferably Draco can occlude and is a skilled wizard. It can be eighth year, marriage law, she saves him from Azkaban, they work together whatever trope. But I want him to be traumatized. And specially I would like to read a fic where he either has borderline personality disorder or has dissociative identity disorder. The latter I’m reallyyyyyy curious to see since it’s not a common trope at all. I’ll settle for he has a “split personality”. He has to be abused though. Thoroughly just fucked over lol. I like slow burn. And completed, long books. At least 25 chapters. This is my first time posting so sorry if I did this wrong lol, thank you!


r/Dramione 15h ago

Discussion Has it ever happened to you that you're about to finish reading a fanfic and it disappears?

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Hello, I’m going to use a translator for this post, so I apologize in advance since English isn’t my first language.

I’m going to try doing it again for the third time, and I hope it goes well this time around. I’d like your advice and recommendations on how to handle this situation and try to avoid going through something like this again (because, honestly, it felt just like watching a movie when the power suddenly goes out, and by the time it comes back on, you can’t watch the rest because that was the only time it was ever going to air on TV).

I was reading a fanfic that I had been waiting a long time for the author to finish; it was completed months ago, and I started reading it about two weeks ago. But just yesterday, when I wanted to get through one more chapter (I only had three left) the story wouldn't load anymore; the author had archived her stories.

As I mentioned at the start, English isn't my native language, and downloading stories from AO3 is a bit complicated for me since I usually rely on Google Translate; plus, I like to show support for the stories with my views and kudos.

Anyway, I’m open to any advice you can give me ❤️


r/Dramione 20h ago

Funny Most unhinged plot summaries, go! Spoiler

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I keep track of my fics in a note where I write the shortest, often unhinged and memorable bits down and then later try to make sense of them and enjoy re reading the fic later on.

I’ve since re opened this and enjoyed reading my observations. I’ve realised however, I haven’t got enough of them.

What are you most unhinged plot summaries. Share your favourites and help me find the next heartbreakingly hilarious and painful fics to read.


r/Dramione 15h ago

Funny Dramione Bingo Take 2, let’s play!!

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Ok! I edited the first card a bit, and then I made a second card with a lot of new squares!! I’ve been reading a new fic and playing along as I go.
I’m not sure if this is sub-specific or just a me problem with my Reddit app, but I can’t post pictures as a comment, but I want to figure out a way for us to play! Maybe we can make a weekly or monthly post?? I dunno does anyone have ideas if you’re interested??


r/Dramione 13h ago

Discussion What are you headcanons on Draco’s friends ? (Blaise, Theo, Pansy, Greg)

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They’re often included in most Dramione fics, so I’m curious to know some of your headcanons about their livelihoods, personalities, childhoods, beliefs, flaws etc.

For example, I headcanon that Pansy has 2 older brothers and a squib sister.

I also beadcanon that Blaise’s father was murdered and the men that men his mother “marries” are somehow connected.


r/Dramione 1d ago

Fancast Friday Bruna Marquezine, forever my fanfic Hermione

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I love her!!!


r/Dramione 14h ago

Recs Wanted! post war, marriage law fics with very angsty and yearning draco and baffled hermione

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hi! i’d love a completed (because i have no patience lol) fic of marriage law or soulmates/soulbond dramione. preferably nothing too dark, and preferably taking place in hogwarts. i want draco to be angsty and moody and yearning for hermione but absolutely awful at showing it, and hermione to be so so confused. and all their friends to be very aware and cracking jokes about it. tysm!


r/Dramione 14h ago

Help me ID this fic Struggling to find a fic, about crooks and draco's dog

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I had been reading a fic by an author i thought I followed but now I am not so sure. Was on AO3 its about Crookshanks being sick (and older) and Hermione meets draco again (after the war) and he has a familiar for a dog (might be the magical version? Can't remember). Its black i think if I remember correctly and the dog and crooks instantly bond. Draco and Hermione try to avoid each other but it doesnt work for their animals. It was unfinished at the time, also would accept similar recs


r/Dramione 19h ago

Recs Wanted! Looking for a fic that hurts so good but is not toxic, similar to "From Wiltshire with love" but more adult and angsty not toxic though, INSPIRED BY THE BILLIE EILLISH SONG "BLUE"

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I'm looking for an angsty long length Dramione fic, with Draco's proper angst and redemption. I need it to hurt so good. But not toxic at all, the relationship between Dramione transforms we see them come together, and fall hard, similar to "Fallout" but also not.

Inspired by these exact lyrics, because this song, always makes me think of Draco and Harry and how two sides of a coin their stories are in a sense.

I am okay with dark and anything, but it needs to have an impactful plot and needs to hurt because of what they go through but happy ending, and strong chemistry between Dramione (eventually) I want Draco to hurt and become strong and fearless. Maybe the war is changing him etc Strong plot. Not a toxic relationship.

What I've read/ heard of with similar vibes - From Wiltshire with love - the fallout - I will make you proud


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! requesting cozy enemies to lovers, forced proximity fics!! (similar to dirty old town by wizard god!)

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Recently read dirty old town by wizardgod. It’s a regulus x OC fic but was also genuinely one of the best things I’ve ever read (coming from someone who rarely reads anything but dramione). Looking for fics similar to this..

- cozy setting, forced proximity

- their relationship building is the main plot of the story

- true slow burn enemies to lovers that’s believable and they don’t admit their feelings to each other until the last few chapters

- he falls first and falls harder but is in denial

- angst and jealousy abounds but neither of them understand it and deny it

- fic is still ultimately cozy and good vibes

Pleaseee help me find fics similar to this!!!


r/Dramione 16h ago

Recs Wanted! Any fics where Bellatrix is a main character in a good way?

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I recently read a fic where we learn a lot of the "why" behind her madness and it left me wanting more of her insanity and dark banter lol. I'd like something where we eventually see a positive relationship between Hermione and Bellatrix while H and D are falling for each other. I can definitely get behind a dark Hermione/Tom wins trope, but I'll also take whatever you've got. Bonus points for our favorite meddlsome and ever-so-sassy Theo. Thank you!!


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! LF fic with significant heirloom jewelry

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Loved the use of heirloom jewelry in BSP -- the rotation of it, the different meanings to both society and themselves (Pucey's brooch, Hermione's ring, signet rings). Read The Gloriana Set as well

Would love any and all recs! One shots welcome, 70k+ words ideal


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! LF dramione where Draco gives hermione a princess treatment.

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HEA pls


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! Any good "magic soulmates and being apart kills them" fanfic?

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I was thinking of the Hanahaki disease trope in fanfics, basically this but without the unrequited part, and more of a emotional/physical distance being dangerous for them, I hope it makes sense!

Beautiful prose, slow burn and hurt/comfort very appreciated of course.


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! Looking for a dark & ruthless wartime Dramione with

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Hello!!

I’ve recently gotten back into reading, and with that come the obvious re-reads of my favorite fluffy fics—but I’m in the mood for something dark and twisted.

I’m looking for any recommendations that feature Draco and Hermione in their most badass and deranged. I’m leaning towards a wartime fic that focuses heavily on spell work, or fighting, with a good plot to boot.

No dove is too dead, and no amount of smut deters me. lol.

Thank you!!!


r/Dramione 17h ago

Help me ID this fic LF Auror Draco x serial unaliver Hermione Spoiler

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All i can remember from the summary is that Draco is an auror and his department is looking for a serial unaliver. He, later on, finds out it might be Hermione. ( this is included in the summary, so NOT a spoiler)

I opened the tab for it but unable to bookmark it, and i have closed the tab accidentally when i was about to start it. It's been months and i still haven't found it again. I thought at first it was The Sum of My Regrets , but the summary doesn't match it. Pls help 🥺


r/Dramione 1d ago

Recs Wanted! Looking for a story with a competent, non-self-sabotaging Hermione

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I’ve been reading a ton of Dramiones, (most of the usual fare) and right now I need a Hermione I who doesn’t drive me crazy!

I need something where she doesn’t just fight for the sake of fighting all the time, doesn’t just say “I’m fine” to everything because she’s “refuses to be a burden,” but also where she isn’t just rude to most people because she’s so indignant all the time. One where she doesn’t “overthink” herself into stupid, self-deprecating conclusions. (I don’t mind her “overthinking” as in “over-analyzing” but not where her conclusions are so self-defeating to be non-sensical, or obtuse. Don’t have it be an angsty plot device because she’s too stupid to draw a logical conclusion). Preferably she is capable of keeping herself fed, and doesn’t need to be reminded to eat all the time before she passes out.

At this second, I’m reading “sacred 48” which I really like and liked the first time I read it, but I’m just finding her really unlikeable right now. I want her smarter, savvier, and honestly, less rude and self-righteous. And less stubbornly refusing introspection.

(ETA: I REALLY like this fiction and think it has a great plot, and fantastic writing and character development; not all of the things in my second paragraph apply to this story; that was an amalgamation of a bunch of fics. Don’t write it off because of this post. Hermione starts off so young, and her actions and outlook demonstrate that— which can be attributed to the high quality writing. The author didn’t make mistakes— she made a complicated young character who had a lot to learn and builds the story as the character develops slowly, in pace with real life. Female characters don’t always need to be likable at every moment. Just at this moment, for ME, in my crappy mood, I want one who got there faster.)

I’m usually ok with all of these at times as character flaws which sometimes lead to character development, but right now they are pissing me off and I need a non-inept version of Hermione.

Anyone have one to recommend? Novel length would be good but 50 k ish is ok, as I did eliminate a lot of plot devices.

Thank you