Mini-theme: Eighth Year Bonding Fics
A frequent trope is an unintentional 'bond' which brings our two characters together. There are so many kinds of bonds that a comprehensive rec list would quickly become unmanageable! So I'm limiting myself here to just those bonds which
Unexpected Consequences by lauren3210 ( NC-17 | 39,200 ) 9-Apr-2015
Summary: Harry was going back to school. He was going to play Quidditch, sleep in lessons, hang out with his friends, and generally just enjoy being a kid for a change. And he was also going to do it while being bonded with Malfoy, because apparently life was just going to continue throwing curveballs at him. Harry didn't know why he expected anything different.
(Bond = dark mark slavebond to Harry)
The characterizations of Harry, Draco, and Hermione in this fic are so well done. We understand right away why Draco would agree to be bonded to Harry for the year, and why Harry would (reluctantly) agree to this as well.
There are so many wonderful details throughout the fic that reveal how much attention Harry and Draco had been paying to each other in previous years and why they know each other's habits and preferences so well. And there's this whole section where Draco is first musing on the rumor mill and his own feelings and wants for Harry, which was simultaneously incredibly moving and incredibly hot.
And there's so much wonderful wonderful sex in this story! But best of all, all of the sex scenes are important in terms of character development and plot. They are not merely gratuitous.
This was a wonderful, wonderful story, and I'm so, so, happy that it sprang from my prompt. But honestly, even if this hadn't been written for me, I would have loved it still. It's fantastic.
( extended rec at hd-storyroom)
Tug-O-Want by dysonrules ( NC-17 | 16,700 ) 29-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry is back at Hogwarts minding his own business when he finds himself magically drawn to Draco Malfoy. Over and over again.
(Bond = curse requiring occasional touch)
Really good and sweet and hot. Very little angst, just confusion, lust, and acceptance. Fun.
Absolution by dracosoftie ( NC-17 | 31,000 ) 24-Feb-2010
Summary: Draco and Harry return to Hogwarts after the war, both struggling with their own issues. Their unlikely friendship blooms into more but is torn apart by circumstances outside their control.
(Bond = dark mark slavebond to Harry)
I Feel You by thusspakekate ( NC-17 | 24,000 ) 14-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry and Draco take a potion that is supposed to link their hearts together, but end up connecting a different type of organ entirely.
(Bond = potion induced connection)
Pretty fun and hot. Not too angsty, but there's just the right amount of doubt and hesitation.
Twice as Much as an Earthquake by firethesound ( NC-17 | 19,000 ) 11-Sep-2014
Summary: Accidental bonding. Breaking and entering. Conspiring, however unwillingly, in the strange one-man war Malfoy's waging against detention. This isn't the normal school year Harry anticipated having, but at least it's not boring.
(Bond = accidental)
Hot, fun, and sweet. There's some inconsistency in how long the bond is supposed to last, but it's enjoyable nevertheless.
Before the Rumblings of the Storm by hallowdraconis ( NC-17 | 10,800 ) 25-Dec-2010
Summary: Harry is bored at the Yule Ball his 8th year until pressure arrives in the form of a curse that only he can fix.
(Bond = requirement to break a curse)
Good fun. The whole bonding/legilimency bit at the end was great and super hot, with Harry's embarrassment and Draco's arousal at it. Tiny quibbles that it moved a bit too fast and the premise came off as a bit too preposterous, even for a tropey fanfic. But I liked the deliciously uncomfortable public confessions and need to bond to stop the curse.
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- are psychic or emotional in nature (not physical ropes or tethers)
- are brought on suddenly and unexpectedly (not destined soulmates)
- take place in eighth year (because it's my favorite :P)
Unexpected Consequences by lauren3210 ( NC-17 | 39,200 ) 9-Apr-2015
Summary: Harry was going back to school. He was going to play Quidditch, sleep in lessons, hang out with his friends, and generally just enjoy being a kid for a change. And he was also going to do it while being bonded with Malfoy, because apparently life was just going to continue throwing curveballs at him. Harry didn't know why he expected anything different.
(Bond = dark mark slavebond to Harry)
- previously recced as a 'Dark Mark Removal' fic (set 2)
The characterizations of Harry, Draco, and Hermione in this fic are so well done. We understand right away why Draco would agree to be bonded to Harry for the year, and why Harry would (reluctantly) agree to this as well.
There are so many wonderful details throughout the fic that reveal how much attention Harry and Draco had been paying to each other in previous years and why they know each other's habits and preferences so well. And there's this whole section where Draco is first musing on the rumor mill and his own feelings and wants for Harry, which was simultaneously incredibly moving and incredibly hot.
And there's so much wonderful wonderful sex in this story! But best of all, all of the sex scenes are important in terms of character development and plot. They are not merely gratuitous.
This was a wonderful, wonderful story, and I'm so, so, happy that it sprang from my prompt. But honestly, even if this hadn't been written for me, I would have loved it still. It's fantastic.
( extended rec at hd-storyroom)
Tug-O-Want by dysonrules ( NC-17 | 16,700 ) 29-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry is back at Hogwarts minding his own business when he finds himself magically drawn to Draco Malfoy. Over and over again.
(Bond = curse requiring occasional touch)
Really good and sweet and hot. Very little angst, just confusion, lust, and acceptance. Fun.
Absolution by dracosoftie ( NC-17 | 31,000 ) 24-Feb-2010
Summary: Draco and Harry return to Hogwarts after the war, both struggling with their own issues. Their unlikely friendship blooms into more but is torn apart by circumstances outside their control.
(Bond = dark mark slavebond to Harry)
- previously recced as a 'Dark Mark Removal' fic (set 1)
I Feel You by thusspakekate ( NC-17 | 24,000 ) 14-Jun-2013
Summary: Harry and Draco take a potion that is supposed to link their hearts together, but end up connecting a different type of organ entirely.
(Bond = potion induced connection)
Pretty fun and hot. Not too angsty, but there's just the right amount of doubt and hesitation.
Twice as Much as an Earthquake by firethesound ( NC-17 | 19,000 ) 11-Sep-2014
Summary: Accidental bonding. Breaking and entering. Conspiring, however unwillingly, in the strange one-man war Malfoy's waging against detention. This isn't the normal school year Harry anticipated having, but at least it's not boring.
(Bond = accidental)
Hot, fun, and sweet. There's some inconsistency in how long the bond is supposed to last, but it's enjoyable nevertheless.
Before the Rumblings of the Storm by hallowdraconis ( NC-17 | 10,800 ) 25-Dec-2010
Summary: Harry is bored at the Yule Ball his 8th year until pressure arrives in the form of a curse that only he can fix.
(Bond = requirement to break a curse)
Good fun. The whole bonding/legilimency bit at the end was great and super hot, with Harry's embarrassment and Draco's arousal at it. Tiny quibbles that it moved a bit too fast and the premise came off as a bit too preposterous, even for a tropey fanfic. But I liked the deliciously uncomfortable public confessions and need to bond to stop the curse.
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