Rec Compilation
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Disclaimer: These are sincere recs given by people who would recommend these fics above others -- or alternately the author herself. They are the opinions of individuals not usually me. Both pros and cons should be taken with a grain of salt and you should always make up your own mind. We don't need any white knights protesting the criticisms.
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This is a work in progress for as long as people bother to leave recs on this post.
It's sorted by pairing and alphabetically by author. It's a lot of html, here's hoping I don't mess it up too badly.
EDIT: All uses of "fantastic", "amazing" etc have been switched for "good" or "nice". I know, I'm so mean.
Trio Generation
Pairing: General (no major pairings)
Title: Hogwarts Sanitarium
Rating: 15+ [R]
Author/where to find: HollyH / HPFF
Very brief summary: “There are no such things as Death Eaters, Harry,” Ron solemnly said. “It’s part of your imagination. Voldemort does not exist! Magic isn’t real! There is no Hogwarts, there never was!”
Pros: Podcast available for listening; good plotline, characterizations and development.
Cons: Unfinished (probably abandoned, 25 chapters so far); AU/AR; OOC because of plot; some odd pairings because of plot.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Bracelet
Rating: R
Author/where to find: akashathekitty / FFnet / IATQO
Very brief summary: When Hermione Granger loses a bet she was sure she'd win to Draco Malfoy, it's the beginning of her own personal hell. And his.
Pros: Slow development; well-rounded characters, even the secondary ones; plot within plot; good character development; Draco does not start off all goody-goody and secretly in love with Hermione; addictive soap.
Cons: The secondary characters are brought in sporadically at best; sometimes one wonders if the author forgot a subthread; Annoying!Hermione and head-up-his-arse!Draco; where's the sex?; no definite answer as to how long it'll be; whiny A/Ns
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Pansy's Volcano
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Bleumidget / AFF
Very brief summary: Set in an AU 7th year; Head Boy Draco and Head Girl Hermione get over their mutual loathing and fall in love. Hijinks and much hot smut ensue.
Pros: Hot smut; good characterization, especially of Slytherin House; a very engaging story considering its age; good use of the Head Boy/Head Girl cliché; long chapters, long story.
Cons: Never finished WIP; too many "twitchy finger" typos; characterizations a little too perfect (Slytherin Prince/Gryffindor Princess); surprising Americanizations considering the author is British. Purple prose.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Dowry of a Single Galleon
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: bunney / Krissy's LJ
Very brief summary: Marriage Law fic; Draco decides that he wants Hermione Granger. She decides that she'll settle for nothing less than true love. Much sex ensues.
Pros: Very romantic with a lot of very sensual description; interesting Lucius/Narcissa subplot; good chemistry between Draco and Hermione.
Cons: Weak plot that hinges on a very thinly developed relationship; story is rushed and too short; characters too perfect; Hermione's characterization non-existent; no dramatic tension in the story.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: We Learned the Sea
Rating: PG-13
Author/where to find: floorcoaster / floofics
Very brief summary: Draco turns himself in and enlists the help of Harry and Hermione to bring down Voldemort.
Pros: Good characterization; good plot.
Cons: Unnecessary epilogue
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Some Blond Fool
Rating NC-17
Author/where to find: FlowersBecomeScreens / AFF
Very brief summary: Reeling from media reports that Ron has cheated on her, Hermione finds support in the oddest of places. And when a common enemy is identified, she doesn't stand a chance
Pros: A lot of depth to the story (there's more going on than just DM/HG smut), interesting premises for Lucius.
Cons: Slightly OOC.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Chosen's Trial
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: gravidy / dmhgficexchange / AFF / FFnet [FF is censured version]
Very brief summary: Written for dmhgficexchange. A spell is cast that sparks a devastating chain of events. The world is ending, the dead are awakening. And Draco Malfoy is at the center of it all.
Pros: Eight long chapters; moving story; good character development. Deals with Draco's love, loss and pain. Good and fitting end.
Cons: AU/AR where Voldemort won. Old fic, so characters might be OOC.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The God of the Lost
Rating: M
Author/where to find: gravidy / FFnet
Summary: Lost, alone and wandless, Hermione and Draco rely on each other to survive. While back at Hogwarts a war is brewing between Slytherin and Gryffindor.
Pros: D/Hr are in charater; never really a boring moment in the fic; Gravidy captures the racism agains Muggleborns in the wizarding world and the conflicts among houses in Hogwarts.
Cons: Never finished WIP. Blaise is a girl.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Fool, The Emperor, and the Hanged Man
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: ianthe_waiting / AFF
Very brief summary: Hermione is targeted by a deranged and evil Harry so Draco swoops in to protect her...however relunctant he may be.
Pros: Good writing; good plot; good characterization; you can actually believe that they would be together; Samhain.
Cons: Squicky scenes; very lengthy read/descriptions; very OOC at times.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: South of Stockholm
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: ldymusyc / LJ
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy's loyalties have always been to himself, and his concern for his own safety is paramount, but when the war ends with Potter's death and Voldemort controls Hogwarts castle, Hermione Granger finds herself under Draco's protection. A Gryffindor needs to play a Slytherin's game in order to save herself and each other.
Pros: Draco's characterization is good; well-written; interesting plot; slightly different use of the captive concept.
Cons: Hermione is slightly outside of believable; very violent descriptions and mentions of rape and torture (more a warning than a con since they fit well into the story). Open ended cliff hanger ending.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Her Shoes
Rating: (eventually) NC-17
Author/where to find: margaritaabate / AFF / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy has demanded Hermione Granger head up an important new Wizard and Muggle venture he's funding. They'll be working at his home. Why would he do this? It's clear he can't stand her. Isn't it?
Pros: Strong characterization; excellent and memorable dialogue.
Cons: Easily defeated Hermione at times.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Bus Stop
Rating: PG
Author/where to find: marmaladefever / FFnet
Very brief summary: Every morning, Draco and Hermione meet at the bus stop.
Pros: Sweet and funny romance with heart fluttering moments; quick read; great dialogue.
Cons: AU; fluff; some OOCness.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Room Serviced
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pir8fancier / OWL
Very brief summary: A wartime fic. Hermione and Draco seek comfort in a series of meetings in hotel rooms.
Pros: Well-written; wrenching to read. Angst, sex, and raw emotion. Good characterizations.
Cons: So honest it's almost painful. No definitive ending.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Adamo Fidelitas
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pixiezombie / AFF
Very brief summary: Draco and Hermione are inadvertently doused with a lust potion. Fighting it's effects will eventually cause the victim to go insane... so they strike a bargain.
Pros: Good smut; angst; "helpful" Snape.
Cons: Incomplete/abandoned.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Dragon's Bride
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: fangirlyness (Rizzle) / GE
Very brief summary: 7th year. Draco and Hermione awaken in a Muggle hotel room, naked, hung-over and tattooed. They also happen to be married. Thus begin a desperate search for a solution to their sticky situation. After all, who in their right mind would want to be married to Draco Malfoy? Surely not Hermione…
Pros: Nice plot, characterizations and character development. Is complete (61 chapters).
Cons: Originally posted on CG, but is reposting on GE since CG is on hiatus, so all chapters are not posted yet; has over ten epilogues - could have been put to a sequel instead. Grammar. Fanon!Draco. Prose of the purple.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Repercussions
Rating: R
Author/where to find: scifichick774 / GE
Very brief summary: Post Hogwarts by about a year. Draco and Hermione must face the consequences of one night’s events.
Pros: Well-written. Good characterizations of Draco and Hermione. Turns a lot of clichés on their head. Slow development.
Cons: WIP. Angry!Horrible!Ron. No sex yet.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Blood of Mud, Wing of Bat
Rating: M [R]
Author/where to find: quite_whippy / FFnet / Author's own website / ( Chapter 44 can only be found on the author's LJ)
Very brief summary: Two decades post-Hogwarts, Hermione is married to Chudley Cannons Beater Ron Weasley and working for successful inventor Sibyll Trelawney. Then she is asked to work with Draco Malfoy. Can her job and marriage survive the test?
Pros: Deals with gov't control and wrestling for power within and the cover up dealt towards the public. Good use of spell work and transportation records, as well as Auror control and abuse of powers.
Cons: AU/AR; does not tie-in with canon (written in 2002); some characters are very OOC; Voldemort is dead but still followed; story unfinished.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Burning Hunger
Rating NC-17
Author/where to find: vashka_kat / AFF
Very brief summary: In a world where Dragons prey on the innocent countryside, Hermione Granger is sacrificed to assuage the Silver Dragon’s terrible appetite. Trapped between her blazing sensuality and her desire for home, she must choose where she belongs
Pros: Unique AU; plotline draws you in immediately; good character development; the suspense "hurts so good".
Cons: again the suspense "hurts so good".
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Beautiful Things Can Come From the Dark
Rating: R
Author/where to find: yesterday4 / CG / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco finds Hermione in the Forest, after being attacked by a Death Eater and they form an unlikely bond.
Pros: Lots of angst; strong plot; good character development and lots of complications. Caring Draco.
Cons: Vulnerable Hermione; plot is based on the aftermath of rape (which may bother some).
Pairing: HP/HG
Title: Seasons of Love
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Fuyumi / FFnet
Very brief summary:AU set in the Regency era. Hermione resigns herself to spending her season as a wallflower -- until she receives an unexpected proposal. Eventual HHr and DG.
Pros: Regency Era; relatively IC considering the AU.
Cons: AU/AR. Incomplete (possibly abandoned), Draco/Ginny pairing near the end.
Pairing: DM/HP
Title: The Man Who Lived (vol 1,2 and 3 so far)
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: chase820 / FFnet
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy's new job as Auror in magic-starved Postwar England is a tough one. If work doesn't kill him, his new flatmate--a vastly changed Harry Potter--will almost certainly try. But Harry wasn't the only one changed by the War.
Pros: Very good writing; good characters; very nice take on the whole Potterverse; interesting plot; good OCs; creepy Hermione.
Cons: Still a WIP; some OOCness - actually the whole universe is a bit OOC; certain too convenient events that feel a bit clumsy; quite a bit of het smut (this is apparently a con for many slash-people).
Pairing: DM/HP
Title: On One's Knees
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pir8fancier/ OWL / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco, on parole from Azkaban, is working as a janitor when an injury leads him to cross paths with healer Harry Potter.
Pros: A nicely written, sympathetic yet cynical Draco and a caring, conflicted Harry. Good, original plot; good writing, touching story.
Cons: Two versions of the ending.
Pairing: DM/HG/BZ
Title: The Family Jewels
Rating: NC-17, Adult ++
Author/Where to find: Narcissa Black / AFF / IATQO (partial)
Very brief summary: "Draco is turning 17, and he receives part of his inheritance."
Pros: Hot smut; good descriptions/narrative; good plot; good characterizations; the character's complement each other beautifully; each member of the relationship is crucial to the dynamic--no one is left out. LONG.
Cons: Incomplete, hasn't been updated in a while. Pre-HBP. Quick takeoff: premise of already established friendship jumping straight to smut, leaving out critical information. Cliché evil and disapproving Lucius.
Pairing: DM/HG/HP
Title: What a Witch Needs
Rating: NC-17 (Adult++)
Author/where to find: Petalsoft / AFF
Very brief summary: Hermione, Harry, and Draco find their fates bound together as the past can no longer be concealed and dark secrets are revealed.
Pros: Nice plot; is complete; sequel available.
Cons: AU; some characterizations; a little bit of spelling & grammar.
Pairing: Harry/Hermione/Ron
Title: The Trick of Love
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: RedBlaze / The Quidditch Pitch
Very brief summary: Hermione, Ron and Harry all live in a flat together, revelations about Harry and Ron's relationship drive Hermione away when that's the last thing the boys want
Pros: Very realistic rendering of how a threesome between these three could go down; everyone is very in character; good use of Brit language.
Cons: Ron's a bit too out of control during the revelation.
Cross-Generation
Pairing: TR/HG
Title: Masters of manipulation
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Nerys / FFnet
Very brief summary: A true manipulator will control the universe, but who will achieve the wanted mastership? Hermione suddenly finds herself opposing Tom Riddle in a quest for knowledge banned by the founders of Hogwarts. Can she stop the heir before he becomes invincible?
Pros: Good Tom Riddle character - not an emo kid or crazy one sided villain; somewhat canon compatible; romance develops slow.
Cons: Rereading for some of this is necessary. The sequel will give you whiplash.
Pairing: LM/HG
Title: Beyond the Veil
Rating: Adult++ [NC-17]
Author/where to find: LaBibliographe / AFF
Very brief summary:The wizarding world has crumbled, nowhere is safe. Lucius & Hermione are forced through the Veil of Death into the unknown. Where have they gone and will they be able to save their world?
Pros: Time travel; good characterizations; humour; adventure; mystery.
Cons: AU. Kinky sex s(uch as bondage, toys, spanking, dom, etc.)
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Of Debts and Debt Collection
Rating: R
Author/where to find: Anastasia / OWL
Very brief summary: Alternate book seven novel length fic. Snape is alive, and returns to Hogwarts to train Harry for the final battle.
Pros: Very well written; strong plot; tons of action and romance. Author does a good job of keeping Snape in character, while making him a totally appealing hero.
Cons: Too verbose in spots.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: What E'er Therein is Promised
Rating: R
Author/where to find: Deeble / Ashwinder
Very brief summary: Seeking knowledge, Hermione signs a contract with Professor Snape - and gets more than she bargained for.
Pros: Good character development; story draws you in; believable within context; multi-character interactions.
Cons: Plot weaknesses; unlikely premise; kinda slow to start; not canon compatible.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Slightly less Sinister
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Jezzie / Restricted Section
/ LJ
Very brief summary: Hermione is preparing to seduce Lucius Malfoy in order to gain inside information. In order to prepare for whatever Malfoy may subject her to, she asks Snape for help.
Pros: This dark turn on the oft used student/teacher scenario doesn't pull any punches. Intriguing plot; Snape is written in character, and runs the gamut from brutal to (almost) tender very believably.
Cons: Author uses the term rape to describe some of the interaction - the consent was given, so the term was a bit off putting, especially in the teacher/student context of the story.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Care of Magical Creatures
Rating: R
Author/where to find: MiaMadwyn / OWL
Very brief summary: Marriage Law fic set in 7th year. Novel length story with tons of character development, angst and romance.
Pros: A snarky Snape; good backstories; intriguing plot and good depictions of Voldemort and Bellatrix.
Cons: (Too) longish section where the couple is kept apart.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Heart With No Companion
Rating: T
Author/where to find: michmak / Ashwinder
Very brief summary: During the final battle, Hermione saves Snape by taking a curse meant for him: Lucius' curse of living sleep. Snape is the only one able to reach inside her mind to communicate with her.
Pros: A beautiful story that will literally rip your heart out. Well written, poignant and touching.
Cons: Heartbreaking angst.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: The Ring
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Ms_Figg / FFnet
Very brief summary:Snape saves Hermione's life by giving her his ring. He also gives her something else unexpected. When Severus is presumed dead, Hermione fulfills his last wish.
Pros: Good character development. Delves into Severus's past. Good adventure with Hermione fulfilling Severus's last wishes.
Cons: AU/AR. Doesn't follow up-to-date canon.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: The Love You Take
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Subversa / OWL
Brief summary: Voldemort casts a lust curse on Hermione and Dumbledore entrusts her to the care of Snape.
Pros: Good premise; lots of nice smut; good writing and an engrossing plot with lots of twists.
Cons: At times the dialogue becomes a little too "Regency-romance" sounding.
Marauder Generation
Pairing: SS/LE
Title: Severus Snape Sends His Regrets
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: tjwritter / LJ
Very brief summary: One shot. Before her wedding to James Potter, Lily wants one last night with Severus.
Pros: Hot sex and revenge. Very convincing portrayal of Snape and a good look inside his psyche. Surprising and totally satisfying ending.
Cons: Hateful Lily.
Next Generation
Pairing: Rose/Scorpius
Title: Playing Games
Rating: R
Author/where to find: akashathekitty / KittyFics
Very brief summary:Rose Weasley accidentally crashes one of Scorpius Malfoy's secret naughty games. Winning this game is difficult, but Rose is nothing if not ambitious. She quickly realises that the consequences of her ambitions reach further than she had first thought, though; now the game won't stop.
Pros: Nice character development. Nice game concept. Light; humourous; hot.
Cons: Other girls in the game are annoying. Spanking. Unresolved.
Disclaimer: These are sincere recs given by people who would recommend these fics above others -- or alternately the author herself. They are the opinions of individuals not usually me. Both pros and cons should be taken with a grain of salt and you should always make up your own mind. We don't need any white knights protesting the criticisms.
I will often reword if I think the same can be said more efficiently. Yell at me in a comment if you think I twisted your meaning or cut out a VITAL part or something.
Comment below to get pros/cons added. It's screened. Anon comments accepted.
Comment below to have any mention of your fics removed (all or nothing). Need reasonable proof of who you are if you have no LJ account.
This is a work in progress for as long as people bother to leave recs on this post.
It's sorted by pairing and alphabetically by author. It's a lot of html, here's hoping I don't mess it up too badly.
EDIT: All uses of "fantastic", "amazing" etc have been switched for "good" or "nice". I know, I'm so mean.
Trio Generation
Pairing: General (no major pairings)
Title: Hogwarts Sanitarium
Rating: 15+ [R]
Author/where to find: HollyH / HPFF
Very brief summary: “There are no such things as Death Eaters, Harry,” Ron solemnly said. “It’s part of your imagination. Voldemort does not exist! Magic isn’t real! There is no Hogwarts, there never was!”
Pros: Podcast available for listening; good plotline, characterizations and development.
Cons: Unfinished (probably abandoned, 25 chapters so far); AU/AR; OOC because of plot; some odd pairings because of plot.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Bracelet
Rating: R
Author/where to find: akashathekitty / FFnet / IATQO
Very brief summary: When Hermione Granger loses a bet she was sure she'd win to Draco Malfoy, it's the beginning of her own personal hell. And his.
Pros: Slow development; well-rounded characters, even the secondary ones; plot within plot; good character development; Draco does not start off all goody-goody and secretly in love with Hermione; addictive soap.
Cons: The secondary characters are brought in sporadically at best; sometimes one wonders if the author forgot a subthread; Annoying!Hermione and head-up-his-arse!Draco; where's the sex?; no definite answer as to how long it'll be; whiny A/Ns
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Pansy's Volcano
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Bleumidget / AFF
Very brief summary: Set in an AU 7th year; Head Boy Draco and Head Girl Hermione get over their mutual loathing and fall in love. Hijinks and much hot smut ensue.
Pros: Hot smut; good characterization, especially of Slytherin House; a very engaging story considering its age; good use of the Head Boy/Head Girl cliché; long chapters, long story.
Cons: Never finished WIP; too many "twitchy finger" typos; characterizations a little too perfect (Slytherin Prince/Gryffindor Princess); surprising Americanizations considering the author is British. Purple prose.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Dowry of a Single Galleon
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: bunney / Krissy's LJ
Very brief summary: Marriage Law fic; Draco decides that he wants Hermione Granger. She decides that she'll settle for nothing less than true love. Much sex ensues.
Pros: Very romantic with a lot of very sensual description; interesting Lucius/Narcissa subplot; good chemistry between Draco and Hermione.
Cons: Weak plot that hinges on a very thinly developed relationship; story is rushed and too short; characters too perfect; Hermione's characterization non-existent; no dramatic tension in the story.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: We Learned the Sea
Rating: PG-13
Author/where to find: floorcoaster / floofics
Very brief summary: Draco turns himself in and enlists the help of Harry and Hermione to bring down Voldemort.
Pros: Good characterization; good plot.
Cons: Unnecessary epilogue
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Some Blond Fool
Rating NC-17
Author/where to find: FlowersBecomeScreens / AFF
Very brief summary: Reeling from media reports that Ron has cheated on her, Hermione finds support in the oddest of places. And when a common enemy is identified, she doesn't stand a chance
Pros: A lot of depth to the story (there's more going on than just DM/HG smut), interesting premises for Lucius.
Cons: Slightly OOC.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Chosen's Trial
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: gravidy / dmhgficexchange / AFF / FFnet [FF is censured version]
Very brief summary: Written for dmhgficexchange. A spell is cast that sparks a devastating chain of events. The world is ending, the dead are awakening. And Draco Malfoy is at the center of it all.
Pros: Eight long chapters; moving story; good character development. Deals with Draco's love, loss and pain. Good and fitting end.
Cons: AU/AR where Voldemort won. Old fic, so characters might be OOC.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The God of the Lost
Rating: M
Author/where to find: gravidy / FFnet
Summary: Lost, alone and wandless, Hermione and Draco rely on each other to survive. While back at Hogwarts a war is brewing between Slytherin and Gryffindor.
Pros: D/Hr are in charater; never really a boring moment in the fic; Gravidy captures the racism agains Muggleborns in the wizarding world and the conflicts among houses in Hogwarts.
Cons: Never finished WIP. Blaise is a girl.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Fool, The Emperor, and the Hanged Man
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: ianthe_waiting / AFF
Very brief summary: Hermione is targeted by a deranged and evil Harry so Draco swoops in to protect her...however relunctant he may be.
Pros: Good writing; good plot; good characterization; you can actually believe that they would be together; Samhain.
Cons: Squicky scenes; very lengthy read/descriptions; very OOC at times.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: South of Stockholm
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: ldymusyc / LJ
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy's loyalties have always been to himself, and his concern for his own safety is paramount, but when the war ends with Potter's death and Voldemort controls Hogwarts castle, Hermione Granger finds herself under Draco's protection. A Gryffindor needs to play a Slytherin's game in order to save herself and each other.
Pros: Draco's characterization is good; well-written; interesting plot; slightly different use of the captive concept.
Cons: Hermione is slightly outside of believable; very violent descriptions and mentions of rape and torture (more a warning than a con since they fit well into the story). Open ended cliff hanger ending.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Her Shoes
Rating: (eventually) NC-17
Author/where to find: margaritaabate / AFF / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy has demanded Hermione Granger head up an important new Wizard and Muggle venture he's funding. They'll be working at his home. Why would he do this? It's clear he can't stand her. Isn't it?
Pros: Strong characterization; excellent and memorable dialogue.
Cons: Easily defeated Hermione at times.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Bus Stop
Rating: PG
Author/where to find: marmaladefever / FFnet
Very brief summary: Every morning, Draco and Hermione meet at the bus stop.
Pros: Sweet and funny romance with heart fluttering moments; quick read; great dialogue.
Cons: AU; fluff; some OOCness.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Room Serviced
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pir8fancier / OWL
Very brief summary: A wartime fic. Hermione and Draco seek comfort in a series of meetings in hotel rooms.
Pros: Well-written; wrenching to read. Angst, sex, and raw emotion. Good characterizations.
Cons: So honest it's almost painful. No definitive ending.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Adamo Fidelitas
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pixiezombie / AFF
Very brief summary: Draco and Hermione are inadvertently doused with a lust potion. Fighting it's effects will eventually cause the victim to go insane... so they strike a bargain.
Pros: Good smut; angst; "helpful" Snape.
Cons: Incomplete/abandoned.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: The Dragon's Bride
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: fangirlyness (Rizzle) / GE
Very brief summary: 7th year. Draco and Hermione awaken in a Muggle hotel room, naked, hung-over and tattooed. They also happen to be married. Thus begin a desperate search for a solution to their sticky situation. After all, who in their right mind would want to be married to Draco Malfoy? Surely not Hermione…
Pros: Nice plot, characterizations and character development. Is complete (61 chapters).
Cons: Originally posted on CG, but is reposting on GE since CG is on hiatus, so all chapters are not posted yet; has over ten epilogues - could have been put to a sequel instead. Grammar. Fanon!Draco. Prose of the purple.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Repercussions
Rating: R
Author/where to find: scifichick774 / GE
Very brief summary: Post Hogwarts by about a year. Draco and Hermione must face the consequences of one night’s events.
Pros: Well-written. Good characterizations of Draco and Hermione. Turns a lot of clichés on their head. Slow development.
Cons: WIP. Angry!Horrible!Ron. No sex yet.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Blood of Mud, Wing of Bat
Rating: M [R]
Author/where to find: quite_whippy / FFnet / Author's own website / ( Chapter 44 can only be found on the author's LJ)
Very brief summary: Two decades post-Hogwarts, Hermione is married to Chudley Cannons Beater Ron Weasley and working for successful inventor Sibyll Trelawney. Then she is asked to work with Draco Malfoy. Can her job and marriage survive the test?
Pros: Deals with gov't control and wrestling for power within and the cover up dealt towards the public. Good use of spell work and transportation records, as well as Auror control and abuse of powers.
Cons: AU/AR; does not tie-in with canon (written in 2002); some characters are very OOC; Voldemort is dead but still followed; story unfinished.
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Burning Hunger
Rating NC-17
Author/where to find: vashka_kat / AFF
Very brief summary: In a world where Dragons prey on the innocent countryside, Hermione Granger is sacrificed to assuage the Silver Dragon’s terrible appetite. Trapped between her blazing sensuality and her desire for home, she must choose where she belongs
Pros: Unique AU; plotline draws you in immediately; good character development; the suspense "hurts so good".
Cons: again the suspense "hurts so good".
Pairing: DM/HG
Title: Beautiful Things Can Come From the Dark
Rating: R
Author/where to find: yesterday4 / CG / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco finds Hermione in the Forest, after being attacked by a Death Eater and they form an unlikely bond.
Pros: Lots of angst; strong plot; good character development and lots of complications. Caring Draco.
Cons: Vulnerable Hermione; plot is based on the aftermath of rape (which may bother some).
Pairing: HP/HG
Title: Seasons of Love
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Fuyumi / FFnet
Very brief summary:AU set in the Regency era. Hermione resigns herself to spending her season as a wallflower -- until she receives an unexpected proposal. Eventual HHr and DG.
Pros: Regency Era; relatively IC considering the AU.
Cons: AU/AR. Incomplete (possibly abandoned), Draco/Ginny pairing near the end.
Pairing: DM/HP
Title: The Man Who Lived (vol 1,2 and 3 so far)
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: chase820 / FFnet
Very brief summary: Draco Malfoy's new job as Auror in magic-starved Postwar England is a tough one. If work doesn't kill him, his new flatmate--a vastly changed Harry Potter--will almost certainly try. But Harry wasn't the only one changed by the War.
Pros: Very good writing; good characters; very nice take on the whole Potterverse; interesting plot; good OCs; creepy Hermione.
Cons: Still a WIP; some OOCness - actually the whole universe is a bit OOC; certain too convenient events that feel a bit clumsy; quite a bit of het smut (this is apparently a con for many slash-people).
Pairing: DM/HP
Title: On One's Knees
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: pir8fancier/ OWL / author's LJ
Very brief summary: Draco, on parole from Azkaban, is working as a janitor when an injury leads him to cross paths with healer Harry Potter.
Pros: A nicely written, sympathetic yet cynical Draco and a caring, conflicted Harry. Good, original plot; good writing, touching story.
Cons: Two versions of the ending.
Pairing: DM/HG/BZ
Title: The Family Jewels
Rating: NC-17, Adult ++
Author/Where to find: Narcissa Black / AFF / IATQO (partial)
Very brief summary: "Draco is turning 17, and he receives part of his inheritance."
Pros: Hot smut; good descriptions/narrative; good plot; good characterizations; the character's complement each other beautifully; each member of the relationship is crucial to the dynamic--no one is left out. LONG.
Cons: Incomplete, hasn't been updated in a while. Pre-HBP. Quick takeoff: premise of already established friendship jumping straight to smut, leaving out critical information. Cliché evil and disapproving Lucius.
Pairing: DM/HG/HP
Title: What a Witch Needs
Rating: NC-17 (Adult++)
Author/where to find: Petalsoft / AFF
Very brief summary: Hermione, Harry, and Draco find their fates bound together as the past can no longer be concealed and dark secrets are revealed.
Pros: Nice plot; is complete; sequel available.
Cons: AU; some characterizations; a little bit of spelling & grammar.
Pairing: Harry/Hermione/Ron
Title: The Trick of Love
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: RedBlaze / The Quidditch Pitch
Very brief summary: Hermione, Ron and Harry all live in a flat together, revelations about Harry and Ron's relationship drive Hermione away when that's the last thing the boys want
Pros: Very realistic rendering of how a threesome between these three could go down; everyone is very in character; good use of Brit language.
Cons: Ron's a bit too out of control during the revelation.
Cross-Generation
Pairing: TR/HG
Title: Masters of manipulation
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Nerys / FFnet
Very brief summary: A true manipulator will control the universe, but who will achieve the wanted mastership? Hermione suddenly finds herself opposing Tom Riddle in a quest for knowledge banned by the founders of Hogwarts. Can she stop the heir before he becomes invincible?
Pros: Good Tom Riddle character - not an emo kid or crazy one sided villain; somewhat canon compatible; romance develops slow.
Cons: Rereading for some of this is necessary. The sequel will give you whiplash.
Pairing: LM/HG
Title: Beyond the Veil
Rating: Adult++ [NC-17]
Author/where to find: LaBibliographe / AFF
Very brief summary:The wizarding world has crumbled, nowhere is safe. Lucius & Hermione are forced through the Veil of Death into the unknown. Where have they gone and will they be able to save their world?
Pros: Time travel; good characterizations; humour; adventure; mystery.
Cons: AU. Kinky sex s(uch as bondage, toys, spanking, dom, etc.)
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Of Debts and Debt Collection
Rating: R
Author/where to find: Anastasia / OWL
Very brief summary: Alternate book seven novel length fic. Snape is alive, and returns to Hogwarts to train Harry for the final battle.
Pros: Very well written; strong plot; tons of action and romance. Author does a good job of keeping Snape in character, while making him a totally appealing hero.
Cons: Too verbose in spots.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: What E'er Therein is Promised
Rating: R
Author/where to find: Deeble / Ashwinder
Very brief summary: Seeking knowledge, Hermione signs a contract with Professor Snape - and gets more than she bargained for.
Pros: Good character development; story draws you in; believable within context; multi-character interactions.
Cons: Plot weaknesses; unlikely premise; kinda slow to start; not canon compatible.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Slightly less Sinister
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Jezzie / Restricted Section
/ LJ
Very brief summary: Hermione is preparing to seduce Lucius Malfoy in order to gain inside information. In order to prepare for whatever Malfoy may subject her to, she asks Snape for help.
Pros: This dark turn on the oft used student/teacher scenario doesn't pull any punches. Intriguing plot; Snape is written in character, and runs the gamut from brutal to (almost) tender very believably.
Cons: Author uses the term rape to describe some of the interaction - the consent was given, so the term was a bit off putting, especially in the teacher/student context of the story.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Care of Magical Creatures
Rating: R
Author/where to find: MiaMadwyn / OWL
Very brief summary: Marriage Law fic set in 7th year. Novel length story with tons of character development, angst and romance.
Pros: A snarky Snape; good backstories; intriguing plot and good depictions of Voldemort and Bellatrix.
Cons: (Too) longish section where the couple is kept apart.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: Heart With No Companion
Rating: T
Author/where to find: michmak / Ashwinder
Very brief summary: During the final battle, Hermione saves Snape by taking a curse meant for him: Lucius' curse of living sleep. Snape is the only one able to reach inside her mind to communicate with her.
Pros: A beautiful story that will literally rip your heart out. Well written, poignant and touching.
Cons: Heartbreaking angst.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: The Ring
Rating: M
Author/where to find: Ms_Figg / FFnet
Very brief summary:Snape saves Hermione's life by giving her his ring. He also gives her something else unexpected. When Severus is presumed dead, Hermione fulfills his last wish.
Pros: Good character development. Delves into Severus's past. Good adventure with Hermione fulfilling Severus's last wishes.
Cons: AU/AR. Doesn't follow up-to-date canon.
Pairing: SS/HG
Title: The Love You Take
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: Subversa / OWL
Brief summary: Voldemort casts a lust curse on Hermione and Dumbledore entrusts her to the care of Snape.
Pros: Good premise; lots of nice smut; good writing and an engrossing plot with lots of twists.
Cons: At times the dialogue becomes a little too "Regency-romance" sounding.
Marauder Generation
Pairing: SS/LE
Title: Severus Snape Sends His Regrets
Rating: NC-17
Author/where to find: tjwritter / LJ
Very brief summary: One shot. Before her wedding to James Potter, Lily wants one last night with Severus.
Pros: Hot sex and revenge. Very convincing portrayal of Snape and a good look inside his psyche. Surprising and totally satisfying ending.
Cons: Hateful Lily.
Next Generation
Pairing: Rose/Scorpius
Title: Playing Games
Rating: R
Author/where to find: akashathekitty / KittyFics
Very brief summary:Rose Weasley accidentally crashes one of Scorpius Malfoy's secret naughty games. Winning this game is difficult, but Rose is nothing if not ambitious. She quickly realises that the consequences of her ambitions reach further than she had first thought, though; now the game won't stop.
Pros: Nice character development. Nice game concept. Light; humourous; hot.
Cons: Other girls in the game are annoying. Spanking. Unresolved.