FIC: Spanner in the Works (NC-17)

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Title: Spanner in the Works
Author: pretty_panther
Prompt: # 32
Summary: Astoria has dragged Draco to Australia for a different sort of holiday. With Australia's wizarding population being so spread out, the Malfoys find themselves in a Muggle bar, owned by one Harry Potter. Stunned, Draco decides he wants to know more, thinking he is the first to stumble across

Comments

[fantasyfiend09]

I love the dynamic during sex. They're both so snarky and competitive. It really felt like a continuation of their school rivalry.

The ending was amazing--even though it gave me the chills! Early on, I was so certain they're would be tender sex and then Harry explaining what had happened and why he left the wizarding world. I thought either Draco would stay or convince Harry to come back. Needless to say, I wasn't even close. Way to shake things up!

This really felt very Alfred Hitchcock.

re: Spanner in the Works ***Spoiler***

[vaysh]

This is such a wonderfully original take on H/D. I love it. There is harsh realism to the relationships, the way Draco dismisses Astoria when he sees a man he wants to fuck, Draco's question of sexually transmitted diseases and his concern about not wanting to hurt Harry, even the way Harry will sleep with Draco but still Obliviates him. This Harry really does have changed even when I can see traces of the Harry from the books in him: his distrust, his hatred of publicity, the importance of having a place for himself and his friends. The ending is rather brilliant, I find, so much that all the sequels starting to unroll in my head better be left unwritten. This story is perfect as it is. Thank you. :)

[alexis_sd]

I love this Harry - strong, confident, ready to do what's necessary to defend himself. Your ending, dear author, is absolutely fantastic. I love that you didn't fall down the fluffy road. I enjoyed this story very much. Thank you for choosing my prompt and writing such a great fic.

[lamerezouille]

Wow, this endings was really creepy, but I feel it fit the story quite well. Things feel very casual but very mysterious at the same time. It's a great mix! I liked it very much!

[sweething10]

Oooh, I love the ending! Quite the unexpected twist, with just the slightest hint of darkness. Great job!