FIC: Late Bloomers (NC-17)

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Title: Late Bloomers
Author: thistle_verse
Prompt: #44
Summary: Harry always thought he had a pretty satisfying array of sexual fantasies, until he stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised again and sees himself getting banged senseless by Draco Malfoy. Now he can't stop

Comments

[ani_mage]

Oh gosh, MA, I don’t even know where to start! From the lyrical prose to the magical locations and descriptions of nature to the intensity of the connection between Harry and Draco-this story was so gorgeous. I loved how the sex in the fic builds in intensity as their relationship changes and becomes more intimate. I have a soft spot for stories set when Harry and Draco are older, and there just aren’t that many of them. I really, really appreciated how you were able to write an epilogue compliant fic that still felt respectful of Ginny. It never felt like Harry’s relationship with Draco came at the expense of Ginny. I think it’s really hard to write an H/D story where Harry and Ginny have a real, loving relationship and still leave room for love between Harry and Draco, but you did it. Bravo! Harry’s relationship with his bees was so lovely, and the way they created a visual representation of Harry’s magic was such a great way to build on canon. I loved the warm towel spell. It was a very subtle way to say a lot about Harry as a

[thistle_verse]

Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment! I'm so glad you liked this story! I have a real soft spot for older Harry and Draco, too. I love thinking and reading about them interacting when time has changed them in some ways, and discovering which ways it hasn't. And I love Ginny, too. Thank you for the thought you gave my story! I'm convinced now that the H/D corner of fandom is the nicest!

[divertazsc]

I am so impressed with the level of writing this year. This was just fantastic. I loved the way everything was developed and the growth of the characters. It takes time to see what's important and I adore fics with mature Harry and Draco.

[thistle_verse]

Thank you!! I really enjoy older Harry and Draco stories, too. <3

[birdsofshore]

I absolutely loved this. I feel quite awed how you created this beautifully rich world from my slightly silly prompt. I love the fact that it's epilogue compliant and that Harry and Draco are older here and FEEL older. I LOVE that Harry has developed a wonderful friendship with Blaise. The supporting characters were wonderfully developed even when they only appeared briefly. And the non-linear storyline worked perfectly

[thistle_verse]

Thank you! I'm so glad-- I had intended to write something much smuttier and... well, just dirty, I suppose, haha! But then I just kept thinking about the Mirror of Erised and our deepest desires I couldn't quite leave it at smut. It was a really great, really interesting prompt. Anyway, I did hope you'd like it because I've long been a fan.

I think you're totally on to what I also love most about Draco. It's really fundamental, and not silly at all like some people like to make out when they roll their eyes about everyone loving a bad boy. Flaws are the best part of a good character, I think.

Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment. I enjoyed writing in this fest so much-- I'm now convinced the H/D corner of fandom is the nicest there is!

<3

[_melodic_]

What a remarkable piece of fiction! I saw this recced everywhere it seemed and after reading the first paragraph alone I instantly understood why. You managed to craft beautiful prose with a lovely story packed full with rich imagery and emotions. It was such a touching ride that I never wanted to end.

I must say I had been eyeing this prompt myself and am so glad I went with something else because I would have ruined this prompt with a brief smutty fic while you took an already tempting prompt and transformed it into something moving, mesmerizing and all around incredible.

“You’re good at that,” he told him. Malfoy just looked at him. He was back to being contained and so, so careful.

“At fixing things,” Harry said. Malfoy blinked. Something in his eyes went sort of soft, and from that moment on Harry would never be able to think of him as anything other than human, and ever-changing, and breakable.This part just destroyed me! That reference to Draco and his vanishing cabinet and Harry seeing Draco for the first time as a real

[thistle_verse]

Thank you so much for leaving me such a lovely comment, and for the thought and attention you gave my story! I'm so glad you liked it. <3

[lq_traintracks]

Are you KIDDING ME??? This was STUNNING. Dear god, it was written gorgeously!! Like I lost my breath a few times. And I said things aloud like, "Wow..." and "Oh my god beautiful." Just brilliantly done, MA!

And so real and heartbreaking and tender-hot and HOTHOT and heart-clutchingly GOOD! I love this dynamic between them, this rich and painful and undeniable THING and the history and the killer UST in the present and it's just electric and beautiful and perfect! I thought the bees were a fantastic casting choice and metaphor! I wanted to cheer for Narcissa and all the friendships!

This was just an astoundingly rewarding read. You brought them to life so vividly, with such maturity and depth and grace, and you made me ache for them. Thank you so much for writing this!

[thistle_verse]

You are TOO WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed this story. I have so enjoyed the entire energy of this fest and everyone in it.

<3