Charming fic: For all the Marbles
Title: For all the Marbles
Author: Veritas03
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 29,000
Summary:
Harry receives a long-lost gift when he returns to Hogwarts to finish his last year of school. Draco could be just the person to help Harry understand the gift - if the two of them can learn to talk to each other.
Why I loved it:
This started so excellently, and stayed good throughout. From the very beginning--Draco's thoughtful and meaningful letter to Harry at the start of 8th year--I was hooked. I loved that Draco has been crushing on Harry for a while but thinks he is straight, and I loved how they have to 'practice' being friendly together. That Ron and Ginny had already come to accept Draco as changed, and encouraged Harry in his pursuit was very welcome. The enchanted marbles that Harry inherited were actually a really nice touch--they made a great connection to both the past and the future and felt like a bit of magic that truly belonged in the Potterverse. Just a sweet, lovely story with some good smut at the end to round it all out.
Excerpt:
“Potter,” Draco mumbled through the hands covering his face. “Potter’s here.”
“Yes,” Blaise confirmed. “Saw him on the platform. Hard to miss with everyone pointing and gasping in delight."
“You saw him there, too, Draco,” Theo said, scribbling on his parchment.
“And gasped with delight,” Blaise added, grinning wickedly.
“I did not!” Draco sat up and tried to scorch Blaise with a glare.
Theo stopped the movement of his quill and turned to Draco with an appraising look. “Oh my great-aunt’s cauldron-scalded knickers. Please tell me we are not returning to the days of Draco Malfoy’s Harry Potter obsession.”
“Return?” Blaise asked, smirking. “When did you think we left? Surely you didn’t think several thousand miles and half a year’s separation would dim that flame.”
“Just stop! Both of you!” Draco flopped back against the seat and crossed his arms against his chest. “I am not obsessed with Harry Potter.” Over the loud groans and calls of ‘oh please!’ Draco shouted, “I’m not!” When his friends quieted, he added, “It’s just that - I just saw him for the first time. Up close.”
Theo groaned again, and Blaise chuckled and said, “In all his glory, right?”
Draco sighed, “Well, he is fairly glorious. All tanned and hero-y.”
Author: Veritas03
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 29,000
Summary:
Harry receives a long-lost gift when he returns to Hogwarts to finish his last year of school. Draco could be just the person to help Harry understand the gift - if the two of them can learn to talk to each other.
Why I loved it:
This started so excellently, and stayed good throughout. From the very beginning--Draco's thoughtful and meaningful letter to Harry at the start of 8th year--I was hooked. I loved that Draco has been crushing on Harry for a while but thinks he is straight, and I loved how they have to 'practice' being friendly together. That Ron and Ginny had already come to accept Draco as changed, and encouraged Harry in his pursuit was very welcome. The enchanted marbles that Harry inherited were actually a really nice touch--they made a great connection to both the past and the future and felt like a bit of magic that truly belonged in the Potterverse. Just a sweet, lovely story with some good smut at the end to round it all out.
Excerpt:
“Potter,” Draco mumbled through the hands covering his face. “Potter’s here.”
“Yes,” Blaise confirmed. “Saw him on the platform. Hard to miss with everyone pointing and gasping in delight."
“You saw him there, too, Draco,” Theo said, scribbling on his parchment.
“And gasped with delight,” Blaise added, grinning wickedly.
“I did not!” Draco sat up and tried to scorch Blaise with a glare.
Theo stopped the movement of his quill and turned to Draco with an appraising look. “Oh my great-aunt’s cauldron-scalded knickers. Please tell me we are not returning to the days of Draco Malfoy’s Harry Potter obsession.”
“Return?” Blaise asked, smirking. “When did you think we left? Surely you didn’t think several thousand miles and half a year’s separation would dim that flame.”
“Just stop! Both of you!” Draco flopped back against the seat and crossed his arms against his chest. “I am not obsessed with Harry Potter.” Over the loud groans and calls of ‘oh please!’ Draco shouted, “I’m not!” When his friends quieted, he added, “It’s just that - I just saw him for the first time. Up close.”
Theo groaned again, and Blaise chuckled and said, “In all his glory, right?”
Draco sighed, “Well, he is fairly glorious. All tanned and hero-y.”