A Thousand Beautiful Things by Geoviki

This story is now one of my favourite Harry Potter fics, second only to Lust over Pendle. I have to admit, I can’t resist Redemption Of Draco Malfoy fics, especially when Draco is really well-written. There are one or two moments when story-Draco doesn’t match canon-Draco, but by and large his transformation into a decent human being is shown as a logical progression from the events in the plot.

There’s a short follow-up story, Harry Potter and the Slytherin-Coloured Lamborghini.

If you were interested in the friendship between Draco and Gregory in the story, there a short sidestory, Autumn Can Really Hang You Up the Most, set sometime post-war.

Update: A Thousand Beautiful Things now has a sequel. I’ve only read the first chapter of Delicate Sound of Thunder, but so far, it looks to be as good as its prequel.

Further Update: I just finished Delicate Sound of Thunder, and it really was just as good as A Thousand Beautiful Things. I think my favourite part was Hermione and Snape working together against A.W.L. The scene with Daniel in Draco’s apartment at the end was awfully funny, too. And the revelation of what Draco’s secret DE past was really suprised and horrified me, but in a good way. And Daniel’s such a sweetie…you know, let’s just say that I liked everything about this story. Because I really did.

There’s also a very short epilogue to Delicate Sound of Thunder (ETA: Site seems to be down, so this epilogue is unavailable at the moment.)

Action // Coming of Age // Mystery // R // Romance // Sci-fi/Fantasy // Top 100 // Top Ten

The Waters of March by Geoviki

Another story by the author of A Thousand Beautiful Things. I didn’t love this one quite as much, but I still enjoyed it greatly. Draco is damaged in the final battle with Voldemort and ends up in St. Mungo’s, where Harry starts to visit him out of guilt. The only quarrell I have with the story is that it feels a little unfinished; I think it needed more of a climax.

Coming of Age // Mystery // PG // Romance // Sci-fi/Fantasy

The Milk and Cookies War by Punk

Clark stays at Lex’s penthouse for a while. Also, it looks like I have another favourite Smallville author.

NC-17 // Romance

Green Ice by Adina

Bertie Wooster gets involved in a robbery; luckily, “Flim” Wimsey is there to help him out. It’s a crossover with the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries, but it’s mostly about Bertie.

If you know anything about Jeeves and Wooster, you must read this story. Trust me, you’ll never be able to look at Bertie the same way again. It’s not even really an AU; more like the wonderfully plausible backstory that Wodehouse ought to have written.

Followed by Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four

Action // Crossover // Gen // Historical // Humour // Mystery // PG // Top 100

Hospitality by Zeelee

Fifteen years later, Johnny comes back.

PG // Romance

Still-waking sleep by Mary

All Johnny can be is himself.

He’d been named for Saint John, and had never had the chance to ask which Saint John that might have been. The one who wrote the book of Revelation and rained deadly fire down on 200 men in the temple of Artemis, or the one who was the patron saint of firefighters? Or another entirely, with no ironic significance behind the name?

Coming of Age // Gen // PG

The Price of Expedience by Speranza, Mia

When Francesca comes onto him, Fraser takes desperate measures.

“Constable, a moment!” Welsh beckoned, and then ushered Fraser into his office. “Look, uh, I am required by federal law to give you a copy of this handout, produced by the City government, regarding sexual orientation—”

Fraser blinked as Welsh handed him a lavender-colored booklet. “Uh—”

“—and your right not to be harassed. I think you’ll find that today’s police force is very understanding about these things.”

“Lieutenant, there’s been some mistake.” Fraser blurted. “I mean, there was one woman in Stillwater with a very masculine face, but-”

Humour // PG // Romance

Tender by Resonant

I’ll bet you never realized how many meanings the word ‘tender’ has.

NC-17 // Romance

Nuance by Livia, Resonant

Also Jim/m.

Jim’s senses give him unexpected perception.

Action // Mystery // NC-17 // Romance

Everything You Need In One Convenient Location by Julad

Jim and Blair in the grocery store.

PG // Romance

Crossed Wires by Lynnmonster

Ray and Ray and Frannie.

NC-17 // Romance

Untying Knots by Keelywolfe

Legolas braids Gimli’s hair. I can’t believe I haven’t rec’d this before; I’ve loved it for ages.

G // Romance

Jeeves and the Understanding by Timmerryn

And its sequels, Thank You, Sir and Love in the Afternoon.

In which Bertie has a birthday and Jeeves has too much to drink.

First in a series.

NC-17 // PWP // Romance

My Man Jeeves by Sue

Bertie isn’t happy with Jeeves’ temporary replacement.

R // Romance

Humble Servant by Bad Faery

Jeeves adds another duty to his roster.

NC-17 // PWP // Romance

As virtuous men pass by Torch

Jeeves saves Bertie from yet another amatory female.

PG // Romance

Beard by Torch

Bertie is forced to play Father Christmas.

PG // Romance

Jeeves and the Forbidden Vice by P.Q. Laertes

Jeeves sets the course of true love straight.

PG // Romance

Full Fathom Five by Anais

It’s canon that Horatio arrived on Justinian and met Archie before Simpson returned. I’m not sure if Archie’s background here contradicts canon or just fanon, but I’m not sure that I care, either.

ETA: All Anais’s fanfic is offline for the forseeable future.

Broken Link // PG // Top 100

Wesley’s Liberal Guilt by Jessica Harris

The funniest part is that Wesley really could act like this. I’ve been meaning to rec this, but I couldn’t remember what it was called.

Humour // PG // Romance