Templum Bellonae

He’d been courteous and polite–the very picture of chivalry, at least for the few moments before she’d apparently determined that his behavior was masking some sort of nefarious plan. He wasn’t exactly sure whether to feel flattered or insulted by this reaction.

Well-written and funny.

Making It Personal by Lilycat

A disowned and dishonored Draco Malfoy has been given refuge by the Order of the Phoenix at the Burrow. The only time of the day in which he’s granted any privacy is during the swing shift, tea time to midnight, which he spends, appropriately enough, in the Weasleys’ garden.

There are a lot of great things to be said about this story; unfortunately, I’m too tired to say them. Read this anyway.

Swing Time by Bambu

The war is over and everyone wants something from Hermione. But that’s nothing new; she can handle it. Really.

My favourite Draco/Hermione story to date. Um, not that I’ve read very many (so far.)

I love the characterizations in this fic. Canonically, Hermione is chronically undervalued and taken for granted. And Draco would be the kind of house guest who shows up uninvited, makes himself at home, reads your mail, eats your food, messes up your apartment, and sees right through you to all your hopes and weaknesses.

“You don’t understand.”

“You? I understand you perfectly.”

He took a half-step forward. She wasn’t sure if she should get ready for a kiss or a slap.

Then he stopped.

“And I understand I’m hungry. You were so busy playing house with Potter last night—never thought that meant I wouldn’t get dinner, did you? I’m famished.” He plucked at his shirt.
Skin and bones, that’s what I am.”

“Oh for—You’re going to have to learn to feed yourself, Draco.”

He looked genuinely surprised. “Why? I’ve got you.”

If only she had a door to slam.

Breathe by Argosy

It’s time for some new recs after what has been, for me, a very long hiatus. This is the first time I’ve written a rec that I knew the author would eventually read; luckily, Argosy’s writing is so good I don’t have to worry about being tactful.

After Dumbledore’s death, Draco Malfoy vanished without a trace. Ten years later he may have re-emerged as a robber of Muggle banks. Can a bushy-haired gal from Magical Law Enforcement find happiness in the arms of a grey-eyed Master Criminal?

This is one of the stories with which Argosy has made me a DM/HG ’shipper. And Draco Malfoy makes the best bank robber ever.

Where the Magic Is by gosy

Draco helps Hermione hide from the Death Eaters, and they become closer. A much better story than that makes it sound. Hermione in particular is very believable; the Witch’s Own Companion is a very nice touch.

Roundabout by akne