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Harry finds him in a ditch. He never expected the life of a Superhero to be easy. But showing your enemies mercy is so hard.
A/N: Wow! I can’t believe it, but this giant beast of a fic is completed! When I first submitted the above prompt, I never thought I’d be the one to claim it! Yet here we are. It’s been such a long three months, and there’re several people I need to thank for helping pull this fic through! First, I want to thank makoninah, whose lovely art piece helped to inspire part of the interpretation of what you’ll see for Harry’s powers, and I also wanted to thank her for granting permission for me to use this idea in the fic. Thank you to the Consent Mods for dealing with my persistent questions. I also don’t know where I’d be without the amazing Cabloom and btwnrageandserenity. Both helped me figure out very early on many of the places that are mentioned in this fic, dealt with many of my persistent questions, helped me out with various cultural elements, and really helped out near crunch-time. For the numerous people who sent me encouragement during the months of writing this, silvered_glass for helping me sort out the beginning, roonilwazib for answering my grammar questions, and All_About_That_Ace for being a sounding board for ideas, thank you! Finally, I want to thank the person who’s been with me on this project even before I had decided to take it on myself, the one who helped me through many a writer’s mood-swing (and even more questions), encouraged me to keep going and not give up, and really helped critique this fic and push it to its full potential–my main beta, ramenifyouplease! Every single one of you are Super Stars!
Also, for those that want it, here’s google map of some of the places the characters visit in the fic if you’re not familiar with London.
Excerpt:
Now, considering his distraction and the fact that he is technically out on patrol, it wouldn’t be fair to say he’s out looking for Paper Dracon. But he finds him anyway.
Harry catches the bloke trying to ferret off with an older woman’s purse and nabs him in the alley he bolts down. “Really? You’re actually purse-snatching now?”
We can’t believe we’ve been posting for a fortnight! We’re so pleased to be sharing these wonderful creations everyday and equally delighted to see the love everyone lavishing on the MAs in the form of Kudos, comments, likes, reblogs, and recs.
Thank you to everyone participating!
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Title: Can I Kiss You? Artist: Anonymous Prompt: # 42 Rating: R Warnings/Content Notes: kitchen kiss, resolved pining, nonverbal consent Summary: can I kiss you?
Harry: *staring longingly at Draco’s thigh* Draco: *raises eyebrow, reaches for Harry’s glasses* Harry: *finally drags eyes up* Draco: *pulls towards and wraps legs around* Harry: *grabs bum*
Medium: Digital Artist’s Notes: I chose this prompt because it seemed like the simplest way to show consent – a question and an answer.
Title: It’s a Plan Author/Artist: Anonymous Prompt: #67 Rating: T Warnings/Content Notes: mention of past rape/noncon Summary: Harry and Draco are in a relationship, but Draco was raped in the past, and cannot kiss Harry on the lips or have sex. He does enjoy forehead kisses, cuddles, and showing affection. Harry understands, and gives Draco the kind of love and support Draco needs. Word Count: 2,546 Author’s Notes: This is my first time participating in a fest. When I read the prompts, I got an immediate image in my head that I wanted to draw. I wasn’t planning on writing the story, too, but before I set pencil to paper, the words just fell out and insisted on being written down. Many thanks to the incomparable A for the above-and-beyond beta. Your input vastly improved the story. I couldn’t resist messing with it further, so any remaining mistakes are all mine.
Title: the strength in letting go Author: Anonymous Prompt: #4 Rating: Teen Warnings/Content Notes: no content warnings apply Summary:Some relationships will end. This is something that everyone should be aware of, and there is no shame in ending a relationship. These things happen, and certainly, no one should stay in an unhappy relationship. We don’t want to have people learning to maintain their suffering here—only fix what can be fixed.
In which Harry and Ginny seek counselling when their marriage is on the rocks—it just doesn’t work out quite like Harry’s wanted it to.
Word Count: 6,149 Author’s Notes: Many thanks to S for beta’ing for me and turning my jumble of words into a story
Title: Silenced by the Night Author: Anonymous Prompt: 21 Rating: Mature Warnings/Content Notes: None Summary: After a spell goes horribly wrong, Harry has to deal with the loss of his eyesight. It’s such terrible timing, too, because how is he supposed to find out what Malfoy has been up to in the Room of Requirement? It’s not like he can ask the git, not only because it’s Malfoy, but also because the Slytherin has suddenly lost his voice. While they’re both trapped in the hospital wing, however, Harry discovers there’s so much he didn’t know about Malfoy, and it’s highly intriguing, but also a bit alarming. Where did all these confusing feelings come from all of a sudden? And what is Harry going to do about them? Word Count: 55537 Author’s Notes: I never thought this day would come. I can’t believe this thing is finally finished. There are no words to describe how much I love my friend, who let me rant and freak out for hours, who helped me through this without complaining once. I love you so much! Thank you to my beta for your dedication, the time and effort you put into helping me with this disaster of a fic. I don’t know how to thank you! You’re not only the best beta I could have wished for, you’re an incredible friend and I love you so much! I feel so lucky to have you guys in my life! Lastly, I wouldn’t have written this fic, if it weren’t for this great fest. A big thank you to the mods for organizing it! This was an amazing idea!
Title: Team Slytherdor Author: Anonymous Prompt: 53 Rating: Teen Warnings/Content Notes: Underage, Harry and Draco are both 14. Summary: Rolanda Hooch takes the Slytherdor Quidditch team to the Sheffield Central Travelodge for some team bonding. Word Count: 8844 Author’s Notes: This is my attempt to give Harry James Potter some of the fun, awkward teenage experiences that he missed out on in canon. It’s set during Harry and Draco’s Fourth Year when for Authorly Reasons there are no Death Eaters and Voldemort has not been resurrected.
Thank you to the mods for organising such a fantastic fest! Thank you to everyone on the Drarry Discord for talking through ideas with me, especially F, G, G, G, S, C and A.
And thank you to NH, a beta with the enthusiasm of a Gryffindor, the work ethic of a Hufflepuff, the sly humour of a Slytherin, and the comma herding abilities of a Ravenclaw.
Check the end notes for a glossary of all the Muggle snacks mentioned.
Title: Teach Me Author: Anonymous Prompt: Prompt 35 Rating: M Warnings/Content Notes: No warnings apply. Summary: “If you can’t learn Occlumency, then you can’t become an Auror.”
No. All of this couldn’t be for nothing. Harry hadn’t spent so much time proving himself, proving that he was more than just a famous name for all of this to go to shite. “This can’t be the end.”
“I have someone in mind that could teach you if you are willing, but I can’t guarantee he will teach you, especially considering your… past.”
“You don’t mean Malfoy, do you?”
Word Count: 34,490 Author’s Notes: I would like to thank my beta Dean and Cas for helping me look this over after editing. I appreciate you both so much. And also J and R for listening to me and helping me mentally. I needed all the support you both gave me.
Title:A Day in the Life Author: Anonymous Prompt:# 51 Rating: Explicit Warnings/Content Notes: Established relationship, switching, Anal sex Summary: Harry and Draco have been together for years. They have a great sex life. Great and perfectly normal. Sometimes they have sex, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes it takes a little persuasion… but not really that much. Ok, barely any. Word Count: 5,597 Author’s Notes: For prompt 51: Established relationship: Harry and Draco have been together for years and it’s series of vignettes of regular days. One of them really wants to have sex and the other one is busy working or something. Where is the line between acceptable and unacceptable persuasion? In some cases they end up having sex, in some they don’t; in some Draco’s the one who wants to have sex, in some Harry is.
Thank you to my wonderful friends, F, K and J for letting me bounce ideas off you, for looking over things, for being amazing. I love you all.
Thank you to the brilliant mods… I can’t tell you how awesome I think you are. Thank you to everyone reading.
Title: Cherished Author: Anonymous Prompt: Own Prompt Rating: NC-17/Explicit Warnings/Content Notes: Vampire Draco, established relationship, light bondage, rough sex, biting, bottoming from the top, background Ginny/Luna Summary: Ever since Draco was turned into a vampire he hasn’t touched Harry, and Harry desperately wants to know why. When they finally turn, surprising revelations are made. Word Count: 2700 Author’s Notes: For my take on the theme of consent, I wanted to look at an established relationship where the needs of one of the partners had changed, and how a couple would communicate that. I thought turning into a magical creature was a good option for a couple of wizards together, plus I can never get enough of vampire Draco 🙂
Title: Beautiful Eyes and Dark Blue Skies Author: First-time Fest Participant ⚡⚡⚡ Prompt: # 95 Rating: T Warnings/Content Notes: None applicable. Summary: Everybody knew about the rivalry that brewed between the two kings living in neighbouring kingdoms and not much changed after one of them died. This surely meant that when their children met at the age of sixteen, both princes and heirs to their respective thrones, they would develop a deep all-consuming hatred for each other as well. Surely they would not happen to like one another. Surely not. Word Count: 5,720 Author’s Notes: This is my very first time participating in such a huge fest, a Drarry one at that, and I truly hope that everyone who reads this story really enjoys it.
Title: Proper Author: First-time Fest Participant ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Prompt: # 48 Rating: E Warnings/Content Notes: There is a very short part of this fic that could be interpreted as dub con – please see fic endnotes for more details if you are concerned. Summary: Draco sighs. “What kind of absolute twit has the chance to have sex with the Chosen One and can’t go through with it?” // In which Draco studies with Gryffindors, learns a new spell, and navigates the difficulty of being in a not-so-casual secret relationship with his childhood nemesis. Word Count: 8721 Author’s Notes: Thank you so much to the mods for running this fest – I’m so excited to participate and to see all the other entries 😀 Huge thank-yous to S and J for beta reading – you guys rock! I loved my prompt, so I hope you enjoy what I’ve done with it.
Hey All! Here’s our first HD Consent Fest Weekly Roundup! If you’ve missed some of the works as they’ve been released, here’s the list of what was posted this week.
Thanks to all the creators, (cheer)readers, and commenters for getting the fest of to a cracking start! ❤
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Title: Suits and Serenity Artist: Anonymous Prompt: 3: One works as a public defender, the other works for the prosecutor’s office. The sparks fly both in and out of the courtroom. # 3 Rating: PG Warnings/Content Notes: Established married relationship Summary: “You looked hot out there today.” “Don’t I always?” “Mhm, can I kiss you now?” “I thought you’d never ask” Medium: Digital Art Artist’s Notes: So, I decided not to go with explicitly showing what they do after Harry attains Draco’s consent, because I felt it would take away from the essence of the art. My vision is to show that even after years of their marriage, Harry and Draco still ask for each other’s consent. They look comfortable in the drawing due to an established relationship, but that doesn’t mean that it would stop them from asking each other’s permission before just kissing. Thank you to the mods for arranging such a wonderful fest! It truly has been a pleasure!
Title: Start a Revolution (From My Bed) Author: Anonymous Prompt: # 54 Rating: T Warnings/Content Notes: Eighth Year, Coming of Age, Pining, Humour, Persons of Colour Hermione Granger and Harry Potter, Supportive Ron Weasley, Friendship, Open/Hopeful Ending, Sexism, Racism, Very Brief Mention of Past Abortion, Gender Studies, Party, Alcohol, Breakfast, Jam, Footnotes, Crafts Summary: Harry’s coming of age starts at breakfast. A peek into the lives of the Eighth Years as they become bona fide feminists over jam and croquet. Featuring the fear of growing apart, Blur and a pink cravat. Word Count: 29755 Author’s Notes: The title is taken from ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis. Many thanks to the mods, my alpha and my betas. This couldn’t have happened without you.
Title:Cold Like Fire Author: Anonymous Prompt: Draco giving a “Consent is Sexy” training at the Ministry after there had been problems with witches and wizards being harassed. Draco using Harry to demonstrate ways to ask for consent? Rating: Mature Warnings/Content Notes: Discussions of consent theory, reference to rape in theory only Summary: Head Auror, Harry Potter, had no problem with mandatory consent training for his team. He’d actually been looking forward to it, that is until he discovered who the teacher was. Now, he had no idea how he was going to get through the training without throwing a hex at Draco Malfoy. Or a punch. Word Count: 12k Author’s Notes: Love to my beta BB.
Title: A Gift for Draco Author: Anonymous Prompt: #66 – When Harry can’t think of a Valentines present for Draco, he teams up with budding photographer Pansy Parkinson to take nudes (the photos can only be seen by the person who gave them and the person they’re given to) all over Hogwarts to surprise his boyfriend. # 66 Rating: Explicit Warnings/Content Notes: No Warnings Apply Summary:Though their new relationship is going well, both Harry and Draco have trouble communicating and are holding back from taking things to the next level–both emotionally and sexually. When Harry decides he is ready for more, he stumbles over how to start the conversation, but figures out a plan with the help of his friends. He comes up with the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to show Draco trust, commitment, and desire: sexy pictures of his naked arse. Thankfully, Pansy Parkinson has a camera and is willing to help… Word Count: 33,492 Author’s Notes: Huge thank you to the Mods for this awesome, positive sexy Consent Fest! It was a lot of fun to explore themes of consent, changing boundaries, and finding creative ways to communicate consent in a relationship. Many thanks to my beta, D, who fixed typos, workshopped dialogue, and squished a bunch of ramblings into a story with a theme. Disclaimer – I don’t own them.
Title: When Nightmares Lead to Day Dreams Author: Anonymous Prompt: #22 Rating:Explicit Warning/Content Notes: No archive warnings apply Summary: Harry Potter didn’t want to return to Hogwarts for 8th year, concerned that the castle held too many terrible memories. Lacking any other plan, though, he agreed. He soon discovered how right AND how wrong he was. Word Count: 9,231 Author’s Notes: First, I want to thank the ConsentFest Mods for pulling this incredibly timely and important fest together. I also want to applaud their patience with a newbie like me who doesn’t know time management if it blocked my schedule itself. The prompts for this fest were beyond amazing and I had such a hard time narrowing down the selection. I only hope I have been able to please my prompter and help explore ideas of consent. Secondly, I literally would not be half the writer I am without my amazing, selfless Betas that came together and spent their weekend working with me. To C and G – you are my literal baby angels and I am so happy we have been able to connect over this crazy, intoxicating world of Harry Potter Fanfic!
Title:I Don’t Want This to Be a Mistake Author: Anonymous Prompt: # 49 Rating: Explicit Warnings/Content Notes: Lots of sexual tension, professor!Harry, Father!Draco Summary: Consent can be tricky when Harry is Scorpius’ professor. Word Count: 5500 Author’s Notes: A big thanks to my beta, L!
Title: Treat Your Body Like A Temple Author: Anonymous Prompt: Whether it be for kissing, touching, or sucking, Harry’s gotten into the habit of breathing, “May I?” against Draco’s skin. #20 Rating: mature Warnings/Content Notes: No Archive Warnings Apply Summary: It hadn’t been easy, and it hadn’t been fast, but after many years Harry had finally gained Draco’s trust. Now he woke up next to him every day, and he knew just the way to show the Slytherin how grateful he was for that. Word Count: 1707 Author’s Notes: Beta-read by the wonderful MM (thank you love<3). This was my first attempt at smut, so I do hope it was somewhat decent. It was great fun to write this, especially for this amazing fest. Consent is such an important subject, and it should get more attention. I hope I did that in this ficlet. Great thank you to the mods of the fest why reminded my dumb ass to submit this after I sort-of completly forgot, whoops.
Title: Bloody Tease Author: Anonymous Prompt: # 50 – Harry gives consent loudly and with delicious details, but somehow Draco just isn’t convinced. (Or basically Draco teases Harry mercilessly). Rating: E Warnings/Content Notes: Explicit sexual content Summary: Draco wants to be sure that Harry is willing. Very, very sure. Word Count: 1433 Author’s Notes: Thank you to s for the beta on this fic.
Title: Have Me Then Author: Anonymous Prompt: OWN Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Content Notes: unenthusiastic consensual sex between Draco and another character (detailed in the notes before the fic on AO3, explaining this tag better), infidelity, Female Draco, Canon What Canon, Alive Sirius, Cousin Incest (heavily implied, not visual), Misogyny, Slut Shaming By Another Character Summary: In Draco’s world, women are expected to be demure, non-lusting creatures. They are expected to be devoted while their husbands cater to base desires with women of the evening. All passions they are permitted lie between dusty, well-worn pages of romance novels. Draco doesn’t want to be that woman, but as she spends her days—unfulfilled—in the arms of a boring lover she dreams of more. Potter is so much more than she could imagine. Word Count: 3,632 Author’s Notes: Decided to do before for a brief warning. Draco consents to sleep with Theo, but when they are together she clearly is unenthusiastic and fulfilling a duty. This might be traumatic for some. I did not write it with the intention of dubious consent and K my beta, and one of the mods of the fest, assured me it was within the bounds of the fest. It was written to showcase how she wants better than what she is getting with him. The idea of consent that I tried to work with was that Draco has been raised in shame and Harry is patient with her, asking her to voice what she wants from/with him—as explicitly as she can. It is supposed to be a woman finding her own agency in sex, and knowing that it is okay to want more and not settling for anything less. IDK if it came across like that, I kinda wrote it in two days since I had a lot going on and forgot I had a deadline. It was definitely intended to be longer.
Tagged “Always A Girl” because I kept getting traffic on a thing and some DM’s asking for a continuation. This ISN’T a continuation but *jazz hands* more Female Draco.
Title:A Hag, a Hex, a Tale of Redemption Author: Anonymous Prompt:# 58 Rating: E Warnings/Content Notes: Fuck or die, hags, curses, wandcraft, wandmaker Harry Potter, Muggle life, clubbing, tattoos, mild recreational drug use, angst, falling in love, getting together, kiss consent, safe sex, anal sex, oral sex, non-penetrative sex, switching, minor Ron/Hermione Summary: A fuck-or-die fairytale in which Draco Malfoy lives a despicable and unapologetic life — that is, until he’s cursed to die unless he can fall in love with and fuck Harry Potter. Word Count: 43,345 Author’s Notes: Huge thanks to the crew—you know who you are.
Okay, so in the tags of this post, I promised to have some books to recommend in the near future.
I do plan to space them out a bit, but I definitely wanted to get to this one just because? It’s so?? Good??
And it’s caught me so well that I can’t start any of the others I have lined up because I’m not ready to move on????
(Plus I’m too excited about it and I already have some content for it in my queue that’s coming out starting tomorrow soooo…)
Six of Crows
And its sequel
Crooked Kingdom
(Just look at how pretty these covers are! And the pages are edged with color too! Ahh so gorgeous. They’d been calling to me for ages and I’m finally so glad to get the chance to read them)
I’d go on more about them, but this post sums up pretty well what’s so great about it in a way that’s more eloquent than what I’m capable of at 2 in the morning. (additionally the writing in them is so clever – and I love shit that can outsmart me)
so for now, posts that I reblog with spoilers about the series will be tagged #soc spoilers
If any of you want to read further up on them, here’s the first one’s summary (I suggest avoiding Crooked Kingdom’s summary since it gives spoilers for the first book)
SliceOSunshine 