HP: That Which Shall Not be Unearthed by anonymous
Posted by: sasha_feather Fandom: Harry Potter Characters/Pairings: Harry/Draco Rating: Explicit Length: 49281 words Summary: At the northernmost point of Shetland, surrounded by pointed cliffs, towers the Ootsta Lighthouse on a small isle in the middle of the open sea. Little does Harry know that he's not the only new lighthouse keeper. Draco Malfoy is as obnoxious as he always was, with his posh tone of voice and his luxury yacht jumpers. Harry tries his best to avoid the gitāwho knows what he's up to anyway? While working hard on keeping the remote island and his mental health in good condition, Harry tries to fight against increasingly conflicted opinions about Malfoy. He doesn't like to think about the weirdly tangible dreams that he keeps having and especially the fact that Draco keeps appearing naked in them. The answers, a confusion of denied attractions and macabre horror, lie buried in a riptide of emotions, dormant in the deep. Why is it the BEST THING EVER: It's transportive! It will take your imagination for a ride. It's both cozy and creepy. Fanwork Links: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33892579 That Which Shall Not be Unearthed by anonymous (I believe the author will be revealed at some point as it's part of a challenge). Harry takes a job as a lighthouse keeper because he wants to get away from society and live somewhere peaceful and remote, to deal with his depression and PTSD. When he arrives, he finds that the other keeper is Draco Malfoy, and they will both be working the job for the next year. It's been long enough since they saw each other, that they are different people now, and are accepting of each other's presence. This story has a creepy element to it which involves dreams and visions, but of course the magic is real, and it's not some kind of lesson about isolation driving someone mad. This mysterious magical through-line complements the cozy romance of Harry and Draco getting to know one another in a beautiful, small, remote place. They see the aurora borealis and admire the sea. They drink whisky in front of a fireplace and cuddle on the sofa. Their work is soothing to them, as it involves physical activity and straight-forward tasks that can be accomplished with not much difficulty. It's a balm for these damaged people to work this job. Lighthouses are inherently interesting, and it was fun to read a story that takes place in one. This story stayed with me after I finished it. comments & original content @ bestthingever

















