#measureofaman

Many years ago I used to read a lot of fanfics/AUs of Julie and The Phantons (btw, I'll never forgive you, netflix), but this year I got to read dramione and I have to say, I was obsessed. I read three in the beginning of the year, stayed on an hiatus and than BOOM! came back with full force.

A couple of days ago, I was talking with my friend and decided that would be so fun to write about what I read, but I have such a bad memory and I would like to write it with details, what won't happen (LoL)!

I read about 67 stories, I'm currently reading the 68 and I appreciate every single person who dedicated their time to write and create such beautiful stories. Between them there were a few that I believe I should comment on it (in positive and negative aspects).

Before I continue, I believe it's important to say that the stories I read might have some delicated topics that I don't recommend for people under 18 or are uncomfortable with it. I don't necessarily mean sexual topics, that I will mention for sure, but also topics that can trigger your mental health. So, please, if any of what I just said fits you, I recommend stop reading this post! Take care of yourselves!

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Now that we have talked about that, let's go!

DRACO MALFOY AND THE MORTIFYING ORDEL OF BEING IN LOVE by isthisselfcare

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34500952/chapters/85870804

One of the first fanfics that I read this year was the amazing, the beautiful, the extraordinary story "Draco Malfoy and The Mortifying Ordel of Being In Love" by isthisselfcare.

I have to start saying that I'm obsessed with stories that have strong names and this one has. In this one, Hermione Granger is a healer who has a dangerous project that only a few people know what is it about, because of the dangerous of it, an auror was assigned for her protection and can you guess who it was? Yes, the one and only, Draco Malfoy, ladies and gentlemen.

What I like about it, it's that the author don't make it their contact immediate as if they need to see each other 24/7 right in the beginning, by the opposite, it grows through the story, specially when she needs to travel because of her project and he needs to go with her (yes, that makes me giggle... a lot), in those travels, they spent a lot of time together and we get to see they going to some adventures together. In the books, we see hermione being the smartest one, but draco isn't very far behind her.

Hermione is AMAZING, she's not only a healer, but algo a doctor. Draco is INCREDIBLY, he's also very sassy. (Tell your cat I said psipsipsipsi)

Another point is the beautiful fanarts in the chapters, it brings life to what isthisselfcare wrote.

Is it HEA? Yes, it is!

Is there smut? I think it has, yes.

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ISOLATION by bexchan

https://archiveofourown.org/works/23461513/chapters/56242591

I believe that Isolation by baxchan it's the most accurate option for what could have happen on the book "Harry Potter and The Deatlhy Hollows". For this one, we have to come back for the end of "Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince".

Draco Malfoy is in dangerous after the astronomy tower and Snape (and I think that McGonagall) create a plan to hide him. Where? Well, of course it's in hogwarts, but not anywhere, no, no. On Hermione's private monitors bedroom.

What I like in this story is that they don't have secret crush, at least I don't believe so (please, I love that trope, but not for this fic) and Draco Malfoy is a little shit, he still believe in blood supremacy and all those horrible things we was raised to believe. Hermione is also not very please to those news.

This fics happens through the last book, hermione in deathly hollows is supposed to be with the boys hunting horcruxes, but she had to stay in this fic.

I like that through the story, we can see Draco changing, questioning his beliefs. Hermione also has to go through what she created of him in her mind. It's very well constructed.

If you like forced proximity, this is for you. I love it, a 100% recommend.

Is it HEA? Yes!

Does is have smut? But of course.

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BLOODY, SLUTTY AND PATHETIC by WhatMurdah

https://archiveofourown.org/works/52884502/chapters/133769302

As I said before, I do love stories names that makes an impact, and WhatMurdah has done just that. Well, please, believe me when I say that Draco Malfoy is all of those things and we are here for it.

In this one, the Minister of Magic creates a law that people have to get married for a reconciliation in the magic world. Guess who gets married? Of course, Draco and Hermione.

What is very important in this one is that her "mudblood" scar hurts her a lot and she finds out how to make it better, I won't get into details so I don't spoil it.

I like it how the author constructed the marriage and even tho I don't remember much (not because I didn't like, but because I forget things), I remember I had a really good time reading it.

Is HEA? YES!

Does it have smut? Baby, WhatMurdah didn't put slutty in the tittle for nothing! *wink wink*

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A YEAR AND A DAY by Pubella

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31026083/chapters/76641353

Can we bring Daddy Draco, please? Yes, let's to this. As you can see, I'm a fool for a single dad trope, in this fic, he's not exactly single, he's getting a divorce (bye, bye, Astoria) and wants to keeps he's son, Scorpius. Narcisa, as the wise woman that she is, thinks it's better for him to marry someone and who's better than the golden girl? No one. Hermione is going through a rough path and kind of don't have other options and Narcisa's ofter becomes very appealing as she thinks about.

I LOVE Scorpius, but in this fics he's brilliant and he's relationship with Hermione is amazing.

Another thing that I was amazed by was the epilogue, I confess that epilogues in general always go in the same way, but in this fic, I was positively (and emotional) surprised by it.

Hermione and Draco's relationship isn't good in the beginning, and I love how it grows. What can I say? I like the yearning, the doubts, they questioning feelings and while you read you are screaming inside saying "STOP THAT NONSENSE AND KISS"

Is it HEA? YES and I cried.

Does it have smut? I do believe so.

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MEASURE OF A MAN by inadaze22

https://archiveofourown.org/works/26523892/chapters/64648648

There are a few fics that are very popular in the dramione fandom and Measure of a Man is one of them AND FOR A REASON.

Let me start saying that this fics is so so sooooo long, it's not a bad thing tho. Inadaze22 wrote 3 acts, they being nothing, something and everything. I like her choice in acts because it makes easier to see and understand when things change.

Narcisa Malfoy has dementia and Hermione Granger ends up being her healer (please, it's not a spoiler), that makes her get in contact with Draco Malfoy, but it's not a fast burn, but the opposite. They contact starts to grow.

Through the story he see Draco as a man, a father and a son, how much he has changed before the story started but algo through it. Hermione is not perfect and I'm here for it. I will defend woman's right and wrongs. What I like it that they both calls each other's bullshit and I think that honest that they develop is beautiful.

In this one, we have Scorpius, he's a child going through so much, I like how the author shows how much the parents' figures have an impact on a child's development. (Oh, please, let's give a round of applause to the emotionally supported cactus)

This fic is real, it brings pain, love, suffering, healing, acceptance, forgiveness and also mourning. That does not include necessarily the couple here. I did wish sometimes for more fluff, but that's on me, not in the author, this story was not about that and I love it how it was written.

Is it HEA? YES!

Does it have smut? Yes and also NSFW art.

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I read many others, but for this post, I decided to only talk about those. I tried to not give many spoilers or get into dedicated topics.

I hope you all liked and please let me hear your thoughts!

Sometimes I have wondered this about ‘Measure of a Man’. I read it as a WIP, from like the first or second chapter being posted on AO3 and joined one of the first discord server channels for it to flail with others about it. Over a year and half of reading a story from start to finish — and a lot of minute (and some large) details were quite fuzzy by the end — I mean it’s like 600K words and I hardly ever read anything that long. Any story over 200K these days I side eye and put it back on my TBR.

But, helping with the dramatic reading after ‘Measure of a Man’ was completed, researching tidbits of extra thoughts and info from @inadaze22 for the most annotated typeset I’ll ever do, and now as I start my first official full reread — it just totally is worth it all. All the hype, and accolades, and praise, and every little and big flail it has gotten.

Every word — every line of prose — is just utter perfection. I will never stop loving this story and sharing about how amazing it is. I will never ever get over it. ‘Measure of a Man’ will forever be my favorite book ever. I will read this for the rest of my life. This sounds like an exaggeration but it’s not. It’s so good. And that’s not even touching on the fact that the fic and the community Ina (and K @dreamsofdramione ) created in her channel(s) and groups have also brought so much to my life.

I could go on and on, so I just wanted to send another love letter out to Ina for her beautiful self and for ‘Measure of a Man’.

If it doesn't set your soul on fire, it's not worth the burn.

-C. Churchill

From @inadaze22 ‘s Measure of a Man Chp 27–

~~~Sitting up and rubbing her aching head, she immediately spotted Draco on the other end of the sofa. Curled on his side, he bent his long legs so as to not disturb her. It would have been much easier to drag herself upstairs to the guest room, or even home, and Hermione started to do just that, but once on her feet, weariness struck again and she shook him gently.

Draco opened his eyes slowly, stretching his legs when he saw her.

"This is presumptuous of me, but—"

He lifted his blanket and Hermione hesitated every step of the way until she was lying next to him.

Cocooned in warmth, she drifted off to sleep in seconds.

-August 27, 2011-

A treaty was reached without words or pretence.

Draco merely turned up Saturday morning.

While Hermione was packing the last of her fresh fruit into a basket for Kingsley, he made tea and didn't stop scowling until after his second cup.

Last night must have been a long one for him. Not that she had been around to confirm as much. Hermione hadn't really seen him since waking in his arms the day before. A strange experience of tangled limbs in a small space. She'd been at a loss for what to say until he told her to stop thinking so hard.~~~

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***Draco wakes first*** y’alllllllllllll

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So I’m trying out animation… but I couldn’t wait to post 💙💙💙

Chapter 28 Forged in Fire

A Chaotic Summary in GIFs

🚨 Caution: contains spoilers 🚨

Live footage from Hermione’s kitchen

Do you fancy him count : 1️⃣ Harry

Kingsley to the restoration bitches: “you better check yourself before you wreck yourself”

Hermione ‘Just a few’ Granger

Hermione leaving Molly the Scorpius Malfoy care guide

Susan (my spirit animal) to Lisa

Draco: "She is a force, but a dutiful woman she is not."

Everyone else at the table: 👀 (immediately knows who he’s talking about)

Hermione (our oblivious queen): * confused*

Everyone wave bye-bye to Lisa

I too, like Lily Potter, can be convinced not to bite people if you offer me juice.

Do you fancy him count: 2️⃣ Parvati

Do you fancy him count: 3️⃣ Susan

What is the male equivalent of ‘my ovaries just exploded’ because after watching Hermione sooth Halia….(Draco’s ovaries exploded)

Do you fancy him count: 4️⃣ Ron

Noah and Allie Draco and Hermione

Hermione: “I want to be seen”

Draco: “Liar liar regency dress on fire”

He really said: “You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting”

This poor man is starving for affection

Warning ⚠️ Now entering the Splash Zone ⚠️

💦You will get wet 💦

Draco ‘Fuck it ,you’re infuriating ’ Malfoy

Draco: "I'm tired of wasting kisses on you."

Hermione: “Liar Liar, regency breeches on fire”

I hope the Zabini elves know a good upholstery cleaning spell 😳

He touched her like there was nothing between them.- uh ma’am that is because you are absolutely not wearing any knickers

I’m just…. gonna…. leave this…. here…. SEX THRONE

Wellness Check… in the words of Rourke: “Alright who’s not dead? Sound off.”

Did your survive?

Until next time my lovelies 💜💜💜💜

“Scorpius, with his pillow and blanket, was sleeping outside of Malfoy’s office.”


Measure of a Man


Chapter Nineteen - Wine & Whiskey


By @inadaze22


I loved this scene soo much *it hurt so good* and it would not leave my mind. This fic is also subconsciously taking over my life. 
Scorpius is my absolute favorite character in this fic.


Shout out to @mignon-chignon & @jaxx-in-a-box for lighting the fire to create again and for recommending this fic.


For @inadaze22

My version of the poster :)

I’m imagining the gray teacup as Draco and the red one as Hermione

In Draco’s cup, the purple flowers are for Narcissa, the pink ones for Astoria and the blue ones as Scorpius’. 

Embroidery hoop inspired by Measure of a Man by @inadaze22 on AO3. Also inspired by inadaze and @dreamsofdramione's pinterest board sections Hermione's House and Garden/Plant Info.

Pictured (in greenhouse): hanging planters, umbrella tree, touch me not, climbing roses, lemon tree, strawberries, hydrangeas, (on shelf) Scorp's cactus, Draco's bamboo plant, wolfsbane

Outside greenhouse: tangerine tree, gardening supplies, Scorp's harvest of carrots, herb sprigs, tangerine, Kingsley's bees, (blanket) Scorp's cactus, Scorp’s cheese toastie and *the best* tangerine slice, sign language book, the chickens, trees and Albus' marker/flag

Constellations (some not in full view) gemini, draco, scorpio, andromeda, orion

Closer view below the cut!