#the wrong strain

"Obscurial and Crow”

read and adored the wrong strain by @colubrina last week, so have some art ya filthy animals

here our young lovers (or “friends" as they insist on calling it) are all dressed up for a costume party. if these elegant black ensembles aren’t costumey enough for you dw, zabini dresses as a pirate and oils up his bare chest. something for everyone!

live laugh love me a veela fic - feel free to rec your faves, I dearly hope there are some out there I’ve not yet encountered

A/N: I own none of the characters, being neither JK Rowling nor @colubrina. This is just a chance for me to play in the sandbox they have created.This is a birthday/get well soon present for the lovely @colubrina, whose work has been such a joy and inspiration to me.

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3: The Wrong Strain

“Aren't we all the same person?” Hermione says in confusion.

Other-Hermione shrugs tightly. “I suppose so. What do you know about Veela?”

“Breathtakingly beautiful, entrance any man who looks at them.”

“Yes, well, it seems that regular Veela can carry a disease that turns people into another kind of Veela. To find someone else breathtakingly beautiful and be entranced by them.”

I was tagged by the wonderful @cocoartistwrites

The Wrong Strain Everyone knew what veela were. Veela were magical creatures, breathtakingly beautiful, who captivated men with a single look. It would have been nice to have been that strain. Instead, Hermione Granger was infected by another. Instead of captivating all men, she was captivated by one. She'd die without him. She was already in almost constant pain. DRAMIONE. COMPLETE.

The Azrael Project.  Not something I can link to but I’m wildly happy with it and maybe some day will get to share it.

Drug of Choice She’s one of the runaways that show up on the beach. Usually they’re nothing more than dinner but Dwayne can’t tell what this one is. We can, though, because we are wise in the ways of fanfiction. She is that tropiest of tropes, the female OC in a soulmate-everyone-lived-AU. The story is as predicable as the Giant Dipper roller coaster but, hey, who doesn’t love a good ride? Lost Boys fic.  Vampires, blood, and aesthetically pleasing bad boys, oh my.  (I got so much shit for that summary that I removed it but I still like it because acknowledging I’m being cliched and predictable is my sense of humor.  But like... pun on ride.  But also offending people so I got rid of it.  But pun!)

The Side Picks You - A Draco/Blaise one shot.

My various Lost Boys moodboards like this one.  It’s been good to play with different characters for these.  

I have read some truly wonderful fanfiction recently, so I thought I’d compile a list and share it with you all! (I linked to the stories; click on their titles to go to them)

Note to all: These are in no particular order, but they are ALL Dramione.

Note to these authors: I don’t know most of your tumblr names and/or if you’d like to be tagged. If you would like me to take you in this post, just message me! I tagged a couple of authors, in which case, click on their name to go to their tumblr home!

1) The Politician’s Wife - pir8fancier. I am OBSESSED with this story! I think I’ve read it about a dozen times since I first discovered it last week. Draco and Hermione are older in this story, and it’s a slow burn between them. Did I mention I’m obsessed with it? Here’s the official summary: Hermione hates Draco in the springtime, Hermione hates Draco in the fall, Hermione hates Draco 247. Rated M, Complete

2) Boggart - Flightglow32. This is a delightful story and I am always eagerly awaiting updates!  It moves quickly, and it is such a fun read. The author introduced some pureblood rituals that I am fully hoping will be explored in more detail later on. Here is the official summary: Returning eighth year students have to face a boggart again. Hermione deals with the fallout of her boggart. Being looked after by the slytherin eighth years has far reaching consequences for her friends. Draco/Hermione, Blaise/Harry/Ginny, Theo/Neville pairings. Slow burn with later smut. Rated Explicit, Work in Progress

3) The Fever - Flightglow32. This was my first introduction to @flightglow32 work and I found it while looking at a list of sex pollen stories. It’s such a fun take on that idea and is a really fun read. Here is the official summary: After the war, due to the decimation of the wizarding race all the signs say a Fever is coming. All witches and wizards aged 17 to 21 will feel it. The Burning lasts until they find their match. The Ministry sends all those affected to Hogwarts.Hermione's concern about her match grows as she watches others around her succumb to the Fever. When one touch is all it takes and the Burning inside you wants it how much self control does it take to hold back and not give in to your most basic desires? Rated M for sexual content and mature language. Slow burn dramione. Rated M, Complete

4) The Wrong Strain - Colubrina. A fun and unique take on the Veela trope. Here is the official summary: Everyone knew what veela were. Veela were magical creatures, breathtakingly beautiful, who captivated men with a single look. It would have been nice to have been that strain. Instead, Hermione Granger was infected by another. Instead of captivating all men, she was captivated by one. She'd die without him. She was already in almost constant pain. DRAMIONE. Rated T, Work in Progress

5) Blood Traitor - Zalia. Another fun take on the Veela trope. This one is nice and long, but the chapters are on the shorter side, so it’s not overwhelming! Here is the official summary: Draco Malfoy has been living a lie to protect the girl he loves. He has inherited the Veela gene and on his next birthday he will become the first male Veela for three hundred years. Canon, (except the epilogue of HPDH). Rated M, Work in Progress

6) Drinking Buddies - MrBenzedrine. I adore @mrbenzedrine89, so I’m sure there will be more works in this list by them! I just want to eat this story up, I love it so much. All of MrBenzedrine’s work is phenomenal, so even what doesn’t make this list should be read. Here is the official summary: Hermione and Draco find solace in each other as drinking buddies, but so much more develops. Rated M for graphic lemons. Post Hogwarts. Rated M, Complete

7) Eros and Psyche - RZZMG. @rzzmg is my online mom, I love her to bits and pieces. She’s had a rough couple of years, but keeps plugging away at her AMAZING fanfiction.  She updated this story recently, so I’m adding it to this list, even though it’s not a recent read for me. Treat yourself to all of her fanfiction - you won’t be disappointed!! Here is the official summary: Draco challenges Harry and friends to play EROS & PSYCHE, a scandalous card game with a dark, mysterious history. It's Slyth vs. Gryff, male vs. female, pride vs. desire in the ultimate game of hearts and amour! Pairings: Draco/Hermione,Blaise/Ginny,Ron/Pansy,Seamus/Lavender,Theo/Daphne,Harry/Tracey. AU 7th yr. Secrets, romance, angst, and sex await the turning of the first card... Rated M, Work in Progress

8) Better for You - toavoidconversation. Shameless plug for this fic, as I’m helping to beta it. But it’s so great, please check it out! It does bash Ron, so if that’s not your speed, there’s your warning. Here is the official summary: Dramione, Post-War: Draco and Hermione are working on a difficult case of alleged magical medical negligence: a child caught fire during an operation at St Mungo's. The two have to deal with aggressive media, new magic, and the less-than-subtle fact that Ron's drinking is taking its toll on Hermione. Will Draco prove that he's better for her? Will they win the case? Rated T, Work in Progress

9) If I’m Gonna Fall in Love - Colubrina. This story makes my heart happy. I love it when love hits people unexpectedly! Here is the official summary: Draco had made a list of everything he needed to fall in love. She had to be beautiful, and deferential, and from a good family. She had to be someone his parents would like, someone his friends would approve of. But how was he supposed to meet the perfect girl if he kept getting caught up in arguments with Potter's bushy-haired sidekick? Dramione. ONE SHOT. Rated T, Complete

10) The Closet Relativity Theory - MrBenzedrine. This story has a lovely kind of squirmy angst to it. Misunderstandings between Hermione and Draco make for intriguing reading! Here is the official summary: Draco Malfoy gets locked a closet with Hermione Granger at a party. But is that all to the story? Comedy, Romance, Mystery and so much smut to come. Dramione 3 part series. Rated M FOR A REASON (smut) -The unofficial sequel to A Touch of Bourbon. COMPLETE! Rated M, Complete

11) Sex Ed - MrBenzedrine. I love this story cause it’s a little silly and goofy and lovely. Here is the official summary: Hermione Granger comes to Hogwarts to teach a much needed Biology curriculum to the students. Draco Malfoy, the Potions teacher, doesn't approve of the sex ed. A bet ensues. Who will come out victorious? Rated M for lemons. COMPLETE. Rated M, Complete

12) Minimal Risk - galfoy. I love everything galfoy writes; this is NO exception!! Here is the official summary: This was not how she had imagined her year would end. Rated M, Complete

13) Split - OogieBoogie. This is such a fun take on Dissociative Identity Disorder. Here is the official summary: Hermione Granger by day, Something Else by night - IF she forgets to take her meds (or in this case, fail to work). She works at Gringotts by day and becomes some sort of vigilante at night - stealing from the wealthy and giving it to the poor. That's until her alter ego steals from Draco Malfoy, meets him, and decides she likes him. Rated M, Complete

14) Vibrations - Craft Rose. @craft-rose This may be my favorite fanfic of all time. I love some dirty talk! Here is the official summary: After three years of a mundane, sexless existence and far too much wine, our favourite brunette happens upon the magic equivalent of a sex line. There, an intriguing, deliciously devilish caller manages to pique her interest. Rated M, Complete

15) Bite Marks - provocative envy. Oh. My. Word - I could not love this story more if I tried. It’s a non-magical AU and it is so beyond. @provocative-envy writes the best non-magical stories. Just read them all! Here is the official summary: TWO-SHOT: "So—you're upset," he says with a nonchalant nod and discreet adjustment of his slightly too-tight khaki corduroys. She blinks at him, her expression alternating between indignation and incredulity and flat-out fury. He had been right about her being pretty beneath the intimidation tactics. HG/DM. (Companion to 'Punch Drunk'). Rated M, Complete

16) The Alkahest - Shadukiam. I can’t with this story. @shadu-kiam is amazing, and this story is all the feels and wonderful! Here is the official summary: The Marriage Law, once enacted, has the power to destroy Hermione's perfectly normal life. Luckily, she and Ron are already planning to obey the horrific law together as a team... Until a Malfoy-shaped wrench gets thrown into the works. Dramione. Rated M, Work in Progress

17) The Hedgehog’s Dilemma - Shadukiam. This story. I broke my own rule of only Dramione for it. It’s a Dramione x Harry triad story. And it is SO GOOD!! Here is the official summary: Hermione is Harry's best friend, and Draco is Harry's long-term boyfriend. The problem, of course, is that he's sort of in love with both of them. The Age of Aquarius has finally met its match. Draco/Harry/Hermione triad fic. Rated M, Work in Progress

18) First Thursday - hogsmeadeshoneyduchess. I can’t not req my favorite story I wrote. I wrote it for @rzzmg and enjoyed the heck out of writing it; check it out and let me know what you think! Here is the official summary: Draco and Hermione have a standing hang out on the first Thursday of every month. In the midst of all this time together, what will happen when they develop more than friendly feelings for each other? Can they overcome the odds stacked against them? Please take heed of the rating - this story earns its MA. Language and sexual content ahead! Turns out Hermione has a dirty mouth! Rated M, Complete (at least for now. It’s possible I’m working on a sequel of sorts)

The Wrong Strain by @colubrina

“Though you have always been one of a kind.”

⚜ The Wrong Strain by @colubrina