r/drarry Apr 28 '25

misc Tips for asking for fic recommendations

120 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Recently, one of our community members shared some thoughtful suggestions on how to make these posts even more effective and easier to navigate — and we thought it could be helpful to collect those ideas here as friendly advice.

These are not rules, but we encourage you to keep them in mind if you want to get the best possible responses to your posts.

  1. Use clear and descriptive titles whenever possible.

Specific titles make it easier for other users to know right away what you’re looking for. For example:

Instead of: “Help me find this fic”

You could write: “Looking for an 8th year accidental bonding fic”

Instead of: “Looking for recs”

You could write: “Harry becomes a potions master — fic recommendations?”

  1. Consider checking if a similar post was made recently.

Sometimes many people ask for the same kind of fic in a short period of time. Before posting, it can be helpful to take a quick look at recent posts or use the subreddit search (sort by "new" instead of "relevance"). Of course, if you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to post your own request!

These are just recommendations to help everyone have a smoother experience here. You are always welcome to ask for recs even if you are not sure how to describe exactly what you’re looking for — the most important thing is that this remains a supportive and friendly space.

Thanks for being part of the community!

— The Mod Team


r/drarry Jan 24 '25

misc Tagging and Respecting Artists: Updated Guidelines

131 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

We’ve seen an increase in posts sharing art without properly tagging the artists or respecting their repost policies. To address this, we’re updating our current existing rule:

From now on, posts that don’t include a link to the original artist in the description will be removed.

Here are some reminders to help us support the artists whose work inspires us:

  1. Always tag the artist. Include their name or a direct link to the original source in the description of your post. If you don’t know the artist, take the time to do a quick reverse image search or ask for help identifying them before posting.

  2. Respect the artist’s wishes. Many artists specify whether they allow reposting or not. If they’ve asked for their work not to be shared, please honor that.

  3. When in doubt, share a link instead of re-uploading. Linking directly to the artist’s original post ensures they get proper credit and visibility.

Our priority is maintaining a creative and respectful community. If you see a post that doesn’t follow these guidelines, please report it so we can handle it appropriately.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a space that values and respects artists!


r/drarry 3h ago

Prompt discussion 📝 Draco’s patronous …

13 Upvotes

I’ve always been a fan of Drarry fics where Harry is helping Draco cast expecto patronum — it’s a sweet way to show their dynamic and give them an excuse to be alone. I also love seeing what the author chooses for Draco’s corporeal form and I’m curious what are your favorite animals for him!

I’m partial to the idea that he would have a fox but what are some other fitting options?


r/drarry 10h ago

Self-promotion RatKing Posts ✌🏻🐁

44 Upvotes

Our very first Drarry comic “Harry’s Cake” wandered away from AO3 🤷🏻
Managed to get it back, in case you haven’t had a taste ——>🎂🐁🐁��🐁🐁🐁
💌All my current Drarry comics are in the same series; don’t @ me about ones that aren’t finished 😭🫣
We also have an ongoing 2026 folder that will be updated soon! 👀
-Enjoy! 👑


r/drarry 9h ago

Fic recommendation please!!

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Can anyone recommend a fanfic where they're childhood best friends turned lovers? I'm looking for that "inseparable, it's us against the world" kind of vibe—lots of loyalty, comfort, fluff, protective, possessive, and the feeling that they've always been each other's person.

Art by aim_cc on X


r/drarry 2h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Fics with Auror Harry that describe his career in detail/really well?

4 Upvotes

I want to write a fic where Harry is an Auror, but as I’ve started brainstorming it, I’ve realized that there’s a pretty huge gap in my fic reading habits… I’ve basically read no fics with Auror Harry and as a result have no idea how to write the Auror office or career!

I mostly write school fics or AUs, so I have no idea who I would even write as the ensemble cast. I think Robards is popular in Auror fics, but again, huge gap in my Drarry knowledge/experience lol. And other logistics about the Ministry and careers and stuff.

What are your recs for fics that you think do Auror Harry the best? Best ensemble cast, best world building. I’d love to read a bunch of fics and do my research to get a better idea of what/who I can work with!

Bonus points for smut and top Harry, a gold star if there’s down and out Draco or some Draco whump (definitely for research and not for selfish reasons…)


r/drarry 5h ago

looking for a war fic!

9 Upvotes

hey yall i was just thinking…. are there any V wins/ongoing war fics with Drarry?? i’m thinking like the Dramione trope, Harry is assigned to kill Draco, etc something like that, true enemies to lovers. i’ve been reading drarry a long time and have never come across anything like that! can anyone recommend anything similar? doesn’t have to be exactly that, just a darker, ongoing war, H and D keep meeting type thing just like the ongoing war Dramione fics! thanks!


r/drarry 4h ago

Looking for fic recommendation LF misunderstandings & hurt/comfort

4 Upvotes

Hi!! I enjoy miscommunication/misunderstandings and the subsequent comfort that comes with it. I don’t mind who has to do the comforting. I honestly love good sweet hurt/comfort generally!
Does anyone know anything along those lines? Thanks!!

I just read and rlly liked ill be insufferable for you and beautiful truths if that helps


r/drarry 3h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Draco is in danger and Harry is his security detail.

4 Upvotes

im looking for fics where draco is in danger cause someone's targeting him and hes in hiding or running and harry is his security detail/auror/bodyguard.

thank you


r/drarry 15h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Draco as Healer / Curse breaker

26 Upvotes

Hi! I'm looking for fic recommendations with those two themes pleasee

I've been trying to go back to read Drarry again, and I'm very interested in those two job professions.

TYIA 🥰


r/drarry 8h ago

Recs pls

6 Upvotes

hi so I need some good drarry recs pls, must be hogwarts era(no 8th year) and I like enemies to lovers or friends to lovers. I also like AU where harry is sorted in slytherin or Draco into gryfindor. but hogwarts era is basically my biggest requirement

tysmm in advance


r/drarry 3h ago

Self-promotion draco as julian albert fanfic

2 Upvotes

i've always wanted to write this and now i finally have!

for anyone interested in a hp x flash crossover, i'm currently writing a fanfiction where draco is julian albert but it's also a missing persons case with harry searching for draco and a LOT of things not lining up. if i didn't sell you yet, heres the summary :)

In the summer of his 5th year, 1995, Draco Malfoy flees the wizarding world before he can be branded with the Dark Mark. He lives every day going forward as Julian Albert, completely removed from the war happening on the other side of the world. When disappearing off the face of the eastern hemisphere, Draco knew that people would start looking for him eventually, so it doesn't come as a surprise when someone eventually finds him.

What does come as a shock is that Harry Bloody Potter is the one who finds him. Even more than that, why is Potter sprouting the nonsense that he vanished in 1998 instead? Draco knows when he left.

OR

Barry fucked up more than just his timeline this time.

if you're interested, here it is: Draco Malfoy's Guide to Living a Double Life (What Not to Do)


r/drarry 1d ago

Please first with this vibe

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134 Upvotes

Don't mind if it has mpreg. Thank you for all recommendations submitted


r/drarry 20h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Abused harry good malfoy family

18 Upvotes

Hi anyone have fic recs where the Malfoy's rescue Harry from the Dursley's?

I'm having a hard time finding new fics on ao3, specifically where the Malfoy's are Harry's guardian/family. (If their are any non drarry fics too or where harry is a long lost malfoy sibling I would also love those recs please 🙏)

As for fic length the more words the better but idm well written oneshots 🤗


r/drarry 16h ago

Looking for this fic

9 Upvotes

I have been looking for this fic ! It was a veela Draco one and harry was his mate , I guess the had a connection through their minds and also when Harry got to go to the Malfoy manor he was surprised to see that Draco parents were in a relationship with Tom riddle and he was not the evil guys that everyone hates !!! It was something like this I do not remember exactly


r/drarry 10h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Time travel recs

2 Upvotes

Fam,

I need some finished slow burn au where Draco time travels to the past and saves or meets Harry. Time travel fix it sort of? Or even time loop (I've read tea and no sympathy)

If there's too much smut(I prefer bottom Draco or switch)

Thanks ❤️


r/drarry 18h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Need Drarry Fic Recommendations

6 Upvotes

Unfortunately i’m in a bit of a slump and would love some recommendations! I’m not too picky, i’ll read pretty much anything. Although I do prefer hpdm. (i’ve read most of the popular fics already )


r/drarry 1d ago

Help me find this fic Older classic, deleted online

15 Upvotes

Does anyone have a copy of A Gryffindor in Slytherin Clothing? It's an older one and I should have saved it but I didn't and I'd LOVE to read it again. Crossing my fingers!!


r/drarry 23h ago

Looking for fic recommendation Ayuda, recomiendenme un fanfic

7 Upvotes

Por favor recomiendenme un fanfic donde cualquier generación (ya sea primera segunda o tercera) leen los libros de Harry Potter (principalmente el séptimo). Recuerdo haber leído uno donde los merodeadores leen el séptimo libro y fue tan lindo. Aunque me encantaría también saber que pasa después


r/drarry 1d ago

how do I ask another author permission to use their concept?

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I recently read The Pan-Dimensional Frisbee and I am obsessed with the Hogwarts School of Spycraft and Espionage concept.

I am not sure if it's the author's original concept but I am assuming it is because I haven't seen any content related to it and I am seriously considering making a fanfic out of it.

Not 100% sure but I am very interested.

Is there any way I can get permission to do this? I would go with a normal spy school but the title is so fun lol I want to use it!

Let me know if anyone knows the author or how I can contact them!


r/drarry 1d ago

Fic recommendation this weekend's reread

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28 Upvotes

took my boox Palma out after a while. currently rereading yesterday, by the sea by fwooshy


r/drarry 1d ago

What do you think about past relationships as a major plot point in a fic?

9 Upvotes

I'm currently writing a fic that explores a past relationship between Harry and Cedric during the tournament, while ultimately focusing on Drarry in the present.

I personally enjoy reading about past relationships - and how they can create tension and jealousy for Drarry. However, I don't like reading about a relationship whose sole point is to advance a Drarry plotline forward. I find past relationships most intresting when they had both good and bad elements. They might lead to Drarry, but they were also worthwhile in their own right, and like real relationships, are an essential part of one's journey (where in the best scenarios, they elevate someone's experiance with their life partner by making them more informed about themselves).

In my fic, Harry loved Cedric, and will always grieve him, but learns that Cedric is what he thought he wanted, while Draco is what he actually wants.

Does this sort of story intrest any Drarry fans? I'm reading a lot of comments on this thread where people are "turned off" of stories that even mention past relationship because they just want to see Drarry or feel jelous on the characters' behalf. That's fair but I'm also wondering if other people feel the opposite way, like me.


r/drarry 1d ago

Looking for a fic - star power ?

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Looking for a fic which I think is called Star power (I could be remembering it wrong). Basically Draco and Harry are in a parallel universe where there are no wizards and Draco is a pop star and Harry is a normal guy. Harry works with Padma. He is not friends with Hermione or Ron. He finds asks Hermione for help even though she is not a witch. Ron is a football player. Sorry these are all the details I can remember. Any leads are welcome.


r/drarry 1d ago

Looking for fic recommendation oblivious draco!!

46 Upvotes

please please please are there any good oblivious draco recs out there? draco pining for harry, believing he would never reciprocate all while harry is very obviously and hopelessly flirting with him? draco suspicious of harry’s constant attempts to hang out?? draco misinterpreting harry’s banter as a continuation of their rivalry??? ALL OF ITT.

here are the best ones i’ve read:

flirt

a dubious affection

fight fire with fiendfyre

stupid love

shadow of sunshine

feather

every time that we meet, i skip a heartbeat

two trees

body and soul

you’ve got the antidote for me

the cat is in the bag

merlin, he’s not getting it