Serpent and Scholar - Dramione Fanfiction

“Okay, what we know so far.” Hermione listed, "One, our magic is drawing us together. Two, we can use each other’s wands. Three, there were actual sparks when you touched me."When a binding ritual from infancy entwines Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy to counter the Black family blood curse, the two must unravel the mystery of their soul bond. Caught between secrecy, danger, and undeniable sparks, they grow from rivals into something far deeper as their years at Hogwarts unfold.With witty banter, soul-bonded magic, secret relationships, blood rituals, and a vigilante peacock in tow, The Binding balances angst, romance, and humor while exploring love, destiny, and the ties that cannot be broken.Universe: Epilogue What Epilogue (EWE), Hogwarts-era.Themes: Rituals, runes, soulmates, romance, humor, fluff & smut, angst with a happy ending.Published: 2020-01-12Completed: 2020-07-19Words: 175,451Chapters: 35/35Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own.

“Okay, what we know so far.” Hermione listed, "One, our magic is drawing us together. Two, we can use each other’s wands. Three, there were actual sparks when you touched me."When a binding ritual from infancy entwines Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy to counter the Black family blood curse, the two must unravel the mystery of their soul bond. Caught between secrecy, danger, and undeniable sparks, they grow from rivals into something far deeper as their years at Hogwarts unfold.With witty banter, soul-bonded magic, secret relationships, blood rituals, and a vigilante peacock in tow, The Binding balances angst, romance, and humor while exploring love, destiny, and the ties that cannot be broken.Universe: Epilogue What Epilogue (EWE), Hogwarts-era.Themes: Rituals, runes, soulmates, romance, humor, fluff & smut, angst with a happy ending.Published: 2020-01-12Completed: 2020-07-19Words: 175,451Chapters: 35/35Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own.

“Okay, what we know so far.” Hermione listed, "One, our magic is drawing us together. Two, we can use each other’s wands. Three, there were actual sparks when you touched me."When a binding ritual from infancy entwines Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy to counter the Black family blood curse, the two must unravel the mystery of their soul bond. Caught between secrecy, danger, and undeniable sparks, they grow from rivals into something far deeper as their years at Hogwarts unfold.With witty banter, soul-bonded magic, secret relationships, blood rituals, and a vigilante peacock in tow, The Binding balances angst, romance, and humor while exploring love, destiny, and the ties that cannot be broken.Universe: Epilogue What Epilogue (EWE), Hogwarts-era.Themes: Rituals, runes, soulmates, romance, humor, fluff & smut, angst with a happy ending.Published: 2020-01-12Completed: 2020-07-19Words: 175,451Chapters: 35/35Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own.

“Okay, what we know so far.” Hermione listed, "One, our magic is drawing us together. Two, we can use each other’s wands. Three, there were actual sparks when you touched me."When a binding ritual from infancy entwines Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy to counter the Black family blood curse, the two must unravel the mystery of their soul bond. Caught between secrecy, danger, and undeniable sparks, they grow from rivals into something far deeper as their years at Hogwarts unfold.With witty banter, soul-bonded magic, secret relationships, blood rituals, and a vigilante peacock in tow, The Binding balances angst, romance, and humor while exploring love, destiny, and the ties that cannot be broken.Universe: Epilogue What Epilogue (EWE), Hogwarts-era.Themes: Rituals, runes, soulmates, romance, humor, fluff & smut, angst with a happy ending.Published: 2020-01-12Completed: 2020-07-19Words: 175,451Chapters: 35/35Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own⁠ at ⁠http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939⁠.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own⁠ at ⁠http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939⁠.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own⁠ at ⁠http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939⁠.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own⁠ at ⁠http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939⁠.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own⁠ at ⁠http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939⁠.

How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger.The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortunately forcing him to re-evaluate his inconsequential existence.Hermione is living her life in fragments, separate pieces scattered about, and she can’t find a way to step back and let the full picture form. Why are morning meetings with Draco Malfoy the only thing that make sense anymore?Universe: Canon-compliant until epilogue, completely disregards epilogue and Cursed Child.TRIGGER WARNING for Chapter 1: Dark thoughts/brief mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsPublished: 2020-04-27 Completed: 2020-11-24 Words: 312,286 Chapters: 51/51Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/23875939.

Hermione has always been a warrior for the Light. But when an attempt to salvage more than a Pyrrhic victory lands her in 1944, she quickly realizes that sometimes it is best to allow a lesser evil to flourish, because defeating it only creates the conditions for a greater one to rise. With conspiracies, schemes, and difficult choices in every corner, and a charismatic young Tom Riddle who is increasingly interested in her, she will eventually have to answer the question: How much darkness and grey in him can she accept?This will not be just a school story. In fact, the primary plot will be heavy on political intrigue, with school stuff as minor subplots.Published: 2015-11-01 Completed: 2016-02-05 Words: 124,482 Chapters: 26/26

Hermione has always been a warrior for the Light. But when an attempt to salvage more than a Pyrrhic victory lands her in 1944, she quickly realizes that sometimes it is best to allow a lesser evil to flourish, because defeating it only creates the conditions for a greater one to rise. With conspiracies, schemes, and difficult choices in every corner, and a charismatic young Tom Riddle who is increasingly interested in her, she will eventually have to answer the question: How much darkness and grey in him can she accept?This will not be just a school story. In fact, the primary plot will be heavy on political intrigue, with school stuff as minor subplots.Published: 2015-11-01 Completed: 2016-02-05 Words: 124,482 Chapters: 26/26

Hermione has always been a warrior for the Light. But when an attempt to salvage more than a Pyrrhic victory lands her in 1944, she quickly realizes that sometimes it is best to allow a lesser evil to flourish, because defeating it only creates the conditions for a greater one to rise. With conspiracies, schemes, and difficult choices in every corner, and a charismatic young Tom Riddle who is increasingly interested in her, she will eventually have to answer the question: How much darkness and grey in him can she accept?This will not be just a school story. In fact, the primary plot will be heavy on political intrigue, with school stuff as minor subplots.Published: 2015-11-01 Completed: 2016-02-05 Words: 124,482 Chapters: 26/26

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish

WINNER: 2022 Top Dramione Fics on Reddit4th Place Wartime2nd Place BAMF!HermioneFrom Wiltshire, With Love by MistressLynn is a long-form Dramione warfic that blends espionage, strategy, and emotional tension with a canon-adjacent rewrite of the Second Wizarding War.Published:2021-03-28Completed:2021-12-23Words:352,755Chapters:86/86Comments:11,925Kudos:14,263Bookmarks:⁠6,525⁠Hits:1,122,178Hermione convinces Draco to spy for the Order and she becomes his handler. But what are his true motivations? Hard to say when he's still figuring that out himself.---Draco cut her off. “You may have my wand, but you're not in control of the flow of information here. It’s not your life on the line.”Granger bristled at his assertion. “My life is on the line every day.”“So. Is. Mine.” He growled back. “Give me my fucking wand and don’t be so bloody obvious when you contact me.”---The story reimagines Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a deeper focus on war mechanics, covert operations, and a more competent and militarized version of the Order of the Phoenix. Instead of the Trio camping aimlessly, Hermione Granger plays a central role in strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and magical warfare.At the heart of it, Hermione and Draco are thrust into an uneasy alliance—Draco as a double agent under intense scrutiny, and Hermione as one of the Order’s most capable tacticiansCover art by Irina Kulish