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April crack_broom fic recs: Snape/Draco
One of these has already appeared here, but I’m posting them all together because I’m a completist. There are spoilery reccomendations for the fics behind the cuts. The art recs will be posted later :)
Custard Tarts for the Tart by![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
iamisaac (Severus/Draco, 2500 words, NC-17.)
After the war, there are precious few jobs going for ex-Death-Eaters. War-hero Severus, however, finds one for Draco...
This is short, elegant, and utterly engrossing.
It was written for a “catamites” challenge at Daily Deviant, but takes a very different tack from the one you might expect. This Draco isn’t a mistreated, virginal woobie; but neither is he an effortlessly beautiful, charming, superlatively skilled young whore. He’s never brought Snape to orgasm with his mouth alone, and he has to try hard to keep his figure.
He’s Snape’s catamite, and is very aware of his status. It’s a job, despite his feelings for Snape, despite what the world believes; and he must do it well or he’ll be out on the street. But - of course - he loves Snape.
Snape looms over every line of this fic, but even when he appears ‘on screen’ it’s unclear what he feels for Draco. And that works wonderfully: this fic is deep into Draco’s POV, and not only is he unsure of Snape’s feelings, he’s not really concerned with them. He has to focus on pleasing Snape, on being pleasing, for both material and emotional self-protection.
A fic with this premise could be so overblown and melodramatic; instead it’s an elegant, wonderfully characterised snippet of hearbreak.
The Small Things bynishizono (Severus/Draco, 5200 words, NC-17.)
Life in Severus Snape’s pocket was not nearly as exciting as it sounded.
The premise is ‘Snape shrinks Draco to six inches tall and keep him in his pocket to protect him from Voldemort.’ That is such a gimmick - and not something that hits my kink buttons - yet it totally works. It emphasises the guardian!Snape dynamic at the centre of so much Snaco, but does it with a delicious sense of irony. Draco both takes terribly naughty advantage of being in Snape’s pocket, and falls adorably asleep to his heartbeat. The fic is just a joy to read.
As ever,nishizono’s prose is witty, well-characterised and a joy to read - just like her characters.
Mastermind by Marks/markyskins (Severus/Draco, 1900 words, NC-17.)
Draco's been given to Severus as a reward for good service. Now, eager to prove himself as the perfect servant, Draco would do anything to please his Master. SS/DM, SS/HP (Slavery, role-play, bondage, cross-dressing)
Apparently I like Draco being unrequitedly in love with Snape while they have sex. :D
The premise for this is less usual than you’d think - Voldemort-wins-and-Draco-ends-up-as-Snape’s-slave. But it’s heartbreaking.Draco wants so much to be a model slave, for Snape to be proud of him and pleased. Yet Draco barely registers with him. The ending kills me.
This has elements of Snarry, although Harry doesn’t appear in the fic. You see, Snape has Draco take Polyjuice... and he’s obedient all through, and telling himself Snape does want him. Conflicted angsty sex! Denial! Bondage! WIN.
Full of Grace byarsenicjade (Severus/Draco, 1300 words, G.)
"What," Severus demanded, "is that?"
This is a titchy little ficlet, but it’s fantastic. I fangirlarsenicjade embarrassingly; her characterisation is always excellent, I like the way her stories look at the world, and her prose style is wonderful. All of these qualities are on display here - I love her Draco’s internal monologue - and it’s a brilliantly understated little redemption.
Draco is my favourite because he’s so bright and yet so enormously faily, and I love that in this story Draco proves himself worthy of Snape’s protection without ever realising that he was doing so.
Trappings of Privilege byklynie1 (Severus/Draco, 16 900 words, NC-17.)
It's Draco's seventh year at Hogwarts. Carrow wants him. Snape doesn't.
This is a bit of a classic premise for the pairing: Draco comes to Snape for protection during DH, and the price is sexual favours. And this is how it’s done right. The tension is ratcheted up - Snape refusing to take Draco on, the Carrows lurking - before climaxing in an incredibly hot sequence with Draco on his knees. The smut is incredibly hot, kinky in a mindset way rather than a bells-and-whistles way (making it all the more intense). The unlovely, sizzling Snape is fantastic.
The plot - DH from Draco’s point of view - really serves purely to illuminate character, and that’s done brilliantly. The unique use of Imperius shows Draco’s weaknesses and strengths in a very satisfying way. Dumbledore’s portrait is a character in itself, though a limited one; it really adds something, especially when it comes to Draco’s growing suspicions about Snape’s true allegiance.
I like that the ending fits canon - Snape dies - and it’s not the worst thing. It’s certainly sad - this man who was so quietly heroic even Draco didn’t know its full extent dies, and Draco is left bereft. But there’s a suggestion that Draco will go on from this first love and be happy with what he and Snape gave each other, and I love that to bits.
The Strange Effects of Love And Italian Leather Upon The Whackfoggle Wizarding Hunt Club, or How Miss Clarissa Portree-Genetton Lost a Prospective Husband But Gained a New Name bynehalenia (Severus/Draco, 7100 words, NC-17.)
It’s not easy being a Malfoy; especially when your lover is a snarky, bitter, old bastard named Severus Snape.
This is, ultimately, domestic, fluffy comedy. Which may not be to your taste, particularly if you’re a Snaco fan, but I enjoy it in this pairing precisely because of its novelty. It’s established relationship - another Snaco rarity - and really plays up the class differences between them, which I love.
There’s some conflict over Severus’ jealousy and insecurity, and a rather nice little sex scene; but the major reason I’m reccing this is that I findnehalenia’s wonderful dialogue very funny.
Clean and Filthy byentrenous88 (Severus/Draco, 5200 words, NC-17.)
After failing to kill Dumbledore and fleeing with Snape, Draco finds himself in the middle of quite a mess.
Draco dresses up as a French maid!
What, you need more reasons to read this? All right: it’s classic post-HBP hiding-in-Spinner’s-End Snaco, but hasentrenous88’ great flashes of humour. Draco worries and works and cleans, thoroughly disgusted by doing house-elf work and utterly oblivious to Snape wanking in the background.
It’s so hot. I’m not into cross-dressing in itself, really; but Draco’s embarrassment even as he teases Snape, and the insane UST before it all breaks, and Snape’s evident kink for it - he shreds the outfit except for the stockings - oh, it’s so hot!
Also, there’s brilliant art based on it, byventurous.
Let Me Live bygypsyflame (Harry/Draco, Severus/Draco, 11 025 words, NC-17.)
Draco can’t get what he needs from his husband, so he gets it from Potter.
I am an enormous fan ofgypsyflame’s work; she writes some of the absolute hottest smut I’ve found in fandom. She also has a great grasp of characterisation, and it’s on display here.
This fic starts with Harry and Draco having sex. Draco is married to Snape, and cheating on him with Harry as the fic starts; it’s given lots of detail and is very hot. The premise - Draco needs submission and pain, but Severus can’t and won’t give it to him - makes for some delicious Harry/Draco kink before it turns a bit nasty.
But the focus is on Severus and Draco. Draco’s love and devotion for Severus is evident throughout despite his adultery; and Severus’ love and acceptance is obvious too. Their final long scene together, as Severus tries to give Draco what he needs, is hot and gorgeous and makes me all sniffly. SO IN LOVE, YOU GUYS. ♥
And sometimes love deserves a good beating. :D
Custard Tarts for the Tart by
iamisaac (Severus/Draco, 2500 words, NC-17.)After the war, there are precious few jobs going for ex-Death-Eaters. War-hero Severus, however, finds one for Draco...
This is short, elegant, and utterly engrossing.
It was written for a “catamites” challenge at Daily Deviant, but takes a very different tack from the one you might expect. This Draco isn’t a mistreated, virginal woobie; but neither is he an effortlessly beautiful, charming, superlatively skilled young whore. He’s never brought Snape to orgasm with his mouth alone, and he has to try hard to keep his figure.
He’s Snape’s catamite, and is very aware of his status. It’s a job, despite his feelings for Snape, despite what the world believes; and he must do it well or he’ll be out on the street. But - of course - he loves Snape.
Snape looms over every line of this fic, but even when he appears ‘on screen’ it’s unclear what he feels for Draco. And that works wonderfully: this fic is deep into Draco’s POV, and not only is he unsure of Snape’s feelings, he’s not really concerned with them. He has to focus on pleasing Snape, on being pleasing, for both material and emotional self-protection.
A fic with this premise could be so overblown and melodramatic; instead it’s an elegant, wonderfully characterised snippet of hearbreak.
The Small Things by
nishizono (Severus/Draco, 5200 words, NC-17.)Life in Severus Snape’s pocket was not nearly as exciting as it sounded.
The premise is ‘Snape shrinks Draco to six inches tall and keep him in his pocket to protect him from Voldemort.’ That is such a gimmick - and not something that hits my kink buttons - yet it totally works. It emphasises the guardian!Snape dynamic at the centre of so much Snaco, but does it with a delicious sense of irony. Draco both takes terribly naughty advantage of being in Snape’s pocket, and falls adorably asleep to his heartbeat. The fic is just a joy to read.
As ever,
nishizono’s prose is witty, well-characterised and a joy to read - just like her characters.Mastermind by Marks/
markyskins (Severus/Draco, 1900 words, NC-17.)Draco's been given to Severus as a reward for good service. Now, eager to prove himself as the perfect servant, Draco would do anything to please his Master. SS/DM, SS/HP (Slavery, role-play, bondage, cross-dressing)
Apparently I like Draco being unrequitedly in love with Snape while they have sex. :D
The premise for this is less usual than you’d think - Voldemort-wins-and-Draco-ends-up-as-Snape’s-slave. But it’s heartbreaking.Draco wants so much to be a model slave, for Snape to be proud of him and pleased. Yet Draco barely registers with him. The ending kills me.
This has elements of Snarry, although Harry doesn’t appear in the fic. You see, Snape has Draco take Polyjuice... and he’s obedient all through, and telling himself Snape does want him. Conflicted angsty sex! Denial! Bondage! WIN.
Full of Grace by
arsenicjade (Severus/Draco, 1300 words, G.)"What," Severus demanded, "is that?"
This is a titchy little ficlet, but it’s fantastic. I fangirl
arsenicjade embarrassingly; her characterisation is always excellent, I like the way her stories look at the world, and her prose style is wonderful. All of these qualities are on display here - I love her Draco’s internal monologue - and it’s a brilliantly understated little redemption.Draco is my favourite because he’s so bright and yet so enormously faily, and I love that in this story Draco proves himself worthy of Snape’s protection without ever realising that he was doing so.
Trappings of Privilege by
klynie1 (Severus/Draco, 16 900 words, NC-17.)It's Draco's seventh year at Hogwarts. Carrow wants him. Snape doesn't.
This is a bit of a classic premise for the pairing: Draco comes to Snape for protection during DH, and the price is sexual favours. And this is how it’s done right. The tension is ratcheted up - Snape refusing to take Draco on, the Carrows lurking - before climaxing in an incredibly hot sequence with Draco on his knees. The smut is incredibly hot, kinky in a mindset way rather than a bells-and-whistles way (making it all the more intense). The unlovely, sizzling Snape is fantastic.
The plot - DH from Draco’s point of view - really serves purely to illuminate character, and that’s done brilliantly. The unique use of Imperius shows Draco’s weaknesses and strengths in a very satisfying way. Dumbledore’s portrait is a character in itself, though a limited one; it really adds something, especially when it comes to Draco’s growing suspicions about Snape’s true allegiance.
I like that the ending fits canon - Snape dies - and it’s not the worst thing. It’s certainly sad - this man who was so quietly heroic even Draco didn’t know its full extent dies, and Draco is left bereft. But there’s a suggestion that Draco will go on from this first love and be happy with what he and Snape gave each other, and I love that to bits.
The Strange Effects of Love And Italian Leather Upon The Whackfoggle Wizarding Hunt Club, or How Miss Clarissa Portree-Genetton Lost a Prospective Husband But Gained a New Name by
nehalenia (Severus/Draco, 7100 words, NC-17.)It’s not easy being a Malfoy; especially when your lover is a snarky, bitter, old bastard named Severus Snape.
This is, ultimately, domestic, fluffy comedy. Which may not be to your taste, particularly if you’re a Snaco fan, but I enjoy it in this pairing precisely because of its novelty. It’s established relationship - another Snaco rarity - and really plays up the class differences between them, which I love.
There’s some conflict over Severus’ jealousy and insecurity, and a rather nice little sex scene; but the major reason I’m reccing this is that I find
nehalenia’s wonderful dialogue very funny. Clean and Filthy by
entrenous88 (Severus/Draco, 5200 words, NC-17.)After failing to kill Dumbledore and fleeing with Snape, Draco finds himself in the middle of quite a mess.
Draco dresses up as a French maid!
What, you need more reasons to read this? All right: it’s classic post-HBP hiding-in-Spinner’s-End Snaco, but has
entrenous88’ great flashes of humour. Draco worries and works and cleans, thoroughly disgusted by doing house-elf work and utterly oblivious to Snape wanking in the background.It’s so hot. I’m not into cross-dressing in itself, really; but Draco’s embarrassment even as he teases Snape, and the insane UST before it all breaks, and Snape’s evident kink for it - he shreds the outfit except for the stockings - oh, it’s so hot!
Also, there’s brilliant art based on it, by
venturous.Let Me Live by
gypsyflame (Harry/Draco, Severus/Draco, 11 025 words, NC-17.)Draco can’t get what he needs from his husband, so he gets it from Potter.
I am an enormous fan of
gypsyflame’s work; she writes some of the absolute hottest smut I’ve found in fandom. She also has a great grasp of characterisation, and it’s on display here. This fic starts with Harry and Draco having sex. Draco is married to Snape, and cheating on him with Harry as the fic starts; it’s given lots of detail and is very hot. The premise - Draco needs submission and pain, but Severus can’t and won’t give it to him - makes for some delicious Harry/Draco kink before it turns a bit nasty.
But the focus is on Severus and Draco. Draco’s love and devotion for Severus is evident throughout despite his adultery; and Severus’ love and acceptance is obvious too. Their final long scene together, as Severus tries to give Draco what he needs, is hot and gorgeous and makes me all sniffly. SO IN LOVE, YOU GUYS. ♥
And sometimes love deserves a good beating. :D