The Handkerchief

by Gr8t_78

**This entirely Dramione HEA work is book canon compliant, from the start of The Philosopher's Stone through the end of the Epilogue 19 years later in The Deathly Hallows**

The 7 years at Hogwarts were difficult for Harry Potter, but he wasn't the only wizard to experience trials and tribulations in those hallowed halls. Draco Malfoy, pureblood heir to 2 Noble & Ancient Houses in the Sacred 28, finds himself in a secret acquaintanceship/ rivalry/ friendship/relationship with Hermione Granger, a muggle born Gryffindor witch who is also best friends with his rival, and an all around swot.

Following the perspective of Draco beginning in first year, we see all the things that Harry missed over the years, namely that his best friend was secretly in love with his rival the entire time.

You know WHAT happened-- but do you know HOW it happened? And for years, you've *thought* you understood how it ended. But how did it REALLY end?

Genres: Fan Fiction

1264 pages, AO3 story

Published August 12, 2024

Reviews

[inès]

j’ai trop mal au cœur d’avoir fini j’entrais trop attachée aux persos et à l’histoire

[B Oudin]

Phenomenal retelling of the 7 books with actually very little plot overlap (except for the highlights). Basically a whole new story. Draco's friendship with Hagrid is adorable, his cinnamon roll-ness is doing constant battle with his persona, and his interactions with the muggle world are hilarious. That the author was able to take actual canon, dialogue and all, including the epilogue, and make it Dramione? Spectacular. My new canon.