Dad Says

by GallaPlacidia

Eleven-year-old Scorpius starts writing to Harry. Harry starts to fall in love with Draco through his portrayal in his son's letters.

Featuring an extremely remorseful Draco living with muggles and working at a second-hand book shop, an isolated Harry, and a Scorpius who's dreading going to Hogwarts because he knows he'll be bullied there.

Words: 39219

Genres: Fan Fiction, M M Romance, Harry Potter, Fantasy

134 pages, ebook

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Ness · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for the first time sometime in 2021 and out of the mountain of fic I've read, this one has lingered. The characterisations are disarming and memorable: a Draco who is so prideless and self-effacing in his atonement; Scorpius, who so earnestly parrots his father's worldview with the kind of childish innocence that makes Draco's erosion of self horrifying; Harry, who can only receive help when he thinks he is the one doing the giving.

I fucking hate kid fic, generally speaking, but poor earnest, anxious Scorpius really is the thing that makes this one shine. The way he blithely betrays Draco's thoughts and vulnerabilities ("I'm a regular Hermione Granger!") is so clever. Also memorable: Draco tricking Harry into spending time with his own friends, Draco telling Harry he's a lazy shit unless he works 10 hours a week (and this being genuinely loving), Harry buying Draco a bookstore, Harry realising he's been a shallow coward about Draco while he's in the middle of accusing Blaise Zabini of the same.

I'm really not a fan of character-driven stories relying on action/injury/threat (particularly good old Draco In Distress) to carry their climactic moments, and Dad Says is one of these stories - but I can forgive it that because it's at least well foreshadowed and serves narrative purposes beyond just getting Draco and Harry together.

[whatashisreading | missing the wing leader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I may be completely wrong here, but it seems like you think you’re ruining Scorpius’ life. And I guess it makes sense that you would worry about that, because (at least from my perspective), your dad ruined yours. But I grew up without a father, and I would have given anything to have someone love me like you love Scorpius. I know you think he’d be better off without you. I promise you, he wouldn’t.

OMFG 😭

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apparently, I am a sucker for Scorpius and this author. Harry has become a bit of a recluse 11 years after the war and rarely adventures out into society. One day when he is in Diagon Alley he comes across Scorpius and Draco being accosted. This then begins a tentative friendship with Scorpius letters, which slowly morphs into one with Draco. I absolutely love the characterization of them and the banter was top notch. The dynamic was great and the supporting characters added to the story. My only critique of this is that it should have been longer and that we had gotten more of them as a family Great fic.

[lu :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so much fun l. I loved it.

[purplegrape · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't remember if I ever read this or only ever listened to it. I don't think I would've read it if it weren't for the podfic/podcast (since I'm not a fan of kid fics but am evidently a fan of GallaPlacidia). What is there to say? I love how she writes Draco. Scorpius is so lovely, and their dynamic is absolutely darling. It's nice that Harry isn't as much of an arse in this one (even if it makes it less realistic).

It's no The Bucket List, but it's definitely enjoyable from start to finish. A nice length to finish in one day. Every time I listen to her fics I remember how much of a joy it is (not just the story but her voice and the voices she does). It's a shame she never got to her complete works, but I'll take all that I can get. This is always the fic I come to after The Bucket List (though if Lessons in Grace and Decorum or Adventures of a Suicidal Gentleman or Code Name L were available, I'd definitely listen to those in that order first).

It's nice to be back. Not brilliant, not terrible, but a sweet treat all the way. I wouldn't be surprised if I revisit this within the year (not 2024 since it's November but 12 months).

[meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dad Says: ★ ★ ★ ★ . 5

GallaPlacidia

Tropes:
– Draco/Harry fanfiction
– Friends to lovers
– Single dad Draco

When Scorpius starts writing letters to Harry, Harry falls in love with Draco through them.

Actually, the cutest book I’ve ever read. I’ve kind of been binging this authors works, and I didn’t realize that this was their very first one, but it was so good. It was wholesome and lovely and I absolutely loved the way that Harry would do anything for Scorp. Harry was definitely an idiot when it came to Draco (the whole “mistake” thing grated my nerves especially after what he deals with!!! Come on Harry?!!) but he was so sweet and apologetic and helplessly in love that it moved me lol.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

De verdad, de verdad yo fui llanto con esto; la forma en la que Scorpius es descrito en relación con Draco. El cariño, la devoción, en verdad un niño que ama a su padre, y Draco, él en serio amo a Scorp, nombre aquí mis daddy issues dijeron "cuídate que ahí te voy" y tASSSS. Me gusto el desarrolló natural de la siempre inquietante obsesión de Harry por saber lo que Draco planea lo llevo a tener su familia, ay no, eres grande mi galla

[charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The war is over, Draco. You have to forgive yourself.”

“I will never forgive myself,” said Draco fiercely. “Never.”

“Okay,” said Harry, kissing him chastely, soothingly. “Okay. We’ll revisit that later. Fine. You think you don’t deserve me. But what if you’re the only thing that can make me happy? Do I deserve happiness?”

“You manipulative little pseudo-Slytherin,” said Draco. He was trying not to smile. 

“I know I deserve you. You’re my happy ending, Draco. Let me have it. Please.”

[gigi.blck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Que bonito que cute!! Adoro la relación padre-hijo entre Scorpius y Draco y los amigos muggles de Draco.
De los fics de Galla donde Harry es menos gilipollas, es un lonely guy la mayoría del tiempo y el cariño que le tiene a Scorpius es adorable. Me encanta como durante el fic Draco es quien hace malabares mentales para que Harry se ponga cada vez más en contacto con sus amistades.

[andra · Rating 5 out of 5]

idk what it is about gallaplacidia's works, but they make me feel so sad and empty yet whole and warm. she clearly loves to traumatize draco & make everyone hate him after the war & u know what? I eat it up every time. I adored ron & draco's friendship in this. I also adored little scorpius and his tenacious loyalty for his father. what a wonderful fic!

[Salisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omg I love Scorpius Fics so much but it puts me through so much pain. Love the fact that Scorpius is a Ravenclaw in this one. Eve and all Draco's muggle friends are my favourite characters. Love their reactions to magic and why Draco can't send Scorpius to another school.

[Ness Rios · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encanto, la narrativa de Draco me hacía llorar, como aceptaba el hecho de que todos lo odiaban y lo hubiera convertido paria, por errores que cometió siendo un Niño, Scorpius es un niño encantador, me encanta

[Camsherr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Decir que llore leyendo es un eufemismo, me deshidrate en cada capítulo porque Dios como dolió leer lo mal que lo estaban pasando 😭😭😭
Una historia preciosa pero muy dolorosa de leer aunque vale totalmente la pena.
Sigo acordandome de algunas escenas y llorando internamente 😭😭😭

[Gabriela M · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time reading a Drarry fanfic with Scorpius and it was lovely.
Draco is a great father but struggles with guilt. Living in the muggle world, hiding from people looking for revenge. Scorpius is protective of his dad. It was really lovely.

[GrEatE · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*

[Tobe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Scorpius fics.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

All was well.

[jenn ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 🌟🥺

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

i’m a regular hermione granger

[gweeeeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

drarry will forever be my comfort pairing <3

[zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing scorpio is so cute. draco is slightly too pathetic in some scenes but i love pathetic draco so its ok.

[fayre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mm
Harry x Draco fanfic
Draco’s son Scorpius - hated by wizards
Harry imprints on them and they become friends
Draco keeps getting attacked
Married in the end

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a Harry Potter fanfic, and even though I will forever be a Dramoine fan, this little Drarry story was lovely, very sweet, and had me smiling the whole way through 😊

[lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So incredibly sweet. Well written, it’s easy to find into the story. I couldn’t stop reading, Harry’s and Draco’s Relationship is portrayed so sweetly 💞

[amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

saw this on tiktok and thought it sounded cute (it was)

[victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

nono el comfort fic definitivo

[Kyle O’Keefe · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite post war Draco’s ❤️

[Alek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did I really start reading drarry ffs without ever actually ending the HP series? Absolutely

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top 5 drarry I was giggling the whole time. I loved how Scorpio’s was depicted and his relationship with Draco and harry. I really liked muggle draco ! It was so cool

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remarkable take
on typical Drarry beats,
except for bad sex.