The List

by Aureliablack90

After her divorce, Hermione decides to get out of town to recover from the pain of her lost relationship and the miscarriage she suffered a year previously. She arrives in the Cotswolds depressed and aimless but compiles a list of things to do that she hopes will help her get back on her feet. In the midst of her journey to find healing she keeps running into Draco Malfoy, who is nothing like she remembered him. He invites her into his world, and Hermione finds exactly what she was looking for - in the place she least expected it.

Genres: Fan Fiction, Fantasy, Romance

157 pages, Unknown Binding

Published October 3, 2019

Reviews

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐ Dramione meets 'The Holiday'

Word Count: 70,526 | Chapters: 10


Summary:

After her divorce from Ron, Hermione decides to get out of town to recover from the pain of her lost relationship and the miscarriage she suffered a year previously. She arrives in the Cotswolds depressed and aimless but compiles a list of things to do that she hopes will help her get back on her feet. In the midst of her journey to find healing she keeps running into Draco Malfoy, who is nothing like she remembered him. He invites her into his world, and Hermione finds exactly what she was looking for - in the place she least expected it.


My Thoughts:

The List is an enjoyable, easy to read Dramione fanfic that's perfect if you're looking for something fluffy with a hint of drama and dash of spice.

I'm 100% certain the author was inspired by the film, The Holiday. After a bad breakup, Hermione (aka Amanda Woods played by Cameron Diaz) heads to the countryside to get away and falls quickly and madly in love with a local DILF. The little details of the story aren't exactly the same, and after the first few chapters there's some notable differences, but it's obvious that The Holiday was the blueprint.

Draco is a DILF. Didn't think I'd be into this but apparently I am. Dad Draco is HOT. I repeat. Dad Draco is HOT!!! 🔥 He's the best dad - caring, protective, loving, playful - and all these amazing characteristics transfer to his relationship with Hermione. I'd also like to add that this Draco has scruff, shaggy hair, tattoos on forearms, and wears plaid. Yes, please!

Hermione's & Draco's relationship with Scorpius. ❤️ This was the cutest part of the whole story. I love their little family unit and all of their adorable interactions together. My heart swelled with love whenever they would all snuggle or when Scorpius tells Hermione he loves her. 🥺

Characters were out of character (OOC) but still fun. This Draco was way more mature and not a pure-blood elitist, which is most likely attributed to him having a child and being in his 30s. It was actually a refreshing take on Draco. Hermione is a successful writer and recently divorced. Unfortunately, she suffers from PTSD from the war as well as from her emotionally traumatizing relationship with Ron. This Hermione seems weaker and in need of saving/healing through the love of someone else, which is fine, but I just don't think this is what canon Hermione would do. However, I really enjoyed seeing her healing journey after the miscarriage and divorce.


I wasn't a fan of the Hermione/Ron divorce drama. I won't say much because it'll spoil the story, but the author's portrayal of Ron is extremely OOC. I don't exactly like canon Ron, but this Ron is so far from his original character that it's ridiculous. In fact, he was acting so insane that it just made this part of the story unrealistic in regards to it being part of the HP universe. Also, why didn't Harry, Ginny, and the rest of the Weasley's step in or be more supportive go Hermione throughout her relationship with Ron and after the divorce? This aspect of the story is what really led to me giving it a lower rating.


Overall, The List is a sweet Dramione fanfic with a little angst and a happy ending. It's a great story to check out if you've just finished reading something with dark themes. I don't think this is a fanfic I'll re-read but I'm glad I checked it out.



My Current Dramione Fanfic Rankings

⭐ = Must-Reads
🌶️ = Best Smut


Novels (150,000+ words):

1. Manacled - SenLinYu ⭐
2. Remain Nameless - HeyJude19 ⭐🌶️
3. Cruel and Beautiful World - Lena Phoria
4. The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy - Speechwriter ⭐
5. Various Storms and Saints - ViridianAtNight
6. Isolation - Bex-Chan ⭐
7. Bring Him To His Knees - Musyc 🌶️
8. The Auction - LovesBitca8 ⭐
9. All You Want - SenLinYu 🌶️
10. Breath Mints / Battle Scars - Onyx_and_Elm 🌶️
11. The Right Thing To Do - LovesBitca8
12. Beginning and End - MightBeWriting
13. The Gloriana Set - ThebeMoon
14. All The Wrong Things - LovesBitca8
15. Hunted - Bex-Chan
16. The Fallout - EveryThursday (DNF)


Novellas (less than 150,000 words):

1. Hot For Teacher - MotherOfBulls ⭐🌶️
2. Apple Pies and Other Amends - ToEatAPeach ⭐
3. Thirteenth Night - Nelpher ⭐
4. Sex Ed - MrBenzedrine89 🌶️
5. Still Life - monsterleadmehome
6. A Second Look - RiverWriter
7. The Best Of Me - MrsRen
8. Silencio - AkashaTheKitty
9. Wait and Hope - MightBeWriting
10. Between Certifiable and Bliss - HeyJude19
11. Incomplete - Niffizzle
12. Love and Other Misfortunes - SenLinYu
13. An Indefinite Amount of Forever - MotherOfBulls (sequel)
14. Making Amends - slytherin_prince27
15. Proximate - In_Dreams
16. The List - AureliaBlack90
17. The Erised Effect - Ada_P_Rix


Short Stories (less than 50,000 words):

1. Best Shot - AccioMjolnir ⭐
2. The Library of Alexandria - SenLinYu ⭐
3. The First Rule of Fight Club… - LadyKenz347
4. Until The Ink Runs Dry & Indelible Ink - AccioMjolnir
5. Break For Me - Ada_P_Rix 🌶️
6. Call It What You Want - HawthorneWhisperer
7.Under The Wings of The Shadow - AccioMjolnir
8. The Watergaw - smokybaltic
9. Write For Me - Ada_P_Rix
10. Amateur Cartography - worksofstone
11. Blood Rights - uselessenglishmajor
12. Big Dick Energy - louiseob
13. Jammed - Ada_P_Rix
14. One and Done - PacificRimbaud


One Shots (less than 15,000 words):

1. Your Lonely Calls To Me - SenLinYu ⭐
2. The Unbearable Tedium of Romance - smokybaltic
3. For Her - dirtymudblood
4. Because You’ll Like it - BedtimeFantasies 🌶️
5. A Patient Man - LadyKenz347
6. Between Pages - DarkoftheMoon
7. An Unlikely Companion & An Unlikely Family - happy_valley
8. Potions, Perfume, and Apples - ellywolf111
9. Les Pelerins - PacificRumbaud
10. Like A Dagger To The Heart - hxllowsandhorcruxes
11. Fantasy - krissyxkat 🌶️
12. Head over Dragonhide Thigh High Heels - rubykrishna
13. Coming Down - nikitajobson and raven_maiden
14. A Matter of Practicality - OlivieBlake
15. Elevator - its_banannaz
16. Preface - ephemeraltoxic
17. Friends - poppyclocks
18. Familiar Faces, Worn Out Places - LovesBitca8
19. The Art of Seating Etiquette - inadaze22
20. Self-Preservation - SenLinYu
21. Height - SenLinYu
22. Minimal Risk - Galfoy
23. The Seduction - SenLinYu
24. Chasing For Keeps - In_Dreams
25. The Labyrinth - AccioMjolnir
26. Who Am I To You? - ViridianAtNight
27. Knee Socks - trix_of_bella
28. Quiver - Keii_sha

[♡ Rosella Swan ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Word Count: 70,526
Chapters: 10
Rating: 4.75 ⭐

I've been in the mood for some Single Dad Dramione fanfic. This was great. Angsty, fluffy, hilarious 💙 The trauma was heartbreaking but the drawings, lists, Draco and Scorpius were perfect 💫

[shanna 🔮 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,2 ⭐️ reread, so so cute. Single dad dilf draco- I mean do you need anything more?

[Lindsey✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ One of the cutest fics I’ve read! If you like the movie The Holiday, this fic is a Dramione version but with enough differences. I didn’t want to put this down! Draco is a HOOOOT DILF and leads a life 180° life from his time at Hogwarts. Calloused hands, plaid, longer hair, tattoos, glasses…?!? Ahhh… Hermione is recovering from her divorce and runs into him while on holiday. So adorable, the romance plot is 👌🏼and the story involving Scorpio is pretty realistic when it comes to kids. I love the relationship Hermione builds with him! Muggle things were used a lot in the story but with an excellent reason. I need an epilogue or even better- a whole other installment it was that good!
The only reason it’s not a 5 star is bc the Malfoys are pretty out of character, as well as Ron. Expect a baaaad, scummy Ron.
Worth the read?: YES
Reread?: YES

[Wanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una historia corta y rápida. No me gustó tanto, como esperaba, siento que la historia va muy rápido y es muy irreal, y no hablo de la magia, si no más bien del romance entre Draco y Hermione, pasaban cosas entre ellos que no tienen sentido a menos que ya hubiera habido una interacción romántica previa, pero eso no era. Tampoco eran amigos y de repente Draco está interesado en ella y no solo eso, si no que perdidamente enamorado de ella tan solo en un día, al igual que ella. Y no hablemos del mundo mágico, nunca apareció , más bien fue un historia de romance muggle.

[nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars specifically for the grammatical errors and the modern slang (“ya” instead of “yes” and “mo” as a shortened version of “moment”) that felt so very OOC and far too juvenile for Draco and Hermione. The plot, while not unique in this genre, was enjoyable, and I loved the sweet moments between Draco and Hermione. Had this undergone additional editing, I could see this being a stellar fic! As it is, I can’t rate more than 3 stars.

[Emma Wood · Rating 3 out of 5]

The perfect remedy after a darker fic. It’s the most out of character fic I’ve read, but if you need something sweet, wholesome and healing without having to work for it - this is it. There’s funny moments, there’s some darker moments that deal with trauma, but overall it’s a massive love fest that’ll have you smiling.

[Labmonkey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was super sweet with that perfect amount of angst. Man oh man Hermione cried a lot. She had so much trauma to deal with and could appreciate how she dealt with it.

Notes: cottage core, DILF, cinnamon roll Draco, cute Scorp, Ron bashing. Supportive friends and family (comes late in fic as it’s just the 3 of them through most of this)

Really looking forward to more of this story

[Hayden Hamby]

Hermione just wants a little refresh in her life. She needs some time away after her divorce. She visits Cotswolds for a change in scenery.
She would have never guessed that she would run into Draco Malfoy her first day there.


We don’t rate fanfictions in this house because that is hella disrespectful to these authors that write for free in their free time. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

[Andrea ☾ [is inconsistently consistant] · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75 ⭐ Dramione: the muggle + American version.

It's not the worst fanfic I've read, but I kept waiting for the angst to slow down and some fluff and sweetness to come through on its own, but nope.

It's not dark, but there's a lot of focus on PTSD and trauma.

[Jaralee Metcalf · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. It was okay! Not anything great! But cute. I'm all for a fluffy seasonal love story. But the characters were far too different from who they're supposed to be. I didn't love that. And you know how I feel about insta-love.

[JeTish · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 Stars. 3 Spice
Fall vibes/the holiday vibes
Draco is a dad. Divorced from Astoria
Hermiones husband (Ron) cheated, she had a miscarriage
The story jumped right into Draco telling hermione he wants her, no tension building, no pining
Felt rushed.

[Jac_reads_books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so cute and fluffy I loved it! It was a nice quick read, hot ass DILF Draco 😍❤️😘

[She Reads So Much · Rating 5 out of 5]

SINGLE DAD DRACO. I REPEAT, SINGLE DAD DRACO. 5/5⭐️ 1-2/5🔥🌶

[Amanda Brogan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daddy Draco—that is all

[Kaitlyn Harpst · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the perfect fluffy Draco I needed 🥰 four stars only because I wanted more!! It ended way too soon

[Maria Costa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Thais · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 estrelas

[naur · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters are out of character but it’s a fluffy story after reading the traumatizing Manacled 🫠

[Jenna B · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was cute and cozy. Major “the Holiday” vibes and a perfect read for this time of year.

[Sha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute, but it that was a form of insta love and super traumatic stuff that I couldn't really enjoy
The Ron plot was imo really over the top and way OOC. Normally I can handle OOCness but in this case it didn't really felt quite right.

If you like super fluff you'll be happy with this one

[Florence Riki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mean I will always read single-dad Draco when there's also Scorpius in the fic.

[Raquel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si quieres un fanfic azucarado, empalagoso y en general que te haga sentir lindo, The List es el correcto para ustedes.

Tenemos a una Hermione post-divorcio en busca de aires nuevos, decide irse a un pueblito para continuar escribiendo su novela, y no es broma, que tan pronto se sienta en el primer (lease: único) restaurantito-bar, se topa a alguien de su pasado, nada más ni nada menos que Draco Malfoy. Pero este Draco Malfoy se ve mucho más relajado, y guapo...

Ya había leído fanfics donde Draco tiene a Scorpius, en este caso si es un papá soltero, y vemos como lo que inicia como amistad con Hermione, poco a poco va progresando en algo muy bello. Es una historia donde vemos a Hermione crecer, separarse un poco de lo que se había esperado de ella en su pasado, lo que perdió y lo que ahora puede lograr tener. Todo esto sin cambiar lo que la hace ella.

Los personajes están un poquito fuera del canon, más no es queja jaja me entretuve muchísimo y disfrute leer el drama, la dinámica de los dos con Scorpius, y tiene un final feliz.


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[Ceilidhchaos · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You know we would never be pinned to your murder - it’s not like anyone would ever find a body,” Draco laughed

Up until its established that Draco is a multiple murderer, it such a f'n Hallmark Movie. It got divorced DILF Draco living in Muggle England with Scorp. Book Author Hermione on a post divorce vacation that has them meeting up and instant chemistry. And plenty of Ron Slander. TW: prior marital rape, emotional abuse and miscarriage.
The smut is fantastic as well. Plus Draci has tattoos. Honestly someone needs to illustrate this one.

[L.M. · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF