The Fixer-Upper Club

by Charlipetidei

Genres: Fan Fiction

359 pages, ebook

Published March 17, 2021

Reviews

[Paris V.T. (on hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good fluff. Didn’t go much in details about healing of Draco or Hermione post war. The book did discuss about it since a lot of conversations were centred around it but here the blossoming of relationship between Draco and Hermione took centre stage. Their first interaction was when they laid eyes on one another in muggles studies, Hermione didnt like that Draco started 8th year and was in muggle studies but slowly and surely, they got to know one another and as they talked more they became friends and realised they were attracted to one another.

The olive branch started with Draco tentatively seeking help with his muggle studies assignment and they grudgingly agreed to study together in the library when they realised they study rather well together. Draco offered to help Hermione with the castle rebuilding efforts when she was determined to go ahead while others has given up because of certain reasons. With each passing interaction, Hermione unconsciously started to draw away from Ron.

Ron’s characterisation is rather well done. Unlike most Dramione fanfic which painted him to be an inconsiderate and pathetic loser that fly off the handle whenever he laid his eyes on Draco. In this book his emotions were justified and he was shown to be a good and an understanding friend. In the end he accepted Draco and Hermione’s relationship and the reason why the both of them were perfect for one another.

All in all its a good fanfic, I just wish that Draco’s family dynamics were explored more and also the other characters’ stories as well.

[elly · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a cute fluffy story + i’m weak for 8th year fics.

i wish some stuff was explored more, like hermione and her parents or draco and his family situation but overall it was very sweet and a nice break from the rather toxic fics.

i adored the romantic relationship between pansy and parvati like yes lesbian!pansy means sm to me my girl.
and also loved parvati and hermiones friendship, which is fanon incredibly underrated so i’m glad it was added here.
also i think the whole arc around ron was really well done and just underlining the confusion of platonic and romantic love and all the struggles of not wanting to hurt the people you love. + i know some will probs just brush ron away as an asshole, which he def was at times, but most his feelings were very valid considering he was dating her while all this was going on so yeah i think his development was really well done.

nothing too memorable and deep tho for me to rate it higher, but i truly loved the first 75% or so! the smut was kinda meh to me tho and im just a girl so it downgraded the fic itself for me LOL

[Kaitlyn Hoyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will never be mean to authors in this app. I believe this fic is good, it’s just not what I prefer. I enjoyed the story. I’m just overly dramatic and if you’re not, this fic is for you !

[Arunima · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
It was alright. 8th year au where everyone goes back. Draco's essay made me cry, I was very sad for Ron throughout and the last chapter made me fucking bawl like a baby. Also McGonaggal and Luna <3
One star is literally not there because halfway through the cryfest of last chapter i realised that Hagrid is not there in this book at all and then Snape and Dumbledore are not even mentioned in this celebration of heroes party.

Reading all these dramione books sometimes makes me think in the middle of a chapter how i would love to see Harry's pov and i realise that's what the canon is so idk maybe i should just read canon next.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This just hit perfectly, i’m always going to be a sucker for them at hogwarts

[stardustlattes books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review – Fixer Upper Club by Charlipetidei (Dramione fanfiction)

This is an eight-year fic and very much a soft, fluffy Dramione.

I really enjoyed the cozy, comforting vibe and the idea of both Draco and Hermione healing together. The attempt at Draco’s redemption was nice in theory, and I appreciated seeing him in a gentler light.

That said, the story leaned a little too fluffy for me. Draco’s redemption didn’t always feel fully earned or believable, and I found myself wanting more depth and struggle in his arc.

One of my favorite parts was the Pansy/Parvati pairing such a fun and refreshing addition that I genuinely loved.

Overall, I enjoyed the warmth of the story, but I wish there had been more angst and emotional tension to balance the sweetness and make the character growth hit harder.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first 8th year fic, and I have to say I absolutely loved it! Honestly, this felt like a continuation of the original series, just told from Hermione's perspective – the writing felt very similar, the tone and content felt like YA and it had just the right mix of character and plot.

I love this one for so many reasons. First, it feels like the most true to the characters fic I've read to date, and the most believable - Draco without his cronies or any other Slytherins perfectly poised him for softening to Hermione, and OMG the depiction of Ron and Hermione's relationship, of seeing and understanding firsthand why it wouldn't work between them (we all knew it wouldn't, but it was so satisfying to see that play out in detail)! I liked the metaphor of healing the school and healing themselves from the trauma of the war. Most of all, I loved Hermione's evolving self-discovery as it pertained to her sexuality. Her ick (aka "the itch") for Ron felt so real to me, as did her whole journey of exploring her sexual side with Draco (which, admittedly, wasn't the best smut I've ever read, but the percentage and tone of it were perfectly proportioned).

I just can't get over how well-done this was. As a predominantly YA reader, this hit the spot. Also, as much as I love fics with Blaise and Theo, it was really nice to keep the main gang close (Ginny, Neville, Luna and co), rather than have to pretend to know and love the Slytherin characters, which I've found to be a super common trope with Dramione fics.


- 8th year
- F.U.C. (fixer-upper club), repairing the damage to Hogwarts
- getting the "itch" with Ron
- no other Slytherins
- authentic, repentant Draco (takes muggle studies)
- fleeting mention of Arthur Weasley becoming the new muggle studies teacher!!

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. So sweet and pure. I liked Hermione and Draco and the progress of the friendship. All the characters are very similar to the ones of the book. I really enjoyed it.

Η συγκεκριμένη ιστορία μου άρεσε πολύ. Όλοι οι χαρακτήρες, θυμίζουν πολύ τους χαρακτήρες από τα βιβλία της Ροουλινκγ. Η σχέση του Ντρακο και της Ερμιόνης αναπτύσσεται με τον σωστό ρυθμό, ούτε πολύ γρήγορα, ούτε αργά και η εξέλιξη της είναι απόλυτα φυσιολογικη.

[Daybelisbaez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Angsty, sweet and beautiful. 🥰

“The right person can see that those flaws are the same things that make you great. And that person won’t have to ignore your flaws just to love you.”

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[Elsbeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just amazing! Most accurate character depictions I’ve seen in a fan fiction. Honestly worth the read, it’s great to see Hermione and Draco each making mistakes. Ron isn’t perfect in this fic but none of them are which is great to read! Seriously recommend!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating 3.5/5

Another solid Dramione fic! I loved the way that the author incorporated the students fixing up the castle, because it 100% seems like something that Hermione would do.

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Chelsi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.75 stars, just meh. Overly dramatic and the miscommunication got old. Not in character.

[Idil · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75⭐️

[Ferao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me cry

[Emma Wood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cosy, so sweet, a couple moments genuinely got me choked up and a comedic edge I didn’t expect. A little Ron heavy for my liking but it makes sense to the story.

[Ashley Lima · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5. It had its moments but overall the ending bored me.

[Clara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This was amazing. I 100% recommend it. Fluffy, sensitive Draco, a bit of Ron bashing.. joy and scars..
Loved it !!

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story, different from the usual but it did feel a bit young. Didn’t love it

[Aria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just some light fluff to heal your mind after some angst.

[Chelsea Hecht · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emotional healing, an actually understanding Ron, and a slow burn romance. ❤️

[Maria Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

[alora · Rating 3 out of 5]

i love a good banter and the banter was bantering. my favorite dramione is when they get together, but still keep up the bantering.

[storybooksara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy fluffy read. I usually hate for the love triangle to go on for so long in the plot line, but it worked. Feel good fic

[muppet]

Takie sobie nic wow

[Soph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute!

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

ending was very boring + draco was to shy for me

[Truebooklover]

Szkoda mi było rona

[Sneha · Rating 4 out of 5]

so so cute