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Dreams and Other Deceptions
“That’s all I have left of him - dreams and other deceptions. All we were is all we’ll ever be.”
Hermione Granger can’t remember the last time she dreamt —sleep came as a black abyss, an empty space between waking moments… not unlike her memory. There are so many months missing from the last two years of her life. She had made peace with those blank spaces, told they were the result of the trauma and torture from the war. So, when she wakes up from something that feels more memory than dream, something her mind would have never concocted on its own, she dives headfirst into the mystery of sixth year. Determined to illuminate the black spots in her timeline she can’t recall, Hermione finds herself caught up in nightmares from years past that are more than they appear.
The more she remembers, the more she discovers that at the center of all her forgotten memories is Draco Malfoy – war criminal pending trial for his crimes as a Death Eater.
Will navigating her past bring her closure or more unrest?”
Excerpt from
Dreams and other Deceptions
Hermione Granger can’t remember the last time she dreamt —sleep came as a black abyss, an empty space between waking moments… not unlike her memory. There are so many months missing from the last two years of her life. She had made peace with those blank spaces, told they were the result of the trauma and torture from the war. So, when she wakes up from something that feels more memory than dream, something her mind would have never concocted on its own, she dives headfirst into the mystery of sixth year. Determined to illuminate the black spots in her timeline she can’t recall, Hermione finds herself caught up in nightmares from years past that are more than they appear.
The more she remembers, the more she discovers that at the center of all her forgotten memories is Draco Malfoy – war criminal pending trial for his crimes as a Death Eater.
Will navigating her past bring her closure or more unrest?”
Excerpt from
Dreams and other Deceptions
- GenresFan Fiction
760 pages, ebook
Published October 27, 2022
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December 5, 2022
3.5
Wasn’t a fave, wanted more present day mixed with the past. Also would have been interesting to have them interact in the present before she got her memories back to build tension.
Wasn’t a fave, wanted more present day mixed with the past. Also would have been interesting to have them interact in the present before she got her memories back to build tension.
January 22, 2023
45 chapters / 268k words /
Hogwarts 6th year / post war / memory loss / secret relationship / romance / smut / good draco / spy draco
About the story:
The war is won but Hermione suffers from severe memory loss. Only with the help of a specialized mind healer is Hermione able to uncover the secrets behind her memory loss and what a certain pale haired wizard has to do with it.
My Thoughts:
This was a interesting memory loss idea. To uncover slowly the relationship Hermione had with Draco through her sessions was original and captivating.
The relationship between Draco and Hermione was still very sweet and passionate.
This story is for you if you like book reimagining/fix with good Dracos and a pinch of obliviations
My Dramoine recommendations
in no particular order
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love (DMATMOOBIL) by isthisselfcare
Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin
Remain Nameless by HeyJude19
The Fallout by everythursday
Timeless by alexandra_emerson
Measure of a Man by inadaze22
Room Serviced by pir8fancier
Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse (LIATOTZA) by rizzle
The Auction by LovesBitca8
Breath Mints / Battle Scars by onyx_and_elm
Manacled by SenLinYu
Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir
The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8
Graveyard Valentine by Bex-chan
Wait and Hope by mightbewriting
Revert by suprntral lvr
Seek and Find by serpent_and_sage
From Wiltshire, With Love by Mistresslynn
The Politician’s Wife by pir8fancier
The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter
Hogwarts 6th year / post war / memory loss / secret relationship / romance / smut / good draco / spy draco
About the story:
The war is won but Hermione suffers from severe memory loss. Only with the help of a specialized mind healer is Hermione able to uncover the secrets behind her memory loss and what a certain pale haired wizard has to do with it.
My Thoughts:
This was a interesting memory loss idea. To uncover slowly the relationship Hermione had with Draco through her sessions was original and captivating.
The relationship between Draco and Hermione was still very sweet and passionate.
This story is for you if you like book reimagining/fix with good Dracos and a pinch of obliviations
My Dramoine recommendations
in no particular order
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love (DMATMOOBIL) by isthisselfcare
Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin
Remain Nameless by HeyJude19
The Fallout by everythursday
Timeless by alexandra_emerson
Measure of a Man by inadaze22
Room Serviced by pir8fancier
Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse (LIATOTZA) by rizzle
The Auction by LovesBitca8
Breath Mints / Battle Scars by onyx_and_elm
Manacled by SenLinYu
Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir
The Right Thing To Do by LovesBitca8
Graveyard Valentine by Bex-chan
Wait and Hope by mightbewriting
Revert by suprntral lvr
Seek and Find by serpent_and_sage
From Wiltshire, With Love by Mistresslynn
The Politician’s Wife by pir8fancier
The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter
May 16, 2023
this was one of the best dramione fantiction that i’ve ever read! it was so well written… it’s was literally impossible not believe and feel how genuine their love was, how they would die and fight for each other… THE QUOTES 🤯🤧 i really don’t know what to say… i’m mesmerized, i don’t know how to live my life now that is over, top 5 on my fanfics for sure!
5⭐️+💗
5⭐️+💗
June 4, 2026
Not my favorite. Waayyy too long and all of the past scenes with Draco was just sex. The ending made no sense since she wasn't the only one who knew the truth.
Did Not Finish
November 11, 2024Finally calling this a DNF, just lost interest.. might come back one day
September 14, 2026
DNF 30%
I started reading this because everyone seems to think it’s really good, but I just can’t get into it.
First, this feels like an insta-love trope to me. We’re told that they became close in fifth year, but we never really see how or why. I really dislike when a story tells you that two characters have this incredibly strong connection without showing how that connection actually developed. Maybe it gets explained later, but so far it’s not looking like it.
The other big issue for me is the writing. There is so much telling instead of showing. Endless paragraphs explaining thoughts, feelings, reactions, etc. that often seem to add very little to the actual story or characters. It feels like writing for the sake of writing rather than because the scene needs it. And no, I don’t think it’s worldbuilding either. It just feels like being trapped inside someone’s head constantly, and I don’t need that much explanation of everything.
I always feel a bit bad criticising AO3 works because obviously people are writing them for free, but honestly, this is just how I feel about it. The premise is interesting, but for me it’s not worth continuing.
And it’s definitely not because it’s a long work. Measure of a Man is also extremely long, but the length never bothered me because the paragraphs actually felt purposeful and didn’t constantly feel like they were saying nothing.
Maybe I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn’t read so much of it in one go, I don’t know. But as it stands, it’s just not working for me.
I started reading this because everyone seems to think it’s really good, but I just can’t get into it.
First, this feels like an insta-love trope to me. We’re told that they became close in fifth year, but we never really see how or why. I really dislike when a story tells you that two characters have this incredibly strong connection without showing how that connection actually developed. Maybe it gets explained later, but so far it’s not looking like it.
The other big issue for me is the writing. There is so much telling instead of showing. Endless paragraphs explaining thoughts, feelings, reactions, etc. that often seem to add very little to the actual story or characters. It feels like writing for the sake of writing rather than because the scene needs it. And no, I don’t think it’s worldbuilding either. It just feels like being trapped inside someone’s head constantly, and I don’t need that much explanation of everything.
I always feel a bit bad criticising AO3 works because obviously people are writing them for free, but honestly, this is just how I feel about it. The premise is interesting, but for me it’s not worth continuing.
And it’s definitely not because it’s a long work. Measure of a Man is also extremely long, but the length never bothered me because the paragraphs actually felt purposeful and didn’t constantly feel like they were saying nothing.
Maybe I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn’t read so much of it in one go, I don’t know. But as it stands, it’s just not working for me.
April 11, 2023
I was hooked till halfway.The premise of lost memories and them less than gradually coming back was reminiscent of the GOAT Manacled, but then it slowed down and the memories and retelling of original story wasn't that convincing to me and I've struggled to finish it. Loved the last 3 chapters though.
August 1, 2023
This is up there with Isolation. Has everything I love in a Dramione fanfiction: secret relationship, bad-ass Hermione Granger, and memory loss. A LOT of information to digest but once again shows that Dramione not being canon was lazy writing and Draco deserved a REAL redemption arc.
January 18, 2023
Loved this fix. The timelines were confusing at first but once I got sucked in, there was no looking back. I’d say this is probably a new favorite
November 25, 2024
2.75
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February 17, 2025DNF AT 60%
July 13, 2023
Okay, this fic had a really strong start but suuuuuch a lull in the middle that made you drag your feet to the end. I was thrown at first with how the chapters were set up, going back and forth in time as Hermione tries to recall what happened between her and Draco before she wound up in St. Mungo's, but once I got the consistent jumps in time it became easier to get through. I really liked the idea of her having a relationship with him at Hogwarts, but the way it was set up and executed felt so out of character for them both. I seriously doubt Draco would've ever been with her during school, and there's no way Hermione could pull a secret relationship hidden from Harry and Ron. I wasn't a fan of it, and the middle became so repetitive for me I found myself struggling to get through. The ending was a redemption point, but I'm unsure if this was worth a reread for me.
1 star- DNF'd
2 star- read through but didn't enjoy a minute of it or didn't like it enough
3 star- enjoyed reading
4 star- fell out of my seat, definitely re-read
5 star- a spectacular work that wrecked my very being and for that fact, may never want to touch again
1 star- DNF'd
2 star- read through but didn't enjoy a minute of it or didn't like it enough
3 star- enjoyed reading
4 star- fell out of my seat, definitely re-read
5 star- a spectacular work that wrecked my very being and for that fact, may never want to touch again
July 24, 2023
”i wish i could see myself te way you do.” the idea of this book was really interesting, but the execution was lacking and predictable.
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