Rectober # 3: Stories that started it

[huldrejenta]

Comments

[gracerene]

Ooo, this is a super cool idea for a post! I've only read a few of these, but I definitely agree that Unguarded and The Voldemort Manor are both excellent example of their respective pairings. :D

[huldrejenta]

It's always fun and interesting to hear about people's way into fandom or into various pairings, and it was a lot of fun to think back to these stories :)

:D

[snowgall]

Oh so interesting! There are a handful of fics and authors for me that really pulled me into the HD fandom, and I have such nostalgia for them because of it - it makes me want to go make a new list :)

But so much YES to birdsofshore's version of Draco/Albus! I don't think I ever would have read that pairing if it wasn't for her, and those fics are *amazing*

[huldrejenta]

Yes, the fics and the authors that pulled you into fandom will always remain special :)

I quite agree, the whole Draco/Albus series is perfection! <3

[birdsofshore]

Oh, gosh, thank you so so much. I'm utterly flattered that you think of Unguarded that way.

This was a great idea for a rec post! Loved it.

[huldrejenta]

You're very welcome, Unguarded is definitely a favourite! ♥

It's always so interesting to hear about people's way into fandom, and it was fun to put together this list :)

[starfishstar]

Oh, what a completely wonderful idea for a thematic recs post! I love this. I love hearing about other people's arcs/paths that led them into fandom, and this makes me think about my own arc, too. Anyway, lovely. :-)

[huldrejenta]

Me too, I love hearing about how people came into fandom and into different pairings or genres! It was fun to think about my own journey :)
♥

[shimotsuki]

♥ ♥ ♥

These are all[*] pairings that I at least dabble in as a reader, but I don't think I've read any of these particular fics, and I will definitely give them a read!

[*] All except Albus Severus/Draco! For some reason, next-gen crossgen has never really appealed. But since you recommend this one so highly I will give it a try. :)

[huldrejenta]

"Blindsided" will always have a special place in my heart! ♥

I hope you enjoy these fics (even Draco/Albus if you give it a try ;))