Title: An Inconvenient Attachment
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Rating: NC-17
Prompt: Self-prompt, but technically # 20 by VioletBehaviour from the 2019 round of the fest: “He’s always felt this way, but he was just too stubborn to admit it aloud. He outwardly chose remarks of slander over the words of affections, but his body began to betray him. He began writing out his frustrations on parchment, keeping them locked safely away from prying eyes. Imagine Draco’s surprise when the Daily Prophet began publishing detailed love notes and passages on the front page.”
Word Count: 37k
Warning(s)/Content: Pansy/Ginny, Draco/OMCs, EWE, Canon Divergent, Obsession, Pining, Jealousy, Angst, UST/RST, Slowburn, Misunderstandings, Love Letters, Journaling, Radio Shows, Past Relationships, Poor Decision Making, Draco’s a bit of a dick to his hookups, DownAndOut!Draco, Redemption, Drinking, Clubbing, Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Flashbacks, Past and Present, Alternative Careers, Muggle Living, Getting Together, Weddings, Masturbation, Blowjobs, Finger Sucking, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Draco Malfoy has a secret ― a crush that he’s harboured for years. He poured his heart out into his journals at school, but now over twelve years later, he’d rather just forget it all. He’s wrapped up in the world of being Pansy’s Best Man, helping her put the finishing touches on what’s supposed to be her happiest day, when the letters start getting leaked. Will Ron Weasley ever figure out they’re all for him? And if so, what will be his reply?
Notes: VioletBehavior, this one’s for you. Your prompt blew me away the moment I read it ― over two years ago, haha. I’m terribly sorry I wasn’t able to get it to you the last couple times around, but I hope I’ve somehow made up for the wait and that you enjoy this piece as much as I did. 🖤 I’m also sorry that I tweaked the part about the Prophet and made it a radio show instead, but thank you for the inspiration. And of course, a thousand thank yous to the incomparable Starry. This story wouldn’t be even half of what it is now without your tireless beta work, and I’ve so loved getting to know you throughout this process!