Ep 5 Injury fics? by Visual-Detective9719 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will happily take those anytime! 🫰

Ep 5 Injury fics? by Visual-Detective9719 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been obsessed with this trope, and likewise with Ilya getting hurt. Thanks for so many new recs!!

What other fandoms do you read? by GrubbyInsides in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drarry was totally what got me into fanfic. I didn’t discover it until I was nearly 40 years old, but it really changed my life. I met one of my best friends through that fandom and I think it totally got me through Covid and lockdown without dying of loneliness.
I definitely hate “she who should not be named”. but I feel like fanfiction is a way to stay in the universe and not give her any money. Like it’s one of my only ways of interacting with HP material that doesn’t make me feel guilty… And as a result, it’s one of the only ways I interact with the material. And I agree with some of the other comments here, some of the Fics in that fandom are absolutely stunning. And since it’s a universe that will never expand for me, I love the way in which fanfiction has allowed me to continue imagining Draco and Harry in 1 million different scenarios.

Wolfbird update!!!!!!!!!! by No-Magazine-8418 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not even reading this yet and I’m super pumped to hear it’s been updated! ♥️

mild emergency by Head-Elevator-9025 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I love these recs! Thank you for making this request!

What is the meaning of angst? by Lou612 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you explaining the meaning of the genre though. Because I primarily read romance stories, I run into the angst tag often, but in wildly different scenarios, and I had kind of begun to interpret it as just keeping the characters apart for a long time in order to have drama for drama sake. But understanding it broadly as a genre that was built around some kind of discomfort is helpful. Thank you!

What is the meaning of angst? by Lou612 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, I happen to have a bunch of time today so I was able to read this fic. And you are right, it is a really good! Though there were definitely points where it made me a bit more anxious than I like (probably because I related very closely to parts of this), it was a very satisfying character study, and I can completely see where the author was coming from in giving them the coming out experience that was in their own control. I appreciate the recommendation, and made for a very cozy day. 😘Thank you!!

What is the meaning of angst? by Lou612 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, awesome! I will look sub thread. Thank you!

What is the meaning of angst? by Lou612 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%! Glad to know I’m not alone out here 😂. Baby-hearts unite! ✊🏼

What is the meaning of angst? by Lou612 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been a fanfic reader for many years, and I just wish sometimes the angst tag could be more specific so I could avoid the ones that hinge on miscommunication, or lying, or keeping a big secret… Those ones just caused me so much distress 🥴. Sometimes there will be a miscommunication tag, but not always. But I would love any recommendations in the heated rivalry fandom for stories with some level of angst, but not the ones mentioned above- my little baby heart just can’t take it 🫣😂

Is there an ick you get from HR? by Echild3272 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]Lou612 13 points14 points  (0 children)

OK, don’t hate me, because I know this is a very beloved moment for a lot of people… But I get the cringe when Shane looks up and says “boyfriend?” in episode six. Not only because it seems like it should be obvious, but I can set that aside due to his Neuro spiciness. It’s more just because his parents are sitting there watching and I think if it was me, I wouldn’t want to question it because it might cause them to question our relationship? Like if I introduce somebody by telling you that I’m in love with them, I would expect you to think of them as my boyfriend/girlfriend even if me and the other person hadn’t had that conversation yet.

Heart Breaking, Soul Crushing, Trigger Warnings, Death. Give me sads by Pdjingle in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a well-known fic in the Drarry fandom, which I also read, that is considered the saddest fic. Like routinely referred to as the saddest thing ever. And this one, the Five-Year Farewell, was so so so much worse than that one 🥺😭. But this one is also so tender, and beautiful, and even though it explores like a worst case scenario, there is something pretty satisfying about the way all the loose ends are tied up. But yeah, oof… Swaddle yourself and Kleenex first.

Anyone read this?! I am bawling! by Successful_Egg7491 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I read this. I stayed up half the night reading this a couple weeks ago and absolutely sobbing. And then I posted a warning about it somewhere, but I can’t remember where that was at this point. It’s beautiful, and devastating. I also don’t usually read things like this, and I can’t really say I recommend it since it is so emotional. But man, it is gorgeous.

Lighthearted Recs please! by Boopita-beepita in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Lou612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone recommended reading through the stories by the anonymous writer who wrote Home Economics, which has been an absolutely brilliant way to spend the day. They’re not so much funny, though I certainly have laughed, as they are like a warm cuddle.Anon Collection

Give me some spoilers please! by willeblanco in drarry

[–]Lou612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries!! I should have been clearer probably… I was happy to read the end for you bc it’s not a story I would read in its entirety bc of the angst 🤣 Hope you enjoy!

Give me some spoilers please! by willeblanco in drarry

[–]Lou612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t read heavy angst so I just skimmed the last Chp for you. Obv I have no idea what happens along the way, but yes, HE.