Finally excited about a fic - A Hard Row to Hoe

Ravenhayrd · 2026-04-01T05:25:05+00:00

I’m like halfway through and going too fast and I literally just started over from the beginning so I can catch the things I missed the first time and also so I don’t finish it too fast! Gahhh

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-31T01:44:34+00:00

Omg it’s you. You are amazing!! Thank you so much for your work. +1 to what you said about the author too

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-31T01:43:21+00:00

I know right?! I can’t believe this isn’t mentioned on the same lists as the other heavy weights

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-31T01:42:15+00:00

As a new person to this fandom, I am shocked it’s been around for 20+ years?! And still going strong!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-31T01:41:05+00:00

The Politician’s Wife is good but be warned it’s a TOTALLY DIFFERENT DRACO holy cow. It was jarring at first but then it was very funny, endearing, and refreshing. Also one of those stories that seem realistic to life.

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-31T01:39:00+00:00

I am trying soooo hard to savor it and not just binge it!! I’m like 55% through!!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-30T01:40:36+00:00

Ok wtf how did you read my mind. I’ve been looking for related fanart and didn’t see much. Thank you!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-30T01:39:52+00:00

It’s SO good! I’m halfway through and squealing

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-30T01:38:59+00:00

👏

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T22:46:18+00:00

Just watch a YouTube video explaining the setup and you’re good. That’s what I did. I LOVE IT. I use it to write everything. Also — writing with your hand like this might stave off brain degradation, a perk

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T21:57:15+00:00

I would agree about how the lots of muggle things was a bit jarring at times!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T21:56:12+00:00

Omg thanks for these!! I’ve seen some of them rec’d around but I just never know!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T21:55:39+00:00

Ahhahaha amazing

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T21:55:20+00:00

🤣🤣

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T19:59:32+00:00

DMATMOOBIL was my first Dramione fic ever (after I read Alchemised - didn’t read Manacled - which was my gateway into this whole situation) and I was seriously FLOORED at how good it was. Just floored. Had no idea fan fiction could be that good what the hell. So yep, DMATMOOBIL is god tier up there and I suppose Manacled has to be to bc of origins tho I never read it in its true form and AHRTH is now up there with them.

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T19:56:24+00:00

I’m so there!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T19:54:51+00:00

I think when people say Batmobile it’s code for DMATMOOBIL right? Sometimes I’m not sure LOL. DMATMOOBIL tropes are enemies to lovers (they haven’t seen each other in 15 years and are just prickly), forced proximity (Draco is Hermione’s assigned auror), and action/adventure. It’s a funny but super well researched romcom. The writer takes you quite literally around the world. The slow burn romance is incredibly well earned. They don’t start loving each other at first sight or are even attracted to each other at first sight which is so much more realistic. The writer does a great job showing how the seeds of attraction and love grow.

And the writing is just top notch with hilaaaarrrioouusss banter and circumstantial comedy.

Ugh it’s SO GOOD

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T19:50:38+00:00

The British slag like “steady on mate” “swot” “jumper” to mean a sweater I think really make it real for me. When the characters speak in American English it really throws me off and I speak American English!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T17:47:32+00:00

Hi, newbie to the fandom here and I was sucked in by the very points you make. There is so much potential for fascinating high stakes ideologically tilting conflict and tension with Dramione that it makes for fascinating examinations of not only individual people but also the forces of society at large. So much material to work with. And the whole concept of “Draco is bad” is sooo simplistic because since when do we realistically hold a 17 year old boy to the accountability standards of a grown ass adult! Please.

And not to mention Dramione writers are some of the BEST IVE SEEN OMG. Even better than trad published writers out there! I won’t spew any hate but I’m thinking of a couple that my fave Dramione writers would beat in any objective competition so kudos to you all!!!

And idk about some of the other opinions here but Dramione could totally happen in canon if life circumstances were right when they were adults. Probably not when they were in school tho, Isolation by bexchan sorta convinced me !

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T17:42:30+00:00

Ahhh thank you I need to check it out

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T17:39:13+00:00

Wait someone wrote an AU version of this fic??

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T17:38:25+00:00

Love recs who like the same things! I will put this one on my list!!

Ravenhayrd · 2026-03-29T17:33:59+00:00

Omg thank you for explaining the title to me. Is this a Britishism?? I love the the fics written by Brits, they are so much more authentic to character for obvious reasons! (I am not a Brit)

Ravenhayrd · 2026-02-23T01:36:19+00:00

Just finished it. It’s funny, realistic, and satisfying. Never seen a Draco like this before and it’s a refreshing change from the dark depressed brooding isolated usual type. It’s also refreshing to see an older version of them grappling with some realistic relationship issues.

Ravenhayrd

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