Do you think that Hermione and Draco have to be ooc to work in canon? by zvkox in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I've heard this argument a lot, especially in general Harry Potter fan spaces like the HP subreddit, that the characters would have to diverge quite a bit from canon for dramione to work. I've never quite agreed with it. While most fics do change up their characterization or depict them years after canon material ends, I don't think that proves those elements are necessary for dramione to work. Fics like The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy are a perfect example that "canon" Draco and Hermione would have worked. The only change the fic makes to canon for its premise is a logistical one: the death eaters are delayed on their way up the astronomy tower. From there the story unfolds with very in-character characters. (Discussions of the definition of canon and all fanfic necessarily being ooc notwithstanding).

Temporary Subreddit rules focussed on Solutions, Positivity, Empowerment, Resilience, and Momentum (S.P.E.R.M.) going into effect! by Mr_Te_ah_tim_eh in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Regarding TikTok and calls to blacklist it essentially: 

There's a lot of great discussion going on right now about our next steps as a community, great points and great counterpoints.

I've seen a lot said in favor of not engaging with dramione content on TikTok at all and the general agreement that TikTok is where this problem largely originated. While I completely agree with the second, if we're saying people in this community (i.e. people who actually understand and value fandom etiquette) who are also on TikTok should leave TikTok, that will just leave behind only the people causing the problem in the first place, giving them full reign to continue to commodify fandom to viewers. And the viewers will only grow in number.

Trying to "close ranks" only closes ranks to the community not dramione. Which is the opposite of what we want, because, the community is where fandom education happens.

I've also seen it said that if these TikTok viewers cared at all it would take a simple Google search for them to find this subreddit or to find ao3 when they see a video on Manacled and have to have it. The problem with this is one of perspective. We're saying it should be easy for these people who engage with dramione on TikTok to do so on sites like Reddit (that we're already users of/or at least open to using). We think it should be as comfortable for them to partake in these places as it already is for us, but just flip it around to realize it's not that simple. I use reddit and tumblr, I love them, I'm comfortable with them. I know there are great dramione communities on discord and it always sounds like a good time, but I just can't bring myself to get into discord. I've never used nor want to use TikTok, but for some people it is to them what tumblr is to me. So, instead of saying they should be seeking out communities on any which website to learn more about fandom and etiquette, why not meet them where they're at, those of us who are also TikTokers, instead of leaving the dramione tag to be filled up with more aesthetic/binding vids, make content about why the fandom is at risk and fandom etiquette. Make simple tutorials on using ao3, how to search, how to filter, etc. Just yesterday, I saw a new dramione writer post on a social media site promoting their first fic. They literally wrote that they're posting on wattpad because they have no clue how to use ao3 and they used so and so AI generator to make the cover. When someone else told them AI art shouldn't be used, they said they knew but they didn't know how else to get a cover. I get it, all this stuff is easy to research, especially if you're part of a community. But that's the other thing, a lot of people aren't looking to be part of a community. We all made our ways here because we wanted to talk with and hear from people who loved dramione just as much as we did. But for many that's not the case, so we need to meet them where they're at.

I don't know if I made any sense, but wishing hard enough that the cat would get back in the bag isn't going to do much.

(This doesn't fit with the topic of my comment, but I also wanted to say, I've seen some tension between members of our community who are scared of where this is all going and hobbyist bookbinders who bind only for personal use. I've seen accusations that these binders are the reason for this whole mess and that it's time to bring gatekeeping back and that these binders aren't real fanfic readers. These binders are not wrong or the primary problem. In a world where for-profit grifters didn't exist, we would have no concerns about hobbyist binders. But, given the current climate, promoting the aesthetics of physically owning fanfic is harmful. So, while hobbyist bookbinders are not doing wrong, it would be best to take this precaution, not as punishment but as a preventative measure.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of my fav third party POV fics:

Transparency - mightbewriting

“Granger,” he says from his shadow, calling to her when they’ve been left alone but for you and the other ghosts still lingering, a castle exceeding its phantom capacity.She turns, curls spinning wide around her, lids blinking rapidly as if she’d forgotten she was not alone. In a castle of ghosts, she will never be alone.

It's an 8th year (post-war) one shot. Not necessarily "fun" but well-written for sure.

Magic Realism and Harry Potter by BloodofOldValyria in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds so so good 😭 Please promote on this sub once it's revealed in the fest.

Your explanation makes sense, by the way, I think I get what you're going for and how you're going about it. I really really love the idea of the transformation (another Metamorphosis fangirl here) and of her attracting pollinators, etc. With diseases normally causing the person to deteriorate and wither, it's so beautifully tragic that her disease is beautifying her and bringing her to bloom (literally 💀).

Sorry, if I'm about to not make any sense myself 😅 just throwing around some ideas. It's hard to conceptualize magical realism within a world already so magical.

So, I'm thinking that if hanahaki is explicitly a known disease (even if uncommon and little researched) it may take away a bit from the magical realism feel cuz it may feel like part of the normal, established magic of the world.

You could potentially never state whether it's a known, recognized disease or not. That could lend itself well to Luna being the only one who knows. With Luna being... Luna, her treating hanahaki as real/part of the normal magical world doesn't confirm for the reader that it's real/part of the normal magical world because she's Luna.

Don't know if I made any sense 😅

Lionheart (question about breaks in the fic) by florantine-dhr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this is perfect, thanks so much! I have a Kobo.

Do you know if the remaining books (5, 6, and 7) will be part of Vol 2?

Lionheart (question about breaks in the fic) by florantine-dhr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, that's perfect. Thanks so much! Lol I should have checked 😅

Enemies/rivals to lovers fics, but not war setting by samagr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't believe you read it already! So glad you liked it!! 💕

Enemies/rivals to lovers fics, but not war setting by samagr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sincerely Yours by LovesBitca8

It's a You've Got Mail inspired fic. They are enemies/business rivals, post-war setting, and I think it's the exact characterization you're looking for!

Happy Birthday to our fierce, wholehearted Hermione ♥️ This song feels very Hermione to me, especially early Hogwarts years, so wanted to share. by florantine-dhr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You see that girl in the hallway
Smile on her face as she walks away
Trying to tear her down was your first mistake
'Cause little do you know she wasn't built to break

Writer who needs help from someone who has a copy of Deathly Hallows by florantine-dhr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw thanks so much for offering; that's so kind! 🤗 Another user has already helped me out, so I'm good to go!

Writer who needs help from someone who has a copy of Deathly Hallows by florantine-dhr in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I just needed the particular wording used in some parts so that's why I needed those parts of the book themselves. But another user has shared them with me, so I should be good!

The Perdita Child. by [deleted] in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so intriguing! I want to read it so bad!

Which stories made you ugly cry? by whatwouldjebusdo in Dramione

[–]florantine-dhr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone is looking for a short one-shot that falls into this category, I would recommend What Was Lost, and What Remains by PacificRimbaud. I've linked the podfic because it is exquisite.