My Top 10 Dramione Fan Fictions

Hey there! 

So the other day, I had a great conversation with a friend who was a huge Harry Potter fan, like me, only that she was a legit Potterhead because she read the books (and I haven't). But I introduced her some fanfictions that I was reading, which were mostly Dramione (Draco x Hermione) because that's my favourite heterosexual ship in the HP series.

As most would already know, or not know, I have been reading fanfictions for a reeeeaally long time - no joke, its 7 years now - and I've written some too. But recently, for the past year, I've been hooked onto Dramione fanfictions thanks to some pictures I stumbled upon on Tumblr (no surprise there) and got me thinking about all the possibilities with this pairing. Of course, I ship other pairings too, but nothing compares my love to this one.

So, anyways, we bonded over good talk and promised her that I'd compile all my fave Dramione fanfictions that I'd recommend to her soon, which took me quite a while, but it is here! 

Here are my top 10 Dramione fanfictions!

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1) Crimson with a Silver Lining by Lady Cailan (M)

grangerenchanted.com

77 chapters
Genre: Tragedy/Romance
Summary: It is six years since the fall of the Ministry to Voldemort. Those other than purebloods are deemed less than human. When Ginny's daughter ends up in grave danger, Hermione sells herself to the Death Eaters to save her life. Not fluffy.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7168800/1/Crimson-with-a-Silver-Lining

This is one of the best fan fictions I have ever read in my life, by far. It is a hefty read, to be really frank (I mean, 77 chapters?!) but every single chapter is worth every minute. It is so brilliantly written - the plot is deep and intricate, and you can clearly tell that the author, Lady Cailan, has put in a lot of effort in the characterization as well as plot depth. 

I must admit, I hesitated reading this story because of the warning in the first chapter, which states that this story is extremely dark and it has character death, etc. And at that point of time, I have only been reading happy and fluffy stories with maximum of 40 chapters, but eventually, I did it. And I did not regret it. Basically, its a risky commitment - to immerse in the dark alternate universe and character death - but its a great read as well to go through the entire journey, just like any other good novel out there. Props to Lady Cailan for this amazing work.

2) Broken by inadaze22 (M)

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36 chapters
Genre: Angst/Romance
Summary: He felt something close to pity for the woman in front of him. And while that disturbed Draco to no end, what really disgusted him most of all was the harrowing fact that someone or something had broken Hermione Granger's spirit beyond recognition.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4172243/1/Broken
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPhVbOUE2g

I cannot stress how much I love love love this genius piece of work. I loved every single minute reading this but I do have to admit that I was constantly in stress when reading, like I did in 'Crimson with a Silver Lining' - although 'Broken' wasn't that stressful.

Why I love this masterpiece? From the first paragraph of the first chapter of this story, I was hooked. Right from the start, the problem of the story was introduced and set in such a clear and vivid way and I was itching to know what exactly happened that made the situation so terrible at that point. But what I love the most is bit by bit, chapter by chapter, a little secret comes out and leaves me clinging for more, and while all that happens, Draco's and Hermione's relationship blossoms so beautifully - its just breathtaking.

One particular note that is pretty weird but I love about this novel is the fact that it turns the tables around - the 'Slytherins' are on the good side and the 'Gryffindors' are just plain nasty. So if you aren't into the whole shaming of the Gryffindors, you might not favour this story, but its such a fresh perspective of how things could have been if the situations were reversed. All in all, a great novel and I'll be rereading this work of art a million times.

3) The Fool, the Emperor and the Hanged Man by ianthe_waiting (MA/NC17)

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29 chapters
Genre: Suspense/Romance/Angst
Summary: Ten years after the fall of the Dark Lord, Hermione Granger leads a life of self-imposed obscurity, that is, until the day Headmistress McGonagall is murdered and a certain 'hero' is responsible.
Link: http://grangerenchanted.com/enchant/viewstory.php?sid=1364
(this story is on many websites but you need to be a registered member, just google the title and the author and you can choose whichever websites but I used grangerenchanted)
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DErAdw-NdRI

Just like the first one, this piece of work is intricately designed and beautifully written. It is pretty dark and angst though, I must say, and from the summary aforementioned, there's a lot of bad-shaming on this particular 'hero'.

A small teeny tiny spoiler, if you have been reading fanfictions with the use of Time-Turners, this one will boggle your mind - a lot. I love it when authors incorporate the use of this magical device in their stories and when the plot flows smoothly, you know they did their research and hard work on planning it all out. This one in particular, raises the bar even higher than I thought possible for fanfic writers, I can't say why because I don't want to spoil you too much. But I would say that the Time-Turner is a very essential part of this beautiful story.

The writer has designed the plot so intricately and the development of the characters and their relationships are equally beautiful. I love this story to bits, but I must say I hated some parts because it was so unexpected and I didn't like it, but eventually I did see the reason behind why it was written in that way. I love it. Need I say more?

4) We Learned The Sea by luckei1 (M)

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37 chapters
Genre: Drama/Romance
Summary: Draco Malfoy turns himself in after a very successful career as a Death Eater, then enlists Harry and Hermione to help him in a scheme to bring down the Dark Lord. A story of forgiveness.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3144908/1/We-Learned-the-Sea
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3flOEAsAJww

Now this story is brilliant and wonderful because when you read the first chapter, you wouldn't expect the ending to be the way it is. Basically, this piece has many surprises waiting in store. 

What I love about this story too, is that Hermione still has her feisty attitude towards Draco from the beginning. Most Dramione fanfictions that I've read - that are post-Hogwarts - usually have Hermione naturally forgiving, or feisty just simply of pure childhood hatred. But in this story, there was a particular incident that made Hermione hate him even more.

But of course, like every other Dramione fan novel, Hermione soon learns to accept the feelings she bears for the man she utterly hates. This story warms my heart a lot because, as stated above, it is a story of forgiveness. :')

5) Heavy Lies the Crown by luckei1 (M)

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36 chapters
Genre: Mystery/Romance
Summary: For seven years, Draco has carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, and just when he thinks he'll be released, something happens that will make him seek help from the last person he could have imagined.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4797492/1/Heavy-Lies-the-Crown
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k-G8XA6PrM

Now, this one isn't fancy schmancy like the previous ones. Its the basic Malfoy-turns-to-light agenda but then father-malfoy-tries-to-ruin-his-chances kinda story. This story has the same plot pattern like the ones above, in a way that right from the start, there are some secrets that are hidden and it hooks you right in to know why they're keeping it a secret. 

And along the way, a huge problem is brewing and its up to Draco to save the day, and the love of his life. Basically, who doesn't love a resenting Malfoy who tries to fight for what is right? 

And who doesn't love a Malfoy who fights for the woman he loves, am I right?

6) A Wonderful Caricature of Intimacy by Countess of Abe (M)

miagainstheworld.wordpress.com

25 chapters
Genre: Romance/Drama
Summary: Draco loves his son more than anything in the world. So, when his ex-wife plans to take his son away, Draco asks the most unlikely person for help. Hermione must decide whether changing her entire life is worth helping the man she hates unconditionally.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3878384/1/A-Wonderful-Caricature-of-Intimacy
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2ibx-qdFE

I absolutely fell in love with this masterpiece. I've read this two times already and I enjoyed every bit of it. First, spoiler alert, Hermione is in a profession that is similar to mine which I can relate to easily and if I weren't, I'd actually respect her choice of field. 

As stated in the summary, yes, Draco was married and now divorced, and yes, he has a son. And trust me when I say, spoiler alert, he is a wonderful, awesome father, and you will know why he is in the middle of the story. 

This is really fun to read because Hermione and Draco still bore their childhood hatred against each other, after all these years, and there were other kinds of comic relief as well in between. Then again, it is a heart-warming read to experience how their feelings evolve into love and care for each other, despite their insistent denial. Its a cute story, who wouldn't not read it?

7) Questions of Science by Countess of Abe (M)

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18 chapters
Genre: Romance
Summary: Hermione is living a content life working at St. Mungo's when an unexpected assignment from the chief of medicine sends her to the home of Draco Malfoy. What will happen to the pragmatic brunette as she explores what science cannot answer?
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3551218/1/Questions-of-Science

Okay, first, the above picture is not the fanfiction cover art, it is just a simple edit of Dramione I found on tumblr, which I thought suited the story very much. Second, would you agree with me that intelligent Hermione, who loves to prove every phenomenon with a science theory or fact, is kind of a turn on? Even for a girl?

I adored her when she always proves everything right and wrong with her knowledge, and I still do. And this fanfiction did that justice. Spoiler alert, Hermione is a Healer (I'm sure you must've figured that out by now) and that is my favourite post-Hogwarts Hermione character.

Alright, moving on, this story is utterly beautiful because Hermione has to commit to take care and treat of a person who Draco cares for (if you figured out who, a cookie for you!). Honestly, this is a very simple read. Nothing to dramatic like the first few. Its simple yet such a sweet and moving story. Like every Dramione fanfiction, they encounter multiple obstacles once they realized their feelings for each other, and that's what we're here for - to see how they conquer each challenge so that they can be together in the end.

In short, its a simple, short, sweet and snuggly read, for you 'fluff' seekers out there.

8) Redemption by anondracomalfoy (M)

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23 chapters
Genre: Romance/Mystery
Summary: Hermione works at St. Mungo's and the fourth floor has recently made a discovery and inadvertently retrieved her biggest regret - her lost and seemingly Obliviated husband, Draco Malfoy. Draco is forced to return to her, and strange things begin to occur.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7580458/1/Redemption

Now, don't you agree that the summary already entices you into the story? It did when I first found this story, and trust me when I say I got hooked right at the first chapter. I was constantly wondering why did Hermione obliviate Draco, who is apparently her husband? What made her do that? Did they have a fight? Did something happen that she doesn't want Draco to know?

Eventually, Draco will regain his memory piece by piece and it is a very heart-warming and lovely story of Draco and Hermione. Of course, it is a painful read from the start, especially if you have always been reading Dramione fanfics which usually starts off cute and awkward. But this one, it was a bitch slap in the face and you can't help but sympathize for Hermione, as well as Draco.

Oops that's a spoiler already. Go read and get hooked!

9) Isolation by Bex-chan (M)

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48 chapters

Genre: Romance/Angst
Summary: Post HBP. Ron and Harry are Horcrux hunting and Hermione has been left at Hogwarts to help the Order make it safe for the other students. Draco is forced by Snape to stay in Hogwarts for his own protection, but he can't leave the room he is given; Granger's room. Hermione is the only student trusted with this information, so her and Malfoy share the small space, and Draco tries to avoid insanity as he becomes increasingly isolated with only the Mudblood for company. Something's going to give...
(Mature content and themes, and explicit language)
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6291747/1/Isolation
Video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8fkjo580JE

This is one of my favourites to read. Its definitely the typical trap-Hermione-and-Draco-in-a-room-and-they-will-fall-in-love-with-each-other kinda story but its exciting because both Hermione and Draco still hate each other, despite their situations.

But what I love the most of this story, and most others who've read this would agree, is this particular part (this is not exactly a spoiler because it is part of the summary not stated above): 
"There," she spat. "Now your Blood's filthy too!" 
It is every Hermione Granger fan to see her stand up to the Malfoy heir and trust me, you will love her in this story. Draco too, but he has issues (like all other stories, not surprised there). So it is pretty evident the Slytherin prince and Gryffindor princess clash so bad, don't you wonder how they worked out in the end?

10) The Boy in the Hammock by galfoy (M)

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18 chapters
Genre: Romance/Adventures
Summary: Hermione tugged at the string holding the hood onto the boy's head, gingerly pulling the fabric back to reveal his face. Lying before her, barely recognizable beyond the swelling and the blood, but still very much himself, was Draco Malfoy.
Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7232564/1/The-Boy-in-the-Hammock

This was a sweet yet dark one because it is still during the war, so you get the adrenaline rush right from the start. This story is pretty much the typical trap-Hermione-and-Draco-in-a-room-and-they-will-fall-in-love-with-each-other kinda story but with a twist, which I won't say. Of course there are many typical stories with twists in them but this one gave me a lot of fluffies and heart-warming feels that I had to mention it in my top 10.

I must add that this is one of my go-to stories that I would read when I have the urge to read some fluff, but not too fluff - a good balance between the bitter and the sweet. 

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And those are my top 10 Dramione fanfictions. I hope it gave you the inspiration of what to read next. Maybe you are not a fan of fanfictions or maybe you just don't ship Dramione. Give any of these a go. I promise you, it will change your life (for the better, of course). 

Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful day ahead.

Mischief managed,
Izzie xo