The /r/Fanfiction Harry Potter Winter Fic Exchange was a delayed Christmas present for 7 Harry Potter fans. Each put their list of preferences in and received a random recipient to receive a drabble based on their preferences. We have split them up into two parts (since the reviewers did take part :P) and will be reviewing them in blocks!
Fandom blind friendly: All require some basic knowledge of Harry Potter.
Reviewed by: Ashes0909
A Muggle Life
433 words, complete, @ AO3 by SatuD2
Genre/What to expect: A lovely drabble exploring Ron and Hermione moving into the Muggle world.
Rating: Gen
Pairings: Ron/Hermione
The first drabble takes on the question of what Ron Weasley would be like in the muggle world. Trying to adjust, Hermione is there to lend a helping hand in this sweet and authentic story. It perfectly captures how uncomfortable Ron would be in a muggle flat and Satu does a wonderful job showing a kind intimacy between the couple, that helps them through this magic-to-muggle transition. A lovely fic all around!
The Ball Game
552 words, complete, @AO3 by Robbin_Hoods
Genre/What to expect: Post-War Hogwarts era. During a Quidditch match, Harry Potter and Oliver Wood go after the snitch in the Forbidden Forest.
Rating: Gen
Pairings: Harry/Oliver
The second drabble is a tale of two boys struggling to find something to say to one another. Harry and Oliver walk through the forest and are confident with everything but one another. I really liked how Robin_Hoods chose to start this fic, and from the very beginning I was rooting for these two to find a way to bridge the gap from friends to flirting. Great job!
Snowflake Kisses
595 words, complete, @AO3 by amaranthium
Genre/What to expect: Post-War Hogwarts era. Draco is trying to adjust to Hogwarts after Voldemort is defeated.
Rating: T
Pairings: Harry/Draco
The last fic of this set was a gift written for me by amaranthium. They’ve all changed after the war, none moreso than Draco. Harry starts to see it and with this observation, he becomes intrigued. A little dash of mischief from a friend, and Harry and Draco’s relationship transforms in a fitting and festive end. Lovely work!
In summation
These three drabbles are lovely little fics. Each show their couples coming together in different ways. Some, for the first time, while others are adjusting to a new world and having only one another to lean on. All in all, the fics were very well done and a great, quick read. Enjoy!
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