danniperson

Mar. 20th, 2022

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Are you curious about all the ships I ship? Too bad, I wanna talk about them!

For the ships I love, why I ship them, and fic recs, read on!

[Side note: I will be selecting 1 fic for “my contribution” and “my favorite”, but many of these have multiple good options! I’m just trying to keep this as concise as possible. If you want more recs for a given ship, please feel free to ask!]

Snarry (Harry/Snape): OTP, obviously! At least, I hope it’s obvious!

> Why do I ship them? Because they are soulmates, obviously. (Ahem.) Rather than write a full essay about this (which I should totally do one day), I’ll drop in a few: enemies-to-lovers is a classic. I love the age gap. I love the baggage, between the family history (Severus’ connection to both James and Lily) to their own troubled history. The teacher/student of it, even. All of the things that make this ship so “wrong” is what makes it so “right” for me.

But even outside of all the juicy angst/drama/smut potential, they do share this really intense connection, for better or worse. They could so easily build one another up or tear one another down. They can be each other’s greatest weakness or their greatest strength. And I don’t think many people could really understand one another the way they can, if given the opportunity to do so. There is so much potential there, and I don’t think they could ever be nothing to each other. And I love seeing them together in any situation, at their best and at their worst.

> My Contribution: The Best Kept Secrets

> My Favorite: When the Rose and the Fire Are One

Dron (Draco/Ron)

> Why do I ship them? Enemies-to-lovers. Family rivalry. Gryffindor-Slytherin. (Also, cute blond + cute redhead? Yes, please.) There is lots of tension to play with here, but at much more manageable stakes. They were young when they met, when they came at odds, and there’s so much room for “sleeping with the enemy” and good ole scandal in their younger years, or potential for forgiveness and growth as they age.

They come from such different backgrounds, and there’s so much they can teach one another, but their backgrounds are similar enough to have common ground to work with. Both care deeply about their families. Their coming together can bridge so many gaps and mend so many wounds. Not to mention their dynamic is fire! Funny, silly, sweet Ron with bratty, saucy, witty Draco? C'mon. That is a recipe for comedy gold. And all that spark they both have within one another, that they bring out in each other? SMUT HEAVEN. I rest my case.

> My Contribution: Collateral Damage

> My Favorite: At Your Door

Fleurmione (Fleur/Hermione)

> Why do I ship them? Two strong, capable women? Yes, please! Not only do I love their individual characters, but the tension between them is/can be oh-so-sweet! (You see a pattern here, I presume?)

They’re the sort of characters that other characters get off on the wrong foot with. There is a presumed arrogance to both of them (Fleur with her looks, Hermione with her intellect), but they are also so much more than that. They are both smart, gifted, brave, loyal women that might butt heads, but who can work together very well when given the opportunity. They would also have a lot to teach one another, and could so easily enrich one another’s lives. They would for sure be a powerhouse couple with plenty of sparks between them!

> My Contribution: A Little Taste of Wasting Time

> My Favorite: Français

Linny (Luna/Ginny)

> Why do I ship them? Oh look, I ship something soft! There’s just so much to love about Linny. They are both brave, adventurous souls. They could travel the world together, learn so much together, and always have such a good time. They would protect one another, be loyal to one another, follow one another to the ends of the earth. Ginny would keep Luna somewhat grounded in reality, while still taking Luna’s hand to be carried away by her imagination (and her wisdom.)

> My Contribution: (None, yet!)

> My Favorite: You burn me

Snilch (Snape/Filch)

> Why do I ship them? Delphi. Next question.

Joking, but Delphi’s Snilch fics did sell me on this ship. I read a fic ages ago where Severus was with Harry and cheated on him with Filch, and I remember being infuriated/heartbroken. (How dare he cheat on Harry?? Break his heart and mine?? Excuse you!) (Also if anyone happens to know that fic please send it to me.)

So it’s funny to me that all these years later I’ve come to appreicate this ship (as a pre-snarry ship that ends when Snarry starts, mind!) I love a good age gap. I love the naughtiness of student/caretaker hooking up. But I especially love the idea of two outcasts coming together and being less alone together. The idea of Filch feeling drawn to Snape and appreciating him, especially in a time when so few do. Meeting their needs together, chasing away the loneliness together. Not a romantic connection, really, but an important connection all the same.

> My Contribution: (None, yet!)

> My Favorite: Intruder

Snegulus (Regulus/Snape)

> Why do I ship them? To be fair, with so little canon material, this may seem funny, but hear me out: The angst potential! That’s it. That’s my case.

Jokes aside, I was initially drawn to this ship from Snarry of all things (because yes, doesn’t this make a great pre-Snarry ship??) There’s the drama potential in Severus hooking up with his bully’s brother. The drama potential of Regulus coming from such a blood purist family and hooking up with the half-blood. They were in school together. Were in the Death Eaters together.

Imagine how his death would have affected Severus were they still romantically involved! Especially if it was a secret relationship and he had no one to confide in about losing Regulus.

Then I have a very specific headcanon of Regulus. Sirius being the oldest was primed to be the heir. Regulus the spare. I imagine him being very quiet and all around ignored, first because he’s the spare, then because Sirius is causing so much ruckus in the family. I envision him as very sweet but lonely and that being something Severus would be drawn to.

> My Contribution: Right Now (One Day)

> My Favorite: The Turning Point

Dremus (Draco/Remus)

> Why do I ship them? Age gap, for one. The drama, for another. Draco, from a blood purist (and wealthy) family hooking up with a poor, half-blooded werewolf twice his age?? THE SCANDAL. I love it.

They are different in so many ways, but I think it works and they can balance each other. I see Remus as being very calm, patient, and solid. He can handle Draco being a bit of a brat. He can be understanding and supportive of Draco as he tries to change for the better. He’s someone warm and kind and so unlike the people Draco grew up around.

Then Draco, trying to become a better person after the war. Remus being initially attracted to him because of his youth and beauty, but staying attracted to him for being clever and vivacious. Remus finds him entertaining and amusing

> My Contribution: Birthday Party

> My Favorite: Only One Word

Jeddy (James Sirius/Teddy)

> Why do I ship them? A cute little age gap (6 years!) + being godbrothers? What’s not to love? James having a big ole crush on Teddy, Teddy being in denial and/or trying to resist. Secret hookups at the Potter house. Inevitably having to tell the family with much anxiety. Sweet Teddy and mischievous James! This ship has much fluff potential while also having enough “wrongness” for flavor! (I have a type, okay.)

> My Contribution: (None, yet!)

> My Favorite: The Lies We Live With

Scarry (Scorpius/Harry)

> Why do I ship them? …if you know me, you know this is a weird one, but hear me out!

I’m married to Snarry, but Scarry is the gardener I sometimes fantasize about, okay?

You have that juicy, juicy age gap. Scorpius being the son of Harry’s old school nemesis. And also his son’s best friend. (Also his student if we want to play Professor Potter, which I often do.) All the drama/angst potential! Imagine Harry’s children reacting to Scarry. And Draco!

And me being me, and this being my ship list, I must factor Snarry into the equation. So I like to imagine married Snarry with Scorpius crushing on his best friend’s dad, who is married to Severus Snape. How terrifying! Or, on my angstiest days, imagine Harry slipping up and breaking two hearts. But today is not an angsty day so let’s forget about that.

Mostly I like to imagine cinnamon roll Scorpius from Cursed Child (yep, Cursed Child, don’t @ me, I have literally no shame.) So maybe, if Severus died, and Harry moved on, I think it’s sweet that he would move on with someone so different. That he will always love Severus, and Severus will always be special, but he can love another special someone, too, and be happy. In such a different way.

> My Contribution: Teardrop in Your Palm

> My Favorite: Aubade

Dralbus (Albus Severus/Draco)

> Why do I ship them? Much like Scarry, we have the age gap. Plus Albus hooking up with his dad’s old rival. Plus his best friend’s dad. Imagine sneaky, clever Albus on a mission to seduce, and Slytherin Draco taking what’s on offer. Or curious Albus being drawn to people so different from his own family, and wanting to know more about Draco’s past, and being drawn to that darker side of him. (Not necessarily Dark, mind, just darker.) And imagine Draco thinking he’s going to use Albus then move on, but can’t cuz he went and fell in love like an idiot.

Then imagine the family reactions and bask in the drama.

> My Contribution: (None, yet!)

> My Favorite: The Mark of a Good Man

[End Note: Which perfectly makes this a TOP 10! I have plenty of others I like, but I might make a separate list of ships I love and want to see more of.]

Current Mood: excited

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In the post here I discussed my Top 10 ships! Here is a list of 10 more ships I love, but need more of!

Lucius/Percy (Percius??)

> Why? Why not? Lucius is a man of taste and standards, which Percy can (quite gladly!) meet. Percy is eager to please, Lucius is eager to be pleased. I imagine lots of power dynamics here. Plus the age gap. Plus the Malfoy-Weasley rivalry fun.

I feel like Lucius might turn his nose up at Percy, but could see his worth and be impressed. Besides, Percy doesn’t get near enough appreciation! He could easily go from being Lucius’ pet to a solid, valued partner without Lucius really seeing the change until it slaps him in the face one day. There would be a big, messy questionable start that I think has the potential to be something they could both be proud of.

Wow, even I didn’t know I had so many feelings about Percy and Lucius. Which means: pretty please someone write me more, cuz wow.

> What sold me: The Windsor Knot

Cissamione (Hermione/Narcissa)

Why? Hello, age gap. Hello, blood purity drama. Hello, dating someone your son went to school with and hated! Hello, dating someone who was tortured in your home by your sister! C'mon, there’s lots of tension and angst potential here. Plus, I don’t know. Something about the way they carry themselves speaks to me.

Narcissa is elegant, intelligent, and capable. Stronger than she’s maybe given credit for. A loving mother, loyal to those she cares about. Willing to do what it takes for the people she loves. Hermione is strong, loyal, smart, and passionate. They could be a good match. Sit around, chatting about books. Discussing magical theories and politics, with Hermione ranting vehemently while Narcissa calmly quietly challenges her. And let’s be real…Narcissa would make a great Minister’s wife!

> What sold me: Wrapped in Pearls

> My contribution: Welcome to the Family (mult. ship, Draco-centric)

Ginmione (Ginny/Hermione)

> Why? Friends-to-lovers doesn’t always work for me, but I’m really intrigued by Ginny and Hermione. But I feel like their friends-to-lovers journey would be more fraught. They’re both strong, capable women who can butt heads. They don’t always see eye to eye. Not to mention the drama of at best, Hermione previously being the object of Ron’s (Ginny’s brother’s) desires and Harry (Hermione’s best friend) previously being the object of Ginny’s. At worst, Ronmione and Hinny actually happen, leading to even more drama and heartbreak. (But that’s okay, Harry is Snape’s soulmate, anyway.)

I also feel like their respective careers are too important to them. Hermione will want to continue schooling and then throw herself into making the world a better place, whatever career she chooses. Ginny will want to play Quidditch and travel. Established relationship could be fun with them, be it long distance or even just them both prioritizing their careers over time together. Or getting into fights because one sees the other is working too hard and tries to talk to them about it.

> What sold me: Apples and Oranges, Too

Drarius (Draco/Sirius)

> Why? Age gap? SOLD. Oh wait, there’s more? They’re cousins? Well, say no more! Oh, there’s more?? Oh yeah, the whole Gryffindor-Slytherin thing is fun, and so is Order member + (ex) Death Eater!

For me, with a lot of Draco ships, I like people who act as a “balance” for him, but Sirius is one of those I see as being more on his level. They’re both from pureblood families (um, the same pureblood family, haha) and raised with blood purity beliefs. Sirius disavowed it early on and rebelled. Draco leaned into it. I don’t think Sirius would want to understand it (because he doesn’t share those beliefs, not anymore, if he ever did) but I think some part of him would. And even not taking those beliefs into account, they come from the same society and know what it’s like.

Sirius is a little rougher around the edges, Draco a bit more refined, but they’re both a bit bratty, I think, and a bit witty. They both have their pride and their temper. They could set each other off pretty easily, I think. They would know how to tease one another, both playfully and not so playfully. They can both be petty, turned on one another, but also as a joint effort aimed at others!

And I think once they got past the nastiness, they could just plain have fun together. Or, you know, have fun together even with the nastiness, once they grew accustomed to it. Sirius is charming and funny and mischievous and adventurous, who could easily woo a (mildly reluctant) Draco. And Draco would cling to his pride and decency for a time, but eventually relent and let Sirius show him a good time. Not even in the sexy way (but, let’s be real, that, too.) They could ride a motorcycle, go to a club, go to a concert, smoke, go to Quidditch games, all sorts of things.

Draco’s parents would…probably not approve. But also, they might consider him better than other options and reluctantly offer their approval…or at least their tolerance.

ALSO: if you’re like me and enjoy Severus as Draco’s godfather…and also ship snarry…then we can enjoy Drarius + Snarry for some good ole “enemies seducing one another’s godfathers.” Or is that too specific and just me? 😂

> What sold me: Old Dogs and New Tricks

> My Contribution: Welcome to the Family

> BONUS: specific Drarius + Snarry (featuring unrequited Snaco & Sirry): More Than It Looks Like

Luna/Hermione (Lunamione?)

> Why? They’re so very different, aren’t they? Very logical, down to earth Hermione and strange, head in the clouds Luna? Of course, they’re both very intelligent, curious women. Brave, loyal women. Gifted women.

I think, given the chance, they can learn a lot from one another. Post-war especially, having overcome so many obstacles and having shared so many experiences. They fought a war, dang it!

They can travel together. Learn together. Grow together. Support causes together. Hermione raging endlessly against injustice with Luna there supporting her, but also helping soothe her. Imagine Hermione getting too worked up in an argument and Luna popping in as the voice of reason. Imagine Hermione clinging too hard to facts and Luna helping open her mind. Imagine Luna being moved by how deeply Hermione cares about the beings around her. Imagine Hermione being inspired by Luna’s faith and optimism.

Imagine them working together and having a breakthrough discovery, largely thanks to both of their strengths, and celebrating!A hug, a kiss, a date…other fun times, even.

These two could change the world together, mark my words.

They could also drive each other batshit crazy. Hermione’s a stick in the mud, too rigid. Luna won’t stop chasing Crumple-Horned Snorkacks. (C'mon, this is a Danni list, I thrive on tension and challenge!)

> What sold me: Against All Explanation

Jegulus (James/Regulus)

> Why? Hooking up with your best mate’s brother? The scandal! Especially when said brothers are not super close. Sirius pulls away from his family and imagine James somehow getting closer to, and falling for, Regulus? Not to mention Regulus’ end of things, coming from a blood purity background and falling for the blood traitor. Then the obvious angst of James joining the Order and Regulus joining the Death Eaters! Also: Gryffindor-Slytherin rivalry. Also: secret relationship. ALSO: they can bond over Quidditch.

> What sold me: The Heart of a Lion

> My Contribution: The Green Dress

Perceville (Neville/Percy)

> Why? Listen, they’re adorable, okay? Okay. Glad we had this talk.

ANYWAY. For one, Percy doesn’t get nearly enough love. He is ambitious and hardworking and strong. He didn’t align with his family when he disagreed with them – strong in his beliefs, for better or worse. But also open enough to accept when he is wrong, to change and make things right. Not a lot of people are capable of that. It takes a strong person to not only realize they messed up, but to own up to it.

And Neville. Sweet Neville. He also stood up to the people around him (Book One: “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”) Neville is shy and insecure, but also brave and loyal and kind. So very kind in a life that has not been very kind to him.

They are both strong, brave people who are willing to stand up for what they think is right. They are both hardworking.

Percy is ambitious. He wants to make an impression. He gravitates towards people in power and people with talent. And Neville, for all of his flaws, does have talent. It would be so nice to have Percy see Neville’s gifts and be impressed by them. Neville deserves to be seen and appreciated and respected (for more than just killing Nagini.) And Percy would be someone who could appreciate skill and knowledge. (And let’s be real, he could use some greenery to bring life to his dreary office job, where that is!)

(But also, picture Percy running a bookstore and Neville owning the flower shop next door!!!!)

Then there’s Percy. I think Neville could equally appreciate what Percy brings to the table. That he’s so competent and confident. That he knows so much about so many things. That he’s eager to help and to learn.

And while Percy is uptight and strict, Neville would be more easy going and calm. He would be patient with Percy’s anxieties and offer him support in whatever he chose to do. Support Percy would very much need! And Percy would give Neville the nudge he needs to stick up for himself and not just others. Would encourage him to think big! Percy could be the one to not only encourage him to open the flower shop, but would help him get it set up. He’d have the lease ready to sign before Neville could even finish saying “yes”!

More than anything, I just imagine two people who aren’t appreciated or respected enough in their lives, actually seeing one another and giving each other the love and support they deserve!

> What sold me: Say It With Flowers

> My Contribution: The Perfect Tree

Roarmac (Ron/Cormac)

(@peachpety I know you mentioned liking Roarmac, and me, too!)

> Why? Honestly, I’ll try most Cormac ships. He’s a character I like to see explored more and “redeemed”, I guess. He’s a good character to show growth from without needing an excess of angst. And despite the fact that there are definitely “worse” people in the books, he gets so much flak! It’s good to see him explored more in a positive light.

Specifically with Ron, we get a bit of tension from previously being at odds. Ron expecting the worst from Cormac. Cormac more or less “proving” himself to Ron. They can bond over Quidditch. And…well. Most of the Roarmac fics I’ve read are just plain funny. Can I please have more himbo!Cormac? Please?

> What sold me: The Bro Whey

James Sirius/Scorpius (Jorpius?? Scames??)

> Why? There is something very fun about hooking up with your brother’s best friend. Imagine James being annoyed by Albus and Scorpius growing up, but then turns out he develops a thing for that little snot! Though I’ll admit, this is one that didn’t actually appeal to me at all until I actually read it. And now I need more!

But let’s be real, once I realized the great drama potential of “best friend’s brother” I was SOLDDDD all the way!

> What sold me: Starlight

Chaco (Draco/Charlie)

> Why? Um, hello. The dragon and the dragon tamer. Plus cute lil age gap (8 years) & family rivalry (Weasley vs. Malfoys, fight fight fight!) Not to mention Charlie, to me, is a relatively calm and strong and solid person who also knows how to have fun, enjoy himself, and be adventurous. That feels like a good combination of things for Draco. Someone he can lean on and count on, who he can also have fun with. Someone who can woo him and adore him and handle his nonsense, but also put up with zero shit.

> What sold me: There’s a Symphony Caught Inside (technically The Marriage Stone, but that’s primarily Snarry; this fic is a great Chaco-focused fic!)

> My Contribution: Daddy’s Dragon

Current Mood: excited

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The point is, I really love flaws.

Not a brief nod to imperfection, but reveling in it.

Our world is flawed and so are we. Life will never be easy. That photo on the wall might always be crooked and that page in your book might be creased forever. Paint chips. Glass breaks. We impact the world around us, and it impacts us in turn.

We are unique. We are interesting. And it’s not flawless skin or straight teeth that make us that way. It isn’t saying the right words in every occasion.

Life is hard. So maybe you want to read stories where life is easier. Maybe you want fluff. You want softness and sweetness. Where everyone is good and pure and always does the right thing. Maybe it soothes something in your soul.

There is no shame in taking time for yourself, to rest and breathe and escape. I hope you always have stories that bring you comfort.

But nothing stirs my soul like seeing every flaw put on display, cast in harsh light. To find glory in failure, beauty in ugliness, peace in volatility. It inspires me creatively.

But most importantly, in my heart, it eases me. A glad reminder that nothing in this world is perfect. For all of the ways in which I am too much, in all of the ways I fall short, in all of the ways I could be better, I am not alone.

There might be more to this series one day. Expansions on current editions or new subjects to heap my love upon, but for now…this is what we have.

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