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The Little Child to Lead Them by StrangerWithMyFaceSummary: Draco Malfoy is a horrible person. Lord Voldemort wants an heir. Can Draco meet the greatest challenge of his life: fatherhood?
Rating: PG-13
Time frame: Starts after Ginny's graduation
General genre: Drama
Comments: An exciting adventure story that explores Draco and Ginny's role as parents to a gifted child as well as their burgeoning relationship with each other. An excellent read filled with funny, sweet moments as well as plenty of drama.
Excerpt:
Pleased that they were finally quiet, Cassie grinned. “Daddy, those ladies over there think you’re handsome.” she said, twisting back and forth mischievously.
Draco was used to such attention he merely smiled. Ginny snorted with laughter. She could barely stand she was shaking so hard. He glared at her. Didn’t she think he was handsome? “What?” he demanded.
“Nothing,” she said through giggles.
“And they said you should take the money from the nice man, Mummy,” Cassie smiled impishly.
This only made Ginny laugh harder. “I don’t see any “nice man”,” she teased devilishly, “Only Draco.”
Sea of Waking Dreams by CinnamonSummary: Draco Malfoy has seen his share of nightmares and now, as the war with Voldemort rages around him, it takes Ginny Weasley and a ragged band of orphans to teach him what true love and loyalty really are. Draco/Ginny, and a few brief instances of m/m kissing.
Other pairings: Ginny/OC, H/Hr, Harry/Oliver, suggestions of R/Hr, H/D
Rating: PG
Time frame: Slightly post-Hogwarts, during the Voldemort War
General genre: Romance/Drama
Comments: A love story with wonderfully romantic moments amidst the savagery of war. A look at Parenting!Draco and Ginny as they bond with a group of orphans--and each other.
Excerpt:
“Why did you come here? Really?”
He considered telling her the truth. Dumbledore had asked him to befriend Lucky and he thought Ginny was the easiest way to do so. He couldn’t make himself say the words though, so he shrugged easily and said, “I was bored.”
She bit her lip thoughtfully and then asked, “Are you going to come again?”
A slow, understanding smile spread across his mouth and he stepped closer to her, the candle in his hand flickering alarmingly. Ginny backed up quickly, suddenly looking wary, and Draco moved even closer, until she was pinned against the door, his legs pressed against hers. “Do you want me to?” he asked huskily.
Ginny laughed nervously. “You’d misunderstand if I said yes.”
“Oh, I think I understand perfectly,” he whispered.
Serpent's Bride by Reiko NaoeSummary: In Ginny Weasley's 6th year, Draco Malfoy saved her life and that's a wizard's debt. Now, five years later its payback time. Especially now that Draco's in desperate need of a wife.
Other pairings: R/Hr, H/OC, Draco/Girl!Blaise, Draco/OC, mentions of past Harry/Cho, suggestions of H/G
Rating: R
Time frame: Five years after Trio's graduation
General genre: Drama/Romance/Action/Suspense
Comments: One of the Draco/Ginny bibles. A realistic evolution of a love story between two extremely different people while mystery and drama unfold around them.
Excerpt:
Do we have a deal then?" she asked sweetly. When Draco nodded his head, Ginny smiled. "Deal."
"Good," said Draco, nodding his as well. "So I guess you'll be seeing a lot of me and-"
"It doesn't include sleeping together in one room, does it?" she asked. Well, after all, having children was out of the question so she couldn’t see the point of sharing one bed. The thought nearly made her sick. Sharing her bed with Malfoy?! No way! Her brain screamed. But then, why does her body disagree? Damn him! She thought spitefully.
Draco pursed his lips as if he was trying hard not to laugh. He looked at her as if he was reading the conflicting emotions raging inside her. "Do you want to?" he asked in that soft, caressing voice of his again. "We can surely make the proper arrangements," he added meaningfully.
Beyond Redemption by DavesmomSummary: 6th year Ginny finds that Draco has focused all his hatred on her. She has to find some way to make him leave her alone, regardless of the cost.
Rating: R
Time frame: Ginny's sixth year, Draco's seventh
General genre: Drama/Angst
Comments: A gripping, passionate story that follows a plausible redemption of Draco Malfoy as he falls for his captor, Ginny Weasley.
Excerpt:
Draco glanced at the box, completely uninterested in its contents. He was more interested in how her mouth suddenly looked pouty and stubborn. When she opened the box, though, he knew he was done for. Fudge! His weakness for sweets was the joke of the Slytherin Common Room. And this fudge looked dark and rich; exactly the kind he used to gorge on as a young child. His stomach rumbled as he watched her slender fingers lifting a piece of fudge from the box. But it seemed to droop and slide away from her grip.
“Oh, no!” Ginny cried. “I left it too close to the fire! It’s all melted!”
She lifted her hand to show him the soft, gooey mess that stuck to her thumb and forefinger. She froze when he reached out and took her wrist.
“It still looks delicious to me,” he breathed as he pulled her fingers to his lips.
Our Winter by Jade OkelaniSummary: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has a secret -- deep within its walls, an ancient society of power dwells. Ginny Weasley wants nothing more than membership and all the privilege it ensures. Draco Malfoy holds her future in his hands, provided she adheres to certain terms for one month's time. The end of winter brings with it sorrow, joy, and change.
Other pairings: slight H/Hr
Rating: PG-13 @Schnoogle, NC-17 @restrictedsection.org
Time frame: Draco's seventh year, Ginny's sixth
General genre: Romance/Drama
Comments: Beautifully written with subtly deep characterizations of the leading couple. A true romance with a heavy dose of angst.
Excerpt:
"And remember," he interrupted, "if I lose this match, Ginny, I'll need to be consoled. So root extra hard."
Her eyes widened, grasping the full extent of his meaning, "But . . . but we had a--"
"A bargain? I believe I already mentioned how unsatisfactory I found our bargain. Besides -- I am, after all, but a spoilt rich brat who can't keep a promise."
"I hate you," she whispered again, tears gently spilling over onto her cheeks. Oh, how she wanted to hate him, wanted this -- humiliation -- to hurt less. "You can't . . . I told you before, you can't ask me to--"
"Ginny," he murmured gently, brushing her tears away, "you beautiful, silly girl." Leaning in, he pressed a kiss to her forehead, his hands skimming over her bare back. She caught her breath a little at the contact and was so busy trying not to tremble, she barely heard what he whispered into her ear.
"I'm not asking."
All You Need is Love by MochaButterflySummary: Ginny and Draco wake up one morning to find themselves in a totally different world. The year is 1607, Draco is Prince of Wales, Ginny Princess of England, and they're Muggles. Everything's different, but the worst thing is they're . . . engaged.
Rating: PG-13
Time frame: Ginny's seventh year
General genre: Drama/Romance/Angst
Comments: One of the Draco/Ginny bibles. A fantastic AU fic that seamlessly brings together the elements of romance and adventure.
Excerpt:
He could tell that she was just shouting stuff at him to hurt him. Yet it wasn’t hurting him – it was just annoying him. Would she ever shut up? Her voice was giving him a headache. He closed his eyes and tried to have patience.
“The worst thing is, though, Malfoy, is that –“
“Oh, will you shut up?!” He couldn’t take anymore.
“No! I’m not done yet!” she yelled. “You’re only human, Malfoy . . . or maybe you aren’t –“
She was driving him insane. And if he didn’t do anything else, he’d hit her. So, without a word, he sat down on her bedside and placed both of his hands over her ears.
“What are you doing -?” she started to ask, but was cut off when he yanked her face towards his and placed his mouth on hers.
The Past Didn't Go Anywhere by FearthainnSummary: It is 2010, 12 years after Voldemort's downfall, and Draco Malfoy has returned to England at long last.
Other pairings: R/Hr, past H/G
Rating: PG-13
Time frame: 2010
General genre: Romance
Comments: Spectacular fic, in which Draco and Ginny make completely believable grownups. Bring a drool towel for the bits with Mountie!Draco.
Excerpt:
"Are you doing - this - " and she waved her hand to encompass the restaurant, " - just because you know it’ll irritate him when he finds out?"
He narrowed his eyes, face shuttering. "You mean, am I using you?"Ginny blushed, but didn’t look away. "That’s one way to put it."
"And will you believe me if I say no?"
"Are you saying no?"
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Many people also recommend the Draco Trilogy by Cassandra Claire as a D/G story. Due to the author's documented history of plagiarism, we are not linking to that work.