I looked in memories / the rec list to see if this was recommended, but I didn't see it, so sorry if it's already on here somewhere.
I just really wanted to make sure other people read this.
Title: Sweet Caroline
Author: gingercat0319
URL Link to Story: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4971682/1/Sweet_Caroline Warnings:There's an instance of rape, and a couple sex scenes. Some minor violence like slapping/punching, nothing major though.
Rating:NC-17
Status: I
think it's complete, because the author said she was considering doing a sequel, but I'm not completely sure.
Reason:Draco/Hermione fics are a guilty pleasure of mine, but I don't read them a lot because the plots are usually the same. Draco and Hermione become head boy and girl, or are forced to get married, or she has to tutor him, stuff along those lines. And they usually fall in love randomly, with no build up. But I think this fic is different. The plot is original, though I can't really summarize it without giving much away - I'll post the summary from the fic.
"He was rich, single and disgustingly handsome. Learn how a four-year-old will turn his world up-side down."
All I can say is, this is one of the best D/Hr fics I've read, my favorite being
Draco Malfoy, the Amazing Bouncing Rat by Maya. The plot is original, characters are well developed, and it is very well written. There are funny moments and sad moments, as well as very sweet/romantic moments, and the sex scenes aren't too overpowering so if you aren't into that, which I'm really not, it shouldn't bother you too bad. There's only like two of them, and they aren't that graphic.
Anyway, I really recommend that any fan of D/Hr reads this fic. It's already got over 1,000 reviews so I guess a lot of people HAVE read it, but seriously. It's pretty great. If you haven't read it, go do so now. I only found it tonight and read straight through it in three hours. It's really long, but it's worth it.
And I really hope there's a sequel.
( Excerpt )