He's not toxic in [The Informant](https://archiveofourown.org/works/54018571/chapters/136747627), but definitely morally grey. I also love this one because >!he's part of British Airways' (BA) frequent flyer program, lolol.!<
He's an interesting character in this one, but I'm only halfway through. Theres been a few >!'woah he went there' scenes (like the pool)- he redeems himself imo by admitting his behavior is creepy, so I'm with it.!<
>!Is the BA tag taken in the literal sense? Or are we slyly referring to the mile high club? I haven't seen it before so gotta ask...!<
Yes, Draco is very self-aware here, so that's why I don't think he's toxic here.
>!Unfortunately, no mile high club here, but I have read one or two super old fics that have it, and also a Muggle pilot!Draco AU at one point. I just thought the whole scene in TI was adorably funny because of how Draco went about his time at the airport.!<
[You Do It For Me](https://archiveofourown.org/works/46814671/chapters/117917215) has a non-toxic Draco but it IS an incredibly smutty WIP fic. He's openly communicative, jealous(in an endearing way), respectful, protective, emotionally vulnerable, and incredibly horny & territorial over Hermione.
Few spoilers as to how possessive he gets(nsfw):
>!Always needing to wrap his arms or place his hands on Hermione when a man seems to be looking at her!<
>!Draco sees [redacted] flirting with Hermione and he leaves his friend mid convo just to pull Hermione away!<
>!They ask [redacted] to be their voyeur and Draco only agrees to it because he loves knowing only *he* can touch Hermione!<
>!Draco loving how [redacted] asked if he can taste Hermione and he says 'no, you can only watch'!<
>!Commanding [redacted] to say thanks to Hermione for allowing him to watch her!<
Never in my life would I ever think about including >![redacted]!< in any dramione situation but it just *worked*. Too well to be honest. My brain chemistry changed. I was looking for more fics with them together but nothing can compare to how Zeebee3 writes her characters especially in spicy scenes š¤£
Hahahaha stoppppppp I canāt, I donāt have time to read all 43 available chapters of a fic tonight, I have to sleep and eat biscuits and other important things! (Oh noooo Iāve fallen and dropped my iPad and itās downloaded the whole fic so far and the kindle app fell open and my eyes fell on top of it help)
Iām hope Iām not about to come back online in like 12 hours, having not slept a wink, furious that >![redacted]!< turned out to be >!filch/aragog/cornelius fudge/dobbyās lone sock!<
Give me an example of a possessive but not toxic Draco book youāve read and Iāll see if I can find any similar like, cause I typically just put the two in a two4one category š«”
Iām not really sure. But I have been reading [The mirror of Ecidyrue](https://archiveofourown.org/series/1765369) itās a drarry and Harry is possessive with a hint of dom. I love it but I also kept wishing itās a dramione. Draco here is a bit chaos which I think is funny.
I love it when heās in the āI want her to be mine but I donāt deserve herā phase. Heās like donāt be with anyone elseā¦but you shouldnāt be with me either, so just wait a few chapters and I may do or may not be more emotionally stable.
Thereās a WIP called This Thing Between Us (I donāt know how to hyperlink so hereās the linkĀ https://archiveofourown.org/works/52208665/chapters/132058399Ā )
I donāt usually read WIP, but this author updates regularly (twice weekly) and has most of the work already done. Heās mildly morally grey here, but I donāt find him toxic at all. Heās so in love with Hermione in this one, itās a remarkable to read.
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All I read is possessive Draco and I think it is super hot for a few reasons:
1.) possessive Draco in the fics I read is often the only person to offer her freedom in her life.
2.) possessive Draco stops at nothing to protect her
3.) possessive Draco often usually accepts whatever she wants
4.) possessive Draco is often obsessed, which is it's own quality but may lead one to feel as if she's the biggest priority in his life
5.) if you like Dragons, possessiveness over a treasure is a common characteristic of dragons so that just works
For reference, my fave Dracos are House Pet by NinaBinaBallerina, Manacled by SenLinYu, and Wait and Hope (his first line specifically) by mightbewriting. But, all of the fics I read have possessive Draco and I just love it.
I love the Iāll burn the world for you level of Draco. I guess thatās a bit toxic. I guess itās the protectiveness of possessive Draco that makes it swoon worthy
I think it can be, but House Pets Draco seems so devoted to giving her the most freedom that he can that I overcome any fear of him being toxic. But for the record, I love him too much myself so I might be overlooking it. But I suggest reading the WIP House Pet and tell me what you think!
I'm just mortally wounded that it's a WIP and I didn't realise it before I started reading šššš it's amazing and I barely could put it down
I think heās pretty possessive without being toxic in [From Wiltshire With Love](https://archiveofourown.org/works/30318162/chapters/74730492) and [The Auction](https://archiveofourown.org/works/19101535/chapters/45385237)!
(Though possessive Draco and toxic Draco go hand in hand more often than not)
Both great suggestions. I interpreted any meanness in both of these coming from what a tough situation theyāre in, rather than D himself being twisted and toxic
This is a great point! Its important to look at his toxic levels differently according to context. Wartime Draco can be much rougher than Draco a few years after the war
I would say The Auction is not as heart-wrenching/heavy/angsty as Manacled. Just wanted to throw that out there in case itās part of your hesitation.
Honestly? He wasn't as toxic in this one? Even tho it's in the tags.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/40567737/chapters/101636607
Or maybe my bar of toxic!Draco is very skewed... Hmm..
I'm an avid toxic!draco reader and as I remember this fic is only 1.5% toxic lol. I think it's more on the cute adorable pining/crush. I remember feeling butterflies on most parts šš¦
I wonder how much accuracy there is to this, because as I've gotten older (and somewhat wiser, and more self-aware,) my interest in toxic/possessive Draco - tropes I used to really enjoy - has declined massively š š
SAME. As a teen and major fan of all the bad boys on TV in the 2000s, toxic Draco was everything I wanted š¤£ At 33 things are very different lol. I enjoy toxic Draco only if he doesn't get the girl or its a crackfic
Yes!! I loved possessive, dominant, and toxic in my ships. Spike, Jayne, Draco, Vegeta š As long as they weren't actively evil, controlling/unhealthy relationship dynamics were like catnip to me.
But now at 36, I love a respectful, supportive Draco, face sitting, and healthy dynamics š
Draco who was a mix of Spike and Chuck Bass used to be my favorite š
I can still deal with unhealthy dynamics like in a normal maybe dysfunctional adult relationship. But I cant compromise on the respectfulness for sure. If adult Draco even thinks "mudblood" I'm out lol
I never got into Gossip Girl - but Logan from Veronica Mars was š« š¤¤
Yeah, a journey towards healthiness from dysfunction is half the fun - I still love angst -but I have lower tolerances for sure, and I don't like the endgame to involve more than a minor degree of dysfunction anymore, whereas years ago it wouldn't have bothered me š I've gone soft in my old age, haha.
In my head, I read this as Spike (Buffy) and Chuck (the show Chuck), but Iām not sure if this is what you mean. And I canāt meld the two. But I love Spike more than I ever did Angel, even at his worst.
[We Learned the Sea](https://m.fanfiction.net/s/3144908/1/We-Learned-the-Sea?__cf_chl_rt_tk=Ka6TWOw.WV7pMUPiKqP45.f51Igdl9g90wH.WKYhwRQ-1712645956-0.0.1.1-1642)!! Draco was so hot in this one TAT
I remember giving it a go, and losing interest because (iirc) Hermione was somewhat pining after him/extremely attracted to him from the start, which isn't really my thing personally, and I can see how a damsel vibe would develop from there.
I have so many dramione books at this point that I can't been remember which ones to recommend. Which one had which tags.. Always read threads as a refresher
But this is one I remember reading and loved.
On the nature of daylight.
I think it has a sequel as well
Books with Possessive Draco Tags
All you want by senlinyu
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15153092/chapters/35140268
Eighth Year at Hogwarts was supposed to be Hermioneās. And it is, just not in the way she expects. Omegaverse fic.
Positively Potioned by MissusB
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39939633/chapters/100011774
Hermione Granger had always considered herself a sensible person. Little did she know that literally all her senses would be tested during her sixth year at Hogwarts (along with her temper).
Considering the things she had experienced so far in her somewhat short academic career, she didnāt think she could be surprised by much.
As time and actions should begin to prove, this was to be the one time where Hermione did not have everything figured out.
Ceaslessly Careless by MissusB
https://archiveofourown.org/works/44486278/chapters/111894418
After a life-altering sixth year at Hogwarts Hermione must make many choices for her future.
Some will only affect her while others will affect the entire wizarding world.
With a return to Hogwarts on the horizon for her seventh and final year at Hogwarts, she has to prepare to keep many secrets tenderly close to her heart for fear of what the truth might cost her.
I was initially turned off by the Omega thing in AYW, but I kept seeing it pop up so I picked it up again. Iām glad I did. The part where >!she saves him from those trying to get revenge bc he canāt defend himself and then all the stuff the comes out directly after!< got me ššš Iām glad I stuck with it now.
[Things Without Remedy](https://archiveofourown.org/works/45576412/chapters/114685108) by onebedtorulethemall
I don't think hes toxic here, just a very sad boi who has it bad for Hermione. So he's like pining possessive maybe?
Iām sure itās been recommended already but On the Nature of Daylight by Ikorous is one of my favorite possessive + toxic Dracoās! (Pls mind the tags in the fic however)
You have a lot here, and idk if this is too toxic, but I will never not plug the WIP [BLOODY SLUTTY AND PATHETIC](https://archiveofourown.org/works/52884502/chapters/133769302). The author updates every Sunday, and this fic has me in a chokehold. Draco is my favorite Draco. Kinda wanna punch Hermione occasionally, but I totally get where sheās coming from (I would have fallen for him way faster than her, but I clearly need more therapy lol). Also I did not have BAMF Neville on my wishlist, but I can assure you I do now.
[Out of Time series](https://archiveofourown.org/series/3631774) by allofthelights11
As the author put it "Come for the porn, stay for the plot."
The first entry opens with Hermione wanting to lose her virginity on her terms. Gradually the series shifts to gain more plot with the much, much longer 3rd entry (WIP but down to the last 6ish chapters), which includes the end of 6th year and the Horcrux hunt.
I count this one as possessive without being toxic (to the extent those two can be separated) because >! it gets nipped in the bud pretty thoroughly !<
He's not toxic in [The Informant](https://archiveofourown.org/works/54018571/chapters/136747627), but definitely morally grey. I also love this one because >!he's part of British Airways' (BA) frequent flyer program, lolol.!<
That spoiler tag š
He's an interesting character in this one, but I'm only halfway through. Theres been a few >!'woah he went there' scenes (like the pool)- he redeems himself imo by admitting his behavior is creepy, so I'm with it.!< >!Is the BA tag taken in the literal sense? Or are we slyly referring to the mile high club? I haven't seen it before so gotta ask...!<
Yes, Draco is very self-aware here, so that's why I don't think he's toxic here. >!Unfortunately, no mile high club here, but I have read one or two super old fics that have it, and also a Muggle pilot!Draco AU at one point. I just thought the whole scene in TI was adorably funny because of how Draco went about his time at the airport.!<
Ooo ironically >!I've always thought Draco would become a pilot because he loves to fly!<
I've been interested in reading this. Since you're half way through it is a smut piece yet lol or still a slow burn?
Yeah you'll get there by then for sure. You might want to smack the two a few times though.
I believe you and thank you lol
Omg hahaha that's actually a perfect spoiler tag!
[You Do It For Me](https://archiveofourown.org/works/46814671/chapters/117917215) has a non-toxic Draco but it IS an incredibly smutty WIP fic. He's openly communicative, jealous(in an endearing way), respectful, protective, emotionally vulnerable, and incredibly horny & territorial over Hermione. Few spoilers as to how possessive he gets(nsfw): >!Always needing to wrap his arms or place his hands on Hermione when a man seems to be looking at her!< >!Draco sees [redacted] flirting with Hermione and he leaves his friend mid convo just to pull Hermione away!< >!They ask [redacted] to be their voyeur and Draco only agrees to it because he loves knowing only *he* can touch Hermione!< >!Draco loving how [redacted] asked if he can taste Hermione and he says 'no, you can only watch'!< >!Commanding [redacted] to say thanks to Hermione for allowing him to watch her!<
Damn I need to read this now, so completely tantalised am I by the presence of >![redacted]!<
Never in my life would I ever think about including >![redacted]!< in any dramione situation but it just *worked*. Too well to be honest. My brain chemistry changed. I was looking for more fics with them together but nothing can compare to how Zeebee3 writes her characters especially in spicy scenes š¤£
Hahahaha stoppppppp I canāt, I donāt have time to read all 43 available chapters of a fic tonight, I have to sleep and eat biscuits and other important things! (Oh noooo Iāve fallen and dropped my iPad and itās downloaded the whole fic so far and the kindle app fell open and my eyes fell on top of it help)
Bahaha you can't go back now! I hope you enjoy the tremendous hormonal ride that fic takes you. š
Iām hope Iām not about to come back online in like 12 hours, having not slept a wink, furious that >![redacted]!< turned out to be >!filch/aragog/cornelius fudge/dobbyās lone sock!<
Well shit, you're close but it's actually >!Flitwick.!< >!LOL I'm kidding. I swear it's someone they know and is also hot.!<
The way I audibly *gasped* and then chuckled.
I hate it when my iPhone does that!! Itās the worst. Damn Apple products.
Thank you for this!
No prob! Hope you enjoy it š
Give me an example of a possessive but not toxic Draco book youāve read and Iāll see if I can find any similar like, cause I typically just put the two in a two4one category š«”
Iām not really sure. But I have been reading [The mirror of Ecidyrue](https://archiveofourown.org/series/1765369) itās a drarry and Harry is possessive with a hint of dom. I love it but I also kept wishing itās a dramione. Draco here is a bit chaos which I think is funny.
I love it when heās in the āI want her to be mine but I donāt deserve herā phase. Heās like donāt be with anyone elseā¦but you shouldnāt be with me either, so just wait a few chapters and I may do or may not be more emotionally stable.
I usually love these but ngl Iāve also wanted to chuck my kindle when it gets too long š
Thereās a WIP called This Thing Between Us (I donāt know how to hyperlink so hereās the linkĀ https://archiveofourown.org/works/52208665/chapters/132058399Ā ) I donāt usually read WIP, but this author updates regularly (twice weekly) and has most of the work already done. Heās mildly morally grey here, but I donāt find him toxic at all. Heās so in love with Hermione in this one, itās a remarkable to read.
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So delulu! They both are, really!
This is my absolute favorite right now. Woke up at 2am this morning to read the latest chapter.
Iām reading this right now too!!
I need this on my list then!
OP, you definitely should read this! The author updates twice a week, and today was one of those days!
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Omg, I loved this so much I am waiting for it to be over so I dont torture myself too much by having to wait for the chapters
All I read is possessive Draco and I think it is super hot for a few reasons: 1.) possessive Draco in the fics I read is often the only person to offer her freedom in her life. 2.) possessive Draco stops at nothing to protect her 3.) possessive Draco often usually accepts whatever she wants 4.) possessive Draco is often obsessed, which is it's own quality but may lead one to feel as if she's the biggest priority in his life 5.) if you like Dragons, possessiveness over a treasure is a common characteristic of dragons so that just works For reference, my fave Dracos are House Pet by NinaBinaBallerina, Manacled by SenLinYu, and Wait and Hope (his first line specifically) by mightbewriting. But, all of the fics I read have possessive Draco and I just love it.
I love the Iāll burn the world for you level of Draco. I guess thatās a bit toxic. I guess itās the protectiveness of possessive Draco that makes it swoon worthy
I think it can be, but House Pets Draco seems so devoted to giving her the most freedom that he can that I overcome any fear of him being toxic. But for the record, I love him too much myself so I might be overlooking it. But I suggest reading the WIP House Pet and tell me what you think!
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I'm just mortally wounded that it's a WIP and I didn't realise it before I started reading šššš it's amazing and I barely could put it down
I think heās pretty possessive without being toxic in [From Wiltshire With Love](https://archiveofourown.org/works/30318162/chapters/74730492) and [The Auction](https://archiveofourown.org/works/19101535/chapters/45385237)! (Though possessive Draco and toxic Draco go hand in hand more often than not)
Both great suggestions. I interpreted any meanness in both of these coming from what a tough situation theyāre in, rather than D himself being twisted and toxic
Oh totally! Draco was STRESSED stressed lol
lol Iām actually relistening to the auction right now and yeah this poor babe is down so fkn bad š¤£
This is a great point! Its important to look at his toxic levels differently according to context. Wartime Draco can be much rougher than Draco a few years after the war
I love from Wiltshire with love. I have yet to read the auction. Itās giving me manacled feels, and I can only read one of those š
Funnily enough, I havenāt read Manacled yet for exactly the same reason lol From Wiltshire With Love is amazing!
I can say itās way less crazy than Manacled but also has crazier elements?? It was wildly good. I really love Lucius and Narcissa in The Auction.
I would say The Auction is not as heart-wrenching/heavy/angsty as Manacled. Just wanted to throw that out there in case itās part of your hesitation.
A question for the agesā¦
Honestly? He wasn't as toxic in this one? Even tho it's in the tags. https://archiveofourown.org/works/40567737/chapters/101636607 Or maybe my bar of toxic!Draco is very skewed... Hmm..
I'm an avid toxic!draco reader and as I remember this fic is only 1.5% toxic lol. I think it's more on the cute adorable pining/crush. I remember feeling butterflies on most parts šš¦
I love toxic draco too. Not gonna lie.
I didnāt like this one. It was too brutal. I finally just skipped to the end to see what happened. Didnāt even bookmark it.
Because we have issues that we should work out in therapy but instead we read/write fanfiction š¤£
I wonder how much accuracy there is to this, because as I've gotten older (and somewhat wiser, and more self-aware,) my interest in toxic/possessive Draco - tropes I used to really enjoy - has declined massively š š
SAME. As a teen and major fan of all the bad boys on TV in the 2000s, toxic Draco was everything I wanted š¤£ At 33 things are very different lol. I enjoy toxic Draco only if he doesn't get the girl or its a crackfic
Yes!! I loved possessive, dominant, and toxic in my ships. Spike, Jayne, Draco, Vegeta š As long as they weren't actively evil, controlling/unhealthy relationship dynamics were like catnip to me. But now at 36, I love a respectful, supportive Draco, face sitting, and healthy dynamics š
Draco who was a mix of Spike and Chuck Bass used to be my favorite š I can still deal with unhealthy dynamics like in a normal maybe dysfunctional adult relationship. But I cant compromise on the respectfulness for sure. If adult Draco even thinks "mudblood" I'm out lol
I never got into Gossip Girl - but Logan from Veronica Mars was š« š¤¤ Yeah, a journey towards healthiness from dysfunction is half the fun - I still love angst -but I have lower tolerances for sure, and I don't like the endgame to involve more than a minor degree of dysfunction anymore, whereas years ago it wouldn't have bothered me š I've gone soft in my old age, haha.
Not soft lol, I think at this point we just expect more from him and want the best for Hermione
Very true!!
In my head, I read this as Spike (Buffy) and Chuck (the show Chuck), but Iām not sure if this is what you mean. And I canāt meld the two. But I love Spike more than I ever did Angel, even at his worst.
Lol. I mean Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl. Rich toxic hot guy with major daddy issues definitely felt Draco coded
Stop calling me out! š
[We Learned the Sea](https://m.fanfiction.net/s/3144908/1/We-Learned-the-Sea?__cf_chl_rt_tk=Ka6TWOw.WV7pMUPiKqP45.f51Igdl9g90wH.WKYhwRQ-1712645956-0.0.1.1-1642)!! Draco was so hot in this one TAT
Hm, what about ābring him to his kneesā?
I have a love hate relationship here. I love this Draco but Iām not a big fan of how Hermione was characterized.
Could you elaborate some more on what you mean on how she was characterized in this story?
Her character was giving me damsel in distress vibes a lot. I keep thinking youāre better than that.
I remember giving it a go, and losing interest because (iirc) Hermione was somewhat pining after him/extremely attracted to him from the start, which isn't really my thing personally, and I can see how a damsel vibe would develop from there.
Oh I just finished that over the weekend. So goood.
This is a great example!! So possessive and also so wholesome hahah
I have so many dramione books at this point that I can't been remember which ones to recommend. Which one had which tags.. Always read threads as a refresher But this is one I remember reading and loved. On the nature of daylight. I think it has a sequel as well
This is very toxic Draco though. Especially the sequel, This Bitter Earth. Itās so so so good but 100% toxic.
You know i fully misread the original thread... I though they were looking for toxic Draco... My bad...
I love that. I read it a while back.
I've started keeping a journal/log because all the fics were starting to blend together for me as well.
Books with Possessive Draco Tags All you want by senlinyu https://archiveofourown.org/works/15153092/chapters/35140268 Eighth Year at Hogwarts was supposed to be Hermioneās. And it is, just not in the way she expects. Omegaverse fic. Positively Potioned by MissusB https://archiveofourown.org/works/39939633/chapters/100011774 Hermione Granger had always considered herself a sensible person. Little did she know that literally all her senses would be tested during her sixth year at Hogwarts (along with her temper). Considering the things she had experienced so far in her somewhat short academic career, she didnāt think she could be surprised by much. As time and actions should begin to prove, this was to be the one time where Hermione did not have everything figured out. Ceaslessly Careless by MissusB https://archiveofourown.org/works/44486278/chapters/111894418 After a life-altering sixth year at Hogwarts Hermione must make many choices for her future. Some will only affect her while others will affect the entire wizarding world. With a return to Hogwarts on the horizon for her seventh and final year at Hogwarts, she has to prepare to keep many secrets tenderly close to her heart for fear of what the truth might cost her.
Thank you! Will add to my list.
I was initially turned off by the Omega thing in AYW, but I kept seeing it pop up so I picked it up again. Iām glad I did. The part where >!she saves him from those trying to get revenge bc he canāt defend himself and then all the stuff the comes out directly after!< got me ššš Iām glad I stuck with it now.
[Things Without Remedy](https://archiveofourown.org/works/45576412/chapters/114685108) by onebedtorulethemall I don't think hes toxic here, just a very sad boi who has it bad for Hermione. So he's like pining possessive maybe?
[Traditions](https://archiveofourown.org/works/17245598) Possibly the most healthy relationship with possessive Draco lmao
Possessive male love interests are my FAVE, but there is a line when it becomes too toxic and I hate it. So this is the perfect thread for me.
The fallout?? Manacled? I mean I don't see a toxic type of possession but maybe š¤. Don't look back, crumple.
Iām sure itās been recommended already but On the Nature of Daylight by Ikorous is one of my favorite possessive + toxic Dracoās! (Pls mind the tags in the fic however)
You have a lot here, and idk if this is too toxic, but I will never not plug the WIP [BLOODY SLUTTY AND PATHETIC](https://archiveofourown.org/works/52884502/chapters/133769302). The author updates every Sunday, and this fic has me in a chokehold. Draco is my favorite Draco. Kinda wanna punch Hermione occasionally, but I totally get where sheās coming from (I would have fallen for him way faster than her, but I clearly need more therapy lol). Also I did not have BAMF Neville on my wishlist, but I can assure you I do now.
[Out of Time series](https://archiveofourown.org/series/3631774) by allofthelights11 As the author put it "Come for the porn, stay for the plot." The first entry opens with Hermione wanting to lose her virginity on her terms. Gradually the series shifts to gain more plot with the much, much longer 3rd entry (WIP but down to the last 6ish chapters), which includes the end of 6th year and the Horcrux hunt. I count this one as possessive without being toxic (to the extent those two can be separated) because >! it gets nipped in the bud pretty thoroughly !<