Tai Recs: Drarry meets Church ~ a Religious/Belief/Faith list.
Some of you probably heard me talking on the Drarry Discord about my absolute LOVE for Priest / Father Harry, religious/faith themes and churches. So I decided to do a rec list on the topic! This one will be focused on Christianity (mainly Catholic) āI was raised in a Christian house of mixed faiths/religions, so they tend to catch my breath exactly because I feel like I can relate. This is NOT a master list, this is just a list of my favourite Christian Drarry fics that moved and comforted me. I hope you enjoy it :) šæ
1) A Multitude of SinsĀ by cryptonymĀ (E, 40k+) HurtFest 2014
Peter 4:8 - Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. tw: attempted suicide
I think anyone who grew up in a Catholic church, surrounded by Priests and Deans and the parishioner life will relate to this fic. Father Harry is a devoted and caring priest, dealing with his own shadows, and always helping the church community. The way this fic was written and the whole plot of how they get entangled in a mix of feelings and sins is a work of art. This is my favourite church fic since I read it back in 2016. This fic keeps me company and brings me closer to so many old feelings. The life of being part of the Church is beautifully described and the questioning of religion and faith is a always there touch in Dracoās character. And the fall, my darlings, into love and rendition is the most beautiful gift cryptonym could have given our sinful souls. Also, It was written very respectfully and tastefully. A must read! š
2) By which we must be saved by @hogwartsfireboltĀ (G, 3k, 2020)
What happened was this: the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord was born as the seventh month died. Or: the one where Harry Potter knew his whole life that he was meant to be a savior, and Draco Malfoy joined him along the way.
Welcome to Messiah vibes. Honestly, Iām a true sucker for Messiahs, for the unconditional love and respect for human beings, for the power of forgiveness and faith. This fic made me miss my own faith and made me want to kneel and pray, for love, for goodness, for everything and everyone, because we are all loved and sacred. I probably enjoyed it so much because this is in what I actually believe: in compassion and true goodness of the heart. This is the vibe of this fic, and this Harry Potter is my forever Lord and Saviour. Such a blessing this fic šš
3) Series: Tidings of Comfort by @blamebramptonĀ (G, 9.9k, 2002)
When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. Luckily for Draco Malfoy, London has places where the tired can rest and recover.Ā Ā
Comfort galore! If you want a Christmas vibe with churches, you are in the right place. Watching Draco find comfort in the hymns and ceremonies of the church made me feel cosy and comforted. Blamebrampton did a really wonderful job in transmitting the vibe of church and parishioner. Made me miss my old church days, the faces that start being familiar and the sounds and smells that transport us to feeling at home. Lovely!Ā š„°
4) No AbsolutesĀ by @shealwaysreads (M, 402, 2019)
Draco understood worship. He understood unquestioning belief. He had grown within the walls of veneration and glorification of the past, of the few, of the pure.Ā
What I talk about when I talk about poetry. This fic was breathtakingly written. Bella has always this beautiful ways with words and here it makes faith and belief and Dracoās character study even more careful and deep; using Religious symbolism and imagery to work through Dracoās feelings in the post-war. Itās a gift with a very meaningful depth!Ā Ā šāØ
5) No sweeter Innocence by drarryandharry (G, 1.7k, 2019)
For Harry, church was the first place he truly felt at home. What happens when he realises it isnāt his home anymore?Ā -Ā Harry is gay and Christian, and then he has a breakdown.
Which of us, queer and Christian, didnāt have a breakdown or two? This fic was such a sweet way of describing a Christian Harry going through life and growing up and questioning himself. This fic took me back to my sixteens, when my parents didnāt approve my bisexuality, when incredulously I found myself feeling safer inside a Catholic church than at my own home. It took me back to when I decided God was, to me, above all, love and hope and acceptance and compassion. šš
Bonus fic: Modern Love by @tackytigerfic (E, 61k+, 2020)
Harry Potter, of all people, knows that life isnāt always fair. And no one gets to be happy all of the time. But surely thereās something moreāsomething betterāthan a rubbish Ministry job, and a lonely old house, and that feeling that everyone out there is doing a better job of living than Harry is.
Hear me out, Modern Love is NOT a religious fic. But thereās church, and Draco being involved in the parishioner community, and thereās this sexy gay Vicar, Rev. Andrew. And its one of my all times favourite fic. The bits and pieces about the church and charity life made me miss my teenage years in the church community. And the way Tacky portrayed the church members and the Reverend and Draco singing hymns just made my heart grow fond and warm and everyone should read this fic. Thatās why itās a bonus fic and a MUST READ! š¤ā¤
I hope you all enjoyed this humble rec list. Iāve never done a rec list before, but as Iām a sucker for the trope, Drarry meets Church,Ā I thought it was a nice thing to do. We were talking about having a fest maybe someday on spiritual/religious/faith themes and a nice way to spur the topic is reading the lovely fics we already have from our incredible drarry squad. I made sure to add not only my favourites and comforting ones, but the ones that are very respectful towards the beliefs of Christian faith. If you would like to read more religious fics, I bookmark them here. Always check the tags!
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. Love, Tai.Ā š
