I thought a lot about what I wanted to do to celebrate Pride in the Library. In the end, I gave up on a specific theme and simply chose fics that were meaningful to me and my experiences with Queerness. Pride is a party, a fight, a riot, a feeling of freedom to be unashamedly yourself and a celebration of Queer love.
I’m sending you all of my love. In case you haven’t heard it yet this month - I am proud of you for just being you. Your existence makes our world a little brighter, and I am thankful for it. Keep fighting, keep loving, keep being kind.
🏳️🌈 Lots of Love and Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
💗💜💙 The Drarry Librarian 💙💜💗
1. It's okay if you discover you're Queer later in life.
Around You Moves by ignatiustrout (29,659 words, rated M)
Harry knew Draco was gay when he invited him to move in. He’s never had a problem with this. So why does he feel so weird about Draco bringing men home all of a sudden?
2. You don't owe anyone else your coming out.
bury the dead where they're found by @rocketdocket (52,201 words, not rated)
The war is over. Or at least, that's how it feels for everyone else. But not for Harry. He can't escape the memories and the nightmares of the war, or his guilt about those who died for him. While all he wants is to be alone, finding a family in the most unlikely of places may be just what he needs.
3. Someday you will be old, Queer, happy and free.
Bird Set Free by @rockmarina (827 words, rated G)
Draco rarely felt as free as he did when he swam in the ocean.
4. You don't have to know everything about being Queer immediately. You can learn as you go.
Little Deaths and How to Avoid Them (Or Draco Malfoy's Guide to Stop Dying and Start Living Instead) by @greaseonmymouth (96,144 words, rated T)
Malfoy is way too interested in coroner reports for somebody who's definitely not looking for ways to die, Harry wants to be friends with him, and Ginny wants to break up with Harry.
5. Queer love is beautiful and sacred.
Still Warm, Still Warm by @tsauergrass (4,899 words, rated G)
Harry is up to something. Why else would he keep giving Draco presents?