Welcome to the Dragon’s Digest, a curated exhibit of all the fanfics I read in December…
As an avid reader and collector, I love finding gems of all sizes, genres, popularity and pairings. As always, double check tags and summaries, the ones listed below are my own quotes and notes about the things that stuck out to me personally.
There is A LOT of holiday oneshots on this list, some are Dramione but some aren't. I'm not sorry about it, and I shan't hear a word against the pairings. Don't like, don't read.
December All Star
that's the art of getting by by sarewolf
Complete | 40.4k words | Wolfstar | Raising Harry
This was a bittersweet experience. I read this with Hozier on repeat and tears blurring my screen.
DEC WIP Highlights
The Vault by Ravenclaw4eva
For What He’s Worth by @kitleonardx
(WIP & Fest News has been moved to below the cut)
If you know me, you know I’m a WIP Dragon and I hoard ongoing works like precious gems. Keep reading to see what else I read (and recommend!) during December…
WIP & Fest News!
Before we get into my recommendations, let's get caught up on this month's WIP & Fest News...
WIP NEWS:
A Study of Two Idiots in Love by LadyUrsa is now complete! If utter delusion, denial, and slow burn is something you enjoy then this one is FOR YOU! Two enemies (debatable) go on a world-wide adventure/ mission for the Ministry to investigate the surge of ancient magical creature activity. (Completed at the end of November, but I wasn't caught up)
FEST NEWS:
I warned y'all I was going to be obnoxious about this, but my fic A Yuletide Truce won Best Prose & Most Heartwarming Runner Up in the now dropped Let It Snow 2.0 - Quill Quest event! Be sure to check out the collection for Christmas/Yuletide fluff & angst! (linked below)
UPCOMING FESTS:
I love events/fests as both a reader & writer, so I thought it might be fun to include some news about upcoming fests in this edition.
OMNILUCI-ESTUMBRA 30k CELEBRATION
Open until Jan 09 2026, winners announced Jan 12 2026
An art prompt from the amazing artist @omniluci-estumbra! Draco is late to a date with Hermione covered in blood, it is up to you to write about why he's late. Click the link for more details on the artist's page.
Valentine's Stupidly in Love Fest
Sign ups close Jan 14 2026, due Feb 13 2026
Hosted by the Witching Hour
I was going to wait and add this Fest on the next edition, but since sign ups close before I would be posting I decided to go ahead and include it in this month's. This is a fluff based fest, Valentine's Day centric is encouraged but not mandatory. The goal is for any HP pairing to be shown Stupidly in Love! Click the link to learn more about the fest.
Stay tuned for next month's upcoming fests, and leave a comment on the name of the fest you are/will be participating in!
Holiday Hopes & Tropes
To Woo A Witch by @mydelphiwrites
Complete | 43k words | Dramione | Christmas Fluff
I think this is my second or third re-read, I love opening this fic back up around the holidays. DILF Draco + baby Scrop in this one is just *chefs kiss*
A Home In the Cold by PerleWrites
Complete | 3.1k words | Wolfstar | Chaotic Christmas
Wolfstar raising Harry around the holidays, what more is there to say? You can pry the dead gay wizards as dad’s trope out of my bony hands from the grave (I’ll be buried with hand bound fanfic)
Sneezing Under the Mistletoe by @igetje
Complete | 7k | Wolfstar | One Bed
I smiled and blushed the entire time, emotionally constipated Sirius and oblivious Remus are just so lovely to read.
The entire Let It Snow 2.0 - Quill Quest collection
24 Works | Hosted by Wizarding World Writers
Yes, I'm aware I have blasted this all over my page. I don't care, it was wonderful and everyone worked so hard & did a phenomenal job. Go read them; there is something for everyone. Romione, Dramione, Charleo (Tharlie?), Drarry and so much more.
I Saw Auntie Hermione Kissing Santa Clauss by RavenclawReadsAndThings
Oneshot | 9.9k words | Dramione | Mistaken Identity
Wonderful little holiday pining & fluff with Slythindor antics
Last Christmas (I gave you my heart) by StarlingFlight
Oneshot | 5.3k words | Hinny | Only One Present
This was such a wonderful holiday read! I loved the banter and the insecurity Ginny deals with is so relatable.
Blast-Ended Skrewts, Marriage Law, & Other Walking Disasters by PumpkinDoodles
Complete | 46.8k words | Dramione | Fake Married but fooling no one except themselves
Enjoyed the light hearted antics of this one!
Pansy Parkinson Takes Over Christmas by @fortheloveofreaders
Completed | 31.8k words | Ronsy | Bodyguard Pining
Found this under the Christmas Fluff tag, and it was indeed tooth achingly sweet. I love a good mutual pining and occasionally indulge in the Hot Ron agenda (when not paired with Hermione). The characters had an impressive amount of depth for a fic under 40k, and even though there was some slight miscommunication it felt really natural to the story instead of forced (how it typically feels for me).
The Potter Quidditch Emporium by @ginnyw-potter
Oneshot | ~13k words | Hinny | Strangers to Lovers
I love strangers to lovers, especially when the initial chemistry is a blazing inferno. Their banter and meet-cute is so tooth achingly sweet, I absolutely adored every moment of this.
Magical Creature Centric
For What He's Worth by @kitleonardx
WIP | 70k+ words | Dramione | Fundraising & Malfoy Family Antics
OMFG I found this on tumblr after someone followed me (yes, I stalk my followers and read your wips. Sue me) and my gods is it the perfect blend of crack treated seriously. Ts is good soup. I feel like a recruiter waiting to see what greatness comes from this author. If you are reading this, you have gained a reader for life my darling.
No one is alone, truly by anonymous
Oneshot | 5.5k words | Moonwater | Secret Identity
I have such a soft spot for Moonwater, and I loved this little Hogwarts werewolf au.
With the holidays approaching, I thought it would be nice little present to send this one out early so y’all could read the festive gems I’ve gathered this month. Thanks for reading to the bottom, here’s your star: ⭐️
If you would like to make a recommendation for a WIP, Completed Series, or Fest send the link to my inbox along with a little blurb about why you think I will like it!
