Underheard

Welcome to [community profile] underheard, a rec comm for underappreciated fanfiction! Currently we are Round One for the month of August, with spotlighted fandoms of:
  • Generation Kill
  • Seventeen
  • Power Rangers (old school)
  • Yuri!!! on Ice
  • One Piece
  • Harry Potter - Draco/Harry
  • Georgette Heyer
  • Bangtan Boys
  • Harry Potter - Scorpius/Albus
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Fandom: Harry Potter (Scorpius/Albus)
Title: Folie à Deux
Pairing/Character Focus: Scorpius Malfoy/Albus Potter
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] persepolis130
What makes this a gem: I'm starting this off with mentioning that this fic is told in the first person.

And before anyone starts running away, I need to emphasize that this is THE fic I rec to anyone to prove that first person can be done masterfully, wonderfully, and gracefully in fanfiction.

Not only is the POV written in such a loyal way to exploit characterization (as, in my opinion, first person should be written) - especially for characters that, at the point of being written, didn't even have canon personalities - but there is a blending of naivety and maturity within the prose that makes this read like a real, if not slightly quirky, teenage perspective. Additionally, the plot itself is handled well and doesn't force itself at you. This fic feels like it just guides you in slowly with its words and before you know it, you've read so much already.

But that's on the technical stuff - content-wise, this story is also fascinating, and just memorable and different. Words cannot explain how much I adore this fic.
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[this is a disastrously late rec from last week, sorry!]

Fandom: Harry Potter (Scorpius/Albus)
Title: Burnt Grounds
Pairing/Character Focus: Scorpius Malfoy/Albus Potter
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] mijeli
What makes this a gem: Words cannot describe how much I remember I still love this fic, even though I first read it several years ago. There's a thick layer of drama and real plot - Albus wanting to fix the Vanishing Cabinet - as well as lingerings of the war sprinkled here and there. But what gets this fic the most for me is the mix of h/c (Albus taking care of a temporarily blind Scorpius) and the delicate nature between romance and plot here. Also, all the adults are wonderfully characterized, and I always love it when Draco makes an appearance and is protective over his son.
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Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Headway
Pairing/Character Focus: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] Seefin
What makes this a gem: This fic is... something. It's from Ron's point of view and how he sees Harry and Draco's developing relationship. I don't know how else to describe it other than having a quiet sadness - it's not angst completely, but Ron, Hermione and Harry had a more than friends relationship, and it has now... ended for lack of a better term, and it's Ron describing having to let Harry go is heart-wrenching in it's own way. This fic does have its funny moments, and the way the author writes all of their interactions make them see natural and organic - they could be your friends which you see down the pub every other week. I love this fic, and I would love for you to read this and also love this fic!
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this is a late entry, sorry!

Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Hold the Phone
Pairing/Character Focus: Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] nursedarry
What makes this a gem: So much about this fic is clever and hilarious; I think it's a testament to the reader that we ("Muggles") know how phones work, and seeing Albus and Scorpius communicate to each other on such a non-magical device that we're so familiar with makes this hijinks-worthy. Not to mention all the bleeding UST that comes with each of their messages! It's also one of the rare AS/S fics that doesn't address Draco and Harry's previous rival/nemesis relationship in school, and just lets their sons - these boys, be boys.
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Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Picture Perfect
Pairing/Character Focus: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
Author:  [archiveofourown.org profile] Selden
What makes this a gem: I have to say, I absolutely love the magic in this fic - it feels refreshing and new and wonderful, and I love their take on it. I mean, it feels like I can see Draco's apartment and the desperation that he must have felt, making it the way it is. I also love the depth the author gives Draco, and how the way he's struggling with things - his feelings about his past, his feelings towards Harry - comes across as genuine but also not deriving from his character by completely disregarding all the terrible decisions he made. Read this fic also for the great writing! I love the way it's written, and the humour is spot on.
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Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Appreciation
Pairing/Character Focus: Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] perculious
What makes this a gem: An oldie but a goodie like all of my AS/S recs will be, sorry. This is a kissing practice/lessons fic that's so delightfully written and has charm in every word! It's pining done right and also absolutely hilarious and I've loved this fic since 2011 and still do.
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Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Dwelling
Pairing/Character Focus: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
Author: [archiveofourown.org profile] aideomai
What makes this a gem: So, I'm going to start this by saying I'm a sucker for AUs, especially canon-divergent ones! This fic both is and isn't an AU, which I would explain more of but... spoilers! I love the writing style that this author has, it makes all of the scenes feel natural but also high-tension in spots where it is needed. I particularly love the characterisation of Harry in this one - he's clearly affected by the war and all of the events leading up to it, and I feel as though the author's take on it is fresh and new. I love Ginny in this fic, I love Ron in this fic, I love Hermione in this fic and Draco, of course. Which is basically everyone! Quite a number of the interactions are both hilarious and heart-wrenching, but I'm also a big softie so that's quite possibly just me tearing up over here! Fair warning though, this fic is still a WIP, but the author has no plans on abandoning it, so please read and love and enjoy it because, quite frankly, it contains the writing that I would love to see more of in the HP fandom.
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