Drarry Titanic AU

[whoafangirl.livejournal.com]

Alright so I am rewriting Titanic as a Harry/Draco story because apparently I'm a masochist. But before starting, I was doing some 'research'(read: watching the movie) and I find that gender inequalities and het are the very essence of the story. So I was wondering if how slash will fit in. Of course, one can write about the unacceptability of homosexuality in that age but that will steal the spotlight from the issues in the movie, i.e.,  divide in social classes and sinking of the ship. Moreover it will wind up being incredibly long, I'll be too lazy to write it and thus it'll be abandoned.

So there can be two other ways to write this: either a world where homosexuality is a non-issue or a world with female Draco aka genderbending. I can't decide between the two so, thoughts/opinions anyone?


Also I'm not sure how to tag this so there's a plethora of tags. I'm sorry.

Comments

[smirkingcat.livejournal.com]

the idea is very interesting and sounds like really a lot of work *fingers crossed that you get it done*
and for the gender thing- this would work well with an alpha/omega verse i think - because its keeping the gender and not keeping it at the same time - and you do not have to get into a deep discussion about homosexuality and so it wouldn't steal to much of the spotlight
gender bedering might make it to much like the original from the setting you know?
but this is just my opinion... but i hoped it helped you a very tiny little bit
good luck with the writing
<3

[whoafangirl.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of the same thing about genderbending. I love fem!Draco stories but I don't think I could write one without getting lost along the way, and many people don't find the idea appealing.
Doing alpha/omega dynamics is actually a very good idea! It gives me all the freedom I need. Plus this way I can cross an A/B/O verse story off my checklist as well! I'll definitely look into this!
Thank you! :D

[peanuts-mum.livejournal.com]

Oooh, good call! I absolutely agree, I think A\B\O dynamics would take care of the gender disparity of the time very neatly & also opens the door nicely to a strong, masculine, protective & possesive Harry

[smirkingcat.livejournal.com]

well, the harry you describe sounds very intriguing indeed
will be very interesting to see what whoafangirl will make of it
i only hope that the end will differ from the original, since the original has such a crappy ending