FEST FIC: The Ugliest Malfoy - Harry/Draco (NC-17)

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Title: The Ugliest Malfoy
Author: camillily
Prompt: Prompt #26, The Ugly Duckling
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Summary: He always thought he was the ugliest, and ugly he was, at least for the blind, hateful people around him.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction set in the Harry Potter universe – all recognisable characters and settings are the property of J. K. Rowling and her associates. The tale The Ugly Duckling is completely H. C. Andersen's invention. No copyright infringement is intended. No profit is being made. Please observe your local laws with regards to the age-limit and content.
Warning(s): Language, slash, sexual content, hurt/comfort, slightly AU
Word Count: 5 179
Author's Notes: Loosely based on the tale of The Ugly Duckling by H. C. Andersen and the prompts ‘Weasley bashing’, ‘negative-minded Draco’ and ‘Hogwarts Era’. From Wikipedia: ‘The Ugly Duckling (original title: Den Grimme Ælling) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875). The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from his neighbors until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a graceful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better.’ ♥


The Ugliest Malfoy

Comments

[slug-belcher.livejournal.com]

That was so wonderful and beautiful! I absolutely adored it!

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you! ♥

[hunt4me.livejournal.com]

True beauty comes from within How true that is.
Wonderfully done :D

[(Anonymous)]

*blushes*

Thank you!

[secretthought.livejournal.com]

lovely story. :D

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you! :D

[mayfly-78.livejournal.com]

*sigh* This was so lovely! I liked how you never truly describe Draco, but give us little glimpses of him from his own eyes. I know from personal experience that the longer we look at ourselves in the mirror the less we like what we see, so it was very easy to empathise and feel for him. What was most heart-breaking was how lonely and shunned you make him. And the little details of Draco adorning himself with glitter and stars to make himself feel like he was shinning, or Draco dancing alone in the dark corner, made me sniffle a bit. I loved how when he was happy he actually cool see him inner glow and saw himself at last as beautiful! Lovely lovely bittersweet story!

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, this was such a lovely review. Actually, it made me sniffle a bit, hehe.

I am so glad you enjoyed the story! I am really grateful that you took the time to read and leave a comment. Thank you ♥

[ura-hd.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is such a cute touching story!

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you!!! :)

[monster-o-love.livejournal.com]

Oh my poor, beautiful Draco!! That was such an incredibly lovely story and so heartbreaking in places. I absolutely loved this!!!! *sniff*

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it :)

[undisciplened-i.livejournal.com]

Lovely, like a [hot] fairytale!

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you! :D

[(Anonymous)]

Im sorry, but after all the positive comments you just need to hear this.

The whole story did not make sense. Really. There was zero plot and even less character development.

The fandom really needs to start giving constructive feedback instead of just praising every single story. (AW CUTE!) This is nothing personal, but i just could not hold myslf back after reading the comments. I hope you are not too discouraged.

[dadomz.livejournal.com]

The fandom really needs to start giving constructive feedback instead of just praising every single story.

Don't get me wrong--I wholly understand your frustration, however, allow me to defend the most of us by saying we're all looking for a fairly easy read--the people here who commented enjoyed the story, to each their own? I personally don't think everyone here is leaving a nice comment for the sake of leaving a nice comment--logically, people who do not enjoy the story, do not bother leaving a comment, yes? Just an FYI, nothing personal!


Note to EVERYONE:
Constructive criticism is most welcome in this fest, just make sure to sign in on your respective accounts. We all know that constructive criticism is crucial for the improvement and progress of every literary work, but please stand by your comments--state the mistakes, explain the factors, and allow the author to explain and learn.

Also, when someone leaves a constructive critique, please do not flock on the comment, just continue, ignore, and do not maul the person.

Thank you!

[reicheruchan.livejournal.com]

great fan fic!!!! i absolutely love it!!!!

[(Anonymous)]

Aw, thank you :) I am glad.

[tigersilver.livejournal.com]

Lovely mushy cuteness: enjoyed it greatly:>!

[(Anonymous)]

Yay! Thank you :)

[dacro.livejournal.com]

awww...Love does make us shine, doesn't it?
I loved the scene in the great hall when Harry first wraps his invisible self around Draco. Mmmmmyummy.

I'm surprised Draco didn't figure out who Ginny wanted him dead for. heh.

[(Anonymous)]

Yes, love is a wonderful, beautiful thing ♥

Draco was used to being shunned and bullied and hated, so the thought that Ginny actually wanted him dead for someone probably didn't cross his mind. He most likely believed she just wanted him dead, period.

Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)

[hallowedresin.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! <3 <3 <3

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you! ♥

[tsukikoelric.livejournal.com]

Oh, it was so cute. Had me squeeing for a long time after I finished. I ranted about bitchy Narcissa for a while. So wonderful. And who doesn't love some Ginny bashing every once in a while? Great job.

[(Anonymous)]

Ginny bashing always puts me in a good mood!

Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)

[alovelycupoftea.livejournal.com]

Oh! That was so lovely!

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you ♥

[bonfoi.livejournal.com]

Very sweet and uplifting. Nice job!

Brilliant

[luck-life.livejournal.com]

Fantastic story! Love how Draco finally thinks he is beautiful in the end. It shows how beauty is how people perceive it and not really about appearances. Angsty!Draco is very sad, but cute. =)

"Draco had resigned himself to a fate of being lonely and bitter, but it nevertheless stung to know even Potter had sex." <-- I'm not really sure about this part, did Harry actually have sex or was it Draco's imagination going overboard?

Anyways, outstanding fic!

[hamiechi.livejournal.com]

Awawawawawwa it's sweet :3