Discussion: Wartime Harry and Draco

[pink_mint]

I made a post to accio_hd_fics the other day asking if anyone could think of stories or art depicting WWI or WWII. I couldn't think of any, but I was hoping I was wrong.

Many thanks to roma_fics because she remebered a piece she thought was great, and oh, wow, do I agree. It features Harry and Draco, amongst several other characters, in a trench.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR (or) Steady On, Soldier

by massicot

The drawing is intense and cool and very well done. It's the kind of thing I was looking and hoping for. And what really delighted me about the piece is that it's a magical AU. I think it's so special.

But sadly this is the only thing that came up. I'm surprised this is the case, especially since the Harry Potter series had a first Wizarding War and lead up to the second Wizarding war. It seems like it would have been done extensively and become almost a cliché.

Why hasn't it been done? This is an unmarked territory for Harry and Draco. I'm craving more stories and art like this, and I'm inspired to add to it. I think I have my prompt idea for my hd_holidays sign-up! Distress and romance during a wartime fall and winter - my heart flutters just thinking about it! :-D

Comments

[nuclearsugars.livejournal.com]

Hee, it's something I've seen done once or twice in Merlin fandom, but probably because that fandom lends itself to non-magical AUs more easily for some reason. I think with the H/D pairing, there is a lot of room to play in JKR's world and maybe that's why some writers don't like to branch out in our plain old Muggle realm.

Now we just have to poke you for SS!Draco and stalwart!brit!soldier!Harry. :D

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Well, that does make a lot of sense. And I know non-magical AUs aren't very common. But there's so much potential! ;-) Plus, I love the idea of a magical AU.

Ha ha, yes, it's meant to happen! I must do it. :-D