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Current mood:	ecstatic
Current music:	Burn, Burn playing in my head

Burn, burn (hd_inspired)
Hello everyone, I'm back in style with a rec :)

One of my prompt for hd_inspired "Back to School" fest was claimed and here is the amazing result. The fic is called "Burn, Burn" and I can't say how happy I am with it. First of all, it is a wonderful fic, beautifully written, with a creative imagery and a poignant story. If you love hurt/comfort, if you're a sucker for a defeated and tortured Draco, this fic is clearly for you. But please, don't be deter by the warnings: yes, there are some disturbing elements, but the author managed to deal with self-harm and bondage in a convincing and plausible way. Draco is in pain, but there is hope too. The relation between the boys is perfectly in character, and the ending promises a new beginning for both of them.

Finally, on a more personal note, I must say to the author how grateful I am for the way she handled my prompt. I know that the fest is not exactly a gift fest, but not only did she (?) manage to use all of my "requests", but she took special care in adding references that showed she had at least checked my LJ for some favourites of mine. That means a lot to me. In fact, when I saw the fic was called "Burn, Burn" and that she used Lostprophets' lyrics in the opening part, I was so excited I thought I wouldn't be able to read the fic. I was literally shaking with anticipation. I hope it's the same for you now :)

Fic: Burn, Burn (NC17)
Author: Anonymous
Title: Burn, Burn
Pairing(s): H/D
Rating: NC-17
Summary: The tireless dance of the flame, random and hypnotic, burned Draco’s retinas but he refused to look away. Closer, closer he reached until his palm hovered above the tiny flame. Three, two, then one inch away.
Warnings (if any): Disturbing imagery, self-mutilation, light bondage
Total word count: 9,800