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Rosemary for Remembrance
“Together, they were twisted trip wires fated to make sparks - whether they be of anger or of passion - and blow up. The shrapnel they create destroys her anew each time. But there is temptation and delight in pyrotechnics; excitement, and a little bit of danger.
How many times can you explode and put the pieces back together before you come completely undone?
Hermione thinks for Draco Malfoy, she could do it for an eternity.”
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Rosemary for Remembrance
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How many times can you explode and put the pieces back together before you come completely undone?
Hermione thinks for Draco Malfoy, she could do it for an eternity.”
Excerpt from
Rosemary for Remembrance
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679 pages, ebook
First published July 31, 2021
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September 10, 2023
✅ Redemption / Forgiveness
✅ Healing journey
✅ Characters
✅ Smut
✅ Hate to love
✅ Pace
✅ “Found family” vibe
✅ Hermione becoming an honorary member of the Slytherin gang
✅(🆗) Plot
❗️❗️ Trigger warnings: mention of depression (kind of?)
Hermione feels lost and she is struggling to find a purpose and figure out who she is now that the war is over and things are “back to normal”. On an impulse, she decides to buy the now-closed Flourish and Blotts and plans to rebuild it the muggle way. Draco is trying to get his life back on track and needs to have a job as part of his probation deal. That’s how he ends up working for Hermione and is forced to renovate a whole building without any magic. Even worse than that is the fact that he has to spend his days in the company of Hermione.
Rosemary for Remembrance is about Hermione’s healing journey, and her quest to find a purpose. She was never able to continue with her life “like it was before the war”. She has too many traumas and problems, and the heaviest one is the feeling that she doesn’t have any purpose. She wants to do something meaningful, but she also needs to distance herself from Harry and Ron because she feels forced to put on a mask with them and pretend that everything is fine, when it is not. That’s why her new friendship with the Slytherins was perfectly timed, she didn’t feel the need to pretend with them, and they are also struggling with their “post-war” life. The descriptions of Hermione’s mental state and the state of the wizarding world in general are well done, and while it remains light and cute, this fanfiction was also quite immersive at times.
Draco starts as a slightly toxic character. He lashes out when cornered, and he is mean to Hermione on many occasions, but it’s more because he doesn’t want to open himself to anyone than because of who he is interacting with (in this case Hermione). I don’t know if that makes sense… He learns to open himself to what he is feeling and to trust others with his feelings too. He also goes through a healing journey of his own, and it was nice seeing him change in a very good, but also realistic way.
The incessant bickering between Draco and Hermione was awesome. It had just the right amount of snark and insults at first to make it clear that they didn’t like each other at all, and were annoyed by most of what the other did, but then it slowly changed to lighter teasing and friendly banter.
The romance was cute, but I have to admit that it lacked intensity or depth at times. While I loved the bickering between Hermione and Draco, I would also have enjoyed some more serious conversations between them, and maybe a tiny redemption moment on Draco’s end considering what Hermione did for his mother and the way he treated her subsequently. I feel that they didn’t really take the time to acknowledge their feelings for each other. They both knew what they were feeling, but at the same time, it felt as if they were dancing around each other and were unwilling to fully commit until the very end, which was a little frustrating.
I just love fanfictions in which Hermione becomes an honorary member of the Slytherins. It gives the whole story this “found family” vibe, as well as a refreshing cast because I was never the biggest fan of Harry and Ron. The friendship between her and them felt a little rushed in this fiction, but I still enjoyed it a lot!
Overall, this is a sweet and heartwarming fanfiction, with a strong “found family” vibe and a well-developed healing journey for both Hermione and Draco.
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✅ Healing journey
✅ Characters
✅ Smut
✅ Hate to love
✅ Pace
✅ “Found family” vibe
✅ Hermione becoming an honorary member of the Slytherin gang
✅(🆗) Plot
❗️❗️ Trigger warnings: mention of depression (kind of?)
She wondered if they had anything in common anymore, other than the terrible things they had been through. Had they ever had anything in common, other than always being at the wrong place at the wrong time?
Hermione feels lost and she is struggling to find a purpose and figure out who she is now that the war is over and things are “back to normal”. On an impulse, she decides to buy the now-closed Flourish and Blotts and plans to rebuild it the muggle way. Draco is trying to get his life back on track and needs to have a job as part of his probation deal. That’s how he ends up working for Hermione and is forced to renovate a whole building without any magic. Even worse than that is the fact that he has to spend his days in the company of Hermione.
Rosemary for Remembrance is about Hermione’s healing journey, and her quest to find a purpose. She was never able to continue with her life “like it was before the war”. She has too many traumas and problems, and the heaviest one is the feeling that she doesn’t have any purpose. She wants to do something meaningful, but she also needs to distance herself from Harry and Ron because she feels forced to put on a mask with them and pretend that everything is fine, when it is not. That’s why her new friendship with the Slytherins was perfectly timed, she didn’t feel the need to pretend with them, and they are also struggling with their “post-war” life. The descriptions of Hermione’s mental state and the state of the wizarding world in general are well done, and while it remains light and cute, this fanfiction was also quite immersive at times.
“Because I know what it’s like to be without your parents. And with everything Malfoy has lost, he deserves to have his Mother around to watch him become a better man than his father was.”
Draco starts as a slightly toxic character. He lashes out when cornered, and he is mean to Hermione on many occasions, but it’s more because he doesn’t want to open himself to anyone than because of who he is interacting with (in this case Hermione). I don’t know if that makes sense… He learns to open himself to what he is feeling and to trust others with his feelings too. He also goes through a healing journey of his own, and it was nice seeing him change in a very good, but also realistic way.
“I’m sure Malfoy can stand one day without someone’s company. I’ll keep him occupied. Who knows, maybe we can argue over whose sandwich is better, or whether pickles belong on a ham and rye.”
The incessant bickering between Draco and Hermione was awesome. It had just the right amount of snark and insults at first to make it clear that they didn’t like each other at all, and were annoyed by most of what the other did, but then it slowly changed to lighter teasing and friendly banter.
Before the war, Hermione Granger hated Draco Malfoy.
After the war… well, she’s not sure.
The romance was cute, but I have to admit that it lacked intensity or depth at times. While I loved the bickering between Hermione and Draco, I would also have enjoyed some more serious conversations between them, and maybe a tiny redemption moment on Draco’s end considering what Hermione did for his mother and the way he treated her subsequently. I feel that they didn’t really take the time to acknowledge their feelings for each other. They both knew what they were feeling, but at the same time, it felt as if they were dancing around each other and were unwilling to fully commit until the very end, which was a little frustrating.
“As much as it pains me to admit it, we’re all sort of glad you didn’t die choking on your own vomit or something.”
Hermione, bewildered both by Pansy inviting her out and being glad that Hermione was alive, drops her mouth as she tries to form words.
“Well don’t look so surprised, Granger,” Pansy grins, eyes teasing with their natural sultry smokiness. “I’ll be honest, if I ever had to take a guess at which unlucky witch or wizard would become an honorary member of Slytherin, you would not have been my first choice. But —Merlin forbid, I might regret this later —somehow, I’ve warmed up to you, and that bushy head of hair.”
I just love fanfictions in which Hermione becomes an honorary member of the Slytherins. It gives the whole story this “found family” vibe, as well as a refreshing cast because I was never the biggest fan of Harry and Ron. The friendship between her and them felt a little rushed in this fiction, but I still enjoyed it a lot!
How many times can you explode and put the pieces back together before you come completely undone?
She thinks for Draco Malfoy, she could do it for an eternity.
Overall, this is a sweet and heartwarming fanfiction, with a strong “found family” vibe and a well-developed healing journey for both Hermione and Draco.
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October 16, 2021
I’m surprised this book isn’t more talked about cause this was just perfect.
“I remember it all, Granger. How could I possibly forget?”
A post-war book where the Slytherins adopt Hermione as their honorary member??? Count me in.
It’s been a while since i was so engrossed in a book and now i’m sad that this is over.
“I remember it all, Granger. How could I possibly forget?”
A post-war book where the Slytherins adopt Hermione as their honorary member??? Count me in.
It’s been a while since i was so engrossed in a book and now i’m sad that this is over.
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October 4, 2022Not god-tier, but very cute!
Thanks again to @thatswhatnatread for her enduringly excellent recommendations and fanfic book club. In THIS installment of “we all know JKR did these characters dirty and we want to enjoy something nice for once,” our two MCs are both lost and in need to new starts, and we all know that the best new starts involve lots of black coffee, manual labor, and longing glances. This fic is heavy on the found-family angle, light on darkness, and refreshingly inclusive. Also some of the better sex scenes in the genre, but not overwhelmingly smutty to the point where it gets boring or eye-rollingly insufferable. A very nice ride (lol), and a good option if you want to read a long fic, but can’t afford to get SO sucked into one that you abandon your family, cat, and work responsibilities for 48 hours.
Read If:
- You just finished Book Lovers and refuse to let go of the dream of owning a book shop
- Tattoos are your kryptonite
- You’re a messy drunk
Thanks again to @thatswhatnatread for her enduringly excellent recommendations and fanfic book club. In THIS installment of “we all know JKR did these characters dirty and we want to enjoy something nice for once,” our two MCs are both lost and in need to new starts, and we all know that the best new starts involve lots of black coffee, manual labor, and longing glances. This fic is heavy on the found-family angle, light on darkness, and refreshingly inclusive. Also some of the better sex scenes in the genre, but not overwhelmingly smutty to the point where it gets boring or eye-rollingly insufferable. A very nice ride (lol), and a good option if you want to read a long fic, but can’t afford to get SO sucked into one that you abandon your family, cat, and work responsibilities for 48 hours.
Read If:
- You just finished Book Lovers and refuse to let go of the dream of owning a book shop
- Tattoos are your kryptonite
- You’re a messy drunk
March 25, 2023
I am disappointed that I didn't like it better. The premise was there, but somehow the execution didn't drag me in as I would have liked.
October 26, 2023
★★★★★ — 5 stars
There isn't any other way to review this story than saying it was absolute bliss to read it. What a goddamn well-written story, so deep and thoughtful.
I lost my hability to write good reviews, but I'll come back here.
There isn't any other way to review this story than saying it was absolute bliss to read it. What a goddamn well-written story, so deep and thoughtful.
I lost my hability to write good reviews, but I'll come back here.
May 22, 2024
I have thoughts… I loved this, I have no idea why it hit so close to home for me but there was multiple times during this that I just really resonated with the way the author wrote her. I was crying which is actually rare for me despite how i stay saying I’m crying on this app but it’s usually metaphorical.
I wanted to give this five stars so badly but the love declaration was just not it for me. I needed more and groveling and I KNOW it wouldn’t have been on par with his character but I don’t fucking care!!! Bring me the groveling, the desperation, dare I say the PLEADING. But regardless she was an amazing fic 9/10 smut as well.
For my girls on here who like dramione, this one’s not dark at all like secrets and masks or manacled, honestly kinda reads similar to a slightly more realistic Emily Henry? Idk yall will get it when u read it.
I wanted to give this five stars so badly but the love declaration was just not it for me. I needed more and groveling and I KNOW it wouldn’t have been on par with his character but I don’t fucking care!!! Bring me the groveling, the desperation, dare I say the PLEADING. But regardless she was an amazing fic 9/10 smut as well.
For my girls on here who like dramione, this one’s not dark at all like secrets and masks or manacled, honestly kinda reads similar to a slightly more realistic Emily Henry? Idk yall will get it when u read it.
October 3, 2023
A new favorite. I couldn't stop reading it.
My only complaint is that it ended too quickly. I definitely needed more groveling from draco after that 3rd scene breakup
My only complaint is that it ended too quickly. I definitely needed more groveling from draco after that 3rd scene breakup
March 11, 2024
‘It is a courageous thing to do: to try to remember, when there is so much we want to forget.’
This isn’t fanfic people this is CANON protect Hermione the bookshop owner and published author at all costs! This was so good I honestly would’ve accepted a non HEA and that is saying something.
The whole speech at the end about the difference between missing someone and needing someone? Went straight for the jugular I’m going to need 2-3 business days to recover from this one. 7 stars.
This isn’t fanfic people this is CANON protect Hermione the bookshop owner and published author at all costs! This was so good I honestly would’ve accepted a non HEA and that is saying something.
The whole speech at the end about the difference between missing someone and needing someone? Went straight for the jugular I’m going to need 2-3 business days to recover from this one. 7 stars.
February 14, 2023
Rtc! This was lovely 💕
December 27, 2022
This story felt more immersive than previous fics. I understood exactly where Hermione stood mentally and emotionally, knew exactly how the wizarding world was rebuilding and struggling after the war, and understood why each and every character acted the way they did. This book had me crying over a burnt bookshop in chapter 3 it was so emotionally written. In all honestly this plot was boring. . .. but in the best way possible, I loved it so much. It was mundane, it was about healing, and moving on. Hearing about the entire process of Hermione and Draco fixing up the shop the muggle way was somehow very enjoyable. I loved the growth with them both, and the ending was a satisfying conclusion to their story, thoroughly enjoyed!
February 1, 2023
"I remember it all, granger. how could I possibly forget?"
this was one of the more realistic dramione fanfics I've read so far. there was real mental and personal growth from different characters while still maintaining a good plot line.
this was one of the more realistic dramione fanfics I've read so far. there was real mental and personal growth from different characters while still maintaining a good plot line.
January 14, 2022
Lovely and heartwarming. A fair dose of angst, but mostly just healing, found family, all the best stuff. I’m still smiling like a dork about it.
December 3, 2022
JK Rowling did all the Slytherin characters so dirty. Luckily this fanfic showed how they could and should have been! 4.5 stars ⭐️
January 30, 2023
Somebody stop me!
August 23, 2023
it's 4:16 am and I'm currently delirious from both exhaustion and the roller coaster of emotions that Rosemary for Remembrance has subjected me to.
I teared up multiple times, squealed and put my kindle down to kick my feet (also multiple times) and laughed out loud many times as well.
LOVE this fic, it was so much better than I expected yet gave me everything I wanted. A unique dramione twist with a toxic draco, a strong hermione on a journey of healing, wholesome slytherin gang friendships and of course, a true enemies to lovers with a slow, gradual, sizzling romance rife with both emotional and sexual tension
highly highly highly recommend
ALSO THX TO SAFFITY SHERRIF FOR BUDDY READING WITH ME AND I'M SORRY I FINISHED IT TODAY I'LL BE DYING TOMORROW IN SCHOOL FROM SLEEP DEPRIVATION
I teared up multiple times, squealed and put my kindle down to kick my feet (also multiple times) and laughed out loud many times as well.
LOVE this fic, it was so much better than I expected yet gave me everything I wanted. A unique dramione twist with a toxic draco, a strong hermione on a journey of healing, wholesome slytherin gang friendships and of course, a true enemies to lovers with a slow, gradual, sizzling romance rife with both emotional and sexual tension
highly highly highly recommend
ALSO THX TO SAFFITY SHERRIF FOR BUDDY READING WITH ME AND I'M SORRY I FINISHED IT TODAY I'LL BE DYING TOMORROW IN SCHOOL FROM SLEEP DEPRIVATION
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August 28, 2024when i was younger, and reading harry potter for the first time, i always wondered how hermione had the best lines and neither harry or ron would respond to her quips as wittily as she does theirs. yeah, i love the golden trio, and yeah, i love their interactions.
but it's that small, nagging feeling from the back of my 10-year-old self's head that has caused me to be an insufferable hermione & slytherin friendship fan. because she fits in SO WELL with them.
and to top it all off with her struggling to move past the war, to deal with her trauma, with draco doing the same? i got goosebumps.
i really do need to stop. i am so, so annoying, even to myself. (i can't help it, draco and hermione will always be my kryptonite).
but it's that small, nagging feeling from the back of my 10-year-old self's head that has caused me to be an insufferable hermione & slytherin friendship fan. because she fits in SO WELL with them.
and to top it all off with her struggling to move past the war, to deal with her trauma, with draco doing the same? i got goosebumps.
i really do need to stop. i am so, so annoying, even to myself. (i can't help it, draco and hermione will always be my kryptonite).
May 29, 2024
I absolutely loved this. It gave everything you need for an enemies-to-lovers story. I’ve read a wide range of fics and this one was perfect if you’re looking for something that isn’t dark, but portrays as a more realistic rom-com. Couldn’t recommend this enough if you’re looking for a lighter fanfic.
July 10, 2023
⭐️4/5 stars⭐️
ugh, yeah, this warmed my cold heart and taught me to believe in love all over again.
Hermione is struggling to find herself after the war. she feels lost in between who she was, who her friends expect her to be, and who she wants to be. she buys the rundown Flourish and Blotts and plans to refurbish it to its former glory. Draco, in need of a job for his probation, works for Hermione as they rebuild the shop the muggle way. Feelings arise, as they do, and with the help of the Slytherin gang, Hermione finds a new purpose and Draco discovers how to not be a dick :D
incredible read, very sweet and heartwarming. perfect fic to balance out the absolute atrocities I've read lately.
spice: 3/5 (it was there, it was more... aggressive at times but mainly it was just sweet smut)
ugh, yeah, this warmed my cold heart and taught me to believe in love all over again.
Hermione is struggling to find herself after the war. she feels lost in between who she was, who her friends expect her to be, and who she wants to be. she buys the rundown Flourish and Blotts and plans to refurbish it to its former glory. Draco, in need of a job for his probation, works for Hermione as they rebuild the shop the muggle way. Feelings arise, as they do, and with the help of the Slytherin gang, Hermione finds a new purpose and Draco discovers how to not be a dick :D
incredible read, very sweet and heartwarming. perfect fic to balance out the absolute atrocities I've read lately.
spice: 3/5 (it was there, it was more... aggressive at times but mainly it was just sweet smut)
April 2, 2024
4.5⭐️ dramione, a bookshop and found family. Doesn’t get any better than that 🫶🏻
June 28, 2024
I’m crying. This surpassed all expectations and was such a beautiful story.
February 14, 2024
4.5⭐️
Llore mucho en las últimas páginas como si me hubieran roto el corazón pero cañón
Los chicos de slytherin son mis protegidos de ahora en adelante😭☝🏻
Llore mucho en las últimas páginas como si me hubieran roto el corazón pero cañón
Los chicos de slytherin son mis protegidos de ahora en adelante😭☝🏻
April 25, 2024
This was short and sweet!
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May 1, 2024Cuute, perfect as a little in between read
September 2, 2024
Cute 🥰!!! This was a nice book. DEFINITELY a change of pace from the popular/ most talked about Dramione fics!
My heart was not shattered but it did swell!! Oh Draco my love!
My heart was not shattered but it did swell!! Oh Draco my love!
January 29, 2023
She forgave him way too easily but still a good read.
November 25, 2023
Well rounded fic with my darling Slytherin babies 🥰 Really I’ve just started to love them all so much and am realizing how unjust their portrayals were in the cannon 😫
August 7, 2023
The Slytherin gang, always a pleasure to read about them. I love this Blaise, what an amazing friend he is. Sometimes dark and reserved, sometimes charming and facetious, this last version is the one in Rosemary for Remembrance and I have to say I fell in love with his character.
Theo, no matter what personality he's given, will always be one of my favourite characters.
I loved that Harry was less defensive with his interactions with the Slytherins. Although guarded, he fits in well with them and their interactions made me smile.
I didn't think that the new addition to the gang, in the person of Adrian Pucey, would seem so natural and yet... What a charming young man.
A solid 4 stars. I understand some people's obsession with this story. While it's not my favourite Dramione, it tackles some important themes and I found the whole story incredibly well plotted. Everything made sense, nothing seemed to be left to chance, a real pleasure to read.
323 pages, 167 789 words.
Theo, no matter what personality he's given, will always be one of my favourite characters.
I loved that Harry was less defensive with his interactions with the Slytherins. Although guarded, he fits in well with them and their interactions made me smile.
I didn't think that the new addition to the gang, in the person of Adrian Pucey, would seem so natural and yet... What a charming young man.
A solid 4 stars. I understand some people's obsession with this story. While it's not my favourite Dramione, it tackles some important themes and I found the whole story incredibly well plotted. Everything made sense, nothing seemed to be left to chance, a real pleasure to read.
323 pages, 167 789 words.
September 26, 2024
!!!!!!!!! Inject into my soul pls. This is literally my fav kind of fic. An absolutely tortured Draco & a lost hermione, who somehow find healing in each other. And as always the found family in this was so good - Theo, pansy & Blaise are my fav slytherins but I liked the addition of Daphne & pucey. & the banter between hermione & draco 🤌🏼. I’m incredibly sad this is over & as always here are some quotes:
“After Draco Malfoy has kissed Hermione Granger the rest of the world goes on as usual, while Hermione doesn’t think things will ever be the same again.”
“She thinks that it is about time she stops cleaning up after her friend’s messes, and starts cleaning up after her own.”
“Because I know what it’s like to be without your parents. And with everything Malfoy has lost, he deserves to have his Mother around to watch him become a better man than his father was.”
“They are Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. They fight. They kiss. They fight more. They couldn’t be more different from each other.”
“After Draco Malfoy has kissed Hermione Granger the rest of the world goes on as usual, while Hermione doesn’t think things will ever be the same again.”
“She thinks that it is about time she stops cleaning up after her friend’s messes, and starts cleaning up after her own.”
“Because I know what it’s like to be without your parents. And with everything Malfoy has lost, he deserves to have his Mother around to watch him become a better man than his father was.”
“They are Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. They fight. They kiss. They fight more. They couldn’t be more different from each other.”
September 19, 2023
This is in between a 3.5/4 ⭐️ rating for me. While I still enjoyed it because it’s Dramione, it’s probably my least favorite that I’ve read so far. I felt like this needed to be longer. I just needed more moments of them pining over each other before diving in 🤣 The progression of enemies to lovers felt too quick and just not written as well as the other fics I’ve read. That being said, there were some parts of this book I really enjoyed! I loved her friendship with the Slytherin gang and how they accepted her into their found family (I need more Theo and Blaise 😍). The epilogue was really the best part of the whole book in my opinion. The moment with Hermione and the little girl buying books melted my heart and was so nostalgic 🥹
A song that reminds me of this book: Delicate by Taylor Swift ✨ “This ain't for the best. My reputation's never been worse, so you must like me for me.”
A song that reminds me of this book: Delicate by Taylor Swift ✨ “This ain't for the best. My reputation's never been worse, so you must like me for me.”
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