Draco Malfoy and the Mirror of Ecidyrue
Time TravelHarry Potter - J. K. RowlingHermione Granger & Draco Malfoy FriendshipSlow BurnAbuseSnarky Draco MalfoySlightly unreliable narratorFluff and AngstPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSDCharacter Study

Draco Malfoy and the Mirror of Ecidyrue

by starbrigid

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Summary

All it takes is one look in a mirror and an ill-advised attempt to shatter it, before an embittered Draco Malfoy fresh out of Azkaban is sent back into his body on the day he gets his Hogwarts letter.Suddenly, Draco has an unwanted second chance, with a Sorting Hat that doesn't know what to do with him, a certain Muggleborn who won't leave his study table alone, and green eyes he just can't get out of his head. And then there's his new wand, whose choice of him could just mark him as every bit as dark a wizard as his name means he should be.

Reader Reviews

alchemicals

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this is soooo good already!!! im so excited to keep reading

HektorHippodamos

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That's interesting! I hope you'll update soon!

shinybright

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yessssss i'm so excited this looks awesome thank you for writing! <3

freyafreya

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Amazing work! Can't wait to see more!

TweetArya

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Sounds very promising!! Looking forward reading more

IAmMyself (ThisGirlNeedsABreakFromTheWorld)

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<3

bbbbBGBADB

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This sounds like it's gonna hurt, and I'm not generally into that but do I wanna keep reading it and hope for happy Draco even if he doesn't come? hell to the yes I do

ImagineExisting

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Such a good start. I have to admit though, that I have a soft spot for time travel fics.

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Gaaah!! I’m so in love with their meeting scene; in every time travel fix-it fic, they still end up meeting at Malkins, and this is much more of an emotional meeting to remanence on, and to build up future friendships. I’d love to see Draco’s symptoms of PTSD make its way in 11 year old Draco (the panic attack at realizing whose wand he now holds) I love the twist with Bellatrix’s wand and Draco’s parents caution and fear of him and it. The ending of this chapter was lovely, Harry’s newfound worry of a potentially wrong wand and Draco’s doubtless soothing of it. (Not like it’ll make sense to Harry.) I love -Draco goes back in time to relive his life better- fics, but most of the time they never end up finished, so I hope that doesn’t happen to this one!

clear_has_an_account_now

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Also, completely off topic, but I adore the name Eurydice

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I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ANOTHER GOOD LONG DRARRY TIME TRAVEL FIC TAHT STILL UPDATES THANK YOUUUUU

rosaamarilla

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I am doing a quick reread before the finale. Last time, I didn't decipher what was written on the mirror, but this time I did. "Only one may climb back out of hell--Eurydice." This is obviously referring to The tale of Eurydice and Orpheus, and how Orpheus failed at taking Eurydice back from the Underworld (thus being the only one to escape). I think this is implying that the mirror can only send one person back in time, because it needs to be broken (and become useless) in order to do so.That or this is some tragic twist wherein Draco sends himself back in time in order to save Severus (which Potter failed to do), and in doing so he saves Severus from hell (death), but dies in his stead. That would be incredibly sad, but I feel like this option is less likely from occurring.Also, Imoogi is so cute! And I like how Draco really wanted to be an Unspeakable. It's too bad that wasn't his motivator the first time around. I guess physical abuse can be a good dissuader. My only question is why would Lucius be so against the whole Unspeakable bit? Couldn't such a position actually be a good thing when the Dark Lord comes around again? I probably missed a lot in the first read through.

netglow

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Freaking awesome!!!!

iwonhoyou

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I'm not really into fanfics of time travels but I'm so happy I started this one because your Draco is perfect, his sarcasm, dark humor and arrogance is just the way I feel canon Draco would be if JKR didn't hate Draco. And let me tell you that I don't usually comment first chapters ever but I think this deserves it.

tomkitty

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what i think is funny is when i read the title i 100% thought the title was "Draco Malfoy and the Mirror of Eurydice" and it wasn't until i got to the part where draco was reading the inscription on the mirror and finished reading it, then read it backwards and was like... wait. then i read back the sentence and realized that the mirror said Ecidyrue because i literally read the sentence "He squinted at the word Eurydice, and read it out phonetically. Eh-SID-eh-rue." and was like, that doesn't make sense...but turns out i just kept reading the word wrong lol.

Scaredpotter_Youwish

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Wow this is incredible!! I really like time travel fics and your Draco is so perfect.I think Imoogi is so cute!Guess who is going to stay up all night reading a fic

Dusk_Thief

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"Only one may climb back out if hell" -has no one deciphered this yet because I haven't seen it in the comments?

Aixa_Shadow

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I was recommended this story, so I gave it a try, I don't regret it, the idea is very good and the writing is fine. Thank you for writing this.

Chapter 1

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Not to be petty af but I am personally offended by the description of Harry's eyes as avada kedavra-green

Chapter 1

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Just starting this on the recommendation of my partner, and the first line is already just, wow. WOW!If I was browsing through a bookstore I would buy a novel on the strength of your first line alone. Possibly even a hardcover.

ReminisceAwry

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So I'm rereading this fic, not for the first time, as a way of maintaining my sanity while I await new chapters. With the ambitious goal of actually remembering to comment on each chapter. So I apologize if in the next few days you receive an annoyingly large amount of reviews from me. I had found the story after spending some time reading almost every story with the time travel tag in the Harry Potter archive and reading yours felt like a breath of fresh air. This story has repeatedly impressed me so much in terms of writing, plot, and the character development. I adore how you explore side characters and expand the world and the relationships, when usually stories that feature time travel tend to get smaller and smaller as time goes by. the narration aspect is also a lot of fun to read. Rereading this chapter, it's a lot of fun to compare Draco's character now to where he is later on in the story (nearing the end of 4th year). And it really helps to reinstate exactly what his initial motivation was at the start of the series.

Sherlock_the_black_cat

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'There could be worse things to end up as, he had thought lazily in his small cocoon of terror of his childhood bed with his illicit radio- worse things than ending up as something ridden by Potter.' Lol

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I love this story soooooooo much. so i return first chapter to read again. and now I really wonder harry in original world loves draco. I hope he also loves draco badly.

Kimi_Sades

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Me re reading this series after Book 5 is out and I'm up to date because I won't to see how much foreshadowing there is.

clinicallycynicallyobsessed

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Ready to reread the whole series because Draco timetravelling hits a good spot

neonponders

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wait this is good

neonponders

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i really like time travel fic, so this is gonna be interesting

DreadPirateWombat

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Lucius' A+ parenting.

Oopdidoop

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Only one may climb back out of hell. Eurydice, the lady who some guy tried to bring back from the dead in Greek mythology.Also how has no one pointed this out? “- worse things than ending up as something ridden by Potter.” Damn lmao

TheBookstore

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I can’t believe the mastery of your writing. I really really really can’t. I don’t know how you do it. It’s just.... wow. I am going to download this whole series so I can read it whenever I want.I’ve actually never read the Harry Potter books. I’ve only ever watched the end of the Chamber of Secrets. I found a fanfic once and loved the world (and Draco, who turned out to become my favorite character) and the rest is history. I learned of the plot & all the characters all through fanfic.I feel like reading this series is like reading the books for the first time. I read the whole thing in like 2-3 days, I could not put it down. I came back after getting to the most recent chapter to write comments on the stories.I can’t believe how much Draco has grown from this first book, to the 6th. I honestly can’t. I don’t know how you did it. And there’s still so much that needs to happen.Thank you for taking the time to write these. You’re so talented. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Chapter 1

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Best way to start my holiday reading this deliriously good piece of literature, thank you kind human

clear_has_an_account_now

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Oh god I can't believe I hadn't read this until now considering how fervently I check over the Harry Potter time travel tags - this already sounds amazing, and I am ready to spend a week binging!

Chapter 1

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only one can climb out of hell eurydice

Jean_F_J

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THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH FOR WRITING THIS INTERESTING AND AWESOME FICTION.I love this.Timetravelling is...I have no words.(๑`・ᴗ・´๑)(๑• . •๑)THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Jean_F_J

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Could I translate your amazing works into Chinese?😄ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~WOW w(°o°)w This fic is awesome.It is probably one of my favorite drarry fics right now.I really like your heart-lighted writing style.Your series has been translated into Russian and Spanish.And I just wonder whether I can translate it into Chinese.I really hope that more people can read this awesome drarry fic.If you agree, I will post it here on AO3,a Chinese website called SuiYuanJü and maybe on another Chinese web named Lofter.And, of course, I will credit your name and link back to the original.Thank you for writing such a wonderful story! :) XD

ishelpingfun

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just happened on this and omg... the PREMISE!!

Hope_Lovegood

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Interesting

ThatDonut

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As i read this for the third time tears are rolling down my cheeks whether this is because i am tired or just emotional from how much i love this series i don't know but i just want to tell you that every word is amazing

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Can I translate this story into Indonesian? I love your story so much that I want to translate it so that many Drarry lovers will know this amazing story! *>∇<ノI'll post it on Wattpad in Indonesian in an account called "Meishyabilla" if you agree. Of course I will still write your name as the author. I will be happy if you agree to it, otherwise it's okay.*´꒳`*

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Can I translate this story into Indonesian? I love your story so much that I want to translate it so that many Drarry lovers will know this amazing story! I'll post it on Wattpad in Indonesian in an account called "Meishyabilla" if you agree. Of course I will still write your name as the author. I will be happy if you agree to it, otherwise it's okay.

gavran

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Perhaps insanity was preferable…Fuck me up, why don’t you?

ravenous_mind

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noseless madman, oh my god

dilucsmainhoe

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interesting, i cabt wait to read more although i dont know how things will go. hmmm

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I love the name. And the inscription. It's very clever.

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Ecidyrue Llehfo tuokcabb mil cyamen oylnoBackwards isOnly one may climb back out of hell- Eurydice

Newt_Is_Precious

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I already love the inscription that's on the mirrorThe myth of eurydice is quite the sad one, but beautiful

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I'm rereading this whole series bc i love it so much. This series has been my current favourite piece of fiction since i read it like a month ago. I'm obsessed. When i'm at work I spend the whole day brainstorming in my head what might happen next. Amazing work I wish it were an original so it could get published and I could have it on my book shelf goddamn heart eyes. Draco and Snape's relationship is my favourite part; I HAVE cried.

raiining

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Well SHIT this looks goodHoly hell I am following the white rabbit…

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I've read your story and I love it, and it's one of the best Drarry fan stories I've ever read, and if you'll let me, your story in I want to translate Turkish Language. I want to share this story with the Turkish readers. I'm looking forward to the new chapters..

romance_cameron

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omg this'll be so good i just know it