Diversity Awareness Rec #23

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Title of work: A Time to Cast Away Stones
Author/Artist/Creator: deathjunke
Medium: Fic
Featured character of color: Padma
Pairing, if any: Dudley/Padma
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 11,174
Summary: It was the only differentiating trait about them. It was the only thing that had protected Harry from shame, pain, and self-loathing from Vernon.
Reccer: wwmrsweasleydo
Why you are reccing this: This is a long fic. It's a disturbing one with sexual abuse at its centre.. It's an uplifting story, though, ultimately. It is one of survival. It is written with great sympathy, but never becomes maudlin, angry or sentimental. It's the story of how (with Padma's help) Dudley rebuilds his life and learns his own self-worth. It's really well worth a read sometime when you're feeling strong.

Title of work: Three
Author/Artist/Creator: deathjunke
Medium: Art
Featured character of color: Padma
Pairing, if any: Dudley/Padma
Rating: PG
Summary: He loved her. He really did. And just when he thought he couldn't love her more she proves him wrong.
Reccer: wwmrsweasleydo
Why you are reccing this: It is the sequel in art to the fic above and it's one of the most joyous pieces of art I've ever seen. It's made more poignant by knowing Dudley's background from the fic, but even without that, the hope and happiness of this family is irresistible.

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