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1. maybe I've tried other things (but nothing can capture the sting) by Pepsi_lover27

   Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • No category
   • Work in Progress

   15 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
   • Draco Malfoy
   • Blaise Zabini
   • Harry Potter
   • Pansy Parkinson
   • Ron Weasley
   • Hermione Granger
   • Lucius Malfoy
   • Severus Snape
   • Narcissa Black Malfoy
   • Alternate Universe - No Voldemort (Harry Potter)
   • Angst
   • Suicidal Thoughts
   • Suicide Attempt
   • Suicidal Draco Malfoy
   • Self-Harm
   • Implied/Referenced Self-Harm
   • Self-Harming Draco Malfoy
   • Child Abuse
   • Implied/Referenced Child Abuse
   • Abusive Lucius Malfoy
   • Physical Abuse
   • Verbal Abuse
   • Gay Draco Malfoy
   • Bisexual Harry Potter
   • Draco Malfoy Needs a Hug
   • Draco Malfoy is Bad at Feelings
   • Draco Malfoy Angst
   • Draco Malfoy & Pansy Parkinson Friendship
   • Draco Malfoy & Blaise Zabini Friendship
   • Draco Malfoy Whump
   • Hogwarts Astronomy Tower
   • Title from a Gigi Perez Song
   • Good Severus Snape
   • Mentor Severus Snape
   • Narcissa Black Malfoy & Severus Snape Friendship
   • Out of Character
   • Not Canon Compliant
   • Crying
   • Flashbacks
   • No Smut
   • Angst and Hurt/Comfort
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort

   Summary

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   In the beginning of fifth year, Draco Malfoy decides that he has had enough. He attempts suicide.
   This story follows Draco's (and his friends) journey through the aftermath of the attempt.
   Unexpectedly, he becomes timid friends with his (ex) enemy(s), how will he navigate the new found friendships? How will he cope with his crippling mental health?

    

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   TWS: Suicide (attempt), Self Harm, Child Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts !! Please be careful !!

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   5,623

   Chapters:

   4/?

   Comments:

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   Kudos:

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