What you should know before reading Dystopia for the first (or subsequent) time.

I have a very soft spot for Dystopia. Of all the stories I have written, this one was the most technically challenging due to the reverse chronological timeline.

I deleted the original version last night. This version is a re-write. I have made minor structural changes to the story so that it flows a little more smoothly. More importantly, there was a non-consensual sex scene at the end of the part where Draco gets drunk at his father's party, which I have edited out in this version because the story never really required it to work.

Instead, the current version now presents attempted non-consensual sex, because I disagree with Hermione forgiving him in the original version of this story where he does go ahead with the foul deed. And I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Dystopia was written five years ago and since then, I've received a few concerned reviews and the odd PM suggesting to me that the original version of this story trivialises rape, glorifies rape culture and is not really true to Hermione's character.

Sure, there are more disturbing scenes out there on ffnet and there is plenty of contentious material in books and on screen, but that doesn't justify my adding to it. Additionally, I'm writing fantasy fanfic romance here. Not crime drama or other forms of contemporary fiction where issues like rape and it's treatment can perhaps be dealt with in a more nuanced and thoughtful manner. I'm not saying it can't happen in fanfic, just not in THIS fanfic.

And it is because I write romance, that I feel somewhat responsible for portraying relationships that are unhealthy and then championing them. Ffnet's readership is also very young, and I cannot ignore this fact. I can champion Draco and Hermione, but not what he does to her in the original version of Dystopia and her eventual forgiveness of his actions. He needn't have gone all the way to have his epiphany, and so I have removed that element from the story. The original version is still available on Granger Enchanted, which is an age-restricted site so you will need to create an account to access it.

Below, is the original information attached to this story.

WRITTEN FOR DMHG FIC EXCHANGE 2009, for RIPTEY

Title: Dystopia
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling and no money is being made from this story.
Warnings: There is a dub-con/non-con-ish type scene that may offend some readers.
Summary: Kidnapped and expecting to be abandoned to his fate, Draco Malfoy writes a personal account of recent life, love and loss after the end of the Second Wizarding War. His story encompasses two unforgivable acts, a wedding, a divorce, a kidnapping and maybe, just maybe...a rescue.
Notes: As per the recipient's request, this story is DH-compliant, except for the DH epilogue. You will not find any mention of receding hairlines (not that there is anything wrong with a receding hairline). The scenes are presented in reverse, chronological order (i.e. we are moving backwards in time). Draco is not particularly nice, nor is he especially evil. And I know I'm crazy to attempt first and second person POVs, present and past tense, all laid out in a backwards story. But if you can't be adventurous in an anonymous exchange, then bah! :)
Note to Riptey: I was pleased to receive your request because I really liked 'Touch and Go', which ended up inspiring this piece. However, I think 'Dystopia' is a bit darker than the NYE reunion-type fic you asked for. If so, I apologise. I tried to include all the key elements. The Steve Zissou quote is inspired and perfect for D/Hr. It's in there, as is the break-up, the NYE moment, the not-so-nice Draco and the absence of Dramione kids. There is one child in the story and despite it not being epilogue-compliant, I've still called him 'James' (as he is known in the DH epilogue). I do hope you like this. I had an absolute blast writing it!

RIPTEY'S REQUEST DETAILS
You are creating a gift for: Riptey.
Would you prefer an art or fic gift?: fic
Song, Poem, or Quote (title/original creator) (optional):"You know I'm not good at apologizing, so I'll just skip it if it's all the same to you." - Steve Zissou, 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'.
Describe your ideal gift in as few words/keywords as possible (plus rating): Post-Hogwarts, canon-compliant except epilogue. I'd like to see Draco and Hermione who had a relationship and broke up but are still in love with each other, and they encounter one another somehow on New Year's Eve and either spend one last night together or get back together. The quote can apply to either of them.
Dealbreakers (absolute no-no's): current other pairings for either Draco or Hermione (mentions of the past are fine), Draco being really nice, either of them having children.