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The Pairing
Guns 'n' Handcuffs (aka: G'n'H) refers to the pairing of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy.
The Name Guns 'n' Handcuffs
How the Harry/Draco ship ended up being called Guns 'n' Handcuffs is sometimes a matter of confusion for newbies and non-participants. In fact, the two words were taken from two classic G'n'H fanfics; "Snitch!" by Alex supplied the guns part while Rhysenn's "Irresistible Poison" gave us handcuffs. Of course, many fans of the ship also appreciate the gutter associated with the name.
100 Reasons to Ship Harry/Draco
They are pretty and male
We like pretty males
Pretty males look very very very good together
Especially if they're TOGETHER together
Harry's hair is black and Draco's is blonde and we all know contrasts rule
It's all about the GATL
Which they so obviously have
The Wizarding World needs a shaking. This will shake them up quite well.
PoA
See above.
Because ferrets bounce. That's why.
Because a Hippogriff, who had just slashed Draco Malfoy, gets ridden long and hard by Harry Potter, inducing King-of-the-world-esque moments
Two words: Quidditch. Locker-rooms.
Because Draco swears he's going to get Potter. I mean, he swears it.
Because Draco is a Prefect and he can give orders, and Potter can't.
Because day needs night.
Because Harry is familiar with bullies, and familiarity breeds attraction, and attraction breeds hot, steamy...wooo! Getting carried away there...
They both know how to get under each other's skin without even trying.
Because the Sorting Hat almost put Harry in Slytherin.
Because Harry can talk to snakes. Especially Draco's snake.
Guns.
Handcuffs.
Draco likes green. Harry has green eyes. TEXT.
Fallen Wine Glass. (i.e. Adrastea's avatar)
They're both Seekers, which means they're both attracted to flying shiny things. Shiny things are pretty. The boys are pretty. Therefore they are both attracted to each other.
"I'll have you, Potter."
The CRANE! Also, Cuaron is obviously a shipper because of that
Draco drew a fairly large broomstick between Harry’s legs in that picture *cough*
Because on this ship, if you're naughty, you get tied up on the mainmast with Draco.
It's the largest Draco ship and the third largest ship in SCUSA. I think that speaks for itself.
Because the pulling-hair-means-I-love-you rule applies.
Because they're too good to be given to some lowly wizard.
Because the fics are flexible--angst to fluff to drama to sap.
Because the boys are flexible.
Because we like flexible.
It's guttery!
It's cute!
It's popular to boot!
Because Tom and Dan love each other, really.
Because we are now MAINSTREAM!!!
They're both Seekers, which means they're both attracted to flying shiny things. Also, they both fly. And Harry's eyes and glasses are shiny. Hence, Draco is attracted to him.
Because do you really notice your "worst enemy's" hair "shining in the sunlight"? Yeah. Exactly.
Because they can't writhe around in the mud ALONE
Because I really don't want to have to find something productive to do with my time
Because they were meant to be together.
Because Harry needs someone to kill Lucius for and Draco needs someone to denounce Voldemort for.
<li>Because the other option is het.
Because I don't like the other option.
Because it amuses me vastly.
Because I said.
The UST!
Both characters are INCREDIBLY gorgeous!
Because it's just so much fun to watch homophobes writhe in discomfort when we rant about the latest H/D fic.
<li>The other option other than het is what you can find in everyday romance novels.
Because you prolly went out and bought a ferret after GOF came out.
It's not everyday you imagine Draco dressed as Olivia Newton John
Because.
To piss the homophobes off!
Because het is oh-so-last-season!
Because it's addictive.
And we have to feed the addiction.
It's simply irresistible!
Even the French think we're canon!
Because Draco wants to have Harry. (OotP canon!)
Because note-writing does cultivate romance!
Because it's the obvious choice.
Because Tinsel Isn't Just For Trees.
Because it isn't a ferret in Draco's pocket...
Because the GnH shippers ROCK!
We give out Gutter Packs to our newbies.
With plushie dolls.
And we have a trademarked scent!
We're awesome and we give major glompings to any and all newbies.
We genuinely love Harry and Draco to death.
Harry and Draco are just that - Harry and Draco. The words roll off your tongue as if it were the most natural thing in the world. HarryandDraco...
Theirloveissocanon. *sticks out tongue* Yes, it is!
Everyone on the ship is an AWESOME writer, as proved by our cookie jar.
We won't have it any other way.
We threaten death by chocolate frog if you don't immediately fall in love with GnH.
It'd be impossible to read any Schnoogle H/D fic and not be converted instantly.
Because Harry frequently attempts to steal the pimp cane and there's no better guard than Draco. Which usually results in Draco USING the cane on Harry and so on. ^_~
See reasons 9 and 10.
Because supersexyblondes truly do belong with NotHarryPotters.
Because DRACO is getting SLASHED by a HIPPOGRIFF's RANDOM MUSINGS. [/blatant P's LJ hint]
Because they shag in fireplaces!
The obvious UST that needs to become RST.
It’s not chemistry it’s alchemy.
Harry/Draco can adapt itself to your mood
Intense and Passionate.
Contrast and compare, clash and collide
They can grow old together or die apart.
Move in together or move on.
They can kiss in the light of day and walk around planning their wedding.
They can try to sneak in precious time together under the cover of the night during war.
They can love each other deeply yet hate each other.
They can fuck each other, hurt each other.
They can make love in the sweetest most incredibly hot and sensual way possible.
Every single scenario can be believable.
The relationship can change with taste, style and perspective, and still be the same, still be real, still be Harry and Draco.
HBP. Enough said.
Because Harry is canonically becoming obsessed with Draco Malfoy.
Because even Ron notices this.
Because Ron's already getting mad.
Because Harry and Draco are violent, and violence breeds passion.
Because Harry was worried about Draco.
Because Draco almost did an unforgivable curse on Harry, thus, he risked Azkaban. That means love. Or UST.
Because hatred is only the beginning.
For the gutter.
Wall slamming.
We have the best authors.
For the passion.
Because Harry's so heterosexual, his first kiss with a girl was "wet".
For the handshake that almost was.
Because who needs a damsel in distress when there's a Draco in over his head?
Because there doesn't have to be a happily ever after.
Because Draco isn't sunshine and roses and Harry needs something real.
Because black and red is so last book.
Because Draco's more important than Quidditch.
Because black and white make grey, and that's the color of Snape's underpants when James showed them to the world all those years ago. ZOMG karma!!!one!!1! (that was a joke. Mostly.)
Because they're both too old for Hogwarts.
Because Dumbledore believes in Draco.
Because nothing good comes without a fight, and they've fought like crazy for six years.
Because Draco was sitting in a tree and Harry caught him.
Because Hermione notices and she's good in such matters.
Because we're the only ship to have a canon bathroom and Astronomy tower scene.
Because don't tell me you don't see it in the books.
Because Harry is quickly becoming obsessed with Draco Malfoy.
Because Harry slashes Draco in a Hogwarts bathroom.
Because no one likes Oedipal complexes OR Spider-man references.
Because Harry needs to see where Draco keeps coming secretly.
For the angst, the fluff, and the snark.
Original 99 Reasons compiled by Al Riddle, Spookykat, IDroppedARice, slumber, EternityDiamonds, greenfairy, Klave, treeperson, Digital, Anya Malfoy, alex25, Tanyaneko, Diamond Angel, ForestEyes, and Tiarny. The remaining reasons were added by the G'n'H crew.
Ship Information
History
On 19th December, 2001 the first Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy SHIP thread was started at SCUSA by Alex. A number of other eager gutterpirates soon hopped aboard. Since then, G'n'H has remained one of the most popular ships in SCUSA, usually on the first page of the sub-forum.
An archived list of all G'n'H threads at FA can be found at gunsnhandcuffs.scarlet-serpent.net
G'n'H Shipper Terms
A compiled list of terms, written by Kirsty, is available here on the website.
Flag
The Official Flag of G'n'H as designed by Rosemary Sage can be found here
Captain
The current captain of G'n'H is PhoenixSong and the 1st Lieutenant is Kirsty.
G'n'H Resources
Our Fan Contributions
The pairing of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy has inspired creativity in interested fans for years. As a result, there is a massive amount of H/D fanfic available on the web, and the possibilities for discovering new fics are nearly unlimited. While quality H/D fic can be found at nearly any Harry Potter or general fanfic archive or collective, G'n'H provides several resources for locating and recommending new fics.
Our website contains a list of sixty recommended H/D fanfics for your reading pleasure. The fics listed often come up in conversation on G'n'H and are considered recommended reading for fans of the pairing.
Further possibilities can be located using the H/D pairing thread in the Cruisin' sub-forum of FA's Sorting forum. Users can plug their own fics, recommend favourites or find new fics.
Additional links for websites and communities that archive H/D fic can be found here
The Community
The official G'n'H website is located here and maintained by Essa.
The official G'n'H livejournal community is located here
The current G'n'H cookie jar (for drabbles, ficlets and portions of fics) is available here
The Rolling Cookie Challenge (Miettes des mots) is located here
A list of past and current G'n'H members is available here
G'n'H Shipper Memories can be found here
Joining G'n'H
Interested new members are advised to visit the web page for information about the ship and to complete an optional contact form.
Teh Vow
I, ________, vow to never let the SS Guns 'n' Handcuffs appear on the second page of the SCUSA forum. I shall post as much as possible, and in the event that my ship somehow sinks down to the second page, I shall bring it back up as soon as I can with new questions, if need be, and on-topic posts to keep the mods happy and the ship respectable. I also vow to never hesitate in posting if there are new questions to be answered. At least until my ship defeats the others, I solemnly swear that I, indeed, am up to no good.
The Newbie Pack
Harry & Draco Delights, various plushies, plus some Sexy Person TM, a pop-up version of a very well known book, gutter, sweets, guns and handcuffs, an Al plushie, gutter, thongs, tinsel, gutter, miniature versions of the fangirls, and gutter. Oh, and maybe some gutter thrown in for good measure.
--Ithaca 07:54, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
