Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The fan fiction genre has undergone an enemies-to-lovers story arc of its own.
Once largely dismissed by the literary world, writing that reimagines existing franchises, characters and stories has become highly sought after by publishers.
One such example is "Dramione," a subgenre of Harry Potter fan fiction that dreams up various situations in which adversaries Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger fall in love.
In August, Barnes & Noble devoted a table to two recent "Dramione"-inspired releases -- Rose in Chains by Julie Soto and The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley -- dubbing 2025 "The Year of 'Dramione.'"
"These books are based on the classic fan-fiction works that shaped the 'enemies to lovers' trope to be what it is today," the sign read.
