MHPD Multi-Choice Poll: Draco's Arc & Content Limits (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

After Chapter 23, I’ve hit a creative wall regarding Draco's next steps. Before making a firm decision on the direction ahead, I need a quick clarification from you all on story scope and content limits.

Where We Stand, Story Title & Overall Scope:

Given the story's title and the comments and messages I've gotten, I know a lot of you picked up this fic specifically to see Draco put in his place, and that has been fun for me to write. However, on his current trajectory, I can't take him much further without repeating the same acts and dynamics over and over, and I don't want the story to get repetitive or boring for you.

My writing style is very discovery-driven. This story was originally planned for only 15-20 chapters, but because of all the fun dynamics we’ve explored along the way, it's already expanded significantly. But as it stands right now, after Chapter 23, there are really only one or two things left I can do with his character under the current boundaries before his arc hits a natural plateau.

If we keep Draco on his current trajectory without new escalation, his arc will reach its resolution over the coming chapters, leading to a tighter overall story (around 40+ chapters). If we choose to escalate his arc with fresh dynamics, the extra plot lines will probably expand the fic out to 50 - 60+ chapters.

The Five Possible Paths Ahead for Draco:

Without giving away explicit spoilers, as I outline the rest of his arc, I really only see five potential paths for Draco moving forward:

Extreme Humiliation & Degradation: Pushing into high-escalation territory with more people and public humiliation. Goes well beyond Chapter 23.

Lesser / Private Humiliation & Degradation: Slightly increasing from his current level of humiliation, but keeping it private with only a few more people involved. The wider wizarding public never finds out.

Almost "Sweet" Humiliation & Degradation (Private Version): Still bottom of the hierarchy, but softening his role into a more accepted dynamic within the household/group behind closed doors.

Almost "Sweet" Humiliation & Degradation (Public Version): Still bottom of the hierarchy, but humiliation comes from the wider public knowing what he's been reduced to.

Fade into the Background: Resolving his current trajectory over the coming chapters and shifting focus to other characters.

My original plan was for Draco to do something in Chapter 26 that causes him to unintentionally anger Harry for the first time. Up until now, everything done to Draco has been driven by the women in the story, with Harry simply going along for the ride as a by-product of his relationships with Daphne, Narcissa, and Astoria.

Chapter 26 is/was set to change that.

Up until now, we've seen the best version of Harry, as he is happy and in love. Post-Chapter 26 will give us a chance to see a crueller Harry, reminiscent of who he was during the war and why those not on his side are still wary of him at best and terrified at worst.

The Big Picture:

Regardless of which route we take, the ultimate destination remains the same: ending the main fic with the final hierarchy and dynamics fully established, followed by a sporadic series of occasional future vignettes after I transition to the next main story.

Before I write myself into a corner, I need to know your exact limits so I don't write content or expand the scope in a way that turns you off.

Why Voting Closes Soon:

Since Chapter 26 is scheduled to be posted Thursday after next, this poll will have a shorter duration than usual and close this Tuesday, 10/11/26. I need enough time to edit the chapter depending on your votes, either keeping or writing out this "inciting incident."

Story Length & Scope Preferences:

OPTION 1: Escalate Draco's Arc (Full Story 50–60+ Chapters). Keep putting Draco in his place with new escalation. I want the extra content and want the entire fic running 50 to 60+ total chapters.

OPTION 2: Focus Elsewhere / Sideline Draco (Full Story 40+ Chapters). Keep Draco on his current path and let him fade to the background. Shift focus entirely to other characters and wrap up around Chapter 40+.

Content Dealbreakers (Select any that would cause you to SKIP chapters or DROP the story):

DEALBREAKER 1: I will drop/skip if there is Magical Gender Transformation. No forced or voluntary full gender swaps.

DEALBREAKER 2: I will drop/skip if there is Femboy / Cross-Dressing / Sissy Content. No physical body alterations to make Draco feminine or forced cross-dressing.

DEALBREAKER 3: I will drop/skip if there is Male-on-Male (M/M) Sexual Content. No sexual acts involving Draco with other men.

NO DEALBREAKERS: I'm happy to read wherever the story goes.

Refresher: Original Options (For Context)

Below is a quick reminder of the concepts from last month's poll that fall under these dealbreakers. While the exact scenarios listed in the last poll have changed as the story has moved past points they would've been introduced, voting on the dealbreakers above tells me which of these core elements are off-limits for you:

(Magical gender change, either willing or via another): Either a forced magic gender transformation into female in private, and a male facade in public, or a permanent public change.

(Male-on-Male / Pet): Draco broken by Blaise/Theodore, becoming Blaise & Theodore's personal pet.

(Femboy / Sissy either willingly or via another): Physically altered to be softer/feminine while remaining male; forced cross-dressing and submission.

Voting Instructions:

⚠️ Please take a moment to read the full post before casting your vote! Understanding where the plot stands and why Chapter 26 is a turning point will help you make the best choices for the story's direction.

• Please select ONE [OPTION] for story direction.

• Select ANY [DEALBREAKER] that would cause you to drop the story or skip chapters.

(Note: Chapter length is directly tied to plot scope. Escalating Draco = 50-60+ chapters. Sidelining Draco = 40+ chapters.)

Match your choices to the numbered options in the poll below.

NOTE: For anyone worried about dealbreakers, rest assured that the next HP story (the one that won our July poll) is on the way. I'll find a way to fit it into the schedule so you have that to look forward to regardless of how this poll shakes out.