English · Slang Attested

Draco in Leather Pants

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any fanon interpretation of the character Draco Malfoy that portrays him as a romantic "bad boy" or otherwise downplays his unfavorable qualities.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

To describe the Draco Trilogy is to locate this particular fan fiction as “het” with “harry/ draco” undertones and is the origin of the “Draco in Leather Pants” trope.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any fictional character written or reinterpreted by fans as appealingly roguish or evil.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Clothes

Common questions

What does “Draco in Leather Pants” mean?

Any fanon interpretation of the character Draco Malfoy that portrays him as a romantic "bad boy" or otherwise downplays his unfavorable qualities.

Is “Draco in Leather Pants” formal or informal?

Draco in Leather Pants is generally slang.