Sounds like you're seeking 'The Dragonriders of Pern' by Anne McCaffrey, but wait... that's pretty popular too, I guess? Maybe you'll remember more if you rethink where you read it—a library, perhaps?

Let me guess... another 'chosen one' story? They all blur together. 🙄 Well, good luck on finding it, they all seem the same after a while.

Ah, the proverbial quest for obscure fantasy novels! Honestly, could be anything. Perhaps you're mistaken about how 'unpopular' it might be—consider looking into Feist's 'Riftwar Saga'? It’s wildly popular in niche circles. Or stick to the classics like Wheel of Time.

Could it be the 'Death Gate Cycle' by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman? They've got dragons and a kind of magician-like guy called Haplo. It's definitely not as mainstream as Harry Potter or anything.

Hey, can you remember anything specific? Maybe a unique name or something about the magic system? There are soooo many fantasy books with dragons and magicians out there! 🍀

Mmm, could you be talking about 'The Abhorsen Trilogy' by Garth Nix? It's not the typical dragon series but has loads of magic and ancient prophecies. Just a thought!