Holiday drabbles 27: Waiting on the Astronomy Tower
Title: Waiting on the Astronomy Tower Sequel to Waiting Under the Mistletoe
Author: enchanted_jae
Characters: Harry/Draco, Hermione, Ron, Luna
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Suggestion, creature fic
Word count: 635
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of JK Rowling, et al. This fic/drabble was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for:
★ AdventDrabbles #27 - Mistletoe
★ dracoharry100 Christmas Challenge 2014 #27 - Starlight
★ Holiday Dove drabbles #124 - Joy to...you for geinahop
Summary: Harry finds Draco waiting for him.
Harry quelled the nervous fluttering in his stomach, straightened his shoulders, and began the long climb up the steps of the Astronomy Tower.
~*~
"There must be some way to avoid it, Harry," said Hermione. "Mated for life?! It's a barbaric notion. One simple kiss does not a life-long commitment make. I'll do some research on the subject of Veela matings."
~*~
"It's not something to be taken lightly, mate," Ron said gruffly, giving Harry's shoulder a sympathetic squeeze. "You shouldn't have snogged the git, but I reckon you were compelled to, being his mate and all. Hermione can read up on the subject all she wants, but it isn't going to change things."
~*~
"Shame on you, Harry," chided Luna. "Draco is utterly wrecked. He believes you have rejected him. I can't imagine how awful I would have felt, had Neville turned his back on me. Veela are very sensitive, Harry. I know that you and Draco have a history of animosity between you, but I believe it's because of your unfulfilled mating bond. Give him a chance, Harry. He deserves it, and so do you. You two can be very happy together. Go to him now. He's waiting on the Astronomy Tower."
~*~
Harry jammed one hand in the pocket of his coat, clutching the tangled object inside. By the time he reached the top of the steps, he had to pause to catch his breath...only to lose it again in a rush at the sight that met his eyes.
Malfoy was standing with his back to Harry, leaning over the parapet and gazing up at the clear night sky. Illuminated only by starlight, his pale hair gleamed, and Harry took a halting step closer, wanting to touch the silky strands. Harry's shoe made a barely audible scuffing sound on the stone floor, and Malfoy's head snapped around. His eyes widened, and his lips parted slightly. He took a half step forward, then drew up short. He lowered his eyes and hunched his shoulders.
Harry knew he was the cause of Malfoy's defeated posture, and he had an urge to comfort him. Harry cleared his throat. "Um, hi," he said, voice uncertain.
Malfoy's gaze flicked up, and an equally uncertain smile tipped his lips up slightly. "Hi," he whispered.
Harry took a hesitant step closer. "Luna convinced me to give you...to give us a chance," he said.
Malfoy's face brightened, but his voice remained cautious. "She did?"
Harry nodded and withdrew the mangled sprig of mistletoe from his pocket, wincing at its sorry state. "I thought...well, I thought we could try that kiss again," he mumbled, eyes on the flagstones.
Malfoy approached and rescued the mistletoe from Harry's nervous clutch. "I'd like that," he said. He held the mistletoe aloft between them, then leaned in and brushed Harry's lips with his own.
Harry's stomach fluttered again, as if Veela wings had manifested there. He reached out and curled one hand in the collar of Malfoy's robes, tugging him closer as he kissed Malfoy back. Warmth blossomed in Harry's chest and trickled down, pooling into heat at his groin. He moaned and swept his tongue over Malfoy's bottom lip.
Malfoy opened for him, and Harry's tongue delved inside, tasting and exploring. He drew back only when his head grew light from lack of oxygen. "Wow," Harry breathed, licking his lips and shivering at the lingering flavor of Malfoy's kiss.
Malfoy gave him a genuine smile this time. "Joy to...you," he murmured, eyes sparkling with delight.
Harry was feeling more confident about the situation than he had mere moments before. He returned the smile and said, "Joy to us."
Author: enchanted_jae
Characters: Harry/Draco, Hermione, Ron, Luna
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Suggestion, creature fic
Word count: 635
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of JK Rowling, et al. This fic/drabble was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for:
★ AdventDrabbles #27 - Mistletoe
★ dracoharry100 Christmas Challenge 2014 #27 - Starlight
★ Holiday Dove drabbles #124 - Joy to...you for geinahop
Summary: Harry finds Draco waiting for him.
Harry quelled the nervous fluttering in his stomach, straightened his shoulders, and began the long climb up the steps of the Astronomy Tower.
~*~
"There must be some way to avoid it, Harry," said Hermione. "Mated for life?! It's a barbaric notion. One simple kiss does not a life-long commitment make. I'll do some research on the subject of Veela matings."
~*~
"It's not something to be taken lightly, mate," Ron said gruffly, giving Harry's shoulder a sympathetic squeeze. "You shouldn't have snogged the git, but I reckon you were compelled to, being his mate and all. Hermione can read up on the subject all she wants, but it isn't going to change things."
~*~
"Shame on you, Harry," chided Luna. "Draco is utterly wrecked. He believes you have rejected him. I can't imagine how awful I would have felt, had Neville turned his back on me. Veela are very sensitive, Harry. I know that you and Draco have a history of animosity between you, but I believe it's because of your unfulfilled mating bond. Give him a chance, Harry. He deserves it, and so do you. You two can be very happy together. Go to him now. He's waiting on the Astronomy Tower."
~*~
Harry jammed one hand in the pocket of his coat, clutching the tangled object inside. By the time he reached the top of the steps, he had to pause to catch his breath...only to lose it again in a rush at the sight that met his eyes.
Malfoy was standing with his back to Harry, leaning over the parapet and gazing up at the clear night sky. Illuminated only by starlight, his pale hair gleamed, and Harry took a halting step closer, wanting to touch the silky strands. Harry's shoe made a barely audible scuffing sound on the stone floor, and Malfoy's head snapped around. His eyes widened, and his lips parted slightly. He took a half step forward, then drew up short. He lowered his eyes and hunched his shoulders.
Harry knew he was the cause of Malfoy's defeated posture, and he had an urge to comfort him. Harry cleared his throat. "Um, hi," he said, voice uncertain.
Malfoy's gaze flicked up, and an equally uncertain smile tipped his lips up slightly. "Hi," he whispered.
Harry took a hesitant step closer. "Luna convinced me to give you...to give us a chance," he said.
Malfoy's face brightened, but his voice remained cautious. "She did?"
Harry nodded and withdrew the mangled sprig of mistletoe from his pocket, wincing at its sorry state. "I thought...well, I thought we could try that kiss again," he mumbled, eyes on the flagstones.
Malfoy approached and rescued the mistletoe from Harry's nervous clutch. "I'd like that," he said. He held the mistletoe aloft between them, then leaned in and brushed Harry's lips with his own.
Harry's stomach fluttered again, as if Veela wings had manifested there. He reached out and curled one hand in the collar of Malfoy's robes, tugging him closer as he kissed Malfoy back. Warmth blossomed in Harry's chest and trickled down, pooling into heat at his groin. He moaned and swept his tongue over Malfoy's bottom lip.
Malfoy opened for him, and Harry's tongue delved inside, tasting and exploring. He drew back only when his head grew light from lack of oxygen. "Wow," Harry breathed, licking his lips and shivering at the lingering flavor of Malfoy's kiss.
Malfoy gave him a genuine smile this time. "Joy to...you," he murmured, eyes sparkling with delight.
Harry was feeling more confident about the situation than he had mere moments before. He returned the smile and said, "Joy to us."