Title: Taking The Next Step
Author:
lrthunderCharacters: Harry/Padma (primary); Ron/Parvati (secondary)
Prompt number: #181
Word Count: 1391
Rating: R
Warnings: Nudity, sex
Summary: Harry wants to take the next step with Padma, if only Parvati would quiet down.
Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to any of the characters, nor am I making any money off of this story.
Author’s Notes: I know the prompt had a preferred rating of NC-17, but the way the story developed only called for a rating of R.
Taking The Next Step
Harry wanted to take the next step with Padma. They had been dating for a couple of months now, but the most they had done was snogging. He knew Padma wanted to have sex with him, and he definitely wanted to have sex with her. Yet, both times they had tried sleeping together at Grimmauld Place, it had ended badly.
After the second time, Harry figured it out. Even though he had gone through great lengths to clean it up, it still looked like a dark wizard's house. Maybe he should sell it and get his own flat. In the meantime, he would suggest that they sleep together at her flat.
Padma shook her head when he made that suggestion. "It's not a good idea, Harry."
He looked at her, puzzled. "Why? I mean, your place isn't like Grimmauld Place."
"I know, but you know that I share a flat with Parvati, right?"
"But you have different bedrooms," he pointed out. "Unless you're afraid that we would disturb her."
Padma laughed. "That's not the problem. The problem is that sometimes she disturbs me."
Harry's eyes widened. "She wouldn't…"
His girlfriend nodded. "She would."
He reached over and touched her hand. "Padma, let's try something. I have a few ideas that might help. Are you willing to try?"
She smiled. "Of course."
"Then how about this Saturday night. Who knows? Maybe Parvati will spend the night over at someone else's place," Harry suggested.
* * * * * *
When Harry arrived at Padma's flat, she answered the door wearing nothing but a robe. They kissed as he walked inside. "Where's Parvati?"
"She's at Lavender's. I don't know how long she'll be there, so let's make the most of it," Padma said. Harry heard the sound of running water in the distance. "I'm preparing a bath for the both of us. Something to help us relax."
"That sounds good to me."
Harry undressed as Padma went to check on the bath. That was one of the best things about magical flats: the bathrooms were large enough so that the bathtubs could be magically expanded if necessary. By the time Harry finished undressing, she was already in the tub, the bubbles hiding her body. She grinned and beckoned him forward with her finger.
He grinned and slid into the tub behind her. Padma moaned as she leaned back, allowing his hands to caress her breasts. "Padma, this was a good idea."
"I was in Ravenclaw, and you were only a Gryffindor," she teased.
"Cute."
She giggled as he kissed her neck. "You know, as much as I like sharing a bath with you, I would like sharing a bed with you even more," he said.
"Are you trying to take me to bed, Harry Potter?" Padma teased again.
"You were in Ravenclaw, and I was only in Gryffindor. I'm sure you can figure out my intentions," Harry said dryly.
* * * * * *
Harry could tell Padma was nervous. Even though they had been naked in the bath together, the water and bubbles had covered up most of her body. She had asked him to wait as she put on a robe. He left the tub, dried off and wrapped a towel around his waist. He led her to her room and closed the door behind them.
He whispered assurances to her as they kissed. His hands gently untied her robe. She blushed, but let it fall to the floor. "It's okay," he assured her again.
"I know."
They kissed again, this time more passionately. As they continued snogging, Harry could tell she was gaining more confidence. She began grinding her body against his and moaned loudly as his arms traveled down her back.
"Make love to me, Harry," Padma whispered.
Harry had waited to hear those words. Grinning, he kissed her again as he guided her to the bed. He positioned himself on top of her and was about to enter her when he heard a noise.
"What's wrong, Harry?" she asked, annoyed that he had stopped.
"Listen."
They listened carefully. He thought he heard some moaning coming from the other side of the wall. "Is that what I think it is?" Padma asked uncertainly.
"I thought your sister was gone for the night," Harry replied.
"She was," Padma said. She looked worried.
"What's wrong?"
Before she could reply, a scream penetrated the air. Harry fought the urge to rush into the other room. He knew it was a scream of pleasure, instead of one of pain. He didn't know who was shagging Parvati, but it sounded like they were having a good time. Meanwhile, Padma was looking more and more hesitant.
"I'm sorry, Harry, but I don't know if I can do this."
Harry was crestfallen. He knew she wanted to make love to him. He didn't want her sister's own activities to prevent her from doing what she wanted to do. "Padma, we can just take it nice and slowly. It sounds like Parvati's having a good time, but don't feel pressured to do anything you don't want to do."
Padma smiled. "You're so sweet, Harry."
"Besides, if you don't want your sister pressuring you, I know a trick or two," he grinned. He rolled away from her, pulled on some shorts and grabbed his wand. "I'll be back shortly."
"Don't interrupt Parvati. She can be angry if anyone interrupts her," Padma warned.
"She won't know I'm there," Harry promised.
He knew she was skeptical, but he knew Parvati and her lover wouldn't spot him. Before he left Padma's room, he cast a Disillusionment Charm on himself and then walked over to Parvati's room. The sounds of sex grew louder as he approached. The door was ajar. He risked a peek inside.
Parvati was riding an unknown male on the bed. Harry pointed his wand and cast the Muffliato Charm, followed by the Silencing Charm. He grinned as he slipped out of the room. Parvati would think Padma cast the Silencing Charm, but neither she nor her lover would know about the other spell.
He returned to Padma's room, closed the door and locked it. Padma looked at him curiously. "Hopefully, your sister won't interrupt us. She'll probably guess I cast a Silencing Charm, but she won't know of the other spell I used."
Padma smiled. "That should help."
"Now, where were we?"
* * * * * *
Harry woke to the feeling of hands caressing his chest. He opened his eyes and saw Padma smiling at him. "Good morning, Harry."
"Good morning. Did you sleep well?"
She giggled. "Yes, but for a moment there, I thought we weren't going to get any sleep."
Harry blushed as he remembered how late in the night they had spent having sex. Once Padma knew she wouldn't have to listen to her sister, she had given herself fully to him. Her moans and cries had spurred him on. His favorite position had been when she was on top. Their lovemaking seemed to go on forever.
"Are you hungry? Maybe I can bring you some breakfast in bed," Harry suggested.
Padma smiled and kissed him. "That would be wonderful. Parvati's probably still sleeping, so the kitchen is all yours."
He got out of bed and pulled on his shorts and shirt. He went to the kitchen and started making breakfast. He almost missed a familiar redhead sitting at the kitchen table. He froze and turned around.
"Morning, Harry. Some night, huh?" Ron asked, smirking.
Ron and Parvati were grinning at him. Harry blushed. "Ron, don't tell me you…"
Ron nodded. "Come on, Harry. Did you really think Muffliato was going to work? When we realized someone put a Silencing Charm on us, we thought it was Padma. Then I heard a buzzing sound."
Harry groaned.