Tough Love

[dracogotgame]

Title: Tough Love
Rating: R
Word Count: 2,417
Characters: Harry/Draco, James Sirius Potter
Warning: Angst, injury
Summary: James made a stupid bet and ended up badly hurt. His father has had enough.
Author's notes: Written for February's JMDC Challenge for the prompt: bet/wager. This is really not my best work, but the prompt wouldn't leave me

Comments

[roelliej]

Although we have no children, I can completely understand Draco's anger and angst. :-(

The conversation between father and son was absolutely touching. :D

I really loved it, hon! :D

-xxx-

P.S. : I wonder why you gave this story a R-rating. A PG-rating would be more suitable to my opinion, but that's just me being a hairsplitter :P

[dracogotgame]

Thank you so much, darling! That is wonderful of you to say because I was feeling very not-so-good about this one. I feel way better now :D

Ah, about the high rating. Mostly, because there's mentions of an injured child. Personally, I would mark it as PG myself but you never know what a reader may or may not want to look at so I figured, yeah let's play it safe ;)

Thank you for reading and for being as lovely as always *hugs*

[capitu]

Aww, this got me all teary. I loved the blend between panic, fury and worry. And Draco admitting he might have a spot for James. It sounds like he has a spot for all their children though. This was lovely. <3

[dracogotgame]

Thank you, darling <3

I agree, Draco is doing a pretty good job as the stern parent but he has a soft spot for his little boy ;) And the rest of his brood.

I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for reading!

[sophie_french]

I've loved this. Showing Draco and Harry as parents is hard, as I have experienced it myself, and you did really great on that. I love how you managed to balance Draco's feelings between anger, fear and his willingness to do the right thing. Well done! :)

[dracogotgame]

I absolutely agree. I don't have much experience with kids myself (aside from giving my poor mother a tough time) but they're extremely hard work. It was nice to write the other side of parenting for once- when the kids are actually at fault and a firm hand becomes necessary.

Thank you so much for your kind words, darling. You're lovely as always <3

[mommyconk]

awww very sweet. Good job, Draco, and DracoGotGame!!!

[dracogotgame]

Haha

Thank you from both of us ;)

[eidheann_writes]

Argh lj keeps eating my comments

This was lovely. I love how you presented the dynamics of the family. Really well done. ♥

[dracogotgame]

Yep, had a tough time logging in this morning. LJ down-time can be a hassle.

Thank you so much, dearest. I adore family fic so I'm very glad you enjoyed it <3