Can't Say No - Part 8 of A Different View
Title: Can't Say No (8/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 498
Pairing/Characters: Harry, Draco, Narcissa
Challenges: AWDT's prompt of "Snow and ice," slythindor100's prompt #19 - "Fire" and my GJ 100_prompts entry #020 - "Formal".
Summary: Draco convinces Harry to return to Malfoy Manor.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. They belong to JK Rowling and her publishers. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
To see all parts of A Different View, click here.
"It's snowing!" Harry announced.
"Imagine that, this being winter and everything," Draco teased.
"Shut up!" Harry walked to the window and looked out to see large flakes descending on the property. "I hope we have a white Christmas. I think this place will look great covered in a blanket of snow."
"You should see the Manor," Draco said as he came up behind Harry to look out the window. Harry shuddered as Draco's warm breath caressed his neck.
"The trees go on forever, and the snow glistens in the sun. And walking through the gardens is the best feeling in the world. They're beautiful all year -- Mother naturally wouldn't have it any other way -- but I'm especially fond of them in the winter. The snow and ice make me feel like I'm entering a different world. It's almost --"
"Almost what?" Harry asked, getting swept away in Draco's words, imagining a leisurely walk on a crisp day.
"It's almost like the grounds have a magic all their own, and when I'm surrounded by that I feel refreshed, renewed. It's one of the most wonderful feelings."
"It sounds perfect," Harry sighed.
"Let's go," Draco suggested.
"Wha-- Go where?" Harry asked.
"The Manor, of course. Come on."
"I suppose you have to get back, but --"
"I think I should," Draco agreed, "and you're coming with me."
"Do you think your mother will lift your grounding?" Harry joked.
"Well, if I bring a guest, she can hardly banish us to my room." He cast a conspiratorial look at Harry. "Then again ... that might not be so bad."
"What?" Harry asked, trying not to think of naughty lists and what might land him on one.
"Let's go; we're going for a walk through the gardens at the Manor."
"I ... it's just ... the memories ... I ... I don't think I can."
"Nonsense," Draco assured him, squeezing Harry's arm. "You've never been through the gardens before, so there are no memories to haunt you."
"Well ..."
"Besides, we can always replace those horrible memories with better ones." At Harry's look of apprehension, he added, "Starting today."
Seeing the expectant look on Draco's face, Harry couldn't say no. Reluctantly, he gathered his winter cloak, scarf, hat and gloves and followed Draco to Malfoy Manor. It seemed he was going to face his demons today, whether he was ready to or not.
"Draco, you will get back up to your --" Narcissa stopped abruptly as she entered the room and saw Harry by the fire. "Oh, Mr. Potter. How good of you to drop by." Her tone was formal but pleasant, when it had been stern a moment before.
Harry grinned at Draco's knowing smirk. "Draco tells me the grounds are beautiful."
"Oh, yes, by all means have Draco show you around, and I'll have our house-elf prepare supper."
"Oh, I couldn't --" Harry's words were left unheard as Narcissa Apparated away.
"You can't say no to Mother, so don't even try," Draco said, leading Harry outside.
Part 9 - Winter Wonderland
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Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 498
Pairing/Characters: Harry, Draco, Narcissa
Challenges: AWDT's prompt of "Snow and ice," slythindor100's prompt #19 - "Fire" and my GJ 100_prompts entry #020 - "Formal".
Summary: Draco convinces Harry to return to Malfoy Manor.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. They belong to JK Rowling and her publishers. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
To see all parts of A Different View, click here.
"It's snowing!" Harry announced.
"Imagine that, this being winter and everything," Draco teased.
"Shut up!" Harry walked to the window and looked out to see large flakes descending on the property. "I hope we have a white Christmas. I think this place will look great covered in a blanket of snow."
"You should see the Manor," Draco said as he came up behind Harry to look out the window. Harry shuddered as Draco's warm breath caressed his neck.
"The trees go on forever, and the snow glistens in the sun. And walking through the gardens is the best feeling in the world. They're beautiful all year -- Mother naturally wouldn't have it any other way -- but I'm especially fond of them in the winter. The snow and ice make me feel like I'm entering a different world. It's almost --"
"Almost what?" Harry asked, getting swept away in Draco's words, imagining a leisurely walk on a crisp day.
"It's almost like the grounds have a magic all their own, and when I'm surrounded by that I feel refreshed, renewed. It's one of the most wonderful feelings."
"It sounds perfect," Harry sighed.
"Let's go," Draco suggested.
"Wha-- Go where?" Harry asked.
"The Manor, of course. Come on."
"I suppose you have to get back, but --"
"I think I should," Draco agreed, "and you're coming with me."
"Do you think your mother will lift your grounding?" Harry joked.
"Well, if I bring a guest, she can hardly banish us to my room." He cast a conspiratorial look at Harry. "Then again ... that might not be so bad."
"What?" Harry asked, trying not to think of naughty lists and what might land him on one.
"Let's go; we're going for a walk through the gardens at the Manor."
"I ... it's just ... the memories ... I ... I don't think I can."
"Nonsense," Draco assured him, squeezing Harry's arm. "You've never been through the gardens before, so there are no memories to haunt you."
"Well ..."
"Besides, we can always replace those horrible memories with better ones." At Harry's look of apprehension, he added, "Starting today."
Seeing the expectant look on Draco's face, Harry couldn't say no. Reluctantly, he gathered his winter cloak, scarf, hat and gloves and followed Draco to Malfoy Manor. It seemed he was going to face his demons today, whether he was ready to or not.
"Draco, you will get back up to your --" Narcissa stopped abruptly as she entered the room and saw Harry by the fire. "Oh, Mr. Potter. How good of you to drop by." Her tone was formal but pleasant, when it had been stern a moment before.
Harry grinned at Draco's knowing smirk. "Draco tells me the grounds are beautiful."
"Oh, yes, by all means have Draco show you around, and I'll have our house-elf prepare supper."
"Oh, I couldn't --" Harry's words were left unheard as Narcissa Apparated away.
"You can't say no to Mother, so don't even try," Draco said, leading Harry outside.
Part 9 - Winter Wonderland
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