alisanne

Title: Merciful Success
Author:

alisanne
Rating: PG
Word count: 100 x 3
Characters/pairings: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Challenge: Written for

dracoharry100's prompt #289: Mercy
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
Beta:

lilyseyes
Authors Notes: Part sixteen in my H/D Eighth Year Series. I think we're getting close to the end!
The other parts so far are Roommate From Hell, An Informed Decision, The Oncoming Storm, Making Choices, Honourable Actions, Feast or Famine, Disaster Averted, An Open Mind, Case Closed, Risky Business, Just Reward, Universal Contentment, Getting an Education, Professional Consultation, and Covering the Essentials

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Merciful Success

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As ritual day approached, Draco grew nervous. Everything was ready, every detail carefully chosen, yet he knew Lucius was likely working to sabotage the proceedings.

“But he promised,” Harry said when Draco shared his concerns.

Draco wasn’t about to remind Harry that Lucius was a practised liar.

Narcissa, ever perceptive, took mercy on Draco, deftly distracting Lucius.

Granger did the same for Harry concerning Weasley, who apparently, when he heard about the ritual, threw a tantrum.

Happily, in the end, everything went fine, and the glow in Harry’s eyes as they completed the ritual made all Draco’s nerves worth it.

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“We’re engaged!” cried Harry, collapsing on Draco’s bed. “Glad that’s over.”

Draco, collapsing beside him, smirked. “It’s just beginning, and remember, getting unengaged will cost you.”

Harry laughed. “I’ve no plans to get unengaged.”

“Good.” Draco sighed. “So we need to decide is what we’re going to do once we leave Hogwarts.”

“I’ve been thinking about that.”

The hesitant note in Harry’s voice made Draco nervous. “And?”

“I’ve been contemplating something for a while, only I don’t want to upset you--”

“Harry!” Draco burst out. “Have mercy! Just tell me.”

Harry swallowed hard. “I want to be a Healer, too.”

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Draco blinked, leaning up on his elbow to stare at Harry. “You do?”

Harry nodded. “I’ve been thinking about it for a while, actually. The idea of hunting people, possibly killing them--” He shuddered. “Auror aren’t...merciful, you know? The idea of healing people appeals. But I don’t want you thinking I’m competing--”

Leaning down, Draco kissed Harry, who looked gratifyingly dazed by the time he raised his head. “I think that would be fantastic,” Draco whispered.

Harry brightened. “You do? Brilliant!”

Draco hummed. “I do. One thing, though.”

“What?”

Draco smirked. “You’ll need your own Healer’s wand. Mine’s special.”

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TBC