alisanne

Title: Letting Bygones be Bygones
Author:

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

dracoharry100/

dracoharry100's prompt #298: Never
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 twenty-three in my H/D Eighth Year Series. Time to wrap this up soon, I think...
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, Covering the Essentials, Merciful Success, The Art of Healing, A Proper Distraction, Long Enough, A Special Place, In Consideration, A Fragile Peace, and Doing Their Best.

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Letting Bygones by Bygones

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Draco surveyed the room, smiling with nostalgia. “The dorms haven’t changed a bit.”

Pansy rolled her eyes. “Oh please! You’ve never stepped foot in the girl’s dorm.”

Draco laughed. “Oh, I visited on occasion.”

Pansy snorted. “What? When you were twelve?”

“Thirteen, actually.” He coughed as she stared at him. “What? I was...experimenting.”

“Hm.” She pouted. “Not fair.”

“What isn’t?”

“That you were experimenting and it wasn’t with me.”

Draco smiled. “It was probably better that way. We’d have killed each other.”

She laughed. “True.”

“So, are you ready for this?”

“For my eighth year?” Pansy smiled. “Let’s hope.”

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They were still chatting when the door opened and McGonagall entered. “Ms Parkinson.” Upon spotting Draco, she smiled. “Mr Malfoy! Good to see you.”

“Thank you, Professor.”

She nodded. “As I explained, Ms Parkinson, I’m offering you a chance to redeem yourself, complete your education. Please don’t disappoint me.”

“I shan’t, Professor,” Pansy said, looking contrite. “Never. Thanks for the opportunity.”

McGonagall smiled. “You’re welcome. Now I’ll introduce you to your roommate. She, too, is here for a second chance.”

But when Marietta Edgecombe entered, the word ‘sneak’ still across her forehead, Draco blinked. This is going to be interesting.

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“Is Pansy all settled?” Harry asked once Draco got home.

“Yes.” Draco smirked. “And, just like me, her roommate’s rather dodgy.”

Harry raised an eyebrow. “Dodgy, was I?”

“Definitely.” Draco grinned as Harry pulled him close, kissing him. “Although I made the best of the situation, as will she.”

Harry laughed. “Yes, I suppose we both did well. I’d never have predicted our outcome. Anyway, who’s her roommate?”

“Marietta Edgecombe.”

Harry frowned. “Wait, wasn’t she--?”

“Just a kid,” Draco said. “A kid who deserves a second chance.”

“Yes, you’re probably right.” Harry sighed. “Time to let the past fade.”

“Exactly.”

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