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Title: Too Late for Love - Part 4
Author: [livejournal.com profile] sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~ 1100
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Summary: Draco hopes it's not too late.
Challenges: No prompt used this time, but it continues what started with [livejournal.com profile] awdt and [livejournal.com profile] slythindor100's prompts.
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.

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Too Late For Love - Part 4


Draco arrived in the main reception area at St Mungo's to find a swarm of media. He pushed his way through and asked where Harry's room was. The receptionist laughed.

"Yeah right. Wait with the rest of the vultures," she said and turned away.

"Perhaps you don't realise who I am," Draco said with all the patience he could muster. "Let's try again. I'm Draco Malfoy, and I would appreciate if you would direct me to the room in which my long-term boyfriend, Harry Potter, is currently being cared for."

She looked up, her face conveying recognition, then sneered. "I heard you two broke up. It was in all the papers." She stood up and leaned over the counter, invading Draco's personal space. "No way in Hades am I letting you or anyone else near Auror Potter." Then she sat down, turned her chair away and pointedly ignored him.

Draco was impressed, despite himself. Rarely did Mungo's take security seriously. Which made what he had to do ever-so-slightly distasteful. But, needs must. He pulled out his wand, but before he had a chance to cast an Imperius, he heard his name.

"Draco!" He wheeled round to see Granger of all people. Great. Not the person he wanted to have catch him throwing an Unforgivable. Not to mention, she probably knew Harry didn't want to have anything to do with him any more. "Where have you been? I would have thought -- despite recent events -- that you'd have been here as soon as you heard."

Draco looked at the guard witch who had turned back to face him. He lifted his brows and gave her a sneer to match her earlier one. She merely shrugged. Oh, she was good.

"Actually, Granger, I did come as soon as I heard. Pansy only just told me, and I Apparated right over." Draco motioned to the witch at the counter. "This lovely lady was showing me how much security has improved since last Harry stayed here." Then he winked at the witch. He was about to see Harry, and truth be told, he was pleased that this woman was on the case.

"I'll take you to him," Granger said, forgetting all about whatever she had been doing. Draco was grateful it was she, with the cooler head of the two, that found him, and not the weasel. He'd been only too pleased when Harry had left Draco.

"Thank you." He followed her to Harry's room, where said weasel was keeping vigil.

"About bloody time!" he said by way of greeting to Draco. "I thought you were proving me right after all these years."

"He only just found out, Ronald."

"Really?" the weasel asked, sounding suspicious. "I know Harry never changed his emergency contact, so I thought the Ministry would have got through to you, even if you turned away my owl."

"You sent me an owl?"

"Of course we did," Granger said, patting Draco on the arm. "Harry would have wanted us to."

"Not likely," Draco said, giving her a sceptical look. The three of them laughed softly.

"Well, he wouldn't want anyone fussing," she said, "but he'd want you here when he woke up."

Draco wasn't so sure. "I didn't receive any owls." He decided not to bother telling them that he'd prevented them from delivering to his place after Harry stood him up. He looked at Harry lying quietly in the bed. "Pansy just told me now."

"Oh." The weasel seemed mollified. "Well, you're here now; that's all that matters."

Draco, too shocked for words, made his way to Harry's side and held his hand. As non-responsive as Harry was, it was wonderful to touch him again. It had been so long, and Draco missed that, probably the most.

"Don't tell me, Potter. You ran in to save the world again, your own safety be damned." He gave Harry's hand a squeeze. "As usual."

Weasley snorted. "He does that a lot. Fortunately, I was close behind him, so I was able to take out the bloke and bring Harry here."

"The Healers say he'll be fine," Granger interjected. "But it may be another day before he comes round. He was hit hard, and they've given him some pretty strong potions to speed up the healing."

"Thanks for being there," Draco's shaky voice addressed Harry's best friend and partner. "And for bringing him back safely."

The weasel looked amost as shocked at Draco's words as Draco felt saying them.

"Where else would I be?" he said with a lift of his shoulders and a smile.

Granger touched Weasley's arm, and to Draco's amazement, he allowed himself to be led towards the door. "We'll leave you two alone then, yeah?"

Draco frowned and gave Weasley a questioning look. Weasley looked down at Harry, then back at Draco. "He had been looking forward to dinner all day," he told Draco. "He didn't tell me what you'd said in your note. All I know is that he was happier than I'd seen him in a long time."

Granger squeezed Weasley's hand. "I reckon I was wrong about you," he said to Draco. Then the two of them left Draco alone with Harry.

Draco decided to process later the fact that Weasley wanted him there, and had come as close to an apology as Draco would ever have expected. Perhaps with a bottle of Ogden's to keep him company. Recalling how he'd felt a mere hour ago, Draco revised his plan, deciding that a bottle of wine might be preferable.

Draco looked down at Harry's sleeping form. He watched Harry's heartbeat beneath the skin on his neck, and let Weasley's and Granger's words wash over him. Harry was going to be fine; he just had to sleep. And he had been looking forward to dinner with Draco.

Blinking back the burning in his eyes, Draco got up from his seat, pulled back the covers, toed off his shoes, and climbed into the bed. He curled up behind Harry, pulling him close, and basking in the warmth of the body he'd missed so much for so very long.

He nuzzled up to Harry's neck, breathing in his scent. Merlin, how Draco had longed to do this again. He'd been so stupid for so long. But not any more. Never again.

He pressed a soft kiss behind Harry's ear, a spot that never failed to turn Harry to mush. "I love you, Harry."

Part 5


Date: 2009-02-27 03:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alaana-fair.livejournal.com
YAY!!! *bounces*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
I adore that icon (it was my favourite frame of that art too). :)

I knew you'd like the 'happy' entering in. :)

Date: 2009-02-27 03:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassy-cissa.livejournal.com
OH yay!! I'm sooo happy. I just hope Harry wakes up soon.

Lovely!

Date: 2009-03-19 05:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks, hon. :)

Date: 2009-02-27 05:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] andrea--88.livejournal.com
Aww how sweet
Hopefully Harry wakes up soon and hopefully the healers don't kick Draco out for snuggling

Excellent

Date: 2009-03-19 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
*snuggles up with them*

Thanks, hon.

Date: 2009-02-27 05:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] enchanted-jae.livejournal.com
I hope it's not too late. *frets*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Not too late. :) No angst warning.

Date: 2009-02-27 07:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] piratesmile331.livejournal.com
Aw, this was wonderfully sweet!!!

Date: 2009-03-19 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. :)

Date: 2009-02-27 08:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lire-casander.livejournal.com
Oh yes! I just hope it's this declaration that makes Harry wake up *is a romantic at heart* I really love this series, I think it's one of my faves from you!

Date: 2009-03-19 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Why thanks, hon. ♥

Date: 2009-02-27 11:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] snottygrrl.livejournal.com
eeeeeeee! so happy ♥

Date: 2009-03-19 05:39 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-02-27 03:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winter-june.livejournal.com
Awww, so beautiful! Medical potions may be good, but snuggling up has renowned healing properties :) I hope Harry wakes soon.

Date: 2009-03-19 05:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Snuggles help everything. *nods*

Date: 2009-02-27 04:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lunakat.livejournal.com
My heart broke for Draco the first few chapters but I was pretty sure something had kept Harry from making the dinner.

Emotional and beautiful so far. Can't wait for Harry to wake up.

Just lovely

Date: 2009-03-19 05:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying it.

Date: 2009-02-27 05:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bottlebrushtail.livejournal.com
YAAAAAAAYYY!
Now wake up please Harry :DD

Date: 2009-03-19 05:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Hee. Yay for sweetness.

Date: 2009-02-27 11:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] delorispea.livejournal.com
AWWWWWW!!!


Happy Chapter


*gushes*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Definitely happy. :)

Date: 2009-02-28 06:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fauxpersonae007.livejournal.com
I'm so happy Harry turned out to have had the intention of going. I was getting upset at the thought he wasn't giving Draco another chance. Now he just needs to wake up and everything will be awesome!

Date: 2009-03-19 05:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
I think Harry will always want to give Draco another chance, and if he hasn't totally betrayed Harry, he has a good chance at winning him back. :)

Date: 2009-02-28 08:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] byaghro.livejournal.com
WOOHOO!!! So cute that Harry was excited about dinner! YAY!! And I love the interaction with the security nurse AND Ron's admissions! WOOT! Now Harry just needs to wake up so they can have a new beginning!

Oh, and Draco's Slytherin admission that he was turning away all owls was perfect! HA!

Date: 2009-03-19 05:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Yeah, that security nurse is not one to mess with.

That probably hurt Ron to admit, but it's a good thing he did.

:) Thanks, hon.

Too Late For Love - Part 4

Date: 2009-02-28 04:49 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] joan-waterhouse.livejournal.com
Awww... Harry was looking forward to dinner with Draco. :D

Re: Too Late For Love - Part 4

Date: 2009-03-19 05:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Yup, yup. Draco wore him down with the various owls over the weeks. And telling Harry how he felt didn't hurt either. :)

Date: 2009-02-28 08:03 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] faithwood.livejournal.com
Oh! S lovely! *hugs all four of them* *and hugs you*

They were so sweet!

He pressed a soft kiss behind Harry's ear, a spot that never failed to turn Harry to mush. "I love you, Harry."

*is also turned to mush*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
*hugs you back*

Awwww ... thanks, hon. :)

Date: 2009-03-01 06:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vickyducky.livejournal.com
This is so good. Heartbreaking to begin with, I really couldn't believe that Harry had stood Draco up, but now it's all turning out okay. Yay! I'm really looking forward to the rest.

Date: 2009-03-19 05:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. I'm glad you like it. :)

Date: 2009-03-02 07:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sugareey.livejournal.com
Update! Yay!

I hope Harry appreciates Draco for being there. Really.

Date: 2009-03-19 05:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
He does. *nods*

Date: 2009-03-03 03:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaykayen.livejournal.com
*squishes Hermione and Ron* I love when their friends are understanding, even reluctantly.

*pets the boys* Now Harry just has to wake up so they can declare their undying lurve to each other! *is a sap*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
It's okay to be a sap. You're in good company. :)

Date: 2009-03-03 04:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winnett.livejournal.com
*cries* OMG... You are killing me with the tender.

Date: 2009-03-19 05:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Awwwww. *hands you tissue*

Too late for love 4

Date: 2009-03-04 04:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ravenpan.livejournal.com
*wibble wibble WIBBLE* oh dearoh my,I'msoglad.

Re: Too late for love 4

Date: 2009-03-19 05:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Draco is glad too. *nods*

Date: 2009-03-08 08:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cleo-jay.livejournal.com
Hee! I'm still giggling from Draco's sneer-off with the receptionist! *bounces*

Date: 2009-03-19 05:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Heh. She's a tough cookie, that one!

Date: 2009-03-21 05:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nature-admirer.livejournal.com
Hey hun!

I totally forgot that I was reading this story! Because, I was taking exams. But today as soon as I remembered about it, I came here directly. you are a wonderful writer. as always! :D

Date: 2009-03-22 06:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks so much. ♥

Part 5 is already posted, and sometime soon I'll post a small epilogue. Glad you are enjoying it.

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