Scarhead (H/D, PG-13)

[sesheta66]

Title:   Scarhead
Author:   sesheta_66 
Rating:   PG-13
Word Count:   340
Pairing/Characters:   Harry/Draco
Challenge:   AWDT challenge "Scar" as the last word, and prompt 042 "Life" for  100quills.
Warnings:   No beta. Please point out any errors you find.
Summary:   Harry hates his scar, but Draco provides him with a different perspective.
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.

"Hey, Scarhead!"

"Why do you call me that?"

"It's a term of endearment, Harry."

"Endearment? That's a good one! This stupid scar is a constant reminder of the fact that a madman wanted me dead my whole life. It's a reminder that he killed my parents and very nearly killed me too. It's like a big sign that follows me wherever I go. People know me wherever I am because of this stupid thing, and I can never get away from it. So why would you use it as a term of 'endearment'?"

"Here's how I see it. It's a reminder of where you came from, of who you are, of how much your parents loved you and were willing to give up for you. It is a symbol of your strength, your will, your power. It tells the whole world that not only you survived, but that we all did. It may seem like a nuisance to you, Harry, but it represents hope to others."

"Oh. I hadn't thought of it that way before."

"Of course not; you're a Gryffindor. Brave but modest to a fault. Honestly, how do I put up with you?"

Harry smiled. "You love me. No use denying it."

Draco gave him a small kiss. "Besides," he winked. "It tells people that you're Harry Potter. And since the entire wizarding world knows that Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are together, it tells everyone to keep their hands to themselves, because you're mine!"

"Ah ... so it's all about you, then?"

"Naturally, Potter. Isn't it always?"

Later that night, Harry stood looking at himself in the mirror, wondering at the direction his life had taken. He thought about what Draco had said to him. Despite all the horrors he had seen, and acknowledging that he couldn't get back what was lost, he realized that what he could do was celebrate what was now, and what was yet to come. He smiled at his reflection, knowing now that it was all thanks in part to that scar.

Comments

[rdwind.livejournal.com]

That was just... wonderful... no that didn't do much... great! (well the exclamation point helped...) Ahhh, my thesaurus helped -- MAGNIFICENT! Yep, I like it.. great job!

--RD

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands first comment cookies*

Thanks ... no, thank you! ... no, thanks much ♥

How about ... Thank you so very, very much for teh wonderful, great, magnificent comments! ♥ ♥ ♥

[rdwind.livejournal.com]

Ahh, now see, if we start gushing -- then my mind goes STRAIGHT to the gutter... oh well -- {{{munching on comment cookies}}}

--RD

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Mmmm ... the gutter ... 'tis soooo much fun down there! Muahaha!

[jean-c-pepper.livejournal.com]

I liked this.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks ♥

[tweeney.livejournal.com]

Oh wow - what a great response to a great prompt! I seriously love your Draco in this one! He can be mushy without really being mushy. Now that's a gift! XD

"Ah ... so it's all about you, then?"
"Naturally, Potter. Isn't it always?" LMFAO! *hugs him*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thanks so much! ♥

[charmed310.livejournal.com]

SQUWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But goosebumpy squee when thinking about Deathly Hallows!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. And yeah, I'm a bit "Idunno" about the last book.

[kylastargazer.livejournal.com]

I love how Draco was able to make Harry see things differently and then make it look like he is using it for his own selfish reasons. You have to love Draco.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*nods* Thanks ♥

[ruinithil.livejournal.com]

Fabulous! Draco's such a sweety at heart

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yes he is!

[theheartless69.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwww!

[theheartless69.livejournal.com]

P.s. I finished your icon in the requests, not sure If you got it?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Will go check it out now. Thanks!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks ♥

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

Briliant, wicked, magnificant. take whichever synonym applies they all work.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Why thank you dahling! ♥

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

"Of course not; you're a Gryffindor. Brave but modest to a fault. Honestly, how do I put up with you?"

LMAO

You really pegged Draco on this one! Loved it!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks babe! ♥

[thrnbrooke.livejournal.com]

Wonderful!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :o)

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Awesome story, and I like how Draco helped Harry see things from a different perspective.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Harry needed someone to. Thank you ♥

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

Just shows how important attitude is! This was a lovely story! And I love Possessive!Draco...

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks ♥ Possessive!Draco is love.

[mtranc3.livejournal.com]

That last paragraph was lovely :) And you gotta love Draco's warped reasoning! ^_^

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks ♥ The Slytherin in him had to make it seem like it was about him. *nods*

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Hey, that was really clever of Draco *grins*... And his possessiveness is adorable :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I love a possessive!Draco too.

[if-in-solitude.livejournal.com]

I loved how you threw in the possessive bit at the end, like an afterthought.

Of course that would be the reason Draco likes it! I'm surprised he hasn't tattooed Property Of Draco across Harry's arse.

Just fun. BTW, do you mind if I friend you?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*giggles* That would be an interesting tattoo!

I don't mind at all - friend away!