Draco's Promise - Part 16 of A Woman Scorned (H/D, PG-13)

[sesheta66]

Title: Epilogue - Draco's Promise, Part 16 of A Woman Scorned
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~ 560
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Ginny
Challenge: 100quills prompt 011 - "Quirks"
Warnings: No beta. Please point out any errors you find.
Summary: Harry wakes up from a strange but vivid dream.
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.


Earlier Parts:

Part 1 - A Valentine Surprise
Part 2 - The Plan
Part 3 - Without a Trace
Part 4 - A Beautiful Lie
Part 5 - Whatever It Takes
Part 6 - The Best Laid Plans
Part 7 - At His Wit's End
Part 8 - Last Hope
Part 9 - A Troubled Mind
Part 10 - A Mind at Rest
Part 11 - On the Edge
Part 12 - What Friends Are For
Part 13 - Running Out of Time
Part 14 - Making the Connection
Part 15 - The Power of Magic





Part 16 - Draco's Promise:

Six months later, life had returned to normal as they had known it before Ginny had kidnapped Harry. Well, as normal as could be expected.

Harry had developed a few new quirks, such as snuggling up to Draco when he slept, arm draped over him. He used to like his space when he slept, but now he couldn't seem to get close enough, especially when he slept. Draco teased him about it, but loved every minute of it. Harry was still having nightmares, although not nearly as frequently. Severus had offered to remove the memories, in order for Harry to get on with his life. Harry had refused.

Draco, though he had never told Harry this, was very pleased about that. He didn't want Harry to suffer, but he likewise didn't want him to forget what the she-weasel had done. Though Lucius hadn't imparted a lot of useful advice over the years, there were a few things that Draco still carried with him. One of them was, "That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Harry was living proof of that.

Draco knew that what had happened with Ginny would never happen again, because now Harry knew what she was capable of. She could never manipulate Harry the way she had in the past. Still, one could never be too careful.

Currently she was being held under strict supervision at St. Mungo's, and there were no signs of her being released any time soon.

Harry had only been to see her once. He and Draco had gone together, just to be clear. Draco had insisted, although Harry hadn't objected. He had, however, reminded Draco of his promise.

Draco had not broken his word. He did not cast a spell on her, hex her, physically hurt her, or administer any potions to her. Just like he had promised.

But he hadn't said anything about sending enchanted letters to her. He had sent one a week since she had been admitted to the hospital. Each one, when read by anyone other than Ginny, was charmed to look like a get well note from a friend or classmate. However, when Ginny read them, they told lovely little stories about Harry and his love for Draco.

Also, Draco made sure to send her every article that had been printed in the newspaper about any of them, saying how crazy she was, how brave Draco was, or how relieved Harry was to be out of her clutches and back home with Draco where he belonged.

Then there were the announcements about Harry and Draco's engagement, and all the social paper articles about the "hottest gay couple in the wizarding world" and their plans to live their lives together always.

Draco hid all such articles in a similar manner to the stories, in get well cards, because he knew that Ginny's mail was restricted.

One added little touch that he always included was a moving picture of Harry and him kissing very passionately, then declaring their love for one another. That had been caught on film without their knowledge one time, and sent anonymously to them. Draco had charmed every note, letter and card to finish up with that picture.

Smiling to himself, Draco was quite sure that Ginny would be remaining in St. Mungo's for a very, very long time to come.

~ FIN

Comments

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

*hugs Draco for being such a Slytherin* Very nicely done! Heehee... would love to be a fly on the wall when Ginny opened that first letter. *g*

Have some first comment cookies ...

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Heh. I couldn't let Ginny go quietly off to the loony bin, and neither could Draco. Muahaha!

[melmoe1.livejournal.com]

Draco is so wonderfully devious and spiteful. I love him. So happy to have you back. *hugs*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Happy to be back. And Draco is going to continue this long, painful, never-ever-ending torture FOREVER!

Buahahahahahahaha! [I learned my cackle from Bellatrix]

[knic26.livejournal.com]

heh, heh, heh...That mean old Draco, tormenting an already crazy chick..I love it!

Great Series!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, but she messed with Draco's man! She must PAY!!!

[dracoluvah.livejournal.com]

I like cuddly Harry ;-)
Cuddle that Slytherin!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Mhmm.

*snuggles in between the boys*

[thrnbrooke.livejournal.com]

Gotta love Slytherin revenge! Perfect!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! I mean really. We couldn't just leave it that way, could we? Heh ;)

[jean-c-pepper.livejournal.com]

That's so slytherin of Draco. *giggling madly*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Ahhh ... I don't sense a whole lot of sympathy for Ginny in my readership. Hehehe. Go Draco!

[lire-casander.livejournal.com]

Am I a bad person because I kinda like what Draco's doing? I find it very suitable!

Cuddly!Harry is love. Caring!Draco is love. Slytherin!Draco-Making-Sure-Ginny-Doesn't-Hrut-Harry-Again is more than love.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks sweets. Glad you liked it. And no, you are definitely NOT a bad person. Draco is protecting his man, and keeping his promise. Just in a very Slytherin way. Heh.

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

Very cruel, my dear. Reminds me of the follow-up fic that kit wrote after Finding Harry. It was called Revenge, and involved a similar (but more physically painful) bit of revenge that Draco wreaked on Terry Boot, after Terry had sexually and physically and psychologically abused Harry for years...
I alone (it seems) among your readers feel sorry for Ginny here. She was obviously mentally unbalanced to begin with. But it's nice to know Ginny won't be getting out of St.Mungo's in the foreseeable future, because I don't know that someone can be truly cured of a delusion such as Ginny was under.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Well, I know she is not well, and that she needs help (which she'll get at St. Mungo's). But Draco is, after all, a Slytherin, and is protecting his man. Crazy or not, she hurt Harry and everyone else in the process, and Draco couldn't let that go.

And it wouldn't have been very Draco-ish to let that go unpunished, right?

Oooh ... I don't think I read the sequel of that. I recall (might not even be the same story, but I think it was) that Snape had "let it slip" where Terry had been taken, and I believe Lucius took care of something. Can't recall what that was, but a similar story, so I think it might have been that. *makes mental note to look that up later*

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

I spent half the night looking for the story, because I couldn't remember who wrote it, and I thought it was called "Saving Harry". *lol* I'll get you the link.

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

Here's Finding Harry (http://www.thehexfiles.net/viewstory.php?sid=4180) and the follow-up Revenge (http://www.thehexfiles.net/viewstory.php?sid=4667).

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

PS: Just wanted you to know that it's very ingenious and I liked it! I know my first comment didn't really convey that.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks sweets! No worries. Someone has to feel sorry for Ginny. I know that if Harry finds out about what Draco's doing (which he probably will eventually), he will put a stop to it.

OR, you never know, Draco might tire of it and give up on his own. It also might look suspicious if notes keep coming every week for years.

But for now, Draco has to feel like he's doing SOMETHING.

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

I understand both sides of the argument, believe me!

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Whilst I personally love Draco's evil plot, I don't think Harry would be too happy with it if he ever found out. *worried*

Harry refusing to have the memories removed was definitely *thumbs up* :)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I agree. He would not be happy about it, and would put a stop to it. But for now, he doesn't know.

The one thing that gives Harry the creeps the most is having his mind messed with. So, even though Severus meant well by it, Harry couldn't tolerate the thought of having part of his mind (if only the memories) 'erased' - good for him!

[twistedm.livejournal.com]

damn! i loves me an eebil draco. great ending!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks hun!

[aquila-star.livejournal.com]

Ooh, go Draco. It's just what she deserves, really. I want to see the picture too! LOL

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*cheers for Draco*

Picture, hmm? Perhaps someone could draw that pic? I am completely incapable, so it'll have to be someone else doing the art.

[fresica.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is positively evil! I love it!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Muahahahaha!

[ravenqueen55.livejournal.com]

Well, I finally finished it ~ AND I LOVE IT!!! *pets story*

I was especially impressed with the reactions both Harry and Draco had to Harry's imprisonment ~ questioning what the other felt, if one was still what the other wanted, and at the same time trying depserately to push those thoughts away and focus on getting back to each other. It seemed to me to be exactly what would have happened; a natural progression of the terror of being taken and left, and the loneliness it would bring.

And Draco's promise? As he was making it, I was thinking "That boy is going to find some way around it, I just know it.", and oh my oh my, I'm SO glad he did!

Really enjoyable! I loved it.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie! I do love a good mystery, and add to it the magical world and all it has to offer, and it was really fun to write.

I also really enjoyed writing the characters & how a long time apart can breed doubt in your mind.

And yes ... Draco is a Slytherin, through and through. If there was a way to get Ginny back (whether she was ill or not), he would find a way.

Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for the comments. ♥

[softly-sweetly.livejournal.com]

*jawdesk*

Draco's enchanted letters... omg, my mouth dropped open... it's so EVIL!!!!! and so Slytherin and so brilliant! Fantastic babe (because we all know Draco wouldn't let it lie *g*)

I've really enjoyed this Hon, reading it has made my evening ♥

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Heheheh. No, Draco would NEVER let that lie. But he kept his promise to Harry. *snickers*

I'm sooo glad I could make your evening. Yay! *\o/*

[kbybee.livejournal.com]

I dont even know what to think about this. She deserves what she got, and Draco did a wonderful job saving Harry. Absolutely lovely dear. *grins and glomps* Thank you so much for telling me about it!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Wow! That was fast ... you read the whole thing!

Glad you enjoyed it. Ginny really wasn't well, had gone off the edge, so she needed help getting better, more than anything else. But there was no way that Draco could leave it at that. He saw too many people (his father for one) manipulate others into thinking they were 'better' or 'redeemed' that he wouldn't take a chance on Ginny doing the same. So he'll make sure she stays where she is, and no longer poses a threat to Harry. *nods*

Thanks for reading it.

[andrea--88.livejournal.com]

LOL Love Draco's revenge ;o)

Excellent series
So... have another completed one I might find interesting :o)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Hee! He couldn't just let that lie now, could he? :D

Um ... if you check out this post (http://sesheta-66.livejournal.com/164981.html) it gives a summary of the fics (one shots, series, WsIP) I did in 2007, with word count and rating. You can see what you might be interested in. Most are H/D, but there are a small number of other ones thrown in.

The really angsty ones are listed at the end, for those who don't like angst (e.g. Jae & Alaana) to avoid. Personally, my favourite is Passera, a one-shot of angst (it's not dark & it's not a death!fic) that I wrote for Beltane last year. But it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea.

Thanks for reading & commenting on both of these series. :o)

[clear-stream18.livejournal.com]

I love Draco's revenge. Very Slytherin of him. :)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed. He will not have to worry about Ginny Weasley anytime in the foreseeable future! *nods*

[xchubbycheeks.livejournal.com]

Lovely ending. Ginny = crazy (duh). Just an idea, dunno if you still have the muse for this, but could you write some ficlets revolving around those get-well cards? :D Ignore this if you've already done so, I just discovered and read this series today (or would that be yesterday since it's past 12?) haha.

[nenne.livejournal.com]

This was a great story! :) Intriguing and well plotted. I loved the epilogue. Go Draco!