Greed - Part 1/10 of Getting There (H/D, PG-13)

[sesheta66]

Title: Greed (1/10 of Getting There)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~ 200
Pairing/Characters: Draco, Ron (H/D pre-slash)
Challenge: Written for 10_themes, "01 - Greed"
Warnings: No beta. Please point out any errors you find.
Summary: Draco wants to be friends with Harry, and Ron voices his objection.
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.



Draco knew he was greedy. He didn't need to be told that. In fact, he rather disliked being told. It was rude to say out loud, even if everyone within earshot already knew it to be the truth. But then when had the weasel been anything better than rude?

In this instance, he had blurted it out in the middle of a roomful of strangers in a decidedly public manner.

"I'm on to you," the git had said. "The only reason you're interested in being friends with Harry now is that he's got money. Gobs of it."

Draco was stunned at this declaration. "Weaselby, I should think that you would be a more likely candidate for that, given your financial situation," Draco had countered. "Harry doesn't have half the money I do, so what good would his money do me?"

"I don't know, but I mean to find out. I'm watching you, Malfoy. And I will get to the bottom of it. Mark my words."

"I'm terrified," Draco said, suppressing a smile.

"You should be. Harry doesn't need friends like you."

"Ah, but who said anything about being friends?"

The look on Ron's face was priceless.

Part 2 - Lust

Comments

[thrnbrooke.livejournal.com]

Friends indeed! *smirk*

[graylor.livejournal.com]

A bit of projection on Ron's part regarding money, perhaps? As for friends... *snicker*. Of course Draco wouldn't want to be friends with Harry.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Hehehe.

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

"Ah, but who said anything about being friends?
Poor clueless Ron!
Can't wait for more...

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. He hates Malfoy and doesn't think clearly wrt him. And he spends so much time hating the fact that he doesn't have any money that he doesn't understand that other people might not even consider that. But I think Ron means well, and wants to protect Harry. He just doesn't get that Harry doesn't need protection from Draco.

Friends - pfft!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*pets Ron*

You won't have to wait long. All ten are done - I'm just posting one a day.

[mordyn4]

Loving it! Great last line.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[softly-sweetly.livejournal.com]

"Ah, but who said anything about being friends?

Poor, poor Ron. He's in for such a shock...

Loved this baby, looking forward to the next one

would you like to post it in the 10_themes comm here and make the Mods very bouncy and accomodating *waggles eyebrows*?

[suonguyen.livejournal.com]

HA! I can imagine the look... short but sweet!

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

*laughs* I love it when Draco gets one over on Ron.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Poor Ron, indeed.

Glad you enjoyed it. One a day for this series, 'cause they're all done (yay).

would you like to post it in the 10_themes comm here and make the Mods very bouncy and accomodating *waggles eyebrows*?
You set it up here at LJ too? I posted to the GJ 10_themes. *is confused* I just checked it out, and you've already pulled over the info from GJ - aren't you awesome? I shall join & then post a link there, too.

[softly-sweetly.livejournal.com]

Yup, we transferred it over here too, me and Lady may well be insane...*snickers*

Thanks sweetie, it rocks that your posting *loves*

And when you're done you get a banner *g*

*waits patiently for the next part*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Patience not required - just posted. Now I just have to x-post like mad! :o)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Hehehe.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Poor Ron ... I'm not very nice to him, I'm afraid. *g*

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

oh god, I'm glad you're back. I so missed your stories. I can tell this is going to be great. I love the shortness, but concisness of the pieces. I read part 2 as well.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks hun - you're sweet. I didn't really miss being at home, but I did miss the convenience of being here (access to my stuff, and LJ). I missed my fandom! I was on a Harry Potter Fantrip, but I didn't ask anyone in the family group if any were H/D shippers.

I'm already done the series, so you won't have to wait too long. I'm just posting them one a day. I also have some non-H/D (I know, I know ... it happens occasionally) to type up and post. Oooh ... and my new DH-compliant fic that I started this morning. Plot bunnies are driving me MAD. Mad I say!

*hugs*

[tweeney.livejournal.com]

Mwahaha! I'm only now catching up on this and it's great! Heh, friends with benefits... :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*nods*

[luci0logy.livejournal.com]

Was his face redder than his hair?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Pretty much ... with the expression *points up* like that.

[andrea--88.livejournal.com]

Ron can be such an arse at times
Love Draco's response

excellent

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

:o)