Making Peace (H/D, PG)

[sesheta66]

Title: Making Peace
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 400
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione
Challenges: slythindor100's challenge #72 - use a quote from Winnie the Pooh; I chose two: "I used to believe in forever . . . but forever was too good to be true," and "The hardest part is what to leave behind ... it's time to let go!" It also fits this week's dracoharry100 prompt of "amazement".
Summary: Ron helps Harry see his mistake before it's too late.
Disclaimer: The author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country. 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.




"I used to believe in forever . . . but forever was too good to be true." His words barely out of his mouth, Draco turned to leave the room.

"Wait! Don't leave!"

"It's over, Hermione." His back was still facing her. "Accept it. I have."

"But you can't!"

Amazed at her conviction, he turned to face her, a lone tear streaming down his face. "Hermione, he doesn't want me. It's over. I'm not happy about it, but I can't just cling to false hope. I can't ... I won't do that to myself."

"But he loves you."

"Not anymore."

---

"The hardest part is what to leave behind ... it's time to let go!"

Ron wasn't sure whom Harry was trying to convince with those words, but they didn't ring true to him. Amazed at what he was about to do, he strode across the room to face his friend.

"You're an idiot, you know that? A first class prat."

"What?"

"I said you're a prat. Malfoy - Merlin's balls, I can't believe I'm saying this - is the best thing that ever happened to you. And you're about to throw that away. For what? Because of his stupid father?"

---

Hermione sat staring, shocked and amazed at her boyfriend. She had always loved him, but this ... this was something that elevated her respect for him immeasurably.

It had been he who had told her to go find Draco and stop him leaving.

He who announced how stupid Harry was being, and that he was going to stop him making the worst mistake of his life, if it killed him.

And he who had convinced Harry to be there.

They watched as Harry took Draco in his arms, and gave support to the man he loved as his father lay dying.

---

"I'm so sorry, Draco. I was insensitive and uncaring and ... I was an idiot."

Amazed, Draco didn't argue, but remained in Harry's arms.

"I know he's your father. I know that you love him. It's just ... well, I suppose that after everything we'd been through, after he disowned you and wouldn't speak to you because of me, I just felt like you were choosing him over me."

"Harry, I made that decision long ago. I chose you. I never went back on that."

"I know. I'll never doubt you again. Now go. You need to make your peace."

Comments

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

After everything he'd been through in his life, Draco just had to make peace with Lucius before he died. As much for himself as for Narcissa.

Harry was completely insensitive about it, and deserved the smack upside the head that his friend - who supports what's best for Harry, even if it means he has to tell him off - gave him.

Ron, in the end, knew Harry would regret what he did, and he needed to intervene before it was too late. Because how do you take back NOT being supportive at such a crucial time? There's no making up for that.

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad they were able to convince Harry to let Draco say goodby to his father. This was very emotionally moving, but in a very good way.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yeah, that's something you can't get back. Obviously, Draco was going anyway, but Harry needed to be there (not at the bedside, but for Draco when he returned) to support him.

[kaykayen.livejournal.com]

*squishes Ron*
He's frequently portrayed as a git when it comes to Draco but it's nice to see him be rational and the good friend that he is to Harry.

Lovely fic.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Ron deserves squishes. Harry needed a smack upside the head, and Ron is a good enough friend to oblige. He might not like Draco, but knows what's best for his friend.

Thanks ♥

[winter-june.livejournal.com]

*hugs tightly Draco*
*pats proudly Ron on the shoulder, and apologizes sincerely for always have thought he was a prat in anything Draco-related*
*smack mid-force Harry on the head* (not use full force because he is actually holding Draco)
*smooches you for a wonderful fic*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*smooches you back*

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

*hugs Draco too*

[luci0logy.livejournal.com]

I'm glad Harry finally realised the importance of making peace with someone before they die and that Draco needed to, or be haunted by his failure to do so for the rest of his life.

[melmoe1.livejournal.com]

*snuggles Ron* You know, he's always been very insightful. He's just more of an observer, a strategist--waiting for the right moment to make his move.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*nods* - Harry doesn't have to like Lucius or even pretend to, but to try to prevent Draco from making peace with his father would have been awful. *hugs Ron*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hugs* - I thought you'd like Ron in this. ♥

[scratches-i-am.livejournal.com]

you just made a fan girl tear up a little. ;.; and i adore your Ron.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Awww ... *hands you a tissue*

Ron is awesome in this one. *nods*

*giggles* - your gay Dumbledore icon is making me dizzy! Hee!

[scratches-i-am.livejournal.com]

-blows nose... sighs-
Ron can always go either way. He can be an awesome dude or just a complete (excuse my french here) fuck wit.
I'm glad dumbledore is... I think that was my reasoning for stealing him.... -evil laugh-

oh, btw. I'm stalking your journal.
I need a H/D promt, since I'm taking a hiatus from Luna/Draco. want to supply one?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

My friend Mel is the one behind the not-such-a-fuckwit Ron I've written lately.

Stalk away. ;)

How about "Firsts" ... as in first talk, first date, first kiss, first love ... feel free to add first sex or any other first you like (could even be a re-telling of the whole story of their lives from their first meeting, first year, etc.)

[scratches-i-am.livejournal.com]

oh man. -bows down to you-

I have this brill Idea... Its going to be a drabble though, I think. I'll link you when it is done ^_^

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*is excited*

I shall look for it when you're done.

[prettyhairs.livejournal.com]

*claps for Ron*
It was very nice to see Ron act like that:) And a beautiful story:)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Well, at the end of the day, he's Harry's friend. And who else but your closest friends can give you a smack upside the head when you need it, right?

Thanks. ♥

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

Nicely done. You actually made me sorta like Ron. lol

Good use of the quotes.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Ron's a good guy, once you get to know him.

Besides, he wants what's best for Harry, and that happens to be Draco, whether he likes it or not. *nods*

[more-black.livejournal.com]

Poor Draco, it’s good to know that Harry come to his senses and that Ron help him.
Believe me, Hermione was not the only one in shock xD

:D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Well, when you care about your friend, you need to put aside your own feelings sometimes to do what's best for them. And Draco is best for Harry, so ...

*snuggles Ron*