When Real Life Just Isn't Enough ...

This series was started back in December with Christmas prompts. This is the second set of chapters, based on Valentine's prompts, which are now complete.

Title: A Different View - Valentine Updates [complete]
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG (Parts 1-4), PG-13 (Parts 5-11 & 13), 14+ (Part 12), NC-17 (Part 14)
Word Count: ~ 8210
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Dean, Seamus
Summary: Harry's friends have accepted his relationship with Draco ... or have they? This second set of chapters looks at their interaction with the Gryffindors, as well as their relationship as they celebrate their first Valentine's Day together.
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. The author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the rating, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country.


To start at the beginning of the series, with the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

Summary of original series: Draco is ordered to complete community service in reparation for his crimes. He chooses to help with the rebuilding of Hogwarts, where he finds that his former nemesis is his only friend.


Part 1 - The Times, They Are a-Changin'
Part 2 - Couples Only
Part 3 - Alone With You
Part 4 - Out of Line
Part 5 - A Friendly Exchange
Part 6 - A Valentine Getaway
Part 7 - Not a Shrew
Part 8 - Too Late
** BONUS ** Art for 'Too Late' - by house_illrepute
Part 9 - Good Together
Part 10 - Moving On
Part 11 - Long Overdue
Part 12 - Magical Vacation Plans
Part 13 - Down Under
Part 14 - At Your Service
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Title: Down Under (13/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 341
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #13 - "I love you, I hate you," and slythindor100's prompt #13 - A photo of a private dinner for two.
Summary: Harry and Draco decide where to go on their vacation.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine Quickie #13 )
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Title: Long Overdue (11/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1145
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Dean, Ron, Seamus, Hermione
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #11 - "Pleasure and Pain," and slythindor100's prompt 4 - a picture of a two-seater tub with candles surrounding it.
Summary: An evening at the pub, round two.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine Quickie #11 )
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Title: Good Together (9/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 980
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Ginny/Dean
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #9 - "Let's go to bed."
Summary: Ginny has a private talk with Harry.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine Quickie #9 )
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Title: Not a Shrew (7/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 645
Pairing/Characters: Ginny, Dean, Seamus, Hermione, Ron (Harry/Draco)
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #7 - "Talk dirty to me."
Summary: Ginny explains herself and receives an apology.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine's Quickie #7 )
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Title: A Friendly Exchange (5/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13 (language)
Word Count: 505
Pairing/Characters: Ginny, Dean, (Harry/Draco)
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #5 - "More than a feeling."
Summary: Quidditch and conversation work to smooth things over.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine's Quickie #5 )
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Title: Alone With You (3/14 Valentine fics, updating A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 545
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Ron
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #3 - "I only wanna be with you" and my 10_themes prompt #10 - "Hotel."
Summary: Draco straightens Ginny out with some unexpected help.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine's Quickie #3 )
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Title: The Times They Are A-Changin' (Valentine fic #1/14 in A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 498
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco, Ron
Challenges: For awdt's two weeks of Valentine quickies, prompt #1 - "What I Like About You" and my GJ 100_prompts entry #038 - "Serenade."
Summary: Draco has the most surreal conversation.
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.

To see all Valentine/08 entries for A Different View, click here.

To see all parts of A Different View, including the Christmas/07 ficlets, click here.

( Valentine's Quickie #1 )
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This final installment is dedicated to those readers that really wanted the UST resolved. You know who you are. ;) Hope you enjoy this.

Title: Happy Christmas (15/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 855
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "The Point of No Return," slythindor100's prompt #21 - "Stocking," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #085 - "Stray".
Summary: Draco puts a special little something in Harry's stocking.
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. The author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the rating, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country. For the purpose of this story, all characters depicted in sexual situations are over 18 years of age.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( Happy Christmas )
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Title: Gifts of the Past (14A/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1222
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "Don We Now Our Gay Apparel," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #027 - "spaces".
Summary: Harry and Draco exchange their Christmas presents.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( Gifts of the Past )
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Title: When You Think Of Me (12B/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 550
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "Candy Canes," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #033 - "Command".
Summary: Draco sees an opportunity and takes it.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( When You Think Of Me )
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Second installment of A Different View for today ...

Title: Not a Child (11B/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 543
Pairing/Characters: Draco, Harry, Narcissa
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "Too Much Christmas Spirit," harrylovesdraco's "Something to do with Christmas," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #023 - "Arrows".
Summary: Draco is unimpressed with being treated like a child.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( Not a Child )
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Title: A Mother's Eye (10B/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 614
Pairing/Characters: Narcissa, Harry, Draco
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "Bah, Humbug," harrylovesdraco's "Something to do with Christmas," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #078 - "Beginning".
Summary: Narcissa's frustration with her son begins to wane.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( A Mother's Eye )
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Title: Winter Wonderland (9/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 625
Pairing/Characters: Harry, Draco, Narcissa
Challenges: awdt's prompt of "Christmas Carols," slythindor100's prompt #14 - "Mulled wine," hd_fluff's prompt 33 - song lyrics (Winter Wonderland), harrylovesdraco's "Something to do with Christmas," and my GJ 100_prompts entry #020 - "sunset".
Summary: Harry discovers that the Manor really is a Winter Wonderland.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( Winter Wonderland )
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Title: Worth It (7/15 of A Different View)
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 499
Pairing/Characters: Harry, Draco
Challenges: awdt's prompt #7 - "The Naughty List" and my GJ 100_prompts entry #089 - "Haze".
Summary: Harry finds out just who said what to Draco.
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.

To see all parts of A Different View, click here.

( Worth It )
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