Drabble

[katia]

I wrote a drabble for xylodemon's Harry/Draco Drabble Project, the prompt is: Post-war, troops coming back.

Regrets

Harry knew, he should be grateful for his state of aliveness. Pleased that he had a warm bed to sleep in. Appreciate that while others risked their lives for him his biggest concern was what to wear for the next funeral and whether he could use the same speech more than once.

Or at least act relieved when they started coming back.

One by one, tired and dusty and happy. His stomach lurched at the sight of their smiles, at the hugs and their tears. They had a reason to cry and laugh. They were there, they fought, they did what he could not. He remembered Dumbledore’s grave words, empty of feeling. Hermione’s sad whispers. Draco’s kisses. He hated them all so much. Hated himself most of all.

“Harry.” They said. “We did it” They hugged him. “He is gone.” They cried. “You can have your old life back.” They left.

Harry nodded, unable to offer even a fake smile in return.

At first they came to visit. Told him great tales of bravery and despair.

Then they called for Christmas, sometimes his birthday.

Years later his funeral was a quiet affair.

“I loved you.” Someone said.

Malfoys never cry.

Comments

[remipunx.livejournal.com]

oh---*high pitch sob* that is just. Ouch. I need to go hug him. Draco, not dead Harry.

[kuteki.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you <33 I think Harry needs a hug too, not that he really deserves one. I am not sure where that came from. I think I will write a happy one too.

[remipunx.livejournal.com]

It is so funny, I think that my flist writes in waves. It was all so sad for a while, I wanted to just find a new happy fandom. Then things started to all get happier. I think that you all call each other before you start to write! It is great little story though, really well executed.

[kuteki.livejournal.com]

Thanks again, as to happy/sad I haven't noticed it, but then again I haven't had time to read much recently, I think late January/early February is meant to be the saddest time of the year, so maybe that's why. Also the challenge fic I had to write is finally finished, it is sad but has a happy ending.

[slytherin-savvy.livejournal.com]

it's a quiet sadness, it seems. like the sort where you sit alone alnd look at old pictures, or read old letters. remembering things. a reminicence. perfectly lovely.

[kuteki.livejournal.com]

That is such a lovely feedback, thank you so much! :D
And I noticed you friended me, I'll friend you back. Just out of curiosity, how did you find me?

[anna-bonita.livejournal.com]

Sorry, i'm a bit late to review, but i've been kind of busy, not that that's a good excuse.. Anyways, i love it, you should write more of these, they make lovely little distractions from the masses of maths revision i'm doing. Poor me :( but this definatley made me happier so thanks, :D

[kuteki.livejournal.com]

Nothing wrong with late, I am very happy you like it <333