"When Green Met Silver"
By: Kasey Michelle
A Harry and Draco story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, or any of the other characters mentioned here. The only thing I take credit for it the plot line!
Chapter One: Soon to be Bonded.
*Harry's point of view*
"Hermione! For the last time, No!" I said, completely tired of our constant arguing.
"Oh come on, Harry! It could be very good for you!" she said, pleading.
"Good for me?! How can that be good for me? Going to your bachelorette party instead of Ron's bachelor party because I'm gay? I'm still a guy. I still like hanging out with the guys and this is Ron's last night a bachelor so as his best man I have to go with him." I said exasperated. My two best friends were soon to be bonded and she actually expected me to disappoint Ron at this important time because I was gay!
Hermione sighed and said, "Harry, I know your still a guy, but you can not lie to me and say you'll have fun with a bunch of drunk wizards, drooling over young witches in skimpy outfits!"
"I just might. While they 'drool' themselves dry, I'll be watching the Quidditch match on the pub TV, drinking a few glasses of Firewhiskey, and laughing at Ron with Bill, Charlie, and George." I said a bit loud. Hermione and I both turned at the sound of someone entering the room.
"Laughing at me, why?" Ron asked, confused.
"Mate, she is trying to get me to change my mind about going to your Bachelor party again." I whined.
Hermione walked over to Ron and intertwined her fingers in his and said, "Don't you think Harry would have better luck with me than with you?"
"Better luck?!" I choked. What was she on about. I watched as Ron's ears turned red.
"Hermione! Quit playing match maker with Harry!" he said.
"Match maker? What do you mean?" I cut in. Ron gave me a 'don't ask' look and continued.
"He has to come with me tomorrow night! He is my best man. You can torture Harry a different day!"
She threw her hands up in surrender. "Fine! I was only trying to help. If you won't come tomorrow then when Ron and I get back from our honeymoon….you will give me a day before we have to head off to Hogwarts to do our teachings. Got it?!"
Ron rolled his eyes and I nodded, seeing no way out of it. Ron kissed her once and she turned to leave the room but added, "Well, I'm gone to do some of the Wedding planning. I'll be taking Ginny with me since she is my Maid of Honor. So Dean might stop by to look for her when he sees his wife isn't home. See you when I get home Ron. I love you! And I'll see you at Hogwarts in an hour Harry!"
"Love you Mione" Ron replied with a smile. And with that she marched off towards the fireplace.
Ron sighed as we heard the floo roar to life and Hermione's call of "Thomas Manor!"
I looked to Ron in curiosity. "Match maker?" I repeated. "What is she planning?"
Ron shook his head. "Mate, I feel sorry for you to be honest. She is concerned with…as she put it…your relationship status."
I felt my mouth open in shock. "What status?! I just ended things with that bloke from the Ministry a week ago! She hasn't even given me time to be concerned!"
"Blimey Harry it is Hermione! She thinks everyone is always supposed to be quick and on top of things! She was always the one to have homework done before it was even assigned and the only teacher to teach both Muggle Studies AND Ancient Runes at the same time! Don't take it personal." I sighed and nodded. That was true. No doubt about it.
"One thing that really takes the piss is that she thinks that just because of my preference I am supposed to walk around like a witch. Sometimes I think she forgets that I'm a man and I still like manly things." I ranted. Ron's ears turned red and he choked out a laugh. "What?" I demanded.
"I don't think she has forgotten that you like 'manly things' mate" He laughed. I punched him in the arm.
"Some friend" I laughed.
Ron snickered and said "Sorry, sorry. Couldn't stop myself!" I sighed and stood up.
"Well, I need to make a stop by Hogwarts to see Minerva. All of us teachers are supposed to be meeting up to finish things off before the school year starts next month. I'm still anxious to see who will be taking over Potions, Transfiguration, and Herbology."
Ron nodded and patted my back. "Alright. See you later then. Say Hello to Hagrid for me." I returned his pat and agreed. I walked to the fireplace and took a pinch of floo powder. I threw it into the fireplace and watched the green flames rise.
I stepped inside and called out "Hogwarts! Head office!"
-At Hogwarts-
I stepped out of the fireplace and dusted myself off. I hated floo travel, but it was the quickest way, other than Apparition.
"Ah! Welcome Mr. Potter!" Minerva McGonagall said, shaking my hand like the Headmistress she was and then hugging me like long time friend she also was. I smiled and felt home already. "Will Hermione be able to make it tonight? We know that she is defiantly taking the positions so she doesn't really have to come cause I know she's busy with the wedding." Minerva gushed.
I smiled and said "When have you ever know Hermione not to show up for anything, even when she has the best of excuses?"
McGonagall smiled and nodded. "That is very true. How is Ronald holding up?"
"Ron is great actually. He is almost excited as Hermione about the bonding. Almost" I laughed.
"That is great news. It really is." she sighed. I nodded and smiled fondly.
"Oh! Hello Harry!" I heard being said from the Head Office door.
"Yeah! Hey Harry!" a second voice. I turned sharply to view Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottoom. A smile burst across my face.
"What are you lot doing here?!" I called, happily.
"Well Mrs. Lovegood-Longbottom will be taking over Charms. And Mr. Longbottom will be the new Herbology Professor." McGonagall said with a smile. I felt the shock on my face. "When did you two get bonded! Why wasn't I invited?!" I demanded.
"It was only a two weeks ago and it was a quiet thing. Just me, Neville, my dad, and his Grandmother. Me and my father don't believe in big bondings. It attracks Nargles." Luna said in her dreamy voice. I smiled cause some things never change.
"Congradulations" I smiled, stepping forward and hugged them both. We all took a seat around McGonagall's deck and emersed ourselves in small talk as we waited for all the other Professors to join us.
We had ten minutes before the teachers conference was set to start and we were still short two professors: Hermione and the new Potions Master. Everyone else had arrived and I was please with the turnout. Hannah Abbott, who accidentally multiplied a ferret into a flock of flamingos during the Transfiguration practical in our fifth year, was the new Transfiguration Professor. She was always humble and I would enjoy her company. She would also be taking over as Head of Hufflepuff. Hermione would continue as Head of Gryffindor, And Luna would be the new Head of Ravenclaw.
I was left no time to wonder how would be taking over the Slytherin house because the obvious answer had just appeared from the fireplace. I had to hold back my mixed expression of disgust and admiration as Draco Malfoy stepped out and began dusting him self off. "Ah! Just him time Mr. Malfy." McGonagall welcomed warmly and then looked to us to continue. "Mr. Malfoy will be taking over the roll of Potion's Master as well as Head of Slythrin house." Malfoy looked up and nodded at us all. I knew he hadn't noticed me yet, cause I was sure he would let me know it.
The floo roared to life for the last time and it was Hermione who stepped out. "Made it! Just it time! Hello, Minerva!" she said as she dusted her robes.
"Mrs. Granger, soon to be Weasley in just a few days time! Welcome! Now everyone is here" McGongall said as she informed Hermione of all the new editions to the staff. Mione was thrilled, as I was, with the news of Neville and Luna. She also seemed to enjoy the news of Hannah Abbott joining us. But unlike me, she seemed unsurprised at the mention of Malfoy being the new Potion's Professor. She shook his hand politely and cut me a "behave yourself" look.
A/N - Hey guys! This is my second attempt to write a Harry/Draco fanfic. The first one didn't work out and I hate that but Im giving it a better, more thought out go now. I really like how it is going so far and I hope the smooth writting continues. Please leave some helpful and encouraging reviews and inspire me even more! ^_^ Love y'all! -- Kasey Michell