THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
A/N: This was made out of boredom and, suffices to say with heartbreak so this might seem sappy at first… Please bear with me. Any comments and reviews are quite welcomed.
Chapter 1: Suprises in returning
After the war had ended, so did the existence of Harry James Potter- or so it seems. He had disappeared from the world as if he was never there. As if he was just an illusion, an enigma never to be solved. But alas, only his dearest, closest friends knew of his whereabouts but to the rest of the Wizarding world, he was but a legend.
In the Wizarding world, on a great expanse of land, barren to muggle eyes, stood the enormous Malfoy Manor where one Draco Malfoy currently resides. He had regained his innocence by admitting his loyalties and helping the Light fight off the Dark in the final war, exemplified when he killed his own father… but he knew, he just killed a part of himself that day and now, as he lay on his bed, he contemplates the other mistake he made 2 years ago…
"Drake? Drakie? Wake up… Drake?? Draco! Draco Malfoy!! Wake the bloody UP!" rang Pansy's voice from behind the door. "Please Drake… please wake up…."
"Please Draco, listen to me… please… please… I-I-I- I lo--" Draco's thoughts were interrupted by the banging of the door and the bellowing of one Pansy Parkinson. "I'm up… Panse, I'm bloody up. I'll be down in a few…" he replied in that hoarse manner.
Pansy's voice could be heard behind the door as she said, "Please don't waste away, Drake. Don't waste away for him… IT WAS your own fault…" letting the sentence trail off as she left the hallway.
"I know Panse… I know. Don't bloody remind me…" he whispered as he slid down on to the bathroom floor.
Meanwhile, across the ocean, a young columnist is sitting across an exquisite hotel suite with one of the most famous bands in the US, face-to-face with their vocalist and lead guitarist for an exclusive interview:
"… so what made you decide to forego the anticipated US tour?" she asked, eyeing the two eye candies before her.
"Well, it's not forgoing per se, but merely a postponement of the tour." A blonde haired Adonis answered.
"What about you Scar? What can you say, seeing as you were the key element for the 'postponement' of the tour? And as rumors spread that the band is set to leave for the UK tonight…" she asked slyly, clearly trying to seduce the other male.
Smiling sweetly at her, he replied, "It's not that I changed their minds but rather, there is an important event in my country that I must attend which I cannot speak of as of the moment."
Crossing and uncrossing her legs, she began, "Okay, since I can't get anything else out of you two, well get back on track, literally speaking. What inspired you to create a goth/emo racy cover for this album you're releasing?"
"It's not really racy but it's more of an expression of music through body language in its most carnal form. I mean, it's just us showcasing our sexuality through our music and colors that expresses sexuality… right Scar?" the blond asked, looking at the raven-haired man suggestively.
The woman unconsciously licked her lips as she scribbled down the juicy information just given to her and as she prepared for the next question, two women came barging in, all the way laughing out loud before they took their seats and looked at the young woman writing.
"Hello there ladies, so what do you expect from your fans here and abroad when they see your new cover?" she asked, looking at the duo before looking at the blonde again.
"Well, hopefully they'd be thrilled and ecstatic about the album not just the cover…" and she winked after answering the question. Smiling coyly, the interviewer added, " even with the photos of you kissing each other in the most sensual way possible?"
This time, the raven haired man laughed out loud before answering, "we really didn't expect those pics to be picked but since they looked awesome, we just thought, 'Why not?' though I don't hear you complaining…"
Blushing furiously, the young woman stood up and bid farewell before exiting the room.
"Scar, you are so mean…" pouted a brunette haired woman as she glared daggers behind the said man.
"Yah, we were just getting started too… Party pooper." Sticking out her tongue, the auburn haired woman added, flopping next to the blond who was secretly smiling at the duo.
Shaking his head, Scar smiled as he levitated the duo up and placed them on top of the chandelier. The duo shouted and screamed…
And this was the scene Mrs. Hermione Weasley saw as she entered the living room sans Ron.
"What the bloody hell is going on here??"
"Oooops…" the blond haired man said before ducking as she eyed him suspiciously.
"Maegan and Aya you can get down you know… you ARE witches…" she shouted at them before looking at Scar, "Harry you are such a child."
The duo stared at each other then levitated downward. Laughing slightly, they playfully punch Scar on either side before tackling the blonde.
"Oof! Hey, watch it. Hermione, how many times do we have to tell you, he goes by the name Scar now." The blond berated as he fought not to get suffocated.
"Fine Damian." She said before turning to Harry/Scar, "Are you sure about this SCAR?"
Looking at her, he squeezed her arm and said, "Yes, I need this." Nodding, she gave him a smile.
Suddenly a loud crash was heard at the fireplace, everyone looked as a ginger haired man stepped out.
"Eh, sorry about that guys, I just finished paying off people to pretend they're you…" he apologized as he walked across the room to where they were all standing on..
"Oh Ronald, look at the mess you've made…" shaking her head she whipped out her wand and cleaned her husband in which case the quartet started laughing.
Back in the Manor…
"Hey Draco, have you heard? There's a band from the US coming here!" she asked excitedly.
"Hmm, what band is that?" he asked none too excitedly as he read the paper.
"The band's called 'Venom'… you know the BAND!! The two hotties and all, coming here…" she squealed.
"What band?" "the band Hermione's managing…" she answered rolling her eyes.
"I don't recall any band she's managing. Are you sure…?" he asked, raising his elegantly shaped brow.
Groaning in frustration, she stood up and retrieved a very original copy of their newest CD and showed it to him. Upon inspecting the album, Draco watched as it flickered before movement was seen. What he saw made his heart beat faster than usual, his lips to dry, his eyes to dilate and yes, his face to blush.
On the cover, the quartet were lying as if on display in one of the erotic position they album showed. Aya was on her back on the bed, naked with only a blanket covering her, head turned to side looking at the camera, hair in a halo about her, eyes smoldering amber while Maegan was on top of her, naked waist down seemingly connected to Aya by the hips as if pinning the amber haired woman down. Damian was naked except for a blanket draped across his groin with tattoos running around his torso and his piercing blue eyes looking up at the camera while Scar lay sprawled down under Damian who was half sitting half kneeling; Scar was half naked with tousled hair and rich red lips begging to be kissed, and vibrant purple eyes with a hint of green looking deeply to the soul of the person behind the camera.
Another picture was of the two girls in the boudoir, preparing their make up, with Aya sitting and Maegan on her lap. They were passionately kissing, sans the tongue. Hands were clasped together and bodies meshed.
The other photo that got Draco mesmerized was that of Damian and Scar. This time Scar was naked and glistening with sweat, body slick with oil as he grabbed Damian from begin, pulling his head back and claiming his lips in a shearing kiss (with tongue and teeth), whereas Damian was sitting down covered with bite marks and hickeys all over his body. (ed. note: head was pulled back so Harry's package was covered)
"Bloody hell Panse, what are these people? Porn Stars?" Draco commented as he threw the album toward Pansy. "Nope, Hermione said this was like the transitional album, it was for the benefit of sexuality and music harmony and all that other crap… but you've got to admit, that Scar is ravishing…" she added as she looked at the other photos. "I don't like them—, well sorry for you we're watching them…" she interrupted. "Why are we watching them again?" arching one elegant brow he turned to her, "well because they are doing a benefit concert for HARRY POTTER'S death anniversary. You would know if you're ever out of the manor." She pointedly implied. Before the blond could react, she added, "you have no choice, Hermione invited us and I made her a promise. So there, we have to go."
"what promise pray tell?—" he began but was cut off as a loud thump was heard near the entrance of the Manor.
"They're HERE!!" Pansy exclaimed before remembering, turning to the blond she smiled as she said, "oops?" Molten silver eyes stared back scathingly before stalking towards the commotion. Hurriedly behind him, she dashed until they were at level with each other.
In the Foyer, the group were standing and admiring the place but glanced towards the great doors to meet Lord Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson. Pansy looked breathlessly wonderful but paled in comparison with Malfoy who looked like a god.
"Wow. No wonder girls and boys wanted him. He looks ravishing…" Aya commented appraising the blond.
"Yeah but has the venom of a basilisk" Ron whispered back just as the duo cross the distance.
"Hermione! You look beautiful? How are the Grangers?" Pansy greeted with the most dazzling smile. Looking at Ron she added, "how are the Weasleys?"
"They are fine Panse. How are you? Well both of you?" Hermione asked looking at Draco. "I do hope you don't mind Draco… We couldn't let the public know about this. Its suppose to be a surprise as you know…" she trailed off.
"Yes, Draco, remember—she looked at him pointedly before continuing—"this was suppose to be a surprise and since the Manor's quite big, I thought it be a good idea plus you did say you enjoy music…" she added smilingly at him.
Resisting the urge to roll his eyes at her antics, he cordially nodded, "Welcome to Malfoy Manor. My name is Draco Malfoy. I didn't catch your names—" he indicated for them to introduce themselves.
"Oh right, sorry Draco, let me introduce the band I'm managing, this is 'Venom'. This is Damian, he's plays bass guitar, Aya, she plays the keyboard, Maegan plays the drums and of course, this is Scar. He does lead vocals and guitar. And before I forget, Ron. Their agent. Hahaha" she smiled as she introduce each and everyone.
Draco was slowly reading everyone except for Scar. He was odd and so guarded that Draco couldn't read him. "What happen to your face?" "I had an accident and it didn't quite heal as I expected it…" he answered. "I'm an excellent potions master, if you want I could fix a potion for you. But I must see it first. If you don't mind…" as he said this he made a move towards Scar only to be blocked by Ron and Damian. "It's alright. But thank you for the offer Mr. Malfoy." Scar replied as he gripped Damian. "I didn't remember you being so nice Malfoy…" Ron voiced as he stood before Draco. "Weasley." He smiled then added, "people change Weasley… you could say the war changed me… besides, I appreciate beauty and I know Mr.—" "Ledwick but you can call me Scar." "Scar it is. Anyway, get yourselves settled. Dinners going to be ready… please excuse us…"looking at Pansy he motioned for her to follow. "Bye guys, the house elves will see you to your rooms…"
In one of the rooms, something erupted…
"Bloody hell Pansy! You could have told me…." He cursed as he threw another vase.
"I was trying to but they were a bit early than expected. Look, you need this. You need interaction with people other than me. Don't you see Draco, you are slowly killing yourself." "Fine. They stay. I will be civil. But the Weasleys will not stay. No matter how you adore Hermione, they will not stay." "Why? Because they remind you so much of –" "Don't. Please. Let's just get this over with? Shall we?" and with that they left for the dinning area.
In one of the rooms, the band was busy unpacking and chattering all the way.
"Wow. This place looks amazing. Like one of the Manors in those story books." Maegan exclaimed as they entered Damian and Scar's room.
"Yeah. I could get used to living like this…" Aya added as she flopped on to the bed.
Smiling Hermione started, "Do you get the feeling that Draco hadn't expect to see us?" Nodding, Damian turned to her, "Yeah. As if we caught him by surprise but Damn, is he gorgeous!" looking at Scar he added, "wonder if he's gay?" winking he faced Hermione again. "But is it really alright if we stay here, I mean…" "well, yes. You—" AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" "What is that??" Aya screamed as she saw something move toward Scar who was soo quiet. "It's a house elf." Scar answered. "Why the hell does it have a sock on its head?" "Its Dobby!" Ron exclaimed as the little elf stared at Scar. "Dobby what are you doing here? I thought you lived at Hogwarts?" Hermione asked as she looked at the creature.
Finally, the elf took notice of the other occupants of the room, he answered, "Dobby is liking taking caring of Master Malfoy. Master Malfoy is needing is helping. Dobby is liking Malfoy Manor. Master Malfoy is letting Dobby working for free. Dobby is not asking for fee, Master Malfoy is different than he was being after the war…" he stated to Hermione before locking eyes with Harry, "I is knowing who you being… Harry Potter sir"— a gasp erupted from somewhere across the room before Damian got up and pointed his wand at Dobby, "what did you say elf?" he growled. Clearly ignoring him, Dobby looked once again at Harry, "you is not lying to me Harry Potter sir… Dobby I knowing… who you being" "Dobby you must be absurd… Harry died with Voldie, remember? HE is dead." Hermione tried to reason. "This man is Scar Ledwick." Shaking his head he said, "Not you is too… No lying… I know who is being… Not you is too." Sighing Harry asked, "Maegan? What do you sense?" Standing up, Maegan looked at Dobby warily before stating, "He's right. He can see you aura. Its different than ours. Its rare, kindof scary…" Nodding, he faced Dobby again, "Please promise me, you wont tell Dr- Malfoy about this." Dobby looked up at him, confusion in his eyes, "I is not understanding what is Harry Potter meaning but I is following what Harry Potter is wanting." And with that, Dobby disappeared.
The group was met with a very warm and delicious aroma as the proceeded to descend towards the dining room. In there, they saw an array of food being displayed. Tons and tons of different delicacies that had Ron's mouth watering. At the head of the table sat Draco and to his left, Pansy. She was teasing him in a way a sister would but seemed as if she were flirting with him. A cough disrupted they play. They instantly stood up to see their guests.
"Please, take a seat." She motioned for them to sit and make themselves comfortable.
"Again, wow. I think we are surely underdress for this. Did you have other guests in mind?" Aya exclaimed as she sat across from Harry.
"No one except you lot." Draco answered sweetly before sighing and looked pointedly at Pansy, "She likes to play hostess and it has been a while since we had guests over so indulged her."
"Hmph. As I remember, you also enjoyed the party scene Draco." She teased lightly as the elves began filling the glasses with wine.
"Quite. But my dear you were the one fidgeting over the food and such." He answered just as coyly as were possible which had Pansy blushing. Hermione laughed at that which earned her a well deserve glare.
"Awww. You guys looked so cute together. Clearly, you are in love with each other. It's kind of envious." Aya exclaimed again as the group watch the duo banter. Except for Harry's face everyone else's seemed happy with the conversation.
"I beg your pardon?" Draco asked as he looked at Aya. With bewildered shock, Pansy asked, "You thought we are married?"
"Well yes. I mean, you couldn't find anything to fight about since you guys looked like you were meant for each other." Aya answered, her brows were stitched together as if thinking she said something to offend them.
Pansy looked at her shock then burst out laughing. The rest watched flabbergast at her mood swing before she answered, "There are only two things that would make us fight each other: clothes—Hermione smiled at this while Ron snorted, and blokes."
"What?" Damian asked. "Really?" Hermione asked. Ron looked smug.
"What are blokes?" Maegan asked. Looking at the two girls exchanging knowing looks.
Pinching the bridge of his nose, Draco answered, "I'm gay."
Stunned silence. Minutes ticked by before Ron's boisterous laughter filled the room.
"Bloody hell. I thought so. I knew you fancied blokes Malfoy but I really didn't think you'd come out like this!"
"Draco!" Pansy let out a gasp as she eyed her bestfriend.
"What? It was bound to come out… besides, being linked to you is worst than admitting I'm gay." He answered wearily earning a light punch from Pansy.
"Hmm." Hermione's eyes never left Draco's face. Draco looked at her and cocked his brow. "what brought this out Draco?" as if taking the hint at his raised brow.
"A very dim past." He said. Before she had time to analyze, pansy exclaimed, "Let's eat." And that was the end of the conversation. For now.
After they ate. Everyone converge in another living room. This time, the place looked so serene. Very green and cool.
"Eww. Very Slytherin, Malfoy." Ron commented earning a sharp elbow jab. Smirking at that he said, "Of course. I AM Slytherin."
"What's a Slytherin?" Damian asked, and it was only this time that Draco looked at him.
"It's a house I occupied during my stay at Hogwarts" he answered. Looking at him patiently.
"Hey Hermione, isn't that the school you went to with Ron and Harry right?" Draco cringed at the casual reference she made before looking at Hermione.
Glaring she answered, "Yes. We were in Gryffindor. There are actually 4 houses. The other two were Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw."
"Hmmm. And the sworn enemy of the Gryffindors are the Slytherin right?" She asked, unfazed by the silent rebuke.
This time Pansy answered. "Yes." As if remembering a memory she smiled before she added, "Draco the Slytherin Ice prince and Harry the Gryffindor Golden Boy. They were always bickering and fighting in school. They were much worst than the Weasley twins."
Both Draco and Ron snorted before Ron chimed in, "Harry always beat Malfoy here at Quidditch—looking at the trio he added, it's sort of soccer or football. Only on brooms."
They heard hmms and ahhs before Pansy continued, "They were the schools hottest bachelors. The good boy who has a hero complex and the bad boy that makes your insides swoon. Every girl in their right mind would fling themselves at their feet."
"including you pansy?" smirking again, he raised one of his elegantly shaped brows.
"Especially me. I had to keep you safe… Do you guys know what they used to called Hermione, Ron and Harry?"
"The Golden trio." As if on cue, everyone turned to Scar as he spoke.
"Yes. How'd you know that?" Pansy asked and Draco looked at him skeptically.
"I knew Harry." He answered shrugging.
But before anyone could react something slithered their way onto the couch Draco was occupying.
"A snake." It was barely as whisper as it wound itself around Draco's neck.
"It's sooo beautiful." Maegan commented mesmerized by the snake's eyes.
"I know. It reminds me of someone." Pansy attested. Hermione nodded, "Harry."
Aya looked at Hermione feigning innocence, she asked, "What does Harry look like?"
"Black hair, olive skin, as tall as Scar, and vibrant green eyes, more vibrant than that snake. But a bit close. Don't you agree Draco?"
"I'd say unruly jet black hair and—" he stopped as the snake slithered from him towards Harry.
Everyone sat still as the snake approached him.
You sssssssssmell exccccccccceptionally nicccce. You are very beautiful like my massssster. What issssssss your name little one?
It touched Harry and knew.
Scar.
Lie. What issss truly your name?
Harry Potter.
Hmmmmmm. the other one to ssssspeak my tongue.
You know of the other one?
Yesssss. Nagini was her name was it not?
Yes.
Could you do me a favor?
If it issss within my grassssp. What issss it?
Don't tell Draco.
Ssssssoo that isssss hissss name? I like it. She stated looking at Draco.
Can we talk later. He does not know.
Of courssssse. Keep your door open. I will vissssit.
And with that she went back to Draco.
"What did you do?" Pansy asked.
Looking up, he looked at her bewildered.
"She never touches anyone but Draco." As if stating the obvious.
"I don't understand." He said.
"Selen kills anyone who touches her… me." Draco answered. Eyes narrowing as he watched Harry.
"Hmmm. Maybe she sees no threat with me. I lived with a lot of snakes while I was in America. Maybe she smelled them on me." Shrugging again.
"Hmmm. Maybe." With that the conversation started again.
It was late when they finished talking and the Weasleys as per request, left the quartet in the Manor. Draco had excused himself before the couple left. Pansy was with the group and into Scars room where they had another talk. After closing and placing silencing charms on the room and door, her face turned serious.
"You do know you almost blew it Harry." She eyed the brunette. And held up her hand before any of them could speak. "Let me talk first. Everybody sit"
Pacing she started, "why did you think we let you guys stay here? I'm not that dumb as I played when we were at school Harry. I figured it out the moment you release your first album. I'd confronted Hermione about that…"
"So that was you who I saw with her year ago." Maegan stated.
Sighing she nodded but held up her hand again, "quiet." "Anyway, she didn't tell me exactly but bit by bit I discovered how and why you were hiding. Now, tell me this" she looked at Harry. "why now? Why this way?" Harry looked away.
Damian answered, "He tried. He tried to move on. To be with me. But he just couldn't. No matter if it broke his heart, he wanted to know…"
Confusion marred her face. "Look at me. Do you see anything familiar?" standing before her, he glowed before settling again. Her gasp of shock and amazement indicating she understood.
"You look exactly like Draco."
"Except for the eyes." Aya chirp.
"Shut up." Looking again at Pansy, "Don't worry. I've moved on. Got a new hubby. He's actually like Harry but not physically. Hahaha. I'm just trying to help him"
"What did Draco mean about the snake?" Maegan asked.
"Well, the snake found Draco somewhere. He wouldn't say. But she found him. Saved him in the very least. Anyway, the snake IS powerful. She touches something to know what she wants to know. Very cool."
"She touched you?" Harry asked.
"Nope. Only Draco. She was very hostile when I saw Draco. Was about to bit me if it weren't for him."
"Did she tell him her name?"
"Nope. It's a one way communication. But he can sense something if she was asking or wants him to listen to her. Why harry? Did you tell her something?"
"No. I thought he might be able to read her mind as well. It's nothing."
Looking at the others "get some sleep guys. We have practice tomorrow."
As if it were an order, they all left.
That night, Harry couldn't sleep. He'd thought about everything. Well, everything that concerned Draco. He saw with his own eyes how Draco had changed. His demeanor, his body, his face and most especially his eyes. But more than that, he was curious about what had happen to Draco before and after Selen found him. Thinking he couldn't get any sleep tonight, he left. He followed the smell of flowers towards the Malfoy garden. There he could see the roses, lilies and various more flowers bathed in moonlight. There, he took of his mask, the mask he wore to keep both him and Draco safe. Safe from all the pain and hurt.
He let the moonlight bathe him as well. He let the wind touch him. Made him feel the coolness of the air. He was lost to his own words that he didn't notice someone coming up behind him… staring at him unbelievingly… running towards him in an inhumane speed.
Woohooo… first chappie is done at last. Took me more than I thought it would. Hahahaha. Hope you'd enjoy this chap. Don't worry I'll post soon enough.
Can't wait for your reviews.
Characters:
Maegan- half witch (power to see things that others can't)
Aya- half witch (siren, veela- mated to Maegan)
Damian- half wizard (shapeshifter, has vampire blood)