The Diary of Draco Malfoy
Rating: PG-13 for some language.
Disclaimer: Much as I would like to own Harry and Draco, I don't, JKR does, and she owns any other characters that you recognise. Any characters that you don't know are mine, and I am very protective of them!
Author's Note: This story is a prequel and sequel to 'Don't Leave Me', but you should read Don't Leave Me first.
Story Details:
This story is slash, I repeat, it is SLASH. If this story is something you feel you won't like, I would suggest you go find a story more to your taste.
I'm open to and appreciate suggestions on how to improve my work, and I love positive reviews. I don't like flames, so just don't bother. If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything.
The story begins in August 2000, Harry and Draco etc, are 19. The pair fought together in the war, and have become friends. The first entry has been penned just after the war has ended, and is, of course, Draco's POV.
Draco's Diary
August 14th 2000
The war is finally over! It may have come as a surprise to some people, but I actually abandoned my parents and fought for the good side. I'm not sure exactly why, the events in school from the end of fifth year probably were a huge part of my decision.
Voldemort is dead, I don't feel scared of him anymore, I can even speak the name just as Dumbledore could, and Harry can. It's so weird that Harry and I are friends now, some people couldn't believe it, and they still believed I was on Voldemort's side. But I had to become friends with Harry, as it would have been impossible to fight alongside him and hate him at the same time.
There are so many positions on the staff that need filling; most were killed when Voldemort invaded Hogwarts. There are only four left: McGonagall, Sprout, Binns (but he was dead anyway) and my godfather Professor Snape. Harry almost had a fit when he found out who my godfather was.
I still don't know much about Harry, he hadn't told me an awful lot. I know one of Voldemort's minions killed his godfather at the end of fifth year, and obviously, I know about Harry's parents, but I don't know much more.
I don't know what else to say about today and the events that have been happening. I don't know what you are supposed to tell a diary, I've never had one before. But anyway, I must go now.
Draco
August 17th 2000
My parents died in the war. Professor Snape told me today, when I went down to breakfast. I've been staying at my godfather's house since the start of 6th year. That was the summer I told my parents two things: I was gay, and I wouldn't be joining Voldemort when I turned 17. I returned to Hogwarts with cuts, bruises, scars, three broken ribs and a broken wrist. My godfather took one look at me, and owled my father with the news that I would live with him from then onwards.
I'm glad my parents are dead; they've always hated me. That's one of the many reasons I teased Harry and his friends, I was jealous that their parents loved them. Sure, Hermione was muggle-born, Ron was poor, and Harry was an orphan, but they had love, and that was why I said and did the things I did. I gave up caring about people's wealth and backgrounds in my 7th year. That was when I apologised to Harry and his friends, and began calling them by their given names.
I might go and see Harry today actually. He lives in London, and works in a big office; I don't actually know what it is he does. I do know how he got into the job though; I had wondered how he had managed with wizarding grades and subjects, he told me that some wizarding grades could be converted into muggle grades, so that, for example, an O grade in Potions became an A grade in A-level Chemistry, and he was also taught some things by the Muggle Studies teacher.
I'm going to go and get dressed now and leave.
Draco
August 29th 2000
I haven't written in here for a while! That's because I've been thinking about things in my head, rather than on paper. It started after I went to visit Harry at work, we had a really good time that afternoon, and when he finished work, we went to the cinema. I happened to mention that it felt like a date, and Harry leant over and kissed me, really quickly, on the lips. I was so shocked. First of all, I hadn't even known Harry was gay, and second, it was Harry! My best friend! It was nice though. I must just state in here that Harry Potter looks damn fine in a suit!
I've been thinking things over since then, and I still can't decide what to do. I've even considered talking to my godfather, but I can just imagine what he'd say or do, and it's not good!
I'll have to visit Harry again, maybe today or tomorrow, and speak to him.
Draco
September 4th 2000
Diary, I cannot believe it! So much has happened in the past few days, I'm in a bit of a daze. I did go and see Harry, the day after my last entry, and we made arrangements to meet over the weekend.
On Saturday, we went to a restaurant in muggle London; it was quite romantic I have to say! We chatted about anything and everything, and kissed a bit too! Then, (and I can't quite believe it yet!) Harry asked me out! Properly! I can't quite believe that the person I've been in love with for almost a year has asked me out!
I now have to tell my godfather, and Diary, I'm not looking forward to that! That means I'll have to either owl him, or go to Hogwarts myself. It'll be so weird, when there are only four teachers left that I know. From what I've heard, Professor McGonagall got the head teacher's job, Sev's (he hates that name!) still potions professor, not a happy bunny considering he's been after the DADA job since I was about 7.
I think I'll go up there; I'd rather my godfather's wrath was not forced upon some poor unsuspecting 11 and 12 year olds when he has received my owl!
Anyway Diary, I must leave now, to plan my trip.
Draco
September 10th 2000
I'm back, Diary. My godfather's reaction was not the one I'd expected, he didn't shout or get mad, he just kept asking 'Why him? Why him?' whilst sitting in his armchair, rather taken aback. I had to tell him I had no idea why, it just happened.
Anyway, I went to see Harry today, he suggested that I moved in with him. I've been mulling it over, Diary, and I can't decide whether it's too soon or not. I'm not sure what to do. I don't think I can figure something like that out so fast, or on paper, so I'll go now.
Draco
September 18th 2000
I have got to start writing in here more often; my entries are rather few and far between. But, Diary, I have been thinking about things in my head, as my decision could not really be thought about on paper. I made a decision concerning the moving in. I'm going to do it, I don't care if we've only been going out for a few weeks, and something in my heart is telling me this is right. Something in my head is saying this is right as well, so I think I'm going to go with my heart and my head in this instance.
I've been packing up my things, I haven't told Sev yet, that's the part that's worrying me. I think I may need to take a trip up to Hogwarts again, but this time, Harry's coming with me.
Draco
September 23rd 2000
Well Diary, I'm writing this at Hogwarts, we are leaving again in the morning. My godfather's reaction to my news was, once again, totally unexpected. I don't know if it was because he and Harry had made their peace with each other in the war, or if he's just mellowed, but he actually smiled (1st shock!) and gave us his blessing. (2nd shock)
I have to tell you Diary; I almost had a heart attack. My godfather sitting there, smiling, whilst saying to us "I'm going to give your relationship my blessing" is not something I'd ever expected to happen. He seemed happy for us; although Harry did inform me later that he'd been threatened with many nasty hexes and curses should he ever hurt me. Ah well, I think he was only joking.
Well Diary, it's late, I must go to bed now, and I have to be up early. (I'd forgotten what time the bell rings here; it wasn't a nice surprise this morning)
Draco