Title: How to stun Harry Potter
Author: brissygirl
Rating: PG
Characters: Harry, Draco
Beta: asnowyowl
Warnings: pre-slash, open ending
Summary: After finally defeating Voldemort at the Battle of Hogwarts, all Harry wants is to sleep for a week.
Word Count: 343
Disclaimer: All characters belong to JK Rowling and associates. I'm just having fun.
A/N: Written as a prize for leo_draconis who won the colouring competition at the end of mini_fest 2009. I have been struggling with writers' block, so this took far longer to write than it should have. Leo I hope you like it, hon, and nobody is allowed to throw things at me for the ending. Enjoy!
How to stun Harry Potter
All Harry wanted was peace and quiet. He couldn't celebrate when so many friends had died or lost loved ones. Himself included.
Remus had been the last remaining living link to his parents and the closest thing to family that Harry had outside of the Weasleys. Remus was gone now, survived by his merely-weeks-old son.
Heading towards Gryffindor Tower for some well earned rest, Harry wondered if he would be able to stop the millions of thoughts whirling around in his head long enough to sleep.
When he reached the Entrance Hall, he heard someone call, "Potter!" Harry didn't need to see who it was; he would know that voice anywhere. Why did Malfoy choose now of all times to start something? He silently grumbled to himself.
Not wanting to deal with Malfoy or whatever vile things he was spouting, Harry kept walking. He'd gone several steps when he felt a hand grab his shoulder and turn him around, bringing him face to face with the owner of that all too familiar voice. "Potter, I just want to talk."
"Malfoy, I'm exhausted and not really in the mood for your snide comments. I just want to crawl into bed and sleep for a week." Harry turned and started walking again.
"Potter, wait!" Harry stopped, impatience written all over his face when Malfoy stepped into his path. "I… um… wanted to say—"
"Spit it out Malfoy, or I'll leave and not stop again."
Malfoy took a few steps forward and said, "I just wanted to say thank you." The last three words mumbled.
"What are you mumbling about?" Harry asked.
"I do not mumble."
"Whatever." Harry tried to walk away, only to be stopped by Malfoy putting his hands on him once again.
"I said, I wanted to say thank you." He leaned forward and pressed his lips to Harry's for a brief approximation of a kiss, then turned and fled.
Harry just stood there, stunned. Wondering what the hell had just happened and how on earth he was going to sleep now.
Fin
A/N: Yes there will be a sequel eventually, just not sure when.