Challenge: What if Draco shook Harry's hand in Philosopher's Stone?
For: XxKissingSinxX's 'What If?' challenge on HPFC.
Disclaimer: JKR owns Harry Potter.
Warning: AU.
A/N:I know the idea has been done before, and honestly, I've never been a fan of the whole Harry-friends-with-Draco thing ... but it's an interesting challenge that I'm certain I'll enjoy. I'm not sure how long this drabble collaboration will go on for. Maybe 50. Maybe 100. Who knows? Let's just see where my inspiration takes me.
Shaking Hands
Word Count: 141
"You'll soon find out that some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there."
Harry looked at Draco's outstretched hand, turning over the possibilities in his mind. On one hand, he – Harry – didn't want to make enemies so early on. On the other, Draco just insulted a very nice family, and he seemed somewhat of a snob.
Harry glanced at Ron, who was looking at him expectantly, waiting for Harry to turn the blond boy down. Harry bit his lip and looked at Draco, who was still waiting for Harry to accept his offer. Crabbe and Goyle were standing behind Draco obediently, staring at Harry's scar in awe.
It couldn't hurt, Harry decided, and nervously raised his hand to Draco's.
They shook.
A/N: I'm currently re-reading the series for the Book Club on HPFC, and I have to put the book down a lot so I can write up that particular scene, but change it for this. To date, I have four drabbles ready and waiting for this. They're following each other, but that will not be the case for all of them. Most of them will be unchronological and unrelated.
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