Author: Gryphnwng
Title: Gryphon Baiting
Rating: R (NC-17 at my yahoo group and adultfanfiction)
Status: Work-in-progress
Pairing: Harry/Draco, some mentions of others.
Note: This is SLASH! Meaning male/male pairing. If you don't like, I'm not forcing your eyes to this page to read. I've had enough readers ask for this pairing in my Prophesy of the Serpent story that I decided to write a short, one shot, no plot included fluff piece to appease them. At least, that was what it was supposed to be. Now, it's turning into a story in it's own right, with a plot! So help me, how do I get into these messes?? Well, I hope yall enjoy! On a side note, I can't believe I called Ron being the keeper, and it did happen in the book! *Grins insanely* Too bad not many of my other predictions came true. *Pouts* This is definitely an AU now.
Summery: 7th year ficlet- Ron and Hermione are worried about Harry, and his still seeming innocence to the way the world works. Worried for his safety, they follow him to a midnight rendezvous with Draco, and get an eyeful.
When Ron and 'Mione had followed Harry that night, the last thing they had expected to see was the display that they had bore witness too. For nearly an hour they watched helplessly as Harry and Draco expressed their love for each other in the most physical way possibly. Worse, though, was the way that display had affected them.
While neither of the two were homosexual, they found themselves responding to the blatant sexuality displayed before them. When they had first become trapped in the room with the lustful Harry and Draco, they had stayed relatively near each other, so as not to lose contact with their invisible partner. As the evening progressed, they both started scooting farther away from each other, sure that the other wasn't being affected at all. For all that Hermione and Ron had been dating one another steadily for over a year now, they had yet to get past second base with each other. Now they were getting an eyeful of the basic mechanics of sex and were frankly, aroused. Neither knew quite what to do with themselves. So they decided, on their own, to simply just move away from the other and just wait it out.
Ron sat against the wall, slowly but surely getting more flushed and hard as he watched. The sounds the two produced didn't help much either. He couldn't tear his eyes away from Harry and Draco. Almost without knowing his own hand crept downwards to caress his own growing erection. He continued to watch, his hand stroking and squeezing his member, the movements becoming more frenzied as the bed-show continued.
Hermione swallowed nervously and scooted a bit farther away from where she thought Ron sat. While academically she knew what she was seeing was perfectly possible, it was something she had never truly thought on before. It certainly wasn't something you could read about in a book! At least, not the type of books she usually read. (She needs to read more slash…;-) ) Nothing she had read in her biology books had ever described this feeling that seemed centered in the pit of her belly. A particularly deep groan made her forget any thought of a book as her own arousal made itself known.
When all was said and done, and hearts had ceased racing Ron and Hermione sat sprawled against the wall, flushed and deeply embarrassed. Neither was a voyeur by nature, and their own reactions to their peeping had took them by surprise. It got worse though when first Draco, then Harry addressed them. They had been set up! Both squeaked and ran for the door as soon as it unlocked. Since the time limit on the potion would soon wear off they ran as fast as they could through the halls of the school, Ron giving a brief scream of utter embarrassment. By the time they made it to the portrait and got through, they only had a few minutes left to get clothed. Both were too shamed to speak to the other and separated silently and headed to their respective rooms.
~Next morning, breakfast.~
The Great Hall was crowded that morning with students eager to get a bite and pick up their class schedules. The students all were chatting about their summers, new classes, and all the usual gossip. At the Gryffindor table things were a little more subdued among the older years. They were all waiting with baited breath for Ron and Hermione to show. As they were Harry's best friends, they were sure to know what happened that previous night. The older Gryffindors were to be disappointed though. When Ron and Hermione finally made it to breakfast, neither one was talking. In fact, when asked about the previous night they uncharacteristically blushed and stuttered, then clamed up. The others had no idea what to make of this behavior until Seamus suddenly hit upon an idea.
"I know! They forgot to talk to Harry 'cause they were shagging in 'Mione's rooms!"
Exclamations of disbelief followed that statement, until they noticed that the duo's blushes were, if possible, even brighter then they previously were.
Seamus grinned, and reached out to ruffle Hermione's hair, and clap Ron on the back. "I knew it! I woke up late last night, and you weren't in bed! It's about time, you too. Congrats!"
His announcement was followed by a round of good-natured teasing and joking, though both Ron and Hermione denied having slept together. If only they knew.
Like the previous night an unnatural hush fell upon the Great Hall. Slowly the zone of silence spread from its epicenter at the entrance doors, through the various houses, the teacher's tables until it hit the Gryffindors. Seamus and the others slowly stopped their teasing, and looked towards the entrance. Ron and Hermione, perhaps figuring what they would see, hid their heads in their arms.
Framed in the archway, arm and arm, stood probably the schools greatest rivals ever. Draco Malfoy, Slytherin, and Harry Potter, Gryffindor, slowly surveyed the crowd of jaw-dropped students and teachers. Harry had his arm draped around the blonde's shoulders, while Draco had his arm wrapped tightly around the Gryffindors waist. They paused in the entrance, savoring the scene they made, before slowly sauntering in together towards the Gryffindor table. Amid the shocked silence they sat down next to each other, across from Ron and Hermione. Both wore identical smirks. The silence was finally broken by Harry who, with another smirk stood and cleared his throat.
"What's the matter? You all act like you've never seen a gay couple before…" Draco snorted and pulled Harry back down to his seat and started filling his plate with food.
"Hey, give 'em time luv. I'm sure they've seen enough gay couples, Finnegan there made sure of that. It's us in particular that surprises them. Now eat up! You're too skinny."
"Hmm, you could be right. And I'm not skinny! You weren't complaining last night!" Nonetheless, Harry dug into his plate, grinning when he heard Ron and Hermione whimper from where they were hiding in their arms. Slowly the sound returned to the Hall as people began speculating on the show they had witnessed.
The Gryffindors were still in shock and wondered what had happened to their Harry. Surely he couldn't be serious and actually dating Malfoy? It was Dean who finally dared to break the silence.
"Um, Harry? How did this, I mean, you and Malfoy?" Dean could barely form a complete sentence so great was his shock.
Harry exchanged a glance with his boyfriend. Draco nodded, and Harry turned back to Dean. "Well, it's a long story. Do you guys think you can wait until tonight? I promise we'll tell you all about it then, k? I must say though, it was rather fun pretending to be so innocent though. It was rather funny!" Draco rolled his eyes and stood up.
"Huh. Well, as much fun as I'm having, I really must be off to class luv. I'll see you in potions, right?" Draco leaned over and gave Harry a lingering kiss.
"Yeah, see you then, Drac." The rest of the table blinked, and then started scrambling for their books and packs. In the shock of discovery, they had completely forgotten about classes!
The rest of the day seemed to move by very slowly for the Gryffindors. No matter how they pestered Harry, he would not tell them one word about how he and Draco had gotten together. It had made potions especially difficult, as they could not stop whispering speculations to each other. Since the defeat of Voldemort Professor Snape had been more or less equal in his harshness on his students, he would not tolerate talking in his class. Gryffindor managed to lose points as though it was still their 5th year. It didn't help that Harry and Draco were working together on their potion. The objects of all the gossip were standing right in front of everyone!
Snape as well wondered how on earth Draco had managed to bag Potter. More, he wondered why he even bothered! He personally saw nothing special in the Gryffindor. Surely Draco could have done much better then Potter. Someone who was more distinguished, who was more experienced in the world… (AN hmmmm…jealousy perhaps? Lol)
Finally night arrived and the promised recital of how the relationship began was close at hand. The Gryffindor common room was packed full to bursting with the all the Gryffindors, and a few guests from other houses. Harry and Draco had center stage, sharing an armchair in front of the fire. Draco had curled up in Harry's lap, his head tucked under his chin. Harry circled his arms around the blonde possessively and cleared his throat, eyeing the hushed crowd.
"So, you would all like to here out story, is that it?"
Various exclamations followed his statement, stating their positive answer. Harry nodded and continued.
"Well, like I said, it is a long story, so are you sure?"
This time his ears were nearly deafened by the chorus of yes's that followed.
"Well, all right then. It starts in the middle of summer, just after 5th year. Me and my Godfather Sirius were on vacation…"
AN: Ok, there you go. Next chapter. Happy? This was only supposed to be a one-shot! Lol. Anywho, the story is only going to take a few chapters I think. This isn't going to be a long story overall. I hope you all enjoy this. Questions? Comments? Concerns? I love to here 'em! Just drop a review! *grins* Ummm…does anyone want an mpreg? I might work that in if possible…might make the story longer too…lol. Thank yall for reading! I love my reviewers!!
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