Scars
Author : Vampire Gurl
Rating: PG-13 or R to be on the safe side
Pairing : Harry/Draco
Disclaimer : I do not own Harry or Draco or any characters of the Harry Potter series, except Lucia who came from my imagination.
Summery : "Everyone has scars from this war. Some physical, mental, or emotional. We must find the strength to overcome them, because if we don't, that bastard still wins." Post-War. H/D.
Author's Note: Reviews are always welcomed. wink wink
Flashbacks = Italics
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The Awakening
Harry smiled down at the beautiful blond in front of him. As gently as he could, he pushed Draco back onto the bed. Draco's face flinched with pain as he was laid down. The bandage on his arm was quickly becoming drenched in red blood. Lucius ran out of the room and came back. The healer followed him. Lucius ran up to his son and took a hold of his hand.
"Draco..." Lucius said kindly. "How are you?"
"Awake." Draco said simply and managed a smile.
"We need the two of you out of here, so we can treat him." The healer stated firmly.
"That is my son and I wish to stay."
"You can not. Someone will be out shortly to inform you of his condition."
"Now you listen to me, all I want is to be with my son!"
"You can not. It is easier for us to work if you were not in the room. Mr. Malfoy, please."
With a death glare Lucius used to be known for, he left the room and slammed the door. Harry left quickly after and followed Lucius into the waiting room. The dim room was to plain and dismal for Harry's liking. Lucius sat down in a sky-blue couch with a huff and crossed his arms. He watched Harry walk into the room.
"What did you say to him?" Lucius asked
"I just asked him if he could do anything, anything at all so that I would know he could hear me."
"I have a feeling there is more to it then that. Whatever you did, it worked and I thank you."
"No problem, and your welcome."
They sat in an uncomfortable silence. Soon after Harry sat down, he began to fidget, while Lucius tapped on the floor. Harry looked up at the clock and counted the minutes. In five minutes Lucius stood up and started to pace. In ten minutes, he turned towards the door and gave the door a horrible glare. If the door was a person, it would have been cowering in fear. After a brief pause, he continues his pacing. He continued that pacing for an hour. After which he stopped and slammed his fist into a nearby wall.
"Are you alright?" Harry asked as he walked over to him
"Yeah, just releasing some frustration. I need to know how he's doing."
"I know. So do I. I have the urge to hit things too, but I am containing it. Draco would not have wanted that and neither would have your sister! "
At the mention of Lucia, Lucius sat down in a chair and cradled his head in his lap. With a deep sigh, he raised his head and looked at Harry.
"I can not lose my son. I already lost my sister, and it nearly killed me. When she died, Draco was the only thing that kept me sane. I can't lose him, he's all I have left."
"Listen," Harry said in a firm tone "Draco is stronger then this. I know he is. We just have to have faith.
"Your right."
Just then, a fair- haired healer with charcoal eyes came out of Draco's room.
"Mr. Malfoy I presume?"
"Yes that is me."
"I'm Marcus and I have been tending to you son, with the other healers."
"How is Draco?"
"It seems that the curse that hit him a year ago has disappeared. It is strange, it just seemed to have vanished. There are no effects of the curse left on the boy. It is unexplainable."
"Will he be alright?"
"We predict that is all goes right tonight he can go home tomorrow."
"What about his wounds?" Harry questioned. "I know that at least his arm was bleeding."
"Well all of them were bleeding, but that was a good sign. His wounds bleed because the curse ended which means that we could finally heal them completely. No scars."
"Can we see him?"
"In an hour. Go get something to eat and then come back."
Lucius and Harry went to the Cafeteria and got something to eat. They spent the hour in a comfortable silence. Once the hour was over, Lucius went to Draco while Harry had to run to his house to grab something he just remembered to get.
Lucius carefully opened the door and walked into his son's room. He walked over to the bed. Draco was sitting upright in the bed. Clean white bandages were wrapped around his wounds,
"Hey Dad." Draco said weakly
"Hey Draco." Lucius said, "Are you alright?"
"Yeah." Draco said which was followed by a cough.
"Dad, you think you could pass me that glass of water?"
"Certainly." Lucius grabbed the glass and helped Draco to drink.
"Much better. Can you take these bandages off? Doctor told me to tell you when you came."
Without saying another word, Lucius carefully unwrapped all the bandages. First his leg, then his waist, arm and his forehead. Just as the healer said, no scars marred his flesh.
"When can I go home?"
"Tomorrow, hopefully."
"Where's Harry?"
"He went to get something. He will be back in no time, no need to worry." Lucius said with a knowing smile.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am positive. If he doesn't I'll personally drag him back here." Lucius said still smiling.
"You know?" a shocked Draco questioned.
"Yes I know. I knew a long time ago. Now before you say anything, just know that I support you in what ever you decided to do."
"Thanks Dad." Draco said and gave his father a hug.
"And if he hurts you I reserve all rights to beat him to a bloody pulp for harming you ok?"
"Okay." Draco said with a smile. Lucius look up as the door opened.
"Look who is here? I'll leave the two of you alone." He stated and he walked out the door.
Draco watched as his father left the room. Standing by the ashen gray door was Harry.
"Hey Harry."
"Hi Draco. No bandages?"
"Nope they're healed."
'"I see you didn't scar."
"Not physical anyway"
"Draco… I'm sorry," Harry said in a sad voice
"No, it's okay, really. We all have our own scars from the war. This is mine. I lost a year of my life that I am never going to get back. Well, I read a few extra books, and research what happened over the pass year. I'll deal."
"But you should not have missed it!" Harry cried.
"Harry, listen to me. Everyone has scars from this war. Some physical, mental, or emotional. We must find the strength to overcome them, because if we don't, that bastard still wins. We have fought to hard to give up now."
"Your right."
"Of course I am. Aren't I always?" Draco joked.
"Draco…"
"Yes…."
Harry took out the silver dragon necklace on a silver chain.
"I found this the day after the battle when I was searching the surrounding area. It was on the battlefield."
"Thanks, I would have gotten really upset if I lost this."
"And..." Harry gulped as he took out the folded letter. "I read this."
"Oh, Harry. I cannot believe you read it. I meant everything I said."
"Everything?" Harry said.
"Yes, and it's up to you now. I do not want to force you into anything."
"You still mean it. After all this time?"
"Yes. I love you. A coma is not going to change how I feel."
"I missed you. I fell apart without you."
"What?" a shock Draco stuttered.
"I need you." Harry said softly and bowed his head. "If you will still have me." He said in an even quieter tone.
Draco place his hand on Harry's chin and raised is head so he could look Harry into the eye.
"Of course I'll have you." Draco stated softly.
Harry stares into Draco's silvery- gray eyes and sees the honesty in them. Draco lends in and kisses in softly. Shacking off the initial shock, Harry kisses Draco back. The kiss started soft and gentle. Soon Draco's tongue traced Harry's lips begging for entrance that Harry gladly gave. They kissed passionately and desperately, almost as if their lives depended on this one moment. Maybe it did, at least for them. Draco's hands rested on Harry's face and shoulder, while Harry's arms were wrapped around Draco in an embrace. After the need to breathe became a needed, they parted, panting.
"Do you believe me now?" Draco asked.
"Absolutely not. I think I need a little more convincing." Harry said with a smile and pulled Draco towards him for another mind-dazzling kiss.
Lucius with a smile on his face softly closed the door the rest of the way to give the boys their much need privacy.
The End (for now?)
Thank you to everyone who read my story. I humbly ask you to review my story and tell me what you think.
I also ask my readers to give me their input. I really like this story and was think so writing a sequel. I have some ideas floating around in my head, but they are quite vague. All I ask is that you tell me if you want a sequel or not.