Love of a Prince
By Coco Malfoy2
Disclaimer: I'm gonna ask a little question, and if you know the answer, just raise your hand. If I were J.K. Rowling, would I be sitting on my ass writing fanfiction? Com'on people, it's not hard. No, I would be out writing the sixth book.
Warning- This is slash of the Draco/Harry kind. Don't like, don't read, don't Care. Not my problem. May be Male pregnancy. So let me know if you want it.
I love to write. If you give me a review, I love you too. If you flame me, I don't care. You can't discourage real writers. They don't give a damn if you hate it, they just write.
Sorry this chapter took so long. I was not in the area at the time and had no access to the computer. Then I got sick and now, my exams are just around the corner. Again, sorry. I'm a horrible person who takes forever on these things. As you may have noticed, my chapters so far are a little screwy. In the prologue, the story titles are different, and in chapter one, the chapter titles are different. I am truly sorry, but my story goes through so much, that sometimes I miss these things. And while we're on the subject of apologizing, I'm also sorry for my blatant lack of originality in this chapter/story. That is all.
What POV do you guys like? I am personally quite fond of Draco. I love Draco, and like the way he is portrayed. . I know he is seriously OOC, but guys, really, he's in love. And love can do that to you. I feel that I can seriously connect to his situation. If truth be told, I'm sure someone from my class is reading this. The guy I like won't even look at me. But why would he when he's got the exotic beauty that is...I mean, she's a lot prettier then me... to bad she don't give a damn about him... yet she still flirts with him!... JB, you rock!!! Sorry, just ranting about my pathetic excuse of a love life ( Idiot boys with stupid mixed signals. Can I get an AMEN out there?). Ironically enough, the guys my best friend...hmmmm... I'm seeing a connection!
Anyhow, I'm trying to decide if I should move this story to mostly Draco's POV ( and some Harry) or if I should continue this random mix of POV's. Also, do you want Harry to continue to be oblivious or come to his senses. I need your input.
Do you guys want me to list my reviewers, thank each one individually, or not at all? Really people, your say matters to me. Talk to me people!!! Also, many people have included me on their author alerts or favorite author pages. If so, I DO know who you are, but make my life easier and PLEASE tell me in a review. Some didn't even review.
I love fanfiction. If you have a great story that you want an extra review on, let me know, people. I'll do it, I swear!! I went and reviewed the stories of a couple of my reviewers. For one author, I read them all, and reviewed my favorite. Again, I love to read Fanfiction.
Alright, now that I am broken into ff.net, you don't need to be so nice. Tell me what sucks, okay?
Let's all thank the heavens for my beta, Chelsea. Hats off to you!!! This would not be possible without you.
This is the longest AN in the history of literature.
I'm sure you're all sick of my endless blabbering by now, so, with the story.
A.N- THIS CHAPTER IS SHORT, BUT ESSENTIALLY IMPORTANT.
Chapter two- Alleyway talks
Tom POV
I stalked purposefully towards the towering building that was the castle of Gryffindor. It is finally time to claim what was mine. I am Tom Riddle, King of West Slytherin. At 32 years of age, I am quite young to be a king, but was the only one in line for the throne when my parents were killed in the war that divided my beautiful Slytherin. Those snobbish, stuck-up Malfoys got the useful land while I get the dark, distasteful land that resembles a garbage dump. Words cannot describe my hate for them. That's why I must get Harry Potter. It's the ultimate revenge.
Harry Potter is gorgeous. Clueless and naïve, but still gorgeous. And Draco Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy's bratty little son, is deeply in love with him. That's how I'll exact my vengeance. How sweet will this be....
First, I'll have to convince the parents to make young Potter marry me. When that happens, and it will happen, I'll just beat and rape my dear husband and make sure Blondie knows. The idiot will run immediately to the side of his precious Gryffindor love. Give me two minutes, and I'll have him on his knees, begging for the boy's life. I'll trade East Slytherin in exchange for Potter, and kill them both. I love how I think.
'God, how I'd love to have both of them on their knees, begging for each others lives' in vain. They are so obviously in love. Ugh... love..... the very thought makes me sick. But don't worry. I'll make them pay for what they've done to me. You don't mess with Thomas Marvolo Riddle. And soon, the whole world will know that too. All it takes is patience'
And Tom Riddle laughed a high, cold laugh. A laugh that promised great hardships ahead for the young princes.
Omniscent POV
While Tom Riddle laughed at his great, evil trick, the very people he was plotting against were strolling leisurely around Main Street towards the town center of Hogsmead. The market place was, as always, bustling with activity like a large beehive. It as honestly as if the town never slept. It was so busy, that no one took notice of the royalty in their presence. After all, seeing the prince and his companions among commoners was not a rare occurrence.
And Harry Potter knew this. That's why they always came here. He didn't like all the bowing and scraping of the palace life. It was annoying. He sighed. Soon, this would all be over. As the king of a great and powerful country, you cannot simply pack up and decide to go for a little walk. It simply wasn't what happened. As his father constantly reminded him, 'Any number of things could happen to you.' In the name of Gryffindor's blood, he knows!!! He could get lost, or stampeded or even be killed. But the way he sees things, it hasn't happened yet. Might as well enjoy the free life while it lasts.
Draco POV
I don't know how it happened. One minute, I knew that we would be the best of friends forever. No wars between Gryffindor and Slytherin in our near future. Anyway, the next thing I knew, I wanted to sob because I realized that that's all we'll ever be. Friends.
I know that it shouldn't....won't....can't happen. I remember a time when I refused to acknowledge the presence of these emotions tumbling inside of me. I have long since grown up and come to terms with the fact that I am in love with my best friend. It's the most wonderful feeling I've ever known. And now, for both our sakes, I must pretend it doesn't exist. I am no fool when it comes to the attentions of Thomas Riddle. It's the land of East Slytherin that he truly wants! And I know that now, I will gladly give it up to keep Harry safe. Oh the tangled lives fate weaves for us. Like a spider. I hate spiders.
'That was really random' I realize.
But honestly, look at him. How could you not love him? I love the way he walks, the way he talks and the way his laugh is so contagious, it could get Duke Severus Snape chuckling. I love the way his hair is so untamed, and curls very gently at the ends. I love the strand of hair that pricks the corner of his left eye. And his eyes!! There like a new spring leaf in a forest of brown. And when they look at you, nothing matters except that Harry is looking at you. Not the guy across the way, but you. I can't help but chuckle at how far gone I am. At this soft sound, Harry turns about to see me. His smile is a mile long.
"What's up, Dray? You okay? Hey!! That rhymes!! Aren't I clever? Hey Dragon! Aren't I clever!?" Oh no. He sounds really hyper. Houston, we have a problem. We got ourselves a prince on a sugar high. That's never a good combination. When I find the no-good-pain-in-the-ass who gave Harry sugar, I'll kill them. Painfully. With a Popsicle stick. Oh yea. I love me.
"Yes Harry. You are without the most amazingly, fantastically clever person on the planet. You put Merlin and Dumbledor to shame." Okay, so I'm laying it on thick, but I also don't want him to blow up at me. Don't get me wrong. I love Harry, with my entire life and more if you want to be precise. But sometimes, for their own good, you have to lie to the people you love.
Ron is giving me the weirdest look that says quite plainly, 'are you crazy'. Well, yes. He leans closer and says just loudly enough for me and Hermione to hear "Are you completely crazy?" See how well I can call these people. "He sounds drunk to me."
"Yes Ron. In a way, I am crazy" 'In love' I add silently. But I best not let them know that.
"Draco, later, you, me, and Ron need to have a little chat about your feelings towards You-Know-Who. Your romantic feelings, if you catch my drift." Hermione intones.
I gulp. There's only one possible reason she'd want to talk. She knows. Damn. I don't know how. I've never been all that obvious. Sure, I look at him more then ought to, I spoil him with lavish gifts, and I always attempt to get him alone....oh shit, I am obvious. I wonder how many others know. I'm in a shit-load of trouble.
"Ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh, Draco's got a girlfriend, Draco's got a girlfriend," Harry begins to sing out to the entire street. Okay, before in was cute, but now that he's got the whole damn world involved, I want to strangle him. Alright, maybe not the whole world, but most of Hogsmead at least.
Hermione flashes me an apologetic look, and I can't help but think that it's come a little late. Just a bit. Oh well. Shit happens.
"Harry, uhh...look, Seamus!! Why don't you go talk to him for a little while? We need to talk to Draco about something important."
"Alright, I'll see you guys later okay?" Thank god for Harry's clueless nature. He doesn't suspect a thing. Although sometimes I wonder if it's not just pure stupidity that drives him to such obliviousness. I shrug. Probably. I look up just in time to see Harry running toward the leaky cauldron. There goes my defense system. Ten Gallons says that Hermione is right behind me, arms crossed, tapping her foot. I turn. Ten gallons to me. I'm quickly shoved into the nearest alley.
"So..." Hermione starts in an accusing tone, after thrusting me back into a chair. Again with the uncomfortable furniture! "Do you like Harry in a romantic sort of way? Do you possibly love Harry? Do you plan on marrying him in the near future? Huh, huh, huh? Do ya, do ya, do ya?"
"Hermione, love," Ron soothingly whispers to her. "Sweetheart, I love you. As much as a man can. But right now, dear, you're scaring me. I'm sure Draco's floating in the same boat here." I nod my head vigorously in agreement to this statement.
She took a deep breath, before relaxing to speak. "Draco, Ron, I love Harry. Only as a friend, of course!" Hearing the angry growls from both me and Ron. "And I just don't want to see him hurt. But...."
"That goes for me too, you know!" Ron pipes up.
I can literally hear Hermione's teeth grinding in frustration. "Ronnie, dear, would you do me the tiniest little favor and let me finish talking! Geesh, I'm surrounded by idiotic men!"
"Hey!!" I yell. It takes Ron a little longer to understand exactly what just happened, but then he echoes my shout. I roll my eyes, knowing that he's just a little slow.
"What I was trying to say, Draco, if you don't claim Harry, and soon, Harry's parents will have no choice but to give him to Riddle. He'll hurt our Harry! And you know, that with Harry as his husband, he'll finally have that right!"
"I know!" I scream, the pressure finally breaking me. "What am I supposed to do? Waltz right up to him and say, 'Coco, dearest, I love you. Do you love me too?' Yea right. He's a gorgeous guy with an amazing body. He'd think that I was just trying to gull him into giving himself to me. Look, I know Harry doesn't think of me like that, romantically of course. I'm just a friend. Friend who is too old for him. And I....accept that. Don't you see guys, that's just the way things have to be" I know I sound very weary. And for your information......I am.
"Oh of course not. That's unrealistic. Your plan, I mean." Hermione huffs.
"I don't know what to do," I'm almost crying now, I can tell.
Ron is finally shaken out of his reverie and appears to be getting angry.
"Listen!" He grabs me by the arm. "You love Harry right?"
"Yes"
"You want to marry him, right?"
"Yes"
"Then in the name of Gryffindors sword, put that feeling into action. Or words. I'm not that picky. Just do something."
Hermione's face brightens considerably. "I know! Why don't you try al that romantic stuff Harry's in love with. You know, letters, flowers, chocolate. The basics. He'll fall in love with you in no time. Then, in the end, we'll make sure he's so in love with you that he won't care who you are. It's fool proof."
Ron and I are both staring at her blankly. Then, I smile.
"It's brilliant." I say simply.
A.N- short, I know, but let me know what you think anyway!! Please? Reviewers: 311 - I thought so too!!! Amaroq- Aren't they soooo sweet!? Don't worry, I keep going with this. I don't plan on dieing quite yet. BTW, I'm female and the rest is in my bio. Lady Slone of Snow Mt- Thanks!! I'll try... Chelsea- Isn't she sweet all??? What a way to pick a person up on a bad day. Glad you like it so much, 'cause guess what? You're beta!!! And what a beta indeed! Let's give her another hand, people! child of the new dawn- I can't wait either. I don't have much of this planned. I have the next 3 chapters planned, but no further. Driven to insanity- I rather liked that part too. I wrote it during socials class. See what boring old geography can do? spygirl5- And I am ready to write. Chrissy Potter- Will do!! Linny- Hi again!!! My computers very screwed, but I'll try to post real fast. Yana5- No offence, but are there any stories on ff.net that you haven't reviewed? Honestly, you're everywhere. Maybe we just like the same kind of fic. linda- You're the only person who answered those questions. Thanks!! It really helps. sailorbaby16- Good, wait and see, and you just found out. There, answered all your questions. Pine-Apple 01- Just Did. Dark Seas- Thanks Misty. You rock, babe. Iced- forest- Yep. Thanks, I was really unsure. This is my first time posting. And it is pure goodness, isn't it? Did I mention that I love your name?
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