Lowly Beginnings
DISCLAIMER: Harry Potter et al. belongs to JK Rowling
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AN: My Headteacher died completely unexpectedly recently. When I arrived at the school in September, she knew my name within 2 days and made it her business to know how I was doing and settling in. She was the most genuine, warm hearted woman with the most amazing sense of humour. She was planning on leaving the school at the end of the year to look after her husband who's in a wheel chair and her teenage daughter who's the year below me at school. Please spare a thought for her and her family who are going through so much right now.
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Chapter 11: Sleep, Shopping and Shock
Draco woke groggily up as the phone rang insistently. He couldn't help but want to stay happily curled up with Harry. He had been shocked the night before when he heard of Harry's past, and had had to leave the room to think. When he came back he had realised what this action must have seemed like to Harry, and seeing Harry so vulnerable had reinforced his determination that now he finally knew Harry's secrets, he wasn't going to let him go easily.
He looked down at Harry's angelic face, so peaceful in sleep, before sighing and picking up the phone that refused to stop sounding,
'Hello?' he said.
'Hello son.' Came the voice of Lucius Malfoy. He spoke in a way that suggested normality as if their argument hadn't happened; in the same warm way he always greeted his son and only heir.
Oh, hello Dad.' He said, slightly stonily. He knew his father had his best interests at heart, but he knew- he just knew- that Harry wasn't playing him.
'Draco…' his father sighed. 'Are you still mad at me?'
'Of course I'm still mad, dad! How can you expect me to be otherwise?' Draco exclaimed. 'You've never questioned me before- whatever I've wanted, you've always given me. So maybe I'm spoilt, but I just don't understand your problem!'
There was a pause at Lucius's end of the line. Then he spoke again, as if debating whether to tell Draco something,
'Okay, I know what I said at the meeting was out of order… I wasn't sure whether to tell you this or not, but Jake Scott in the police department just faxed our police squad some files over from England. As you know, I'm friends with the chief inspector and he showed me some files. You wouldn't believe what he found out? Your boyfriend was in Juvenile son! He's a petty criminal!' Lucius exclaimed, and was about to go on when Draco cut in,
'He was a petty criminal dad. It's not his fault though- he had a crap start to life, and he's suffered dad. Just because you can't see it. So he's not perfect. He's not conventional! I don't care. At least he's honest- he told me his past dad, even with the knowledge I would most likely turn him away.' Draco defended Harry. 'He may not be perfect, he may not have classical knowledge of the world, he may have fears… but he also has hopes and dreams and courage. And that makes him better than a lot of us.'
Lucius was silent, this time a stunned silence. 'I just don't want to see you get hurt,' Lucius said finally, slipping from his protective father mode into his caring father mode. He let out another sigh, 'I'm just worried about you. You're my only son and I love you like you wouldn't believe… it's just-'
'Just what dad?' Draco pried.
'Just that- you haven't had the best dating record in the past, and I know what it's like to have your heart broken. I dated a fair few people before your mother, and let's just say that one broke my heart... a girl called Alex. She was beautiful, but she had a questionable background. I'm sure that's what drove us apart- we were just too different. Of course, I should thank her since it was during my heart break that I met your mother, but I shouldn't have had to of made the mistake of dating Alex first. It's safer to date within your own class. Trust me son… my father said the same to me.'
Draco held the phone away from his face and looked at it with an unreadable expression on his face for a few moments, before sighing and then noticed with cynicism that the whole phone call had been full of sighs,
'I know you just want the best for me, and prevent me from making mistakes, but dad? Just because your father was right, doesn't mean the same is applicable here. Don't you think I'm old enough to make my own mistakes?' Draco said, passion clear in his voice. 'Dad, I'm a grown up now. You don't have to approve, but please don't stop me.'
For a scary minute, Draco thought his father had hung up or wasn't going to answer. He shut his eyes in trepidation. Suddenly, his father spoke with an air of someone doing something reluctantly,
'Fine. I can't, and I won't, stop you seeing this boy, this, Harry Potter- but that doesn't mean I approve.'
Draco smiled gently. He knew this was the best he was going to get out of his dad at least until he had introduced Harry to his father.
'Thanks dad. It means a lot to me. But I promise you though, I'll bring him round and you're going to love him. I promise.' Draco said sincerely, without trace of doubt in his voice.
'You know what you're doing, I guess. And Draco, I'm sorry again for the way I reacted before... it was a long day a work, a hard meeting. I may have over reacted. But just consider what I've said. I'll see you another day then kiddo.' Lucius finished on an affectionate note, before hanging up.
Draco held the receiver to his chest. Well, his parents still hadn't accepted Harry but they were more likely to avoid open hostility when they met him. He just wanted his parents' approval and blessing. Oh well, he reasoned, he'd get it eventually. He huffed and lay back on the sofa, the cushions moulding around his throbbing head.
'Draco?'
Draco jumped when Harry placed a hand on his shoulder, and let out an exclamation.
'Holy hell Harry! I didn't see you there. How long have you been there?' he asked in surprise.
'Um, not long.' Said Harry bashfully, embarrassed at having startled Draco. 'Who was that on the phone?' he asked.
'Um, nobody. Just a close friend.' Draco said, not fully lying; he and his dad- and his mom- were very close and he would consider them his friends but... he just didn't feel Harry needed to know about his parent's disapproval so soon into their relationship.
'Oh. Okay.' Harry said doubtfully with a knowing look at Draco, and Draco had the feeling that Harry knew exactly who had been on the phone and what the conversation had been about.
'So,' Draco drawled, trying to get the topic off the phone call. 'I figured I'd wait a week to give us time to settle down a little but now I think the time has come. It's a dangerous task. One we may not come out of alive. But someone has to do it…do you want to be the one to tell Blaise we're together?'
This was followed by a raise of an eyebrow and then a muffled shout as Harry laughingly smothered Draco with a pillow.
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'A WEEK?' Exclaimed Blaise. 'It's been a WEEK? I gave you two tickets- hell, I even kinda brought you two together- and you didn't even tell me? Your very own cupid? Guys, I'm crushed!' Blaise held his heart as if wounded. They had told Blaise of both Harry's past and their relationship. Blaise had been surprised at Harry's past, but had shrugged it off; it was, after all, the past, and instead focused the conversation entirely on their relationship. Or more accurately, the fact they hadn't told him!
'Shut up dork head.' Said Draco accompanied with a roll of the eyes.
Seeing his act wasn't working on Draco, Blaise turned puppy-dog eyes to Harry,
'Harry! After all those weeks at the café! I thought it meant something to you.' Blaise burst out into unrestrained theatrical sobs, clenching his eyes shut and sucking on his lower lip. 'I thought we had something special!' He cried, increasing his dramatics by putting the back of his hand to his forehead and fainting back onto the sofa.
Draco and Harry shared a look, and then burst out laughing, unable to restrain themselves at Blaise's antics.
'You can stop now Blaise… time is ticking.' Draco said with a mock kick at Blaise's head.
Blaise sat up with a mortally wounded look,
'You think I can get over this so easily? This is big news. I shall never recover from your deceit. I shall never RECOVER!' he cried out before immediately dropping his tone, shrugging his shoulders and sitting up straight, 'All right, I'm recovered. You're together. What next?' he asked expectantly with a bright grin.
'Freak.' Draco muttered, before pulling Harry down to sit between himself and Blaise. 'Anyway, I've got to go work today- as have you Blaise.' Draco reminded Blaise.
'Aww.' Blaise moaned. 'Talk about a mood killer Draco! I don't want to work today. Or ever. In fact, I want to get inversely paid to the amount of work I do. And I want to do nothing.'
'Let me know how that works out…' Harry said with a laugh. 'Anyhow, I think that since I have no work today…' he paused to stick his tongue out at Blaise and Draco, '…that I shall go shopping for some clothes. I'm running short and most of my ones are pretty worn or dirty. I can't wear them until they're washed and I mean, look at what the hell I'm wearing now!' Harry gestured to the black slacks and white shirt he wore that once belonged to Draco; he looked very smart, and although he didn't feel exactly out of place since it was similar to what Blaise and Draco were wearing, he felt fairly uncomfortable and self-conscious, especially as Draco had earlier eyed him hungrily, with the clothes being more revealing than his normal baggy attire.
Whilst Harry was speaking, Draco pulled his wallet out of his pocket and took out 300 and handed it to Harry,
'Here mop head- treat yourself.'
Harry looked at the money with a slight frown, before pushing it back into Draco's hand, shaking his head.
'No Dray, I can't take your money. I'm already staying here without rent. I don't want charity, I have enough money.' He said, the frown still marring his features.
'Don't be stupid Harry. You're my boyfriend. And anyway, I'm a Malfoy and I can't be seen with you having patches and holes all over your clothing.' Harry opened his mouth to interrupt Draco's tirade but Draco cut him off, 'Ah- ah- ah- no, Harry. Take the money.' When Harry still showed signs of protest, Draco let out a cry. 'God damn it Harry, take the damn money or I'll, I'll…' he trailed off trying to think of an insult.
'You'll… urinate in his general direction?' interjected Blaise helpfully.
Harry burst into his loud laugh, and begrudgingly took the money Draco still held out for him.
'I knew there was a reason I kept you around Blaise.' Draco sniggered.
'Besides my good looks and charm obviously.' Blaise said pretending to preen himself, holding up an imaginary mirror whilst Harry made a cracking noise to which Blaise replied with an indignant 'Oi!'.
'Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, gotta go mon amie.' Draco bid them farewell. 'J'adore tu.' He added and kissed Harry on the lips.
'Huh?' Harry asked bewildered.
'It's French goofball. Something you're not able to do, Harry? Whatever will you do? Draco gasped.
'Hey, just because you can speak another language.' Harry protested, but without any real offence. He knew that because of his upbringing there were many things about the world he didn't know. He was naturally smart and had lots of superficial skills, but he didn't have a great amount of general knowledge, and he'd always found languages impossible. Besides, Draco was clearly getting a kick at being able to speak without Harry understanding.
He watched as Draco and Blaise conversed in French, clearly laughing at Harry, their eyes sparkling with mirth as Harry glared at them.
He stood up with a huff of air, and stormed out of the room, shutting the door behind him, Draco and Blaise still sniggering. Then suddenly he ran back into the room, ruffled up both of their perfect hairstyles so they resembled his own messy mop and laughing like a mad man, he sprinted out again to catch the bus into town. Draco and Blaise stood shell shocked before,
'HARRY!'
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Five hours later left Harry waiting for a bus at the edge of town. He was weighted down with a good few bags, all from fashionable punk, but affordable stores. Unlike Draco, Harry didn't enjoy shopping; he looked good in his normal mild punk clothes, but he really didn't know how to choose clothes for himself and always needed a second opinion before buying- something that annoyed him because he just couldn't be bothered. He also had a tendency to buy some of the cheapest clothes, which always led to an excess of clothing being bought with him having to drag it all back and find space for it in his small room at the orphanage, however this would not pose the same problem at Draco's house.
He had bought a fair few pairs of baggy trousers, lots of shirts and T-shirts, the odd cheap accessory and a pair of black Converse, although he had bought the Converse with his own money; the rest of his purchases had totalled less than 100.
At that moment, the bus pulled up and he groaned. It was pretty full and he predicted that by the time everyone queuing was on the bus that there would be absolutely no seats left. He paid his fare and found a seat near the back next to a man in his thirties in a business suit and briefcase and sat down by the window, his bags crushing him into his seat. As he had thought, there was not one single seat left on the bus, but at least there was no-one standing. He settled down and prepared for a long journey.
A few stops later and people had come and gone and still there were not any seats spare. When the bus next stopped, one man left and a man that Harry thought could pass for Draco's twin but slightly older entered. Since they were entering the nice side of town, Harry made the assumption that it was Draco's father Lucius- despite what he had said earlier, Harry was well aware of who had been on the phone and was fully aware of what was thought of him.
He shrunk down in his seat irrationally- he knew that Lucius didn't know what he looked like and he was dressed like, well, like Draco, but he suddenly felt out of his depth. The man, Lucius, took the seat that had been vacated and settled down and made himself comfortable. Harry therefore took the chance to observe him; he didn't look cold or heartless, in fact, he looked like a respectable man and father. He had the same features as Draco, and his eyes held the same warmth… Harry assumed that it was just him that the warmth wasn't directed at.
He sat in silence, and shifted his bags whilst the business man next to him in the aisle seat glared at him. Harry sent him an apologetic glance.
The bus ground to a halt once again and 5 people departed but 6 got on. The first five on were agile and grabbed the spare seats, but then an old woman with a walking stick hobbled on holding a bag of groceries with the other hand.
She looked around for a seat and Harry could almost see her groan. He himself still had a way to go before his stop, but no-one else seemed willing to do anything and Harry had always had a soft spot for old women after one had been his carer during the period before his sentencing as a child. With a sigh, he stood up, forcing the ill-tempered business man beside him to step into the aisle and said,
'Excuse me mam? Do you need a seat?'
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Lucius had just closed a meeting with regards to a restaurant he planned on renovating, and realised it was later than his driver was expected to work on that day. Oh, well, he commiserated, he could catch the bus as he often did when work overran.
When the bus pulled up, he knew that he would need to grab a seat pronto. He selected the last available place and sat down to observe the rest of the passengers. There were a few employees of his on the bus and he gave them a friendly nod, as well as some other people. Across the aisle from him sat a man in a business suit and a smartly dressed boy, juggling some shopping clumsily in his hands to prevent it obstructing the seating of the man in the suit.
At the sight of the boy, Lucius guessed he must be about 16 or so, his thoughts sprang back to his own dilemma. His son. He closed his eyes for a second, and thought about the boyfriend his heir had acquired. He realised Draco clearly thought this was the one, but Draco had made such bad decisions in the past. And this one was a known offender! He let out a withering sigh as the bus stopped and an elderly lady stepped on. There were no seats left, and he was almost ready to give his own up, thinking with mild disgust at what a disgrace society was becoming when respectable people such as the business man adjacent to him wouldn't give up their seats for an old lady when the teenaged boy stood up and said politely,
'Excuse me mam? Do you need a seat?'
Lucius could have leapt for joy- finally, a youth that knew some respect and manners. Now that he had given the boy a second glance, he looked respectable. He was smartly dressed, looked intelligent enough and was considerate enough to give up his seat despite the large amounts of shopping he would have to manage in the aisle. Why couldn't his son date someone like him!
Oh well, thought Lucius, I'll dare to dream. This Harry person wouldn't last long, and when his son came to him for a shoulder to 'cry' on- Draco hadn't cried in front of his father in years- he would be there to pick up the pieces. And maybe to find him some worthy. He leant back and prepared himself for the rest of the journey in cramped silence, unaware of the irony of his thoughts, Harry Potter just feet away.
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A/N: I've had a pretty decent week; had my ears pierced again (and I'm getting them done again in a few weeks), I saw A Series of Unfortunate events (or whatever it's called, and it was really good I thought…) I went to see An Inspector Calls in the theatre, and the Reduced Shakespeare Company (it was hilarious… seriously side splittingly funny!) and I've had a few good nights out with friends and alcohol. I've been to the gym (healthy me!) and today was PJ day at school (the Sixth Formers… i.e. my year and the year above had to come to school in their pyjamas but I wore my friends because they're hot and cute and say 'Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them' with an awesome cute picture on them… with matching slippers.) and tomorrow is Fancy dress so I'm going as a punk fairy. Yay. BTW, the breaks aren't working so I've used HP...HP to separate scene breaks. Thanks for reading, on to reviews:
Ak-alterego- Lol. Glad artistic licence is acceptable. I agree with your sentiment, 'Poor boys' too… tough times ahead. Glad you like.
Driven to insanity- Yay- glad you found it funny- I try to mix a little humour, with a little romance, with a little angst and drama. Can't think why you don't like the sound of Tom Riddle… ironic that:D. Lol… hope you think the month (and a bit) wait was worth it. Ah, computers that won't let you review; gotta love them… mine does it all the time.
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Ura-hd- Yeah, I figured that Harry is an honest sort of guy when it comes down to it. Well, things may be going well for now, but you never know what may happen… . Harry picked the game tickets from Blaise's pocket because their names were on them. If they weren't for him, he would have picked them, teased Blaise, then given them back. He's not a thief anymore- he knows stealing is wrong. Glad you appreciate that I have school and other commitments, not just writing.
Orlin- Lol… glad you thought it was sad, yet also happy and sweet. Lol… you know who rang now- hope it was up to expectations. Glad you like Blaise, he's gonna come in again soon. OMG- you read the ticket bit 11 times? That's an uber compliment! Aw- I'm going all fuzzy! So glad you like the fic!
Wonderclam- Lol… I've written quite a bit more whilst being at school, so updates should be frequent-ish. Hope you liked the phone call since you were waiting so long for it.
Xirleb70- Lol, boarding school is so much fun. I love it- if I'd stayed in the town I was in before, I would have been the only girl my age there…. BORING. Here in the boarding block, there's always someone to talk to or something to do. Of course, I do miss the internet since our school refuses to give you access in your room. Glad you like the fic. I love it when people put me on AA; it's just the thought that they made a little effort to read my story. I love it. Lol, I'm sure I'll have fun at school… just got our reports back… mine was great, but it's the extra out-of-school stuff that's always fun.
TeeDee- Glad you liked the chapter. Draco left the room for a bit to sort stuff out in his head. Hope this chapter didn't disappoint.
Dreamer110- Yay- you reviewed 3 chapters in a row- that's decent! If you disliked what Draco's parents said then, then I'll not sure what you'll make of this chapter. / . I watched Smallville (turns out my sister has box sets 1 and 2) and Lex is cool! But I understand what you mean now. Yep, Josh and Draco do have a little bit of hate going on. I like oblivious Harry too… I find it cute. You liked the kiss? I know, Harry showed off a lot of skills in that one chapter, but I don't want to make him a Gary-sue… he will show weaknesses and issues… give it time.
Caden- Lol… the next few chapters should come swiftly now I'm able to post more often at home. Don't know if protectiveness is a word (actually, it is… spell checker didn't highlight it) but I think it's cute how Harry is protected by Draco. Glad you don't think Harry's too submissive… I guess I do want him to be the 'girl' in the relationship, but I don't want him to be a wuss.
Marauders-Lover- Lol, somebody's got to leave a story at a horrible place, might as well be me. Sorry this took so long to update, but you can't update at school.
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Tink- Cute name btw. Lol, yep, we are smug authors (although this is the first thing I ever wrote, so I'm actually just gleeful and surprised whenever I get a review :D) and we love holding chapters above you head like a bone. Or chocolate. Eye twitching is always good too… I'm also deeply obsessed with D/H slash… it's probably quite worrying, although I don't have much time for anything anymore… I'm always busy. Ok, I'll try get a few sarcastic bits in for Draco. Glad you like. Personally, I think all D/H slash is OOC, because, let's face it, in canon, Draco just isn't gay. It's a fact I must live with every day. Maybe J.K..Rowling will have a change of heart?
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Kyaukii- Wow! You really like it? Glad you like Harry's past- I know it's a little melodramatic but if it was just Joe Average, then where's the story? Fluff is fun- sometimes I roll my eyes whilst writing, but I love it really. Well, I needed to end the chapter, so I come up with weird cliffhangers. Fear not, updates shall be quicker for a while… and I shall never desert this story.
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Violet7amethyst- I guess it is a little Oliver. Oh well, I love Oliver. I think Harry did offer to pay Draco rent but it never really came to pass. And now they're dating so it doesn't matter. Just nod. I hope that you like the story a little more as it goes on.
Kia- Umm- thoughtful face- YES, I did need to leave it at a cliffhanger. And the reason why? Because the chapter needed to end. Not the best reason for a cliffhanger, huh:D Um… have a sweetie, stop your temper tantrum? Bribery usually works… I write for reviews :D. Lol, my goal is to one day to have more stories up, but I could never write more than one at the same time- I'd get confused.
Darkanglefrmhell- Um… Harry is good at spotting emotions in people, but it's generally when these emotions aren't directed towards him that he notices them. His own judgement for emotions towards him are clouded and biased due to 'issues'. Yes, as you saw in this chapter, Lucius did technically meet Harry. And sure, why the hell not, I'll throw some more Blaise in. D'you reckon it's a bad thing that more people prefer Blaise to Draco or Harry?
Volupta- No, your English sounds great… I've lived in Germany 16 years and still need to master German… I can just about get by in it. Aw, it's nice that you just want me to keep going with my story… I'm glad it makes you happy. Glad you think it's both romantic and dramatic- that's the effect I'm going for.
MoonLightKiss- Lol, I know… it was very short. Lol… it brings a smile to my face knowing that you're smiling at my story. I love cuddling too- it's very intimate and loving I feel. I love non-magic/AU stories… know any good ones, then recommend them to me. What exactly is a C2 community? It confuses me…
Arwyern- Adorableness… yep, it's a word. Yeah, Draco is the best (besides Harry). Aww… you liked the teary emotion… that's great! Lol… I think it would be awesome to be a writer, but that's only because I'm lazy and it would be great to write which I enjoy anyway and get paid and not have to do any real work. Yeah, the boarding block are total wankers when it comes to the internet. Hope you liked this chapter and the next one will be out soon.
xhappyxpeople- I know, a month! Um… are you dead, because I'll feel so guilty if you are. I think if you didn't cry in the Green Mile you're either completely insensitive or, um, male. Rock on.
Lena- You write great long reviews… I luuuurve getting them. Well, the secret to getting you hooked is of course adding addictives to my story. I'm so glad you liked this enough to review more than once. Lol… I don't think my story needs trophies or anything, all I need is reviews. Just one review is enough to make my day, especially if it's long. Lol, I miss the internet sometimes, but I'm always busy so it's not so bad anymore (I used to be addicted since all my friends lived in different towns so I'd MSN them or phone them… the bills were large!). Lol… so glad you like this story anyway… have a nice day :D
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Wiccan-One- Yeah, I need a plot sheet. Without one, I would have no idea… even now, I'll look at my plot sheet and be surprised because I forgot about something I'd planned. Wow- it's sad when you get surprised by something you wrote. Lol, thanks for refusing to complain about the monthly updating. The world needs more people like you.
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TheSlytherinGoddess- Yeah, the movies were designed to make you think of Harry's past (and I also just really like them). Yep, honesty between Harry and Draco is good. Very good. And of course they love each other- where else would this story go otherwise? Lol- updates should be a little faster for a while now, then they'll be back to monthly. You'd actually consider re-reading the chapters while you wait for me to update? That's dedication. You're a real cool bean!
Burnt Reflections- You are such an awesome reviewer! Super cool! Lol, get out of your depressed mode; I should be updating quite often now for a week or so. Hopefully. The next few chapters are already written, so it should be okay. Lol, you spelt vulnerable right… I'm a lousy speller… I used to be good but ever since, like, Year 6 when I started using the PC for essays, I've forgotten how to spell… spell checkers are great (except when they're not…). Lol, I'd actually love some bacon now. It's just gone midnight, I have school tomorrow, and I'm soooo hungry- I was seriously too busy to eat today… I was having way too much fun. Hope you keep reviewing. :D.
Master-of-Wind- Lol, happy much? I love that you review every chapter individually. Makes me sehr happy. Yep, 'Sweet cheeks'… came to mind. Put it in. Cringed. Whoops? Glad you like the allocation of domination/submission between Harry and Draco. It rocks (and by rocks, I mean like a mountain of rock!) that you put me on your favourites list… that's the top honour for me, especially since you only have 3 on there. I'm not fond of hard-headed- 'I think I'm perfect'- Draco either… although I guess that would be more in character… but who cares. This is my story! Lol, Draco walking out would have been a good cliffy but it was too short, and I kinda wanted a warmer ending. Ta-ra for now. Review. Please. :D.
Ellie37- Lol… glad you liked the scene… it was hard to write, because, well, it was. Yay… it was his parent's (well, parent) but you guessed right! Well, here I am updating, therefore relieving you of your suspense. But, as you promised, you do need to be my follower forever.
Brussellsprouts91- lol, love the name. I'm so glad you're enjoying it. You should find out a bit more about Josh soon. Tell me where you think I'm going with him... it'll help me with my writing :D.
Cuteandnice- Josh as an owner? As in, the owner of the café or what? There will be more angst from now on… possibly too much… oh well, it's my story and I'll cry if I want to! Lol, I love how you called him 'Jealous Joshie'… very demeaning, very amusing. Rei Magami- Glad you like the development of the story. Hope you continue to enjoy. Missfictionlover- Thanks. Wolfie- Lol, just for you I'll continue writing :D. I'm really glad you think that all aspects are good. Keep on flailing. Kuramalovergir- Here I am, writing more. Thanks for reading. HecateDeMort- Thank you :D. Raskanii- Glad you enjoyed. Hope you continue to follow this story. Mintie- Glad you like it, despite it's AU status. :D Thanks for reading. Lady Slone of Snow Mt- Well, the phone call wasn't that bad. Hope you liked the chapter. TheFlamingPhoenix- Glad you like the plot. Well, the phone call wasn't necessarily bad news… Hope you continue to enjoy the story. Xanthofile- Lol, well, rivalry was needed. And so were more canon characters- hence Tom Josh Marvolo Riddle. Or something. Hope you enjoyed. Canyousayspecial- No… you must keep reviewing! Or I'll, well, there's not much I can do but I'll glare in your general direction (don't make me!). Mannal- You love the story? That rocks (like a rockohloic!) The Green Mile is an incredible film! Snuffles- Love your name. Um… not, as you can see, his dad's not dead… a bit of an anti climax there, huh? Yana5- Nice guess… it was Draco's parents. Emma- :D Fudgebaby- Hope you continue to enjoy it. Elvengoddess696- Glad you like. Lyra Skywalker- Yeh, Draco is sweet. Wish he was in JKRowling's universe too. DanishGirl- More soon? Yep. Updates should be quicker for a little while. Canadian Anime Princesses- Aw... you like! Well, since you said please, I'll comply:D.
Also, to the people who reviewed my One-Shot, Bright Eyes:
Jasson- Glad you liked it. My first ever one shot.
Bi-Chick- Lol, I can't keep it up. It was definite one-shot. Glad you enjoyed though.
Ura-hd- Yay, you review both my stories! Pity you thought it was too sad.
LionEyes- I like your pen name… it's cute. Glad you enjoyed.
Mistress-Vamp- Glad you liked the angst. I may write a 3 long-chaptered story focussed mainly on angst. I've started it, but won't post it till it's completed.
Burnt Reflections- Lol. You noticed I was back… dude! Well, I've wanted to write an angst sad one-shot for a while. I can't believe after 2/3 years of Fanfiction I actually have my own stories! Yeah, Lily was the hummingbird… I didn't know what to make her and I figured, hummingbirds are pretty and graceful and just, kinda, well, how I picture her. Tell you a secret- the idea of a drug box was inspired by the comedy Blackadder when he's saved by his Cigarillo Box in his chest pocket. If you're American and haven't watched Blackadder, I advice that you do… it's hilarious… although very British dry humour…
Aveeno-Baby- Glad you liked. :D.
HecateDeMort- Thanks for reading. I can't do a prequel, mainly because a)I promised myself this would be a one-shot and b)I wouldn't have a clue where to start. I only really planned this bit and I know that if I wrote a prequel, loads of inconsistencies would come out. Thanks for wanting me to write more though. :D.
