Title: I Will Not Forget
Author: Princesspepper
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters.
(A/N): Okay, starting the next chapter right away so I get a head start. Not much to ramble about today…
Draco Rox Mai Sox: I loved your reaction! Hahaha. I know I'm evil. And remind me why you got a new user name? Enjoy!
pisces-twins: I love your long reviews!! Yes, just keep thinking happy ending. Whenever I do something evil in this fic, just keep thinking happy ending! You will find out exactly what is going on in this chapter… I don't think you will be disappointed! I know you all want to kill me, but how am I going to write if I'm dead?? Haha, you know, you're not the only person who said, "excuse my French" after calling Bellatrix a bitch. That made me laugh SO HARD. And I take French, which makes it funnier (I hate French… yechh). Thank you for the hysterical review, and I hope you like this chapter!
hmmmm….: You made me laugh again! You seem very hyperactive (eyes you suspiciously) haha kidding. Jen is flattered, yet again. I love her too… she's so helpful! Thanks for the chocolate Harrys and Dracos. Yummm. I hate work on a three-day weekend. That is so… horrible. Good luck with that. My break's over already… (grumble). Aah, well thanks for the great review, and I guarantee you won't have the urge to curse me at the end of this chapter (or at least not for the same reason hehe).
Baka Kitty: NEW REVIEWER! And thanks. Psst, don't tell… but you got it! You were the only one who figured it out even though the answer was obvious if you didn't think TOO hard. But seriously, you're smart! Enjoy the chapter!
ozumas girl: (eyes bug out) Oh my, I don't like pointy objects. HERE'S YOUR CHAPTER (and your Draco :-P) JUST GET IT AWAY FROM ME!! Wow, I almost made somebody spit out soda… I feel so special. Oookay (breathing calms down) you can keep that mace in the box. (whew) thanks, glad you think the chapter rocked, hope you like this one as well!
Gryffindorgrl86: Reading your review was hysterical, coz I knew you were gonna flip when you got to the end. But, you seemed to keep your cool pretty well. You are the second person who said, "excuse my French," while calling Bellatrix a bitch, ahahaha. Ah, well if I thought about it, I would come up with a way. He could have apparated. But I didn't feel like explaining it. It's boooring. Don't you want to get to the action?! (interpret that however you want… ahaha). Yup, Dumbledore is kinda creepy like that. Well, you're close. Not exactly a decoy. Close though. You'll find out. I'm proud of you for not freaking like everyone else did though (pats you on the back). Oh, and it's funny you should mention Sorcerers (Philosopher's) Stone because I was actually thinking along those lines when I wrote this! Draco was the prize . Okey dokey, thanks for the review, and enjoy!
Aquilius: Oh, don't worry, I believe you. You didn't freak out that much. Good for you! If you read some of the other reviews, a lot of people really did, lol. But you must have faith in me! Okay, thanks for the review!
princesspeach13: rotten… blue… tomatoes? Wow, you scare me. But you know that. Thanks for the idea (again :-P)!
twodollartrick:I know, she is a bitch. But she will get what she deserves! In this chapter! So don't worry, I realize how evil Bellatrix is. Sorry if I traumatized you, lol. I would be freaking if I read something where it appeared as if Draco were dead and I didn't know what was going to happen! But alas, I am not freaking, because I DO in fact know what is going to happen! And it won't be bad! Yes, keep repeating the happy ending mantra. Just don't freak out like some people did, lol. Thank you so, so much for the review; reviews cheer me up when I'm down! Enjoy!
KC: I'll be honest, your review scared me. Are you okay? Lol, I'm kidding. Hm, what are you suggesting?? And no, I would never kill Draco, much less make you cry. At least not in this story… if you don't want to cry, don't read my one-shots!
Also a special thanks to personz-of-da-dungoen, CatJetRat, Draco-Is-A-God,RomionexDrary, Drag, doxie, adina,spirit element, endilwen, and Rupertsahoney. Thanks for reviewing!
(Chapter Five: Surprises)
Harry Potter dropped to the floor in front of Draco Malfoy's lifeless form, sobbing his eyes out shamelessly. He had come all this way to save Draco just to find that he was too late. Harry ran his fingers through Draco's hair and began crying harder. What had he done to deserve this? But suddenly, he felt a tickling in the back of his mind. He listened closer until finally, he heard words.
'Harry, look out!' Harry's head snapped up. How could he hear Draco if he was dead? He looked suspiciously at his still body before dropping back to the floor.
'Harry!' Harry heard. Now the voice was more insistent. 'Listen to me! TURN AROUND!'
Harry turned his head out of pure curiosity. Sure enough, the voice was right. Lord Voldemort was standing behind Harry, advancing on him quietly as Harry cried. Harry jumped to his feet.
"YOU BASTARD!" he shouted at Voldemort while motioning wildly to the dead Draco on the floor. Voldemort merely laughed.
"You foolish boy," he hissed, "you don't think I would just kill him like that? I prefer to torture my victims to death. You, however, I wouldn't mind just getting out of the way…"
But Harry stopped listening. "What- what do you mean? He's not dead?" Harry asked fearfully, a small glimmer of hope forming in the back of his mind.
"Ha, of course not. That's a boggart. You're so easily tricked." A wave of relief swept over Harry despite the present situation. He felt ten times better just knowing Draco was still alive.
"Now, Potter, I'm sure you know we aren't here to have a chat." Said Voldemort while withdrawing his wand from a pocket in his robes.
Harry gulped and followed suit, his hand shaking wildly. The moment of truth was approaching. This was the inevitable day he and the rest of the wizarding world had been waiting for, for nearly a decade. If only he felt more ready.
Draco furiously struggled against his binds in a futile attempt to get at Bellatrix, who was laughing at said futile attempt. Draco was also trying to close his eyes, but every time he did, to his horror he could see through his eyelids.
"Take this bloody spell off of me!" Draco shouted, "I don't want to see this!" he jabbed his head towards a gigantic magical projector, which was showing him exactly what was going on upstairs. He couldn't take the suspense. Even though he didn't want to admit it, he knew there was little chance that Harry would come out of this in one piece.
He had to keep reminding himself what a powerful wizard Harry was, and he had gotten even more powerful since school. But it was still painful to watch this duel. Draco couldn't believe that he used to support this cruel man. He guessed it was just by default because his father did, but he still didn't believe it.
"Crucio," Voldemort said coldly, his wand directed at Harry's chest. Harry instantly fell to the floor and started convulsing as his body was attacked by what felt like hundreds of flaming needles. Voldemort slowly walked closer, his cold eyes alight with laughter at the crumpled form of his enemy.
"So, Potter, you see this is how it's supposed to end. I've always been more powerful than you will ever be, and now I will claim what is rightly mine." These words had a very final tone to them; as if Voldemort was expecting that Harry would give up without a fight. He was horribly mistaken.
"Now, your boyfriend will watch as I kill you, slowly and painfully." These words stabbed Harry like cold knives; burying themselves beneath his skin and furthermore fueling the fire that was burning in his body. "Of course, then I will kill him as well." Voldemort laughed his bone-chilling laugh mockingly, daring Harry to do something.
Harry slowly and shakily gritted his teeth as he rose from his fetal position on the floor and drew himself up to his full height. He was trembling from the effort to fight of the curse Voldemort still had failed to lift from him.
"You. Heartless. Fucking. Bastard." Harry said slowly and evenly. "You. Have. Killed. Every. Person. That. I. Ever. Fucking. Cared. About. You. Will. DIE. For. This."
Voldemort was staring in shock at Harry. Nobody had ever resisted the Cruciatus curse before. Especially not when it was being administered by The Dark Lord himself. Voldemort's red pupils dilated as Harry reached into his robes to retrieve his wand.
"Now rot in hell, you psychopath!" Harry yelled, pointing his wand at Voldemort's scrawny chest. "Avada Kedavra!"
A bright green light emanated from the tip of Harry's wand and rushed towards the shocked Dark Lord. With one last fearful cry, it bowled him over, leaving nothing left but an evil pile of dust. Harry stood frozen for a moment, in shock at what he had just done. Eventually, it sunk in and a great smile spread across his face, lighting up his emerald eyes. Harry rushed over to the remains of Voldemort and stared at the little pile. He spitefully kicked it, scattering the horrible ashes all around the room. The Dark Lord was no more. Or so everyone thought…
"NOOOO!" Shouted Bellatrix from the basement, running up closer to the magical projector, positive that her eyes were deceiving her. "How… how did he lose?" she muttered, terrified. Draco, however, wore a smile so large that it looked as if his face was tearing. Tears of mirth were streaming down his cheeks. Voldemort was dead. Harry was okay. He could have sung.
"Oh, shit," Bellatrix mumbled to herself as she realized Harry was probably coming for her.
"That's right, you bitch, run for you worthless life!" Draco yelled after her as she dashed out of the room. However, Bellatrix was finally out of luck.
In the hallway, she was rushing with such blind panic that she didn't notice Harry coming towards her in the hallway. She crashed into him suddenly, angering him even further. As Bellatrix fell to the floor, she looked up at Harry with wide, frightened eyes.
"You bitch," Harry muttered, "don't think groveling will get you anywhere."
Bellatrix made a desperate attempt to scramble to her feet, but Harry was too quick. He had his wand on her in a heartbeat.
"You killed my godfather. You tortured my boyfriend. Now, you will join your master. In hell." Said Harry in an eerily calm voice. He slowly raised his wand so it was pointing right in-between her eyes. "Now, I am going to kill you, and I'm going to enjoy it."
Bellatrix whimpered slightly, tensing her muscles. "Avada Kedavra!" Harry hissed vehemently. Bellatrix Lestrange was dead before she hit the ground. Harry smiled scathingly and stepped over her corpse before continuing down the winding hallway.
Harry bolted through the long hallways of the house, searching for where Draco might be. 'Bellatrix came from that way…' Harry thought, 'ah, the house is too big! I wish I could talk to Draco…the powers are too inconsistent!' But Harry was answered this time.
'Harry? You're getting closer. Just make a left, go to the end, make a right, and walk down the stairs.'
'Draco!' Harry replied joyously, 'ok, I'm coming!' With that, Harry began running full speed in the direction Draco told him. Finally, he reached a dark, dingy staircase that must have led to the basement. Harry quickly descended, widening his eyes and trying to see in the darkness. Finally, Harry cautiously reached the bottom and saw the dim outline of a figure against the wall.
"Lumos," Harry whispered, illuminating the room. It was then his green eyes fell upon Draco's shivering figure. Harry stared unblinkingly at Draco, so overcome by emotion. Draco did the same back, and Harry could have sworn he saw tears welling up behind those stunning silver eyes. Finally, Harry was able to move and lifted his wand to perform a charm to release Draco from his bindings.
Draco stood upright and stepped away from the wall, rubbing his wrists where they had been bound. Slowly, a smile crept across his face as he looked up at Harry. Harry was still overcome, but finally, he began walking towards Draco. His pace steadily increased as he got closer, until he was all out running towards him, huge grins on either of their faces.
After what seemed like miles of running, Harry finally reached Draco. He stood in front of him for a moment, just taking him in. A moment passed, and Harry could take it no longer. He wrapped his arms around Draco firmly and with such force that Draco was knocked back, up against the wall. Harry kissed him fiercely, running his tongue over Draco's bottom lip until Draco moaned and thrust his own tongue into Harry's open mouth. After a minute or so, Draco began to shiver and Harry hastily broke away.
"Oh my god, you're freezing!" Harry said, mad at himself because he didn't do anything earlier. But from the break of contact, Draco began shivering harder. In response, Harry once again wrapped his arms around Draco and pressed his whole body against Draco's cold one. The shivering relented slightly, relaxing Draco. But Harry wasn't satisfied. Harry removed his own shirt and pulled it over Draco's head, tousling his hair in the process. Harry backed away and surveyed his boyfriend. He was adorable, with the messed up hair and the too-big t-shirt.
"You're so cute," Harry murmured, walking up to Draco and embracing him. Harry kissed him on the top of the head and took his hand. "Are you ready to go?" Draco nodded vigorously. With that, Harry held Draco tightly and they both apparated in front of Hogwarts.
They walked up to the doors, Draco clinging to Harry's arm for dear life. Harry didn't blame him for being so frightened; he had been through quite an ordeal. But nevertheless, he didn't want to show public displays of affection in front of his former headmaster, so he gently pushed Draco off. Just as Harry was about to knock, the doors swung open, revealing a very happy-looking Dumbledore.
"What are you waiting for, boys? Come on in…" Dumbledore said warmly, stepping aside so Harry and Draco could walk inside. He immediately led them to his office and conjured a chair for each of them, motioning for them to sit. Draco, however, whimpered at the prospect of being so far away from Harry so opted to have a seat in his lap.
Harry smiled at Draco, but then glanced at Dumbledore uncertainly. "It's fine, it's fine," Dumbledore said, "I understand Mr. Malfoy's been through a lot today. It's only natural that he needs comfort." Harry smiled at Dumbledore and put his arms around Draco's waist protectively.
"So, Harry," Dumbledore said, a large, warm smile on his lips, "you've finally done it. Congratulations."
Harry smiled brightly, but looked down at the floor modestly. "Don't be so humble, Harry. You did a great deed today. More than great. Do you realize how many lives you saved by disposing of that one? It's just incomprehensible."
Harry met Dumbledore's eyes and smiled wide. "Thank you, Professor." He said.
Dumbledore nodded and continued, "However," he said ominously, "I have reason to believe we should not celebrate just yet. Keep a watchful eye, Harry. Now, I believe you two have somewhere else to be. Off with you!"
Draco got up off Harry's lap and waved goodbye to Dumbledore as he grabbed Harry's hand to rush off. Hey, he was really cold.
The instant the two got back to their dorm room, Draco ran into the bathroom to take a really hot shower, in hopes of defrosting his limbs. Harry laughed at his boyfriend's haste and went over to his bed to sit down. He gazed around the room for a while, lost in his thoughts. He had just defeated Voldemort, his life long enemy. Why wasn't he happier? There was a sense of foreboding settling to the bottom of Harry's stomach, practically consuming his every other emotion.
His unsteady gaze fell on the phone on his nightstand. He should tell Hermione what was going on; she was probably worried sick. He picked up the phone and dialed hers and Ron's number.
"H-hello?" Said Hermione when she picked up.
"Hello, Hermione. It's Harry." He said, shocked that her voice was so shaky.
"Harry?! THANK GOD!" she yelled, ecstatic. "You're okay! RON! Ron, it's Harry! He's okay!" Harry heard a distinct sigh of relief in the background and laughed. Ron had been worried too. And why wouldn't he be?
"Heh, yeah. I'm so relieved. And Draco's okay too." Another sigh of relief from Hermione. "And, well… Voldemort's gone." Harry said this as though it were no big deal. He was trying to sound modest, but that's hard to do when you have just killed the most evil man in the universe, so a wide smile spread across Harry's face as he said it.
Sure enough, Hermione positively squealed with delight. "That's GREAT Harry!" she yelled, making Harry hold the phone away from his ear slightly. "Well, Harry, thank you for telling me. I feel much better now. However, I think you have something more, erm, interesting to be doing."
"Wha-?" Harry started, but Hermione interrupted him.
"You know what I'm talking about. Bye, Harry."
"Er, bye." Harry hung up and gulped. He was really nervous. Of course he knew what she was talking about, but he didn't feel ready. Harry mentally kicked himself. Why was this such a big deal? It's not like he was a virgin or anything; he had had sex with Draco twice before! But it just seemed like completing this bond was so… final. He did want to complete it, he was just nervous.
But when Draco walked out of the bathroom, steam billowing out from behind him, Harry knew it was time. Draco was fully dressed, but Harry was sure he would remedy that. He was slowly towel-drying his hair as he walked towards his own bed, oblivious to the lust burning in Harry's eyes.
"Draco." Harry said softly.
Draco looked up slowly. "Hm?" he responded. But Harry didn't answer. He was walking towards Draco predatorily. Draco's eyes widened and backed away slightly.
"Why are you backing away?" Harry asked, confused.
"You know, I have no idea." Draco said, smirking. With that, he began running at Harry and crashing into him full force. This greatly took Harry by surprise, so he fell back onto his bed.
Draco growled and began kissing Harry's lips ferociously, as if he were starved. He ran his tongue over the roof of Harry's mouth while starting to undo the buttons on Harry's shirt. Harry moaned and began undressing Draco as well. Draco stopped kissing Harry and began sucking on parts of Harry's neck. Harry stopped moving briefly and looked at Draco.
"Are you ready to complete this bond, Malfoy?" he said wickedly.
"You know, I think I'm going to enjoy this as much as you are, Potter." Draco murmured in Harry's ear, making him shiver with anticipation. Oh yes, it was time.
(End Of Chapter Five)
(A/N): Ah, but Harry's going to have to wait until next week to get his! . Sorry for the shortness, but I didn't want to make you wait two weeks for this. And I ran out of time. So I hope it doesn't completely suck. SEE! IT TURNED OUT OKAY! HAVE FAITH IN ME!!! Oh, and I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to have a few chapters of comic relief before I get back to the nice, angsty stuff. I was given a few ideas for some really funny chapters, and I hope they turn out okay. I'm better at writing drama than comedy, but we shall see. Let me know what you think.
Ah, this is the second time I'm posting this because something got screwed up last time and people didn't see that I posted for the most part. I got one review though, so I'm going to have to re-post it myself.. I hope it works this time and you people can see the chapter... anyway, hope you enjoyed and remember to review! Until next time,
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