Title: Flip Side
Author: CuriousDreamWeaver
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Summary: When two worlds collide, having two Draco Malfoys and two Harry Potters can only mean trouble. But the reason for barriers between worlds becomes painfully apparent when magic meets magic, and familial duty wars with desire. Slash HPDM, het.
Warnings: There will be slash, mostly from the HP/DM department, um, violence in later chapters, and maybe a few lime scenes (very mild though).
Pairings: HP/DM, RW/HG, JP/LE, LM/NM, SB/RL/SS
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters in it. J. K. Rowling does and she's more the richer for it.
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Flip Side
Chapter Three: Sorting's a funny business
It wasn't long after Dee was settled down into the large plush armchair that Dumbledore set the Sorting hat down on her silvery head.
Well, well, well. Another Malfoy. And another Draco Malfoy if I'm correct. That's interesting, most interesting indeed.
Dee raised an eyebrow at the sound of a gravely voice in her head. A talking hat? How novel.
A mental chuckle was her reward as she felt something brushing against her mind. A cunning young girl, to be sure. Very ambitious. I can see you're willing to use every charm you possess to get your way. But you have a desire to prove yourself beyond doubt, to protect your friends and fight for the good of your people.The voice in her head paused. But what's this?
Dee had the impression that the one in her mind was raising an eyebrow. Ce qui est si interessant? What's so interesting?
The Heir of Slytherin, I see. Very interesting indeed. I have only ever met one other who is the Heir to of Slytherin.
Dee tilted her head curiously. Really? Who was it?
A young man named Tom Riddle. He had great promise. He could have been anything he wanted to, had he put his mind to it.
I see. So where does that put me?
I see a heart that is pure and strong, a desire to protect and fight for what you believe in. A most Gryffindor trait. But I also see a mind that misses nothing and will use everything at its disposal to achieve her goals. Your ambitious nature drives your forward. The choice is up to you.
Dee paused, mulling over the tidbits of information she'd just received. Tell me, which house is the other Draco Malfoy in?
Ah, young Master Malfoy is in Slytherin, as was his father and his father's father and their fathers before them.
Interesting. No need to ruin tradition. I would like to be placed in Slytherin.
Very well.
"SLYTHERIN!
Dee jumped as the hat cried out its decision, and she blinked as it was lifted off her head.
"Interesting." Dumbledore murmured as he looked at her from over the edges of his glasses. "It seems that Miss Malfoy has been sorted into Slytherin. That means that Professor Snape will be looking after you.
"I see." Dee replied smoothly as she stood, making way for J.P as he plopped down onto the chair she had vacated. She met Snape's dark look evenly.
"Your turn Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said as he placed the hat down on his messy hair.
Greetings Harry Potter.
"Huh?" Harry jumped slightly at the voice in his head.
Don't be alarmed. I won't hurt you.
Oh... you're talking in my head?J.P asked tentatively.
Yes, I see you're not familiar with such types of communication.
No, not really. I prefer talking to people out loud.J.P replied.
Most people do. Now, let's see what you have for me. Ah... You are a brave young man with a righteous heart and a strong desire to help those you love. Your stubborn nature allows you to prove yourself in your endeavours as well as to hold true to yourself. Interesting indeed.
How is that interesting? Uh, sir.J.P added as an after thought. He didn't want to anger someone who could talk in his head.
The Harry Potter of this world is quite like you, though I don't think he likes attention as much as yourself.
Oh.J.P didn't know how to respond. So am I going to the same house as him?
Would you like to?
I reckon it would be an interesting experience.J.P mused to himself.
Very well then.
"GRYFFINDOR!
"Just what we need, another Gryffindor." Snape muttered as he watched J.P take the hat off.
"Now, now, Severus, don't be like that. Professor McGonagall is the Head of Gryffindor so if you have any problems, you may go to her." Dumbledore stroked his beard. "I think it's safe to say that you two will be staying with us for a while. Perhaps we should discuss what you will be doing until then.
"We could attend classes." Dee suggested.
"What? Why?" J.P asked with a horrified look.
"It's simple: Why waste an opportunity like this? It's a completely different magical system here. I for one think that an opportunity like may never happen again. I want to learn what I can before I go home." Dee replied. "Think of the advantage we would have over other students.
Dumbeldore chuckled. A true Slytherin indeed. "Very well thought, Miss Malfoy. What year are you in?
"We're both in Sixth Year.
"Good, good. We'll arrange for you to attend the Sixth Year Gryffindor and Slytherin classes then.
"Thank you." Dee replied while J.P looked unhappily at his girl friend.
Dumbledore stood up and clapped his hands, his eyes sparkling as he made his way towards the door to his office. "I think it's time to show you to your rooms. I'm sure you'd both like to rest. We can introduce you to the other students tomorrow. Since it is Saturday tomorrow, you should be fine getting to know your fellow Housemates.
Dee brushed her fat braid over her shoulder and followed the Headmaster out of the room. She felt J.P loop a long arm around her waist and snuggled close to him. She felt the disapproving stares of the other two professors but did't care. After all, it wasn't like they were their professors.
"I'm sure you'll like your room. It's located on the left side of the school. It has a lovely view of the lake." Dumbledore said cheerfully.
"Sounds pleasant." Dee replied. She had always loved the lake at Hogwarts. It was very beautiful at dawn and sunset. She had managed to cajole her uncle into giving her the Prefect's room with the enchanted walls and ceiling. She had spelled the walls to give her a panoramic view of the lake at all hours of the day.
"I hoped you would like it. Here we are." Dumbledore stopped in front of a large portrait of a forest scene. In a corner a young nymph clad in dark green and pale yellow sat on a small tree stump, her large blue eyes watching them curiously. "The password is Ôforest green'.
The painting swung open and Dumbledore ushered the two teens inside.
"C'est beau[1]! This is a very lovely room!" Dee exclaimed despite herself as she took in the lush deep green carpet with the tasteful deep reds and browns used to colour the furniture. Two large windows looked out from the wall to their left giving them a breathtaking view of the lake. Opposite them were two large sets of double doors with a smaller door between them. A fireplace was to their right.
"Yes, it is. Those two double doors open to your rooms and the door between them is the bathroom. Both the bedrooms connect to the bathroom from the inside as well." Dumbledore paused and watched as the two looked over their new rooms. "Well, that's all for now. If you want anything, just ring that bell pull over there by the fireplace. It will summon a House Elf.
Dee nodded and then hesitated. She bit her lips for a moment before looking up at the Headmaster. "Thank you for being kind to us. In most circumstances people wouldn't be." She gave them all a respectful nod and saw J.P. beaming at her proudly from the corner of her eye.
"Think nothing of it my dear. Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall will come introduce you to your Housemates before breakfast tomorrow morning. Enjoy your evening." With that, the three professors left them to themselves.
Dee watched the portrait swing closed behind them. "It seems we don't really have a choice." She listened closely as they footsteps faded away before walking up to the portrait and opened it. She looked down he hall both ways before stepping out and pressing her hands to the right side of it. There was a soft crackling sounds as she summoned a tiny ice rose that sat snugly in the crack between two stone bricks. Satisfied, she stepped back into the room and the portrait swung closed behind her.
"I've set a watch on the door so we'll know who's come to call." She said as she came back in. She blinked when she saw J.P. staring at her intently. "What?
He opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out. All of a sudden, everything rushed back to him and the urge to shake her for scaring him or to hug her and never let go came back with a veneance. He clenched his hands into fists as confusion flitted over her features and he kept trying to voice his feelings.
"J.P? What's wrong?" Dee walked over to him quickly as he continued to open and close his mouth. "Do you feel sick? Are you hungry?
"I-you-I-" J.P shook his head and wrapped her tightly in his arms. He buried his head against her shoulder and neck and breathed deeply. "You scared me." He muttered against her skin. "I thought you'd never wake up. I thought you'd left me." He picked her up quickly, bridal style, and fairly kicked open one of the bedroom doors. He didn't even bother to close it behind him as he strode towards the bed and dumped her on it.
"J.P., what's wrong?" Confusion flickered in her eyes. He had seemed fine in the infirmary. "Hey!" Dee let out a small indignant cry as she landed in a heap and bounced on the bed. J.P quickly pinned her down beneath his larger body and his large hands worked quickly to strip her of her clothes. She yelped when she heard her shirt rip as he tugged impatiently at the soft cotton. "J.P.!
He paid her little mind as he stripped himself and pressed her back down into the mattress when she tried to get up. His hot lips against hers cut off her protests and he pinned her hands by her shoulders when she struggled.
"Mmph!" She could feel how tense he was, his skin hot against hers. She felt the desperation in his kisses as he plundered her mouth and understanding dawned in her. She stopped struggling and relaxed against him. His kisses became less forceful, gentler as she did. She moved her legs and wrapped them around his waist and he growled low in his throat. She arched into him with a muffled cry when he ground down against her.
His lips broke away from hers and he slid them across her cheek to her ear. "If you ever leave me, I will follow you to the ends of the Earth. I will never stop looking for you. You're mine Draco Narcissa Hypatia Lucretia Amelia Malfoy and I have no intention of ever letting you go." His voice was hard with conviction and he drew back to look her in the eye.
She watched as his green eyes darkened and swirled with emotion. She knew her own silvery eyes had darkened in response and she reached up and brushed her knuckles against his cheek tenderly. She caressed his face for a moment before her expression became fierce and she slid her fingers into his thick hair and pulled him down to her. "Harold James Potter, I have Claimed you and nothing and no one will ever take you from me. I will never let you go. You belong to me. If you even so much think of leaving me, I will hunt you down to Hell and back and curse you into oblivion until all you know is my name.
J.P's eyes darkened with desire and love as he looked down at the only person he knew he could ever love. Her intense expression made him chuckle as he kissed her lovingly and cupped her face in his hands. "I would only be too glad if you did.
"Then never forget it, J.P. mine," she murmured and wrapped her arms around his neck.
He nuzzled her throat possessively as he moved his hands down her sides and gripped her hips. She moved under him when he sank his teeth into the juncture of her neck and shoulder and he lapped lightly at the red marks he left. "Mine." Harry growled out as he raised his head and proceeded to thoroughly claim her.
Hours later, as she ran her fingers through his damp hair, Dee stared at the canopy of their bed above them through half closed eyes. She heard his soft and even breathing as it stirred the damp hair that clung to her cheeks and throat. The air still hummed and crackled with their joined power and she watched as crimson and gold swirled around emerald and silver. She wrapped her huge white wings around them as J.P shivered slightly and shifted on top of her, his temple pressed against her cheek as he tightened his embrace.
Despite the confidence she had shown to him and everyone else, Dee was incredibly worried about their situation. Dee knew what artefact McNair had used to send her and J.P. to this world - it was a World Turner. It worked like a Time Turner but with worlds instead of time. She had thought the Four Founders had destroyed them all but apparently, they hadn't. What little there was known about them was very unhelpful. A brief description and a picture was all Dee could remember finding. But what she could vividly remember is reading that once a World Turner was used, there was almost no way for those teleported by it could find a way back to where they started because a World Turner could only be used once. After that, it simply disappeared.
She drew the edge of one wing up and down J.P's back as he stirred slightly and pressed his lips against her shoulder.
"What's wrong, love?" he asked huskily.
She shook her head and continued to run her fingers through his hair. "Nothing, mon amour. Nothing at all." I will worry for the both of us.
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"My Lord, something very strange has happened in Hogwarts.
Crimson eyes slit open as they surveyed the cowering servant in front of him.
"Indeed it has." The low hiss reverberated around the room as the eyes slid shut once again. "Something very interesting is going to happen and I will turn it in my favour.
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Thanks to everyone who reviewed the previous version of Flip Side! I really appreciated it and I hope you like this new (and hopefully) improved version! LOL
[1] It's beautiful
Er, yes, this is decidedly shorter than the second chapter, but that's only because I had to split it up into two different chapters. It would have been a little long and I don't think you guys would have wanted that. But not to worry! It's all good! LOL
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