For summary, disclaimer and warnings, go to chapter one!
AN: Yay! I dunno why, but I'm in such an updating mood that I just had to write this :)
And I know I kind of promised you the Christmas fic, but it just... got too difficult to write on a part where I was supposed to make Harry and Draco fight... So give me some reason for them to fight! Remember, they're not together until the fic is finished!
Okay, I won't bother you with my ramblings anymore, just gonna get to my story and hope it's gonna be easier to write than the last chapter .
One more thing! This is following as my notes go! This time I won't ignore them, and update them as I finish with the bunch I have there at the moment, so I need ideas guys! Ideas!
Lol, this time I'm really gonna let you all off to read this :D Have been holding every one of you who reads this off for long enough :)
Enjoy!
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Chapter III – Questions and Answers.
Sub Title: Draco's life at Heaven.
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Harry turned his head towards Draco who was engrossed in his Transfiguration textbook, and opened his mouth.
He was just going to say anything when Draco pushed some of his bangs behind his elfish ears and bit his bottom lip slightly in concentration, his brow wrinkling slightly, and Harry's mouth closed to not let any words that he didn't particularly want to let Draco know, including drool,flow out.
Draco blinked softly, and turned towards Harry with a raised eyebrow, when he noticed he had been staring him, Harry blushed slightly.
Draco felt as if his mind was in a turmoil, 'Harry had been staring? Why? I mean, not that I mind or anything but why? Could there really be a chance so soon for us? And oh, he looks so cute when he blushes, I could look at him like that for days on no end. But then again, Harry would probably be dead when he would have blood in his head for days... and now I'm rambling about him again, I should really stop that...'
He turned his attention back towards Harry and waited for him to speak.
Finally, the raven haired boy seemed to make his decision, as he opened his mouth again.
"Draco, I was just wondering if you could tell me something about your life? I mean, not to be nosy or anything, I'm just curious. It's just that you've been rather secretive about everything concerning your life 'up there'," he said, still blushing.
Draco gave a secretive smile, and sat up cross-legged and motioned for Harry to sit up as well.
When Harry had made himself comfortable, Draco looked at him expectantly.
"Well, what would you like to know about us Angels? This could take up to a month if you'd like to know everything, so think of something specific hmm?"
Harry nodded and thought for a minute.
"Well, what was it like there? How did everything look like? Were there clouds?" he finally asked, slightly embarrassed.
Draco chuckled quietly and shook his head.
"No, despite belief, there are no clouds up in Heaven. Really, Heaven is just a huge, and I mean huge garden, with small ponds and waterfalls with the clearest of waters, colorful corrals and fish, just waiting to be admired.
"The flowers, the trees, everything is pure and un-polluted. Heaven's a peaceful place, no one hurts others and everybody is friendly and helpful. It's a wonderful place to be, especially at spring and fall, when the trees switch petals and leaves.
"Nobody has locks on their doors and there are no crimes and whatnot at all. It's really like what Earth's countries, cities and villages used to be, long ago -un-polluted by chemicals.
"But human kind has changed, nothing is safe with you here. Up in Heaven there still resides peace, though I don't believe it's for too long..."
With that Draco looked up at Harry again, waiting for the change from the subject that hurt him so.
Harry seemed to notice this, as he immediately asked the next question in his mind.
"But what about traditions? Do you have any of them?"
Draco looked to be in thought before he answered slowly.
"Traditions... well, we have plenty of them, but I'll just say the ones most important to us hmm?" At Harry's nod, he continued, "Well, the very first and foremost tradition is to go to the Gate of Heaven every month to thank the High One's - "
"Who are the High Ones?" Harry interrupted, eyes alight with questions.
Draco smiled at Harry's enthusiasm and said, "One question at a time Harry. I'll tell you about them after the traditions...
"As I was saying, every month we approach the Gate and thank the High One's for the gifts they have given us all, and for keeping us safe for so long, which was for... what, three millennia? Well, for very long, and then give them sacrifices of our croft and every family or and household must give something of value to them, so the High Ones know to protect them for something they have given them back for said protection.
"The second most important tradition is praying of course, and that reminds me that I've been lacking in my praying for the time I've been here. Anyways, if you don't pray, nothing really happens, but it's tradition and everyone must show their respect for our God and High Ones. You're rather lucky that you're going to see an Angel praying Harry, it's more complicating than just sinning beside your bed, clasping your hands together and just saying words in your mother language.
"On the note of the High Ones, they're the ones that control everything that is going on in Heaven, and you could say that they're guarding the Gate for any intruders and Demons.
"Usually, we don't have any attacks from the Demon's because of the High Ones' protection, but they seem to get weaker, and the Demon's stronger. I'm afraid that the Demon Lord Voldemort is gaining power and getting ready for an attack on Heaven after 3 Millennia."
Draco shook his head, as if trying to get the thought out of his mind, and looked at Harry once again, apparently finished the answer.
Harry had his mouth slightly open, head cocked to the side and was looking at Draco in a different light.
"Wow, didn't even know that everything was so different from what I believed of from Angels... But other than that, I'd like to know one thing that you might find rather personal but... how old are you Draco?" he finished, blushing slightly.
Draco looked at Harry for a second, then chuckled, ducking his head and blushing, a hand reaching up to scratch his the back of his head, making Harry think that Draco looked so adorable like that.
"Well, to be honest I don't really want to talk about it, but since it's you and you're a good friend who I hope," at that he looked at Harry slightly menacingly, "I'm gonna tell you."
He took a deep breath and blushed, mumbling something.
Harry smiled mischeviously, "What was that Draco? Didn't quite hear you there," which earned him a slight glare from the embarrassed Angel in front of him.
Draco sighed, giving up, "Okay, you win Harry, but this number must not leave this bed understood?" At Harry's nod he continued, "I'm two hundred and thirteen years old... and don't you dare laugh!" he added before Harry had the chance of saying anything.
"Wow, is that considered old or young in Heaven?"
Draco blinked at the unexpected question, thinking that Harry was going to tease him of being so old, then answered, "Well, not really, I got into my inheritance when I got two hundred years old, but down here, two hundred years is a little strange is it not?"
Harry shrugged, "It might be, but I figured you'd be some kind of a big number of years old, so I'm not that surprised. I just wondered how come you are so embarrassed of your age? It's not like coming to your inheritance is bad isn't it?"
Draco shook his head no and they fell silent, both thinking their own thoughts.
Finally, Harry looked at the time and gasped, "Oh my God, look at the time! We should be asleep already, it's a wonder nobody has woken up already!"
"Well, we did place that silencing charm around the bed for everyone to have some quiet while we practiced our charms, and the curtains are closed for that as well, so it's nothing to worry about..."
"Yes, but we still better go to sleep, it's late and we still have classes tomorrow, we can copy our homework from Hermione or someone else, I'm sure she'll let us when we give her the wounded puppy eyes," at that they both grinned, knowing from experience that the know-it-all girl had the weakness for those kind of eyes and would give in almost immediately.
Draco gathered his things and opened the curtains slightly, looking back at Harry and whispering, "Sorry Harry, I can't pray tonight, it's toolate andsomeone might wake up. Maybe tomorrow we'll have some time to gather the ingredients needed for the ritual hmm?" with a wicked smile.
Harry had a similar smile on his lips and he nodded, "Sure thing, I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."
Draco's smile turned gentle, "Goodnight Harry. I'll see you tomorrow."
That night, Harry dreamed of Draco's face and smiles.
That night, Draco's sleep was not peaceful, plagued by his worries for hiskind and his home land, dreams of attacks by Demons, the last on his mind, the coldest of cackles, and then, a bloodied body, a boy, a boy with raven hair matted to his forehead, almost covering the bleeding lightning shaped wound, emerald eyes dull of life.
That night, Draco dreamed his beloved mate dieing...
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AN: Okay, sorry for the depressing end! I didn't mean it! I was just... depressed with my rat (don't you dare go 'ew!' on me!) Sebastian, because he's not been feeling well lately and he's not been eating! Is there a vet in the house??? looks around for a vet
Anyways, thank you for all who reviewed the last chapter!! You guys make me feel special, and this chapter is all for you! D'you think you could make it 20? Maybe 25? Pwetty Pwease?
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Artemis-Warrior-Goddess – Well, Harry's so innocent because I like innocent Harry, he's just so cute! I hope it doesn't bother you too much, I dunno, I just can't see him any other way in this story... But I'm glad you still like it :)
SomethingCorporate – Well, if you look into my profile you'll see that Voldemort didn't really exist in Harry's world, but is a Demon Lord :D So Harry hasn't really been into anything remotely dangerous in his life, with the exceptions of Snape's death glares :P But even if Voldie was a wizard and all, then Draco would've known of every danger, because, as said in Chapter II, he had a magical mirror from which he looked upon him when in the Heavens :) As for when is Draco gonna tell him, well... I don't really know about that, but I believe it's going to be with how my original plot had moved and how Harry had found out then :) Hope you got your answers and I'm glad you liked it :)
Master-Of-Wind – Yay! I'm glad you liked this story, even when you yourself don't like 'stories that are out of the picture' :P (sorry, don't mean to offend your way with words, just didn't know how else to write your point :D) And I did wonder how we had the same ideas for this, but I've had this little thing plotting in my mind for years now, and the first chapter's been up for about... a year or something O.o Lol, but I was wondering where you lived... maybe if we lived in the same country, everyone's minds word alike O.o, yes, I know my mind works strangely, but that's life :P Glad you liked it so much :D
Machi– Yay! Thanks for the review, and I did get bad, very bad grades . But I didn't even get my mum that angry with me... just one very long day and embarrassment by her telling every one of her friends of my grades... bad, bad mum . ' I hated her for that for the rest of the week, still do for the matter... But still, thanks for the review again :)
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Wow, those were long review responses :D
Anyways, again I repeat, GIVE ME A REASON FOR HARRY AND DRACO TO FIGHT WHEN THEY ARE NOT TOGETHER YET!!! AND IN DIALOGUE IF YOU COULD!! Thank you :)
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Wow, only 6 pages in... three hours! sigh I'll never be able to write more than the 6 pages... I'm gonna try though!
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