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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 365 Days
Creature: Dragon

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Auction
Dragon: Antipodean Opaleye

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Bingo
Trait: Cool

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Couple Appreciation
Non-Canon Pairing: Charlie/Draco

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Unicorn Day
R - Red Dragon (Charlie/Draco)

Dragon Love

Pairing: Charlie/Draco

Draco stared at him as the redhead massaged the Antipodean Opaleye with strong hands.

Draco felt his breath catch as the dragon relaxed under the expert touch. Charlie was so cool, and that wasn't a word he had ever thought he would associate with any Weasley.

After the dragon was calmed, Charlie waved him over.

Draco took a hesitant step closer, wary of the gigantic beast.

Charlie smirked, his blue eyes positively dancing. "Scared?"

Draco frowned. "No, of course not."

"Well, you look scared."

Draco glared. "Weren't you just a little bit nervous the first time you approached a dragon?"

"A little bit, but not as much as you seem to be." He paused and tilted his head, seemingly considering something. "Why did you decide you wanted to be a dragon tamer?"

"Besides the fact it might anger my father?"

Charlie lightly chuckled. "Of course."

"I've always been a spoiled brat. Just ask Potter or any of your siblings that I was in school with. I wanted to do something with my hands, something that might toughen me up. And since my name means dragon…?

"There has to be another reason. I'm having a lot of trouble with my family for agreeing to become your mentor, and I know I have an ulterior motive, other than just wanting to help you better yourself."

Draco arched an eyebrow. "Like what?"

"Because while you've always been cute, you've only got more good-looking since you've matured, and I'm a healthy, gay male with eyes." Charlie didn't even look embarrassed by his admission, but then again, he was a Gryffindor.

It made everything easier for Draco. "At least I know it's not one-sided."

They drifted closer to each other. Charlie cupped Draco's cheek with that same strong hand. Before they could kiss, the Antipodean Opaleye, reminded them of her presence.

They jumped slightly and backed away from each other.

"We'll finish this later."

Draco shivered at the promise in the redhead's voice and eyes. "Can't wait."

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