Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Harry/Draco/Hermione
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 327

Notes:

30 Day OT3 Competition/Challenge: Day 13 - If you love me

Pokemon Trading Card Collection Challenge: Infernape - Gold - Write about a duel between Dark and Light


"If you love me, you would understand how hard this is!" Draco shouted, his wand gripped tightly in his hand.

Harry and Hermione shared a look.

Harry took a step forward. "And if you loved us, you wouldn't even have to think twice. You're choosing whether or not you should side with the Dark. With Voldemort. The maniac trying to kill Hermione and I, and all others that are Muggle-born. Why is it so hard for you to simply choose us?"

"My father," Draco gasped.

"A real father wouldn't intentionally put his son at risk, and by giving you to Voldemort, he's risking your life every day."

"Don't say that!" Draco exploded. "My father loves me," he stated with the utmost confidence.

Hermione placed a hand on Harry's shoulder. "Maybe, and you might even thinks he's a strong man, but he isn't strong enough or brave enough to leave Voldemort's side, even if it means his family's safety.

"He'd be killed if he tried to leave," Draco replied. He would always defend his father to the last breath, no matter what.

"And yet, he wants you to follow Voldemort, even though he knows Voldemort won't hesitate to kill you if he doesn't like something you do. We love you, and we want to be with you."

Hermione picked up where Harry stopped. "But we have to think about our own safety, and if you willingly follow Voldemort, we won't be able to trust you, and we'll walk away. Please, pick us."

"Pick us," Harry echoed.

Draco still didn't look convinced.

Harry took Hermione's hand and led her away. Hopefully, with some space from them, Draco might be given some prospective. He wasn't yet giving up on his blond lover—you didn't give up on people you cared about—but they couldn't talk sense into him if he wasn't ready to see it.

Hermione and Harry would keep trying, though. Hopefully, they'd eventually get through to the Slytherin.