Saturday, October 4th, 2008 02:07 pm
Title: Remembrance
Author: Lilith ([insanejournal.com profile] lilithilien)
Characters: Draco
Prompt: #8 Leather for [insanejournal.com profile] draco100
Word Count: 100 words
Rating: Gen
Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing.


Draco had no time for Quidditch, as he reminded his housemates often. He had been called for bigger things, chosen by the Dark Lord himself.

But sometimes, on those nights when the wardrobe thwarted him, when magic and mechanics twisted his stiff fingers into gnarled twigs, Draco would make his lonely way to the Quidditch pitch. There, dressed in Slytherin leathers, was the only time he let himself remember. There, with his gloved hand balled into a fist, he let himself imagine stealing the Snitch from under Potter's nose. There, with only the stars to witness, he let himself hope.
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 01:35 pm (UTC)
Aw, poor Draco. *snuggles him*
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 06:49 pm (UTC)
He does need a good hug, doesn't he?
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Saturday, October 4th, 2008 01:43 pm (UTC)
Lovely!

when magic and mechanics twisted his stiff fingers into gnarled twigs -- I love this. It's so vivid. And I loved the rhythm of the last three sentences, like we're peeling back layers to finally find the real Draco hidden away.
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 07:00 pm (UTC)
Wonderful, that's exactly what I wanted at the end! I am so glad that you liked it!
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 02:03 pm (UTC)
Awww.
*hugs Draco tight*
Poor thing. :(
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 06:58 pm (UTC)
I know, poor guy. One of these days I swear I'll write happy!Draco. But not today. Thanks for reading!
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 02:40 pm (UTC)
*pets Draco* Perfect "missing" scene.
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 06:54 pm (UTC)
Thank you! Yes, I'm sure this is one of the scenes JKR intended to write but ran out of time. *nod*
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 04:07 pm (UTC)
Aw, poor Draco. He needs hugging.
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 06:51 pm (UTC)
He really does, doesn't he? Thanks for reading!
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 05:11 pm (UTC)
*cuddles Draco. Then slaps him for the preening in the first line* ;D
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 06:47 pm (UTC)
*g* He wouldn't be Draco if he didn't preen!
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 09:57 pm (UTC)
Poor Draco. :( Gorgeously written-great job.
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 02:01 am (UTC)
Thank you so much! Someday I need to be nice to the poor boy...
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 08:13 am (UTC)
Someday I need to be nice to the poor boy...

Why? *eg*
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008 05:56 pm (UTC)
nice visual of gloved fist raised in defiance. thanks.
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 05:57 pm (UTC)
sorry, not logged in. (story of my life)
Monday, October 6th, 2008 05:46 pm (UTC)
*g* I've been doing that too lately. Thanks so much for your comment, I am glad you liked that image!