Day 12. Harry Potter. Harry/Draco. Don't try to make him jealous. Make him jealous. Title: Don't try to make him jealous. Make him jealous. Author:digthewriter Word Count: 715 Rating: PG-13 Warning: EWE. Auror Training Academy. Made up stuff. Pretend Relationship. Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended. Author's Notes: This story is going to be called "Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained." Each chapter is going to have a unique title but it'll all be part of one big story. I hope! AO3 link for all chapters in a row!
The photo of their kiss circulated the news everywhere. It was one thing in theory, Harry had thought, but to actually be part of the news like that again, was something else. He'd been idiotic enough to go along with it and everyone around them was rejoicing in a way you'd have thought they were bring joy to orphans.
Still, Harry kept his head high and went along with it. He knew that people always needed something to look forward to and forget about their own problems. He'd just not thought newspaper headlines like Wizarding World Hero Dates Death Eater was going to be one of them.
When he returned to his room after a long day in training, Harry found a few letters waiting for him on the bed.
There was one from Ron.
Mate, are you sure about this? Are you really sure?
Was all it said.
And then, there was one from Ginny. Harry feared opening that one. He'd no idea what she would say. She was rather understanding when he'd come out to her as bisexual, and preferring being with men, but to actually see a picture of him kissing another bloke - kissing Draco Malfoy - made his heart speed up.
Things had escalated so quickly that he'd not even had the time to marvel in the fact that his lips had met Malfoy's. That Malfoy had kissed him back on that bridge.
Dear Harry,
I can't say that I'm surprised to know that you have a boyfriend. Although, I'm a bit shocked to discover that it's Malfoy! However, turns out Hermione knew of your feelings for him all along, and that is somewhat upsetting, because I really wish you'd told me so I didn't have to answer to Mum's astonishment with my own shock.
Needless to say, now Mum and Dad want you to bring Malfoy over for the holidays. Can you do that? Would the Malfoys even allow that? I can't even imagine!
In any case, just so you are not surprised by this news. I'm seeing someone new. I'm not going to tell you who it is because it's not reached the 'let's kiss on top of the London Bridge stage' yet, still I like him. He gives me my freedom and is in no rush for us to meet our families!
Before I go, I'm sending you a little present. I bought it at my brothers' shop and thought of you. I know things might seem a bit upside down right now, but know that even the quirks of things, there's always something sweet and meaningful there. I hope you and Malfoy enjoy drinking hot cocoa from these silly mugs.
Always, Ginny.
Harry opened the gifts that were sent with his letters and laughed at seeing them. It was a pair of upside down Santa mugs and along with it, she'd packed packets of hot chocolate and marshmallows. Harry took out his wand and prepared the drinks and placed them on the bedside table.
It was as if on cue, Malfoy entered the room.
"What's this?" he asked plopping on his bed and eyeing the drinks on the table.
"Ginny sent me this gift so I made some hot cocoa."
"Oh?" Malfoy said and looked away from the mugs. Harry wasn't sure but he thought that Malfoy was avoiding eye-contact with him. "Holiday present from your girlfriend?"
"What? No!" Harry said, almost laughing. "She's my ex, and well, she knows I'm with you."
At that, Malfoy's head immediately snapped up. "What?"
"For what it's worth, I guess. She saw the picture in the gossip column, just like the rest of her family and the world." Harry shrugged and picked up the red mug handing it to Malfoy. "Here, I made this for you."
"You sure she'd want you to share this with me?"
"Why wouldn't she?" Harry asked, utterly confused. "She's given me the blessing to date you."
Malfoy rolled his eyes and took the mug from Harry's hand. "Brilliant. I can sleep better at night now."
Harry sat on his bed and picked up the other mug. It was white and he traced the Santa design on it before he looked at Malfoy and tried to understand his reaction.