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The End Shall Come, And We Will Dance Forever	By : makochan0217 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 6654 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: Disclaimers: Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling, Scholastic Publishing, and Warner Bros. I make nothing from this. In fact, I lose money to write this, so… no suing, ‘kay?

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Disclaimers: Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling, Scholastic Publishing, Warner Bros, and some other companies that are NOT me. I make nothing from this. In fact, I lose money to write this, so… no suing, ‘kay?

Warnings: Angst, language, OOC, 7th year timeline based upon OotP – Disregarding HBP and DH, slash, gore

Author’s Notes: Many thanks to everyone who’s reviewed so far! As always, I am indebted to Jamie for all of her hard work!! Another chapter of letters to break up the dreariness that is Hogwarts!

Interlude Two – Anything But Love

Perfidious Albion, Somerset, England, UK

Sunday, December 22^nd, 1997

My son,

I cannot begin to tell you how angry I am with you for not returning for the Christmas holidays. I need not tell you how upset the Dark Lord is with you as well. You will return for the Easter holidays, or you shall find yourself suddenly penniless. Let your darling Potter support your expensive and ridiculous habits. With your mother dead and the hopes of another child gone, I am well within my rights to remarry and beget another heir. Keep that in mind, Draco Lucius.

You are a Malfoy, and we are obedient to the family. You are behaving as anything but, my darling son. Remember how wonderful the times teaching you proper behaviour were? I can make those seem like a vacation, Draco. I expect a favorable reply to this letter IMMEDIATELY.

Your irate father,

Lucius Malfoy

Head of the Noble Malfoy Family

Lord Malfoy

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Tonks Lodge, Dorsetshire, England, UK

Tuesday, December 24^th, 1997

Wotcher Harry!

Happy Christmas! Please extend my holiday wishes to my cousin and aunt. Remus told me that Narcissa is there at the school too, even if it's a secret, the Order had to be told that Lucius has lost his entire family. Mum's talked about maybe reconciling with Narcissa once all this over, if my aunt is willing to speak to her. Could you maybe speak to her about that? I don't know how your relationship is with Narcissa, but if it's bad, at least Draco might be able to talk to her, yeah?

Sorry to put a damper on your holidays. Enjoy! Mum and Dad send their regards to you and Cousin Draco, and Mum's even included a few Christmas snacks for the two of you to share. Don't worry, I checked them and they're safe. 'Course Mum said that I checked them a little too well. She may be right, since I ate a whole tray of biscuits she meant to send to the two of you. Anyway, looking forward to seeing the two of you again soon.

Love,

Tonks

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The Burrow, Ottery-St. Catchpole

Monday, December 23^rd, 1997

Dear Harry,

I was so disappointed to hear that you wouldn't be coming over for Christmas this year. After a talk with Ginny, I understand why. Please extend my holiday wishes to Albus and Draco Malfoy. I'm sure that it must be hard for him to be so far from home, especially when he is caught between choosing his friend over his family. I heard about his mother, of course. I just feel so sorry for the poor dear. If there is anything that I can do, let me know.

I have included your gifts, of course, and there's something from Bill and Fleur coming as well. (Dear me that was surprising to find out. Evidently they are very serious and Arthur tells me that Bill is thinking about asking the girl to marry him. I'm not too happy about that, but she does make him happy, so I suppose I will just have to bear with it and play nice.) Charlie told us that he also has a gift for you that he sent along before he left Romania. I have no idea of what it is, but it should be different. Fred, George, Ron and Ginny all say that they've already sent your gifts. Please use caution when opening the gift from Fred and George, dear.

I hope to hear from you soon, my dear. Arthur sends his love as well.

Love,

Molly Prewett-Weasley

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Weasley’s Wizarding Wheezes, 124 Diagon Alley, London, England, UK

Monday, December 23^rd, 1997

Dearest Harry and his new sidekick, Malfoy,

Happy Christmas, mate plus one! Mum's going nuts over the fact that you didn't return to the Burrow this year with Gin and Ron, but from what Gin's told us about Ron's behaviour, he's been a right git. Can't say that we blame you for not wanting to come and spend time with him.

- Especially since Percy decided that he was going to finally return, Gred.

- Too right, Forge. Perce returned and he and Bill ended up trading words a few hours before dinner the night before last. Mum and Dad were at their wit's end trying to separate them. Never seen Bill so furious, but then Perce has that way about him.

- You're correct, my twin. So, how have you been this year, Harry? You haven't really been writing us and since we'd always relied on you for what little gossip goes on in the tower, we're bereft of any news.

- Though, now that Gin's told us about her and Luna, we can see why you've been so tight-lipped. We're sorry about that, mate.

- She did tell us about your new 'friendship' with Malfoy. How is our favorite ferret doing? Behaving himself nicely?

- Tell us, Harry, how is he?

- Gred, that's a little personal, yeah? Not that I blame you for asking, mind. I'm right curious to know too, but I'm too much of a gentleman to ask. So, how is he?

- Anyway, Harry, Forge and I have to cut this letter a little short. Charlie's just got in and he's brought along a friend. Can't wait to see Perce's face go green when he realizes that Alex is really Alexander. Just thought we'd let you know you're not the only one dealing with that dilemma.

Well, our new favorite pair, do write back and let us know if we can help you at all with ickle Ronniekins. Really, anything.

Love,

Forge and Gred

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Location Undisclosed, UK

Tuesday, December 24^th, 1997

Draco - I hope that I find yourself and your family well this holiday season. Beware. The Dark Lord and Lucius are extremely upset that you did not return for the break. They have made plans to give you the Mark, whether you wish it or not, during the spring break. If you do not stay at Hogwarts with Potter and Dumbledore, do NOT go to Malfoy Manor or any of the Malfoy properties. I would offer you Spinner's End, but as that is my potions lab, it would not be prudent to take your pregnant mother there. Keep a close eye on the other students. There have been new members to the ranks with children at the school, and they are not in Slytherin. I have yet to see a Gryffindor family join the ranks, but there is a certain Hufflepuff whose uncle has joined. ~ S

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Location Undisclosed, UK

Tuesday, December 24^th, 1997

Albus - I have found out that there have been ten new members to join the ranks of the Death Eaters. Young Draco and Potter are in danger from one of the students there. A certain Ravenclaw was inducted into the ranks just yesterday. His attitude is likely to make him attack either of the boys when he returns. I would have him watched very carefully. Also, Crabbe and Goyle have confirmed that Parkinson and Zabini showed up at Durmstrang a week after they disappeared from Beauxbatons. The Dark Lord is very upset with the two over the letter incident that forced them to escape France, especially since it leaves only Davis to do recruiting for him, and she's decidedly weak-willed. I have seen the Greengrass girls, and they are alive, but dirty and shaken. I've been giving them potions to keep them calm, but the Dark Lord is extremely impatient to have their uncle give him monetary support for his cause, something I understand that Michael Blueshanks is not likely to do. I don't know how much longer it will be before he starts to torture the girls. ~ S

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The Burrow, Ottery-St. Catchpole

Tuesday, December 24^th, 1997

Malfoy,

Happy Christmas. I hope that you aren't too upset about having to spend the holiday break at Hogwarts, but at least Harry's there, right? Please don't worry about Ron. The twins and I have a few plans to put into place if he decides to do anything to you or Harry when he returns. Please give my love to Harry, and don't get up to anything that I wouldn't.

Sincerely,

Ginny Weasley

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Granger Residence, Manchester, Shropshire, England, UK

December 26^th, 1997

Dear Ronald,

Thank you for your very thoughtful gift. Be sure to extend my thanks to Ginny and your parents as well. To answer the question you asked me regarding our relationship… I don't know. Things have been strained between us since the beginning of the year, if we're honest with each other. It was only the fact that Harry fully pulled away from our friendship that made me stop to think about it.

I won't say that our friendship with Harry is what made our relationship work. That would be stupid. But, now that I look objectively at the last year, it was when Ginny and Harry broke up that the cracks began to show. We just chose to ignore it.

I want you to promise me that you'll sit down and actually think about how everything has progressed since that moment. Once you have an answer, I'll try to respond reasonably.

If I don't hear from you before we return to school, I hope that you enjoy the rest of your holidays and tell your family that I wish them well and that I wish I was there to spend time with them as well.

Love,

Hermione

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Longbottom House, Lancashire, England, UK

December 26^th, 1997

Gin -

On the train, I overheard Ron whispering with Justin, Dean and Seamus about Harry and Draco. The conversation wasn't pleasant. Your brother is planning on seriously harming Draco because, somehow, he's gotten it into his mind that he's a spy for You Know Who. Gran says that I can't return to school any earlier than the 3rd and that I won't be travelling to Scotland any sooner than the Hogwarts Express can take me. Even though I can Apperate and Floo there as an adult, and I'm the rightful head of the Longbottom family now, she still treats me like a kid. It's kinda frustrating.

Oh, um, I know you're kinda friends with that Romilda Vane girl. Is there any way you can give me information about her? She's cute and I was going to ask her out on our next Hogsmeade weekend. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Neville Longbottom

Head of the Noble House of Longbottom

P.S. It was Gran’s insistence that I start signing my letters like this. I think it makes me sound like some pompous arse. What do you think?

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Lovegood House, Ottery-St. Catchpole

December 27^th, 1997

Dearest Hermione,

Happy Christmas. I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful time with your mother and grandparents and that you are managing to avoid all sorts of things that could be harmful, such as the Hinkly-Dinks that I've heard live in your area. Father assures me that they don't attack Muggles, but they are attracted to magic, so you might be in danger. I'm enclosing a book about magical creatures in your area. I look forward to seeing you when we return to school. Enjoy the rest of your vacation in France.

Sincerely,

Luna Lovegood

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Perfidious Albion, Somersetshire, England, UK

December 29^th, 1997

Dear little Potty, do you still cry yourself to sleep when thinking about my stupid cousin? It was absolutely wonderful how torn your face looked as Sirius disappeared forever. It is a shame that you still haven't managed to actually use an Unforgivable successfully yet. I do so look forward to that day. As does my Master. Please forward my love to my darling nephew, if you would. Lucius was unkind and didn't let me send a note with his to Drakie! However, I felt wishing you a poisonous holiday season more important. Especially when I can make you do my petty errands for me.

Also, inform your master that his time is drawing to a close. I am anticipating meeting him face-to-face again.

Until next time, dearest baby Potter,

Bellatrix Black-Lestrange

TBC

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