"Chasing Cars"
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Harry Potter › Slash - Male/Male › Harry/Draco
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
6
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1,540
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21
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Alternate Ending 2 (sad)
Author's note--Apologies in advance for the angst and heartbreak in this chapter. The Alternate Ending 2 is Draco's death, and first, it's Harry's point of view and then Draco's.
This chapter was probably the hardest to write because I love Draco so much. I cried. I hope you will too.
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"Chasing Cars" (by Snow Patrol)
Alternate Ending 2 (sad)
(Draco’s death—Harry’s POV)
If I lay here
// I can’t believe I listened to you. I knew what was going to happen, and somehow, you convinced me that the world was more important than you. Sure, I killed Voldemort and all, but I left you. And that’s why you’re laying here, instead of in my arms.
If I just lay here
// I wanted to bury you in the garden, in ‘our’ spot. Your mum refused, saying it was only proper that you should rest in the Malfoy family vault, next to your father’s body. Apparently I was the only one who knew how you REALLY felt about him. I heard about what he did...about how he killed you after I left you…and after I killed Voldemort, I found Lucius.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
// I sneak into the vault at night, just to look at you. Ron and Hermione would be so disgusted if they knew; they wouldn’t understand, just like they didn’t understand about us. They acted sad and all, but I know they really feel like it’s better that you’re dead. Your face is forever frozen in the Malfoy mask, but I remember what was underneath it. I can still hear your voice...would you hold me? Just this once?...and so I lay down with you. It doesn’t matter to me that you don’t respond as I try to make myself comfortable on your hardened shoulder or when I slide my hand down your cold chest. I just want to hold you forever, and the world can be damned.
* * * * *
(Draco’s death—Draco’s POV)
If I lay here
// It took everything in me to make you leave the garden. But I knew it would be safer for you, and I lied to you one last time. I used my Slytherin guile for less-than-noble purposes by telling you that I would be okay, and I think you accepted it at face value because that’s what you wanted to believe. But I’m telling you, Harry, I can’t let you sacrifice the world for me.
If I just lay here
// The Malfoy family vault. I knew that’s where Mother would put me, and I’m sorry I didn’t think to leave a will stating that I’d rather be in the garden, where it’s warm and I have memories of you, rather than in this cold tomb. I was just getting ready to settle in for eternity when they opened the doors again. I was rather surprised to see Father’s body; Mother was a mess, and my heart went out to her. I almost laughed when I heard her ramblings, and from what I can piece together, you got to him. Good for you, Harry. It feels good to know that someone cared enough to avenge me. And you cared more than anyone and everyone else.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
// They didn’t quite seal the vault all the way after bringing in Father’s body. Imagine my surprise when the door quietly opens and closes stealthily, and then I see those magnificent green eyes, brimming with tears that make my heart burst, staring down at my pallid face. I can still see the love in your expression. I wish you could stay…and then you lie down beside me! I wonder that you’re not repulsed by me in this state, and then your words echo in my mind... I love you, now and forever, and no matter what happens, that won’t change.
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Author's note--Here's a synopsis of what happened, if you're confused.
Harry and Draco were in the garden, and Draco just made love to Harry (for the first time). Draco convinced Harry to leave the garden (and leave Draco there), and Harry did. Then Lucius, Voldemort, and the Death Eaters arrived and killed Draco for being a traitor, as predicted. Harry then went after Voldemort, killed him, and went after Lucius. (I'll leave it to your imagination to dream up the world of hurt Harry put him through before finally snuffing out his miserable life.)
Draco was placed in the Malfoy family vault (think of Juliet in the Capulet family vault from Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare...I admit, this scene was sort of ripped from that...). Narcissa was very upset that her son was dead (understandably) and then she was torn up to lose Lucius too. Harry comes to the vault (after they put Lucius in it) and lays down on the slab with Draco's body (I know...it creeped me out too, but that's what they did in Romeo and Juliet.)
This ending had a couple of flashback lines (in italics) that are significant, so I hope you caught it.
This chapter was probably the hardest to write because I love Draco so much. I cried. I hope you will too.
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"Chasing Cars" (by Snow Patrol)
Alternate Ending 2 (sad)
(Draco’s death—Harry’s POV)
If I lay here
// I can’t believe I listened to you. I knew what was going to happen, and somehow, you convinced me that the world was more important than you. Sure, I killed Voldemort and all, but I left you. And that’s why you’re laying here, instead of in my arms.
If I just lay here
// I wanted to bury you in the garden, in ‘our’ spot. Your mum refused, saying it was only proper that you should rest in the Malfoy family vault, next to your father’s body. Apparently I was the only one who knew how you REALLY felt about him. I heard about what he did...about how he killed you after I left you…and after I killed Voldemort, I found Lucius.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
// I sneak into the vault at night, just to look at you. Ron and Hermione would be so disgusted if they knew; they wouldn’t understand, just like they didn’t understand about us. They acted sad and all, but I know they really feel like it’s better that you’re dead. Your face is forever frozen in the Malfoy mask, but I remember what was underneath it. I can still hear your voice...would you hold me? Just this once?...and so I lay down with you. It doesn’t matter to me that you don’t respond as I try to make myself comfortable on your hardened shoulder or when I slide my hand down your cold chest. I just want to hold you forever, and the world can be damned.
* * * * *
(Draco’s death—Draco’s POV)
If I lay here
// It took everything in me to make you leave the garden. But I knew it would be safer for you, and I lied to you one last time. I used my Slytherin guile for less-than-noble purposes by telling you that I would be okay, and I think you accepted it at face value because that’s what you wanted to believe. But I’m telling you, Harry, I can’t let you sacrifice the world for me.
If I just lay here
// The Malfoy family vault. I knew that’s where Mother would put me, and I’m sorry I didn’t think to leave a will stating that I’d rather be in the garden, where it’s warm and I have memories of you, rather than in this cold tomb. I was just getting ready to settle in for eternity when they opened the doors again. I was rather surprised to see Father’s body; Mother was a mess, and my heart went out to her. I almost laughed when I heard her ramblings, and from what I can piece together, you got to him. Good for you, Harry. It feels good to know that someone cared enough to avenge me. And you cared more than anyone and everyone else.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
// They didn’t quite seal the vault all the way after bringing in Father’s body. Imagine my surprise when the door quietly opens and closes stealthily, and then I see those magnificent green eyes, brimming with tears that make my heart burst, staring down at my pallid face. I can still see the love in your expression. I wish you could stay…and then you lie down beside me! I wonder that you’re not repulsed by me in this state, and then your words echo in my mind... I love you, now and forever, and no matter what happens, that won’t change.
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Author's note--Here's a synopsis of what happened, if you're confused.
Harry and Draco were in the garden, and Draco just made love to Harry (for the first time). Draco convinced Harry to leave the garden (and leave Draco there), and Harry did. Then Lucius, Voldemort, and the Death Eaters arrived and killed Draco for being a traitor, as predicted. Harry then went after Voldemort, killed him, and went after Lucius. (I'll leave it to your imagination to dream up the world of hurt Harry put him through before finally snuffing out his miserable life.)
Draco was placed in the Malfoy family vault (think of Juliet in the Capulet family vault from Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare...I admit, this scene was sort of ripped from that...). Narcissa was very upset that her son was dead (understandably) and then she was torn up to lose Lucius too. Harry comes to the vault (after they put Lucius in it) and lays down on the slab with Draco's body (I know...it creeped me out too, but that's what they did in Romeo and Juliet.)
This ending had a couple of flashback lines (in italics) that are significant, so I hope you caught it.