Abandonment
PROMPT: Harry and Draco had a secret romantic relationship during their eighth year at Hogwarts. After graduation, Harry left, claiming that he needed to work and find himself. However, a year later, Draco learns from The Daily Prophet that Harry is engaged to Ginny Weasley. Draco feels hurt and betrayed, hoping that Harry didn't really abandon him with all the promises they had made.
In the aftermath of the war, the wizarding world was slowly recovering from the devastation caused by Lord Voldemort and his followers. Harry Potter, hailed as the Boy Who Lived, found himself burdened with a sense of duty and responsibility to help rebuild and restore peace. Amidst the chaos, he carried a secret that he had shared with Draco Malfoy, a secret love that had blossomed in the shadows of Hogwarts.
Harry and Draco's relationship had been a clandestine affair, hidden from prying eyes and judgement. They had experienced stolen moments of tenderness, whispered promises of a future together, and passionate nights filled with love. However, as they approached the end of their time at Hogwarts, Harry began to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Knowing that the task of rebuilding the wizarding world required his undivided attention and fearing that Draco's involvement could put him in danger, Harry made the agonising decision to leave. He believed that by distancing himself from Draco, he would be protecting the one he loved from any harm that may come their way.
With a heavy heart, Harry bid Draco farewell, explaining the reasons behind his departure. He promised to return once the world was safer, to pick up where they left off and build a life together. Draco, though hurt and confused, understood Harry's motivations. Reluctantly, he let Harry go, clinging to the hope that their love would endure the test of time.
However, as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, Draco's hope began to waver. News of Harry's engagement to Ginny Weasley, announced in the Daily Prophet, shattered Draco's world. It felt like a betrayal, a rejection of their love and the promises they had made to each other.
Draco's heartache turned to anger and bitterness, his mind plagued by doubts and unanswered questions. Had Harry truly moved on? Did he no longer care for Draco? The fear of abandonment gnawed at Draco's soul, and he was torn between confronting Harry and accepting the painful reality before him.
Unable to bear the weight of uncertainty any longer, Draco gathered his courage and sought Harry out. They met on a quiet evening, beneath the stars that had once witnessed their stolen kisses. Tears welled in Draco's eyes as he poured out his heart, expressing his anguish and longing, demanding answers.
Harry listened, his own eyes filled with regret and sorrow. He explained that the engagement to Ginny had been a result of external pressures and expectations, a decision made to protect Draco from the public eye. He revealed the sleepless nights and the constant ache in his heart, the void left by Draco's absence.
As the truth unfurled, the walls between them crumbled, and the depth of their love became undeniable. They embraced, vowing to fight for their love and reconcile the unfinished promises that had haunted them. Together, they would navigate the challenges that lay ahead, hand in hand, their love rekindled and stronger than ever.
In the aftermath of war, amidst the rubble and ruins, Harry and Draco discovered that their love was an unbreakable bond, capable of withstanding the tests of time and adversity. They set out on a journey to rebuild not only the wizarding world but also their own shattered hearts, determined to create a future where their love could shine bright, free from secrets and shadows.