The 12 Days of Christmas or a HarryDraco Fairytale

A/N: This is it (for now ;) ) and I thank each and one of you who read this and a big thanks for those who reviewed.

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On the twelfth day...

Harry woke up and didn't first think of the fact that he was not spending Christmas with any of the varied members of the "family" he had become attached to. Rather, he woke up and smiled as he watched Draco sleep. The other wizard looked rested and peaceful for the first time in some years probably and Harry felt just a hint of pride that he had helped.

Draco shifted around, looking like he was going to wake up, and Harry kissed Draco, remembering some of his fantasies from the war, of waking up knowing he was loved and cherished instead of in some bog or trench. Draco's mouth opened and tongue curled around Harry's in welcome. It was a lazy sort of kiss, the kind that Harry had once hoped he would be the recipient of one day.

"Mmm," Draco said. "Morning."

"Happy Christmas," Harry said. He ran a finger down Draco's still warm cheek.

Draco looked...content. "Happy Christmas."

Harry kissed Draco again, just because he could. "So, do you want the first shower or would you like to shower together?"

Draco bit his lip and blushed. "I recall seeing a rather large claw-foot bathtub in this house. It functioned last I checked."

Harry giggled as his cock jumped, imagining all the filthy things they could get into with that large of a tub. "I think I have some candles around here somewhere."

"Vanilla ones?" Draco asked with a hopeful look on his face.

"And I think some lavender ones," Harry said. "Tell you what. Go get the bath ready and I'll get those candles."

Draco slowly sat up and poked Harry in the ribs gently. "Well, then! Go get them!"

Harry laughed and jumped up. "Race you?"

Draco laughed. "Just get those candles, Potter."

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Harry smirked when he saw the Draco had all ready gotten in the tub and was relaxing with his eyes closed. Harry put the candles around the room, lighting them as he did so, and closed the curtains so that the light would be softer. There were a few wall sconces that he put on as well and smiled at the setting.

Draco still hadn't moved and Harry was glad for that. He went back into the hall to get the other items he had grabbed at the last minute from the backyard. He carefully took the petals off the roses, except for one, which he only removed the thorns from. The stems went in the garbage and the petals into the water.

The rose he had kept together he trailed down Draco's cheek and then down his chest.

"Roses, Potter?" Draco asked as he finally opened his eyes. He took the rose from Harry--a rare white rose--and smelled it.

Harry smirked as he sat in the tub, glad that the tap was actually on the side of the tub. "I'll make sure not to do it again if it bothers you."

Draco rolled his eyes as he moved to sit in between the v of Harry's legs, facing Harry. "No one has ever given me flowers before."

Harry cupped Draco's cheek. "They should've."

Draco scoffed. "And overthrow tradition? No girl would've given me flowers!"

Harry laughed. "So there were no secret trysts with any boys in the broom closets of Hogwarts?"

Draco shook his head. "Harry, Harry. You need to learn to pay attention. If one is in a relationship or courtship, flowers are appropriate. I only ever dated girls."

"So how cramped were those closets?"

"I think there's one here that will suit for a demonstration." Draco waggled his eyebrows.

Harry tugged Draco closer, their erections bumping into each other. "Why bother? We have a whole house to fuck in."

Draco hmm'd. "Well, so long as we can tease a few people about their room when they stay over. You know, as a general warning."

"What a way to christen a home." Harry shook his head. "So the flowers were okay?"

Draco nodded as his face softened. "Of course. I look forward to other such surprises."

"Good. I plan to give you lots of flowers."

"How did I ever think you were arrogant and conceited? You are very thoughtful."

Harry laughed and they shared another kiss before settling in for a soak. Or, at least that was what Harry had thought Draco wanted when he had suggested they use the tub. As Harry turned Draco, Draco shifted his hips so that when he sat down, his hole swallowed up Harry's cock.

They both moaned at the feeling and Harry himself marveled at how complete the feeling made him. He pulled Draco to lean on his chest and wrapped his hand around the blond's erection.

"God, Harry," Draco moaned. He turned to share another awkward kiss. "Never felt this good before. And we haven't even gotten into it yet."

Harry smiled and kissed that supple neck. "And why weren't we doing this in school?"

"Don't think I would have appreciated it back then," Draco replied. He started rocking, not bouncing and he was moaning loudly.

Harry chose not to say anything, instead concentrated on keeping his control. Not that it mattered. Even though Draco had started with a slow pace, he soon picked up speed and the water was spilling over the sides. Harry suspected it wasn't five minutes later before they both came, in tandem.

"Wow," Draco murmured.

Harry chuckled and kissed Draco's shoulder. "Yeah."

"I'll have you know, Potter," Draco said, "that I have never been so well fucked."

"We must just work well together," Harry said.

An alarm went off and Harry pulled Draco off his lap. "Come on. We need to get cleaned up if we want to look presentable for your mum."

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Harry was in the kitchen when Narcissa floo'd in, but he wiped his hands on a dish towel and walked into the living room to greet her. He grabbed the tea tray he had put together for her and Draco.

"Mrs. Malfoy," he said. "I'm glad you came."

She hugged him. "Narcissa, please, dear. And thank you for inviting me."

Draco was beaming. Harry winked at him. "I didn't think it was right for you to stay in the house by yourself."

"Says he who was going to do the same," Draco added.

"No matter now," Narcissa said. "We're here together. And I must say, Mr. Potter, that his house hasn't looked this good in some decades."

Harry blushed. "Thank you. Draco helped some."

Draco blushed as well. Narcissa's eyes were wide. "Really? I could never get him to clean up his room."

Harry laughed. "I had no trouble with him." He smiled at Draco. "I have to get back to the kitchen to finish dinner, but you both stay here and get caught up."

"Don't be such a girl, Harry," Draco chided. "If I didn't know better, I'd say you're acting like a housewife."

Harry retaliated by pinching Draco's arse. "Hush, you."

Narcissa laughed. "I haven't seen him blush so much since he was caught masturbating by his father."

Harry laughed as Draco hissed, "Mum."

"Go on, Harry," Narcissa said. "I really do need to have a talk with Draco."

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"You seem happy," Narcissa said, sitting down. She poured a cup of the fragrant tea and one of the sugar cookies.

Draco turned from where he had been watching Harry walk into the back. "I think I am."

Narcissa sighed. "I know you are and you should know, too. In fact, I haven't ever seen you this happy."

Draco raised an eyebrow at her as he served his own tea. He sat where he could watch the tree. "It's just...odd."

"Oh?"

"I'm not used to feeling like this," he said. "I don't know what to do."

"That's why it takes two people for a relationship," she said. "So one always knows what to do."

Draco laughed. "I suppose."

They were quiet for a bit. "I think it's more than happiness, though, what you feel for him," Narcissa said as she took another cookie. It was Christmas and why shouldn't she indulged a bit?

Draco narrowed his eyes. "What?"

She raised an eyebrow, looking innocent. "I recall seeing a similar expression on your father's face in the days before he proposed to me."

"I thought it was an arranged marriage?" Draco asked, looking curious again.

She shook her head. "No, it wasn't. For once, both our parents waited for us to get out of school to determine the right partner for us. If we hadn't become engaged, we would have been in arranged marriages, yes. But your father had a crush on me when we were in fourth year and we decide to follow the rules of a courtship to determine if we would be a good match for each other. We knew that our parents would be pleased, given our bloodlines and money. So when Lucius asked for permission to court me, our parents approved.

"Neither of us expected us to fall in love. After all, crushes often are nothing and he was courting me to determine if we would be able to tolerate each other through the years of a marriage. I knew I fell in love when he saved me from a centaur that had become angry with the Care of Magical Creatures teacher. I'm not certain when he fell in love with me, but I knew when he would look at me with this particular look, like I was an angel."

She put her cup down. "It is the same look you have when you look at Harry."

Draco was stunned and he put his own cup down so he would break it as his hands started to shake. His mother sat closer to him and put her arm around his shoulders. "I wouldn't worry about it, dear. He is clearly in love with you as well. And there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, I'd say you two were destined to be from the day you met."

"What?"

She nodded. "You had been given everything your whole life. But then one boy said no to you and you followed him, trying to figure out why he said no. And every time he snubbed you or fought with you, it only made you more curious. I suspected you fought with him like a boy would push a girl into a puddle. So he would notice you. But you were just too scared to say anything."

Draco sighed and rubbed his face. "Do you really think so?"

"I do. Now, you have what you want and it is so wonderful to me to see you so happy and in love."

Draco looked to the hallway quickly. "What do I do then?"

She laughed. "The only thing left to do. Tell him!"

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Harry brought the last dish into the dining room and stood back to make sure it looked good. He didn't want there to be anything off. He hadn't been nervous until he really realized he was going to be having dinner with his lover and his lover's mum when he started bringing the food into the dining room. He wanted to make a good impression, after all. Especially if he and Draco stayed together for many years to come.

He hoped there would be many more Christmases after this one.

He went to the living room. "Lunch is ready." He started to put the server back together.

"I'll get it," Draco said. He took the tray from Harry. "Show mum to the dining room. I'll be right there."

Narcissa stood, smoothing her dress down. "Well, Harry?"

Harry smiled and offered his arm, which she took as she giggled. "I hope it'll be all right. I know the elves can do a fine meal."

"I'm sure it'll be delicious, Harry," she said. She gasped when she came into the dining room. "I haven't seen this room in some years. My aunt, when she was here, wouldn't even let anyone in here. It is amazing what you did."

Harry pulled Draco to him and kissed the blond's temple. "Thank Draco. He helped and even picked out the table cloth."

"He always did have good taste," she said.

Harry pulled out her chair for her and then Draco's. She kept smiling at them. "I think you're a rather good match for Draco. A gentleman and quite the host."

Harry blushed. "Thank you."

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After dinner was done, the dishes cleaned (Harry had planned to do them himself so Draco and Narcissa would have more time to chat), and the presents opened, Harry fetched a coffee tray. When he came back to the living room, only Narcissa was in there.

"Don't worry," she said. "Draco just excused himself to the bathroom."

"Aha," Harry said. He put the coffee down and served both of them a cup.

"I must thank you again, Harry," she said. "Not only did you spare me a sentence to Azkaban and shorten Draco's, you took him in when the Ministry first proposed their probation program."

Harry blushed. "I was actually volunteered without my knowledge. A friend of mine did it for me. She figured if I stepped in first and took in one of the most wanted of those eligible, it would be a great example."

"You could have refused, nevertheless," she said. "Again, thank you."

"I'm glad I did," Harry said.

"Just make sure you keep taking care of him," she said.

He raised an eyebrow. "What?"

She smiled. "Well, I have two good eyes. I know two people who are in love when I see them."

Harry blushed. "Narcissa, I didn't...I mean..."

"Don't make a fuss, dear. I merely told you to take care of him for the treasure he is. He isn't as strong or durable as he made himself appear to be in school. He needs someone who will be gentle with him and attend to his needs without making him spoiled. I trust you to do that for him."

Harry nodded absently. "I will, ma'am. I'd like very much to take care of him."

"And don't even think about asking me for his hand," she said, giving Harry a wink. "Just marry him when you wish to."

"I'll make sure you're the first we tell."

She sighed happily. "I wish you both the best of happiness."

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Draco sighed as he watched his mum disappear into the floo. "I'm glad she was here today."

Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's waist. "So am I. She's a wonderful woman and mother. I hope she will visit again."

"We'll have to introduce her carefully to the Weasleys, though," Draco said. "They can be overwhelming, from what I've seen."

"I agree." Harry said. He pulled Draco over to the sofa where they sat together, watching the snow outside.

"This has been one of the best Christmases every," Draco said. "Thank you, Harry."

Harry smiled and kissed Draco's temple. "I'm glad you enjoyed it."

They were silent for some time, each lost in his thoughts. Suddenly--but slowly--Draco turned so he was facing Harry. "I love you."

Harry smiled and kissed Draco. "I know. I love you, too."

Draco was shocked. "You knew?"

"I'd have to be a blind, deaf, nerve damaged idiot not to know," Harry said. "You've said it with your hands, your face, and with the way you talk to me."

Draco blushes. "Here I thought you were an idiot."

Harry laughed. "Of course not."

Draco kissed Harry and then settled back in his spot between Harry's legs. Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's chest and together, they watched the tree until they both started falling asleep. Together, they went up to Harry's--their--room and as they settled in, Harry inwardly remarked that he had never been so happy since before the war.

Just as he was about to drift off completely, Draco suddenly sat up. "Harry? Do you remember if you cast the contraception spell?"

Harry's eyes went wide. "What contraception spell?"

Fin

SP777: I was going to say if you were right or wrong in the beginning, but I thought I'd give you time to find out if you were right. For the most part, you were so I give you a slice of apple pie! Kudos for you!!

A/N: Last, but not least, as I said in the beginning, I don't have a sequel planned. Should the plot bunnies return or be gifted by the muse, there will be. I promise nothing. It's complete, fin, end. Don't hurt me for it, please!

Loves and a merry christmas (or whatever you celebrate if at all) to all!!