Picking Wildflowers

Disclaimer: I am NOT J.K. Rowling, and therefore do NOT own Draco (Gorgeous) Malfoy, or Harry (Equally as Gorgeous) Potter. I DO, however, own this plot. Please do not sue, because all I can give you is a stick of sugarfree gum (which i want...MINE!). Enjoy!

Warning: This is Slash (meaning M/M relationships, for you newbies.) And the slash pairing WILL be Draco/Harry. Yes, this story does contain Het, (M/F relationships) such as Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, and a little Draco/Pansy, Harry/Pansy. Don't like? Don't read. Send me a flamer, if you want, but I warned you fair and square about the Slash. If you are one of those ppl that send me a flamer, i will put it on the site so everyone can see how lame you are that you didn't read the Warning.

Beta: I would like to thank my Beta, Draco's Desire (who has a story she would like you to read), for making sure all of my sentences flow, and that there will be no grammar mistakes...but if there is, let me know and I will be sure to slap her. Thx!

To Reviewer Ranapeulla: A Draco/Ginny/Harry pairing? Hmmm...idk, I never really thought about something like that before, even though it could/would work in this story. And, I don't really think Anti-Ginny/Harry would like that to much...even though she (I think she's a she!?!?) has very little control over what I do with my story...but, I value her opinion, as I value yours. I'll think about the pairing, and let you know sometime in the near future. As of right now, it doesn't look like it...

To Reviewer Dracosboi: Thx for your review, and would just like to ask you and anyone else reading this response: WHY DOES EVERYONE WANT THE WEASLEYS TO DIE OFF? I mean, Anti-Ginny/Harry has been telling me since I posted this story many different (and disturbing...lol jk) ways to kill off Ginny. (for obvious reasons, I might add) And now YOU want me to get Ron to make his leave...WHY!? lol jk. If the oppritunity presents itself, I'll see what I can do. Btw, thx for your vote. Although, you said that you like Dark!Harry, and Harry is slightly Dark in 'I Thought I Knew You', too, so read that one if it wins, ok?

To Reviewer Roxierose13: Thank you for all your Grammar corrections. My Beta will be recieving her slaps gift-wrapped. (Run, Draco's Desire! RUN!!) lol jk. Now, you mentioned that you prefer Dom!Draco, and I must say that I do as well. And yes, this fic will contain Dom!Draco, Sub!Harry. Why? Because I just cant see Draco as Submissive...just lacks that whole 'I'm a Malfoy and no-one is better than a Malfoy' thing... and I would like to note that all of my H/D's are Dom!Draco and Sub!Harry. Just so you know...

To Reviewer Anti-Ginny/Harry: Thank you for your generous ratings. I would like to announce that...you have a message waiting for you at the end of this chapter, so make sure you read it.

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Chapter 7: Jealousy Shopping.

Harry woke up to the sound of harsh panting and ruffling of sheets. He untangled himself quickly from Ginny and made his way over to where Draco slept. He pulled back the curtains and saw Draco clawing about, gripping the sheets to his bed rather harshly. Harry immediately pointed his hand to Draco’s chest, and Draco ceased movements and fell into a peaceful slumber.

Harry decided since it was already quarter ‘till seven, he’d stay awake. He started walking over to the bathroom. On his way there, a hand caught his elbow. He turned around, and was automatically snogged. The snogging commenced, Harry’s mouth being invaded by a tongue. He pulled back to see Ginny staring at him.

“Wanna take a shower, love?” she purred in his ear. Harry nodded and kissed her the rest of the way into the bathroom.

Pulling off their pajamas, they kissed passionately. He felt pure ecstasy sweep over him as her tongue brushed up against his in his mouth.

They managed to control themselves during the shower, but had a very difficult time of it. Ginny and Harry dressed, but Harry still needed a shirt and wanted to look through what he had. They went back out to his room, and Harry went to his wardrobe.

“Harry, I’m going to my dorm. I need to get some money for Hogsmeade.”

“Ginny, you know I’ll buy you whatever you want. You don’t have to waste your money.”

Ginny smiled at him for a moment before wrapping her arms around his middle and kissing him. “I don’t want to be spoiled, Harry. So, if I run out of money while we are there -”

“Don’t worry. If you say you want something, I’ll take into consideration that you don’t want to be spoiled, alright love?” Harry cooed before he gave her a chaste kiss on the lips. Ginny nodded silently with a smile on her lips. “Well, you go to your dorm. I need to get dressed and get Mr. Silk Pajamas up.” He joked.

“Ha ha. Very funny, Harry.” Draco said sleepily from his bed. “Really. ‘Mr. Silk Pajamas’, indeed.” he muttered.

Ginny and Harry tried to hold back their laughs, but it wasn’t working. Soon after though, Ginny made her way out of the room and Harry put the rest of his clothes on before instantly dressing Draco.

“Harry!” Draco cried. “Bloody Hell, what happened to ‘warning people to be polite’?”

Harry shrugged, even though Draco couldn’t see it. “You deserved it. Eavesdropping on mine and Ginny’s conversation. Tsk Tsk.” Harry teased.

“Whatever. So, can you take money out of my account at Gringotts? Or am I money-less for the whole day?” Draco asked as he got out of the bed and looked at Harry. Harry was laughing as soon as he saw the blonde. “What’s so funny?” Draco asked, slightly annoyed.

Harry continued to laugh. After taking a few deep breaths, he managed to choke out, “I love your new hair-do.” Draco went wide-eyed as he realized his bed-head. “It must have took you all night to work on.” Harry snapped his fingers and Draco’s comb and mirror came out; the mirror automatically hanging from a wall.

Draco muttered something that sounded like “I didn’t get a chance to get properly ready for bed, thank you very much.” as he grabbed his comb and made his way to the mirror.

“And as for your money,” Harry said while trying - and failing, for the most part - to comb his hair, “When we get to Hogsmeade, we can Apparate to Diagon Alley.”

Draco nodded. “Alright. Thanks for…everything.” Draco said as he continued his hair-combing.

Harry silently nodded and found himself still trying to comb his hair, too. It wasn’t working so well, as one could only predict. Soon, Harry gave up and walked over to his dresser, where he kept his money bag. With a quick glance at Draco, Harry summoned money from his vault and it was placed in the bag. Draco heard the clattering of the coins, however, and turned to Harry.

“You can summon money, can’t you? And you thought we should Apparate.” he mocked sarcastically.

Harry hesitated a moment before answering. “Well, I don’t know how much money you have in your vault…so I don’t know how much I can take - it would just be a lot bloody easier if you took your own money from the vault.” he finally said, his face a little flushed from not breathing.

Draco shrugged. “Yeah, I suppose it would. Tell me,” he pondered. “are we just going to Apparate to Hogsmeade, too?” he asked with his eyebrow raised.

“Can if you want to, I suppose.” Harry answered while shrugging. “But you’ll have to side-Apparate…I can do it, of course, but you might not like the side-effects.” he said, looking into Draco’s ice blue gaze.

“I can, Harry. But what about your girlfriend? Can she handle it?”

Harry smirked. “She has side-Apparated with me so many times, it’d make your head spin.” Harry said knowingly. Draco shrugged. Just then, Ginny came back in and gave Harry and Draco odd glances before going over to Harry and giving him a kiss on the lips.

“Come on, love. Draco.” Harry said. Ginny held on to Harry’s waist with both of her arms, and Draco merely grabbed Harry’s right arm and held tightly. The touching sent shivers down Draco’s spine, but quickly regained himself, in fear of being found out.

As soon as it began, the pull from behind their navels stopped. “Here we are!” Harry said with a smile.

“We aren’t in Hogsmeade, Harry.” Draco began dumbly. “We are already in Diagon Alley.”

Harry shrugged, starting to walk down the busy street. “Yeah, I felt no need to go to Hogsmeade first.” he explained. “Draco, do you have your Gringotts key?”

Draco blanched. “Er - oh, yes.” he sighed, remembering that he put it into his pocket right before they Apparated. They fell into a comfortable silence until they reached Gringotts.

Harry, Ginny, and Draco made their way inside. Getting into the boat, everyone - except Harry - felt the familiar sickness of the rushing boat.

“Vault 687.” The goblin said. The trio got out of the boat as Harry made his way to his door. After he opened it, Draco and Ginny gasped.

“Harry, I thought you said you didn’t have a big fortune!” Ginny squealed, half-surprised and half-glad.

Harry turned to his friends, then to his money, then back to the gaping teens. “Oh, er…sorry. I forgot I got Sirius’ money on my sixteenth birthday. He left everything he owned to me.” Harry said while shrugging. He went in and put more money into his bottom-less money pouch. Trying to be discreet, Harry willed some of his galleons into Ginny’s bag. She noticed immediately.

“Harry James Potter!” she squealed. “You take back your money this instant!”

Harry turned around and shut his vault. “I have no idea what you’re talking about, love.” he said with a cocky smile. Ginny just huffed and hugged him around the middle. Draco rolled his eyes, and had to fight off the jealousy firing through him.

“Vault 743.” The goblin said, alerting the presence of another vault. Draco got out this time. He opened the door with his key and this time Harry spoke up.

“And you were gaping at me about my fortune.” he mocked, looking into Draco’s money filled vault.

Draco shrugged. “This is my own private vault…the Malfoy fortune is a completely different vault. But I won’t come into inheritance or anything; I got my inheritance when I was born.” Draco explained.

Harry nodded understandingly. “I know what your saying. Vault 687 is my personal vault, too. The Potter vault is Vault 329. I get access to that July 31, 1997.” he said while biting his nail in the boat.

Draco looked disbelievingly at Harry. So much money for one teenager. “You’ve got to be like, one of the richest teenagers alive!” Ginny exclaimed.

Harry shook his head. “I am the richest independent teenager alive.” he corrected, and watched his friends’ emotions change to shock. “Actually, there is an inquiry going around Gringotts. The goblins here are trying to find out if I’m the richest wizard alive…but I doubt it. Lucius Malfoy probably is.” Harry finished, still looking at his nail.

Draco snorted his response. “I’ll bet.” he muttered. Harry rolled his eyes with a smile.

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“Do you want to get our outfits in Diagon Alley, Ginny? Or would you rather go to Hogsmeade?” Harry asked, stepping out of Gringotts with Draco and Ginny.

Ginny shrugged. “Diagon Alley is as good a place as any.” she replied, taking his hand.

Harry nodded. “Alright with you, Draco?” Harry asked, looking at Draco.

Draco didn’t answer, he was still trying to concentrate on not lose his temper with Ginny. He was radiating jealousy out every opening of his body.

Harry stopped walking to look at Draco. “Draco, are you okay?” he asked worriedly, unlatching from Ginny and touching Draco’s arm. Draco started, and looked at his arm where Harry was touching it. Harry pulled away quickly. “Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you. I asked if you were okay.”

Draco looked into Harry’s green orbs and he felt himself flush. “Yeah, sorry. Just…lost in thought for a moment.”

Harry raised an eyebrow, but shrugged. “Do you mind if we shop in Diagon Alley to find our outfits for the Welcoming Ball?” Harry asked, once again lacing his fingers with Ginny’s. Draco shook his head.

They walked in a peaceful silence, sometimes talking about outfits and stores. Draco watched as Harry’s eyes lit up at the site of ‘Quidditch Supplies Plus’, and smiled as Harry mechanically walked over to the store, leaving Draco and Ginny behind.

“Draco?” Ginny asked, coming closer to the blonde.

“Hmmm?” he asked distractedly, still staring at Harry.

“Well, the Gryffindors are holding Harry’s birthday party for him tomorrow. You’re welcome to come, and I thought I’d tell you now, since you can get Harry something if you wanted to.” she said, looking up at Draco.

“When was his birthday?” Draco asked, gaze finally leaving Harry to look at the youngest Weasley.

“July 31st.” Ginny replied. “I think he’d like you to be there; I mean, he’s got a crush on you.” she said absent-mindedly.

Draco nodded. “Read that in the ‘Daily Prophet’, did you?”

Ginny shook her head. “Nah. I’ve known for a long time.” she replied. Draco went wide-eyed. “I have no idea how the newspapers found out, though.” she added.

Draco swallowed hard. “And, how long as he liked me?” he stuttered softly. Ginny barely heard him.

Ginny shrugged. “Since second year.” she replied instantly.

“You’re serious?” Draco questioned, feeling faint. “Since second year?”

Ginny nodded, and smiled at Draco. “I remember, after he questioned you about being the Heir of Slytherin, you remember?” Draco nodded. “Well, he came back to Gryffindor Tower and cried his eyes out because you said he was ‘The worst thing that happened to Hogwarts.’ or something. Stayed in bed all night, and Ron and Hermione had to pry him from it the next morning.” she told him in a whisper.

Draco felt really guilty. He had made Harry feel miserable. He wanted to punch his own lights out, but thought better of it and asked a question instead. “That’s when you found out, then?”

Ginny nodded again. “All of us found out. Luckily no one else did, but now the whole Wizarding World knows.” she said, rearranging her gloves. “Come to think of it, he beat himself up ever since that day.” Ginny added carelessly.

Draco glared at her. “Beat himself up over what? About what happened in the dungeons?” he asked curiously.

“Well, yes and no. Every time after that, when ever you teased him, called him ‘Potty’, made fun of his parents, any of that…he would find the next secluded place and bawl his eyes out. Sometimes he even went back to our Tower to sulk in bed. Especially after that time in third year, when you dressed up in Dementors costumes…”

Draco was beating himself up inside. All of that shit he had put Harry through. Was this all a front? What, with Harry being his friend and everything…especially after Harry viewed all of Draco’s memories. Draco continued to feel guilty - and getting guiltier - as Ginny carried on, ticking things off her fingers as she remembered.

“…and that time in fourth year, after you made those badges and made fun of him in the Tri-Wizard Tournament. You know, he almost lost the first task because he was in one of his moods.”

“I can’t believe this.” Draco whispered, interrupting Ginny. “Four fucking years I’ve made his life Hell, and he still likes me.” he affirmed disbelievingly.

Ginny smiled slightly and nodded slowly. “I think he likes you because you’re the only person who doesn’t treat him like someone special. Ron and Hermione only hung around him because he was ‘Harry Potter’, even though it bonded into a real close relationship. And I have my crush on him partly because of that, too. You’re really the only one who doesn’t see him as someone to be worshipped.” she murmured, leading her gaze over to Harry, who was still standing outside the Quidditch store.

Draco took a deep breath and released it. “What do you think he wants for his birthday?” he asked, abruptly changing the subject, then looked confused. “Didn’t he already have a party? I mean, his birthday was like, two weeks ago!”

Ginny clucked her tongue. “He’s never told you about his home life, has he?” she questioned. Draco shook his head slightly. “Well, it wasn’t the best, or anything close to good. But, it’s not my story to tell. Anyway, we decided to have it at Hogwarts, since we have time off anyway.” Ginny stated.

“And I don’t know what he could want. Something unique, and rare would be my guess. He’s got enough money to buy that Quidditch store, but he’s too modest. I think you should get him something hard to find; not something he’d usually go shopping for.” Ginny added helpfully.

Draco nodded, then raised an eyebrow. “So, what are you getting him?” he questioned curiously.

Ginny giggled. “Candles.” she answered, still giggling. Draco laughed, too. “Well, its definitely not something he’d usually buy, is it?”

Draco shook his head. “No, I guess not. Come on, if we don’t go lead him into the store, I think he’s going to stand at the window all day.” he insisted and proceeded over to Harry.

“See something you like?” Draco asked the shorter boy, wincing as another twinge of guilt spread in him.

Harry smiled softly. “Yeah. The whole bloody store.” he replied obliviously. Draco smiled as he pushed Harry in the door.

Before Draco could go in, Ginny grabbed his elbow. “Can you keep him in here until I come back? I want to go get his gifts.” she whispered in Draco’s ear.

Draco nodded. “Only if you’ll let me sneak away later.” he mumbled back. Ginny shrugged and left.

Draco watched as Harry looked at everything in the Quidditch store. From new gloves, to goggles, to brooms, and broom servicing kits. Draco soon realized he wasn’t going to have any problem in keeping Harry there for Ginny.

Draco took some time to look around, too. The only problem was, he didn’t know what kind of Quidditch equipment Harry had, so he didn’t know what to get him.

He finally thought better of a Quidditch gift, and just spent the rest of the time watching as Harry smiled brightly at everything in the store.

“Draco!” Ginny greeted cheerily as she walked in the store. “I’m done now. So, what has Harry bought?” she asked, looking around for her boyfriend.

Draco chuckled and pointed to Harry. “Nothing.” he replied simply.

Ginny smiled. “I didn’t expect him to.” she admitted. “He never really buys things for himself.” she added, watching Harry look at some broom polish.

Draco raised an eyebrow. “Why not?” he asked, still looking at the raven-haired Adonis.

Ginny shrugged. “A few reasons, I guess. The first being that he thinks everyone will consider him self-centered if he went and dressed…well, like you.” she said softly. Draco only smiled. “And another being that he’s not used to having nice things.”

“What do you mean?!?” Draco asked, shocked that The Savior of the Wizarding World didn’t have nice things. “He’s got an Invisibility Cloak! Or, well, he did…he gave it to me the afternoon of the accident. But, that’s a nice thing!” he responded, still flabbergasted.

Ginny frowned and whispered, “It was his dad’s, you know. The only thing he had of his parents’; besides his mum’s eyes…but you get my drift.”

Draco’s eyes widened. “You’re serious?” Ginny nodded. “And, he just GAVE it to me.” he whispered in awe. “Well, I’m going to give it back…it’s the only thing of his parents he’s got left!”

Ginny smiled softly. “You know, if you want a chance with him, you’re going to need to know him better.” she whispered quietly before moving over to stand by Harry. Draco gaped in shock.

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Okay, so like I said...Jealousy and Shopping. Though, there is probably going to be more jealousy in the next chapter.

The next chapter will bring us...Shopping, and...possibly the beginning of Harry's Party, but I doubt it...that'll probably be around Chapter 10 or so.

Once again, please vote for your favorite story:

**I Thought I knew You.** RATED NC-17. H/D, H/(basically everyone). Harry defeated Voldemort during his fifth year at Hogwarts. During the summer between fifth and sixth year, Harry decides to change his look and attitude. He goes to Hogwarts, and shys away from the Gryffindors, and right to the Slytherins. (So basically, Harry's a player.) Something happens, and Harry must find out who caused it, and weither or not they will help take care of it...even though Draco is more than willing, even if it's not his problem...(Contains M-Preg)

**Used.** RATED NC-17. H/D, HP/SS. Harry is attacked, and Draco saves him. Or does he? Draco takes Harry to Voldemort, who tells Harry of some important information that changes his life dramatically. How does Harry respond to Draco's most important question that could change Harry's life? |The Dark Side would have all the answers. All Draco had to do was ask Harry.| (Contains Minor)

**I Want You To Want Me.** RATED NC-17. H/D. Draco loves Harry, and wants Harry to love him back. When Draco finds the perfect opportunity, he doesn't waste time in taking it. Things end up better than expected for Draco, when he finds out Harry is carrying a miracle. HIS miracle. When Dumbledore ruins everything, how are Ron, Hermione, and Draco going to make it right? (Contains Rape, M-Preg)

**Changed.** RATED NC-17. H/D, H/S(eamus). The Dursleys die at the end of fifth year, so Harry is sent to live with his late God-Father's closest family. I'm sure you all remember that Narcissia Malfoy's maiden name is Black, right? ::smirks evilly:: How is Draco taking the new arrangements? What about Ron? And when Ron gives Harry a chance to get out of the Malfoy's care, does Harry take it?

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OMG, Anti-Ginny/Harry, I hope you are reading this (and anyone else who absolutely HATES Ginny). Harry and Ginny are going to split up soon! HA HA! (I can just see Anti-Ginny/Harry jumping up and down :)...) So anyway...see you next chapter!