#draphne

pairing(s): draco malfoy/pansy parkinson/blaise zabini/daphne greengrass/theo nott

summary: a moment in the common room; a study in love, on the other side of the war

note: seventh instalment in a study in pining- this one is short- under 700 words

excerpt: 

"You can't say no?" Theo said, more of a statement than a question, sounding hopeful and desolate at the same time. Draco humoured him, and shook his head slowly, blinking back tears that threatened to fall. Theo grabbed his hand, clutching it wordlessly.

After years together, spending time with each other every day, learning each other, feeling each other, there was no need for their language to be spoken aloud. Pansy crawled into the spot in front of Draco, who sat limply on the sofa, leaning her head back into his lap, and closing her eyes.

"It's an honour." Draco croaked aloud. He didn't sound convincing, not at all.

"We'll help you." Daphne murmured, and they nodded along. Draco shook his head again, keeping his eyes closed. His face was scrunched, eyebrows furrowed, because even though they were family, Draco couldn't- wouldn't- cry, not here.