Harry's Flower

Flowers

"Well, you two are touchy tonight." Lavender Brown was speaking. Draco and I were with my side of the family, celebrating my birthday.

"You're one to talk, Lav. Where is Seamus, anyways?" I teased.

"He's with Harry. Actually, I think all of the guys are. They said they had to get something ready." Lavender said, shrugging.

"Ready, for what?" It was Draco who asked, worry in his voice.

"For Lotus, of course. Harry said he owed her an apology. That he doesn't like when she's angry with her." Lavender said, openly

The door to the common room opened. Ron, Dean, Seamus and Neville walking in, hands behind them.

"Hey, guys." I greeted them. "What are you hiding?"

Neville broke first, pulling a Lotus flower from behind him. "Happy birthday, Lo. And, try to keep an open mind." He hugged me, and sat with Luna, the only person from a different house in the room.

One by one, all of them did a version of the same thing. The only thing different was the flower. Dean gave me a Dahlia, Seamus gave me a red Rose, finally Ron gave me a peppermint plant.

"What's this all supposed to mean?" I was confused.

"It's a peace offering. It's my apology." Harry explained, walking through the common room door. He was holding an Azalea flower.

"Really, Harry? You think flowers are going to make up for almost killing Draco, and what you accused him of?" My voice was shaking. Draco came up behind me, putting his arm around my waist. "No! Draco, what Harry did to you wasn't okay." It was Harry who answered me.

"You're right. It wasn't. And I believe you. I spoke to Dobby. He told me everything. Draco is nothing like his father. He loves you. And he loves your family, even if they don't accept him."

"What are you saying, Harry?" I was getting confused.

"Lotus, the flowers weren't the apology. They were hints. My apology is verbal. The hints go to your gift. Who also knows everything I do." Harry crossed the room and took my hands.

"Lotus, I'm sorry. I meant what I said first year. I'll never keep secrets from you, again. You and Draco have my full support."

I nodded. I looked at Draco, he nodded, too.

"Okay, you guys can come in now." Harry said, looking at the door.

"Finally, that ghost guy kept pulling his head off. It was gross." My sister complained as she walked in.

"Holy Merlin!" I screamed, tears running down my face. "Rose, what are you doing here?" I was in shock. She ran into my arms at the sound of her voice.

"Your friend came to get us. He convinced us your boyfriend wasn't all that bad."

"Us?"

"Us." My dad said, walking through the door I'd walked through so many times.

"Dad" I whispered.

"Get into these arms, squirt." Opened his arms for me. He lifted me into the air. "I missed you, Lotus." He was crying.

"I missed you, too, Dad." I looked at Harry. "The Azalea was for my father. The Rose was for my sister. I was the Lotus. The peppermint had to have been Draco. But, the Dahlia."

"Uh, Lotty?" Draco tapped my shoulder.

"Yes?" I turned to see that he was pointing at the chimney, which had turned green.

"Does your Dahlia prefer to travel through the Floo Network?" He asked as Dahlia appeared through green flames.

"Indeed, she does." I smiled. And looked at Harry. I hugged him. "Thank you. This is perfect."

"Um, hello? What about me?" Dahlia half joked, arms crossed.

"Well I can't exactly hug you if your arms are crossed." I teased.

"Come here, babe." I hugged her tight. As tight as my first day. "Your mother would be so proud."

"She is." I smiled.

The rest of the night is a happy blur. All I remember is promising we'd write, and visit as often as possible. And that they actually loved Draco.

...

Back in Draco's room I was so happy. "That was great. They love you. Even my dad. I thought he'd put up a fight. But, he loves you." I looked over at him. He was staring at me. The same way he was last night. Giggling, I said "Stop looking at me like that."

"Why?" He asked.

"Because it makes me want you in the worst way possible." I admit. I could tell that's not what he was expecting. But, he liked my answer, nevertheless.

"What do you mean?" He asked, playfully.

"I mean I want you to do whatever you please with me. Because, frankly, I will do the same to you if you say that's what you want. I love you. And I want you. All of you. And I want to give you the same." Though I speak in a rush, he holds on to my every word.

"Wow." Is all he says..

"You're right, I'm an idiot. I'm going to go." I turned to leave

"Colloportus." He says, wand pointed to the door, locking it. "Muffliato" silences the room.