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lrthunder82Title: Post Trial Arrangements
Author: LRThunder82
Pairing: Harry/Narcissa
Word Count: 560
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Maybe some slight dub-con, depending on one's interpretation.
Challenge: Day 3 prompt, legal
Author's Notes: My apologies for posting this later than I intended, but real life caught up with me. :)
It was Narcissa's turn to enter the courtroom. Flanked by two Aurors, she held her head high, determined to look dignified. Even before she entered, she could hear the raucous crowd. Even though it was the Wizengamot, she thought it was an unruly mob.
Her trial had lasted for days, and it was time for the verdict. Many witnesses had been called, both for and against her, but none had been as crucial as Harry Potter's testimony. She had sat in the accused's chair as he testified. If she was going to escape unscathed, it would be because of him.
Minister Shacklebolt sat in the center as the court glared at her. Narcissa did her best to ignore them. She looked around for Potter, but didn't see him. Either he was busy, or he didn't want to be there. She didn't know if that was a good or bad omen. She waited patiently.
"Narcissa Black Malfoy, it is the judgement of this court that you are guilty of aiding and abetting Death Eaters," Shacklebolt announced. She saw the smirks and heard the cheers and jeers. She couldn't blame them for celebrating. After all, her husband had made many enemies.
Shacklebolt waited for the furor to subside. "However, because of the testimony of certain witnesses and your actions in the Forbidden Forest, you are sentenced to house imprisonment for a term no less than six months and a term not to exceed one year."
Narcissa was relieved, and it was her turn to smirk. The previous cheers had turned into shouts of outrage and protests.
"Furthermore, Mr. Harry Potter has been chosen to act as your steward until your sentence had been served."
She blinked in surprise. She hadn't expected that, and she wasn't sure she liked it.
******
The second surprise was Narcissa's return to her family home. She thought it would be awkward since Potter was now it's owner, but it wasn't. Even Kreacher didn't act strangely, since she knew of the elf's involvement in her cousin's death.
Narcissa was determined to keep busy during her confinement. Fortunately, there was plenty to do. Potter seemed determined to not only make Grimmauld Place livable again, but to also make it pleasant.
The first thing to go was her aunt's portrait. It was difficult, but thanks to the combined efforts of Narcissa, Potter, and Kreacher, they were successful. The cleaning went easier after that. She thought Potter had a theory about that, but he didn't share it.
As her house imprisonment continued, she found herself growing closer to him. They would end many evenings with long conversation, and a cup of hot tea. It was one such night that Narcissa wondered what it would be like to kiss him.
It was as Kreacher cleaned up after them that she took her chance. As Harry stood, she grabbed his arm and pulled him back towards her. Before he could say anything, she kissed him. He didn't push her away as she feared, but returned it.
There was a trail of clothes that led to Harry's bedroom. As he pulled her underwear from her, Narcissa considered asking if she could move in with him once her sentence was finished. Her idea became a plan as they made love. Once her debt was paid, their relationship would be legal. Narcissa would make sure of that.
Author: LRThunder82
Pairing: Harry/Narcissa
Word Count: 560
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Maybe some slight dub-con, depending on one's interpretation.
Challenge: Day 3 prompt, legal
Author's Notes: My apologies for posting this later than I intended, but real life caught up with me. :)
It was Narcissa's turn to enter the courtroom. Flanked by two Aurors, she held her head high, determined to look dignified. Even before she entered, she could hear the raucous crowd. Even though it was the Wizengamot, she thought it was an unruly mob.
Her trial had lasted for days, and it was time for the verdict. Many witnesses had been called, both for and against her, but none had been as crucial as Harry Potter's testimony. She had sat in the accused's chair as he testified. If she was going to escape unscathed, it would be because of him.
Minister Shacklebolt sat in the center as the court glared at her. Narcissa did her best to ignore them. She looked around for Potter, but didn't see him. Either he was busy, or he didn't want to be there. She didn't know if that was a good or bad omen. She waited patiently.
"Narcissa Black Malfoy, it is the judgement of this court that you are guilty of aiding and abetting Death Eaters," Shacklebolt announced. She saw the smirks and heard the cheers and jeers. She couldn't blame them for celebrating. After all, her husband had made many enemies.
Shacklebolt waited for the furor to subside. "However, because of the testimony of certain witnesses and your actions in the Forbidden Forest, you are sentenced to house imprisonment for a term no less than six months and a term not to exceed one year."
Narcissa was relieved, and it was her turn to smirk. The previous cheers had turned into shouts of outrage and protests.
"Furthermore, Mr. Harry Potter has been chosen to act as your steward until your sentence had been served."
She blinked in surprise. She hadn't expected that, and she wasn't sure she liked it.
******
The second surprise was Narcissa's return to her family home. She thought it would be awkward since Potter was now it's owner, but it wasn't. Even Kreacher didn't act strangely, since she knew of the elf's involvement in her cousin's death.
Narcissa was determined to keep busy during her confinement. Fortunately, there was plenty to do. Potter seemed determined to not only make Grimmauld Place livable again, but to also make it pleasant.
The first thing to go was her aunt's portrait. It was difficult, but thanks to the combined efforts of Narcissa, Potter, and Kreacher, they were successful. The cleaning went easier after that. She thought Potter had a theory about that, but he didn't share it.
As her house imprisonment continued, she found herself growing closer to him. They would end many evenings with long conversation, and a cup of hot tea. It was one such night that Narcissa wondered what it would be like to kiss him.
It was as Kreacher cleaned up after them that she took her chance. As Harry stood, she grabbed his arm and pulled him back towards her. Before he could say anything, she kissed him. He didn't push her away as she feared, but returned it.
There was a trail of clothes that led to Harry's bedroom. As he pulled her underwear from her, Narcissa considered asking if she could move in with him once her sentence was finished. Her idea became a plan as they made love. Once her debt was paid, their relationship would be legal. Narcissa would make sure of that.
