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ravenclawsquill ([personal profile] ravenclawsquill) wrote in [community profile] draco1002017-01-18 09:00 pm

Sweet Sixteen

Title: Sweet Sixteen
Author: [livejournal.com profile] ravenclawsquill
Prompt: Cake
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 100
Warnings: Angst, second person POV (yes, really!)
Summary: Birthday parties are not supposed to be like this.
Notes: Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] digthewriter for the beta!



Birthday parties are not supposed to be like this.

You shouldn't be flanked by your father’s friends, your stomach a tight knot of terror.

Earlier, there were presents: Dark artefacts, banned books, and a smart suit to remind you that you're a man, now.

Later you’ll receive another gift, jet black and irrevocable.

Your mother’s forced smile falters when the Elves bring out the cake. Three tiers, sixteen candles, and you know the sugar will turn to ash in your mouth.

You draw a gasp of stale air and blow, wishing above all else that you’ll live to see seventeen.

[identity profile] kerrilee75.livejournal.com 2017-01-18 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)

God that was gorgeous and heartbreaking.