Lucky

[bleedingangel84]

Title: Lucky

Author: bleedingangel84

Beta: None

Rating: PG-13

Warnings: Language, Mild sexual suggestion, Fluff, kitten!Harry mischief

Word Count: 1,285

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made.

Written for: hd_fluff Fluffy Halloween Fest 2015-Black cats are meant to bring good luck, so why does this one seem to be ruining all of Draco’s dates?

Notes: This is the direction my brain took with this prompt. I’m sorry if it wasn’t what was wanted, but I did my best. I hope readers enjoy this little bit of fluffiness.

Summary: Draco picks up a stray cat on Diagon Alley. Is everything as it seems?

Lucky

“You are an adorable little thing, aren’t you? What are you doing out on such a cold, wet night? Let me get you home and give you something to eat.”

The tiny black kitten mewed plaintively, and Draco couldn’t resist cuddling the small, shivering ball of fur against his chest, smiling when he felt the creature start to calm and lean into his careful touch.

“I think I’ll call you Lucky. Would you like that?”

The kitten made a questioning chirrup, causing Draco to laugh outright.

“I have a feeling you’re going to be a handful. Good thing for you I enjoy a challenge, yes?”

He felt movement against his body as the kitten seemed to nod in agreement with him.

“I’m going to like having you around, I think. How do you feel about salmon for dinner?”

At his furry companion’s happy mew, he Apparated out of the rainy night, still sheltering the kitten against him.

“Draco, what is that? I thought you went out to get more wine.”

“Oh, Merlin, I completely forgot, Zacharias. I’m sorry. I found Lucky here, and everything else went out of my head.”

“Lucky? What’s lucky about the little bugger? He looks like a drowned rodent.”

The kitten shot Zacharias an affronted slit-eyed look, hissing in distaste as Draco cooed to him soothingly.

“Just ignore the mean old wizard, Lucky. He just doesn’t realise that black cats bring good fortune.”

“That’s silly. Black cats are bad luck.”

“He isn’t. He’s small and cute and lonely. Not to mention hungry. I’m going to go feed him in the kitchen. Will you stay, or do you want to go?’

‘Well, I was looking forward to ending this evening in bed, but it seems that you care more for small, hairy things than me,”

“Gods, Zach, sometimes you can be a prick.”

“You always liked my prick before. Has the little rat turned you into a monk?”

“Get out. Call me if you ever decide to get your head out of your arse long enough.”

Zacharias left in a huff, slamming the door of the flat on his way out.

“Well, that’s what I’d call an overreaction. But good riddance to bad rubbish, yes? How could anyone not adore you?”

Draco spent the rest of the evening feeding and playing with the kitten, until they both fell asleep in front of a warm fire.

*~*~*~*

“Draco, I rather get the feeling your cat doesn’t like me. He seems to be giving me the evil eye.”

Draco smiled at Bernard, glancing over at his mischievous black kitten with a fond look.

“He’s rather possessive over me, that’s all. I rescued him from a rainstorm one night in Diagon Alley.”

“That’s kind of you. Has no one come forward to claim him? I’m sure his owners must be missing him by now.”

“I took out an advert in the Prophet last week, but no one’s come forward as yet. In the meantime, I’d just as soon keep him safe here with me.”

“I’m telling you Draco, there’s something odd about that cat. I reached to pet him when I came in, and he clawed at me. He doesn’t want me here. Are you sure that’s a cat?”

“Of course. What else could he be?”

“I don’t know, but I smell something fishy going on.”

“That’s just Lucky’s tuna.”

“Draco, don’t be cute, it doesn’t suit you. You know very well what I mean. That is no feline. He relieved himself in my shoes the last time you and I were alone together.”

“That was an accident. He’s only a kitten. He didn’t realise what he was doing was wrong.”

“Draco, he was glaring at me while he did it! He deliberately peed all over my leather dress shoes. That is no cat. He’s also defecated all over my silk shirts. He wants you all to himself.”

“You’ve taken leave of your senses, clearly. Perhaps it’s best we end the evening here. Thank you for your time, and don’t bother coming again.”

After Bernard had left through the Floo, Draco sat down with his head in his hands. He missed the smug look the kitten gave to Bernard’s retreating form as the flames dissipated.

“What is the matter with people? I love my kitten, and my kitten loves me. That’s not so unusual, is it Lucky? “

The kitten released an affirmative mew, rubbing softly against Draco’s trouser leg and purring in a wordless plea for attention.

“You are a rather greedy little thing, you know. But I don’t mind. I rather like that. It’s nice to know something wants me, even if it is only a stray kitten. Most everyone only wants me for my body. But, not you. You just want my fish,” Draco teased.

The kitten yowled at him in sharp disagreement, eying him with jewel-bright green eyes that suddenly reminded him of his once-nemesis, Harry Potter.

“It’s nearly Halloween, Lucky. Wouldn’t it be something if this was all some trick, and you really were human? I don’t suppose there’s any way you could tell me, is there?”

The kitten cocked its head, looking at him as if making a decision, and blinked once in what seemed quite a deliberate way.

“You remind me of Potter when you do that. He was always blinking behind those spectacles of his. Hideous things, they were, but he had gorgeous eyes. I always wished we could be friends. Or more. He seems to keep people forever.”

The kitten crawled over to him and climbed up his body, burying its little head into his neck, and purred like a small engine, as if hoping to soothe him.

“You’re my best friend. Even if you have been ruining all of my dates for weeks. Maybe even because you have. I nearly laughed myself silly when you left your little gift in Bernie’s shoes. He was hopping round here like some demented kangaroo."

The kitten seemed to look pleased with himself as he sat on Draco’s lap grooming his fur.

“Was it the Weasley clones, I wonder? Would they do that sort of thing? And if they did, why? Were you lonely, too? Is that you, Potter?”

Draco felt the kitten stiffen as his eyes lit with something between fear and apprehension. In the next instant, there was a soft flicker of light, like a candle glow. Draco found himself with a lapful of Harry Potter, Gryffindor poster child.

“Please don’t kill me. I couldn’t help it. It was a sweet of Fred’s and George’s that they had me test. Someone had to say my name to undo the spell.”

“It has been you this whole time! II should’ve known! No other creature, human or animal, has eyes like yours.”

“Are you angry? I’m sorry for ruining your dates, but you deserved better than those blokes, Draco.”

“I should be angry, but I’m not. I should be furious. But you just look too damned adorable. Even in human form, I can’t stay mad at you. You did bring me good luck after all.”

“I’m glad you aren’t too livid. I wouldn’t blame you if you were.”

“I’m more curious than anything. I said your name earlier. Why did that not bring you back to your human form?”

“You were speaking about me, but not to me. You had to address me by my first name or my surname in order to break the spell.”

“Clever trick, that. Those Weasleys are nearly diabolical. I should thank them someday.”

“Me, too. Who knew a Halloween prank could turn out to be a good thing?”

Draco kissed him softly. “I reckon you brought me good luck after all. Kitten.”

Comments

[my_thestral]

Oh, this one is totally adorable! :) And longer than your usual story, that's great! (I guess now you've got some time left after... ahem was done!:) Do you miss doing it already? Like a nail in your shoe, LOL!)
I loved how inventive purring little Harry got in chasing Draco's suitors away and it would totally be in Draco's characters to be nicer to animals than to humans, especially if he got proprietary about this being something he rescued. I think if any idiot did reply to the Prophet add, he'd probably lie about the kitten having escaped already, LOL. Besides, such an irresponsible owner should not get it back in the first place! :)
Lovely little story, hon!

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

I am so happy you liked this. For some reason, and I really don't know why, my stories for the Fluffy Halloween Fest are always one of the longer things I write every year. I don't know what to do with myself not that the you-know-what is done! I'm so happy you enjoyed kitten!Harry. And I'm even more glad that Draco's behavior was believable for you. I consider that high praise indeed. Thank you so much for reading!

[amorette.livejournal.com]

Oh this is too freaking adorable! Lol Harry was an irresistible kitten!!

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this! Harry does make a rather irresistible kitten, doesn't he?

[capitu]

Aww, that was so so cute! I love little Harry being adorable and Draco completely smitten with his cat, and with Harry. Sweetest!

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy you thought this was cute! Thank you for taking the time to read this.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Aw, that is absolutely adorable! What a cute story. Thanks!

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Whew, what a relief! I'm so happy you liked it. I was hoping you would. You are very welcome. I saw your prompt and I just had to do it.