Short Straw

[bleedingangel84]

Title: Short Straw

Author: bleedingangel84

Beta: None

Pairing: Ron/Draco

Rating: PG-13

Warnings: Language, Snark, UST, Pre-slash

Word Count: 365

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

Written for: hogwarts365 Prompt #134-“Excuse the mess but we live here.”; Privilege; Operation

Notes: I had something different planned for these prompts, but my brain took this direction. I’m looking at you, my_thestral . :) I hope readers enjoy this little piece of random something.

Summary: Draco drew the short straw.

Short Straw

Draco surveyed the cluttered room around him with an expression of distaste. “Weasley, you are an absolute pig.”

“Excuse the mess, but we live here. Not all of us are lucky enough to have the privilege of owning a house-elf.”

“I do not own Knacky, Weasley. I pay her to work for me. I seriously doubt you could pay anyone to clean up after your slovenly arse.”

“Did you come here just to insult me, or did you have something new in mind?”

“You’re part of our Auror team, and you’ve just had a delicate operation after taking a cutting curse to the neck. Someone had to check to make sure you weren’t buried under massive piles of bacon and old socks. I drew the short straw.”

“Aw, Draco Malfoy was worried about me. I’m touched. Wait until I tell the Prophet.”

“It’s a pity they didn’t operate on your brain while you were under, Weaselbee. It would’ve been a vast improvement, no doubt. Here,” Draco said, tossing him a package.

“What is this?” Ron asked, appearing bemused.

“It’s called a gift. It’s what people give to people when they’re unwell. Since you were raised in a barn, I don’t know why it should surprise me that you don’t recognise that. Just open it, won’t you?’

Ron did, uncovering a box of chocolates.

“Malfoy…you brought me chocolates?”

“I couldn’t stand the thought of you cannibalising anymore of your kin.”

“You know, just because you call me a pig doesn’t mean I actually am one. I happen to like bacon. But I like chocolates, too. Thanks.”

“You’re welcome. Are you wearing pyjama bottoms with bacon on? Weasley, that’s not healthy.”

“You shouldn’t criticise someone who’s ill. Get out of here!”

“Ahh, there’s that spirit!”

“Draco Malfoy, you are evil”

“I may be evil, but I get the job done.”

“We get the job done, Malfoy, and don’t you dare forget that!”

“I won’t if you don’t. The next time you decide to take a curse intended for me, I’ll kill you myself. I can’t afford to train a new partner after all this time. I’ve just begun learning to tolerate you.”

“I love you too, Malfoy.”

Comments

[roelliej.livejournal.com]

Snark-war! Snark-war! Snark-war! :-) :-)

Loved it! <3

[my_thestral]

Awww! :D I loved them being so in character. Draco showing up for a visit and immediately complaining over a single-man's household (we all know how those usually look like), LOL! But then he feeds his Weasley, who just happened to save his life, and the forever-hungry one immediately forgives him. And Ron having a bacon pyjama, that one made me giggle out loud!
LOL, that last sentence, though: Game, set and match go to Ronald Weasley!! (as they say in tennis).
You always make me smile with those two! I wish this one had a sequel, though!