Telling the Bees by @cibeewastaken (31K, M)
Tags: Divorced Harry, Widower Draco, Kidnapping, Angst, Grief, Hurt/Comfort, Pining, Non-Linear Narrative, Friends to Lovers, Happy Ending
Harry looked as though he wanted to wrap Malfoy in his arms and never let him go again when they showed up at Grimmauld Place. Malfoy looked as though he wanted Harry to. And Ginny stood, a little ways behind them, wondering why they still hadn’t done anything about it. Harry murmured, not loud enough for Ginny to hear. Then he tugged on Malfoy’s little finger, staring at him with wide eyes. Still murmuring. Malfoy swayed, just enough for Harry to notice. Harry reached out and caught Malfoy’s hands, brought them to his chest, pressing it right where his heart was. Ginny had never seen apologies done so lovingly before, like it was a confession instead. She left them by the front door and went to make tea. It was almost an hour before Harry came into the kitchen. He hugged her, and it was nothing like the tug of a finger he gave Malfoy. It hadn’t been like that for a long time. “Thank you for bringing him back,” Harry said into her hair. Ginny sniffed. “I really did it for Malfoy,” she said. “He needs someone that loves him right now.” Harry pulled back. Stared. “I never — ” Harry paused. He looked scared. “I never told anyone.” Ginny brushed his hair from his face. “Oh, Harry,” she said. “I know more than anyone what you look like when you’re in love.”
(rec by @pl0tty)
