You ran away to Symphony, to the little street that no one knows about. One turn and you’re in the city, one back and you’re hidden in brownstones. You learn to love the local orchestra, its sign welcomes you home.
In the summer you sit by the fountain, not where the kids play but closer to the church where it’s peaceful. That’s when you see him. Wistful with his sleeves pulled up, jacket over his shoulder, and a violin case at his feet. He’s beautiful, always has been.
Your eyes meet and understanding crosses between you. You ran away to Symphony too.
Watching him becomes expensive, but you’d spend every knut in your vault to see his intensity again. His music soars like he used to on a broom.
You fall in love with his long fingers as he plays, the curve of his backside as he bows, that old smirk appearing before his solos.
It’s nearly winter. They’ll close the fountain soon. You watch your reflection on the water, grieving for the season’s end and long fingers you’ll never get to kiss.
Then he’s there, his reflection next to yours. You turn and he’s real. Smiling. He doesn’t speak, just blinks until he comes closer closer closer and you feel the touch of his lips.
You thought you knew Symphony. That you’d heard it and lived it and seen it. But that day you learn it’s his lips where you can hide, his tongue the only melody you need.
Ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Lucius Malfoy commits suicide. Or so it appears. Determined to find the truth, Auror Rosier discovers more than he bargained for with the help of a man who disappeared a decade prior—the one and only, Harry Potter.
Based on Constantine (2005)
Notes:
I saw this prompt after writing the first chapter of my first-ever fic (my poor, now-neglected WIP) and knew I had to do it. This fic got me into fandom. Prompted by the incomparable @gnarf—not sure if you remember, but I was very terrified about gifting this to you since it was my second completed fic ever! Thank you for easing my worries and for bringing me into fandom with this prompt. You changed my life❤️
Those that saw the movie will see the inspiration, but you don’t need to have seen it to enjoy the fic. I’ll admit it’s a bit intense, but it has a ton of heart. I feel very vulnerable saying this, but I love this fic and hope you’ll give it a chance.
I also want to thank @drwhoisginnyholmes for being the best alpha cheerleader ever and @tobeleftoutinthedark for the amazing beta read. And @celilasart for being a supermod - I am obsessed with my little graphic and your support on my first fest experience has been next level ❤️
