symphonies in miniature
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overture: the orchestral introduction to a musical work; an introduction to something more substantial.
It was familiar, he thought, to be on edge— but for a different reason entirely this time, and that made it good. It was a nervousness he didn’t want to linger in alone. By nature, it ought to be shared.
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- Part 1 of symphonies in miniature
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nocturne: a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night.
From the doorway of a nursery that will never know the new life it was meant for, Harry watches. It will take weeks for the scar to fade. By the time Draco has healed, they would have been halfway to being parents.
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- Part 2 of symphonies in miniature
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minuet: a slow, graceful dance for two.
Harry loved watching Draco sleep.
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- Part 3 of symphonies in miniature
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intermezzo: a short, light dramatic, musical, or ballet entertainment between the acts of a play or opera.
He followed helplessly as Draco hauled him into his office and slammed the door behind them. Draco pressed against it, his expression flat. The silence dragged on long enough that the unease in Harry’s gut twisted into frustration.
“Are you going to tell me what’s wrong or are you just going to stare at me?”
Draco inhaled sharply and Harry tensed, ready for the fight. “Take off your robes,” he said.
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- Part 4 of symphonies in miniature
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rhapsody: a composition free in structure and highly emotional in character; a state of overwhelming, usually pleasurable, emotion.
The first thing he noticed was the loud, wild squalling—insistent and angry. Hannah was cleaning the source of the noise with a soft cloth—his baby. Harry froze, rooted to the spot. A strange, formless thing started to swell inside him. It was awe, and yes, fear, but more than anything, it was the realization that the tiny person in Hannah’s arms was his.
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- Part 5 of symphonies in miniature
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aria: an accompanied, elaborate melody sung by a single voice.
And now there Draco was, sitting at his desk, surrounded by stacks of research he’d spent years on, aching to leave. He missed Lillian, but not enough to give up his work. Not completely. He was grateful, of course, that Harry offered to stay home, but guilt still settled over him like a second skin. Should he not want more? What if Harry did?
Draco’s fingers stilled. What if Harry wanted more?
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- Part 6 of symphonies in miniature
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sonata: a composition that typically contains three sections: an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation.
Draco had always been sharper with his tongue, quick to cut.
And, perhaps, Harry had become quick to bleed.
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- Part 7 of symphonies in miniature
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cadence: the end of a phrase in which the melody or harmony creates a sense of full or partial resolution.
Exhaustion pulled at him, but if he went back to bed now, he wouldn’t sleep. What good would it do, lying there beside Draco and staring up at the ceiling, aching to hear him? He could wake him, of course, but then they would talk. And talking, Harry thought, felt like far too much effort.
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- Part 8 of symphonies in miniature
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fugue: a composition in which a theme is introduced and developed through interwoven voices.
Six was too early.
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- Part 9 of symphonies in miniature
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requiem: a mass for the dead.
“My family won’t come second to your work,” Harry said coldly, and Draco heard the ultimatum in his words.
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- Part 10 of symphonies in miniature
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lament: an expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning.
It's in the blood.
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- Part 11 of symphonies in miniature
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giocoso: lively, humorous — used chiefly as a direction in music.
A collection of little ficlets that don't warrant their own standalone in the series ❤
It will always be "unfinished" as I'll post new chapters as I write them, and it will always be the last part of the series.
*Updated the rating since some of these are Harry/Draco centered
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- Part 12 of symphonies in miniature
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scherzo: a vigorous, light, or playful composition, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or sonata.
Harry moved to argue, but found that his voice had been stolen from him. He turned a sour glare on Hermione. She didn’t lower her wand.
“First of all,” she said, tone bright, “Happy Birthday, Harry.”Series
- Part 13 of symphonies in miniature