Title:Worth Waiting For Author:juniperus Word Count: 1874 Alternate Links to Fic: None that I can find Pairing: Percy Weasley/Harry Potter Rating: NC-17 Author's Summary: One chapter ended in Harry's life, another begun. Author's Website:Ao3 and juniperus Why everyone should read this: It is an absolute crime that this fic doesn't have very many hits on Ao3. This is a brilliant pairing, and the author writes them SO well! Older characters in HP are usually a good source for angst and sexy times, and this doesn't disappoint. Perrcy is loyal, and patient, and formal, and just everything that I love about him. Excerpt: Percy's face took on a look of utmost seriousness. "I love you. I would have remained standing to the side, patiently, no matter how long it took for you to have the talk with Ginny, to explain to the children, to move out of the house, to, to... finally sign the divorce scroll," he trailed off and cleared his throat. "I love my sister, but I know how she is. I know it has taken as much courage to cease playing at what she, and Mother, and the rest of the family think you should be as it took to stand up against Voldemort. I have never doubted your devotion to your family and I'll call anyone who does a liar." Percy's gaze softened as he smoothed the hair off Harry's brow and cupped his cheek. "I have waited many years for you, Harry, and I would have waited forever if necessary."
Harry's eyes began to fill as he looked at Percy in wonder. "Shhh," Percy whispered as his deft thumb caressed a tear from Harry's cheek, "come with me."
Percy took Harry's hand and backed slowly through the room. As they approached a hallway near the foyer, Percy stopped and kneeled. Methodically, he untied Harry's shoes, removing them gently, one at a time, and placing them neatly next to his own on a mat just inside the door. He smiled as he looked up and took Harry's hand in his, again, as he made his way down the hall. At a dark doorway he paused and raised his chin slightly. "Harry?" Percy's voice faltered.
"Yes, Percy," Harry said, answering the unspoken question. "Yes. Please." Percy drew him the rest of the way into the room and a single candle on the bed stand lit with his muttered "Lumos."