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birdsofshore ([personal profile] birdsofshore) wrote2014-07-10 02:20 pm

Fic: Love Thy Neighbour (various m/m combinations, R, ~1100 words)

Title: Love Thy Neighbour
Author: [livejournal.com profile] birdsofshore
Pairing: It's an orgy: various non-specific m/m combinations
Rating: R
Word count: ~1100
Summary: There were definite consolations to living next door to the Potters.
Warnings: Don't get excited by the orgy business - I don't really know what happened here. Voyeurism. Exhibitionism. A complete absence of explicit smut at an orgy. Flangst? Unbetaed. I felt I had to write something for the fest and this was what came out O_o

Written for the Anywhere But the Bed comment fest. Inspired by the Potters' annual back yard barbecue 'verse, as dreamt up by [livejournal.com profile] capitu.




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There were definite consolations to living next door to the Potters, thought Dorothy Witherspoon as she gazed out of her bedroom window.

Yes, James Potter and his friends still made a hideous racket with their electric guitars several times a week. Yes, there were constant odd smells wafting up from the potions lab that Albus Potter had installed in the basement. And Dorothy couldn't help noticing that the weeds in the front garden had been allowed to get completely out of hand since that smart girl Lily moved to France and left them all to it. But on the whole, it was a lot more peaceful now that Mrs Potter had moved out and the regular fights, complete with plate-throwing, had stopped altogether.

However, the best development by far was the new tradition of the Potters' back yard orgy.

Dorothy moved the curtain a little further to one side, and adjusted her spectacles on her nose, the better to contemplate the joyful curve of that pale, naked arse bent over a garden bench. They were wasting no time in getting started on this occasion. The guests all seemed on the best of terms, and appealingly uninhibited. Why, that burly redhead there, with the beard and the three admiring companions, was certainly talented. Dorothy had never seen anyone so accommodating, and completely undaunted by splinters, too.

When the parties first started, Dorothy had been a little taken aback, it was true. It wasn't the sort of thing that respectable wizards got up to in her day. But she wasn't a complete fossil. She knew that times had changed since the dreadfulness of the second war, and quite right, too. And it was such a treat to see young people enjoying themselves.

Some more guests were arriving. Dorothy smiled to see their delighted expressions and the carefree way with which they joined the festivities. Young Teddy Lupin was always a popular addition to these gatherings, and it was not hard to see why, as many hands reached to peel off his clothing, and mouths opened hungrily to show him a warm welcome.

So many captivating sights and, as the warm air drifted in through the open window, sounds. Dorothy couldn't decide which struck her as more delicious: the slow tentative glide of tongues meeting for the first time – the prelude, if you like, to the performance – or the frenzied rumpus of the finale, all driving hips and juddering limbs. Both had their own allure. Afterwards, the players rested for a while, in a sweaty tangle of arms and legs, but it was never long before inspiration stirred them again and they rejoined the ever-changing tableau in a different role.

Mr Potter himself was making enthusiastic efforts to gratify two gentlemen at once. She could see why he was able to defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named: all that lovely determination and simply bags of energy.

Looking up at the house and catching sight of Dorothy keeping her faithful vigil, he paused to give her a cheeky wink. In return, she extended her fingers in a small, genteel wave. A very considerate neighbour, Harry Potter. He never batted an eyelid if she happened to occasionally glance out of her window while he and his sons were entertaining their friends. He knew she'd never tell a soul about what she saw. Why would she? The parties would be sure to stop, then, and that would be no fun. No fun at all.

Two men sitting with their arms around one another caught her eye, the older stroking the younger's face. There was something about the line of the younger man's neck that reminded her of William, and for a moment she drifted off to the memory of a time when her eyes were bright and her long hair was still auburn. She had sat on a bench very like that one, and he had sat next to her, and the world seemed full of possibilities.

In those days she had thought that all of life was ahead of her, that one day soon she would surely know the kind of pleasure, the joyful union, that Mr Potter's friends were sharing together, but it was not to be. She remembered a kiss that had made her feel liquid, a burning look in his eye that made her skin prickle all over. She could recall as if it were yesterday the honeyed scent of sweet peas that hung in the air, and the heat from his hand in the small of her back. How his fingers trailed along the bare skin of her arm and made her feel alive, alive and full of an aching longing.

Then the war came and then... well, after the war it seemed as if that door had closed. Life was full of such missed moments, inconsequential at the time, but viewed with the hindsight of over fifty years...

She pressed her own hand against her arm, but the papery skin was cool and felt like something used up, not at all like the memory: warm and firm and full of the promise of a lifetime of love.

Dorothy shook herself. If she wasn't careful she would become one of those dreadful, doddering old witches who sat around dozing and daydreaming all day long. Instead she diverted her attention back to the scene below. She nodded down at the gathering, knowing no-one was watching, but wanting to bestow her approval anyway. That's the spirit; you enjoy yourselves, boys. She ran her fingers over the the folds of her skirt, trying not to look at the deep wrinkles on her hands, less easy to smooth away. You never know what will be around the next corner.

She thought she might get her house-elf to bring her another cup of tea and perhaps one or two more cushions. She might as well get comfortable, and spend a while enjoying the healthy fresh air and the pleasant views across the neighbourhood.

Her lips formed a little 'o' at the intoxicating sight of a Malfoy cock sliding elegantly into a Potter throat. How charming, she thought happily, folding her hands in her lap. The contrast between the dark hair and the blond struck her as rather artistic.

Yes, on the whole, she would say that living next to the Potters really wasn't too bad at all.
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[personal profile] nia_kantorka 2014-07-10 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
... new tradition of the Potters' back yard orgy.
LOL.

Your old lady is gorgeous, open-minded and fun. I'm just a bit sad that she didn't get her share of orgies or wonderful sex back then. Loved the naked glimpses we get of everyone.
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[personal profile] capitu 2014-07-10 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, Birds, I can't believe you did this! \o/ \o/ \o/

LULZ @ Inspired by the Potters annual back yard barbecue 'verse, as up by capitu .

I knew it could be a thing! :D:D

I just love this. Fucking love this.

Dorothy moved the curtain a little further to one side, and adjusted her spectacles on her nose, the better to contemplate the joyful curve of that pale, naked arse bent over a garden bench.


Don't you just love how proper she sounds? I can imagine her so perfectly!

Dorothy moved the curtain a little further to one side, and adjusted her spectacles on her nose, the better to contemplate the joyful curve of that pale, naked arse bent over a garden bench.

That's what I'm talking about!!!

and Mr Potter himself was making enthusiastic efforts to gratify two gentlemen at once. She could see why he was able to defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named: all that lovely determination and simply bags of energy.

Oh my god, it's HILARIOUS.

And it only gets better!

Looking up at the house and catching sight of Dorothy keeping her faithful vigil, he paused to give her a cheeky wink. In return, she extended her fingers in a small, genteel wave. A very considerate neighbour, Harry Potter.

Aww, Miss Witherspoon. We're so lucky she's there to tell us.

This is brilliant in every way, oh good, LOL, so awesome. And then aww, and then omg!!!

YOU'RE THE BEST! <3334444

[identity profile] barefacedbandit.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhh, I love it. I love your OC (and I am incredibly jealous of Dorothy's view). Hahah, I loved the little gems of humour in there: completely undaunted by splinters and Teddy having his clothes peeled off by so many pairs of hands, all that lovely determination and simply bags of energy (<3333), and omg when she gives Harry that little wave XD I could just see it. Brilliant.

And then, oh, you broke my heart a little bit with Dorothy's reminiscences of lost opportunities, I'm glad she's getting her vicarious thrills at least. Also, I wouldn't mind moving in to a guest room, if there's one going spare...

[identity profile] blithelybonny.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
This is not bloody ridiculous, it's absolutely fabulous! Can Dorothy and I just swap spots for a bit?

But really, I love her reminiscing about the past in such a sweet, delicious way, while all the decadence is going on around her. She's fabulous. You are fabulous. Everything about this is fabulous.

Loving the boys at play!

[identity profile] sophie-french.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, you've just killed me with your old neighbour!!!! Bloody hell! She's brilliant! :D

And Harry, very cool and composed, not moved one second by the fact his neighbour is watching him gratifying two gentlemen at once!!! :P

Thank you for this very sweet, lovely, slightly angsty and hot story! ♥

[identity profile] sophie-french.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yes, Harry! ♥ ♥ ♥

And I won't comment on Albus sucking Draco because... god, it's just. Ok. You get it. :P

[identity profile] anemonen.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my goodness, this was great! Dorothy's pov was delightful, and I love how proper she sounded while doing her rather naughty observations. The Potters are lucky to have such a wonderful neighbour:)

How charming, she thought happily, folding her hands in her lap. The contrast between the dark hair and the blond struck her as rather artistic.
How true.

Awesome work! Thanks for doing this:D

[identity profile] blithelybonny.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I do not begrudge her her bit of fun. ;)

[identity profile] anemonen.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Omg, really?! \o/ *is excited*

[identity profile] dicta-contrion.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! What a fantastic way to tell this story. I love your narrator, her matter-of-factness about it all, the added element of voyeurism. She makes the orgy sound so friendly, all She could see why he was able to defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and A very considerate neighbour, Harry Potter, with the cheeky winking and the genteel waving. This was delightful and fun and surprisingly moving, and I'm ever so glad for Dorothy that she's got such a pleasant view. (Also, perhaps, a bit jealous. Can't remember I saw "orgy view" in the real estate listings.)

[identity profile] lumosed-quill.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
And it was such a treat to see young people enjoying themselves.

*SNORT*

Oh, I loved this! The wistful tone juxtaposed against the raunchy orgy... Gah! I LOVE IT! I love Harry's attitude about it all, lol! And the Malfoy cock into a Potter throat. *fans self* Yes, please!!!!

Brilliant. :-D

[identity profile] this-bloody-cat.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I LOVE THIS! Dorothy is such an adorable (and delightfully open-minded) next-door neighbour! Although I guess such a privileged view of the Poters' annual orgy must count as compensation? xD I loved her voice! It was warm and sweet, and I especially loved the nostalgic glimpses into her past... They were beautiful :') This is beautiful ♥ And I'm so ridiculously glad the annual back yard orgy is now a thing (yes! Yes!!)

[identity profile] fantasyfiend09.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Only you, Birds. Only you could write this gem. It's hilarious and kinky and wonderfully written. And amidst the light-hearted fun you slip in proper character development and emotion. All in a ficlet! I'll be over here lighting a candle in your name at the alter of great writing.

[identity profile] teddyradiator.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
This fic is really beautiful in such a very soft and bittersweet way. You think it will be all 'horns, tails and arseholes', and yet you have made this sensuous orgy the backdrop to another, more intimate story of Dorothy and her wizard William, and that heart-wrenching note of the life of 'such missed moments'. As a woman heading into the second stage of my life (a nice way of saying I'm almost done with menopause and I'll be fucking glad when it's over), I feel the papery skin, the memories of those first heady moments of love, when everything was ahead of me and the world was full of possibilities.

I'm glad Dorothy has the chance to at least enjoy the show, as we readers did.

Thank you for sharing this story. It's moved me in ways that leave me uplifted and wistful and glad I read it.

[identity profile] sassy-cissa.livejournal.com 2014-07-10 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG!! This is so amazing!! Seriously brilliant and quite a bit of fun!! Well done you!! ♥

[identity profile] barefacedbandit.livejournal.com 2014-07-11 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
Oh I really like the contrast, it makes it all the more heart wrenching what she lost and what she didn't experience. I find it fucking tragic! Don't you dare do yourself down.

Thanks for running this comment fest it's so brilliant, so many fantastic fics :D <3