Drabble: George/Luna
Title: Joined in Weirdness
Words: 499
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: Written for 2012 Humpathon at hp_humpdrabbles for elle_blessing's prompt "George/Luna: I like you because you join in my weirdness"
The door to Weasley Wizard Wheezes barked as Luna Lovegood entered the shop.
"How lovely!" Luna exclaimed. "The door quacked last time I was here."
George came out from behind the counter. "I've been working on a variety of new noises for the door."
"That's wonderful! Ginny told me you were having a spot of bother coming up with new ideas. I'm glad to hear it isn't true!"
George glowered at Luna.
"What's the matter? Are you having troubles?"
George was familiar with Luna's directness. He shrugged. "Well, yes and no. The shop is still making plenty of galleons, so no problem there. I'm creating new flavors or new variations on current products. I guess I'm in a bit of a slump since I haven't invented anything completely different in awhile . . ."
Luna nodded thoughtfully. "I'll browse your current products and see if I can think of anything."
"You don't have to do that, Luna. You already have a job. And speaking of that, don't you need to be at work?"
"No I don't. Didn't Ginny tell you? Months ago, Daddy retired and moved to Greece to live near Aunt Lucinda. I've been running the Quibbler on my own for the last quarter, but I don't enjoy it without Daddy around, so I sold it yesterday. If you would like some help, I'm available."
"Why would you want to help? I mean, I never thought this would be the kind of place you wanted to work."
"I want to help because I like you, George."
"Why?"
"Because you join in my weirdness." And without another word, Luna began to explore the shop.
George returned to going over the books until several hours later when Luna approached the counter and cleared her throat significantly.
"So what's the verdict?"
"All of your jokes are for children."
"Newsflash, that is." George laughed.
"I'm serious! Other than your WonderWitch products, everything you make is for children. Adults need to laugh, too."
"OK . . . So how do I make adults laugh?"
"With sex toys."
George turned red and started to cough.
"What?! Sex is fun! And why shouldn't adults play with toys?"
George laughed so hard that tears leaked from his eyes. "Oh, Luna! You are priceless. How would I test these products?"
"I'd help, of course."
George stopped laughing and stared at Luna.
"I've seen you in your boxers before when Ginny sent me into your room after the war to cheer you up. I managed to make you laugh. And I couldn't help but notice you were very fit . . . and still are, although it is more difficult to determine when you're wearing clothes." Luna eyed George speculatively.
George blushed. "Er . . . I think you're rather fit yourself, Luna . . ."
"Thank you!" Luna beamed.
"But don't you think we should at least go on one date before we have sex to test non-existent products?"
"A date would be nice . . ."
Words: 499
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: Written for 2012 Humpathon at hp_humpdrabbles for elle_blessing's prompt "George/Luna: I like you because you join in my weirdness"
The door to Weasley Wizard Wheezes barked as Luna Lovegood entered the shop.
"How lovely!" Luna exclaimed. "The door quacked last time I was here."
George came out from behind the counter. "I've been working on a variety of new noises for the door."
"That's wonderful! Ginny told me you were having a spot of bother coming up with new ideas. I'm glad to hear it isn't true!"
George glowered at Luna.
"What's the matter? Are you having troubles?"
George was familiar with Luna's directness. He shrugged. "Well, yes and no. The shop is still making plenty of galleons, so no problem there. I'm creating new flavors or new variations on current products. I guess I'm in a bit of a slump since I haven't invented anything completely different in awhile . . ."
Luna nodded thoughtfully. "I'll browse your current products and see if I can think of anything."
"You don't have to do that, Luna. You already have a job. And speaking of that, don't you need to be at work?"
"No I don't. Didn't Ginny tell you? Months ago, Daddy retired and moved to Greece to live near Aunt Lucinda. I've been running the Quibbler on my own for the last quarter, but I don't enjoy it without Daddy around, so I sold it yesterday. If you would like some help, I'm available."
"Why would you want to help? I mean, I never thought this would be the kind of place you wanted to work."
"I want to help because I like you, George."
"Why?"
"Because you join in my weirdness." And without another word, Luna began to explore the shop.
George returned to going over the books until several hours later when Luna approached the counter and cleared her throat significantly.
"So what's the verdict?"
"All of your jokes are for children."
"Newsflash, that is." George laughed.
"I'm serious! Other than your WonderWitch products, everything you make is for children. Adults need to laugh, too."
"OK . . . So how do I make adults laugh?"
"With sex toys."
George turned red and started to cough.
"What?! Sex is fun! And why shouldn't adults play with toys?"
George laughed so hard that tears leaked from his eyes. "Oh, Luna! You are priceless. How would I test these products?"
"I'd help, of course."
George stopped laughing and stared at Luna.
"I've seen you in your boxers before when Ginny sent me into your room after the war to cheer you up. I managed to make you laugh. And I couldn't help but notice you were very fit . . . and still are, although it is more difficult to determine when you're wearing clothes." Luna eyed George speculatively.
George blushed. "Er . . . I think you're rather fit yourself, Luna . . ."
"Thank you!" Luna beamed.
"But don't you think we should at least go on one date before we have sex to test non-existent products?"
"A date would be nice . . ."