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RP: Working Man

Nov 22, 2007 23:50

Date: 22 June, 1998
Characters: Percy Weasley, Molly Weasley
Location: The Burrow
Status: Private
Summary: Molly inquires after Percy's first day of work.
Completion: Incomplete

( How was your day, dear? )

percy weasley, molly weasley, place: the burrow, june 1998

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rar_percy November 23 2007, 05:20:49 UTC

"Hello, Mum," said Percy as he came into the kitchen. He was surprised to see that she had laid supper out for him. "You didn't have to do that." He pecked his Mum on the cheek and sat down at the table.

It had been a long day, but on the whole he thought he was going to like working at Scrivenshaft's. Good to be doing something again - and it was rather entertaining to watch Penny's delight in the merchandise and customers.

Nothing like a Ravenclaw let loose in a quill shop...

rar_molly November 23 2007, 05:27:19 UTC

"Nonsense, dear. I couldn't just let you come home after a long day of work to nothing." She patted his head affectionately and summoned a jug of pumpkin juice and a glass.

"Now, tell me everything about your first day." She beamed at him with motherly pride.

rar_percy November 23 2007, 06:15:52 UTC

"Oh, it was fine," said Percy. "I've always been rather fond of that shop, and it's nice to be able to help Madam Scrivenshaft out. Not sure how long it will last - she won't need to employ us when -" if "- her family come back from hiding in the Muggle world. But it will do for now." He smiled a bit as he tasted the soup. "I suspect it might take an army of centaurs to drag Pen out of there now she's got her foot in the door, though."

"This is really good, Mum. Thanks."

rar_molly November 23 2007, 17:50:16 UTC

Molly watched him as he ate his soup and talked. Percy was always happier when he had responsibility and a job to do, and she was glad he'd found that again. She just hoped it wouldn't be too temporary.

"You're welcome, Perce. Tuck in, tuck in. And how is Penelope? You know, I always liked her. You should have her come over for dinner." She really hoped that Percy would get back together with the girl. They'd have such lovely babies.

rar_percy November 23 2007, 18:35:31 UTC

Percy was a little alarmed by the gleam in Mum's eye as she talked about Penelope. "She's fine, Mum. Enjoying the shop. I'll ask her about the dinner thing. And, um - you know we're just friends, right?"

He pulled the conversation rapidly back to the job. "I'm hoping Madam Scrivenshaft will let me work on her accounts - I've found it really interesting, working on this new system for George, and it would be interesting to see if some of the theories work in application elsewhere."

rar_molly November 24 2007, 07:07:32 UTC

Molly smirked. Just Friends. They were more than just friends, at least in Percy's mind. She could tell.

"I'm sure Madam Scrivenshaft would love to have you work on the accounts. Most people find it boring and confusing like me, so having you is like having a gift from Merlin," she said. She had been amused when a seven year old Percy asked to table the household expenses, and then shocked when he pointed out where she could save money by applying a budget of his devising.

"I'm glad you've been helping George out as well, it's good for him to have family around. I've wanted to visit, but... well, I didn't want it to be awkward, just dropping by unannounced and he's got all his friends there."

rar_percy November 25 2007, 19:46:14 UTC

"George wants me as a consultant for the business," said Percy. "Sounds better than 'paperwork elf,' I suppose. It's good to be able to help out."

He sighed, looking at his Mum. "He's always happy to see visitors, you know. He wouldn't want you to think you had to stay away. His friends are looking after him, yeah, but he needs the rest of us too."

Percy hesitated, thinking of Angelina in her knickers and this new thing between Lee and George, and the sleeping arrangements (that he still hadn't seen for himself, though he had heard enough references to "the bed" to get the general idea). "Might be an idea to owl first," he said. "They're in and out a lot of the time, so you want to make sure George is there when you arrive."

rar_molly November 26 2007, 23:17:49 UTC

"Oh, a business consultant," Molly breathed. That sounded downright respectable. "Excellent."

Percy hesitated before replying to her comment about visiting George and her eyes narrowed. She was not a Legilimens, but she had raised seven children and one sneaky husband. She could tell when something was up. And something was definitely up with George.

"I'll owl him then, and stop by later this week," she patted Percy's knee. "Eat up, you'll need to keep up your strength with two jobs. And don't tell the others but there's some special fudge just for you." She kissed him on the cheek. "It's not everyday you start a new job, dear."

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