Harry carried two bouquets of calla lilies in his hand as he strode up to the store. The events of the previous night weighed on him, but he was determined to push them aside. Tonight he was meeting Daphne's family, and he wanted nothing to ruin it for her, least of all his inability to separate his work and personal life. He felt almost guilty ( Read more... )

Harry,

Christian and Amy said they'd love to have you over for dinner. They suggest Sunday night, but if you cannot make it just let me know and tell us a day you can make it.

Yours,
Daphne

Harry pushed open the door to the Purple Lotus. He'd been wanting to see Daphne for ages, but hadn't been able to get away from patrols. He had had to tell Jaden that he had a girlfriend in order to get the evening off. Paranoia had been increasing dramatically since the last attacks, and nearly everyone was patrolling every night ( Read more... )

Harry,

Come by the Purple Lotus at 7pm on Wednesday night, please. I want to see you.

Sincerely,
Daphne

He had told Percy to arrive in Muggle fashion, and the older man had agreed.

A knock sounded at the door and Harry rushed to open it.

"Percy," he said, relief written on his features.  "Thank you for coming."

Percy stepped into the small flat and took it in. "Dad would love to take a look at all of your extra Muggle appliances," he noted aloud to ( Read more... )

Daphne finished wrapping the present for Harry by tying a ribbon on it. She loved giving gifts and Harry and her had a date tonight. He had owled her asking for her to be ready by seven, and she had gladly written back and told him she could be ready. Closing up shop early had been an easy task, the holiday season had been hectic but the few days ( Read more... )

Occurred during the party

Harry followed the house elf to the room where the Order was to have its meeting.  He'd been honest with Daphne, to a point, saying he needed to speak with Percy about stuff going on in the Ministry, at which point Percy and Penny had shown up, and Penelope offered to escort Daphne on the sleigh ride.

Looking around, he ( Read more... )

Took Place Saturday, December 15th

Alicia nervously adjusted her dress again, despite constant assurances from her elf that she looked smashing.  "Perhaps it was a mistake to insinuate that this was a semi formal party and then wear a casual dress," she muttered, brushing a tendril of hair off her face.  "Spiffy, I could really use a drink."

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Harry straightened his jacket for the third time as he stood outside Daphne's shop. He had been told to pop in whenever, but he was nervous as he could be. He hoped she wouldn't mind going out for dinner tonight, as he'd made reservations at the Thai food restaurant he'd seen near Grimmauld Place. It was a wizarding establishment, with loads of ( Read more... )

Harry Evans stood, legs braced, gun in hand.  He'd only shot once or twice before, and that was with a b.b.gun that Dudley had sat on.  Lining up the sight he took aim, and fired off five shots in rapid succession.  Lowering the gun, he smiled to himself.  Bullseye.  He couldn't wait to tell Hestia that she'd been right.  This was easier than wand ( Read more... )