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RP: Muscle aches and puppy love

Feb 13, 2007 00:35

Date: 12 February 2005
Character(s): Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and a new friend
Location: Bookworm
Status: Private
Summary: About to expire from doing an honest day's work, Harry goes to find Hermione for dinner
Completion: Complete

( It's been a hard day's night... and something about a dog )

february 2005, place: bookworm, harry potter, hermione granger

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shh_hermione February 13 2007, 00:45:59 UTC

The first day of business had gone pretty well. Eleanor had arrived promptly, there had actually been a few patrons, and Hermione'd had time to work on things for the press, too, so she was rather pleased. Eleanor went home at six, after Hermione insisted she could do the last minute straightening on her own, so she was organizing books when she felt the wards shift. Soon after, she heard Harry's voice and had to bite her lip to keep from laughing.

"Oi!" she called back. "The wards would petrify you, your eyes would burn until you became temporarily blind, and your skin would feel as if it was melting if you intended me any harm, so bugger off and kidnap someone else, you diabolical planner, you."

She stood up and headed towards the kitchen. "The skin part was mostly because I think anyone who is stupid enough to attempt to do anyone in my shop harm deserves a little suffering," she said proudly. "And, goodness, you look like shite."

shh_harry February 13 2007, 01:05:22 UTC

"Maybe I'm really crafty," Harry countered. "And maybe I don't care if my skin melts off. Ever think of that?"

He draped himself dramatically in one of her comfortable chairs. "Thank you, I feel like shite, but in the good way. Your friend Davies works a bloke hard." He stretched his arms above his head, his spine cracking twice. "Blimey, I'm knackered. But again, in a good way. You eaten yet?"

shh_hermione February 13 2007, 01:13:35 UTC

"Crafty would mean nothing if you're frozen in place," she pointed out smartly. "You might look quite nice without your skin. Give you a little color."

She arched a brow when he flopped into one of the two old chairs she'd found for the shop. "Oh, does he?" she asked, curious how Roger was to work for. "Did you learn anything? And, no, I've not eaten yet. Been working, silly."

shh_harry February 13 2007, 01:24:52 UTC

"There goes that Potter boy," Harry said in a deep, satirical voice. "Nice rosy colour in his cheeks because all you can see is sinew." His voice returned to its normal register. "At least it would get rid of my scar, and people would have a genuine reason to stare."

"Absolute slave driver. I have no idea what you see in the man," Harry teased, flashing an easy grin at her. "Actually, he's a really decent guy. Really patient, let me take my time today. I screwed up many times over and he was completely understanding."

He shook his head. "I haven't eaten either. What shall we do about this unfortunate state of affairs?"

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shh_hermione February 13 2007, 03:26:50 UTC

"Perhaps I should discuss the whole googly thing with him on Wednesday," she mused. "I'm sure he'd be interested to know your opinion on that, after all." She rolled her eyes. "And, yes, I admit that I'm dating. It's rather difficult to deny when I went out with Cedric last week and Roger this weekend and have a date with each this coming week. Before you say a word, Potter, let me remind you that I'm far better with hexes than you."

Before he could say anything, she Apparated them to the warehouse. Once they arrived, she let him go and lit the candles. "Not a lot," she said. "I have bins for the food and blankets around for them to use for warmth. We're working on building a permanent shelter south of the river. Greg Goyle, do you remember him, is actually a magical creature mediwizard, and he's going to be running the shelter and an animal hospital ( ... )

shh_harry February 13 2007, 05:07:05 UTC

"Wait just one minute, Miss Granger!" Harry spluttered, running after her further into the warehouse. "You're seeing two men? When was I going to be informed of this? I want to sit them both down and find out which one is better for you. Forget Goyle-- I want to hear the dirt on your social life."

Before he could demand anything further, a ball of dark fur and huge brown eyes had bounced off his shins. The puppy sat before him, tail wagging madly, tongue lolling out of his mouth. The warmth and happiness in the puppy's gaze made Harry feel like he was the centre of the entire universe, and without thinking he crouched down and held his hand out.

"Hey there," he said, corners of his mouth lifting and everything else forgotten. "What's your name?" The puppy yipped and tumbled forward, licking Harry's hand enthusiastically.

shh_hermione February 13 2007, 05:26:09 UTC

"Really, Harry," she scolded, "it's just dating. I've been told that it's a perfectly normal activity and, honestly, it's similar to just spending time with a friend. Only, it has kissing, it seems, which is interesting." She was blushing but doing her best to sound unaffected. She laughed. "Well, if you sit them both down, do be sure to give me your opinion afterwards ( ... )

shh_harry February 13 2007, 05:35:21 UTC

Harry sat on the cold floor and the puppy immediately climbed into his lap, trying to chomp on his fingers with his little puppy teeth. Harry laughed with delight. He'd always wanted a dog, growing up, but had known better than to ask. Even if the Dursleys had had simultaneous aneurysms and somehow agreed that he could have a puppy in the first place, he'd had no doubt that Dudley would have tortured any animal in the house ( ... )

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