Oh goodness, so wonderful! This is so full of layers, and so full of excellent characterisation. I love how Irma's mind works, and the opening and closing lines are just perfect!
By now, she has learned to double-check the tip before leaving in case she needs to add a few surreptitious Galleons. *g* -- and how nice that Slughorn is adept at technique.
Historical romance, to be precise. Long before Irma was a librarian, she was the envy of every girl in Hogwarts (and a few boys, too, she doesn’t doubt) able to see the clever, dashing, compassionate soul contained within Filius Flitwick’s small frame. ♥
A beautiful read about one of my favourite characters!