Challenge: Mercury
Word Count: 100
“It seems to be a manufacturing defect.” Bill Weasley lightly tapped the elegant little statue with his wand. “Five minutes.”
“Fascinating, good sir.” Severus watched the younger man worked. “Truly, this has been a most entertaining, nay, astonishing few days, and - “
There was a bright flash, and the statue gave a little shake.
“ - thank God, one more day talking like a Dickens character would have driven me completely round the twist,” he finished.
Bill grinned. “Want me to take it away?”
Severus gently stroked the bronze finish. “Let it stay. It isn't harming anyone.”