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Tweak says, "Bee in your bonnet?"

mussed_hair (mussed_hair) wrote in snark_n_bark,
@ 2008-09-21 21:15:00

Entry tags:

complete, harry, regulus

It's all about families

Characters: Harry, Regulus
Summary: Catching up and enjoying the quiet.

Harry appeared in front of Dreams of Egypt close to closing time, hoping to drag Regulus out for dinner and get a tour without disturbing his customers. He hadn't been to the new shop yet, waiting for Regulus to move past the initial opening stresses before dropping in. It was strange still, seeing Regulus at Serenus' house even though it had been a few weeks now, and Harry found himself visiting the family with less frequency, for fear of over-loading the very full household despite Serenus' reassurances. Between Tybalt's mother and grandmother and now Regulus, Serenus had more than enough hands to help with the twins.

Ever since Oliver and Faelan had talked, Harry had been feeling timid in general. Ron had been distant lately, and Hermione was constantly working. Regulus had found solace in Serenus' household and Harry still didn't know how to approach Gaius, who had been busy starting his own business. Now Faelan had his brother back in his life and Harry felt at loose ends. He recognized that he put too much stock in being needed, but a small part of his mind occasionally liked to torture him with doubts of his own existence outside of other people. Occasionally, he thought he needed a steady job, but then he thought about being tied down to a schedule again, like he was in the Voldemort years, and Harry gave that idea up quickly.

"Hello?" he called out, looking around the shop with curiosity and hoping his friend would answer.

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mummys_boy
2008-09-21 08:23 pm UTC (link)

"Hello!" Regulus stepped out of the stockroom, recognizing Harry's voice and greeting Harry warmly as he crossed the room. "Come in, come in. It is good to see you." He gestured to the display table with the magical samovar set up and running. "Have a seat. I will make us some tea, and you can tell me how you have been." He paused, giving Harry a questioning look. "Unless this is a business call, not a social call?"

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mussed_hair
2008-09-21 08:32 pm UTC (link)

Harry craned his neck around and was reminded of Sirius' loft room in the barn. There were several displays and pieces that echoed Harry's impression of Regulus, instead, but he still didn't feel ready to make any major additions to the house yet.

That feeling alone, made Harry knit his eyebrows in consternation. He should be ready. Even Faelan was moving on. "Social. In fact, I was hoping you were free for dinner after you close. But you can surely tempt me while the clock winds down," he said gamely.

	mummys_boy 2008-09-23 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Me?" Regulus blinked, surprised by the question, and he shook his head. "I am not looking. Not that Tybalt and Serenus are not encouraging me," he said wryly. "However, I am not quite ready to look yet. I have had - ah - issues with my mojo, as Serenus calls it, that I am still trying to sort out." (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mummys_boy 2008-09-24 06:36 am UTC (link)
	"I think it is high time you did," Regulus said with a firm nod. "It is also time for you to start visiting Azoth House again as you used to do. You know Serenus considers 'the more the merrier' to be a lifestyle choice rather than a proverb, so you needn't worry about anyone there feeling overcrowded." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mussed_hair 2008-09-24 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	"I think I'd move in just about anywhere if Faelan wasn't at the Loft." When he finished, Harry blinked, surprised at his own words. "But I couldn't leave him alone. I don't want to," he followed quickly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mummys_boy 2008-09-24 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"That is very commendable of you," Regulus replied, nodding. "Although if Faelan is reunited with his family, your options may open up. Then again..." He inclined his head, gazing at Harry speculatively. "I imagine it is comforting, too, having two familiar touchstones in both Faelan and Haven's Loft." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)