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Title: To meet you again 5/25
Author: [livejournal.com profile] smirkingcat
Word Count: 729
Rating: PG (for now)
Prompt: [livejournal.com profile] slythindor100's fifth prompt:
Warning: unbetaed, angst
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Author's Notes: Find Part 1 here.



To meet you again 5

"Don't tell me to calm down," Harry rebuffed automatically. "I hate it, when you do that," he mumbles on.

"Oh right, only Draco was allowed to stop you causing a scene, I forgot," Nott shrugged and graciously moved around the stacks of books, back into the office.
Harry stared.
He had seen Nott's work space over the years, especially since he also had helped to set it up, so he knew for a fact that this was one rather big room with three windows on the opposite wall of the door, not that they were visible now. This room was turned into a maze! And it seems it had become even more complicated since his last visit.

"Where are you going?" Harry asked and promptly ran against the first stack of books, making them fall over. Before he could even lean down to pick one of them up, they stack themselves again in what Harry would swear was the same way as they were before. Magic still had Harry in awe. It could do so much.

"I presume after your scene yesterday, and what you were screaming outside of my door, tea is in order. Strong tea," Nott replied, from further in and Harry followed that voice.

"He spoke to me Nott. I know. You have to believe me. Things are changing!" Harry pleaded.

"Funny how the day after you had a break down in Blaise's establishment suddenly Draco's condition seems to change," Nott spoke toneless, putting a cup for Harry down on the small table in front of the only empty seat.

"Who told you?" Harry asked hurt. Hadn't Blaise promised they'd pretend it never happened?

"No one, Potter. I was there. It's just so that the both of you failed to notice me," Nott shrugged, obviously not bothered by the fact.

"Could've said something," Harry muttered again, getting frustrated. "Anyway, this has nothing to do with that. He called me 'Potter'. For the first time! And-and he dreamed of Hogsmeade like it really was. You yourself said there was a possibility." He sounded desperate but he didn't care.
Nott was the best in what he did. And his only option, since all the other unspeakables never even came close to what Nott had found.

"Yes, I said that. And it is possible. Theoretically speaking. It's a principle of order, of cause and effect. But the tempus dillatum was rather strong. While I was able to break it, stop it from putting him even further back, I highly doubt that Draco is aware enough to reverse it. And please remember that is not the only curse that hit him," Nott stated still uncaring.

"You told me that already. But something has changed. He thinks he is seven. At that age he never had even seen Hogsmeade. I- I know it," Harry gulped his anger rising. Nott seemed to have all the answers and still he wasn't even trying to help.

"Potter, he is my friend too, and I know it is hard to accept, but-

"No, no buts. You are the only one that understands what even has happened with him. I read the reports so often I know them by heart, but I can't figure it out. You could though, you helped him before. Nott, I...I just-"

"I know Potter, I know," Nott sighed. "But not tonight I already hav-"

"Theo? You know I hate to wait in the Atrium! Everyone looks at me. Come on. You promised me a romantic night for your negl- Oh, ehm, hi Harry?"

"Nev, hi," Harry forced himself to grin.

"I didn't expect you here. Do you need him longer? I mean... we just..." Neville stammered, his huge frame drawn rather small.

"I highly doubt that my needs can be helped by him, so he is all yours," Harry joked.
The shock about them being an item had lessened, but sometimes he still feared that Neville is getting the shorter end of the stick.

"Tomorrow morning Potter. I'll be there," Theo said as he put on his long overcoat.

"Thank you, that's all I ask," Harry answered, and left Theo's office before the pair.


Big Ben in the distance showed Harry, that he was later than usual, as he got up, so he rushed through his morning routine and flooed to the hospital. It never bode well to make Nott wait.



Part 6

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Date: 2016-12-05 02:50 pm (UTC)
capitu: (Default)
From: [personal profile] capitu
Okay, maybe Nott is not that bad if he's with Neville. Totally trust Neville's judgment. :D

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Date: 2016-12-05 02:59 pm (UTC)
ext_512358: man peering around a book at two half-naked women (christmas)
From: [identity profile] starduchess.livejournal.com
Getting somewhere ... poor Harry. He's so desperate but I can't fault him for that. I hope Theo can help. That sounds like one nasty curse.

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Date: 2016-12-05 03:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_melodic_/
Goodness this curse seems so rough but I have faith that there will be a solution! The angst is so compelling as is Harry's anxious feelings but I think he needs to just trust that Theo can help out in some way. And eee Theo and Neville together, yay! :D

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Date: 2016-12-05 04:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] orlando-switch.livejournal.com
I don't see anything wrong with Nott. He is helpful, offers tea, he is clear about when he can help and Neville likes him.

The only thing I can imagine that unconsciously antagonizes Harry is that Nott sort of reacts like Snape would. Not in a sarcastic way but in staying composed, cautious and logical when faced with Harry's emotional outbursts.

I am curious what Notts new examination will discover..

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:14 pm (UTC)
nia_kantorka: (festive season)
From: [personal profile] nia_kantorka
Ah, Nott wasn't so bad and I love that he's an item with Nev. :D The curse put Draco back to be seven, no wonder it's a living hell for Harry. Nott, do your best!

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] enchanted-jae.livejournal.com
Aw. I have hope for Draco!

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
maybe it's just a harry thing?
and thanks for reading and leaving such a nice comment!
yes for theo/nev! nev is awesome!

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
i believe it was, i believe it was!
and thanks for reading and commenting.
lets see if theo will be able to help tomorrow *has high hopes too*

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
there is way to little theo/nev out there i thought i would use my christmas to change that *hehe*
and yes for angst angst is good i like angst!
thanks for liking it and your sweet comment!
*also high5 for angst*

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
maybe you are onto something!
and it's true emotional types never do well with logical types so there is that!
lets see how this goes on!
thanks so much for the read and the nice comment <3

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
<3
yes for theo/nev i like those two together too!
and yes harry has it hard, let's see how it will go on
thanks so much for the read and your sweet comment

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Date: 2016-12-05 05:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
and you do have it rightly so!
thanks for the read and the comment
<3

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Date: 2016-12-05 08:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lijahlover.livejournal.com
Ohhhhhh Theo and Neville how interesting. 😃

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Date: 2016-12-05 09:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
right?
i adore those two together!
thanks for the read and the lovely comment <3

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Date: 2016-12-05 10:02 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] felixfvlicis
I totally wasn't expecting Theo/Nev, but I'm liking it!
Harry's desperation hurts me so. I want them to find a cure for Draco, but yet, at the same time, I'm enjoying the slow-build.

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Date: 2016-12-05 10:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
i'm not making promises but i kinda have a need to make a spin-off of theo/nev like they are here but *psst* my muse doesnt know that yet, and we dont want to scare her, she is rather shy

thanks so much for reading and commenting!
and well you know it needs 20 more entries!

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Date: 2016-12-06 10:21 am (UTC)
themightyflynn: (eye)
From: [personal profile] themightyflynn
I love that you've made Theo smart! And kind of Snape-like (I guess?)
And Harry's so determined to get Draco the help he needs! It's so cute!

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Date: 2016-12-06 10:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smirkingcat.livejournal.com
i hope you will like how it goes on
and thank you for finding it cute XD

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