Fic: From Under His Nose

[alisanne]

Title: From Under His Nose
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: None
Rating: PG
Word count: 557
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: See HERE
A/N: The next in my 2007 adventdrabbles series. They should be read in this order to make the most sense: Out More, The Matchmakers, One Never Knows, And so it Starts, Playing With Gryffindors, Reunion, Wands Out, The Interview, Satisfying His Curiosity, Brisk Traffic, Two For One, Overwhelming and Eliminating the Competition.


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From Under His Nose

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Seamus grinned at Harry. “Fancy seeing you here, mate!” he said cheerfully. “It’s good to see you.”

“You, too,” Harry said, extending his hand to shake Seamus’. “I wondered what you were up to.”

Seamus shrugged. “Oh, you know, this and that. What can I get you gents to drink?”

Remus smiled and ordered ales for both of them, and as Seamus walked away to fill the order, he said, “Old friend?”

“He was in my year, don’t you remember?”

Remus smiled ruefully. “I’m afraid my memory isn’t what it used to be. And I’m a bit focussed on you right now, Harry.”

Harry blushed, not sure what to say, but was saved from answering by Seamus’ return. “There you go,” he said, sliding the goblets in front of them. Then, with a wink, he continued, “And it’s on the house. Least I can do for an old professor and you, Harry.” Remus had reached into his pockets to pay, but stopped at that.

“That’s generous,” he said, “but I really should--”

Seamus waved him off. “No, really, it’s all right. Plus, Harry can make it up to me. Just agree to dinner.”

Glancing between Remus and Seamus, Harry didn’t know what to say. “I... um...”

“Harry Potter, is that you?”

Relieved, Harry turned his head to see Kingsley standing there. He scrambled to stand up but Kingsley simply pressed his shoulder to keep him seated. “I thought it was you,” he said. “Lucius wasn’t sure, but I was.”

“Indeed, Minister,” Lucius murmured, his tone dry. “Your eyesight appears to be much better than mine. I stand corrected.”

“Well, Harry, while I see you, I’ve been meaning to ask you to join me for dinner some time.”

Harry’s eyes widened. Even the Minister had been affected? He swallowed hard. “I don’t know if that’s appropriate, sir,” he said.

“Appropriate?” Kingsley froze, then his deep laughter made all the patrons in the pub look over. Harry blushed.

“Did you think I was asking you out on a date?” Kingsley said finally.

Smiling, Harry said, “I suppose not.”

But Kingsley had a contemplative look on his face. “Not that that’s such a bad idea,” he murmured. “You’re not bad looking, and you are quite popular. Plus, the public likes you.”

Harry sighed. This spell was really beginning to bother him. How would he know if someone liked him for him or if the spell had forced them to like him?

“My secretary will contact you, Harry, all right?”

Harry nodded, watching as Kingsley, closely followed by Lucius, left.

“I guess there’ll be no dating us ordinary folk if you’re seeing the Minister, eh?” Seamus muttered, clearly disappointed.

Remus smiled at him. “I’ll go out with you if you like,” he said, and as Harry watched, his former house-mate and former professor made plans for the evening. Apparently the Attraction Spell even worked on people around him.

Just not on me.

Glumly, Harry left them at the bar and began to walk towards the door. When he was finally outside, he breathed a bit easier. Maybe it would be best to cancel the spell and...

“Oi! Harry!”

Harry froze in horror upon hearing that voice. Surely to Merlin this wasn’t happening...

~ Continued in A Good Conversation

Comments

[witchdragon.insanejournal.com]

Oh poor Harry *smirks*

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. Yes, but he'll end up ahead, I promise. *g*
Glad you're hanging in there with me. ;)

[nimielle.insanejournal.com]

Bwahahahahhaahhaha!!!! I think you did it!! *gigglesnorts*

Oh the bliss!! You win at life woman!

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Hahahahaha! Oh how I adore that icon! *giggles*
Thanks, darling! *snuggles*

[kabal42.insanejournal.com]

Awww :-) Though I do like the Seamus/Remus you hint at here! *G* Not a bad idea, even though I tend to balk at cross-generation.

This time I really can't guess! No clue. Zip. Nada. But at least I was right about Seamus! :-D

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

*pets*
Yes, you were quite right about Seamus. Smart! *g*

As for who's left... You know the drill. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode. ;)

Thanks, my dear!

[sweetmelodykiss.insanejournal.com]

Oh, no! Poor Harry, lost two in one shot. That's rough and whoever is outside now, Harry doesn't seem to thrilled to see them. Oh this is such lovely torture!

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

It'll all be worth it in the end, I promise. *g*
Thanks, hon!

[littleblackbow.insanejournal.com]

every time I read another one of these, my insides dance with glee, and I spend the next day in a constant state of "refresh" to get the next chapter.

:D

Really, you're just made of the most super-deluxe organic free-trade awesome!

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. You are so sweet! Thank you. :)
I'm just glad I'm managing to keep you interested. *g*

[felaine.insanejournal.com]

Okay; this is Ron coming up (as it were).
Like the idea of a poll next year, with secret results.
And a Lucius cameo. Trust him to be more focused on power than sex.
Felaine

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL I shall have to give that poll idea some serious thought for next year. It has the potential to be an absolute HOOT! *g*

And yes, Lucius always was very clear on his priorities. ;)

Thanks, Felaine.
Stay tuned to see who's up next.

[aura_wolf.insanejournal.com]

My goodness! For a second there I thought poor Harry was going to be knocked to the floor by a pile of ravenous bodies! Tee hee.

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Heee! It was close for a moment there I think. *g*
Thanks!

[entrenous88.insanejournal.com]

Seamus/Remus is a very fun idea! And Kingsley sure has been bitten by the PR bug.

Curious to see who Harry is horrified to hear!

It's not Hagrid next, is it? :D

[littleblackbow.insanejournal.com]

sekritly keeps hoping it's Gilderoy. :P

[fleurdeliser.insanejournal.com]

Hehehehe. Poor Harry. Can't wait for the next bit, love.

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

I am putting Harry through the wringer, aren't I? Heh. It's ok, he'll be fine in the end. *g*
Thanks, Nessi! :)

[firefly124.insanejournal.com]

How would he know if someone liked him for him or if the spell had forced them to like him?

And there's the rub. :-(

“Oi! Harry!”

Harry froze in horror upon hearing that voice. Surely to Merlin this wasn’t happening...

Oh no, not Ron!! lol

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Yes, I have a bit of a solution for that problem, though. ;)

And to see who's next you know the drill. Stay tuned! *g*
Thanks, hon!

[erikdesoir.insanejournal.com]

*gigglesnort* It's Ron, and he's lost his mind. And no poor Harry! Just not on him my ass. Hellooo, who all has he fended off? It's just not working on anyone he likes. ...like Hagrid *bursts out laughing* Sorry, couldn't help it.

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. *whistles innocently*
Stay tuned, all shall be revealed in time. *g*

[maabandmorgana.insanejournal.com]

*squirms with mirth* I think I know who it is this time!! I'll have to wait til tomorrow though, huh?

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. Aww, c'mon. Give us a guess. *g*
Today's chapter makes things pretty clear. *tempts*

[magentah.insanejournal.com]

Who could it be but Ron? Too bad I have to wait until Sunday to find out! :\ But the weekend away will be nice, I suppose.

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

*hugs*
But just think, you'll have 2 installments to read when you get back. :)

[nefernat.insanejournal.com]

Somehow, I'm awfully glad we've less than 10 days left *winks*

*sits back to while trying not to wibble too much*
_{this is why I prefer to buy trilogy books all in one}

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LMAO! Is it less than ten? Yikes, I better begin wrapping this up, hm? *snicker*
*hugs* No worries, this will get clearer, I think. *g*

[shiv5468.insanejournal.com]

~strokes the lovely Lucius, and gets away with it as his eyesight is failing~

Ooooh who now? Filch?

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Hahahaha!
Oh, I think you'd have got away with it no matter what. Lucius has a soft spot for the pretty young things. ;)

I am proud to say that Filch plays no part in this story. *g*

[angela_snape.insanejournal.com]

I know everyone else is suggesting Ron, but my first thought was Tonks for some reason.

Doesn't matter ... it's not nearly time for the true love match yet, is it??

Loving this!

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. I wish I could write more Tonks. Maybe I'll add her to my list of people to write next year. I just don't have a good handle on her, I'm afraid.
So, the short answer is, no, not Tonks.

And yes, things will become clear in a moment. You'll be happy. ;)

[jillypooh.insanejournal.com]

*pets Harry* He's really second guessing the spell now, which is gonna make things a bit tough. Lucius gave me a giggle with his annoyance at having to trail Kingsley around.

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

LOL. Well Lucius doesn't have to trail him, but he is trying to ingratiate himself, so... *g*
And yes, Harry is definitely having problems with the spell. He'll work them out, though. :)

[celandineb.insanejournal.com]

Whoa, Remus/Seamus? I don't think I've ever seen that pairing!

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Yeh, I don't think I've ever seen it either. I may have to think about this pair for a future fic. *g*
Thanks, Cel!

[gin_tonic.insanejournal.com]

Aww, poor Harry. But tsk to Kingsley! I thought he was better than his predecessors! *shakes head*
And who's the new one? George would say Oi, but Harry wouldn't be that afraid of him now, would he?

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Hehehehehe. It's a strong spell. *nods*
And no, Harry'd prolly be okay with George... *giggles*

[sassy_cissa.insanejournal.com]

*giggles madly*

Kingsley!!! That was too funny.

*whispers* not Ron, not Ron

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Hahahahah! One of these days... *giggles*

[lesyeuxverts.insanejournal.com]

lol, that is just too funny! OMG, who is it now?

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

Mruhahahahaha! Keep reading... ;)