Gnomes: a one shot
written by Angelina Hernandez
Gnomes weren't terrible things. Sure, they weren't as useful as house elves, but they were mischievous and if you met the right one, foulmouthed. Unlike many of the girls at Hogwarts, they weren't clingy or confessing their love for you every day. Sure, gnomes weren't the best looking creatures out there, nothing like Veela. But, at least they did not turn into a harpy or Madame Pince when angry. He shuddered as he imagined those beautiful creatures turning into Madam Pince like things. He sighed in pleasure as he watched the gnomes go about their daily business. Unfortunately, he didn't see his best mate and his long sought for girlfriend, Lily Evans turn the corner and watch him with hidden amusement.
He jumped when Lily let out a snicker.
He turned around flushing,"What's so funny?"
"Mate, you were looking at those gnomes like you look at treacle tart", James snickered, tears of laughter sparkling on his cheeks.
"Me and the gnomes have a connection. You are just jealous"
"No we're not", Lily said, breathless from laughing.
"Yeah, right"
For years after that fateful day, James and Lily gave him gnome related presents. Once they were gone, so did the presents. He, however, never lost his connection with the gnomes, and loved them until his dying day.