Title: The Old Ball and Chain
Words: 100
Rating: G
A/N: from the prompt word "bats." Written for hpgw100.
Harry understands why his mates sometimes complain about "the ol' ball and chain." Marriage was difficult sometimes: attending endless social engagements, checking in if he was late, and the shopping…!
Harry glances across the room to where the ball he's chained to is mingling with several people neither of them knows. She catches his eye and raises a questioning eyebrow.
Alright, Harry?
He shakes his head in response.
Alright, Gin. Go back to your party; I'm just enjoying the view.
She bats her eyes, flashes a teasing smile, and he laughs.
Never mind. He doesn't understand his mates at all.