Botanical
Harry stepped through the double doors and was immediately awed by the greenhouse's diversity. "Wow, Neville! This is amazing!" he gasped.
Neville blushed and looked away; focusing on some nearby rambling roses, confined by a small fence. "Oh, thanks, Harry."
"I mean, I expected it to be awesome," Harry continued, "but this…"
Neville grinned, leading him towards a counter. "Why did you?"
"Well, Severus told me you did a wonderful job." Harry told his friend.
"Really?" Neville seemed surprised.
Harry nodded, leaning on the counter while Neville fetched things. "Oh, yes. You know he's very particular about his ingredients, and yours is the only greenhouse he'll buy from any more, unless it's not an option."
"Thank him for me, will you?" Neville asked, handing over the crate with a smile. "I suspect I owe him some thanks for the business I started getting from so many apothecaries and professional brewers."
"I'll tell him, but I wouldn't be surprised if he denied recommending you if you asked." Harry laughed.
"Thank him anyway." Neville insisted. "My business was doing all right before, but since so many professionals have been using me as a supplier I've been able to support some more of my experimental projects as well."
Harry looked surprised. "Really? What kind of experimental are you working with? Breeding new varieties? Hybrids?"
Neville nodded happily.
"I'd like to see them sometime, if you don't mind." Harry asked, diffidently.
"Sure!" Neville replied, "If you'd bring Severus with you, I'd like to hear his opinions on them as well."
Harry smiled. "Of course. I'll tell him."
Neville opened the door for Harry and his box of magical plant material. "This weekend?" he proposed.
"Absolutely." Harry agreed. "We're free Saturday afternoon?"
"See you then!" Neville waved him off, before disappearing back into his greenhouse.
~Fin~