Hehehe. I was going to write a bunch of chapters and then surprise you all in May, but even after reading this chapter, I couldn't keep something so good hidden in a folder…so here's a small taste of good stuff.
Till next time, readers
Chapter 2
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"So, it looks like you've got some Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans there. Make sure those are the original kind. Cause the other one's the…,"
She reached over in front of him and picked through the shelf until, "Aha. This is a fake one, the so-called genius work of them over there (nodding head toward the Weasleys), and you can tell because it says,"
She scrutinized the back panel, "here 'Specially'
She was cut short as Oliver finished her sentence. "- made for Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. Enjoy at your own risk?"
Hermione grinned. "Yep. So, yea that would be a dangerous one, but of course if that is what you are looking for- you did say you wanted surprises- then by all means, go ahead."
Oliver contemplated whether or not he should purchase them. Hermione spoke up again. Her eyes were narrowed.
"Gosh, they think they're so witty. You know, I had reorganized this shelf separating all the real ones from the fake ones, but of course, that would ruin the whole purpose of this store, according to George. It has to be mixed up so the customer, thinking he's just picking up a normal box, is in for a surprise…and they refuse to let me tell them, that is, the customer, which is which."
"But you just told me," responded Oliver.
Hermione gazed sideways and said, "Well, there are exceptions for…certain people."
"Can you define 'certain people' for me?" Oliver responded with a grin, glad that they were flirting again. This is what he was good at.
"Well, for starters, you were a former classmate and…"
He look imploringly into her eyes and then …came the blunder "and because you can't resist my charm, obviously." Oh, shit. Where the hell did that come from?
Hermione looked at him, almost aghast with embarrassment. "Excuse me?"
