Bruises and Books
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14. radio-cassette player
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Percy was having dinner with two of his coworkers. They were at a nice outdoor café in London enjoying the summer weather. It was raining but the patio was magicked to keep the rain from coming down on it: there was a magic canopy hanging from the second story that repelled the rain. Percy was treating his coworkers to dinner in honor of his promotion. His coworkers eventually left. Percy decided to stay and watch the rain as he sipped his tea. His coworkers had family to return home to, Percy did not.
Percy was so absorbed in the rain and his tea that he did not notice a person approach him. He did notice when Marcus took the seat across from him. No words passed between them.
Marcus' hand delved into his pocket, and he pulled out a small Muggle contraption.
"For your father," Marcus explained.
Percy took it curiously, examining it from every angle.
"What is it?"
"It plays captured radio waves."
"Is it cursed?"
"No."
Percy smiled: Marcus had remembered his father's birthday. Percy had been trying to find a gift for ages.
"Come to my flat and show me how it works."
Marcus complied.
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Thanks to Don't Panic and imakeeper! And everyone who's reviewed thus far. You guys are amazing.
I developed my Percy in Superstars which was written directly after the first book - so he wasn't a total bastard then, just annoying. So I kinda ignore OotP and HBP when it comes to Percy's character. As you can tell, this post has nothing to do with either OotP and HBP as Percy is on speaking terms with his father.
