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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 2017 Event: 365 Drabbles
Prompt - AU - Deaf!AU
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Insane House Challenge
Pairing - OliverPercy
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A Little Bit Odd
Pairing: Oliver/Percy
Oliver always thought Percy was odd. Maybe it was because Percy was one of seven kids. Maybe it was because he preferred to study in the library instead of attending a Quidditch match. Or more likely, it was because he was deaf.
One would think in a world of magic, there would be a cure for deafness. Unfortunately, magic couldn't fix everything.
Magic could make it easier for Percy to read lips and understand his peers and professors, but he'd never be able to hear the beauty of birds singing or the shrill sound of a whistle being blown during a Quidditch match (if he ever decided to go.).
Still, they were roommates, and Oliver would never let anyone talk badly about his roommate. So, when he saw Adrian Pucey harassing Percy, he stepped between them.
"Pucey, I know you have a thing for redheads, but your fixation is disgusting. Go aim your interest at someone who actually wants it."
Adrian flushed and ran away. Oliver wondered if there was maybe a grain of truth in what he said to warrant such a reaction. He shook his head. It didn't matter.
He faced Percy and slowly asked, "Are you okay?"
Percy nodded, his blue eyes sparkling. Oliver's chest fluttered and he wondered if maybe he had a thing for redheads as well.x
(wc: 222)