100 Moments Shared Betweeen Two Strangers

by Jemennuie

Draco, blinded from an insect bite, meets a volunteer while he's recuperating at St. Mungo's who tells him that she is named Jean. A series of moments from their lives before and after meeting each other. Post-Canon drabble collection. (On indefinite hiatus.)

12. Leashes

Leashes

"There's a woman in the maternity ward holding what must be a dozen leashes," Hermione fumblingly attempted to start a conversation.

Draco raised an eyebrow. "A leash saleswoman? St. Mungo's really is a full-service hospital."

Hermione was about to frown that wasn't what she meant, when she noticed the hidden smile on his lips. "I meant, the leashes are attached to some Niffler mixes."

"Probably gifts for the expecting parents. A newborn child won't keep them busy enough, so clearly they need a dozen Nifflers to keep things interesting."

Hermione was surprised to find herself laughing along with him.

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A/N: Updates this week probably won't come every day, like they were previously; I have some deadlines coming up, so updates will be a bit more sporadic for the next week.