@PotioneerMalfoy [But I know she will... the moment she hears about the break-in and theft, she'll be plying me with all the questions.] Who am I kidding...
[Flopping down on the sofa with my take-out container, I flip on the telly to catch up on... something. Anything. Just need distraction.]
[On my way home I grab some take-away from my favorite little muggle restaurant near my flat. I can't get @PotioneerMalfoy off my mind...
Not that that is anything new.]
@PotioneerMalfoy You're an absolute nutter, Harry... thinking he'd go for that invite. [Talking to myself as I shut and lock the door behind me. Heading straight into the kitchen for a fork, not bothering with a plate]
Hopefully Narcissa doesn't ask me about the investigation.
"Potter! Stop daydreaming! We have an assignment for you." *I never even heard the other Auror approaching. That kind of inattention could get me killed and I know better.*
Uh Yes sir! Right away sir.
*I take the manilla file and flip open to the parchment on top.*
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@PotioneerMalfoy ~ and smile as I stride past. But in my head I'm still berating myself for that cheeky wink. What was I thinking? The man turned me down. Sure he said 'Raincheck', but that was probably just being polite. Like so many other pleasant invites people issue to an acquaintance and ~
@PotioneerMalfoy Of course. I'm your Auror. [Wink]
[I swiftly turn and head out the door to diagon alley and walk in any direction. Doesn't matter, I just need to walk so I don't turn back around and second guess myself.]
{I can't believe I just winked at you. Have I lost my mind?}
@PotioneerMalfoy ~ Yeah... [agreeable nod, warm smile]
I said it was an open invitation.
Any time. [I take a quick deep breath, settling my the rush of nerves from the past few minutes and glance out the front door] Guess I better go. [finally reaching for the knob and pulling the door open.] ~
@PotioneerMalfoy [Nodding, and done composing myself. I was clearly an idiot. I shove my hands in my pockets as I listen to you... ramble? I caught you off guard. I read everything wrong and made a huge mistake. Still nodding and listening as I step towards the door] Yeah... it has been. ~
@PotioneerMalfoy ~ cheeks and I busy myself with making sure I have everything in my bag and I'm actually ready to leave you to your evening. It's a bit of a stall. Clinging to hope. But you already concisely, and politely, shot me down. I get it.]
@PotioneerMalfoy ~ I meant.... come back to my place for dinner. [tentative chuckle] I know not much of an invitation, but it's an open one. Any time. If you're in the mood for more than your privacy... [My voice trails off as I turn away so you won't notice the traitorous flush I feel in my ~