[HP] The Two Magicians

by Amanuensis
snarry
short story
postwar, romance
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summary:
"So she became a full-dressed ship a-sailing on the sea / But he became a bold captain and aboard of her went he..."
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Now Ron looked thoughtful. "You could paint yourself yellow and cluck like a chicken, next time you go," he said. "That'd stop him in his tracks, I bet."

Because Ron disguised a good deal of sense in his jokes, Harry found himself considering it, though unable to conceal a full-body wince at the thought. "Tell me you don't think that's a good idea," he appealed to Hermione.

Hermione, he realized, also had a thoughtful expression, and for an instant his despair deepened. "No," she said slowly, to his relief. "Not the 'yellow' part..."

"What, clucking?"