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[aperfectthird]

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WANTED:

Assistance in sales and maintenance for Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, a magical joke and prank shop. Magical talent or experience is preferred, but not necessary. Ideal applicants are enthusiastic and willing to learn about a large stock of magical items, good with people, and able to go up and down stairs several times a day.

Please contact Percy Weasley at [number] or apply in person at [address].

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[Just released from the hospital and using a cane, and look who's already back at the shop! He's moving a little more slowly than usual and takes a while to get upstairs, but he's still selling magical jokes and japes at the newly re-opened Wheezes, just in time for Christmas.]

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[tangledintower]

No, it doesn't hurt. This is normal for me, actually.

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[aperfectthird]

This is incredible. I've never seen healing magic this powerful before.

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[tangledintower]

[She just blushes at that.]

I've been able to do this since forever...

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[aperfectthird]

And it doesn't affect you at all? That's ... incredible. Were you born with this power?

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[tangledintower]

I think so...I've been able to do it since I was a little kid, but Mother said my hair's always been like this.

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[aperfectthird]

It's wonderful. Thank you.

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[tangledintower]

I'm just glad I could help...

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[aperfectthird]

I feel so much better. I wonder what the healer - sorry - doctor will have to say about this.

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[tangledintower]

Just...

Just tell them you're a fast healer.

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[aperfectthird]

Very fast. Unbelievably fast.

[He puts a hand to his heart. The beat is still a little weak, but stronger and more regular than it has been in months.]

Thank you again.

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[tangledintower]

[She beams brightly in at him.]

I'm glad you're better.

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[aperfectthird]

I'm glad to be better. Is there anything I can do for you in return? Anything at all.

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[tangledintower]

Just try not to get hurt so badly again. You really scared me!

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[aperfectthird]

I'll do my best not to get involved with more circuses. I think I've had quite enough of them for one lifetime.

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[tangledintower]

Good. The feeling's mutual on that one, I think.

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[aperfectthird]

Yes, I'd imagine you've had your fill as well. I think I might even avoid attending one. Perhaps the cinema instead.

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[tangledintower]

[Rapunzel laughs and nods at that.]

Might be a smarter, less life threatening move, I think.

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[aperfectthird]

[A beat, then, with a little less snark:]

If I did go, would you like to come with me?

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[tangledintower]

[She pauses for a moment, before smiling slightly at him, nodding.]

I would love to.

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[aperfectthird]

[His smile is small but genuine.]

Okay. I'll contact you soon, then?

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[tangledintower]

[She beams at him, nodding.]

I look forward to hearing from you!