Potter Noir

(by Jaegerkin)

A bit late I know, but with the lizarding getting its own ffnet archive, the idea just popped in to my head. Possibly due to overdose of noir. And rereading PWI

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I knew the dame was trouble the moment she walked in my door.

It started with the familiar tingling feeling. Looking over at my partner I saw his glassy eyed stare, before the knock on my door came. And I knew it could be only one thing. I braced myself before calling out "it's open ", and in walked an angel in elegant dress.

"Hello Gabrielle, what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" I asked. She sauntered forward, seating herself at the edge of my desk, before returning my greeting.

"ello 'arrie. I have finally grown up. And I was wondering if you had a job for me"

I was about to reply in the negative, citing that her sister would kill me for dragging her into danger when my partner unfortunately recovered his ability to speak, sort of.

"Sure gabby, whatever you say"

I shot him a glare before returning my attention to Gabrielle.

"Excellent, I shall let my sister know the good news. I will be ready tomorrow to start working with you 'arrie"

And before I could protest, she sauntered back to the door. My mouth worked soundlessly as I tried to speak a dozen reasons why this was a bad idea at once, but before any of them could escape into the wild, Gabrielle was out the door. Leaving me with a parting comment of " by zhe way 'arrie, Fleur will be most disappointed if you skip out on her dinner invite. I will see you then 'arrie. Au revoir"

And the the door closed.

I walked over and slapped the back of Ron's head.

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Because every good pulp detective bureau needs a femme fatale, and since Harry was still unattached, she has come to stake her claim on her hero. And to do that, Gabrielle needs to spend more time with Harry than just when they are both visiting family