Resipiscence chapter 2
noun \ res·i·pis·cence
recognition of error; change of mind or heart
With the onset of summer at Guilleton comes the arrival of wealthy orphan, Harry Potter, and his best friend the noble but destitute sixth son Ron Weasley. Whilst Astoria immediately takes a shine to the humble and kindly Ron, Pansy’s initial interaction with Mr Potter is much less agreeable.
Pairing: Harry Potter/Pansy Parkinson, Astoria Greengrass/Ron Weasley
Setting: Regency AU, Pride and Prejudice AU
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“I don’t suppose,” Harry interrupted, “that Lord Parkinson thought to send over Lady Parkinson’s riding clothes?”
“I believe so, My Lord,” the maid replied. “Do you wish to ride?”
“How about it?” Harry turned to her.
“Oh!” Pansy replied. “I shouldn’t like to make Annabelle run me two baths in one day.”
“Nothing strenuous, I promise,” Harry replied with a grin. “Just a tour of the estate.”
Pansy met Harry on the front lawn where he stood chatting amiably with a stable hand.
“Ah, finally!” He greeted her as the stable hand passed her Noir’s reins.
“I’m not that late.” Pansy rolled her eyes at him.
“No, I suppose not,” Harry replied, swinging up into his saddle. “Just the right amount.” Pansy could’ve sworn he’d winked at her.
They headed away from the house at a walk, letting their horses warm up and enjoying the sunlight that the heavy rain had given way to. When Pansy thought Noir was about to burst with excitement, she urged him into a trot and Harry followed suit moments later.
For a while they rode in silence but eventually slowed as they skirted the trees and Harry spoke.
“I hope we didn’t bore you today,” he said, “leaving you stranded alone so that we could go and work.”
“Oh not at all,” Pansy replied. “I am intruding, after all.”
“A welcome intrusion I assure you.”
Pansy laughed, “That’s not what you would’ve said this morning.”
“I suppose I am wiser in my old age.” Harry said with a grin, the corners of his bright green eyes creased in a rather lovely manner when he smiled, Pansy thought.
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