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[clumsy_auror]

*After Bernard whacks his thumb with a hammer and swears inventively for the third time, Nymphadora checks the silencing charms on the new room. Sunny's cranky enough without an interrupted nap.

She tightens her hold on the stud, looking down at the top of Bernard's head as he nails it in place.*

...Sure you don't want me to look up some construction charms?

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[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard rolls his eyes and snorts.*

I'd rather the room weren't trapezoidal, thanks.

[clumsy_auror]

You have no sense of architectural adventure.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Fine.

*He puts down his hammer and raises his hands as if it's red hot.*

But when he complains about living in a lean-to, I'll point at you and say nothing.

[clumsy_auror]

Ohhhh, goody.

*And before Bernard can even blink, Nymphadora scampers off to the study and returns with a thick book in her hand.*

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard facepalms.

That didn't work out like he thought.*

[clumsy_auror]

*She raises an eyebrow*

Well we don't have to use magic. Just thought it might save your fingers.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

No, it's fine. We used some magic when we built the rest, too.

[clumsy_auror]

Okay. We'll just see how we go, then. Come and stand over here by me.

*She thumbs eagerly through the pages of the book.*

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard walks over and puts an arm around her waist, kissing her neck lightly.*

[clumsy_auror]

*Nymphadora runs her finger down the page, nodding and biting her lip, making a sort of practicing motion with her wand.*

...Right. Here we go, then.

*She raises her wand, pointing it at the plank of wood lying on the unfinished floor, and waves it in a wide sweeping arc.

The plank flies into place, pursued enthusiastically by about twice as many nails as necessary.*

Ah. Well. Least it's not going anywhere?

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh.

Good thing Bar just makes as much as we need. Or, um. More, rather.

[clumsy_auror]

See? There we are, then.

*She beams, looking rather smug, and flicks her wand at another stud.

A few less nails, this time.*

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard grins, despite himself.*

Does this mean I can run off to Barbados for a while?

[clumsy_auror]

Sure, knock yourself out. Though I wouldn't want to take all the fun out of it for you.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

...Well, most of the rest of the house was built by me and Raph, so.

[clumsy_auror]

*One by one, the studs go into place, until the new walls are completely framed.

Nymphadora gives the room a satisfied nod.*

...I think I'll let you carry on, for a bit.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard stretches out on the ground, his hands behind his head.*

Nah. Think I'll lie here for a while.

[clumsy_auror]

Oh, well, fine. Twist my arm.

*She sits next to him, legs crossed, and puts her head on one hand, flipping idly through the spell-book on her knee.*

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*The sun's warm on his face, and he knows his nose'll be pink if he lies there much longer.

He doesn't care.

After a moment, he curls himself around her closely, pulling the back of her t-shirt up to press a kiss to the small of her back.*

[clumsy_auror]

*Nymphadora grins, though Bernard can't see it.

One of her hands reaches out to rest on his thigh, gently moving back and forth as she reads.*

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*He heaves a sigh, content.*


Sunny still sleeping, d'you think?

[clumsy_auror]

*She glances at her bracelet, which is still cool and silver against her wrist.*

Either still sleeping, or awake but perfectly silent. So yeah, my galleons're on 'still sleeping.'

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*She can probably feel him grin against her skin.*

Okay.

*His arm slips around her waist.*

Feeling all right lately? You haven't said.

[clumsy_auror]

Yup, feeling right as rain, really. Bit hungrier, but that's to be expected.

Mostly just amazed at how fast he's growing. I'm showing quite a bit now.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

I noticed.

*A hand at her belly.*

S'amazing.