"I get it…" Penny deadpanned, which made Harry chuckle. "Now let me go before I start removing boyfriend privileges." The 'Mana Bane' chain dropped off of her and returned to Harry. The teen Artificer wound the chain back up with a grin. Penny could at least estimate the length to be somewhere around four or five meters now. From what she knew each link in the chain had to be etched with the continuous Runic Sequence from end to end for the Item to work. No wonder Harry had taken so long to make a viable prototype, the work to make one 'Mana Bane' chain probably took days even for a length like the prototype.
"Now I just need to choose something else to work on while I wait for Easter break." Harry mused as he looked around his workshop.
"You know that's not until April, right?" Penny playfully reminded him.
"Yeah, it's going to be in the back of my head though." Harry shrugged. "I do have something important coming up far sooner though."
"What's that, boyfriend of mine?" Penny grinned since she had a fairly good idea.
"I have to make sure my girlfriends have a wonderful Valentine's Day of course." Harry confirmed her thought with a smile. "That means spoiling Tonks and Fleur with gifts, and taking you to Hogsmeade for a date!"
"I think I can agree to that~" Penny giggled and Harry chuckled along with her.
"Chocolates and flowers for sure," Harry tapped his chin in thought. "I should also make them both something they'd like…"
"Oh? Should I also expect a handmade gift?" Penny asked with a warm smile.
"Am I an Artificer or not?" Harry questioned; his hand over his chest and a smile on his lips.
"Of course, how could I ever forget?" Penny held her cheek as she pretended to swoon.
"I've got a nice idea already forming in my head," Harry admitted smiling. "I think you'll all like them."
"Oh, now you've got me curious…" Penny chuckled at him. "Mind giving me a hint?"
"Nope!" Harry shook his head. "It'll be a surprise for all three of you."
"Are you sure?" Penny cocked an eyebrow as she leaned closer. "I'm sure I could convince you~" Her eyes were half-lidded as she leaned in. Harry smiled as he met her halfway and the two shared a kiss. Penny pressed herself against him and Harry's hands found their way to her waist. The couple enjoyed the kiss for a moment before they separated. "So… About the Valentine's gift~"
"You'll have to wait until the day~" Harry teased back as he took a step back and separated from her. "It's almost time for dinner anyway!" With that Harry rushed to the workshop door and left with a laugh!
"Harry~!" Penny called after him with a pout. "Hmm, I guess he won this round…" The fire in the Head Girl's eyes easily told any who would have seen them that the war was FAR from over! She followed after Harry at a more sedate pace. They met up at the staircase and entwined their hands as they made the walk down to the Great Hall together.
-Valentine's Day-
"Harry, it's beautiful~" Penny smiled beautifully at her boyfriend as she looked at what he'd made her. It was a silver charm bracelet that had small Runes on it and four charms attached to it. The charms were a stylized lightning bolt, a stylized flame, a white feather, and a spiral filled with multiple colors.
"I'm glad you like it Penny." Harry smiled at her. Watching her put it on Harry waited for her to ask what it could do. She knew him well enough after all.
"I can see you struggling to hold back~" Penny giggled at Harry's eagerness. "What does it do?" Harry beamed at her and Penny couldn't hold back her chuckles.
"It's made mostly of Sylvuan and a bit of Magical Iron." Harry began and then motioned to the bracelet with a grin. "It also can detect harmful Magic and warn you before you touch it. I got the idea from the bracelet you gave Tonks two Christmases ago. This is a much more powerful and longer-lasting version, hand-crafted with love for you, Fleur, and Tonks." He smiled fondly at Penny while she admired her gift.
"I love it~" Penny beamed at him while pulling him into a kiss. The two shared a warm lip lock for a bit before they pulled away. Their eyes were filled with love and affection as they rested their foreheads against each other gently. "Even when the warning function fades, it'll still be beautiful to wear. You've outdone yourself, Love."
"I'll figure out how to make an Artifact version if I need to~" Harry grinned as they held each other close. Penny giggled into his neck as she squeezed him slightly.
"We still have our date in Hogsmeade to get to." Penny reminded after several minutes of them holding each other.
"I'm pretty content here." Harry chuckled as he squeezed her closer.
"I can tell~" Penny teased as she kissed his neck. "But I would like to have that date. When we get back, I might have a little gift of my own for you~"
"Oh?" Harry pulled back a bit to look his girlfriend in the eyes. "Can I ask what it is?"
"You'll find out after our date~" Penny purred as she pulled back.
"How did I end up dating three minxes at the same time?" Harry playfully questioned as he stood up and they headed out of the hidden workshop.
"Not sure, but aren't you a lucky man~?" Penny teased as they closed the door behind them. Harry took her hand and they headed for the Great Hall so they could be checked off for Hogsmeade.
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