PER-I-LOUS,, jp-jw/hp

Chapter 12

John had called Harry to a meeting at the conference room on Isla Nublar. He arrived to find John, David and a young red-headed woman.

She was dressed in a white blouse and long skirt, much like John preferred white.

"Harry, meet Claire Dearing." John smiled. "I have finally found someone who will fulfil the same role David does, only she will be working for you."

"A pleasure to meet you, Mister Potter." She gave a nervous smile.

Harry shook her hand and nodded, neutrally. "All the roles?" He asked John.

Claire looked slightly horrified.

"She hasn't had any firearms training yet." David answered. "But she will be receiving it very soon."

"This is just an introduction really." John assured him as they sat. "Miss Dearing will be shadowing David for the most part for a few months. This will also be a probation period to see if you can work together."

"You don't have issues with magic, dinosaurs, press, unplanned instantaneous global travel or threats to your safety or life?" Harry asked Claire.

"I can't say I don't have issues with the threats." She responded carefully. "But I am aware and prepared."

"Alright, have your clothes been treated?"

"Treated?"

"For wear and tear. Magic charmed."

"No... do they need to be?"

"Perhaps a practical demonstration is in order." John smirked. "Harry, why don't you show her around? Introduce her to a few people."

Harry had taken Claire straight to his apartments on the island. In less than five minutes the bottom of her skirt was frayed and dirty.

Eleven curious little monsters can cause damage that quick.

"Where can I get my clothes charmed?" Claire had asked Harry resignedly.

Fortunately Harry was well versed in the spells. He had to warn her to get him to do it on any clothing she wore and to get him to remove it for washing. Otherwise the clothes wouldn't wash.

Following the introduction to the raptors, Harry decided to take her to visit the rex.

She had been terrified as Harry apparated them across the fence before he transformed and began talking to the rex. Harry had learnt long ago that if he treated the dinosaurs like his pack they respected him a bit more. He made sure to carefully sniff and inspect them. Like a parent.

Rexy still liked to try and fight him, but Harry was still bigger, stronger, tougher and... had arms long enough to tickle a t-rex.

But Claire proved her mettle.

Next she was introduced to Mullins and the team. Harry noted that she became very closed off when dealing with people. She was polite but offered nothing of herself.

There was one more place he wanted to take Claire and he wasn't allowed there without the team.

One international portkey later and they were standing in the Leaky Cauldron.

"Fuck off Potter. No one wants you here."

"Pleasure as always, Ron." Harry sighed as he walked towards the alley entrance.

Cain stayed back a few feet to keep an eye on the red head.

The second they stepped into the alley there were several sneers sent their way by people in robes.