Wormtail's Journey

Chapter 2

August 1978

It was a calmed afternoon at The Leaky Cauldron. Peter loved when that happened because he didn't have to work that much. He was currently cleaning some cauldrons while watching her. Marly was cleaning the counter singing some rock tune. Peter knew she loved them. He couldn't avoid smiling. A lad came in. He was in his forties. Peter had seen him before.

"Hello sir" said Marly without looking at him.

The lad looked at her amused. When Marly turned around she sighted.

"Oh it's you"

The man smiled.

"What can I get you?" she asked.

"I date with you?" he answered.

"Perhaps maybe a butterbeer?"

She said as she accioed the bottle.

"C'mon don't be so hard to get"

Peter really wanted to punch that bloke.

"Not interested" Marly said

"I'll make it interesting" he said leaning in.

"I have a boyfriend" she said.

"What?"

"Didn't I tell you?" she said "I have new boyfriend"

"Oh yeah? Where is the so called boyfriend then?"

"Right there" she said pointing at Peter.

"Oh really?"

Peter reacted and approached them pretending he didn't hear anything.

"Hey mate" he tried to sound confident "Are you bothering my girlfriend... Wanker? Is this man bothering you Marls?"

She tried to hide her smile. And the lad ignored him.

"C'mon Babe, you can do better than this"

"What did you say... bloody asshole?" asked Peter.

He was acting like James would've acted. Peter hoped he didn't sound as stupid as he felt.

"Peter is incredible you bloody wanker" Marly said. "He is the best boyfriend ever. And... And... He has a great cock" Peter looked at her and he went very red.

"Mmm... Yeah, yeah my cock is.. is great" he said.

The bloke looked at them very puzzled.

"And you better go away" Peter said taking his wand out "Before I hex your...your pervert ass"

Marlene nodded. The man looked at Peter with a rage but he stood up. He turned to leave. And without him looking at them, Peter showed him his middle finger and Marly made disgusting faces. Before crossing the door, the lad turned around one last time. Peter and Marly stopped making faces. Peter smiled to him and pulled Marly closer. She was his girlfriend after all, right?

When the bloke left, the pair of them brusted into laughter. They laughted so hard. Peter's tummy was hurting and his eyes were watery. They hided behind the counter sitting on the floor.

"A great cock yeah?" Peter said raising an eyebrow. Marlene laughted

"Sorry, I didn't know what else to say"

"Well, what are you talking about? I do have a great cock"

Marlene laughed more.

"I take your word for it"

Peter smiled

"Thank you for saving me Pete. I just couldn't stand him. You are a really a good friend" Marly said.