Headcanon that stressed out Percy throws up after having a nightmare (which is very common) and that's the thing that gets insomniac Oliver to stop stratergizing, clean up the mess and confort his one and only roommate, casually falling asleep in the same bed
Percy carefully puts his things in his suitcase, according to all the rules, to save as much space as possible. At the same time, Oliver quickly throws all the things into his sports bag and they somehow miraculously fit there, so then Wood can easily find anything from there.
Percy doesn't like sweets and always drinks a cup of coffee in the morning while packing his bag. Oliver is used to waking up with the feeling of this tart aroma, although he himself loves sweets.
Oliver loves to hug Percy before bed and fall asleep listening to his beloved monotonously read. At first, Percy was offended that they didn’t listen to him, but then he got used to it and began to read with pleasure, stroking Oliver’s hair. True, sometimes Wood wakes up and turns off the light, but this usually happens in the morning and is rare.
Oliver often calls Percy "Pers" and even suggested they get a PERSian cat in response to him getting hit on the head with a book. (It was not an angry blow, rather a playful one to show his displeasure)
One day, Oliver finally brought home a gray kitten, very similar to the Persian breed. Naming her "Tessie" (after Percy's grandmother).
Tessie very often travels with her “fathers” to work. She proudly walks around the Ministry with Percy, and during training Oliver sleeps on the trebuns. She's a brave cat and Molly even knitted her a little Gryffindor blanket with the letter "T" on it.
Oliver never really worried about anyone finding out about his sexuality. So, several times leaving training, he said that he needed to hurry up, because a guy was waiting for him at home. At first, Percy was greatly impressed by Oliver's openness.
I've had a lot more free time to read recently (on account of being on a medical leave for two weeks) and it's been nice to catch up on the fanfics I've missed.
Typically, I alternate between heavy and fluffy stories - and when that fails, I take a break from fanfiction. Not so in this case, this fic was such a great way to get a smile in between the depressing books I've been going through recently.
One thing I really enjoyed about this story was how it alternated between different modes of storytelling. Within the same chapter, we would go between Percy's POV but also get the POV from his social media, work day, and the trending topics in his world.
Also! One of the funnier meet-ups between soulmates I've read in fanfiction!
*at the first Quidditch team practice 1988*
Charlie, the Quidditch Captain: Alright, let's welcome our new Keeper, Oliver Wood!
Oliver, a wee second year: HAPPY TO BE HERE! :D
Charlie: and...my little brother Percy, who's here for some reason.
Percy, also a wee second year: I'm here as moral support and I got the first aid kit ready, just in case. :)
Cassidy, the star chaser and second-in-command: Okay, that's really adorable. Are they inseperable or something?
Charlie: *sighs* They are a package deal, I couldn't get one of them seperate.
Percy Weasley, the straight-laced and ambitious son of the Weasley family, was once the Head Boy of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Meanwhile, Oliver Wood, the former Keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, was known for his passion and dedication to the sport. One summer, Percy and Oliver were both working at the Ministry of Magic.
Despite their vastly different personalities and interests, they found common ground in their love for order and efficiency in their work. They quickly became close friends and were often seen discussing plans to streamline their department's processes. Despite their different backgrounds, Percy and Oliver proved that sometimes the unlikeliest of people can form the strongest of bonds.
I love the idea of Percy be in all up tight and formal all the time bc that's what ppl expect of him and then you see him with Oliver and he's so much more relaxed and happy and full of energy