First, I just have to squee at this image: John grabs him and squeezes him and refuses to let him go. Squee!
because wizards, whatever, magic-users are a dime-a-dozen in Chicago these days, but someone who's a natural at accounting is priceless.
Not so much a dime-a-dozen as Harry tends to be on the same side as John in most of the big supernatural conflicts. Or can be manipulated into a convenient direction. Not as good as having him on staff as a combat wizard, but good enough... The big thing with getting Harry working for John as an accountant is that's going involve getting Harry fully on board with the whole illegal business thing. As a very active participant- I'm guessing that John would want him working on money laundering and probably catching skimmers. Maaaybe tax returns (lest he go the way of Capone) but that's relatively straightforward (and legal) to outsource. This has some serious drama potential for the story of Harry being convinced that him working for the Mob will make Chicago a better place.
I'm also reminded of a recent fic where Hendricks is glad Marcone is finally doing something rather than "sitting and pining" over Harry. Ooh, Hendricks not just being loyal but actively encouraging Marcone to not let Harry go.
Re: Accountancy
Squee!
because wizards, whatever, magic-users are a dime-a-dozen in Chicago these days, but someone who's a natural at accounting is priceless.
Not so much a dime-a-dozen as Harry tends to be on the same side as John in most of the big supernatural conflicts. Or can be manipulated into a convenient direction. Not as good as having him on staff as a combat wizard, but good enough... The big thing with getting Harry working for John as an accountant is that's going involve getting Harry fully on board with the whole illegal business thing. As a very active participant- I'm guessing that John would want him working on money laundering and probably catching skimmers. Maaaybe tax returns (lest he go the way of Capone) but that's relatively straightforward (and legal) to outsource. This has some serious drama potential for the story of Harry being convinced that him working for the Mob will make Chicago a better place.
I'm also reminded of a recent fic where Hendricks is glad Marcone is finally doing something rather than "sitting and pining" over Harry. Ooh, Hendricks not just being loyal but actively encouraging Marcone to not let Harry go.