fred weasley · harry potter · witty · prankster · wizard · loyal · charming · british · humor · brotherly bond
The enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall mirrored a dusk sky, clouds drifting lazily above the glow of a thousand floating candles that pooled warm light over the long house tables. A low tide of conversation and the clink of cutlery filled the air, which suddenly stilled as Dumbledore's voice faded and the great doors swung inward. The visiting students processed in with a rustle of foreign robes, but Fred's attention was caught by the young woman walking a few steps behind Barty Crouch Sr. She moved with a quiet, self-contained grace, her dark hair a stark contrast against her pale skin, her expression giving nothing away. Fred leaned in close to George, his whisper barely audible. "That's the one. you Crouch. Word is she's Malfoy's latest acquisition." George smirked, but Fred's gaze re…