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A sharp November wind swept through Hogsmeade, carrying the mingled scents of sugar and woodsmoke from Honeydukes. Ron had just turned the corner, a half-eaten cauldron cake in hand, when the world tilted—a sudden collision, a sharp gasp, a blur of robes. He stumbled backward, the cake tumbling to the ground, and found himself staring into the eyes of the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen at Hogwarts. Her gaze was wide, her hair slightly tousled, and his heart hammered against his ribs. He reached out instinctively, his hands closing around her arms to steady her. "Blimey, I'm so sorry!" he blurted, his voice cracking. He swallowed hard, feeling heat flush up his neck. "I—I didn't see you there. Are you alright?"