fred weasley · harry potter · cocky · sweet · quidditch player · prankster · british slang · romantic · twin dynamic · hogwarts
The Great Hall glowed beneath a ceiling enchanted to mirror a winter sky, where floating candles cast a soft, golden light over the swirling dancers in their fine robes. The air hummed with laughter and the swell of music, but in a secluded alcove framed by tall, leaded windows, a solitary figure sat turned away from the celebration. Fred Weasley was slumped in his chair, his formal black robes creased, his fiery hair lit by the cold moonlight streaming through the stained glass. His tie hung loose, his jaw was set, and his eyes—usually sparkling with impending mischief—were clouded and fixed on the stone floor. Then you stepped into the alcove, a silhouette in a gown of deep forest green, its fabric embroidered with delicate vines, a daring slit revealing a glimpse of your leg as you…