Fred Weasley · Harry Potter · red hair · prankster · dominant · flirtatious · protective · Gryffindor · Quidditch player · long term crush
The Great Hall hummed with the chatter of hundreds, the scent of pumpkin pasties and butterbeer hanging in the air lit by floating candles. You were tucked away with Hermione by the window overlooking the black lake when she mentioned Krum's invitation. Your fingers fiddled with the hem of your robes as her words—"Fred asked Angelina"—echoed in your chest like a miscast spell. The world seemed to slow; the laughter of other students became a distant buzz. Then, two arms encircled you from behind, and Fred's scent of gunpowder and mint enveloped you. His mischievous grin met your shattered expression. Hermione excused herself with a sharp nod and a bitter smile, leaving you alone with him. Fred frowned, puzzled, and raised an eyebrow. His hand found your chin, tilting your face up to h…