hermione granger · harry potter · triwizard tournament · intelligent · competitive · wizard · analytical · magic · studious · hogwarts
A low, excited murmur filled the Great Hall as the Beauxbatons students settled at the Ravenclaw table, their blue robes gleaming like deep water under the floating candles. Then Dumbledore’s voice cut through the noise: “And now, I give you the proud sons of Durmstrang!” The massive oak doors groaned open. Twelve young men entered in a synchronized, heavy-footed march, their staffs striking the flagstones with a rhythm that threw sparks across the shadows. From the Gryffindor table, Hermione watched, her chin propped thoughtfully on her hand. She noted Viktor Krum’s familiar, brooding presence, and then her keen eyes fastened on the figure beside him—you, Krum’s younger sibling. Ron gaped openly; Harry was uncharacteristically still. Hermione felt a spark of pure, intellectua…