Amortentia: "'amor' L. love + 'tempto' L. to try to influence or tamper with" (HP Lexicon).
A/N: Hello everyone!
Oof, this chapter got away from me. This is double-feature length. Oops. If you want to read in multiple sittings, I recommend breaking at January first.
Thank you so much for reading, for commenting, and for your kindness and encouragement last week! <3 My brain is goop at the moment, but know that I appreciate you, very much. I cried multiple times over many of the kind things that were said. <3
Please forgive any typos or mistakes. I've been editing for quite some time, but I'm sure I missed things.
As always, I do not own the rights to these characters or to this story world.
Playlist: "Dusk Till Dawn" by Kurt Hugo Schneider & Kirsten Collins/"Unsteady" by X Ambassadors (December 29), "Brother" by Kodaline (Dec. 29, after George gets back from Healer Marcus's), "Lovelight" by Abba (Just for a bit at the start of December 30--you'll know), "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" by Roisin Murphy (December 30, after the bell chimes and until George floos), "So Close" by Jon McLaughlin (Dec. 30, after George floos, until Harry shows up), "Jo Writes" by Alexandre Desplat (Dec. 30, after Harry arrives), "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Daryl Hall & John Oates (Dec. 31 at the start of the gathering), You'll know, and if I put it here, it'll spoil it. (Dec. 31. You'll know). "A Little Bit Yours" by JP Saxe (Dec. 31, after they return to the tables, until Hermione walks away), "Jo Writes" again (Jan. 1), "Snowman" by WYS (Jan. 2, until someone stalks through the door), "Toxic" by 2WEI (Jan. 2, until the apparition), "Be Kind (Stripped)" by Mashmello & Halsey (Jan. 2, until George reaches for the shop sign), "Scarlet Fever" by Thomas Newman (Jan. 2, after George reaches for the shop sign), "Hit the Road Jack" by 2WEI (Jan. 2, when George takes the cup to the sink), "Look Up At The Stars" by Shawn Mendes (Jan. 4), "Hit the Road Jack" again (Jan. 6--you'll know), "Statues" by Alexandre Desplat (Jan. 6, 8 p.m.), "Certain Things" by James Arthur ft. Chasing Grace (Jan. 6, after people go for water), "Lovelight" again (This is hummed), "Orchard House" by Thomas Newman (Peculiar enchantment to the end).
Alright, grab your snack (I had macaroni and cheese this week), your drink (I'm working on a latte at present), and the largest blanket you've got. Let's dive in.
***Content Warning: This chapter involves use of a mind-altering substance. Discussed further with spoilers below, if you need more information to make a decision about reading:
[SPOILERS: Weaponized Amortentia use; George behaves in a trustworthy manner. Also, Stamina Potion usage as well, in a separate scene. If you would rather skip the Amortentia content, skip Jan 2].
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George
December 29, 1998, 2 p.m.
"Said mortal peril—" the voice was familiar, and George sucked in a breath as a sharp jolt zipped through his ribs.
"I didn't see," Hermione whispered. "One moment, I was skating, and the next—" she trailed off.
George sucked in a breath. His arms were empty. Hermione knelt near his elbow, whispering to Harry. Mr. Weasley bent over him, a stream of blue flowing from his wand into George's torso.
Mr. Weasley's brow furrowed, and he muttered lowly. The lightning tore through George's side once more. He hissed, clenching the chair's arms as he jolted forward. Hermione whirled, and her hand darted out, landing on his.
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