𝐎𝐃𝐃 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓 harry potter.

16: Accio, Harry

GINNY AND ALLY SET OUT on their Hogsmeade weekend by first visiting the Shrieking Shack, a place that had lost much of its terror since the truth about its origins had been revealed—that the "shrieking" was not the work of ghosts, but rather their former DADA professor, Remus Lupin, as he sought refuge during the full moon. Still, Ginny enjoyed seeing Ally get spooked, so she led her to the Shack. "Urgh," Ginny muttered, disgusted by the sight of two sixth-years snogging under a tree near the shack.

Ally playfully booped Ginny's nose. "Oh, sis, that'll be you soon."

Ginny pretended to retch as if she had just envisioned something truly awful. "No way, it looks terrifying," she said, eyeing the couple who appeared to be eating each other's faces off. "Can we not talk about snogging, please? I've heard enough to last me a year."

Their mum had sent them some money for their Hogsmeade trip, but they needed to spend it wisely, especially since it had to stretch for both of them. "We can still afford Butterbeers with this much," Ally said, counting the silver Sickles in her palm.

They made their way to the Three Broomsticks, shedding their worn-out coats and draping them over the backs of their chairs. As if appearing out of thin air, their Ravenclaw friend Luna's head suddenly popped up beside Ginny's shoulder, a dreamy smile on her face. "Luna!" Ginny exclaimed, clutching her chest. "You gave me a fright."

Luna smiled serenely, sliding into the booth and giving Ally a quick smile before fiddling with her copy of The Quibbler. On the front page, there was a meek-looking Harry Potter, his unruly dark hair framing his face, with a glittering headline that read, "Harry Potter Revealed as Triwizard Champion... for Intergalactic Quidditch League?" Ally's brow furrowed as she read it.

Exclusive Interview with Extraterrestrial Scouts Reveals Harry's Hidden Talent for Quidditch Across the Galaxy

In a stunning revelation that has left the wizarding world in a state of bewildered awe, The Quibbler has uncovered startling evidence that Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, is not only a participant in the Triwizard Tournament but also an undercover champion for the Intergalactic Quidditch League!

According to our exclusive source, a highly credible extraterrestrial scout named Zog from the planet Blorptar, Potter has been moonlighting as a Quidditch star in a league that spans multiple galaxies. Zog claims that Potter's incredible flying skills and knack for catching the Snitch have made him a legend in galactic Quidditch circles, earning him the prestigious title of "Interstellar Seeker Supreme."

"Is this real?" Ginny asked, sarcasm dripping from her tone, though she felt a pang of guilt when she noticed the seriousness in Luna's eyes.

Luna nodded earnestly, her wide eyes glinting as she fiddled with the necklace of corks around her neck. "My father said so himself. He reckons the Triwizard Tournament is a distraction from extraterrestrial beings infiltrating the Wizarding World."

Ginny elbowed Ally, giggling. "Yeah, sounds about right."

But Ally was busy counting her money, mentally calculating whether their allowance would last until the next Hogsmeade trip if she bought Luna a Butterbeer. Fortunately, Luna ordered her own and even promised to pay for the twins'. Soon, they spotted Hermione walking in alone, muttering under her breath before finally cracking open a notebook and diving into whatever project currently consumed her.

After finishing her Butterbeer, Luna excused herself, explaining that she needed to gather shrubs from the northern outskirts of Hogsmeade. The girls exchanged bemused glances, unsure of what Luna's peculiar quest might involve, but they stayed at the Three Broomsticks, idly watching the street through the window. To pass the time, they invented a casual game of "Snog, Marry, Avoid" with the passersby. Ally, with a grin, adamantly chose to kill Adrian Pucey, marry Blaise Zabini (for reasons she believed were obvious), and snog Angelina Johnson. After a few more rounds of playful banter, they decided to head back to the castle, walking hand in hand.