Today's Care of Magical Creatures class was mesmerizing, and as you stay longer, eager to learn more about dragons, you take a look at Professor Kettleburns' eclectic collection of artifacts. From scribbled books to golden bells, dried insects an...
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Today's Care of Magical Creatures class was mesmerizing, and as you stay longer, eager to learn more about dragons, you take a look at Professor Kettleburns' eclectic collection of artifacts. From scribbled books to golden bells, dried insects and fairy dust, the room is an incredible mess.
Behind a jar full of what seems to be rat tails, you notice a little flask filled with a black shiny liquid. You come closer to study the bottle and as you come to open it, you hear a man's voice next to you.
"Hey, I wouldn't do that"
You turn round and see a fierce-looking young man. His hair is red as a late August sunset, tied in a messy ponytail, has deep blue eyes and so many freckles it looks almost unreal. He looks at you with a kind smile.
"And... Why is that?" you ask, raising an eyebrow, "Practically hidden, sealed magically... Oh, and boiling when in the light. This flask looks perfectly trustworthy to me" you add in a laugh.
"As much as I'd like to agree, you're holding a deadly dragon's venom" he says seriously. "Where's the trust now ?" he adds, amused.
As your face turns paler than paper, he bursts in a laugh. You put back the flask, this time behind a thick pile book in the hope of hiding it with your shame forever. You rearrange your (Your Hogwarts House) scarf and thank him in a sigh. "Wait! Since when dragons are venomous ? They keep surprising me ! I've seen a Chinese Fireball once and it was the most incred-...", you pause "How did you know about the venom ? Who are you ?" you ask, now intrigued.
Kettleburn enters interrupting "My two favourite future magizoologists ! How could you two are not married yet ? Hahaha ! You're 16 ? Oh ? You haven't met ? Really ? This is (Your Name) and this one is Charlie Weasley ! Now we're off to feed some Bowtruckles, come on they're waiting !".
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You three step outside the hut, head toward the trees and you look at Charlie, realizing you're meeting THE Charlie Weasley, Quidditch team captain for Gryffindor -an excellent seeker you heard-, Kettleburns' other protegé, a dragon expert to be and... a terribly attractive one. As he picks up some leaves on close trees, you notice his muscled arms, his strong back. He's getting closer to you and gives you a playful smile, making you blush. You smile back, tie your (hair color) hair in a bun and start working.
After 2 hours working with Kettleburn and Charlie on creatures, the day has started to become night. During the extra lesson, you had the occasion to discuss with Charlie and got to know him better. He loves dragons, just like you do ! He also shared his dream of working in Romania, explore the world... He's a really nice person and you find him truly interesting and passionate, how come you two only meet now ?!
On the way back to Hogwarts, you walk side to side with Charlie. He stares at the ground, "(Y/N)...", he looks up to you, runs a hand through his hair and stops walking. You stop too. You both take a look at the magic scenery in front of you. The sun is setting on the Black lake and each wave reflects its version of the skies' deep orange color, a few shy clouds pass by adding texture and for a moment you seem to be in a dream. He turns his head and looks at you. The wind blows and you smile, you know he stares at you and you blush slightly.
"How come I only meet you now ?" he asks "I mean... Look at you ! You're amazing !" he pauses biting his bottom lip.
You turn dark red and chuckle "I know, I'm honestly wondering !" in a grin, "You're pretty decent too" you exclaim in a laugh, perfectly knowing he's more awesome than anything.
He takes a strand of hair falling in front of your eyes and puts it back behind you ear, caressing your cheek a little. You softly pat the top of his head in return, causing you both a smirk.
"Come on lovebirds, we're going to be late for dinner !" Kettleburn shouts appearing hiking towards the castle as you realized you were still mid way, "I heard there's pumpkin pudding tonight, never been more excited !"
The moment he reaches your level, he puts himself between you two and accompanies you to the Great Hall, gleefully disclosing new results found on South American dragons.
Arriving at the Great Hall, Charlie finds his friends and you see yours already seated. You both seat in your respective groups and you look at him, a few tables away, recalling how attractive he is.
The feast appears and is more exquisite than ever, the famous Steak and Kidney pie, a thousand different pastries, fish stew, glazed donuts, chocolate, fruits, pumpkin pie...
You whisper to your friend "What's all that for ? Is it someone's birthd-"
Dumbledore's warm and peaceful voice suddenly thundered in the whole Hall, "My dear students, I hope you all had a wonderful first week and are eager to live new adventures this year in Hogwarts" he marks a pause, "as some of you may know, we are celebrating this year Hogwarts' 1200th birthday and as a tradition, we will host a Ball of Christmas Eve. I expect of you to find a partner and come celebrate in the spirit of the dance of Midnight. Now, let us enjoy this wondrous feast !"
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Hearing this news, you heart stops beating. As much as you like your friend (Friend Name), you want this time to be special and go with a person you actually fancy. You take a look at your first-year crush. After a minute, you realize you fortunately grew up and is not interested at all into coming back to bad habits. From now on, you want someone honest, kind and caring. Maybe a redhead. Maybe someone with the same interests. Maybe Charles Weasley.
You look at him and flicker when you see his eyes. He's looking at you across the tables. He waves at you and you feel the happiest.
You eat thinking of a thousand scenarios where you could ask him to be your date, and some more where he asks. After dinner, he stands up, leaves his friends and walks to you.
Will he already ask ?! You two just met yet you really want to do this too, your heart starts beating faster and faster as he is getting closer.
"Hey" he leans on your table and faces you , "I heard there will be a Niffler's extra class next week, are you in ? Today was fun"
You nod, "Always when it's outdoor classes !"
He smiles soflty "Alright then, sweet dreams (Y/N)" and leaves calmly the Great Hall.
