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The slow rhythmic chug of the Hogwarts express lulled you comfortably in your seat as you made your way through the countryside, staring out the window to the quickly passing Everglades and wispy moving clouds high above you.
You thought happily about your upcoming sixth year, remembering fondly the years beforehand shared with your three best friends Lee Jordan and the infamous trouble makers Fred and George Weasley.

You shifted in your seat bringing yourself back to the conversation of your friends all of whom you shared a carriage with, the two twins looking much too tall for their seats with long limbs spread out and Lee sitting coolly in the corner expressing his fondness over a rather large flesh eating slug he encountered during the summer break.

A familiar freckled face turned to you almost sensing your disinterest in the conversation, he smiled lightly
“Day dreaming sweetheart?” Asked George as he studied your eyes only now coming completely back in to focus

You shook your head at him “only about you gorgeous” you mocked back causing his cheeks to flush a slight shade of pink.

Georges’ older brother (by only 12 minutes) feigned a retching sound “don’t get all googly over my brother now” he pauses for dramatic effect “without me”

He suddenly jumped up and in a most exaggerated tone threw his body over his twin brothers knees feigning a fainting spell with his hand on his forehead.

Both Lee and yourself laughed as George pushed his brother to the floor.
“Save it” he huffed to the boy now sprawled out on the floor of the brightly coloured cabin.

“Tell us again what happened at the World Cup” Lee interjected fascinated by the re telling of the horror scene that took place that night, you were sure Fred was exaggerating the details ever so slightly each time he told it

You had read in the daily prophet about the attacks on muggles during the quidditch World Cup, now everyone was in shock about it, students all over the train shared their stories and beliefs of what actually happened that night.

You listened on of the twins fourth retelling of the night, this time Fred has proudly boasted of how he jumped over burning rubble to save a poor innocent young witch, George rolled his eyes along with you.

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The great hall seemed far too warm that night as you watched the first years begin to be sorted in to their houses.
Not much was said as everyone was starving after a long train ride but as bellies were full and dessert disappeared in the same way it had appeared Dumbledore strode up to the podium once again dimming the candle light with a wave of his wand the last humming conversations died out as everyone was eager to know what was happening.

“Spooky” you hear George whisper in to your ear

Dumbledores voice boomed across the hall echoing of each stone wall “the triwizard tournament, is not for the faint of heart” he began, suddenly a rush of dulled conversations broke out across the tables, people turned to each other with excitement and curious faces Fred, George and Lee began furiously chatting away.

You always admired the way Dumbledore could leave a captivated airiness when he spoke even when his words were cryptic. His long silver beard began to move as he continued to talk

“This year hogwarts will play home to two additional schools, I expect each and every one of you to be welcoming”

The hushed tones got louder as more people joined in to talk to one another, people whipping their heads around as if to look for the new students

Still dumbledore continued “the tournament will consist of three very real and very dangerous tasks and thus no one under the age of seventeen is permitted to entre” the hushed whispers rumbled in to loud chatter you jumped as from behind you you heard one of the twins yell in protest.

Dumbledore was quick to distract the hoards of angry students, a wave of his wands a a magnificent towering cup rose from the ground appearing from nothing, it glimmered with astonishing brilliance and reflected prisms around the hall

“If one wishes to enter you only need put your name in to the goblet of fire before the week is up” as always Dumbledore paused he had the entire student body captivated eager to hear what was coming next but he didn’t continue to speak, merely looking around at all of the expectant faces informs of him. He drew his hand up pointing it to the two large entry doors to the hall a deafening sound of rustling echoed as student twisted and turned to face the doors pushing eachother away to get a better look

The two heavy wooden doors seemed to glide open in its wake stood a sea of bright blue.

One by one girls adorned in duck shell blue dresses began to glide in on tiptoes it looked as if they could be floating.
Beautiful butterflies danced around the group as they presented themselves to the audience beautiful girls dressed in immaculate silk dresses adorned with bright blue blazers and hats to match each one of the students perfectly presented without so much as stray hair.
Following at the heels of the ladies was a woman whom many of the hogwarts students seem to gawp at,she wore what had appeared to you as a blanket of feathers over she shoulders and a large wide brimmed hat that shone with many types of crystals. she was taller than you could have ever imagined, taller than Hagrid! she even had to have bent slightly as to not disturb to floating candles changed below the ceiling.

For a rather tall woman she waltzed across the floor and greeted dumblore curtly. Students all around you looked at one another bewildered unsure of what had even happened you even heard a breathless “wow” of Lee Jordan who set directly across from you
“Blimey” Fred gasped to no one in particular “you think she used that to fly here?”

But you hadn’t had time to reply before a harmonious tak tak of footsteps clapping on the stone floor rung out, enticed to see more you snapped your head back to the door just in time to witness another large group of people enter the hall, this time it seemed to consist of boys dressed head to toe in large fur coats and uniforms that seemed to be a brilliant red.

Their faces reflected a serious look as they marcheD between the row of tables some carried large sticks of which they would beat into the ground causing sparks to fly in each direction

Once again bringing up the rear was a rather normal sized man who wore pitch black robes and a large fuzzy hat, stood next to him was a boy in the same uniform as the others
“Is that victor krum?” You heard hushed whispers from a student near by

Dumbledore quieted the fuss as he was greeted by the two men
“Please welcome to hogwarts the students of Durmstrang institute and” he gestured to the women who had arrived prior “beaubaxtons academy of magic, now if we all will stand” he raised both arms to the air encouraging his students to stand up
You all rose unsteadily, unsure of what was really happening “hogwarts would like to welcome you to our school, now please enjoy”

Through the quiet anticipation of what was happening next Dumbledore broke in to jubilant song conducting students to sing along to the school anthem

The twins ever the showboats sung along at a very high octave you guessed trying to sing to the tune of an opera you couldn’t help but let out a slight giggles as you watched the twins hand in hand waltz with one another as they finished their song
Clapping along with other students but Dumbledore clapped the loudest.

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The castle seemed so cold in the mornings even as the sun gingerly made its way through stained glass windows splashing colours over the wall in to the faces of statues.

The new students were ambling freely about now, you weren’t particularly sure what they would be doing with their time however you noticed one of the girls wearing bright blue to be staring fascinated at a large suit of armour.

From behind you hear the rather loud shuffling of footsteps, it always was curious how to two twins were able to sneak around the castle when George seemed to find lifting his feet with each step too much effort

A flash of red hair caught your eye and Fred and George sprung up in front of you in a feeble attempt at surprise, when you didn’t react you could see their faces drop

Oddly enough you had noticed over the last year that both of the twins seemed to be more attentive towards you carrying your books to and from class, George himself had been touching you more throwing his arm around you while walking through the halls, grazing your hand as you shared a bench in potions and scooting ever so close during meals

Fred on the other hand was more forward, asking you for late evening strolls around the lake, picking you up and throwing you over his shoulder. strangely enough you had even spotted him watching you in the library

Even Lee Jordan had noticed and with that came ever so consistent teasing between oohs and aahs when you got close to either Weasley brother or the secret kissy faces he made at you behind their backs

You had ignored it most of the time chalking it up to two silly boys, pushing down thoughts of suspicion and maybe even affection but never the less your NEWTs started this year and graduation was drawing in there was no time for thoughts of romance

Fred and George pressed heads together comparing the time tables the owls had just delivered, you watched as brown eyes flicked from one parchment to the other and occasional furrow stitched across their faces

“This is rubbish” George says as he pushes his schedule away from him “we have hardly any classes together this year, only the electives”

“I almost got a T grade in astronomy last year, mum would have lost it” Fred said with a shudder throwing his parchment on top his brothers

You picked both up comparing them to your own

George was right, their schedules were vastly different apart from free period on Tuesday and Thursday and care of magical creatures they had hardly shared a class, strangely enough you noticed you had shared most classes with Fred apart from transfiguration which you and George were similar in

“At least you have meals together” you laughed “Fred you and I both have Herbology today”

George slumped in his seat “and I’ve got charms” he muttered

“Charming” said Lee with a mouthful of toast earning a glare from George

George had caught professor Mcgonagalls attention from across the room
“Miss! what is this?” He shouted holding up his class list and waving it in the air

McGonagall looked extremely unimpressed with his outburst beckoning him over with her finger

The three of you watched what seemed to be George’s attempt at bargaining with the tight lipped witch but she just shook her head
Defeated he walked back over hands in pockets

“She said we cause too much of a distraction” he said as he slid back in to his seat “having us in the same class wouldn’t be in our best interest” George tried his best at a mocking voice of McGonagalls
“But she thinks you’re a good influence y/n that’s why you’re with Fred because he’s the worst of the two”

You feigned a shocked look “a good influence? I would never”

“Toughen up Georgie” Fred began a cheeky grin sliding across his features “you’re just no good at being bad”

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With all the buzz about the triwizard tournament and two new schools sharing a campus not many students were paying attention as professor sprout introduced the first assignment.

You were partnered with Fred for this task, professor sprout was very insistent on handling the assignment as a group lest you lose an eye.
She began walking around to each table very carefully and very gently placing what appeared to be a plain old tree stump informed of you.
Fred shot you a look as if to ask if you knew what was happening but you shrugged back at him.

Professor sprout was hardly visible over the table as she talked “Snargaluff plants” she squeaked “extremely dangerous when threatened and can attack with hidden vines here” she pointed to a spot in one of the stumps “and here. Your assessment is to work in partners to nurture and then harvest the Snargaluff pods. This is worth over fifty percent of your overall grade”

Both fred and yourself stared at the rotten looking stump in front of you not daring to touch it incase it attacked.

You grouped back up with George and Lee during lunch, you listened as George droned on and on about charms class and how professor flitwick had been rushing around the room on his short legs, trying to show off for the new students who had arrived at Hogwarts

“Did you hear” Lee interrupted George on his fourth retelling of how the Durmstrang lads had told him he was holding his wand improperly
“Because of this triwizard thing quiddich has been canceled”

The table fell silent for a few seconds “disgraceful” Fred spat “how will we kick slytherins ass now?”

George groaned as if this news was his breaking point “we have to find something to do this year”

“Missing the attention are we?”

“Only from you” he winked as he finished his sentence

“You know what Georgie, I know exactly what we can do” Fred said as he wrapped his arm around his brother

You raised an eyebrow in suspicion but they didn’t confess no matter how many times you asked

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The goblet was placed in the great hall that Tuesday after breakfast, due to double free period that day you decided to take some time to inspect who was nominating themselves, a few students you recognised came forward to place their name in the goblet you noticed Cedric Diggory a hufflepuff boy in your year, a slytherin girl of whom you had run in to in the halls before and finally oh, oh Merlin no

Fred and George sauntered over to you looking rather pleased with themselves

“What’s got you so giddy?” You questioned sitting up straight eager to hear what foolishness these two boys were getting themselves in to

“We figured it wasn’t fair to have an age restriction on such a prestigious tournament” George began to say

“So we decided to brew an aging potion, all my idea of course” Fred finished puffing his chest out and looking very much proud of himself

“And you think that will work” you said deadpan letting them know they were absolutely in over their heads this time “don’t you see that” you pointed to the goblet and the bright blue circle that it was encased in “that’s an age line, dumbledore drew it himself I doubt he will be fooled by two 6th years”

The boys tutted at you “just you watch” George said smugly he grabbed your hand pulling you up from where you sat and brought you closer to the goblet.

You tried to hide your face, embarrassed to even be part of this silly little act the three of you standing there like idiots started to catch the attention of the other students, their conversations dying out waiting in stunned silence, everyone knew with these two something big was about to happen.
You back away slowly as you noticed the two of them produce two small phials form their pockets consisting what seemed to be a clear liquid and without much hesitation drinking from them arms linked.

With even more confidence they step over the age line drawn in to the stone, nothing happened, the boys now seeming overconfident in their abilities were being egged on by the crowd who cheered loudly, the two reached up and placed two folded pieces of parchment in to the goblet.

You noticed only now you were hiding your face with your hands, sure that something was going to go wrong but when nothing exploded you decided to peak a look, if this worked out not only would they be brilliant potions masters but their egos would never let it down.

You had spoke too soon however as the goblet erupted in to bright green flames, what looked as if to be long arms of fire reached out from the cup whipped around the room before striking fred and George pushing them almost to the other side of the room.

They landed with a thud, everyone watched in stunned silence as their bright red hair began to sprout shades of grey, growing longer accompanied by a beards,you could have sworn they were the spitting image of dumbledore, the crowed laughed as they broke out into a small fight