Weasley twins | BL

Hogwarts was never boring when Fred and George Weasley had a new invention up their sleeves.

For the past few days, the twins had been strutting through the halls showing off their latest creation, without revealing what it was. Arrogant smiles, mysterious comments, and calculated demonstrations were all designed to pique everyone's curiosity, especially the girls'.

That afternoon, they were in the courtyard, surrounded by several students who laughed at his every joke. Fred was giving an exaggerated demonstration while George added witty comments, enjoying all the attention.

Then they saw you walk through the corridor.

You were their best friend, the boy who knew their jokes, shared their adventures, and had been a part of their lives for so long that having you around was as natural as breathing.

But none of them greeted you.

Fred continued talking, and George turned his attention back to the girls. Perhaps they were distracted. Perhaps they hadn't even thought about it. They weren't trying to ignore you; they were simply too busy showing off at that moment.

When they finished, the twins said goodbye to the group and went to find you as if nothing had happened.

"There you are! " exclaimed Fred, approaching with a smile. "We need an unbiased opinion."

"Impartial is a lot to ask of someone who puts up with us every day ," George added, standing next to you.

—We are about to revolutionize Hogwarts.

—And make us rich.

—And famous.

—More famous, George corrected.

They both looked at you, waiting for your reaction, completely unaware of what that little moment might have made you feel.

What no one understood was why, in the midst of all those girls, Fred had searched for your face in the crowd.

Nor why George had noticed your absence before even realizing that you had left.