Wand Weighing

HP, Wand Weighing Ceremony “May I introduce Mr. Ollivander?” said Dumbledore, taking his place at the judges’ table and talking to the champions. “He will be checking your wands to ensure that they are in good condition before the tournament.” Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (p. 124). Pottermore Publishing. Kindle Edition. […]

Blat-Ended Screwts

HP, Fourth Year, Hagrid, Draco Hagrid was standing outside his hut, one hand on the collar of his enormous black boarhound, Fang. There were several open wooden crates on the ground at his feet, and Fang was whimpering and straining at his collar, apparently keen to investigate the contents more closely. As they drew nearer, […]

Harry Nopes Out

HP, Summer before Fourth Year And then the chair was facing Frank, and he saw what was sitting in it. His walking stick fell to the floor with a clatter. He opened his mouth and let out a scream. He was screaming so loudly that he never heard the words the thing in the chair […]

Bet

HP, Pre-World Cup Ludo Bagman looked slightly disappointed, but recovered himself. “Very well, very well . . . any other takers?”“They’re a bit young to be gambling,” said Mr. Weasley. “Molly wouldn’t like —”“We’ll bet thirty-seven Galleons, fifteen Sickles, three Knuts,” said Fred as he and George quickly pooled all their money, “that Ireland wins […]

You Foreign?

HP, World Cup, Hermione “You foreign?” said Mr. Roberts as Mr. Weasley returned with the correct notes.“Foreign?” repeated Mr. Weasley, puzzled.“You’re not the first one who’s had trouble with money,” said Mr. Roberts, scrutinizing Mr. Weasley closely. “I had two try and pay me with great gold coins the size of hubcaps ten minutes ago.”“Did […]

Revenge Prank

Harry Potter, Other Character, Crack Fic Thought: What happened to the Cerberus on the third floor in HP? Why someone shrank it and kept it as a pet of course. – SamsasThank you ever so much for the bunny – Me Revenge Prank Rumor had been going around that there was a large Cerberus in […]

What’s in My Line of Sight?

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Third Year, Battle of Hogwarts, Pissed Off Hermione, Hermione Has Had Enough What’s in my line of sight? Hermione hated Quidditch and the only reason she was there for the opening game was because her best friend was playing.She, of course, was stuck sitting between the Weasley fanatics who were screaming […]

A Night to Remember

Harry Potter, World Cup, Attack by Death Eater Response, “That’s sick,” Ron muttered, watching the smallest Muggle child, who had begun to spin like a top, sixty feet above the ground, his head flopping limply from side to side. “That is really sick. . . .”Hermione and Ginny came hurrying toward them, pulling coats over […]