It was dinner time in the great hall. All the students sat at the table in front of various and delicious dishes.
Fred, George and Lee, were looking in various books about potions to become temporary older, without success. They argued about how to elude the system imposed by Dumbledore and be able to participate in the wizard tournament.
"Guys, what if it works and only one of you will partecipate?" Asked Arya looking at the twins.
The two redheads shared a look, probably they didn't think about it. Then their eyes were on the girl, faces full of seriousness.
"We'll switch"
"Wha-"
"We are identical"
"No, you are not" Said Arya rolling her eyes while eating her meal.
"And why everyone says so?" Asked Fred with a smirk.
"Maybe they do, but I can tell who is George and who is Fred"
They raised an eyebrow.
"Really? That's impossible"
"It's not. Your noses are different, also your faces. Fred's is rounder and has chubby cheeks" Said hiding a smile.
Fred looked down, smiling a bit embarrassed.
Luckily, the conversation was cut by the golden trio, who joined for dinner.

"You can't believe what happened" Exclaimed Ron at the dinner table.
Arya looked at them, raising an eyebrow.
"What?"
Fred, George and Lee seemed interested in the conversation and stopped the research.
"You know the new professor of Defence against the dark arts?"
"Mad eye?" Asked Fred as Arya rolled her eyes and threw a piece of bread at him.
"Shut up, he was a famed Auror, respected for his impressive skills in his field. The only thing you do is turning stairs into slides"
"But that's funny!"
Ary shook her head and looked at Ron to let him know he could continue his story.
"Well, he, turned Malfoy into a ferret!"
Everyone at the table laughed.
"Why?"
"You know, Malfoy was teasing me as usual" Said Harry, annoyed.
"But he was great! Malfoy was almost crying"
"I bet he already told to his father"
Arya giggled.
"We will have classes with him tomorrow, I can't wait, he's so cool"
"Yeah but also crazy" Added Fred, still into books.

Hermione yawned, closing her book and standing up, ready to go to bed.
"I go to sleep now"
"Sure, I'll finish this chapter" Replied Arya not looking up.
Arya and Hermione were both successful students, both dedicated in school, homework and high grades, sometimes it looked like a challenge to see who was better, but that was only Hermione's view.
Hermione would never admit it, but Arya, her best friend, was better in every way, this encouraged her to improve academically and personally, and was thankful for that. Arya was naturally good at everything she did, she didn't have to spend hours studying, was just curious and passionate, she dedicated herself with creativity and passion in everything around her.
In addition to the scholastic point of view, Arya was always kind, playful and understanding, willing to support those in difficulty, but she was also rigid and cold towards those who didn't deserve anything good. It was a mature attitude that only a few had, and to Hermione she was admirable. Arya was for sure an incredible witch.
Hermione sighed.
"Don't be late"
Arya just gave her a thumbs up.

After a few hours, she heard someone in the common room.
"What are you doing?"
Fred stopped walking.
"Why are you still up? You scared me" The redhead boy sat next to her.
"I'll tell you the truth. I was going to steal potions"
Arya rolled her eyes.
"Again with the story of the tournament? It won't work, and you can die"
"Hey, why don't you believe in me? Maybe I'm so good that the Goblet sees it and chooses me"
"I have no doubt, you are really brave and clever, Freddie, but if people your age are not allowed, maybe there is a reason..."
"I know but... I just wanted to try something with my brother, we always do stuff together... Please tell me the recipe"
Arya rolled her eyes, smiling.
"Oh that's why you are here, you wanted me to tell you how to create an aging potion"
"Well, you are the only one that knows everything, and also you are good at potions"
She sighed at his sweet eyes.
"Fine, but don't look at me like that" Said blushing
"I know you can't resist" Said the boy teasing her with a wink.
"Whatever you say Weasley, but I'll tell you only once the ingredients, so write it fast"
Fred was panicking, he didn't have a pen or a paper with him.
"Red wine"
"Wait"
"Prune juice"
"I don't have a pen!"
Arya giggled and continued.
"Hairy fungus"
"That's really not a good behavior for a Gryffindor, I'm disappointed"
"Tortoise shell"
Fred gave up and let her continue, hoping he remembered the ingredients.
"Caterpillar and bat tongue. Finished"
"Am I supposed to drink that?"
"Yeah, disgusting uh?"
Fred smiled.
"Thank you Ary"
"No prob"
Arya stood up, ready to go to her dorm, it was now late.
"Wait, can we talk?"
She bit her lips and nodded, sitting back next to him.
"I know we agreed to the thing... You know?"
Arya nodded, embarrassed.
"Well, I thought about it and I know you want to take it slow, step by step... You are the only one I asked to, because usually girls ask me and I say yes, but this time I asked, and you are special to me, so... I want to follow your time, no pressure, but I want you to tell me when you are ready to do something. Alright?"
She was red in the face.
"I- I appreciate it but... I'm a bit shy, I never did something beyond kisses so... Can you take the initiative, please? Like you tell me when you want to spend time with me, we can go step by step and if there is something that is not good to me, I'll let you know"
Fred nodded.
"Fine, no pressure" Said heading to the door of the common room.
"Oh I forgot, this is for you. Thank you for helping me with the potion"
Fred handed her a small gift.
"It's a little something to show my appreciation for our friendship and the fun time we have together. Just promise not to use it for any pranks, okay?"
Arya giggled.
"What is it?"
"If I tell, that would ruin the surprise, wouldn't it? Go ahead, open it!" Exclaimed with a mischievous grin.
The girl opened it.
The present was a hand- crafted firework wand.
She blinked surprised.
"Thought you might like this, seeing as you have a fiery personality just like me. Let's light up the skies with our magic!"
Arya blushed, happily.
"Thanks Fred, I like it"
"What do you say about tomorrow night after curfew?" Asked the boy scratching the back of his head, nervous.
"Sounds perfect, Weasley, see ya"
Arya headed to her room, counting down the hours until their first "date".

The following morning, Fred and George jumped in the great hall, with two bottles in their hands.
"We did it! We have the potion!"
"It won't wooork" Said Hermione starting a discussion with the twins.
Fred and George were ready to prove her she was wrong.
Fred took the potion and winked to Arya.
As they aged up, but not in look, they put their names in the goblet, but then, they started to age up in look. Their hair were white and started arguing.
As Arya looked at them, laughing, a boy appeared behind her and whispered in her ear.
Arya's eyes widened.
"So, how are things with you and Fred? I'm curious about your love life"