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    The year was 1994 and Fred Weasley was feeling optimistic, but that was no surprise. He couldn't possibly foresee all that the next four years would hold, the ways his life would swell and twist. He had no idea the ways in which the smallest of choices, seemingly insignificant moments, could shape everything to come.

    Or, Fred and Hermione are separated from the rest of the group during the Death Eater attack at the Quidditch World Cup and this small change profoundly impacts not only the two people whom it concerns but the events that unfold over the next four years.

    Cover art by the lovely CarrotTales :)

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    Mystery Work

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    This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!

    27 Sep 2025

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    Fred Weasley is all light and colour—a kaleidoscope, iridescent. Soul marks blooming across his skin like constellations.

    Hermione Granger is quiet gravity—storm-watched and still, full of unspoken lightning. Her soul marks are few, hidden, and carefully chosen.

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    Five years of emotional repression and avoidance vs. one accidental touch.

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    “Accomplished.”
    “Beautiful.”
    “Charming.”
    “Diligent.”
    “Exciting.”

    They were huddled near the common room fire, their hands bathing in bowls of Murtlap Essence, easing the painful cuts from the pink abomination's evil black quill. Since they couldn't play Exploding Snap one handed, Hermione had suggested a muggle game. After several rounds, only Fred and the plucky witch remained.

    “Fierce."
    “Gifted."
    “Heroic.”
    “Intelligent.”
    “Judicious.”

    Hermione tilted her head in a small nod of acknowledgement, and Fred couldn't help feeling proud. He hadn't expected a simple game to give him a chance to show the brightest witch of their age... and subject of his mostly secret crush... that he wasn't just a joker. But he wasn't complaining either. If he got to compliment her too, that was a bonus.

    Author's note:
    This is an edit/update of a story I originally wrote back in 2019, I think. I had a few messages on Tumblr about when I was going to bring this back, and I apologise to anyone who's been waiting for this work to be re-uploaded.
    Please note, rude comments will not be published. If you don't like the content, understand this wasn't written for you and move on.

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    A retelling of The Hunger Games from Peeta's perspective

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