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Relationship: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, and Ron Weasley – Hector Granger, Halesia Potter, and Regina Weasley
Prompt: (Trope) Genderbender
Regina Weasley frowned as she watched her best friend Halesia Potter enter the common room. The other witch looked paler than usual and her green eyes were darting around, mapping out a few escape routes. Watching her best friend, Regina was certain that Halesia hadn’t entered her name into the Goblet of Fire. Halesia was shying away from everyone and their attention, and it was likely she had a few escapes planned – to their dorm, from the common room, from the Gryffindor tower, and probably from Hogwarts as well.
Lifting her head, Regina easily caught her best friend’s eyes. She offered a small smile before nodding towards the staircase.
The look of relief on Halesia’s face made something in Regina’s stomach twist. The younger witch nodded and returned the smile.
Regina turned and pushed her way through the crowd to the staircase. She ignored the frowns thrown her way.
“Watch it!” hissed a dark-haired wizard in his sixth year.
Blue eyes narrowed as she stared at him.
The wizard flushed before turning away.
Regina rolled her eyes as she resumed walking to the staircase. She lingered by the staircase, looking over the crowd of her Housemates. Most of them were busy celebrating Halesia’s selection as the Fourth Champion.
It was a struggle not to sneer.
Honestly, people were too stupid sometimes.
Herself included.
For the better part of an hour, Regina was convinced that Halesia entered her name into the Goblet.
It was clear that Regina’s jealousy and insecurity were getting the better of her. Since they met, Regina and Halesia were nearly inseparable and they did most things together. She was upset that her best friend – her chosen sister – would do something like The Triwizard Tournament without her. Being excluded and ignored were two of her biggest insecurities and Halesia knew that better than anyone.
Growing up, Regina was often forgotten by her mum and ignored by her siblings. It was no secret that her mum’s favorite children were Percy and Ginny while her dad’s favorites were Bill and Ginny. Charlie took a special interest in the twins. Everyone else in the Weasley family had someone to look after them. Only Regina was alone.
A hand grasped her elbow making her tense as her wand slid into her right hand.
Turning, Regina relaxed a little. It was only Hector Granger.
The older wizard raised an eyebrow. He was used to Regina’s reflexes, she was quick with her wand.
“What’s the plan?” Hector asked.
Regina shrugged. “I’m still working on it,” she answered, “but the first step is trying to get Hales out of the Tournament.”
Hector nodded, looking serious. “I’ll get Nev and Kier to help me,” he stated.
“I’ll get Hales to write Padfoot and Moony,” she said, “and I’ll write everyone I know with journalism or law connections.” This might be the best time to send Percy a letter.
Hector nodded. He glanced around before leaning closer. “I think this is the perfect time to bring out my time-turner,” he whispered.
Regina was left stunned with her mouth partly opened.
Hector smirked before he headed to find his roommates.
Watching him walk away, Regina shook her head. That wizard did know how to surprise her from time to time. She had assumed Hector returned his time-turner last term.
“Re,” Halesia said, bumping her shoulder into her best friend’s.
“Hales,” the older witch greeted, reaching out and taking her best friend’s hand. She pulled the other witch up the stairs behind her.