By the start of February, Hogwarts had already begun to change.
Pink decorations crept into the corridors.
Heart-shaped banners floated near the ceilings.
Even the suits of armor had been charmed to hold roses instead of weapons.
And at the center of it all—
The Weasley twins' operation had officially begun.
Fred and George wasted no time unveiling their Valentine's Day Special Collection.
Love-note delivery paper airplanes that sang confessions.
Perfumed smoke bombs that formed floating hearts.
Chocolate boxes that recited poetry when opened.
And, of course, their best-seller—
"Courage Potions."
A harmless brew that boosted confidence just enough for nervous students to finally confess.
Alexander helped behind the scenes—handling logistics, inventory, security, and restocking.
Business exploded instantly.
Lines formed.
Galleons flowed.
Fred called it "romance capitalism."
George called it "seasonal emotional monetization."
Alexander just called it profitable.
While helping the twins, Alexander had also been making plans of his own.
Valentine's Day meant something this year.
And there was only one person he had in mind.
Cho Chang.
It wasn't because they were both Asian.
That thought barely registered.
He liked her because—
She was smart.
Calm.
Never complained during difficult lessons.
And she was already pretty… the kind of quiet beauty that would only grow with time.
He thought about it logically, as he did most things.
Might as well let me be her first love…
Better than her dating Cedric Diggory… just for him to die later.
This wasn't about changing fate.
He genuinely liked her.
So he planned carefully.
Finally—
Valentine's Day arrived.
The castle turned into controlled chaos.
Confessions happened everywhere.
Hallways.
Courtyards.
Even outside the Great Hall.
Many girls approached Alexander throughout the day with chocolates, letters, and gifts.
He politely declined each one.
Calmly and Respectfully.
But word spread quickly.
So instead…
The gifts started being delivered to his dorm through his roommates.
Boxes piled up.
Notes stacked.
Fred joked that he should start charging storage fees.
As the day went on, Alexander observed the twins' Courage Potions in action.
Boys everywhere were drinking them.
Some confessed boldly—only to be rejected seconds later.
Others succeeded.
Cheers erupted.
Friends celebrated.
A few dramatic crying scenes unfolded near the courtyard.
Watching it all, Alexander had a brief thought.
Maybe I just changed the future.
If people got together earlier… timelines shifted…
But he shrugged it off.
Fate was flexible.
He didn't care enough to analyze every ripple.
By dinner, the Great Hall glowed in soft candlelight.
Floating hearts drifted overhead.
Couples sat closer than usual.
Cho sat beside Alexander, quieter than normal.
He turned slightly.
"Hey," he said casually. "After dinner, come with me. I got a Valentine's Day gift for you."
Cho froze.
Her face turned red almost instantly.
"O-Okay," she said softly.
After dinner, Alexander asked her to follow him.
Once they were clear of the crowds, he cast a Disillusionment Charm over both of them.
Their bodies blurred into near invisibility.
Cho blinked in surprise but followed without question.
They climbed staircase after staircase…
Higher…
Until they reached the Astronomy Tower.
The doors opened.
Moonlight poured across the stone floor.
The night sky stretched endlessly above them.
At the center stood a small decorated table.
Candles rested neatly on top.
Alexander guided Cho forward and cast a small fire spell.
Candles lit one by one.
Warm light mixing with silver moonlight.
At the center of the table lay a large parchment:
To Cho — To Our First Valentine's Day Together
Cho read it slowly.
Then looked up.
"First?" she asked.
Alexander nodded.
"Yes."
He stepped closer, gently taking both her hands.
His voice remained calm—but softer.
"Will you become my girlfriend?"
Cho froze completely.
Face burning red as she looked down, unable to speak.
Seconds passed.
She didn't pull away.
Didn't refuse.
Alexander gave a faint smile.
"I'll take it as a yes."
He leaned forward and kissed her gently on the forehead.
Soft. Brief. Sincere.
Cho's shoulders tensed slightly—but she stayed.
He released one of her hands and guided her to the tower window.
"Look," he said. "Last gift."
Cho lifted her gaze to the night sky.
Beautiful on its own.
Then Alexander spoke again—
"Peeves… It's showtime."
Peeves popped into view instantly, grinning wildly.
"Yes, sir!"
Then—
BOOM!