Sweets for the Sweet

Disclaimer: I have no claim to any part of the Harry Potter universe, and should you actually be reading this, J. K. Rowling, I hope you feel flattered, not ready to sue. :D

Response to the Halloween Collection Competition challenge by Screaming Faeries and the Uheard Of Pairing challenge by Holly The Sparkling Unicorn

Prompt(s): (feeling) anxiety

Word Count: 121


The first time Gabrielle Delacour set eyes on Astoria Greengrass was after she'd been rescued from the Lake by Harry Potter, just after the second task. The brunette wasn't cheering like most of the spectators, or feigning disinterest like the rest: anxious brown eyes fastened on the quarter-Veela's vibrant blue ones, almost frightening in their intense concern for the stranger. Gabrielle reeled, ignoring her sister's praise of the Potter boy (not that Gabrielle wasn't grateful! But Fleur did fawn so). Gabrielle flashed a brilliant smile at her would-be friend, and Astoria returned it - if less easily, with no less fervor. The French girl resolved to find out more about the other, touched by the care the Hogwarts attendee displayed.