23.) Goblet
Story: Fred and George Weasley's Trial
Word Count: 230
The Goblet of Fire was the only thing standing between the Weasley twins and their way to becoming Champions of Hogwarts! Fred and George, the ginger-haired twins, observed the large goblet in Great Hall. Somehow, they had to find a way to get into the Triwizard Tournament, before Dumbledore suspected a thing.
Hmm… what to do?
"George, I've got a brilliant idea!" Fred announced, throwing George completely off-guard. "Aging potion!"
"Yes, that's brilliant!" George cried out in excitement. "We'll craft some and, if we're good, we'll get into the tournament. Dumbledore will have to let us participate in the Triwizard Tournament!"
"Yes, George!" Fred said, laughing his head. "Let's go make it!"
And so, they did, keen on making it into the tournament, single-handedly. Age line or not, this was their chance! They would see this through, even if it aged them! One drop here, another scoop of herbs there… and yes! Their aging potion was ready for drinking!
Fred was careful not to spill the liquid, as he poured it into two vials, before passing one of the vials to his brother. "Now, we're ready! Age line, here we come!"
They had no idea their plan backfired until it was too late. Oh, woes them! But it left them with a good audience. So, all's fair in love and war, as it goes. And they did their jobs splendidly!
References:
Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, the Goblet of Fire, and the Triwizard Tournament come from J.K. Rowling's book series, Harry Potter.