The secret base was finally completely tidied up. The medicinal herbs he had planted were growing exceptionally well, and the cabin's space, defenses, and decorations had all been properly arranged. Roy figured it was time to invite his friends over for a visit.
After classes ended on Friday afternoon, no one was guarding the Forbidden Forest side. They had agreed to meet in the courtyard. By the time Roy, Cedric, and the others arrived, the Weasley Twins had already been waiting for ages.
Those two simply could not sit still. Waiting obediently for people was practically torture for them. When Roy walked over, he saw them sprawled across a stone bench, staring blankly at the clouds overhead in sheer boredom.
Roy's eminently punchable face entered Fred's view, carrying a teasing grin.
"Looks like you two really have nothing better to do. Didn't I say we were meeting in the castle courtyard at three-thirty? It's only three-fifteen. I thought we were the ones who were early."
Fred struggled up from the stone bench and looked at Cedric, Connor, and the others behind Roy. He asked with a face full of confusion.
"By the way, why did you suddenly call all of us here? Don't tell me it's your birthday today? Let me make this clear first—I didn't prepare any gifts for you."
George got to his feet as well and somehow produced a large Dungbomb, which he stuffed directly into Roy's hand.
"Here. This is the only present the two of us have that's worth giving. Consider it your birthday gift."
Roy tossed the Dungbomb straight back to George with a look of disgust. Wearing a somewhat smug expression, he spoke mysteriously to the others.
"Tch. When Bee Bro calls you over, it's definitely for something huge. Here, one for each