The Weasley Twins looked around the Room of Requirement in amazement.
"Wow. Ron told us ages ago that you didn't live in the Slytherin Common Room."
"Brilliant, Will. I bet you've got the coolest place to live of any student at Hogwarts."
"That's thanks to Hogwarts, not me. I just found a magical room." Will smiled and picked up a blue jug, pouring them each a glass of cold orange juice. It was a simple Alchemical Item Hobert had given him.
Hogwarts didn't have refrigerators. Hobert had said Will could use the jug to chill wine.
The two of them stared at the jug, their eyes lighting up. "A Chilling Jug. Classic alchemy."
The Weasley Twins were fascinated by Alchemical Items. If Hogwarts had offered Alchemy Class, they would surely have been among its best students.
"If you want one, I'll give you one in a few days."
The Twins might have been short on money, but they had their pride. "No, no. You've already helped us. We can't take it."
Before Will could respond, they hurriedly changed the subject. "By the way, Will, how did you find this place?"
"I was wandering around one day and walked past it a few times." Will gave a vague laugh. He could hardly tell them he'd known it was here all along.
"You're a natural at sneaking around at night, Will."
"And the professors have given you permission to be out after dark. Sure you won't help us hunt for more of Hogwarts' treasures?"
"I'd better not. I don't have the time. I've got extra lessons all seven days of the week now." Will simply couldn't be in two places at once.
"What a shame." George shook his head gently, as though a treasure had slipped through his fingers.
Then George turned