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🏞️ Field Trip Vibes
It was finally Hogsmeade weekend — the first of the term. The third-years and above were buzzing, making plans to visit Honeydukes, Zonko's, and The Three Broomsticks.
Aarav, of course, had never submitted a permission form.
"But you're not even a third-year," Hermione frowned.
"I'm not even officially enrolled, Hermione," Aarav replied, wrapping a shawl made of stardust around his shoulders. "I go where the vibe takes me."
With a yawn and a stretch, Aarav casually stepped out of Hogwarts gates... and the Forbidden Forest parted respectfully to let him through.
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🛕 Street Food Setup
The moment he arrived in the quaint village, Aarav's fingers twitched. He tapped his thumb and ring finger together.
Boom.
A full-fledged magical food cart appeared next to the Shrieking Shack. It had brass pots glowing with holy fire, floating spice boxes, and a rotating tandoor that sang Bhajans.
A sign flashed:
> "Chill Devta's Chaat & Chai: Blessings Included!"
Locals and students flocked instantly. The scent was divine: ghee-roasted samosas, rose-laced kulfi, and sizzling pav bhaji with astral butter.
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🎭 Celebrity Drop-In
Madam Rosmerta came by, drawn by the smell. "What's this new stall? Some Diagon Alley brand?"
Aarav bowed. "Desi startup. Backed by Vishnu Ji. Zero funding, infinite blessings."
Even a few professors came by in disguise. One hooded figure ordered ten golgappas, then disappeared in a cloud of garlic.
"I swear that was Dumbledore," whispered Ron.
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🧃 Menu of Magic
Aarav offered dishes with side effects:
Paneer Butter Blast: Heals heartbreak (tested on a crying Hufflepuff)
Tandoori Tikka Tornado: Summons a mini cyclone for dramatic effect
Masala Chai of Calm: Silences raging professors for 30 minutes
Golgappa Roulette: One is spicy enough to give you brief astral projection
Students were lining up like it was the Triwizard Cup.
Draco Malfoy sneered from behind a butterbeer stall. "Cheap street food?"
Then he accidentally tasted Aarav's Kulfi of Clarity. Ten minutes later, he was sitting cross-legged and whispering,
> "I think… I think I'm the problem."
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📚 Hermione's Moral Crisis
Hermione stared at the floating food menu.
"This is clearly unsanctioned, Aarav! You're not following a single regulation!"
Aarav handed her a warm, golden Jalebi of Justice.
She hesitated. Bit into it.
Her eyes widened. She entered a state of bliss, then muttered, "Alright, maybe… just for the experience."
Five minutes later she was levitating in lotus pose, reading Hogwarts: A History in Sanskrit.
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🛍️ Bonus Bazaars
Aarav waved his hand and summoned extra shops around the cart:
A sari stall run by a talking peacock
An astrologer giving house-elf compatibility readings
A henna corner where tattoos told you your next three passwords
Even Fred and George whispered, "He's putting Zonko's out of business."
They begged Aarav to franchise.
"We'll call it DesiMagicCo," Fred offered.
"Or Chill Bites Unlimited," George added.
"I'll think about it," Aarav said. "Still testing my idli cannon launcher."
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⚡ Auror Confusion
Suddenly, a swirl of official robes arrived — an Auror patrol from the Ministry.
"Who authorized this magical market?"
Aarav greeted them with rose garlands and rasgullas. "Have some sweets, brothers."
They hesitated. Took a bite.
Poof.
The sweets temporarily unlocked their childhood memories. One Auror sat down and started crying about his lost toy broomstick.
Aarav patted his back. "Emotional detox. You're welcome."
The Aurors left ten minutes later, floating like happy clouds.
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🎤 Talent Show?
By evening, Aarav created a stage made of lotus petals and hosted:
> "Hogsmeade's Got Talent – Divine Edition"
Luna sang a song in Mermish. The audience grew gills.
Seamus did fire-breathing. Aarav cooled him with coconut water mid-performance.
Neville accidentally made plants grow out of the stage. Aarav turned it into a bonsai jungle lounge.
Aarav ended the night with a flute solo that made the moon come closer for a listen.
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🍲 Final Blessing
As stars lit up the Hogsmeade sky, Aarav packed up his cart. He whispered a mantra, and everything folded into a single brass box.
He handed out prasad boxes to everyone — magically warm, containing a laddu, a note of wisdom, and a tiny selfie of Aarav winking.
Ron opened his box. "Mine says: 'Trust your inner biryani.'"
Hermione got: "Time is an illusion. Chai is eternal."
Draco's said: "Forgive yourself. Also, moisturize."
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🛌 Return to Hogwarts
Back at Hogwarts, the students collapsed into beds, full and floaty. Everyone agreed:
> "Best Hogsmeade trip ever."
Meanwhile, Aarav floated into the sky on his Mayura, sighing softly.
"Life's too short not to have second helpings of gulab jamun."
He disappeared into the night with a soft echo of laughter and the fading scent of ghee.