A woman of grace and talent, Iola-Colette Bouchard earned another award last night as she stepped onto the platform and duelled her way to victory to become Europe's Junior Champion Duelist.

Only 16, Iola showed great skill as she pulled out spell after spell in a speed un-measured to beat out her Italian competition, Alessandro Rissi.

But is this too good to be true? Iola-Colette seems to simply be magnificent at all that she attempts, rising to challenge after challenge relentlessly. A model student and Keeper for the Quiberon Quafflepunchers when not subbing for the French National Team, now a girl moving on to become one of the most renown duellist of her time, it appears there is nothing that can stand in her way.

A chat with the girl's mother, Aveline Bouchard, has given us all insight into the laid back and uncommitted approach that the daughter takes.

"My daughter is just very talented. There is not much to be said about it," was all the mother had to say on the matter.

With the new school year about the to start, we can only hope for an inside source at Beauxbaton Academy to give us the latest scoop, but you must not worry over that, Iola is said to attend the Quidditch World Cup to support her dear friend --

"Can you believe this rubbish?" Hermione asked, tossing the Daily Prophet back on the table.

The boys across from her looked up, Ron's mouth full. "What?" They asked in unison, completely unaware of what could have angered the girl.

"Look at this!" Hermione gestured at the paper. "Junior Champion Dueler as well as some Quidditch star? Every time I hear of her she's done something new. They can't seriously believe she's accomplished all this herself."

"Any right-minded bloke wouldn't believe Harry's done all he has," Ron argued around a mouthful of his breakfast.

"Iola-Colette is just a talented witch, Hermione. It's not that big a deal." Ginny intervened as she sat done, snatching up the paper to read the article herself.

There was a crash from upstairs and a thump. Silence followed for just a moment before there was a stampede of heavy feet that came flying down the many stairs of the home.

Fred and George practically dived down the steps, already dressed and ready for the Cup, and skid into the kitchen with a huff and beaming smile.

"Did you say-" Fred began, George continued, "Iola-Colette?"

"Oh boy," Ginny mumbled, pulling the paper up higher to hide her face.

The look on their faces was a little frightening to Hermione, but not more so than to the Weasley siblings that knew already what was far too late to prevent.

Harry said," Yes, why?"

The twins grinned, speaking at the same time. "Because I'm her number one fan."

Fred and George blink, turning to one another. "Hey!"

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A cute, fun little opening little prologue before everything sticks to Iola's perspective.

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2018-05-21