19. Fruitcake

"Do you ever stop eating?" asked one of the older Gryffindors, their eyes wide at the sight of the first-year boy who, although the majority of those in the dining hall had started making their departure, was still zealously shoveling food into his mouth.

"Wha'? I'm still 'ungry," Logan replied defensively, his words muffled by a mouthful of food as he hastily reached for his next helping of fruitcake. Hands navigated their way between the mountain of plates containing the remnants of enormous legs of turkey, gravy-covered mashed potatoes, and various delicacies that had been prepared by the house-elves that evening.

Sable's voice chimed in with a casual explanation to the older student, "This is normal for him. You'll get used to it."

"He's a bottomless pit," added Vera nonchalantly, a hint of amusement in her tone. "Just don't feed him after midnight."

Curiosity crept into the older student's expression. "Why? What happens if you —"

A sudden, resounding belch interrupted any further inquiry, emanating loudly from Logan's mouth. Unfazed, he continued his relentless assault on the feast, his voracious appetite seemingly insatiable.

"He takes on his gremlin form and causes mass mayhem," Vera quipped, a smirk playing on her lips.

Featured Characters:
Sable Armstrong (SilverTiger)
Vera Thanatos (Chelliephone)