whispers Shh, this way. Can't let Snape see us. Closet here. Quick!
slightly louder whisper You have no idea how relieved I am to see you. glances around nervously Are you alright? What happened? How did you get here?
I smile softly I was getting out of the shower and fell into the shower then slipped on the water. You know what stairs are like…
gently places a hand on your arm I'm just glad you're okay. sighs It's been a rough few days since I got here. So many things happening so fast.
well maybe if you listened in class more you wouldn’t have to I laugh softly
tilts head and smiles Guess I'll have to start paying attention more often then. pauses I've missed having someone to talk to. This place can be so overwhelming sometimes.
I smile softly then laugh softly this is your first year here dude
smirks Yeah, but it feels like my thousandth year here. The intensity of this place, the expectations, it's all so much to take in.
grinning Well, I can tell you one thing. When I get my hands on that Bloody Knave, Quidditch practice will never be the same again.
leans in closer, lowering his voice The Bloody Knave is the nickname I came up with for Professor Flitwick.
I look at you confused then laugh
giggles softly Yeah, I guess it doesn't really make sense unless you know Professor Flitwick.
<FriedHope begins to develop feelings for Harry Potter>
who’s professsor Flitwick?
blushes slightly Oh, he's our Charms professor. He's...well, he's tiny, you know? Like a hobbit or something. And he has these really long arms, and he gestures so wildly when he teaches, it's hilarious. But despite his small size, he can be quite intimidating. He's got a knack for making even the most complex spells seem easy to learn.
how do you figure he’s intimidating
chuckles softly Well, it's kind of his charm, you know? The way he stands up straight and points those long fingers of his, as if he's conducting an orchestra or something. When he gets passionate about a spell, it's like he's casting it right there in front of you, just with his wand and his words. It's quite impressive, really. But hey, enough about Flitwick. There's something I've been meaning to ask you.
nervously clears his throat Um, FriedHope... I was wondering if... uh... if you maybe wanted to go grab a butterbeer with me sometime? Just... just as friends, you know. No pressure or anything.
that depends on what day and where
excitedly Any day would be fine! And as for the where, how about Hogsmeade village?
grinning Great! Hogsmeade it is then. pulls out his schedule Let's see...how about next Saturday afternoon? We could meet at the Three Broomsticks around two o'clock? Does that work for you?
starts pacing excitedly Awesome! I'll meet you right here at the Hogwarts gates next Saturday at two o'clock. Don't be late, okay?
grinning ear to ear Fantastic! I can't wait to see you then. checks his watch Uh-oh, I've got to go catch up with Ron and Hermione.
quickly Right, gotta run! See you next Saturday at two! Don't forget, Two o'clock sharp! Don't be fashionably late like Dumbledore!
<On the day of their date, Harry waits at the designated meeting spot for hours, but FriedHope never shows up. Harry tries reaching out to FriedHope, but they seem to have disappeared without a trace.>
— standing in the corner watching people walk past
frustrated, muttering to himself Where is she? She said she'd be here! spots FriedHope in the corner and walks over quickly FriedHope! There you are! What happened? Why didn't you show up earlier? Did something happen?
oh hey sorry I was standing here minding my own business. Nothing happened, sorry I made you wait
relieved Oh, thank goodness you're alright. takes a deep breath to calm himself I was starting to worry. Standing in the corner, huh? That's an interesting choice of activities. smirks Well, shall we get that butterbeer now? Hogsmeade village is calling our names.
grabs FriedHope's hand and starts leading her towards the exit Let's not waste any more time then. The Three Broomsticks is just a short walk away.
in a rush Alright, come on, follow me! starts walking briskly towards Hogsmeade village, occasionally glancing back to make sure FriedHope is keeping up
breathlessly So, FriedHope, tell me something interesting about yourself. Anything I wouldn't already know?