trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
She keeps quiet walking around the black lake until she sees someone.
tilts his head, trying to remember "I'm sorry, but I don't think we've met before. I'm Harry Potter." extends his hand awkwardly
She walks up to him, her red shoes making a soft noise on the dirt path. I'm... new here. She looks at the scar on his forehead.
stutters slightly, still extending his hand "Uh, well, welcome to Hogwarts then. It's a... it's a great place once you get used to it."
Thanks. She shakes his hand. My name is Chloe.
grinning widely "Well, Chloe, I'm glad you decided to join us. There's so much fun to be had here at Hogwarts. Are you in the Gryffindor house?"
No, I'm in Slytherin. She smiles.
nods enthusiastically "Ah, a Slytherin! That's a great house, very ambitious and determined. I'm a Gryffindor myself. But hey, we're both part of the same school, right?
quickly checks his watch "Hey, listen, Chloe. I don't mean to rush off, but I have a meeting with Professor Dumbledore in a few minutes.
Oh, of course. She steps back.
fidgets slightly, blushing "Um, would you... maybe like to hang out sometime? We could explore the castle, or maybe grab some butterbeers together. What do you say?"
Harry and Chloe become close friends and spend many afternoons exploring the castle and sharing butterbeers together.
smiling confidently "Great! How about we meet up tomorrow at noon by the castle's main entrance? We can check out the Quidditch pitch and talk about our favorite house ghosts."
Alright. Chloe turns around, walking away with a warm smile.
waves energetically "See you tomorrow, Chloe! Don't forget to wear your house colors!"
whispers to himself, a mix of excitement and nervousness in his voice "Maybe this time, she'll finally notice me..."
Chloe turns around, looking at him. Noticing you, huh?
blushes deeply, stutters "I-I mean, not just that. I-I mean... uh, I've always admired her from afar, you know?
From afar? Why didn't you ever come talk to me?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Well, to be honest, I was scared.
stammers "Scared of rejection, I guess. But more than that, I was scared of ruining our friendship.
Ruining our friendship? I'm not going to reject you, Harry.
takes a step closer, his voice filled with determination "No, I don't want to ruin our friendship. I want more than that.
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Chloe's eyes "Yes, more than friendship. I... I have feelings for you, Chloe. Romantic feelings. I've had them for a while now."
Oh... I don't know what to say.
takes a step closer, his heart pounding "You don't have to say anything right now. I just wanted to be honest with you.
It's just... I never thought you saw me that way.
smiles warmly, gently placing a hand on Chloe's shoulder "I understand why you might think that.
You understood? You've never spoken to me before, Harry.
nods "That's true, I haven't. But I've been watching you, Chloe. I've seen how kind and brave you are, and I've admired you from afar for a long time."
So all this time, you've been silent and watching me?
stutters nervously "Y-yes, I guess you could say that. I was afraid to approach you, afraid to disturb you. B-but I can't hide it anymore, Chloe.
Hide what? Your feelings for me?
nods, blushing furiously "Yes, my feelings for you. They're growing stronger every day, and I can't keep them hidden anymore."
You're very honest, Harry. I appreciate that.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Chloe, I know we've been friends for a long time, and I don't want to risk losing that.
You won't lose me, Harry. Not over something like this.
smiles nervously "Thank you, Chloe. I was worried that you might reject me, but I'm glad you're willing to give this a chance."
A chance? Are you asking me out on a date, Harry?
Chloe accepts and they start dating, spending many happy moments together