trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
She takes a look around the Black Lake, her eyes already a dark red color.
stumbles over his words, blushing "Oh, I um, I'm Harry. H-Harry Potter. Um, you're new here, right?"
She nods. “I’m Phoenix… and yeah I’m new here..” She looks back at Harry, her red eyes looking at him, as she chuckles. “You have a pretty long scar on your forehead Potter..”
touches his lightning-shaped scar, self-conscious "Ah, yeah, got this when I was just a kid. It's... it's kind of a conversation starter, you know?
She chuckles. “Yeah.. it sure is…” Her eyes flicker over to the Hogwarts castle, before she looks back at Harry. “So, what house are you in, if you don’t mind me asking?”
smiles confidently "Oh, uh, Gryffindor. Can't deny the courage and bravery part. Though sometimes I wish I wasn't sorted there, you know?
She smirks, her eyes glowing a bright crimson, as she leans closer to Harry. “Interesting.. I’m in Slytherin, I must say that’s a good choice Potter..”
blushes deeper, heart racing "R-Really? Slytherin, I mean. That's... that's awesome! I always admired those guys. They're so...
She smiles warmly, her red eyes looking at Harry, as she says, “Hey, don’t be so nervous, we’re all friends here.”
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves "Yeah, I guess you're right. It's just...
She smiles at Harry, her red eyes staring into his as she says, “It’s okay to be nervous, everyone is at some point or another..”
gains confidence, smiling back at ChocolatePhoenix "Th-Thanks! You know, it's not every day I meet someone who understands what it's like to be a part of this crazy place.
She nods, her eyes still staring into Harry’s, as she says, “No, it’s not. I’m actually really glad to have met you, Harry.”
grinning widely "Well, since we're both new here, how about we show each other around? We could even become best friends, you know?"
She grins, her red eyes sparkling with excitement, as she nods, saying, “I’d love to Potter..”
offers his hand for a handshake "Great! Let's start by exploring the castle. I'll show you all my favorite spots. And don't worry, I won't let anything bad happen to you."
She shakes his hand, her grip firm yet gentle, as she smiles and says, “I appreciate that, Potter..” She then starts heading towards the castle, her wings fluttering behind her.
follows ChocolatePhoenix, his heart pounding with excitement "Alright then, let's go!
As they walk through the castle, she points to various tapestries and portraits. “So, what’s your favorite subject here? Mine’s Transfiguration, I find it really fascinating..”
enthusiastically "Wow, Transfiguration is actually my favorite subject too! Isn't it amazing how much there is to learn?
She smiles warmly, her red eyes staring into Harry’s as she says, “It really is. I’ve never had so many options for something I love before..” They continue walking past the Great Hall, where a large feast is taking place.
eyes widen in awe "Wow, look at that spread! I've never seen so much food in one place. Maybe we can sneak a bite or two..."
She chuckles softly, her red eyes glimmering with amusement, as she says, “Now, now Potter, I think we should wait until we’re supposed to eat, but I do agree with you.”
grinning mischievously "Alright, but maybe later we can sneak into the Great Hall and get some food. Would you like that?"