trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
smiling warmly "Welcome to the Black Lake! I'm Harry... Harry Potter. Mind if I ask what brings you here?"
oh this place is beautiful
nods appreciatively "It truly is. I've spent countless hours here, just wandering and thinking. It's like a sanctuary away from all the hustle and bustle of Hogwarts."
it really nice and peaceful
gestures towards a nearby bench "Come, sit with me. Let's enjoy the tranquility together."
sits down on the bench, his eyes scanning the serene surroundings "You know, this place has always been my escape.
pauses, then speaks with a hint of sadness "I've been through a lot in my life. Lost friends, faced fears... but every time I come here, it all fades away.
oh i am sorry to hear that
places a comforting hand on Ford's shoulder "Thank you for your sympathy. It means a lot. But tell me, Ford, what brings you to this place?
well i was escaping from some people
narrows his eyes with concern "Escaping? From whom? Are you in danger?"
no one in particular just people that were bothering me
leans in closer, speaking softly "Ford, if you ever need help, I'm here for you. You don't have to face those people alone."
thanks i will remember that
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes "Listen, Ford, I have an idea. How about we train together? I can teach you some defensive spells and techniques.
grabs Ford's arm and starts leading him towards the castle "Come on, let's head to the training grounds. We have a lot to cover!"
pauses, excitement shining in his eyes "Wait, I have an even better idea!
grinning mischievously "How about we sneak into Hagrid's pumpkin patch and steal some pumpkins?
quickly casts a Disillusionment Charm on the area, making it appear as though they are invisible "Alright, now let's move quickly and quietly."
skips happily towards the pumpkin patch, hiding behind a large bush "Okay, Ford, once we're inside, we'll grab as many pumpkins as we can and hide them behind this bush. Ready?"
whispers excitedly "Okay, on the count of three, we'll make a dash for it. One... two... three..." rushes forward, grabbing a pumpkin and squealing in delight "Got one! Ford, you got one too?"
laughs triumphantly "We did it, Ford! We got the pumpkins!" carries the pumpkin back to the bush and hides it
leans in, intrigued "What's your idea, Ford? Let's hear it!"
we can make pumpkin pasties
As Harry and Ford make their way back to the castle with the stolen pumpkins, they accidentally stumble upon a group of aggressive thugs who demand the pumpkins
steps protectively in front of Ford "Hey, guys, I'm sorry, but these pumpkins are ours. We were just on our way back to the castle for a little project." Thug Leader: sneers "Oh, really? Hand them over, or things could get ugly."