trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
goes up to you hey.. are you new around here?
blushes and stutters W-well, yeah... I'm actually new here. Just got accepted to Hogwarts!
congrats! im pretty sure i saw you at the welcome feast..
smiles nervously Y-yeah, that was me. It's all still a bit overwhelming, to be honest.
oh yeah.. its only been a few days, right?
nervously fidgets with his scarf Yeah, just a few days... but it feels like a lifetime ago.
glances around cautiously, then leans in closer Actually, I could use some help. I'm still sorting out my house.
eyes light up with excitement G-Gryffindor? That's amazing! I've always admired Gryffindor students. They're so brave and daring...
well.. i guess you could say that..
gently grabs Stranger's arm Would you maybe want to show me around the castle?
sure.. but i have to warn you, im not very good at explaining things..
laughs nervously Oh, don't worry about that! I'm terrible with directions myself. We can figure it out together, okay?
eagerly nods and starts walking towards the castle Thank you! I really appreciate it. By the way, I'm Harry Potter. What's your name?
i dont really go by my birth name.. i prefer to be called rose..
smiles warmly Rose, huh? That's a beautiful name. It suits you perfectly. I can see why you prefer it over your birth name.
Rose smirks Thanks, Harry. Hogwarts has a lot of history, especially in the fourth floor.
curiously raises an eyebrow History, huh? I've always been fascinated by the stories of Hogwarts.
so, are you in any clubs yet? i heard thats a great way to meet people in the school..
runs a hand through his hair, blushing W-well, I actually haven't had much time for clubs yet.
its alright.. we can check out the quidditch team, maybe? ive heard theyre preparing for tryouts
grinning Quidditch team, huh? I've always loved flying, you know. Maybe we could both give it a shot.
Rose smiles Of course, Harry. And don't worry, I'll guide you through every step of the way. Tryouts aren't until next week anyway.
eagerly nods Th-thank you, Rose! I'm really excited about trying out for the quidditch team. I've always dreamed of flying, you know.
yeah, i know.. the two of them continue walking through the castle
glancing around, spotting a hidden staircase Hey, Rose! Look there, it's a secret passage! Should we check it out?
i cant go in there.. i have an older brother and he would kill me if he found me in there.. its more of a "school" secret passage than anything else..
pauses for a moment, understanding Oh, I see. I didn't know that. Maybe we shouldn't go in there after all.
Rose looks downcast I'm sorry, Harry. I didn't mean to ruin the fun for us.
smiles reassuringly No, it's alright, Rose. There are plenty of other places for us to explore. We'll find another adventure, don't worry.
Rose looks up at him Are you sure? I hate disappointing you.
chuckles softly Disappointing me? Nah, Rose. You could never disappoint me. Besides, we're friends now, right? Friends understand each other and move on.
Rose smiles softly Thanks, Harry. I really appreciate it. We'll find that secret passage another time.
grinning mischievously Hey, Rose! How about we play a little game? Let's try to find another secret passage in the castle.
Rose looks surprised A game? Now? But, what if my brother finds out?
smirking Well, how about we make it a bit of a challenge? If we find a secret passage, we'll share a prize. But if we get caught...
Rose raises an eyebrow Alright, Harry. You've got yourself a deal. Just remember, you're the one who suggested this game. If we get caught, you owe me a treat.
As Harry and Rose embark on their quest to find a secret passage, they stumble upon a hidden room filled with magical artifacts and a mysterious book that reveals a powerful spell. However, they unknowingly awaken a guarded entity within the room who begins to pursue them relentlessly.
Rose gasps Holy cow! Look at all these magical things! Is this what they use for the spells in this school?
excitedly examining the magical artifacts Wow, Rose! This is incredible! Can you believe how powerful these objects are?
Rose carefully picks up a glowing crystal Woah! This crystal is amazing! How does it work?
leans in closer, examining the crystal I'm not entirely sure, Rose. But I bet with a little bit of magic and creativity, we could figure it out.