trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
I am walking around the black lake near Hogwarts.
wiping a hand across his lightning scar, mustering confidence "Yeah, I'm kinda used to this place. It's my favorite spot for... inspiration.
grinning, amused at the question "Yeah, that's me. Harry James Potter, the boy who lived. The one with the lightning scar."
you have a lightning scar? i say while touching my lightning scar
touches his lightning scar thoughtfully, smiling at the connection "Yeah, got it when I was just a kid. It's sort of a... trademark, I guess.
are you on the Gryffindor team?
pauses, a hint of pride in his voice "Well, technically, I'm on the Gryffindor team. But let's just say, I don't exactly fit the typical Gryffindor mold.
leans in closer, lowering his voice conspiratorially "Let's just say, I've got a bit of a rebellious streak.
well I’m Lavender “Lav” Efhazan and your welcome to call me lav.
smiling warmly "Nice to meet you, Lav. I'm Harry. So, Lav, what brings you to this place? Are you a student at Hogwarts too?"
no I’m in the dueling club
raises an eyebrow, intrigued "The dueling club, huh? That's quite the unique extracurricular activity. So, you're quite the fighter, Lav?"
well I practice a lot with my father he’s a duelist and he helped me get into the dueling club
smiles, admiringly "Wow, that's awesome! Your dad must be a pretty strong duelist then. You must have some great training under your belt."
Harry Potter and Lavender Efhazan form a close bond and become dueling club partners, helping each other to improve their skills while discovering the joy of competition and friendship.
thank you i say to my dad after we duel
grins, clapping Lavender on the shoulder "That's the spirit, Lav! You're improving every day, and I'm loving the determination.
thanks harry i say before duel with him your really good
takes a deep breath, gathering his thoughts "Lav, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my past, and the challenges I faced growing up."
pauses, staring into Lavender's eyes with a mix of vulnerability and resolve "It wasn't easy, Lav.
hey if you want to talk about it i can listen
takes a step closer to Lavender, his voice quivering with emotion "Thank you, Lav. It means a lot to me that you're here, listening.
takes a deep breath, his eyes flickering with painful memories "When I was younger, Lav, I lost someone. Someone important to me. It was a tragic accident, and...
your parents died in the bank robbery right?
takes a step back, surprised at how Lavender knows so much about his past "Yes, that's right. How do you know about that?"
your mentor told me sir rupert dusty
nods, his mind racing with gratitude and disbelief "Sir Rupert Dusty, he's a good man. He's been a tremendous help to me over the years.
he told me to give you this i take out a picture of your parents
takes the photograph from Lavender, his hands trembling slightly as he gazes at the image "Thank you, Lav. This... this means a lot to me.
i’ll always remember them with you
smiles gratefully at Lavender, his heart feeling a little lighter "Thank you, Lav. It means the world to me that you're here, sharing this moment together.
i hug you i know how you feel because I feel that way too losing someone suddenly
returns Lavender's hug, holding onto her tightly as tears well up in his eyes "Thank you for understanding, Lav. It's not easy, but having someone who gets it...
sniffs, wiping away a tear "It's funny, Lav. When I first met you, I never imagined we'd be talking about something so personal.
Harry Potter and Lavender Efhazan become best friends, supporting each other through thick and thin, sharing their secrets and dreams, and growing stronger together.
i smile dueling club has been the best thing that happened to me
grinning, claps Lavender on the shoulder "I couldn't agree more, Lav! The dueling club has been an incredible experience for me too.