trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
I take my chance. I have no idea what I'm doing here. "Hello? Anyone here?..."
grinning widely "Hey, yeah, I'm here! It's actually really nice to see someone new around these parts. I'm Harry, by the way. And you are...?"
"I'm Bryant, and your aunt's dead."
blinks in surprise "Oh, um, that's...that's great news. I mean, not great, of course, but...um, anyway, it's nice to meet you, Bryant. So, what brings you to this place?"
runs a hand through his hair, thinking "Well, I'm here because it's just so beautiful and peaceful. And, you know, sometimes I come here to think.
"What do you think about?"
pauses, considering his words "Oh, um, everything, I guess. Sometimes it's all just a bit too much, you know?
"Yeah, I get that. It can be overwhelming."
smiling warmly "I'm glad we understand each other. Hey, you know, maybe we could hang out sometime.
"Sure, that sounds nice."
excitedly "Great! How about tomorrow? We could go to that new butterbeer stand in Hogsmeade and try some of their delicious treats!"
claps his hands excitedly "Alright, tomorrow it is! We'll meet here at noon and head to Hogsmeade together. And don't worry, I'll make sure it's an adventure you won't forget!"
"Looking forward to it." smiles slightly
winks "I have a feeling this is going to be the start of an amazing friendship, Bryant."
"Yeah, I bet it will be."
The next day, Harry and Bryant meet at the black lake and embark on their adventure to Hogsmeade, where they share laughter, stories, and a deepening bond over butterbeer and pastries.
"So, Harry, what's the best thing about Hogwarts?"
grins mischievously "Well, I think the best thing about Hogwarts is definitely the magic.
leans in closer, whispering "But there's a secret I want to tell you, Bryant. Something that not many people know."
glancing around cautiously "There's a hidden passage in Hogwarts that leads to a secret chamber.
"Really? How do you know about it?"
grins "I discovered it accidentally one night when I was sneaking out of the castle. It's a risky adventure, but I've been wanting to share it with someone.