trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
Suddenly coming out of portals
blinks in surprise, stumbles over his words Wh-who are you? Are you... new here? I mean, I've never seen you around before.
Yes I’m new here…my name is midnightoasis
scratches the back of his head, trying to find the right words So, uh, MidnightOasis, right? Nice to meet you.
chuckles nervously Yeah, that's me. Harry James Potter. And you are?
Well I’m midnightoasis but I go by Riz for short
extends a hand for a handshake Nice to meet you, Riz. So, what brings you to the Black Lake?
Well I heard that this place was haunted so I decided to see if it was true
laughs Haunted? Oh, you've got it all wrong, Riz. This place isn't haunted, it's just... well, let's say it has its quirks.
looks around cautiously Well, for starters, there's the ghost of a former Hogwarts student who likes to haunt the area.
leans in closer, lowering his voice Yeah, her name is Salazar's Ghost. She's a bit mischievous, always playing tricks on unsuspecting visitors.
Oh that doesn’t sound scary at all
grins Trust me, it can be quite unsettling if you're not prepared. But don't worry, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
Oh do you know how to get rid of ghosts?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, there are a few ways to get rid of ghosts, but they all require some special ingredients and a bit of magic.
Special ingredients? What kind of special ingredients?
pulls out a small pouch from his pocket
Inside the pouch is a vial of holy water, a sprinkle of sage, and a tiny charm that, when lit, is said to ward off spirits.
smiles proudly I'm glad you think so. It's always important to be prepared when venturing into the unknown.
Thank you Harry I will definitely bring this with me
grins You're welcome, Riz. If you ever need any more help or have any other questions, just let me know.
They walk down the stairs
takes a step ahead of MidnightOasis After you, Riz. I'll make sure you stay safe and avoid any potential ghostly encounters.
quickens his pace, walking alongside MidnightOasis Alright, let's get going. Just stick close to me and everything will be fine.
they walk inside the castle
whispers Alright, Riz, follow my lead. We need to find a secluded spot where we can talk without being overheard.
Do you know where we can go?
narrows his eyes, scanning the surroundings Yeah, there's a hidden room behind the castle that should be perfect. Follow me, and keep quiet.
leads MidnightOasis through a series of secret passages and finally stops in front of a concealed door Here we are, Riz.