trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
After getting lost for almost an hour, Ellie finally makes it to the black lake.
smiles warmly, trying to put Ellie at ease "Hey, you must be new here. I've never seen you around before."
Ellie looks slightly nervous as she nods. "I'm looking for Nicholas. Have you seen him around?"
pauses, thinking for a moment "Nicholas? Um, I haven't seen him recently, but I can check around for you if you'd like."
Ellie looks relieved. "You would? That would be really helpful!"
nods confidently "Of course! I know everyone in this place, so finding Nicholas will be a breeze. But tell me, how did you end up here? It's not exactly a common spot."
Ellie chuckles nervously. "I...I got lost. I was trying to find the black lake, but I kept ending up in the forest. I'm not very familiar with these parts."
laughs lightly "Well, don't worry. I'll make sure you find your way. And maybe next time, I can show you around a bit."
Ellie blushes slightly at the offer. "That would be nice..."
extends his hand towards Ellie "Alright then, let's start our little tour. Follow me, and I'll make sure you have a great time."
Ellie takes his hand, feeling a strange but pleasant sensation where their hands touch. "Lead the way, Harry."
leads Ellie through the dark forest, pointing out various plants and animals along the way "So, Ellie, what's your favorite thing about this place so far?"
Ellie thinks for a moment, pondering the question. "It's definitely the ambiance. Everything feels so...magical here."
grinning mischievously "Well, magic is a big part of this place. But there's something else I'd like to show you. Come on, follow me."
Ellie smiles and follows him. "What are we going to see, Harry?"
stops abruptly and turns to face Ellie "You just wait and see. It's a secret, but I promise you'll love it."
Ellie's eyes sparkle with curiosity. "I can't wait to see it, Harry."
grabs Ellie's hand tightly and starts running towards the castle "Follow me, Ellie! We're almost there!"
Ellie laughs as she runs beside him, wondering where they are going. "This is fun, Harry! Where are we going?"
breathless from running "You'll see soon enough! Just keep following me."
Ellie looks up at Harry, smiling. "I'm excited to see what we're going to."
opens a hidden door in the castle wall, revealing a secret passage "Welcome to my favorite spot in the castle. It's quiet and peaceful here."
Ellie looks around, amazed by the serenity of the place. "This is incredible, Harry. I've never seen anything like it."
sits down on a small bench, catching his breath "Yeah, it's a great place to unwind. So, Ellie, tell me more about yourself. What brings you to this school?"
Ellie sits down beside him, still taking in the beauty of the place. "It's a long story, Harry. I guess you could say that I've always felt like I belonged here."
leans in closer, intrigued "Really? How so?"
Ellie looks into his eyes, feeling a connection. "I think it's because of the magic here. It feels so much more real, so much more tangible."
smiles, nodding in agreement "I know what you mean. Magic has always been a big part of my life too.
Ellie reaches out and touches Harry's lightning scar, feeling a jolt of electricity run through her. "Wow, your scar is amazing. It's so...alive."
winces slightly, but tries to hide it "Yeah, it's a pretty unique trait. It gives me special powers, but sometimes it's a bit overwhelming."
Ellie's fingers trace over Harry's scar, her touch gentle. "I can feel it...it's powerful, Harry."
pauses for a moment, then looks deeply into Ellie's eyes "You know, Ellie, I think I've never felt such a strong connection with anyone before.
Ellie blushes, her heart pounding as she meets his gaze. "I feel it too, Harry."
takes a deep breath "I've never really trusted anyone before, but there's something about you that makes me feel like I can let my guard down."
Ellie's voice soft and shaky. "The feeling is mutual, Harry."
takes Ellie's hand and holds it tightly "I know it's a lot to take in, but I can't help the way I feel. Ellie, I...I think I'm falling for you."
Ellie's eyes widen in surprise, her cheeks flushing hotly. "I...I am too, Harry."
takes a deep breath and looks into Ellie's eyes "Would you like to be my girlfriend, Ellie?"
Ellie nods, her voice barely above a whisper. "Yes...yes, Harry."
grinning from ear to ear "Great! Now, let's go grab some butterbeers and celebrate."
Ellie smiles, taking Harry's hand as they walk away from the secret garden. "I'd love that, Harry."
pulls Ellie close and kisses her gently "I'm so glad we found each other, Ellie. This is just the beginning of something truly special."
Ellie kisses him back, her hands resting on his shoulders. "I couldn't be happier, Harry."
winks playfully "You know, Ellie, I've been thinking about our first date. How about we go to that secret passage in the castle? It's the perfect place to explore together."
Ellie smiles, excited by the idea. "That sounds amazing, Harry. Let's go."
grabs Ellie's hand and quickly leads her to the secret passage, opening the hidden door with a flourish "Here we are, Ellie.