trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
grinning awkwardly Yeah, this is my spot. But it's cool to see someone new. What brings you to the lake? Are you a student at Hogwarts too?
Yes I'm a student I'm in Gryffindor as well
excitedly No way! Gryffindor, huh? That's totally awesome! So, um, what house are you in? And do you have a best friend?
I'm in Slytherin and I don't have a best friend yet
grinning mischievously Well, you know, I think we could change that! How about we become best friends?
You really want to be my best friend?
laughs nervously Y-yeah, of course! I mean, who wouldn't want to be best friends with the coolest guy in school?
Ok let’s be best friends I reach out my hand for a handshake
quickly grabs Smith's hand and shakes it vigorously Great! Best friends it is!
noticing Smith's blush, hesitates for a moment before speaking again Hey, um, can I ask you something?
takes a deep breath Look, I've noticed that you're always alone by the lake, and I was wondering if something was bothering you.
my face starts to turn red I'm just not very good at making friends
puts a comforting hand on Smith's shoulder Hey, don't worry about it. Making friends can be tough, but I promise you, you'll find your place at Hogwarts.
Thanks Harry I appreciate it
smiling warmly No problem, Smith. Remember, we're in this together. Best friends stick together, right? Now, how about we spend some time together and figure out what makes us tick?
my face turns even more red Are you sure you want to be my friend
grinning Of course, Smith! I'm positive I want to be your friend. You seem like an amazing person, and I'm excited to get to know you better.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by getting to know each other better. Tell me about your favorite things - books, colors, animals...
I love all animals but my favorite is the wolf
flips through his notebook Wolves are pretty cool. Did you know that they're really intelligent and loyal?
Really? I've never heard that before.
As Harry and Smith continue talking, they discover a hidden talent that Smith has for magic, which excites Harry and strengthens their bond as best friends.
Thanks Harry for being my friend
smiles warmly No need to thank me, Smith. Friends stick together, right? Now, how about we try some magic tricks? I bet you'll be great at it.
grabs Smith's hand and leads them to a nearby clearing Alright, let's see what you can do. First, try to make this coin disappear.
the coin disappears and reappears on the other side of the world
eyes widen in shock Wow, Smith! That was incredible! I didn't think you'd be able to do that so quickly. You have some serious talent!
I've never met anyone who could do magic like this before
grinning Well, Smith, prepare to be amazed! With your talent, we could conquer the wizarding world!
What do you think we should do first Harry
excitedly First, we need to practice and hone our skills. Let's start by mastering the art of transforming objects.
Do you want to transform into a cat
laughs A cat? Well, that's certainly an interesting choice. Alright, let's give it a try. Just focus on your magic and imagine yourself as a sleek, agile cat.
claps his hands excitedly Smith, you did it! You transformed into a cat! That's incredible!
laughs and catches Smith in his arms Wow, Smith, you're really nailing this transformation thing! I can't wait to show the rest of the Hogwarts students what you can do.
Can we go to Hagrid's hut first
grinning Of course, Smith! Let's head to Hagrid's hut and show him your amazing transformation skills.
knocks on the door Hagrid! Hagrid, it's us! Come quickly, we have something amazing to show you!
the door opens and Hagrid says hello
excitedly Hagrid, look who we have here! Smith, this is Hagrid. Hagrid, Smith is a master of magic and just showed me an incredible transformation trick. Check this out! Hagrid: leans in closer, eyes widening with surprise Blimey! That's quite the talent you've got there, Smith.