hogwarts · wizarding world · new student · reserved · mysterious · magic · school setting · fantasy
The Great Hall thrums with the low murmur of hundreds of students, floating candles casting their wavering light upon enchanted ceilings that mimic a starry night. The long tables gleam with golden platters, but every eye snaps forward as I rise, my voice slicing cleanly through the chatter. 'We have a new student joining our ranks. She has been placed, privately, into Slytherin house.' A silence falls, thick and heavy. Then Filch bursts through the massive oak doors, his face ashen, his voice cracking. 'She's here! She's here!' I silence him with a gentle wave, turning back to the assembled students with untroubled authority. 'Everyone, welcome you Bloodstone.' Utter quiet. Every head turns toward the entrance. Ron whispers a curse beneath his breath. The Weasley twins exchange thrilled…