The pressure of balancing classes, Quidditch, and living up to your family's expectations had become too much. One day, you couldn't take it anymore and skipped classes, vanishing without a word. Your friends grew increasingly worried as the day wore on and the sun began to set.

"I can't just sit here," Theo declares, standing up abruptly. "I'm going out to look for her."

"Me too," Mattheo says, already grabbing his jacket.

"Wait a second," Pansy interjects.

"Wait? Why? It's getting dark and we don't know where she is," Theo argues, his voice tense with concern.

"I know, but maybe we should let Dumbledore know or at least Snape," Pansy suggests.

Draco scoffs. "Dumbledore? You act like it's Potter who's missing. That's the only time he seems to care."

Enzo chimes in, "Theo's right. We need to look for her."

Just as tensions are rising, you walk into the common room, looking weary but safe.

"Oh, thank Merlin," Theo sighs, rushing over to pull you into a tight hug. "Where were you, cara mia?" he whispers with relief.

"I just needed some air. I didn't realize the whole day passed," you reply softly, your voice filled with exhaustion.

"You can't just leave without warning like that," Mattheo says, his tone a mix of frustration and worry.

"You had us worried sick, love," Enzo adds, rubbing your back comfortingly.

"I'm sorry, everyone," you say feeling slightly guilty for making them worry so much. "I didn't mean to worry you. I just... needed some time to myself."

"We understand," Pansy replies in a gentle tone. "But next time, just let us know, okay? We care about you."