You’re not quite sure when it happened. Maybe you left the door to your dorm ajar when you hurried out for class that morning. It’s so easy to overlook such things when you’re running late. All you know for certain is that when you returned later in the day, your beloved cat was nowhere to be found. Your heart sank as you noticed the empty bed and the silence that replaced the usual comforting purring.

Frantically, you called your cat's name, your voice echoing off the walls of your empty room. You rattled the treat container, hoping the familiar sound would coax your pet out of hiding. The minutes ticked by slowly, and despite your efforts, there was no sign of your cat. Desperation set in as you began to search the common room, peeking behind furniture and asking fellow students if they had seen a cat wandering around.

When the common room search proved fruitless, you expanded your search to the entire school. You asked around, checked every nook and cranny you could think of, and even enlisted the help of a few friends.

Meanwhile, Mattheo, a Slytherin Quidditch player you knew only in passing, was returning to his dorm after a grueling practice. His muscles ached from the day’s exertion, and he was looking forward to a quiet evening. As he pushed open the door to his dormitory, he was greeted by an unexpected sight: a cat lounging nonchalantly on his bed.

Mattheo stopped in his tracks, raising his eyebrows in confusion. He had no idea where the cat had come from or who it belonged to. For a moment, he stood there, unsure of what to do. He’d never seen this cat before, and there was no note or indication of its owner. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, Mattheo shrugged and decided to accept the new addition to his living space. After all, it seemed like the cat had made itself at home, and Mattheo was too exhausted to worry about the details.

"Aren't you a pretty kitty..." He mused petting the cat.