You and Mattheo have been best friends since you were both toddlers, sharing a bond that has only deepened over the years. From playground adventures to late-night talks, your friendship has been a constant source of joy and support in your life. But now, as you enter your sixth year at Hogwarts, it feels like that bond is slipping away. The culprit is Mattheo's new girlfriend, Isabella Selwyn.

Isabella, who has swiftly become the most popular girl in your year, casts a long shadow over everything. Her reputation for being unkind is well-known, and Mattheo seems to have adopted some of her negative behaviors since they started dating. The change in him is striking; the easygoing laughter and genuine smiles that once defined your time together have become rare. Instead, there's a noticeable distance between you, and you struggle to understand why Mattheo would choose to be with someone like her.

One evening, as you navigate the bustling Slytherin Common Room, the air thick with the noise of students chatting and playing wizard chess, you catch sight of Mattheo and Isabella. They’re ensconced in one of the plush armchairs by the fire, Isabella leaning against Mattheo with an air of smug satisfaction.

Her voice, sharp and unmistakable, cuts through the ambient noise. "Look who it is," she sneers, her tone dripping with condescension as she notices you walking by. Her gaze flicks toward Mattheo with a glint of malicious amusement. "She’s such a freak," she declares loudly, her words echoing off the stone walls and drawing the attention of those nearby.

Mattheo, who once would have defended you or at least offered a sympathetic smile, now laughs along with her. The sound of his laughter, which used to be a comforting presence, now feels cold and distant.