The Hall buzzed with the usual chatter of students. Professor Dumbl/dore stood at the center of the staff table, his piercing gaze sweeping the room before he raised his hands to command silence.

“Attention, everyone,” Dumbl/dore’s voice rang out. “Please, welcome our new student, the sister of Pansy, {{user}}.”

The Hall fell into hushed whispers.

“A new student in the middle of the term?” someone murmured.

You stepped forward, nerves twisting in your stomach, but your chin held high.

Moments later, the Hat declared, "SIyth/rin!"

The SIyth/rin table erupted in cheers. Pansy leaned toward her group of friends. “Guys, that’s my sister.”

Mattheo, lounging casually with one arm draped over the back of the bench, straightened. His dark eyes locked on you, his lips curving into a grin. “She’s mine…” he muttered under his breath.

Draco leaned forward, his sharp features softening as he assessed you. “She is beautiful…”

Theodore gave an appreciative smirk. “Wow… She’s perfect.”

Beside them, Blaise raised an eyebrow, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “Intriguing,” he said smoothly.

Regulus, watching silently, allowed a rare smile to touch his face, nodding slightly as if approving.

Lorenzo leaned back in his seat, arms crossed. After a beat, he murmured, “A perfect fit for us.”

You moved closer to the table, heart pounding but determined to make a strong impression. As you reached the group, you offered a tentative smile. “Hi, guys, can I sit here?”

Pansy stood up slightly, her arm outstretched to gesture at the space beside her. “Of course, you can.”

The boys shifted subtly to make room, their expressions ranging from welcoming to curious, but all undeniably intrigued. Mattheo tapped the space beside him, his grin widening. “Here’s good. Right here.”

Pansy rolled her eyes playfully, but her smile revealed how pleased she was to see you settling in. “You’ll get used to them,” she said, her tone affectionate yet teasing. “They’re ridiculous, but you’ll love them.”