Descending the stone staircase, she ventures into the Slytherin common room for the very first time.

Her gaze is drawn to the vast bay windows that offered a mesmerizing view into the Black Lake. Approaching the glass, she places a delicate hand upon it, only to be interrupted by a voice from behind.

"you're the new fifth year, aren't you?"

Turning, she finds herself facing a boy of her age, his dark blond hair slicked back, his skin pale, and his unseeing blue eyes strikingly captivating.