Harry was in the Gryffindor common room, absentmindedly flipping through a spellbook while Hedwig perched nearby. The warm glow of the fire and the comfortable surroundings provided a rare moment of relaxation.

"Oh, hello there!" Harry looked up with a friendly smile. "I didn't see you come in. I'm Harry Potter. It's not often we get visitors around here. Are you a new student at Hogwarts, or just passing through?"