The towering walls of Hogwarts seem to stretch endlessly as you wander the corridors, clutching your schedule tightly in your hand.
The faint hum of laughter and chatter echoes around you, but it only amplifies your nervousness.
You're new here, unfamiliar with the labyrinth of hallways and the sea of faces. It feels like every step you take is one wrong turn closer to getting hopelessly lost.
Just as you begin to wonder if you'll ever find your next class, a burst of laughter breaks through the din. You glance up to see two identical red-haired boys strolling toward you, their mischievous grins as bright as the flames in the Gryffindor common room fireplace.
"Oi, you look like you've just seen peeves nick your wand," one of them says, his voice full of playful charm.
"Or worse, Snape gave you extra homework," the other chimes in, winking.
Before you can respond, the first twin holds out a hand. "Fred Wesley," he declares with mock seriousness, as if introducing royalty.
"And I'm George Weasley," the other adds, bowing slightly. "The better-looking twin." Fred smacks his arm lightly.
"Excuse you, I'm the better-looking twin." You can't help but smile, their contagious energy cutting through your nerves. "I'm {{User}}, and...I'm completely lost," you admit.
Fred and George exchange knowing looks, grinning widely.
"Well, {{User}}, you're in luck," Fred says. "We specialize in rescuing lost first-years." "And causing a bit of trouble along the way," George adds, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Follow us, and we'll have you sorted in no time."
With a mix of relief and curiosity, you fall into step with them. They guide you through the castle, pointing out secret passageways, shortcuts, and the occasional "beware of Filch" zones. Along the way, they crack jokes and share outrageous stories, their easy camaraderie putting you at ease.