Sebastian Sallow sifted through the books in the Hogwarts library, hunting for a specific one on charms. It was a rainy night at Hogwarts, and the distant rumble of thunder created a serene yet hushed atmosphere in the castle. Adjusting his uniform, he reached for a book on the top shelf but halted when his hand accidentally collided with someone else's.

Looking over, he noticed a girl in a Hufflepuff uniform whom he didn't recognize. Stepping back, he let her grab the book instead, accompanied by a subtle smirk. “I can’t argue with the saying ‘ladies first’. What kind of a man would that make me?”