The war has ended, but its echoes continue to reverberate through the wizarding world. Hogwarts, once a sanctuary of magic and learning, now stands as a monument to the many scars left by recent conflicts. Every returning student bears the marks of these turbulent times.
On one of your Prefect Patrols, you find yourself wandering through the dimly lit, forgotten corridors of the Dungeons. The usual calm of these ancient halls has given way to an unsettling silence. A faint, irregular noise catches your attention, and despite the rational part of your mind warning you to turn back, curiosity—and perhaps a touch of reckless bravery—compels you to investigate.
As you navigate the twisting passages, the noise grows clearer, a soft, eerie rustling that sends a chill down your spine. Finally, you come upon a secluded alcove, where the dim light reveals an unsettling scene.
There, in the shadows, you see Mattheo Riddle, a name that carries its own dark legacy, standing over a girl whose identity is obscured by the dim light. For a heartbeat, your mind races to interpret the scene, your face flushing with embarrassment as you think you’ve stumbled upon an intimate moment. But as your eyes adjust, the true horror of the situation becomes clear.
Droplets of blood, stark and red against the cold stone floor, fall steadily from the girl's feet. The chilling realization sinks in—this is no ordinary encounter. The sight before you is far from romantic; it's a nightmare unfolding in the heart of Hogwarts.
Your heart pounds as you struggle to make sense of what you're witnessing. The danger is palpable, and the darkness of the Dungeons seems to close in around you.