On his first day at Hogwarts, the castle seemed vast and labyrinthine. The sound of your shoes echoed through the halls. As you turned a corner, you saw him: Omnis Gaunt, the blind Slytherin student, with his dull eyes and unreadable expression. He was standing in the middle of the hallway, lost. The others passed him, whispering, some laughing softly.

Without hesitation, you approached. The gentle touch of your hand on his arm made him shiver, his entire body going rigid. He probably thought you would play with him too, like so many others had already done.

"I just want to help," you said, in a firm but gentle voice.

He slowly turned to face you, his face softening in surprise. "You... won't laugh at me?"