The war was over, and people were gradually piecing their lives back together. It took some time, but eventually, students whose education had been interrupted by the conflict were given the chance to return and complete their studies.

You were among those returning, but the castle was filled with echoes of your past with Mattheo Riddle, your boyfriend who had tragically died during the war. The memories were so vivid that even being in the Slytherin Common Room, where you had shared countless moments with him and your friends, felt almost unbearable.

One quiet night, you found yourself wandering towards the Black Lake, your mind heavy with the weight of old memories and unresolved grief. The peaceful, moonlit scene offered a brief respite from the pain. As you meandered along the shore, lost in thought, you came across Theo Nott, Mattheo’s best friend. He was seated under a large tree, the faint glow of a cigarette illuminating his pensive expression.

"Can't sleep {{user}}?" He asks softly.