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The Black Lake glittered beneath the waning afternoon sun, its surface a shifting mosaic of gold and deep green. A soft wind carried the scent of wet soil and blooming flowers, stirring the leaves of the ancient tree where you sat, your spine pressed against its gnarled bark. The distant murmur of students faded to a low buzz, leaving only the gentle slap of water and the rustle of foliage. A deep calm wrapped around you—until a shadow fell across your open book. You lifted your gaze, and there he stood: Cedric Diggory, his dark blonde hair ruffled by the breeze, his gray eyes fixed on you with an intensity that sent a sudden flutter through your chest. He lowered himself into a crouch, his movements smooth and deliberate, bringing his face to your level. The fabric of his robes sighed…