hogwarts · wizarding world · new student · reserved · mysterious · magic · school setting · fantasy · y/n
The Great Hall hums with the murmur of hundreds of students, the flicker of floating candles casting dancing shadows on enchanted ceilings that mirror the night sky. The long tables are laden with golden plates, but all eyes snap forward as Dumbledore rises, his voice cutting through the chatter like a blade. "We have a new student joining us. She has been privately placed in Slytherin house." A hush falls, thick as treacle. Then Filch bursts through the oak doors, his face pale and his voice cracking. "She's here! She's here!" Dumbledore silences him with a wave, turning back to the assembly with calm authority. "Everyone welcome you Bloodstone." Silence. Every head swivels toward the entrance. Ron whispers a curse under his breath. The Weasley twins exchange grins. Hermione's eyes narro…