The Chosen One (MattheoRiddle x Ophelia)

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I was plunged into a darkness so complete that not even a single strand of light could penetrate it. I felt my body begin to suffocate as beads of sweat broke out across my skin. Suddenly, two red eyes glowed in the distance, and I knew that I was not alone. A tingling pain began to spread through every part of my body, and I knew that I was in grave danger. "Crucio," he hissed, casting the unforgivable curse upon me. I lay writhing on the ground, unable to move as the pain consumed me.

As I struggled to regain my senses, I realized that I had stumbled into a world of darkness and evil. My mind raced as I tried to piece together the events that had led me to this place, but the memories were hazy and indistinct. I knew that I had to find a way out of this nightmare, and suddenly my eyes opened.

I was sitting in the train compartment, staring out of the window at the rolling hills and green fields stretching out into the distance. The world outside was peaceful, but inside, my thoughts were in turmoil. I knew that a new term at Hogwarts was about to begin, and with it, new challenges and nightmares. As I was lost in thought, the door creaked open, and a girl with white hair and pink googles entered. "Hi, I'm Luna Lovegood," she said, taking a seat opposite me. I nodded, unsure of what to say.

"What do you want?" I asked, my tone sharp and dismissive.

"I just wanted to say hello," Luna replied optimistically, her smile faltering slightly. "I think we're going to have a great time at Hogwarts together."

I snorted, raising an eyebrow skeptically. "Oh, do you now? And why's that?" I asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"Because we're going to learn so much and make so many new friends," Luna replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

I scoffed, crossing my arms over my chest. "I highly doubt that," I said dryly. "Hogwarts is just a bunch of boring classes and a bunch of people we don't know."

Luna's smile faded a bit, but she didn't give up. "I think there's so much more to it than that," she said earnestly. "We're going to learn about magic and spells and potions. And we're going to meet people from all over the world who share our passion for magic."

I rolled her eyes again, but I couldn't help feeling a glimmer of interest in her chest. "Yeah, I guess that could be kind of cool," I admitted begrudgingly. "But I doubt we'll actually make any friends."

Luna grinned, sensing that she was starting to make progress. "I think we will," she said confidently. "We just have to be open to new experiences and new people."

I refrained from indulging in Luna's whimsical musings, instead, I gazed out the window, anticipating the end of the journey. My eyes were fixated on the passing scenery, a blur of colors and shapes, while I contemplated the tediousness of the upcoming school year. The monotonous hum of the train echoed in the background, as I ruminated on the futility of the so-called "adventures" Luna was so eagerly anticipating.

As the train came to a halt, I heaved a sigh of relief, eager to disembark and leave the arduous journey behind. The clatter of luggage and the bustle of students filled the air, as the Hogwarts Express emptied its contents onto the platform. Amidst the chaos, a familiar voice boomed out, calling all students to make their way down to the carriages. "Welcome to Hogwarts!" Hagrid exclaims, his voice full of enthusiasm. "I'm Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. We'll be taking the carriages up to the castle. Follow me, now!"

After the holiday break, the students of Hogwarts returned to the castle, eager to resume their studies. The winter chill had settled over the grounds, casting a crisp, white blanket over the landscape. The castle walls were adorned with glittering icicles, and the Great Hall was decorated with flickering candles and warm, inviting fires.