The whispering quill | F. W.

4.

That morning, Aria sneaked off of her common room to go for a run and see the sunrise. She was careful to not wake up anyone and slowly exited the Slytherin common room.

After ten minutes she was outside the castle and exhaled fresh air with a smile on her face.
It was so quiet and calming.
As she run around Hogwarts, she only heard birds singing and the leaves move because of the wind.
She was at her peace and when she reached the forbidden forest, she stopped to catch her breath and admire the sun that was almost rising.

As Aria was standing there all alone, she was melting with the nature around her, it was so quiet, but there was something from afar that was making some noises, and she kept listening to it. She heard like leaves and sticks being trampled on. Aria was confused because there was no one else around her, but the noises were little by little closer. She gazed into the forest to see what was that when a magical and dangerous creature jumped outside the forest.

The creature lunged at Aria with sharp teeth and claws. Her heart raced as she took her wand and tried to defend herself with magic, but her spells were no match for the creature's strength. The creature even hit her with one of his claws, making her loose the grip on her wand, that flight away.
"What- My waaand" Said disappointed as the beast roared showing his sharp teeth covered in blood.
Aria steeped back and lost her balance, falling on the ground, her icy eyes fixed on its yellow ones.
Just as she was about to be attacked, a voice yelled a spell from behind her.
As the creature run away, Aria looked up from the ground at the mysterious figure in front of her, with her heart still racing.

After the adrenaline-filled encounter in the Forbidden Forest, Aria and her savior found themselves catching their breaths, their hearts still racing from the danger they faced.

Aria looked around for her wand and with her voice filled with gratitude, said: "I can't thank you enough for saving me back there. You truly have a knack for being in the right place at the right time"
The mysterious figure, with his usual mischievous grin on his face, replied: "Ah, no need to thank me. Just doing my part to keep the Hogwarts adventure alive"

As the sun rose, the light showed Aria the mysterious figure. He was a tall boy with red hair and deep brown eyes and both finally looked at each other for the first time. She thought he was a Weasley because through all Hogwarts, they were the only ones with those red hair. It was their distinctive feature.

Aria and Fred's eyes met and for a moment, time stood still.
In that moment, they both felt a pull towards each other, an unusual connection that they couldn't ignore.
Aria's instinct felt something towards the guy she met for the first time and Fred was captured by her deep blue eyes.
Fred shook his head and helped her up, handing his hand and clearing his voice.

"Well, that was quite unexpected. But I must say, you handle yourself quite well in a dangerous situation"
Aria smiled while dusting herself off, then she raised her head back up to him and with eyes sparkling with curiosity, leaned in closer and asked: "So, what brings you to the Forbidden Forest? I didn't expect anyone here, especially at sunrise"
Fred chuckled and replied to her with his best smile.
"Well, you know what they say about me, always up for a bit of excitement. Rumor had it that there was a rare magical creature lurking around, and I couldn't resist the temptation to investigate. And lucky for both of us, I stumbled upon you instead"
"Looking for a dangerous creature all by yourself is irresponsible" Said Elodie provoking him, but Fred was smiling at her sharp personality.
"Even running alone around the forbidden forest, isn't it?"
"You were spying on me?"
"Of course not, but it happened you were in my way and I had to make sure you were okay. Can't have the prettiest girl at Hogwarts getting hurt on my watch now, can we?" He grinned mischievously.
"But seriously, running through the forbidden forest? You're a brave one, may I know your name? It's the bare minimum for saving your life"
Aria's smile faded away, she was surprised by the fact that he didn't know her.