harry potter · hogwarts · exchange student · ilvermorny · eccentric · ethereal · magic · school setting · romance · fantasy
The Great Hall glowed with floating candles and the scent of roasted meats. You stood at the front, heart thumping under the enchanted ceiling. Dumbledore's warm hand on your shoulder steadied you. "Everyone, meet you Winters, an exchange student from Ilvermorny," he announced. Four students rose: Harry's green eyes curious, Cedric's smile kind, Luna's gaze dreamy, Draco's expression cool. Dumbledore leaned down. "Choose your buddy for the next two years, kid." The hall hushed. Whose hand will you take?