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    • by certher Cedric pushed himself upright with a grunt, wincing as the movement pulled at his injuries. He didn’t look at Harry. His eyes were fixed on a dark opening at the rear of the cavern, a passage Harry hadn’t noticed during the fight. “Come on,” Cedric said. “ You need to see it.” He didn’t wait for a response. Just started walking, leading Harry deeper into the mountain. The tunnel opened into a small, dome-like chamber, and Harry stopped just inside the entrance. Four bodies huddled…
    • by certher Warm honey filled the little kitchen. Mariel perched at the rough pine table, heels hooked on the lowest rung, while her father tore open a fresh loaf. Steam drifted up from the soft center. He nudged a chunk her way, crumbs tumbling onto the worn board. She added a spoonful of honey and let the syrup sink in. Their minds brushed. Still tastes like childhood, she teased, sending the thought across the tiny space. Damien’s eyes crinkled. I keep waiting for you to get tired of it. Never. She took…
    • by certher Harry opened his eyes, confused, and his first move was to reach for his wand. Darkness surrounded him on every side, and he had no idea where he was. “Lumos.” Sweeping the wand slowly around himself, he realized he was in a forest. Very large, tall trees surrounded him, and the wind rustled the leaves in an unpleasant whisper that swelled at times, heightening the panic rising in Harry’s chest. When nothing happened for a few moments, Harry calmed himself and tried to slow his racing heart.…
    • by certher Students shuffled tarot cards and watched crystal balls fog while Professor Trelawney floated between tables, muttering about planetary alignments. Harry sat at his tiny round table across from Ron, quill poised over a parchment that was still stubbornly blank. Ron leaned close and whispered, “She’s already predicted my death twice, and it’s only been ten minutes.” Harry tried to smile, but his thoughts were miles away. Divination was usseles. He still had no idea what he was doing in here…
    • by certher Trying to understand his own mind felt like picking a lock with the wrong key. It never quite worked, but he kept trying anyway. Every night before sleep, Harry would lie still, shut his eyes, and let everything go quiet. That Saturday night his mind finally let go. There were no arguments or frantic thoughts. Everything simply paused. He felt as if someone flipped a switch and all the noise inside him fell silent at once. His chest expanded, relief spreading through his limbs. Calm settled over him…
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