3. AnthonyPadma
Parvati emerges from the hospital wing, expression grim but hopeful. "Lavender is going to be okay," she says, relief evident in her voice.
Padma reaches for her twin's hand, but Parvati shakes her head. "I just need some time alone. If you don't mind."
"Yeah, of course."
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The war is over, and the cheers still echo through damaged castle. But Padma doesn't feel like celebrating, not with all that's been lost
She finds a cracked window, staring out at the grounds below. They will rebuild and grow from this, but at the moment, she doesn't see how.
"Hey."
The voice startles her, and Padma turns, wand instinctively raised.
Anthony gives a sad smile. "I wonder how long it will take before we don't jump at every noise."
Padma laughs, but there's no humor behind the sound. Anthony understands.
He takes her hand gently in his, and they stare out the window together without a word, just enjoying the company of a fellow broken soul.