Magic Intertwined

The Orphan House stood in disrepair, its age evident in the sagging roof and

bulging walls. Wood planks had been haphazardly nailed over the windows, and

leaks dripped from the ceilings. Inside, thirteen children called the Orphan House

home, all siblings by the name of Dagworth: Anthea, Bartleby, Cassandra (who

preferred to be called Cass), Deirdre, Emilio, Felicity, Grace, Hiram, Iris, Jasmine,

Kevin, Lily, and Mary.

Anthea, the eldest, prided herself on her attention to detail and logical

thinking. Bartleby had a passion for psychology, often pondering the intricacies of

human behavior. Cass, generally quiet, observed everything around her without

feeling the need to speak much. Deirdre found joy in drawing, her sketches capturing

the essence of their surroundings. Emilio often lost himself in daydreams of fairies

and magic.

Felicity and Grace, identical twins with striking brown eyes and hair, shared a

unique bond, frequently finishing each other's sentences. Hiram, Iris, Jasmine,

Kevin, Lily, and Mary, all the same age, shared a common discontent: they were not

allowed to explore the nearby town of Godric's Hollow.

Godric's Hollow was a peculiar place, imbued with an electric sense of magic

in the air. Whispers suggested that actual wizards and witches lived among the

townsfolk. The Orphan House children had never encountered them, but they found

the Winters siblings particularly intriguing. The Winters clan consisted of five siblings:

Seamus, Terry, Justin, Ernie, and Evelyn. Seamus, the oldest, led the quadruplets,

with Terry following closely, then Ernie, and finally Justin, the youngest. Rumored to

be blind, Justin navigated the world as if he could see, his confidence a mystery to

the others. Evelyn, the youngest, was well-liked in the neighborhood, effortlessly

drawing friends from all around.

Cass had heard whispers about the Winters' tragic past—rumors that their

parents had died in a war, leaving the children to fend for themselves. While the truth

remained uncertain, it only added to their allure. Evelyn was particularly popular,

surrounded by a close-knit group of friends that included Lucas Thompson, Logan

Daniels, Felicity Rivers, Cleo and Ophelia Idlewild, Flora, Fauna, Denise, Gabriel

Summers, and Leon Holder. Even the children from the Orphan House couldn't help

but be drawn to her warmth and charm. With her smooth skin, turquoise eyes that

shifted like the sea, and strawberry-blonde hair, Evelyn embodied an enchanting

beauty.

Bartleby often wondered about the nature of Evelyn's friendships. Although

she kept many things under wraps, it was no secret that she was dating Lucas

Thompson, even though she was only two. Lucas, at four, was part of a culture in

Godric's Hollow where young people often began dating early.

Cass had always liked Seamus Winters but felt a pang of jealousy when she

saw him hanging out with Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown. He also spent

considerable time with his friends Dean Thomas and Harry Potter. Meanwhile, Terry

Winters formed connections with Padma Patil, Lily Moon, Michael Corner, Anthony

Goldstein, and Kevin Entwhistle, stirring Cass's curiosity and longing.

Justin Winters enjoyed the company of Susan Bones, Hannah Abbott, Wayne

Hopkins, and Stephen Cornfoot, while Ernie Winters spent much of his time with

Daphne Greengrass, Pansy Parkinson, Theodore Nott, and Blaise Zabini. Each

sibling forged their own connections, weaving a tapestry of friendships that left Cass

both intrigued and envious. The Winters family continued to expand their social

circle, leaving the curious Dagworth family in their wake.

One day, Bartleby cautiously approached Seamus, who was entertaining a

large group of friends. Seamus replied, "I'll see about it; we may ally with each other

in the foreseeable future." Bartleby left with a pounding headache, not understanding

what Seamus meant.