The m sun barely broke through the thick clouds as the first snow of the season bhe grounds around Hogwarts in a shimmering yer of white. The castle, t in the distance, looked even more magical, framed by the snow-dusted trees and icy ke.

  Harry, Luna, and Daphood he gates, waiting for the procession of students to start their walk to Hogsmeade vilge. The path to the vilge was covered in fresh snow, and the students could not wait to go to the castle town.

  "Beautiful, isn’t it?" Luna said softly, her silver eyes glowing with the refle of the snow.

  Harry smiled at her, feeling a sense of peace wash over him despite his usual vigince. “It’s like everything’s more magical in the snow. Quieter, too.”

  Daphne, who was bundled up in a thick Slytherin-green scarf, looked toward the distant vilge with eager eyes. “Hogsmeade’s best when it's snowing. The shops feel cozier, and the hot butterbeer’s eveer when you’re freezing.”

  Harry couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of unease, even amidst the cheerful atmosphere. He couldn’t quite put his finger on why.

  "Is something wrong?" Luna asked quietly, her arm lihrough his as they trudged along the snowy path.

  Harry shook his head slightly. "I don’t know. I just... have a bad feeling. Like something’s going to happen.”

  “Betweewo of you, I feel like I’ve got my own private security. It’s kind of nice, actually.” Daphates with a smile.

  “Actually Crocell where is your Peerage anyways?” Luna asks

  Daphne chuckled at Luna’s question, gng around as if half-expeg her group to appear from thin air. “They’re already in Hogsmeade, probably at Honeydukes or somewhere warm.”

  “I still t believe we are going to meet them.” Harry states

  “Her, and I only have one member shes my Rook.” Daphne corrects“What is Hell Like anyways?” Harry asks

  “Well, why dont you two e to visit this holiday break?” Daphne answers

  “Absolutly!” Luna states before Harry answer.

  Harry blinked, slightly taken aback by Luna’s quiswer but couldn’t help but smile. “Well, I guess that settles it then,” he said, ughing softly. “We’re spending winter break with you.”

  Daphne grinned, clearly pleased. “Good. It’ll be o have some pany who’s n to kiss up to me for once.”

  Luna’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I’ve always wao see your home, Daphne. And Hell sounds fasating, in a strange, fiery sort of way.”

  Harry chuckled. “Yeah, what is Hell like, exactly? You’ve never really described it.”

  Daphne raised an eyebroyful smirk tugging at her lips. “Hell isn’t all fire and brimstone, you know. It’s... well, it’s more structured than most people think. Lots of different realms, each with their own rules. My family’s realm is fairly quiet, actually. There is even a great Lucifer theme park.”

  Harry blinked in surprise. “Wait, Lucifer has a theme park? Like... rides and everything?”

  Daphne nodded, grinning. “Oh yes, roller coasters, haunted mansions, the works. It’s a strange blend of terrifying and fun. My family’s realm is pretty close to it, actually. So, if you get bored, we always take a quick visit.”

  Luna giggled, eyes twinkling with excitement. “That sounds like an adventure! I’ve read about Hell realms, but I never imagihere’d be something like that.”

  “Yes, hell is probably what you once read about it like where the tortured souls went to be corrupted ao his will however now adays we just wish to live in peace.” Daphates with a smile.

  “The New Satan Fa right?” Luna asks

  Daphne nodded. “Exactly. The New Satan Fay family’s been aligned with them for turies now. We’ve moved away from the old ways of ruling through fear and torment. Nowadays, it’s more about order, stability, and just... coexisting. Hell of old is gone and the demons are in a far of er being held at bay by the border families.

  Harry raised an eyebrow. “So, ernal torment, then?”

  “Most humans go to heaven or the weird cycle of reination or truthfully any number of afterlifes.” Daphates

  “There is only room for 144,000 people in heaven. Have you heard about our lord and Savior Jesus Christ?” Luna states while staring off at the castle.

  Daphne winces before breaking out in to ughter while Harry just looks at the two fused.

  “I have a feeling that if you ever ran inte exorcist you would be a riot,” Daphates

  “I feel that I could mage a priest die with rage if I were to try.” Luna states

  Harry gnced between them, still trying to process the rapid shift from a discussion about Hell to Luna's sudden ent about heaven. “You two are something else.”

  Luna simply smiled, unfazed, her eyes still distant as if pting something far beyond the snowy ndscape in front of them. “It’s always good to keep things iing.”

  As the trio approached Hogsmeade, the air seemed to buzz with life. The quaint vilge was adorned with festive decorations, wreaths and garnds hung across the storefronts, and lights twinkled from windows. The smell of wafted through the air.

  Harry grinned, gng toward the Three Broomsticks. "Well, I know where we’re headed first. Some warm butterbeer sounds perfect right about now."

  “That is where my Rook should be waiting for us too.” Daphates

  Harry raised an eyebrow at Daphne's ent. “Your Rook, huh? I’m curious to meet her.”

  Daphne smirked, pulling her scarf tighter against the cold as they tinued down the snow-covered path. “She’s... unique. You’ll see.”

  As they he Three Broomsticks, the warmth of the pub seemed to radiate outward, inviting them in from the cold. The festive sounds of chatter and ughter spilled out as they entered, and the weli from the firepce immediately chased away the chill.

  Ihe familiar sight of Madam Rosmerta bustling around behind the ter greeted them, and the trio quickly sed the room.

  "Ah, there she is," Daphne said with a satisfied smile, her voice brimming with familiarity.

  The hooded figure pulled back her cloak, revealing more of her draiaures. Goldeilian eyes glowed with an otherworldly gleam, and the subtle rise of scales on her forearms hi her draic heritage. She rose gracefully from her seat, standing tall, her presence imposing but calm.

  “Valeria,” Daphne said, introdug her Rook, “meet Harry and Luna.”

  “Um, do you know a Gee RR Martin?” Luna suddenly asks

  Valeria looked at Luna and smiled. An Daphne just sighed,

  “I haven’t even released the first book of a song and Id Fire yet, an you already know my pen name!” Valeria shouts with a smile.

  “Why did you go and do that she is going to be so unbearable now.” Daphters.

  “Luna is a true seer.” Harry states

  “I ot believe you had Ned killed off,” Luna states in response.

  “I do? I haven’t spun the wheel o. Boy is that going to be tricky to write.” Valeria responds