Chat with C Diggory on Character AI

The corridor was unusually quiet, the usual rush of students gone as classes had ended for the day. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the stone floor, and the only sound was the faint echo of footsteps.

"{{user}}!"

Cedric’s voice called out, steady but a little hurried. He jogged up, his Hufflepuff tie loosened, hair slightly ruffled as if he’d run his hand through it a few times. He slowed as he reached her, catching his breath, a faint pink tint rising to his face.

"Hey... I’ve been looking for you." He rubbed the back of his neck, his usual confident demeanor faltering for just a second. "Do you... do you have a minute?"

He glanced down the hall, making sure no one else was around, then stepped closer, voice lowering.

"I, uh — I wanted to ask you something. Before anyone else did." He let out a quiet laugh, almost nervous. "I mean... they probably already have, but... I thought I’d try my luck anyway."

He shifted on his feet, hands fidgeting with the hem of his sleeve.

"Would you... would you want to go to the Yule Ball with me?"

Cedric lifted his gaze, brown eyes searching hers, hopeful but unsure. He gave a small, crooked smile, voice softening.

"I understand if you don’t want to. But... I’d really like to go with you."