The night was calm, the stars glimmering above Hogwarts like scattered diamonds.It was long after curfew when Hermione, Daphne, Astoria, Cassandra Vole, Cho Chang, and Penelope quietly slipped through the corridors, following a familiar voice's call in their minds.
When they reached the seventh floor, Roy stood before a blank wall, a calm smile on his face."Thank you for coming," he said softly.
Hermione tilted her head. "Roy, what's this about? You suddenly asked all of us to meet here."
Roy's eyes gleamed. "Do you remember what I said on the train before Christmas?"
Daphne blinked, recalling the moment. "You mean… when you said you'd take us somewhere special someday?"
Roy simply nodded and said, "Then today's the day."
He turned to the empty wall and walked three times before it.The stone shimmered — the entrance to the Room of Requirement appeared like a mirage.
Once inside, the air shimmered again as Roy lifted his wand. A glowing circle of magic spread beneath their feet.Before the girls could even ask, the light swallowed them whole.
When they opened their eyes again, they weren't in Hogwarts anymore.
They stood in a vast and breathtaking world.Emerald fields stretched far as the eye could see, dotted with ancient trees that shone faintly with mana.In the distance stood a grand white mansion, elegant and vast, its spires glistening like crystal.
"This…" Cho gasped, eyes wide. "This isn't Hogwarts anymore, is it?"
Roy smiled faintly. "Welcome to my pocket dimension."
He led them through the soft grass paths, introducing everything along the way."This is the mansion. That's the herb garden — the ecosystem here sustains itself."
A flash of blue and white light swept past them, and Astoria let out a delighted squeal."Is that— Articuno?!"
The majestic bird circled gracefully, shimmering in icy brilliance, while Dvalin, the dragon, swooped low beside it — his scales glowing faintly under the sun.
Hermione gasped as she saw a small, pink creature galloping toward them.The baby unicorn, its coat a delicate pastel pink, whinnied softly and rubbed its head against Roy's hand.
"Oh my goodness…" Penelope breathed. "She's beautiful!"
Roy chuckled. "She's the child of the unicorn I helped save last year. She's still shy, but she likes company."
Not long after, Gardevoir appeared — graceful, ethereal, her psychic aura shimmering gently.She greeted each of the girls with a nod before summoning soft cushions and picnic food with a flicker of light.
The girls spread across the garden, laughter echoing as they played.Astoria climbed atop Articuno, laughing like a child, while Dvalin soared around her protectively.
Hermione, Daphne, Cassandra, Cho, and Penelope sat by the crystal lake, dipping their feet in the clear water.The herbs around them glowed faintly, and they quickly realized — many were rare and precious.
"Roy, these herbs…" Hermione murmured, awestruck. "Some of these are sold for thousands of Galleons — and they're growing here naturally?"
Roy simply smiled. "It's easier to nurture them here. The air is pure mana."
After a while, everyone gathered by the lakeside again.Roy sat beside Hermione, his eyes soft with peace — a rare sight after so much chaos at Hogwarts.
"Looks like you all enjoyed it," he said lightly.
Hermione giggled. "That's an understatement. This place is… perfect."
Roy leaned back on the grass, his head resting gently in Hermione's lap.Before anyone could react, his breathing slowed — he had fallen asleep.
Hermione froze, cheeks turning red as she looked down at him, feeling the warmth of his hair against her thighs.The other girls giggled quietly.
Daphne whispered to Cassandra, "He's really spoiling Astoria, you know."
Cassandra smiled slyly. "He's spoiling all of us."
They laughed softly, their hearts warm as they watched him sleep — the serene boy who seemed to carry another world in his palm.
When Roy finally woke up, the sun had started to set, painting the lake gold.Astoria came flying down from Articuno, cheeks flushed from excitement."Roy! You missed it! Articuno and Dvalin played tag with the unicorn!"
He chuckled, ruffling her hair. "You've become quite the rider, Astoria."
The others gathered around, exchanging glances before Penelope spoke, "Roy, you remember the promise you made?"
Roy blinked. "Which one?"
Daphne smiled, teasing. "About giving each of us a turn as your lap pillow."
Roy sighed softly but smiled. "A promise is a promise."
The girls giggled as each took turns, and the evening passed with laughter and shy blushes — their bond growing deeper in that hidden paradise.
When it was finally time to leave, Roy waved his hand and the light of the pocket dimension faded away.They found themselves once again in the quiet Room of Requirement.
"Thank you, Roy," Hermione said softly. "For showing us this."
Roy smiled. "It's not just mine. You're all welcome there anytime."
With hearts lighter than they'd been in months, the girls returned to their dorms —each carrying the memory of that magical day within their hearts.