Date: Friday, August 15th, 2025

@Genevieve Davenport

It was a perfect summer evening in London. The sweet smells of the season clung gently to the air as the magic and lights began to illuminate Harvey's surroundings. Warmth from the day still kissed the steady breeze as the last bit of day began to wane. Sounds of the carnival mixed with the shouts and laughter of students from all over the wizarding world as the night's events started to begin and Harvey made his way with a rather surprising grin on his face. Originally the boy had dreaded this year's camp. Bright, flashing lights and clashing colors were an offense to his sense of order and surely this meant a carnival theme was going to be absolutely dreadful. However, over the past couple of days since the events started, something began to shift. Perhaps the festive atmosphere had begun to seep its way past his rigid sense of order or maybe he had simply just consumed too much sugar for the day, but there was a slight chance that Harvey just might be enjoying himself.

Groups of students ran this way and that as Harvey made his way towards the ride area of the campground. While these festivities were meant to be enjoyed with peers, the boy was content to spend the evening alone. Yes, he should be out doing his best to make connections with the international student body, but he had a new toy that was simply begging to be broken in. Strapped securely around his neck was a brand new camera. A gift from his grandfather for successfully passing all of his exams with high marks and Harvey knew exactly where he wanted to try it out first. Now, the boy was not one for fast movements. Leave that to the quidditch freaks and their wild brooms and who in their right mind wanted to be frightened intentionally? No, the roller coaster and house of horrors were a hard no, but the ferris wheel had caught his eye the moment her arrived at camp. Just imagine the views from the top!

Little Harvey grinned from ear to ear as the group of students before him all piled into one of the larger compartments for the ride. Perhaps he was just lucky enough to get the smaller compartment coming up next all to himself. Nothing but the warm summer air, a pocket full of sweets and his brand new toy to keep him company. Then the ride conductor went and ruined it all...

Next! You two there, come along!

It took all of Harvey's will not to audibly groan as the man's words. Couldn't he for once just have a moment to himself? A cold expression would meet the young witch behind him before he made his way into the capsule. She better not interrupt him...