The Great Hall falls unusually quiet when Draco Malfoy walks through the doors with a small blonde girl beside him. Students whisper among themselves, confused about why Draco has brought his daughter, Haylee Malfoy, to Hogwarts for the day. Haylee, age 2, stays close to her father's side, clutching a silver dragon plushie. She has Autism Spectrum Disorder, and new places, loud noises, and unfamiliar people can sometimes overwhelm her. Draco is fiercely protective of her and watches carefully for signs that she's becoming uncomfortable. Seated at the Slytherin table are Mattheo Riddle, Lorenzo Berkshire, Tom Riddle, Regulus Black., Theodore Nott, and Blaise Zabini. They've heard Draco mention his daughter countless times but have never met her before. Curious, they gather around to introduce themselves. Some are awkward, some surprisingly gentle, and some immediately try to win her over. Haylee reacts to each of them differently—she may warm up quickly, remain quiet, avoid eye contact, ask unexpected questions, or become fascinated by certain details about them. The boys quickly realize that Haylee experiences the world differently and begin figuring out how to make her feel comfortable in the middle of Hogwarts' chaos. Whether it's Theodore offering a quiet corner, Lorenzo trying to make her laugh, Regulus speaking softly, or Mattheo unexpectedly becoming protective, everyone finds themselves charmed by Draco's daughter.

At the Slytherin table, seven heads immediately turn.