Ch. 21The Common Room
Key Plot Points and Events
- Anduin attends the Welcoming Feast in the Great Hall, where he observes various ghosts and interacts with new Slytherin students.
- He meets Randall Rosier, who tries to gather information about Anduin's background, revealing that Anduin is a Muggle-born wizard.
- Anduin learns about the school's rules and sings the school song with the other students before returning to the Slytherin Common Room.
Character Developments
- Anduin demonstrates his indifference to the other students' curiosity and gossip about his background, showing maturity and self-awareness.
- He decides to keep a low profile and focus on learning self-defense to protect himself in the wizarding world's current turmoil.
Significant Themes
- Prejudice and Discrimination: Anduin faces curiosity and hostility from his fellow Slytherin students due to his Muggle-born status.
- Identity and Belonging: Anduin feels like an outsider among the family-oriented Slytherin students and struggles to find his place in the wizarding world.
Character Interactions
- Anduin interacts with Randall Rosier, who tries to gather information about Anduin's background on behalf of Sampur Travers.
- Anduin exchanges a slight smile with Vanessa, a Slytherin prefect, after she quiets the gossiping students.
- Anduin sings the school song with the other students, highlighting the discordant nature of their individual tunes.