" Yeah! It's finally lunch time~~~!!! I see a lotta delicious stuff already~!" Grim said as he looked at the spread of food in the cafeteria.

'It's kinda high-class seeing a buffet here...Then again Hogwarts had lavish feasts too.' Hazel thought.

" A fluffy omelet! Grilled chicken and a bacon & egg tart!!!!!!!!" Grim said greedily as he looked at all the food. Hazel decided to settle on an omelet, steamed broccoli, some savory chicken and thankfully, they also had some treacle tart; her favorite dessert!

"You're too loud! You're pretty energetic even at lunch time, huh!" Ace commented at Grim.

"For someone who's tired during class, you're hopping when it's time to eat." Hazel looked at Grim as she gathered a plate for her and one for Grim.

As she was about to reach for the treacle tart, another hand bumped into hers.

"Hey! That was gonna be mine you shrimp!" A random Savanaclaw student said. Next to him was a student from Scarabia, and he noticed who the Savanaclaw student yelled at.

"(Whispering) Hush! Do you know who that is?!?"

"Why should I?!"

"(Whispering) You should! That's the new Mortishackle prefect; Hazel Potter! THE Hazel Potter! Messing with her will being bad luck!"

The Savanaclaw student took the hint once he got a good look at her.

"T-tch! I didn't really need anything sweet anyway." As the Savanaclaw walked off with what he had as the Scarabia student quickly gave an apology bow and walked off.

"Heh! All bark and no bite! Serves them right!" Grim commented.

"No. They probably didn't want to test their luck against me." Hazel stated.

"Does that mean you're as strong as they say you are?" Deuce asked.

"Well, I mostly get challenged by those who often charge in without thinking of the consequences, and not even taking account to my experience in magic prior to them. Some say that I was gifted compared my other peers and even my elders." Hazel explained, earning a nod from the dark-haired boy.

Though she paused a little, she felt something funny on parts of her skin, and they quickly vanished.

"In any case, let's just eat some lunch. I missed breakfast and I'm about to pass out, man." Ace said changing the subject.

"I agree! I'm digging in~! Oh! This is so good! The omelet is so fluffy, and the cheese is so melty~!" Grim gleefully said as he ate. "(munching) By the by, I saw you guys' dorm a while ago, but what do the other dorms look like?"

"You've seen the statues of the Great Seven by Main Street, right? This school has seven dorms based off of them." Cater said as he popped out of nowhere, surprising the group.

"Ugh! You're the dude from this morning!" Ace said in surprise

"He's the guy who tricked us into painting the roses red!" Grim accused the 3rd year.

"His name is Cater you know." Hazel pointed out.

"Aw~ Thank you for remembering Hazel!~ I didn't trick you, you know~? It's not like I wanted to do that either. I only did it 'cause it's the Dorm's rules." Cater defended.

"You looked so happy about it though." Deuce pointed out with a frown.

"There, there, Deucey~ The rules don't matter outside the dorms so, Cate here is just your very gentle senior~" Cater said cheerfully.

"P-please stop calling me that, senpai!" Deuce said embarrassed.

"You just love to tease don't you Cater?" Hazel asked

"Haha. That's how Cater expresses his affection, you know?" A new voice popped up approaching the group, and Hazel turned her head to see another Heartslabyul student with green hair, glasses and a club mark on his left cheek.

"Wait... Who are you?" Ace asked

"Oops, my bad. My name's Trey, Trey Clover. I'm a Heartslabyul 3rd year alongside Cater." Trey introduced himself and spotted Hazel. "And you must be Hazel Potter of Mortishackle. I've heard about you from Cater. Sorry for the trouble our dormmates caused you the other day."

"Wha... He's just casually sitting next to me..." Ace said stupefied.

"Come on~ We're in the same school so we should get along~ Give me your number~!" Cater said to the freshmen.

"Um, I don't have a phone." Hazel admitted earning confused looks from the boys. "I previously attended another school before this one, and we weren't allowed to use any electronics. Even the teachers and the late headmaster obeyed the rule since they never had a phone or computer in their offices. We even used floating candles for lighting instead of electric lightbulbs. We were lucky to have indoor plumbing at least. So, I never owned a phone or computer in my life." Hazel explained.

"Never owned a phone?! My goodness, you've been missing out! Tell you what! I'll take ya out to buy one for you and show you how to use it if you would like~" Cater suggested.

CATER: Ahaha! Sorry, sorry~! So, you guys were asking about the Dorms? Well, we will tell you everything~!

"I wanna know about our Dorm first and foremost. What the heck is that [Rule # something-something of the Queen of Hearts]?" Ace asked, wanting know the deal about the rules.

TREY: I'm sure you're all familiar with the legendary Queen of Hearts, right?

The freshmen nodded their heads at this.

Trey continued; "In order to establish absolute law and order, she made severe rules in order to oppress the eccentric citizens of Wonderland."

"And out of respect for the Queen of Hearts, our Heartslabyul Dorm wear red and black in order to represent the dress she wore. And it's part of our traditions to adhere to the Queen of Hearts' rules." Cater added,

"Really?" Hazel asked, amazed that there are people who would adhere to those rules.

"Adhering to the rules is the present Prefect's whims. The previous one was kinda chill about it~" Cater summarized.

'Sounds like how an old friend of mine would treat the rules back when we met. But she learned to loosen up over time.' Hazel smiled a bit as she thought of Hermione.

"Compared to the other Prefects, Riddle is just a little bit more serious. That's why he's trying so hard to keep the traditions." Trey explained.

"Ugh... How annoying..." Ace grumbled.

" Hey, what kinda places are the other dorms?" Grim asked as he ate.

"Just like Cater said a while ago, this school has 7 Dorms dedicated to the Great Seven. First, we have our dorm that's grounded on following the Queen of Hearts' Laws with our entire being: Heartslabyul Dorm.

Then, there's...

Savanaclaw that's grounded on the fortitude of the King of Beasts.
After that, we have Octavinelle that was founded on the Sea Witch's benevolence.
And then we have Scarabia that was formed from the careful planning of the Sorcerer of the Desert.
Pomefiore, the house grounded on the magnanimous efforts of the Beautiful Queen.
Then there's Ignihyde whose foundations lie on the perseverance of the King of the Underworld.
Lastly...
We have Diasomnia that was founded on the gracefulness of the Queen of Thorns." Trey explained.

"All of their names are friggin' long! I can't remember all of that!" Grim exclaimed.
"Ahaha! That's completely okay~ You'll remember them even if you don't want to~" Cater laughed.
"When a student is admitted here, the Mirror of Darkness decides what Dorm you'll belong to after looking into your soul. I guess you could say that the dorms really reflect the student's character."

'If that was the case, why are these guys so lax compared to the Queen of Hearts?' Hazel wondered. 
"That's true with some students here. I totally get it~" Cater said.
"Character...?" Deuce asked
"For example... Look over there."

"Seeing some macho guy with dog ears is kinda a new sight. Is he a werewolf of sorts?" Hazel wondered.

"Judging by appearance, he looks like he's from Savanaclaw." Trey said
"Totes~! They look like a dorm that's got a lot of athletes and guys that're good at scuffles~! They're pretty brawny? Or I guess you could say, they're all pretty buff? Either way, Savanaclaw's colors are yellow and black." Cater said.
"Oh~ Then what about that one with the gray and uh... Light purple on their sleeves?" Grim asked.

"He's from Octavinelle. The two sitting on the table beside him with the dark-red and gold colors are from Scarabia." Trey said.
"It's been said that both are dorms full of smart people. When it comes to written tests, nothing can beat those two. Ah, but Scarabia's Prefect's only so-so when it comes to studying~" Cater informed them.
"Alright, I sense a red flag there." Ace sat up straight.
"You adapt pretty quickly, huh~ Going back to the topic, those bright and sparkling ones over there are from Pomefiore. Their colors are purple and red. They also value beauty above all else according to the Beautiful Queen." Trey said pointing out the two members at another table.

"Ahaha, that's right~ Then, there's Ignihyde, and they wear blue and black, but... I don't see them around anywhere." Cater said looking around. The students from that dorm are all sorta private, so I don't have friends there either. I guess you could call them the complete opposite of Heartslabyul?" Cater trailed off.
"You mean, they're nonsocial or something?" Hazel asked.
"Hey, now! Don't be rude. Though, it's true that they all seem pretty behaved and quiet." Cater said.
"They've got a lot of members who have great magical energy and they're pretty techy, too." Trey added.
"Then there's... Diasomnia Dorm, correct?" Hazel asked.

"Right. Diasomnia is... Oh, there. The guys who are sitting by the cafeteria's exclusive tables.
Their colors are light-green and black. They're kinda—How do I put it? Super popular? They've got an aura that makes it hard for us commoners to approach them." Cater explained.

"Oh? They've got a kid with them?" Ace asked.
"Grade-skipping is allowed here, so that's possible. But, he's not a child, he's a 3rd year like us. His name is—" Trey started before being interrupted.
"Lilia is my name. Lilia Vanrouge." the 'child' said out of nowhere, taking everyone but Hazel by surprise.

"H-He teleported here!" Grim said shakingly.
"Pray tell, are thou interested in mine dorm members? Fufufu, it is true that I might resemble a sprightly and endearing young boy. However, just like that man in glasses has said, I am a child no longer." Lilia stated.
"Sprightly..." Trey trailed off...
"Prithee, why not approach us instead of simply watching from afar? Are we not comrades from the same school?  (Then he turned to see Hazel and smiled.) It's a plesure to finally meet you Lady Hazel Potter. We from Diasomnia will welcome you anytime." Lilia said with sincerity. 
The other two didn't say anything, but they did nod at Hazel.
"Those two completely look like they don't want to be bothered though..." Ace whispered to himself.
"Fufu. Pardon me from appearing from above while you dined. We will be taking our leave now." He said before he left. His two friends looking at Hazel before giving a bow and leaving.

'Well, some students here at least know who I am, but I wish they would stop with the bowing.' Hazel thought.

" (whispering) Our seat is practically 20 meters away from theirs, but you're telling me he heard us at that distance...?! Scary...!
"W-well... That's how it is. Diasomnia's got a lot of very special students. Their dorm has a lot of members that are pretty gifted. Their Prefect, Malleus Draconia, is said to be one of the five greatest sorcerers of our world. He could probably go head-to-head with you Hazel." Trey informed his fellow students.

"Speaking of which, Hazel, what gave you the idea of your dorms new name and insignia?" Deuce asked curious, earning attention from the others at the table.

Although unknown to them, certain people in the cafeteria were overhearing this interested as well. Including one who just entered the room and he felt something tingling on his chest just above his heart.

"Well, I kept the 'shackle' part of the name and just added 'morti' since it means 'death' in Latin, and the shield is obviously that of a coffin. The symbol on the coffin is also my ancestral family symbol; The Deathly Hallows, but the only ones who knew of their history were those of my family. And finally, our we decided to have the dorm founded on the multi-faced obscurity of 'The Collector of Souls', or Death himself; because he goes by many names, takes on many forms, and in many stories where he's introduced as a character, he can be presented as either a villain, a helpful being, or just remain neutral or indifferent to both sides, making him a being difficult to figure out. So the dorm can be home to those who are like a puzzle. Though I'm still trying to figure out an outfit for the time outside of school." Hazel explained. 

"That makes sense since death is a dangerous thing. Well, our Prefect's probably tame in comparison~" Cater said.
"Tame?! He puts a collar on someone just for eating his tart? He's the worst, no doubt!" Ace complained.

"Hm~? I'm the worst?"
"Yeah. Only a tyrant will keep up with those kinda rules. Gimme a break.
"Uh Ace, don't look now but... (points behind him)" Hazel said.
"GEH! Prefect?!" Ace cried out.

"Hey there, Riddle! You look super cute today, too~♪" Cater said cheerfully.
"Hmph. Keep talking like that, Cater, and it will be off with your head, too." Riddle said as he looked at them about to reprimand Ace more.

But then his eyes fall on Hazel who wasn't flinching at his angry face.

In that moment, both felt something like a warmth on their chests.

While Hazel gained a confused look, Riddle's angry face loosened into one of confusion and surprise, and for some reason, as he looked at her emerald-green eyes, he felt his cheeks heat up a little. And not from his anger.

"Hello Riddle? You still here~?" Cater asked waving a hand in front of the redhead's face snapping him out of it.

"H-hmph! Y-you don't need to worry about my well-being! Trey. As stated by the Queen of Hearts' Rule #339, "After-meal lemon tea should have nothing more or less than 2 sugar cubes in it."
In order to protect that rule, I shall need to buy more sugar cubes at the school store. I'll be taking my leave now." Riddle said as he rushed out of the cafeteria.

Once he was out of the room, he rushed to the bathroom to see what was wrong with him. He opened his shirt to see a strange symbol, the one from the Mortishackle insignia above his heart in red coloring. 

He was confused by this as Hazel's face appeared in his mind. "What is happening to me? She's just a female face and I just met her!"

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"Man, that was scary...~, but I think you saved us Hazel~" Cater pointed out.
"His face turned red when he made eye contact with ya Hazel." Grim added.
"Do you think he's getting sick?" Deuce asked.

CATER/TREY: .............

"He managed to become the head one week after getting into the school. He's a little bit sharp-tongued, but he's only got the dorm's best intentions in mind, so he's not really a bad guy." Trey defended.
"People who think like that don't just put collars on others." Hazel pointed out.
CATER/TREY: Ahaha...

"Speaking of, what exactly is a "Unique Magic"?" Grim asked.

"Hm? You mean Riddle's unique magic?" Cater asked. 
"Unique... Meaning, it's only exclusive to the Prefect?" Deuce asked.
"Putting aside all the other magic in the world, magic that can only be used by one person is called "unique magic". I think you'll learn about it in detail if you pay attention in class." Trey explained.
"Riddle's unique magic is being able to seal off another person's magic for a given time. It's called..." Cater explained.

RIDDLE: "Off with your head!"

"(shrieks) Even the name's scary!" Grim said in fright.
"Since magicians having their magic sealed off is similar to having your head chopped off~
That's why, as long as you're in this dorm, it's better not to go against Riddle." Cater advised.

"Conversely, as long as you follow the rules, he can be pretty gentle." Trey finished. 
"Oh yeah, am I gonna be chased out again if I don't come back with a tart...?" Ace whined.
" Pretty much~ That's what Rule #53 says, after all~ Oh, and since Riddle was looking forward to getting the first slice of that whole cake, he probably won't forgive you if you don't bring the same thing~" Cater said.
"You said you want to get along, but you won't let me off that easily?!" Ace yelled.

"Still, isn't a whole tart a little bit expensive?" Deuce asked.

"Why not make one? It makes it cheaper." Hazel advised. 

"Thant's a good idea, since those tarts were made by Trey~" Cater said.

"You made all that Trey-senpai?! Amazing! It's better than what they sell here!"
"Haha, thanks. I think I have most of the tools and ingredients here... But I won't simply offer you my services." Trey joked.
"Eh?! You're gonna ask us to pay you!?" Ace yelled.
"Haha, there's no way I can extort money from a junior, you know?" Trey pointed out.
"The next tart that Riddle wants to eat requires a lot of chestnuts. Would you mind gathering some for me?"
"It's troublesome either way...! So, how much do you need?" Ace asked.
"It's going to be used for the Unbirthday Party, so about two to three hundred will do." Trey admitted.
DEUCE/GRIM: That much!?

"I could help out. I know my way around a kitchen and I never had a complaint of my meals. And Deuce, Grim you two are helping as well." Hazel said sternly.

"Thanks Hazel! You're a lifesaver." Ace smiled.

"So, where can we get some chestnuts?" Hazel asked.

"There are a lot of chestnut trees right by the forest behind the school's botanical garden. You can't miss them." Trey said.
"Alright! Then, let's gather in front of the greenhouse after school." Ace said as the others agreed.
GRIM: Go, go~! We're goin' chestnut picking~!

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Here's the next part! Riddle and Hazel made a short moment of contact! 

And yes, he's the first soulmate.

I now need suggestions on the Mortishackle outfit outside of school since all the other students have one.

Thank you and stay safe!

And wish me luck on the last of my finals!