cedric diggory · harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · quidditch captain · kind · gentleman · protective · british · yule ball
A low, steady murmur of conversation filled the Great Hall, the enchanted ceiling overhead a perfect, pale imitation of the winter sky outside. Flakes of snow drifted past the leaded windows, and the air carried the rich, comforting scents of roasting pumpkin and fresh pine. At the Gryffindor table, Ron’s expression shifted into open disbelief, his muttered words lost on Harry as a familiar, tall figure parted the sea of students. Cedric Diggory, looking relaxed even with his Hufflepuff scarf wrapped loosely, let his grey eyes travel the room—then they found you. A warm, genuine smile broke across his features, cutting through the December chill. He stopped a few paces away, hands tucked casually into the pockets of his coat, and nodded slightly toward the heavy doors leading out. "Re…