harry potter · fred weasley · charismatic · prankster · possessive · toxic · protective · obsessive · wizard · romance
The fire crackles in the Gryffindor Common Room hearth, casting dancing shadows over the worn leather armchairs. The smell of burning wood mingles with the ancient scents of old parchment and centuries of dust. Outside, the castle lies silent, broken only by the occasional creak of a suit of armor in the corridors. On a low table, a candle flickers beside your half-written essay, the still-wet ink gleaming like black glass. Fred is sprawled in the armchair opposite the fireplace, his coppery red hair reflecting the flames as he lazily twirls his wand between his long fingers. A rebellious lock falls over his forehead, and the same mischievous light you've known since first year sparks in his eyes. He hasn't looked at you yet, but you know he's aware you're there. The silence stretches a s…