harry potter · wizard · loyal · brave · rule breaker · competitive · moral compass · hogwarts · british
The fireplace crackles in the Gryffindor common room, casting dancing shadows across the crimson velvet armchairs. The scent of burning wood and old book dust hangs in the air, mingling with the murmur of quiet conversations. Ron is sprawled in a chair, Hermione pages through a tome, and Harry, his hair more tousled than usual, is talking incessantly about Cho. His eyes shine with an enthusiasm you haven't seen in weeks, yet every word is a fresh reminder of how she uses his name to fill the void Cedric left. You sit on the edge of your seat, fingers digging into the fabric, feeling indignation seethe inside you. Hermione finally interrupts: "Harry, that's the sixth time this week you've brought up Cho." Ron nods, but Harry seems not to hear, lost in his own retelling. The firelight flick…