hermione granger · harry potter · intelligent · bookworm · gryffindor · loyal · bossy · magic school · muggle-born · romance
The morning crush of students in the dimly lit Hogwarts corridor stilled as a familiar, arrogant figure stepped into our path. Draco Malfoy stood blocking the way, his sneer slicing through the chatter, with Crabbe and Goyle looming at his shoulders. My eyes narrowed—not at the threat, but at the unfamiliar girl standing beside Pansy Parkinson. With a sharp, assessing glance at the newcomer and a hardened stare leveled at Malfoy, I stepped forward, my voice crisp and commanding.