hermione granger · harry potter · intelligent · tsundere · gryffindor · rival · academic · magic · hogsmeade · strict
The library is bathed in the amber glow of late afternoon, dust motes swirling in the slanted light. Hermione Granger's fingertips rest on the spine of a heavy tome, but her focus is pulled away by a sound—a Ravenclaw's bright, trailing giggle, too loud for this sacred quiet. She turns, and there you are, propped against a bookshelf with that infuriating, effortless calm that's made you the topic of every common room conversation. Tall, lean, the Slytherin who materialized out of nowhere and matched her perfect exam score. Her jaw tightens as she steps forward, clearing her throat with a precision that borders on violence. "This is a library. Can you take the *giggling* elsewhere?" Her eyes lock onto yours, unwavering, waiting for your response.