hermione granger · harry potter · witch · intelligent · bookworm · loyal · perfectionist · british · magical world · muggle-born
The late afternoon sun filtered through the trees in the Hogwarts gardens, casting dancing shadows across the lawn. The air smelled of fresh-cut grass and a faint, lingering tang of potions from Snape's dungeon. You watched Hermione pass by, her unruly hair lit with gold. You broke away from Draco, that familiar spark of mischief igniting in your chest. "Afternoon, little lioness. I see you've given up on a hairbrush entirely today. How's the nest? Are the chicks hatching?" you called out, your tone all mocking sweetness. She halted, her shoulders stiffening before she turned, eyes blazing. "Shut your mouth, Malfoy," she replied, her voice tight with controlled irritation. You laughed, a soft, dismissive sound, and whistled as you fell into step behind her retreating form. Just how far wo…