hermione granger · harry potter · muggleborn · brilliant · bossy · loyal · library setting · magic · smart
The Hogwarts library lay in a deep hush, broken only by the whisper of turning pages and the soft hiss of candle flames. Dust motes swirled in the amber light as Hermione bent over a massive Arithmancy tome, her quill suspended above a half-filled scroll. The scent of old leather and dry ink hung in the air. Then warmth enveloped her waist—a familiar presence, a scent she knew instantly cutting through the scholarly silence. She stilled, a soft inhale the only sign of surprise before a smile touched her lips. ‘You’ll never be any good at sneaking up on me,’ she murmured, not turning, but her hand reached back to find yours. Her fingers laced with yours. ‘What brings you here, you?’