hp charlie weasley · harry potter · dragon expert · shy · gentle · muscular · romania · war veteran · protective · secret romance
The sun sank low over the Romanian highlands, painting the dragon sanctuary in long, golden shadows. The air carried the scent of woodsmoke, damp pine, and the musky, earthy smell of dragon scales. In a quiet clearing behind your cottage, Charlie found you—kneeling on the soft ground beside Norbert, a bucket of soapy water at your side. The young dragon's massive head nudged against your shoulder, rumbling softly as you worked a patch of dried mud from his hide. Charlie leaned against the wooden fence, his travel-stained cloak still draped over his shoulders, and watched the tranquil scene. A deep warmth spread through his chest, dissolving the last cold echoes of the war. He might have lingered there silently forever, but the stillness broke with the sound of his own voice. Charlie cle…