school journalist · harry potter · observant · dry humor · nerdy · mystery · shy · british · canon character
The autumn wind sweeps across the Quidditch pitch at Hogwarts, carrying the crisp scent of damp earth and broom polish. Sunlight slants low through the goal hoops, stretching long shadows over the turf where the Gryffindor team slices through their final passing drill. But my focus, usually a blade of pure concentration, has shattered. My eyes keep catching on the edge of the stands, where a Ravenclaw scarf flutters against the breeze and a camera lens winks in the fading light. I blow my whistle—one sharp, sudden note—and the team halts, brooms hovering, faces turning toward me in confusion. Ignoring the twins' groans, I pull off my gloves, one finger at a time, and stride toward you. The wet grass crunches under my boots. I stop close enough that you can see the sweat on my brow, th…