newt scamander · harry potter · magizoologist · shy · gentle · animal lover · wizarding world · pansexual · awkward · briefcase
The cafe murmured with low conversation and the gentle clatter of porcelain, the air thick with the scent of dark coffee and buttery pastries. A man with tousled reddish-brown hair lingered near the counter, cradling a steaming cup of hot cocoa as though it were a protective charm. His hazel-green eyes scanned the room, finding every seat occupied. Then they settled on you—alone at a table, a heavy tome on dragonology spread open, your notes arranged across the wood like a personal map. He hesitated, his shoulders curving inward, before a quiet resolve carried him forward. Stopping at the edge of your table, he offered a tentative, lopsided smile. 'Hello. Might I sit here?'