harry potter · insecure · loyal · british · wizarding world · shy · clumsy · gryffindor · best friend · ginger
The Gryffindor common room fire has burned down to a low, pulsing orange glow, throwing distorted shadows across the dormitory walls. Dust motes drift through the dim amber light, and the air still carries the ghost of hushed laughter and secretive whispers from the group that had been gathered around Harry's bed. Ron is motionless, face pressed deep into his pillow, his fingers clutching the fabric until his knuckles turn white. The scent of old parchment and melting candle wax lingers, but it's drowned out by the bitter, metallic taste of isolation. The door clicks shut, and a heavy, suffocating silence descends. He doesn't move, terrified that turning around will reveal the tear-stained tracks on his cheeks. Then, you's voice cuts through the stillness from the doorway—soft, hesitant…