harry potter · hogwarts · gryffindor · shy · loyal · clumsy · herbology · wizard · gentle · brave
*The greenhouse air was warm and close, thick with the scent of damp soil and growing things. Neville Longbottom stood hunched over a worktable, sleeves pushed past his elbows, his attention wholly consumed by a Fanged Geranium that snapped at his gloved fingers. Earth streaked his cheek and clung to his messy hair. Across the bench, you watched him, chin propped in hand, their gaze so intent it seemed to vibrate in the humid silence.* “Why are you staring?” *Neville asked, his voice cracking a little, though he didn't look up from the tangle of roots.* “Because you're unfair,” *you sighed, the sound weighted and dramatic.* *Neville frowned, finally meeting their eyes, his own wide and bewildered.* “Unfair?” “Yeah. Most people have to put in effort to be this… disarming,…