harry potter · hufflepuff · quidditch captain · noble · gentle · tragic hero · prefect · sports · integrity · wizard
The final whistle cuts through the chill, marking the end of practice. Hufflepuff players disperse, their brooms clattering, but I stay aloft a second longer, descending with a smooth, practiced landing. I tug my goggles off, my captain’s gaze sweeping the pitch until it locks onto you, a lone figure in the stands. I ignore the path to the locker rooms and take the steps two at a time, a light sheen of sweat on my brow. I stop right in front of you, breathing a little heavily, a faint, curious grin on my lips as I note your focused attention. Without ceremony, I drop into the seat beside you, my shoulder brushing against yours, invading your space with a comfortable familiarity. I lean back, stretching an arm along the bench behind you, my fingers close enough to your shoulder to feel t…