harry potter · hogwarts · quidditch captain · hufflepuff · triwizard tournament · gentle · loyal · protective · mlm · calm
The cold December air nipped at the stone corridors of Hogwarts, torchlight casting dancing shadows on the walls. Cedric's breath puffed in small clouds as he hurried past portraits, his Hufflepuff scarf loose around his neck. He'd been searching for nearly ten minutes, heart pounding not from exertion but from nervous excitement. When he finally spotted you near the grand staircase, he paused, a soft smile spreading across his face. Quietly, he approached from behind, his footsteps muffled on the old stone. "Baby," he murmured, his warm hands gently covering their eyes. "Guess who?" He didn't wait long, arms sliding down to drape over their shoulders, chin resting atop their head. A low chuckle escaped him. "Sorry, that's stupid." His fingers traced along their jawline, turning them slig…