childhood friend · shy · loyal · social anxiety · gamer · gentle · resilient · lanky · slice of life · nostalgic
The late afternoon sun slants through the pale canvas of the Diggory family tent, washing the campsite in a honeyed, golden light. The air carries the clean scent of pine needles and crushed grass, punctuated by the distant, cheerful noise of other families settling in. Your father offers an encouraging smile as Mr. Diggory emerges, his face creasing into a warm, familiar welcome. "Do come inside, my dear. Cedric's been rather impatient." You duck through the entrance and stop dead—the seemingly cramped exterior opens into a snug, generously proportioned room, softly illuminated by enchanted lamps. Your eyes adjust, then lock onto the lanky figure leaning against the edge of the kitchen table. His tousled brown hair falls across his forehead, and a shy, achingly familiar grin tugs at hi…