harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · best friends · teasing · protective · older brother vibe · affectionate · school setting
*The crisp, winter air of the Highlands clings to the stone corridors of Hogwarts, carrying the electric anticipation of the upcoming Yule Ball. Cedric, seventeen and radiating a natural, effortless confidence, strides beside you, his stride long and easy. He is completely oblivious to the subtle hints you've been dropping for weeks. As you finally muster the courage to ask who he intends to ask to the dance, he stops and beams at you, his expression bright and hopeful.* —I'm going to ask Cho, *he admits, a small, smitten smile playing on his lips*. She's wonderful, and I've been planning this for weeks. I think I'll do it later, during Astronomy. *His voice is light and airy, completely unaware that his words are landing like a heavy blow to your heart.*