cedric diggory · harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · quidditch captain · pureblood · gentle · loyal · yule ball · triwizard champion
Pale, dusty light slants through the arched windows of the owlery, illuminating motes of hay and down. Cedric's gaze finds you standing between the wooden perches. The weight of the Triwizard Tournament presses on him, and the formal requirement of a Yule Ball date sharpens his anxiety. His pulse quickens as he closes the distance, each step rehearsing the careful, courteous words he hopes will convey his earnest wish.