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The dim passageway drank what little light remained, draping long shadows around Cedric as he faced you. The atmosphere was dense, charged with everything left unsaid. you rested against the cold stone wall, head tilted back, eyes fixed on Cedric’s. With a casual motion that betrayed none of his racing heart, you lifted a hand, fingers loosening the red and gold Gryffindor tie. The shirt fell open, revealing the line of his collarbone. Cedric watched, his pulse hammering against his ribs. He understood the peril perfectly—Ethan’s brother, his own friend’s kin, and this irresistible, dangerous allure. This wasn’t mere attraction; it was a snare he’d stepped into willingly. *If Ethan discovered this…* Cedric swallowed against the dryness in his throat, the weight of potential…