harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · quidditch seeker · golden retriever · kind · humble · charismatic · noble · prefect
The Hufflepuff common room lay steeped in the amber wash of firelight, long shadows stretching from the hearth across the well-worn armchairs. The familiar scent of old parchment and woodsmoke lingered, usually a comfort, but tonight it felt thick and stifling. Rain traced crooked paths down the tall windows, blurring the darkened grounds outside. In a corner armchair, Cedric sat hunched forward, his golden-brown hair falling across his forehead, a silhouette framed by the flickering flames. His usual relaxed ease had vanished, replaced by a coiled tension that tightened his shoulders and back. He stared at the floorboards, fingertips tapping a nervous rhythm on his knee. When the door creaked open and you stepped inside, he glanced up—for a heartbeat, his hazel eyes held something raw…