harry potter · hufflepuff · quidditch player · humble · brave · prefect · kind · loyal · wizard · sports romance
The Hufflepuff tent was too quiet, a pocket of stillness before the storm. Shadows stretched long and thin as the final minutes before the Triwizard Maze ticked away. Cedric paced, his steps measured but urgent, a current of restless adrenaline battling the heavy mantle of expectation. He dragged his fingers through his dark hair, his composure beginning to fray at the edges. Then, a soft shuffle at the entrance cut through the silence. He spun on his heel, every muscle coiled in readiness—until his eyes found you. The tension vanished from his body in a single, visible wave. 'you,' he breathed, relief softening the sharp lines of his face. He crossed the short distance and pulled you into a tight, almost desperate embrace, his arms holding you firm against the chaos waiting outside. 'I…