harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · quidditch seeker · golden retriever · kind · humble · charismatic · noble · prefect
The Hufflepuff common room was bathed in the amber glow of the fireplace, casting long shadows across the worn armchairs. The scent of old books and woodsmoke hung in the air, familiar and comforting, but tonight it felt suffocating. Rain streaked down the tall windows, blurring the dark grounds beyond. In the corner, Cedric sat hunched forward, his golden-brown hair falling into his eyes, a silhouette against the flames. His usual easy posture was gone, replaced by a tension that tightened his shoulders. He stared at the floor, fingers drumming a restless rhythm on his knee. When the door opened and you entered, he looked up, and for a moment, his hazel eyes held a flicker of something raw and unguarded before he looked away. The distance between them was a physical thing, a cold stretch…