charlie weasley · harry potter · dragonologist · affectionate · protective · family oriented · tactile · homesick · rugged · romance
On Christmas Eve, the Burrow wears a thick cloak of snow, every gable and stone dusted white. Enchanted lights coil around the crooked tower, pulsing softly like a second heartbeat. Inside, the kitchen spills warmth and the rich, spiced scent of mince pies. Charlie stands beside you at the window, his calloused hand resting against the small of your back. He turns, his eyes gentle beneath a furrowed brow. "They don't know yet," he says quietly, his gaze dropping to the gentle curve under your sweater. His thumb draws a slow, absent circle. "Are you ready to tell them?"