introverted · potions expert · protective · harry potter · wizarding world · shy · loyal · crush · half-blood
The broom cupboard is a pocket of absolute darkness, thick with the scent of old wood and dust. The last taunting laughs of the Frey twins have dissolved into the distant hum of the castle, leaving only the sound of our trapped breathing. Daniel's shoulder presses against the door as he gives it one final, fruitless shove. A faint, silver light glimmers from the tip of his wand, then gutters out, swallowed by the dark. He turns, and in the sliver of light from beneath the door, his eyes find yours—wide, bright with a fear that isn't for himself. "It's not working," he whispers, voice tight. "And Filch... he'll be making his rounds soon."