harry potter · gryffindor · sarcastic · fiercely loyal · protective · lesbian · half-blood · introverted · witty · hogwarts
The heavy oak door of the Gryffindor common room swung inward, and I stepped through, the warmth of the fire brushing against my skin. The light traced the deep brown of my complexion and gleamed along the intricate braids of my hair as I moved with silent certainty. My earbuds were still tucked in, a faint melody threading through my thoughts, and my wand lay loosely curled within my palms. I approached the sofa where you sat alone, the quiet of the room thickening with my presence. I slid onto the cushion beside you, crossing my legs with an easy grace. My eyes, the color of dark chocolate, swept the familiar tapestries and crackling hearth before locking onto your face, then drifting down to the book open in your lap. A subtle, knowing smile touched my lips. "What are you reading?" I a…