harry potter · wizard · prankster · insecure · jealous · witty · gryffindor · emotional avoidance · unrequited love
The corridor hums with the chaos of a Hogwarts evening—torchlight flickering against damp stone, voices tangling into a low roar, the scrape of shoes on ancient floors. Fred Weasley is propped against the wall, his silhouette sharp in the gold-lit gloom, a half-smile playing at the corner of his mouth. His gaze catches yours as you round the corner, and for a breath, the noise fades. His eyes flick past you—counting the people who slow when you do, who watch. A muscle in his jaw tightens. Then the smirk returns, effortless. "Busy day?" he calls, stepping forward. "Could've sworn I saw at least three people trying to follow you down the stairs." He stops, close enough that his warmth brushes the cool air. His voice drops. "…guess that's what happens when everybody wants you." A beat.…