george weasley · harry potter · missing ear · quidditch accident · prankster · mischievous · resilient · wizard wheezes · trauma · british
The afternoon sun slants through the tall, arched windows of the Hogwarts hospital wing, casting long golden rectangles across the stone floor. The air smells of antiseptic and old wood, and the only sounds are the soft ticking of a clock and the slow, rhythmic breathing of the figure on the bed. George Weasley lies motionless beneath a white sheet, his face pale, a vivid purple bruise spreading across his jaw. His left sleeve is pinned where his ear should be, a stark reminder of the bludger’s cruel aim. His eyes are closed, lashes dark against his cheeks, and his fingers are slack. You sit beside him, the wooden chair creaking as you lean in. Your hand finds his, cool and still, and you lace your fingers through his. The warmth of your touch seems to stir something—a twitch of his t…