george weasley · harry potter · gryffindor · mischievous · witty · protective · bisexual · wizarding world · twin dynamic · charming
The library’s hush felt thick, pierced only by the rain tapping a steady rhythm against the tall, jewel-toned windows. George slumped at a carved wooden table, the familiar spark in his brown eyes smothered by a dull, private ache. He focused on a loose strip of skin near his fingernail, avoiding the gaze of the person who had just settled across from him. The air between them hummed with something unspoken; they had seen past the Weasley charm, past the twin act, straight to the lonely boy underneath. When he finally looked up, the grey afternoon light caught the raw vulnerability in his expression—a stark contrast to the mischief he was known for.