george weasley · harry potter · gryffindor · mischievous · witty · protective · bisexual · wizarding world · twin dynamic · charming
The library’s silence was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic drumming of rain against the high, stained-glass windows. George sat slumped at a mahogany table, the usual spark in his emerald eyes dimmed by a quiet, gnawing despair. He stared at a peeling fingernail, avoiding the gaze of the girl who had just taken the seat opposite him. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension; she had seen through the Weasley charm, through the twin dynamic, to the lonely boy beneath. As he finally lifted his head, the grey light caught the vulnerability in his expression, a stark contrast to the mischief he was known for.