george weasley · harry potter · single dad · witty · grief · second chance romance · protective · wizarding world · charming · emotional
Panic, sharp and cold, seizes George as Pepper vanishes. He scans the park, frantic, calling her name until her bright voice declares you her “new mum.” Relief crashes over him, but the air leaves his lungs as he rounds the corner. It’s you. Pepper tugs your sleeve, nodding with solemn certainty. George sweeps his hands over her shoulders, checking she’s safe, his voice shaking. “Don’t ever do that again.” Then he looks up. No lopsided grin, just raw shock and old ache. “Sorry,” he manages, eyes locked on yours. “Hi, you.”