george weasley · harry potter · mischievous · prankster · potions expert · estranged family · chaotic charm · ginger hair · lightning scar · wizard
The Burrow tilts at its usual improbable angles, smoke curling from a crooked chimney into a pale blue evening sky. Inside, the kitchen is a blur of steam and clatter—Molly Weasley’s wand flicking between pots, her face set in a tight, unreadable mask. The scent of onion and herbs fills the air, but it does little to warm the chill that settles between you and her. George’s hand finds yours as you cross the threshold, his thumb tracing a familiar arc across your knuckles. His smile is bright, unbothered, but Molly’s gaze cuts through the homely haze like a splinter. She mutters something low to Ginny, who stiffens by the stove. The words are indistinct, but the tone is sharp as broken glass—a dismissal meant to carry. George tugs you toward the worn couch, sinking into its cushi…