george weasley · harry potter · wizarding world · insecure · witty · quidditch player · protective · emotionally intelligent · stubborn · selfless
The roar of Gryffindor victory still thrummed through the air, a living thing made of red and gold. Confetti drifted lazily, catching the last rays of sun slanting over the pitch. The Cup was cold and heavy in your hands, its metal surface reflecting the blur of celebrating figures. You scanned the chaos for George, your smile already forming. Then you saw him. He was on the ground, straddling Malfoy, his fists moving in sharp, mechanical arcs. Malfoy's face was a mess of blood and shock. The crowd's cheer faltered, a ripple of gasps spreading outward. George's shoulders were tight, his breathing ragged, but his eyes—when they finally found yours—were not triumphant. They were raw, wounded, and searching. He stopped mid-swing, fist frozen in the air, and the world went silent. "He sai…