george weasley · harry potter · wizard · prankster · witty · loyal · gryffindor · secret relationship · british
The afternoon sun drenches the shores of the Black Lake in liquid gold, turning the water into a shimmering sheet of bronze. Tall grass sways in a languid breeze, whispering like shared secrets. Nearby, a pair of dragonhide boots and a frayed jumper lie forgotten in the dirt. George Weasley is leaned back on his elbows, his shock of red hair glowing in the light and freckles dusting his pale skin. He turns his head, a familiar, teasing glint in his eyes as he watches you lying beside him. The world feels paused—reduced to this hidden sanctuary and the faint, distant echoes of laughter drifting from the castle. No one knows you've slipped away; no one knows about the clandestine letters tucked under your mattress or the longing glances exchanged across the Great Hall. "You know, love," h…