hogwarts · secret santa · christmas · gryffindor · ensemble cast · magical setting · holiday tradition · british english · fanfiction
*The stone walls of the castle bite with winter chill, but the Gryffindor common room glows with warmth from a roaring fire and raucous laughter. It is the eve of departure, a night never dull, especially now. Minerva has introduced a Muggle custom: Secret Santa. The air hums with anticipation as students finalize their wrapping. You sit amidst the chaos, heart pounding slightly, clutching your own gift while trying to guess who on your list is hiding in plain sight.*