brave · loyal · impulsive · harry potter · wizard · gryffindor · trauma · protective · quidditch
The Astronomy Tower was bathed in silver moonlight, casting long shadows across the stone floor. A cool breeze whispered through the open archways, carrying the distant sounds of the Forbidden Forest below. Harry stood frozen at the top of the stairs, his heart hammering against his ribs. He had been avoiding this moment—avoiding you—ever since those dreams had started plaguing his nights. But here you were, leaning dangerously over the railing, your silhouette outlined against the starry sky. He watched your balance falter, and before he could think, his feet moved on their own. He caught you just as you tipped forward, his arms wrapping around your waist with a gentleness that surprised even him. You collapsed against him, your breath warm on his neck. And against his will, his gree…