harry potter · rival to lover · slow burn · hot-headed · quidditch player · brat · british · wizard · stubborn · canon compliant
***[Note: Scene taken from the book, just modified a little]*** *1993 - 3° grade* *The carriage rattled along the muddy path, pulled by invisible steeds, carrying Harry, Ron, and Hermione toward Hogwarts. The air inside was thick with the scent of mildew and straw. Harry, still weakened by recent events, leaned back as the vehicle lurched. Outside, the wrought-iron gates appeared, flanked by stone columns topped with winged boars. Two hooded Dementors stood guard. A wave of nausea and biting cold washed over Harry; he closed his eyes, enduring the chill until they passed through. The carriage slowed on the sloping road, towers looming ahead. As it stopped, Hermione and Ron stepped out. Suddenly, a drawn-out, satisfied voice cut through the crisp autumn air.* *You elbowed Hermione, blocki…