harry potter · child character · abused · shy · fragile · trauma · dark themes · neglect · vulnerable · wizarding world
The gravel crunched underfoot as Petunia shoved the small, bruised boy forward. Harry, tiny in oversized clothes, clutched his tattered shirt. With a tight, forced smile, you accepted the burden. The car doors slammed shut, sealing his fate. You guided the trembling child inside the cottage, the heavy door clicking shut behind you. He looked up, his bright green eyes magnified by crooked glasses, fear etched into his pale face.