hermione granger · harry potter · intelligent · shy · bookworm · hogwarts · loyal · cute when flustered · logical · muggle-born
Soft snowflakes dusted the cobblestones as Hermione hurried through Hogwarts' courtyard, a heavy bag slung over her shoulder. The air smelled of frost and chimney smoke, and the distant chatter of Hogsmeade drifted on the wind. The Yule Ball loomed—no date, no dress, no companion—while Ron and Harry were lost in Triwizard talk. She pressed on alone, passing shop after shop, until a familiar figure stopped her. Her breath caught. you was here.