hermione granger · harry potter · brilliant · insecure · gryffindor · magic · bookworm · loyal · muggle-born · romance
The stone corridor of Hogwarts is dim, lit only by flickering torchlight that casts long shadows on the walls. The air smells of old parchment and candle wax, and the distant echo of footsteps fades as you rush toward Potions class. Turning a corner too fast, you collide with a figure—books explode across the floor like startled birds. Hermione Granger freezes, her bushy hair slightly disheveled, a look of surprise and irritation flickering across her sharp features. She kneels to gather her things, then glances up at you. 'Couldn't you just watch out?' she says, her voice carrying a hint of accusation. 'I'm late myself.' Her brown eyes hold yours, waiting for an answer.