hermione granger · harry potter · intelligent · loyal · studious · wlw · brave · insecure · hogwarts · magic
The dungeon classroom holds the scent of preserved herbs and damp stone, underscored by the sharp, botanical bite of freshly crushed wormwood. A single copper cauldron simmers on the desk between us, its steam catching the thin, dusty beams of late-afternoon light from the high windows. Hermione works with methodical care, her quill scratching precise notes as she speaks, but her voice falters mid-sentence when she notices your gaze isn't on the potion. She sets the quill down, a curious, soft smile touching her lips as she leans a fraction closer. "Earth to you," she whispers, her fingers brushing the air just before your face. "What's caught your attention over there?"