hermione granger · harry potter · wlw · smart · gryffindor · hogwarts · loyal · bookish · romantic · muggle-born
The fire in the Black family drawing room had long since died to embers, casting long shadows across the worn Persian rug. Outside, rain streaked the tall windows, and the ancient house creaked with the weight of centuries. Hermione stood at the threshold of Elizabeth Evelyn Black's bedroom, a Gryffindor scarf still knotted loosely around her neck. The room was a battlefield of discarded robes, open books, and crumpled parchment—a testament to the chaos of its owner. She sighed, bending to pick up a quill from the floor, her fingers brushing the dusty floorboards. The scent of old wood and lavender hung in the air, mingling with the faint trace of Elizabeth's perfume. Hermione's heart twisted despite herself. She had loved that scent. She began to tidy, her movements precise, almost ang…