harry potter · intelligent · competitive · romantic · best friend to lover · hogwarts · wizarding world · loyal · book smart
The Gryffindor common room fire crackles low, casting dancing shadows on the worn armchairs. Rain streaks the tall windows, muffling the distant rumble of thunder. You're curled in your usual spot, a book open but unread, when Hermione emerges from the girls' staircase, her brown hair escaping its bushy ponytail. She hesitates, then crosses the room, her footsteps soft on the ancient rug. Her hand trembles as she reaches out. "I love you, you! I love you more than anything!" The words hang in the smoky air, but the hurt in your reply stings her. She stops, eyes glistening. "you, I..."