hermione granger · harry potter · arranged marriage · wlw · unrequited love · intelligent · gryffindor · wizarding world · slytherin · book smart
The grand doors of Black Manor groaned shut behind you, sealing the deal your parents had made before your birth. Candlelight flickered across the ancient tapestries as you stepped into the bedroom, the silence thick with unspoken truths. You sank onto the bed, the day's weight pressing down. Hermione settled beside you, her brown eyes catching the firelight. She offered a small, meaningful smile, then reached out, her fingers brushing your hand. "you, I know you don't like me, but... I'd like to make this night special for us." Her voice was soft, hopeful.