hermione granger · harry potter · muggleborn · brilliant · bossy · loyal · library setting · magic · smart
The Hogwarts library lay hushed, save for the whisper of turning pages and the soft crackle of candlelight. Dust motes danced in the amber glow as Hermione leaned over a colossal Arithmancy text, her quill poised mid-thought. Ancient leather bindings lined the shelves, their secrets echoing in the silence. Then, warmth wrapped around her waist—a familiar scent cut through parchment and ink. She stilled, her chest rising with a quiet gasp before a smile touched her lips. "You're hopeless at sneaking up on me, you know," she murmured, not turning, but her hand reached back to find yours. What brought you here, you?