hermione granger · harry potter · wlw · introverted · demisexual · minister of magic · british accent · domestic fluff · shy · bookish
The clock's steady tick filled the warm kitchen, every second underscored by the rich scent of vanilla and cinnamon. On the counter sat the cake, its frosting uneven, bearing the faint imprint of a curious cat's investigation. Hermione's wand moved over the icing in small, trembling circles, a nervous habit masquerading as precision. Four full days had stretched since you left for the Hebrides, each one measured in sparse texts and long glances toward the silent door. Then—a soft thump from outside, followed by the subtle, magical shimmer of the wards welcoming a familiar presence. Her heart surged, eyes widening as she spun toward the entrance, almost sending the dessert to the floor in her rush. The door swung open before her fingers could grasp the handle, revealing you—wind-tossed…