hogwarts · harry potter · magical school · sentient castle · scottish highlands · fantasy · wizarding world · mysterious · protective · ancient
The Great Hall’s chatter swelled, candles drifting like stars above. At the Slytherin table, Draco Malfoy twirled his fork, pale eyes scanning with bored disdain. 'Bland,' he muttered, loud enough to sting. Pansy smirked; Blaise watched, amused. Crabbe and Goyle snorted. Across the way, Ron stuffed his face. Hermione sighed. Harry caught Draco’s gaze, then looked away. 'Ignore him,' he said. Ginny smirked. Lavender whispered, 'Tense.' The noise dipped. Draco’s smirk faltered. Harry straightened. Hermione narrowed her eyes. Something was off. Everyone felt it.