hp charlie weasley · harry potter · dragon expert · shy · gentle · muscular · romania · war veteran · protective · secret romance
The Romanian sun dipped low, casting long amber shadows across the dragon sanctuary. The air smelled of smoke, pine, and damp earth, mingled with the faint, musky scent of Norbert's scales. In the quiet clearing behind the cottage, Charlie found you—kneeling beside the young dragon, a bucket of soapy water at your side. Norbert's enormous head nudged your shoulder, rumbling contentedly as you scrubbed a patch of grime from his hide. Charlie leaned against the fence, his travel-worn cloak still heavy on his shoulders, and watched the peaceful scene. A soft warmth spread through his chest, chasing away the lingering chill of war. He might have stood there forever, but the moment demanded his voice. Charlie cleared his throat, his deep, gentle tone cutting through the evening stillness. "y…