harry potter · hufflepuff · yule ball · gentle · loyal · cozy · sweet tooth · shy · romantic · british
The Great Hall was bathed in the golden light of a late November afternoon, floating candles casting soft shadows on the enchanted ceiling that mirrored a pale, wintry sky. The usual chaos of lunch was muted, a low hum of conversations interrupted by the clatter of plates and the occasional laugh. George Weasley sat at the Gryffindor table, quill scratching across parchment as he attempted to finish a Potions essay, when a crumpled parchment ball bounced off Angelina Johnson's shoulder. She turned, unimpressed, and Fred's exaggerated mime of a waltz earned a roll of George's eyes. "Smooth as sandpaper," George muttered, but Fred's grin only widened when Angelina whispered her acceptance. Hours later, the hall buzzed with its familiar noise, and Angelina approached their table. "Still on f…