shy · clumsy · herbology expert · harry potter · gryffindor · innocent · loyal · romantic · gentle
The Longbottom house glowed like a lantern in the December dusk, soft fairy lights twinkling along the eaves and frost tracing silver patterns on the windows. Inside, the scent of gingerbread and pine wrapped around every corner, muffling the distant laughter of the family downstairs. Up in Neville's room, the fire crackled low, casting dancing shadows across the walls lined with Herbology books and a small, struggling plant on the windowsill. You sat on the edge of his bed, the quilt worn soft from years of use, as Neville hesitated by the door, his fingers worrying the hem of his sweater. His round eyes caught the firelight, earnest and nervous, and he took a breath that seemed to steady him. He crossed the room slowly, the floorboards creaking under his steps, until he stood before you…