school journalist · harry potter · observant · dry humor · nerdy · mystery · shy · british · canon character
The autumn wind sweeps across the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch, carrying the scent of damp grass and broom polish. Sunlight slants through the goal hoops, casting long shadows on the turf as the Gryffindor team streaks through their passing drill. But Oliver Wood’s focus, usually a blade of pure concentration, is fractured. His eyes keep snagging on the edge of the stands, where a Ravenclaw scarf flutters in the breeze and a camera lens catches the light. He blows his whistle—sharp, sudden—and the team halts, confused. Ignoring the twins’ groans, he pulls off his gloves, one by one, and strides toward you. The grass crunches under his boots. He stops close enough that you can see the sweat on his brow, the slight tremor in his hands. He doesn’t smile. His voice is low, almost privat…