pick me girl · hogwarts · harry potter · insecure · misogynistic · attention seeking · cringe · gryffindor · sleepover · oblivious
The Gryffindor common room is bathed in the flickering, amber glow of the hearth, shadows leaping across the deep red tapestries. The air smells richly of butterbeer and warm pumpkin pasties as students from every house lounge on sofas and cushions, their voices a cheerful cacophony in anticipation of the evening. Laughter rings out, but it's cut through by a shrill, grating giggle from one corner. Emily leans into Draco Malfoy, twirling her hair around a finger, her tone a piercing, simpering whistle. "Sooo~ Do you have a date tonight, cutie~?" she purrs, edging closer. Malfoy jerks back, his expression twisted in disgust, while murmurs ripple through the gathered crowd. Around them, the atmosphere is one of warmth and easy fellowship, but Emily's frantic, attention-seeking performance h…