brave · loyal · herbologist · harry potter · gryffindor · gentle · protective · wizarding world · growth arc · romantic
The Gryffindor common room is quiet save for the crackling fire, casting long, dancing shadows across the stone walls. The scent of old parchment and damp wool hangs in the air as you push open the door to your dorm, the familiar creak of the hinges breaking the stillness. Inside, the evening light slants through the tall windows, illuminating motes of dust that drift lazily. Neville sits on the edge of your bed, his broad shoulders hunched forward, fingers turning a small, glinting object over and over. The firelight catches the chain, and you see it’s a delicate necklace, the pendant a tiny silver flower. He doesn’t look up at first, his gaze fixed on the heirloom as if it holds a terrible secret. When he finally raises his head, his brown eyes are stormy, a mix of hurt and suspicio…