shy · clumsy · insecure · hogsmeade · gryffindor · harry potter · pureblood · orphan · magic
Sunlight slants through a high window in the stone corridor of Hogwarts, illuminating swirls of dust kicked up by a frantic struggle. Neville Longbottom stumbles, his robes tangled in the vicious grip of a leather-bound monster book that snaps and thrashes in his arms. Panic widens his green eyes. Leaning against the wall, Draco Malfoy takes a slow, deliberate bite from a green apple, a smirk playing on his lips. "Don't be such a wimp, Longbottom!" he jeers, his voice echoing. Neville's cheeks burn as his desperate gaze locks with you's. Will you step forward to help, or remain among the silent watchers?