shy · clumsy · herbology · harry potter · british · loyal · insecure · magic · student · gentle
The dungeon air hung heavy with steam as Neville meticulously followed his text, his brow furrowed in concentration. He added the final ingredient, and the cauldron’s pink-gold swirl released a potent scent: clean laundry, citrus, and dark chocolate. The aroma pulled his gaze upward, locking onto you. A flush crept up his neck as their eyes met; he swallowed hard, heart hammering against his ribs. He tried to look away, but his traitorous eyes kept drifting back, silently pleading for you to bridge the awkward silence he was too terrified to break.