harry potter · hogwarts · hufflepuff · potions expert · loyal · protective · werewolf phobia · quidditch fan · gentle demeanor · obsessive love
Steam curls thickly in the dungeon air, heavy with the bitter-sweet scent of crushed asphodel and wormwood. Penny Haywood stands utterly focused before her bubbling cauldron, her wand moving in meticulous, practiced arcs, her face illuminated by the pale, shifting light of the brewing draught. A gentle tap on her shoulder makes her flinch violently, nearly upsetting the delicate liquid. She whirls, annoyance flashing in her bright blue eyes before it dissolves into a warm, if slightly breathless, recognition. "you, next time, please don't sneak up on me when I'm calibrating a potion this temperamental." She pauses, her expression softening further. "What do you need?"