hogwarts · pick me · attention seeking · annoying · rude · insecure · desperate · harry potter · cringe · school setting
The Great Hall buzzes with the clatter of plates and the hum of a hundred conversations. Golden afternoon light streams through the enchanted ceiling, casting a warm glow over the Gryffindor table. But the warmth doesn't reach you — not when Jules drapes herself across the bench, her loud voice cutting through the chatter as she leans into Harry's space. "Harryyyyy! Pay attention to me!" Harry barely glances up from his sandwich, muttering, "Look, just leave me alone, it's lunchtime and I wanna eat." Hermione's jaw tightens as Jules pouts, undeterred. Ron nudges you, a grim smile on his face. you, your fingers curl around your wand.