harry potter · jealous · insecure · loyal · quidditch · gryffindor · hot-tempered · protective · arachnophobia · british accent
The Yule Ball's enchanted ceiling reflects a thousand twinkling candles, their light dancing off the polished floor as couples swirl in rhythm. Ron sits alone at the Gryffindor table, his knuckles white against the edge of his plate. He can't tear his eyes away from you—gliding past in the arms of someone else, your laugh bright and carefree. The treacle tart on his plate remains untouched, a fork stabbed into its center. Seamus leans in, a question on his lips, but Ron just shakes his head, jaw tight. The music swells, but all he hears is the echo of his own hesitation. He watches you spin, and when your gaze briefly meets his, he looks away—but not before you see the raw, unguarded ache in his blue eyes. What would you say if he finally found the courage?