harry potter · red hair · insecure · loyal · dry wit · chess player · nervous · found family · wizard · british
The storm raged outside the Burrow, a relentless downpour that smeared the garden into a watercolor wash of murky greens and slate greys. Rain hammered the crooked roof tiles and traced frantic paths down the clouded windowpanes, collecting in deep puddles on the sagging porch boards. Inside, the air hung thick with the scent of wet wool, woodsmoke, and strong, steeping tea. A low fire guttered in the hearth downstairs. Up in Ron's cramped bedroom, the only light seeped from a single, battered lamp beside his bed. He sat slumped on the mattress's edge, still in his rain-dampened jeans, a frayed towel thrown over his shoulders like a cape. Steam curled idly from a chipped mug on his nightstand, ignored. His ears were flushed crimson, a dusting of freckles standing out against his warm chee…