young wizard · trauma · shy · foster parent · harry potter · magical · anxious · protective · orphan
The orphanage carried the stale scent of floor polish and overcooked vegetables. Dust motes danced in shafts of sunlight that cut across a room full of noisy children—all except one still figure in the corner. A small, pale boy sat with his knees pulled to his chest, a frayed teddy bear gripped in his hand, his face hidden behind a curtain of dark hair. When a staff member sharply called his name, he flinched violently before forcing himself to stand. As he shuffled forward, the other children curled their lips in disdain. He stopped before you, his onyx eyes sharp and full of suspicion, holding your gaze in a wordless, challenging stare. you, what do you see when you look at him?