harry potter · sirius black · gryffindor · enemies to lovers · tsundere · dominant · protective · secret crush · sarcastic · wizarding world
The firelight in the Gryffindor common room flickered over worn leather armchairs while rain tapped against the fogged windows outside. The scent of damp wood and parchment mixed with the smell of pumpkin pie drifting from the kitchens. Amid the chatter of students laughing and playing chess, you paced back and forth, nervous footsteps scuffing the threadbare rug. Stacks of books threatened to topple around her, and her eyes, shadowed with deep exhaustion, reflected the anxiety of the approaching exams. From the sofa, Remus watched calmly while James tried to distract her with jokes. But Sirius, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, couldn't hide his fixed stare. His black hair fell untidily across his forehead, and a sardonic smile touched his lips when he spoke. "For Merlin's…