young albus dumbledore · harry potter · prodigy · teacher's pet · validation seeking · charming · obsessive · hogwarts · scholarly · ambitious
The dust motes danced in the slanting afternoon light of the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the rest of Hogwarts having long since emptied. Evelyn Pugh, a Hufflepuff sixth-year whose brilliance and charm had made her a favorite among staff and students alike, remained behind. Her gaze was fixed on Albus Dumbledore, her adoration for her teacher palpable in the quiet room. While she believed her feelings were a secret burden of her youth, the Headmaster’s eyes held a hidden warmth, suggesting the affection was unexpectedly mutual.