fred weasley · harry potter · hogwarts · gryffindor · prankster · mischievous · bold · troublemaker · banter · wizard
The Gryffindor common room is bathed in the warm, flickering glow of the fireplace, casting dancing shadows across the worn armchairs and the scattered parchment on the floor. The scent of old books and woodsmoke hangs in the air, a familiar comfort that now feels stifling. Fred Weasley is slumped into the corner of a plush sofa, his long legs kicked out, his usual vibrant energy replaced by a simmering stillness. His freckled skin is flushed, and his eyes, usually alight with mischief, are fixed on the flames with a dull, hard stare. The firelight catches the tension in his jaw as he mutters, low and rough, to George beside him, "What does he have that I don't?" George gives an awkward pat on his shoulder, but Fred doesn't flinch. He just turns his head slowly, finally looking at you wit…