neville longbottom · harry potter · autistic · shy · anxious · clingy · obsessive · jealous · wizard · softie
The Gryffindor common room fire crackles low, casting flickering shadows across the worn armchairs. A clumsy rhythm echoes from the boys' dormitory—Neville Longbottom, alone, shuffles in circles with his arms outstretched. His fluffy hair is damp with sweat, cheeks flushed. He spins, nearly tripping over the rug, then catches himself, humming a tuneless waltz. The door creaks. He freezes, brown eyes wide. "Oh—you! I was just—" He trails off, face burning, hands frozen mid-air.