Wizarding World One Shots

Protector [NevilleXReader]

You walked down the empty corridors, sure you were going to be late if you didn't find out where you were going soon. Just then you saw  a boy speed walk past you and jogged to catch up with him.
"Hey do you think you could tell me where Herbology is?" You tried to convince your self to act less awkward and shy. Assuring yourself it wasn't a stupid question, this school was huge after all. But you felt your cheeks heat up in embarrassment anyway when the brunette boy turned to you.
"You're a hufflepuff? I-I have Herbology too. I'm Neville uh Longbottom."  You smiled, relived that if you were late at least you wouldn't be alone.
"Yeah I am, in (y/n) (l/n). So can I walk with you?"  Neville's face turned a light shade of red as he nodded and lead the way.
"Y-you know I wanted to be a hufflepuff. Yellows my favorite color."
"Really?" You both laughed making small talk as you practically jogging to try and make it there on time.

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"Neville are you in here?"  You called into the empty green house. You found him sitting on the ground with his knees pulled to his chest, face buried in his folded arms. You slowly approached him, "Neville are you okay?" He looked up at you, his eyes red and cheeks tear stained.
Neville had been your closest friend for five years now, your first friend at Hogwarts. You loved him. It broke your heart seeing him in such a state.
He wiped his face with the sleeves of his robes sniffling.  "Malfoy w-was right (y/n), I AM the biggest coward in G-Gryffindor. I'm an awe full wizard, I'll never live up to my parents. I d-don't deserve to have my fathers wand." Your heart shattered, rage filling your body. You were getting sick of Malfoy thinking he was better than everybody.
"No Neville, don't say that! You're one of the bravest people I know! Anybody who thinks different is dead wrong." He shook his head looking down again.
You sat beside him and placed a hand on his cheek, gently making him look at you.
"I mean it Neville. You're amazing. Sweet, smart, funny AND brave."  Your started blushing realizing what you were saying, while sitting so close. Your faces only inches apart. Neville moved so slightly closer, his eyes quickly going from your eyes to you lips than back again. You bit you lip, inching closer as well letting your hand fall to his shoulder.
Neville closed his eyes and took a shaky breath and kissed you. Nerves making him smash his lips against yours with more force than he meant. But it became more gently, as his hands went to your waist pulling you in. You wrapped your arms around his neck, encouraging him to keep the kiss going.
You pulled away for air. Both of your faves as red as a Weasly's hair. You smiled at his big grin.
"That was pretty brave Longbottom." You teased. He looked down, interlocking his fingers with yours.
"Well I want to be brave, for you. I want to protect you. Will you let me?" He softly looking back into your eyes with his bright hazel ones. "W-will you be my girlfriend, I mean."  You nodded hugging him tightly, you cheeks hurting from smiling so wide.
"Of course, Id love to!"
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That was over two years ago. You were quite right about him, he ended up fighting right along side Harry later that year. Face to face with you know who. Denying his invitation to be a death eater. You have never been so proud of another human. Though he grew much more popular, he stuck by you.
You now sat in the room of requirements, where you had been camping out since you are a muggle born. You sat on the bed, knees to your chest as you stared at the door.
He's late. WHY is he late? He's NEVER late.
Neville comes to see you every night. Bringing you food and water. Though you told him not to, worried about his safety. Worried about what the Carrows would do to them if they found out. Of course you knew you couldn't stop him, and you'd go crazy sitting her all alone.
You felt like you could heart your own heart thumping. The room was dead silent, besides the ticking of the clock you glanced up at every few seconds.
Suddenly the door burst open, making you jump to your feet and grab your wand. But only a tattered boy walked in.
"Neville!" You cried out running to him as he swayed, blood ran down the side of his face hitting the floor in thick drops. You supported him as you led him to the bed.
"What did they do to you? You look inches from death!" You spoke quietly, your eyes burned as you left his side and rushed back cleaning up his head wound using murtlap essence. Neville tilted his head up at you and grinned, his eyes half lidded.
"That explains why I'm seeing an angel."  You huffed, rolling your eyes, tears on the brim. But you couldn't help the smile that came to your lips.
"Shush and just, turn around so I can get your back." He did as you said and turning away from you. You grabbed the bottom of his shirt pulling it up slowly, it stuck to his back slightly, making him hiss.
Your smile quickly left and your stomach turned. He had said many times that it looked worse than it was, but you didn't see how that could be true. Rebel tears streaked your cheeks as you cleaned his new lashes, going over scars from the many others.
"What made them go so hard on you?" Your voice came out meek and fragile. Threatening to break as you muttered spells to heal the gashes.
"They wanted me to tell them where you were...but I wouldn't. Even after they beat me I wouldn't, so I was expelled for being a blood traitor."  He turned back to you, cupping your cheek. You put your hand over his. The tears fell freely now, blurring your vision.
"I kept my promise though." He said sweetly, wiping away your tears with his thumb.
"I protected you, I'd say that's worth getting expelled for." He looked into your eyes smiling, he cupped your other cheek before pulling your face to his. Gently bringing your lips together.
They worked in a rhythm they've learned over the years. You felt his tongue graze yours giving you chills. One of his hands fell down your body before you pulled away panting.
You leaned your forehead against his before he moved, laying his head on your shoulder.
"Your exhausted..." you hummed softly finger combing his matted hair.
"Go take a shower then come to bed, alright?" He sat straight up pouting now.
"Only if you come with me." He whined, you shook your head laughing. He smiled kissing you once again before heading to the facility.
You took that time to make the bed comfortable before climbing into the soft comforter.
Not long afterwards you felt the bed shift next to you as Neville climbed in next to you. He moved the hair away from you face as you laid with your eyes closed. He placed sweet kisses on your jawline, down you neck before nuzzling his face there. Wrapping his strong arms around your body.
You smiled locking your fingers with his.
"I love you." He whispered, his voice raspy from exhaustion.
"I love you too Neville Longbottom."